Olevia 342i

Description: The Syntax-Brillian Olevia 342I is a 42-inch, LCD television.Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is very inexpensive at around $1,100.This flat-TV is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.

Pros: Has a 42-inch screen size.This is larger than the average TV on the market today, but is to be expected for a TV of this price.This TV can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when connected to a high definition signal.The 3:2 pulldown feature of this unit reduces artifacts that can occur when motion pictures are transferred to a digital format such as DVD.

Cons: None noted, given available product data.

Suitability: Ideal as a primary TV in a mid-size room.Also, a wide aspect display such as this one is ideal for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.

Value: Overall, this TV's features are as expected for this price.However, the average price of LCD televisions with similar viewable size is considerably more -- in fact around $1,450.

Suggestions: (1) For assistance in shopping for a new HDTV, review CNET editors' Ultimate HDTV Buying Guide.(2) If donating or repurposing your old TV is not a viable option, CNET encourages households to recycle their electronics.Please explore the following website to find a recycling center in your area Electronics Take Back Coalition.

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• Manufacturer: Syntax-Brillian Corporation
• Part Number: OLEVIA 342I

• General

• Product type LCD flat panel display
• Diagonal Size 42 in - Widescreen
• Dimensions & Weight Details Panel - 43.3 in x 14.2 in x 34.7 in x 95.9 lbs

• Display

• Technology TFT active matrix
• Resolution 1366 x 768
• Display Format 720p
• Image Aspect Ratio 16:9
• Dynamic Contrast Ratio 1600:1
• Color Temperature Control Yes
• Progressive Scan Progressive scanning (line doubling)
• Viewing Angle 178 degrees
• Viewing Angle (Vertical) 178 degrees
• Pixel Response Time 8 ms
• Display Menu Language French, English, Spanish
• Comb Filter 3D digital
• V-Chip Control Yes

• TV Tuner

• Tuner Qty No tuner

• Video Features

• Video Interface HDMI, S-Video, Component, Composite
• HDTV Ready Yes
• Input Video Formats 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i
• Supported Computer Resolutions 1360 x 768
• Closed Caption Capability Yes

• Audio System

• Speaker(s) 2 x Right/left channel speaker - Built-in - 20 Watt
• Sound Output Mode Stereo
• Output Power / Total 40 Watt

• Connections

• Connector Type 1 x HDMI input ( 19 pin HDMI Type A ), 2 x Component video input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x VGA input ( 15 pin HD D-Sub (HD-15) ), 2 x Audio line-in ( RCA phono x 2 ), 1 x Composite video/audio input ( RCA phono x 3 ), 1 x USB, 1 x Serial, 1 x Headphones ( Mini-phone stereo 3.5 mm ), 1 x S-Video input ( 4 pin mini-DIN )
• PC Interface VGA (HD-15)

• Memory Card Reader

• USB Port Yes

• Remote Control

• Remote Control Remote control - Infrared

• Power

• Power Device Power supply - Internal
• Power Consumption Operational 220 Watt

• Miscellaneous

• HDCP Compatible Yes

• Dimensions & Weight (Shipping)

• Width (Shipping) 47.4 in
• Depth (Shipping) 14.4 in
• Height (Shipping) 37.8 in
• Weight (Shipping) 106.9 lbs

• Sustainability

• EPA Energy Star Compliant Yes

Syntax-Brillian Corporation

Manufacturer profile

• Website: http://www.syntaxgroups.com/
• Address: 17936 East Ajax Circle, , .
• Phone: (626)-363-1500
• Email: support@syntaxgroups.com
• Fax: (626)-839-5026