Description
This 27 multimedia LCD TV featuring sleek design, astonishing performance and theatre-like sound.
Quick Glance
Display Format: 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: Yes
Ports: DVI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes, Headphone Yes
Display Type: LCD TV
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1280 x 720
Green Compliance: Yes
Brightness: 700 cd/m2
Diagonal Screen Size: 27
Display Panel
Display Type: LCD TV
Diagonal Screen Size: 27 in
Viewable Size: 27 in
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Max Resolution: 1280 x 720
Contrast Ratio: 750:1
Brightness: 700 cd/m2
Response Time: 12 ms
Broadcast Standards
Broadcast Format Displayed: 720p (HDTV)
Broadcast Format Supported: 1080i (HDTV), 480i (SDTV), 480p (EDTV), 720p (HDTV)
Digital Tuner: Yes
Interface
Interface Connection: Serial - 9 pin D-shell (EIA 574/232)
Audio Video Connectors: DVI Yes, VGA Yes, Component Video Yes, S-Video Yes, Composite Video Yes, Headphone Yes
Other Features
Green Compliance: Yes
Physical Specifications
Height: 21.9 in
Width: 34.5 in
Depth: 4.25 in
Weight: 39.6 lbs
Warranty
Warranty Information: 1 Year
More Info
URL: Manufacturer Link
Strengths: The Syntax Olevia 27" LCD TV has a nice picture, easy to use remote, good picture-in-picture feature, and looks nice hanging on my wall. Also, Syntax warranty is good.
Weakness: When using wall mount for this TV, screws to hang are not as heavy duty as ones included on stand because hole sizes are different.
I did much research on LCD TV's of this size and price. Found this one to be best overall (picture, functions, ease of use). Many LCD TV's with major brand names are very expensive but use same or similar materials. Cost is higher because of labor, advertising, etc. Syntax warranty is good, 1 year on-site.
Strengths: Excellent picture, free 1st year on-site warranty, great features including built in 2-tuner PIP, high contrast ratio and brightness. Very inexpensive!
Weakness: The remote which is basic with common used functions in a slide panel and the use of vol+ as a select key and the instruction manual is worthless, the real instructions are on the CD.
I have been searching the stores and websites for months now trying to find the best value for my dollar. I am confident that I found it in purchasing the Syntax Olevia 27" LCD TV. I have had it for only 4 days but the beauty of this LCD has me wanting to replace the other 4 TV's in my house immediately. There are better LCD's out there, but this is the best buy for your dollar.
Strengths: Low Cost! I got mine @ecost with a $300 dollar rebate so its the cheapest 27" - 30" LCD out there. 1 year onsite warranty. Amazing number of inputs... Picture Clarity!
Weakness: Who is Syntax?
After I hooked this LCD up to my DVD player and the HD cable box.... wow the picture was truly amazing. You could spend alot more on other sets but for the best bang for the buck this TV is the one. The Olevia is also generous in terms of video inputs. You also get DVI, something a lot of LCD TVs omit. The VGA port means you can use this as a computer monitor, but I haven't tried that yet. The...
Strengths: Unarguably the best price for any LCD TV. Fantastic picture. Watching in 720p is amazing. Sleek appearance, good amount of inputs for my needs, etc.
Weakness: As everyone else has said, the remote controller is a POS. The reception for it is very inconsistant, and very annoying. Not the best as a PC monitor. Has trouble auto-syncing. Who is Syntax?
This TV was an incredible deal. For twice the price, you can buy the same TV with the same features with a different brand name on it. Mine was $1000 with a $100 rebate (haven't gotten rebate yet, hope they don't screw me with that). As with most LCDs, the black levels aren't that impressive, but aside from that the picture is perfect. It's a pretty light TV that will be great mounted to a wall...
Strengths: Very affordable. Clean & clear picture. Easy setup.
Weakness: Bulky remote.
We purchased this TV the day after Thanksgiving at Fry's Electronics. The price ($799) was the deal maker for me. We don't have any pay service (cable, dish or satellite)-just a regular roof antenna, but the quality of the picture surpasses any of my other T.V.s. Everyone that has seen the TV agrees that it is awesome. The only drawback is the bulky remote, but that can be replaced with a generic...
Strengths: Price. Picture quality. Giant monitor.
Weakness: Audio system is blah. Remote is not great. Dvd picture through Component not great.
I am using this as a giant monitor for my computer, which it excels at in every way. It runs at 1280 x 720 which has its ups and downs. I am sitting a few feet away from it so as a screen resolution, it is perfect. Why pay more for a higher resolution when you have to press your nose against the screen. The downside is that a few programs, mainly video editing, require minimum resolution of 1024...
Strengths: Price: $699 after $300 rebate at CompUSA Picture Clarity is good
Weakness: Remote control wont work unless pointed directly at receiver On Screen Display not most user friendly
Owned this for about 3 weeks, played multiple DVD's, displays both dark and well lit scenes well. Analog cable is as good as analog cable can be. VGA input works really well, make sure set resolution to 1280 x 720 not 1280 x 768 otherwise screen fonts will look terrible from scaling, at 1280 x 720 can use dispay from 10ft away - great display for use with MCE/BeyondTV/MythTV etc. Biggest downside...
Strengths: Excellent picture, bright with excellent contrast.
Weakness: No post or BIOS when using DVI-I and computer
I bought this TV primarily for PC monitor use and it has been great! Once I found the correct native settings for the resolution and timings, 1280x720 @ 85Hz, The picture is outstanding, pixel perfect. It is a perfect widescreen flatpanel with no flaws. I have worked in the computer industry for many years and have seen and used many items and this has been at the top so far. I also have it...
Strengths: Picture quality, inexpensive price, free 1st year in home warranty, every month rebates available from certain e-merchants, plenty of inputs.
Weakness: The remote is just basic, never heard of the company Syntax.
I've been doing research for the past 2 months looking for a 26-27 inch lcd. I have a sharp aquos 15 inch in the kitchen and was going to buy the sharp aquos lc-26gd6u at a price of $2099.00. After reading some reviews on the Olevia lt27hv, I decided to take a chance and purchase one. On Black Friday I purchased at Staples.com for $1099.99 with free shipping, and also for 1 day only, a $300.00...
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Syntax 27" LCD TV - 16:9
Strengths: Great brightness Good Colors Great price - it was the cheapest thing around + it had a $100 rebate
Weakness: the 27" monitor has a 1280x720 resolution so @ 1024x768 output from my laptop there must be some sort of squeezing of the image. I should've gotten the 30" which has a 1280x768 resolution.
I bought the 27" and I'm pretty happy with it. For the money you can't beat it. You can always spend $1G more and get a sharp Aquos and but if you want to save some money, get a great pictures coming out of box and don't mind your friends asking "who is syntax"? then this tv is for you. Out of the box, the TV doesn't come with DVI or RCA cables... so have those ready if you want to test your tv...
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