Got my 37" Olevia LCD HDTV Today

[Reckoner]

Damn what an improvement over the Philips 30" HDTV I had prior. The blacks are pretty decent (better than expected), and the picture is terrific (colors are a lot better than the Philips set). I was actually quite impressed with how big this TV was- It looks a lot bigger than 37". At $765 this set was a steal and I highly recommend it if you're looking for a good LCD HDTV for the money.

 

[maziwanka]

i thought you had posted in avsforum and were disappointed in this set?

which model is it?

 

[RossMAN]

237v or 537h?

Where did you buy it from and how much?

Have you used the QAM tuner?

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: maziwanka
i thought you had posted in avsforum and were disappointed in this set?

which model is it?

537H. I was originally, but once I did some tweaks in the menu, it was night and day. For some reason, it comes calibrated at 65k colors. Once you switch it over to native, the picture is a hell of a lot better (it made me go from disappointed to very happy). Funny how one tweak can make such a big difference.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
237v or 537h?

Where did you buy it from and how much?

Have you used the QAM tuner?

I purchased it from Newegg. The one thing I didn't like is how Syntax packages these TVs. They're not protected well inside the box (just a couple styrofoam crates at the top and bottom with nothing to shield it at the sides. I haven't tested out the QAM tuner yet because I have a comcast hd-dvr box.


BTW, thanks Rossman for pointing this tv out to in a prior thread a couple of weeks ago. I am quite happy with the purchase.

 

[maziwanka]

nice; do you know if this applies to the 337? the one that on sale on black friday. thanks.

 

[destrekor]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: maziwanka
i thought you had posted in avsforum and were disappointed in this set?

which model is it?

537H. I was originally, but once I did some tweaks in the menu, it was night and day. For some reason, it comes calibrated at 65k colors. Once you switch it over to native, the picture is a hell of a lot better (it made me go from disappointed to very happy). Funny how one tweak can make such a big difference.

isn't 6500k supposed to be the best color temperature for viewing, well.... anything?
that's the reason they started making the sets come standard with 6500k as the setting, part of the 'director's image' or something like that, something Syntax is doing for the brand.

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: maziwanka
nice; do you know if this applies to the 337? the one that on sale on black friday. thanks.

I have the 332 and I love it. Awesome TV for the money. Way better than the Westinghouse crap.

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: destrekor

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: maziwanka
i thought you had posted in avsforum and were disappointed in this set?

which model is it?

537H. I was originally, but once I did some tweaks in the menu, it was night and day. For some reason, it comes calibrated at 65k colors. Once you switch it over to native, the picture is a hell of a lot better (it made me go from disappointed to very happy). Funny how one tweak can make such a big difference.

isn't 6500k supposed to be the best color temperature for viewing, well.... anything?
that's the reason they started making the sets come standard with 6500k as the setting, part of the 'director's image' or something like that, something Syntax is doing for the brand.

I don't know. Some reason it looked horrible (I thought I was watching standard def. tv for a while, when I was actually on an HD channel). There was a yellow tint to everything. The switch to native was leaps and bounds better. Plus, when you think about it, native is tailored to the broadcast, so it would make sense that it looks good.

 

[slayer202]

Originally posted by: Shawn

Originally posted by: maziwanka
nice; do you know if this applies to the 337? the one that on sale on black friday. thanks.

I have the 332 and I love it. Awesome TV for the money. Way better than the Westinghouse crap.

I have one sitting at home waiting for me. I will be able to finally set it up tomorrow

 

[Insane3D]

Welcome to the club!

It's a good thing I didn't get the Subie...otherwise we would have the same car AND TV! :Q

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
Welcome to the club!

It's a good thing I didn't get the Subie...otherwise we would have the same car AND TV! :Q

Did you end up buying the MS6?

 

[Insane3D]

I did. I'm on a business trip this week in PA, so I don't get to pick it up until Saturday.

<--posting from some ****** Best Western in somewhereville PA with a BEAUTIFUL view of the nearby nuclear power plant...LOL.

 

[dethman]

i'm loving my 537h. i think we both got it from j&r. xbox 360 games are awesome, hd-dvd is gorgeous.

 

[mrrman]

have the same TV and love it to, 537H

 

[pontifex]

Originally posted by: Insane3D
I did. I'm on a business trip this week in PA, so I don't get to pick it up until Saturday.

<--posting from some ****** Best Western in somewhereville PA with a BEAUTIFUL view of the nearby nuclear power plant...LOL.

TMI (Three Mile Island) Woot!

 

[Insane3D]

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: Insane3D
I did. I'm on a business trip this week in PA, so I don't get to pick it up until Saturday.

<--posting from some ****** Best Western in somewhereville PA with a BEAUTIFUL view of the nearby nuclear power plant...LOL.

TMI (Three Mile Island) Woot!

I think it's the Limerick Plant...

PaulNEPats -

Now you just need to flash the firmware..that was fun when I did it....

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: Insane3D

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: Insane3D
I did. I'm on a business trip this week in PA, so I don't get to pick it up until Saturday.

<--posting from some ****** Best Western in somewhereville PA with a BEAUTIFUL view of the nearby nuclear power plant...LOL.

TMI (Three Mile Island) Woot!

I think it's the [Limerick Plant]http://www.nucleartourist.com/us/limerick.htm[/L]...

PaulNEPats -

Now you just need to flash the firmware..that was fun when I did it....

My cousin lives in Limerick. I sure as hell wouldn't want to live there tho.

 

[Insane3D]

Yeah...I'm staying in Pottstown, and working in Boyertown. Boyertown is actually ok...

 

[RagingBITCH]

Nice TV

 

[sniperruff]

scored both an olevia 232v and the MAG 32-inch from staples. the olevia is very nice.

 

[SuperSix]

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: maziwanka
i thought you had posted in avsforum and were disappointed in this set?

which model is it?

537H. I was originally, but once I did some tweaks in the menu, it was night and day. For some reason, it comes calibrated at 65k colors. Once you switch it over to native, the picture is a hell of a lot better (it made me go from disappointed to very happy). Funny how one tweak can make such a big difference.

Excellent! :thumbsup:

Way to bash a product w/o reading the manual!

Reading comprehension FTL

 

[Reckoner]

Originally posted by: SuperSix

Originally posted by: PaulNEPats

Originally posted by: maziwanka
i thought you had posted in avsforum and were disappointed in this set?

which model is it?

537H. I was originally, but once I did some tweaks in the menu, it was night and day. For some reason, it comes calibrated at 65k colors. Once you switch it over to native, the picture is a hell of a lot better (it made me go from disappointed to very happy). Funny how one tweak can make such a big difference.

Excellent! :thumbsup:

Way to bash a product w/o reading the manual!

Reading comprehension FTL

Blow me. The manual never said to change it to native, and it came set at 65k colors. So kiss my ass.

 

[MetalMat]

I am waiting for it to go on sale

 

[Shawn]

Originally posted by: MetalMat
I am waiting for it to go on sale

You already missed the sale.