25.5 Inch 1920X1200 High Resolution LCD Wide Monitor Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a mediocre monitor but if you want big size for a cheap price then it may be for you.
****EDIT: DO NOT BUY THIS MONITOR!! I want to change my rating to 1 star after speaking with customer "service." Customer service at Westinghouse was no help. I argued with them on two separate occasions and got 2 separate stories. First time they said they were aware of the problem and have "sent it to corporate for resolution" - HOGWASH. The second time they tried to tell me it was a problem with my computer, and the CSR tried to tell me that these were not shipped with HDMI - DVI cables- HOGWASH.
High speed (category 2) HDMI cables are supposed to be able to handle resolutions above 1080. I purchased one of these cables and it still will not display 1920 x 1200. This is clearly a problem with the monitor. I have checked my video card and tested it, and it is capable of displaying that resolution.
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Pros:
- Good size to price ratio
- Classy looking monitor
Cons:
- No DVI input. It has an HDMI but the native resolution is 1920 x 1200 and the HDMI cannot go past 1920 x 1080.
Therefore the HDMI cannot be used with a computer, unless you are okay with sub par picture. If you know what a LCD monitor looks like using non-native resolution, then that's it. I have not tried it with an HDTV signal yet. When I do I will update.
- I changed to the D-sub input for my computer and going back to analog is difficult. The text is not crisp and it is just overall disappointing having such a large screen but being restricted to a sub-par analog picture.
- The specs claim it has a 2ms GTG response time but I find this to be hogwash. My other monitor is 2ms and it has no ghosting that I can see. This monitor has horrible ghosting effects clearly evident when you move the cursor.
-The control buttons are on the side of the monitor and do not have any labels indicating which button does what unless you stretch your head around to the side of the monitor and look at the little icons imprinted on the button itself. The buttons are black so unless you get a flashlight you won't be able to make heads or tails of it. Minor issue, but I thought I would bring it up.
- The stand is flimsy and does not rotate or move up and down, all it does is tilt and it is not very good at that either.
Other thoughts: I would have given this monitor a 2 star review had it not been so cheap. The third star is only because of the price. I did not know that the DVI to HDMI connection could not use the native resolution of the monitor,this is my fault for not knowing enough about HDMI before buying. But for heaven's sake, if you are going to put a HDMI input on the monitor then make 1080 the native resolution so it looks halfway decent!
If all you need is screen real estate then this is a good buy but if you want a quality digital picture then look elsewhere.

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Immerse yourself in the largest and most stunning monitor from Westinghouse to date- 26" LCD monitor-L2610NM. This captivating monitor delivers beyond 1080p quality with 1920 x 1200 resolution and a dynamic contrast of 3000/1. With a 2ms response time, this monitor is a perfect fit for gaming, watching TV and DVD and surfing the Internet. This sleek LCD monitor features an impeccable industrial design accentuated with a piano black bezel.

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37" To 60" Universal Flat Panel Floor Stand Review

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(More customer reviews)Great stand; all steel and real sturdy. Built like a rock! Lets you tilt and turn the Plasma /LCD Screen easily. Great looking. Glass plates easily hold AV gear up to 150lbs.Works great in a corner application. Highly recommended. A++++++

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The award winning Stellar G3FP Flat Panel Floor Stand combines the perfect viewing angle option of an adjustable wall mount with the all-around adaptability and hardy construction of a floor stand mount. The G3FP provides swivel and adjustable height and tilt options for 37 to 50 flat panel televisions.

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Jahnke Studio-Line 5500 LCD Adjustable Height Plasma TV Stand, Glass Review

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(More customer reviews)HAHAHAHAHHA
I would rather buy a second TV for my first TV to rest on than pay $4000 for this.

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Plasma & LCD TV stand with remote control height adjustment, 4 storage shelves, fits TVs up to 50 inches

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SANUS SYSTEM Flat Panel TV Stand Furniture ( Platinum ) Review

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(More customer reviews)Like most people, I was excited to buy a plasma TV just because it is wall mountable. But realistically, I didn't want to drill huge holes in my wall, nor pay $500 for it to be professionally installed. And I soon came to realize that even if I did mount the TV on the wall, I would still need to have a tacky looking AV stand for all of my other components. This stand solved all of my problems! It's sturdy, looks great, is reasonably priced, and it's easy to assemble.
When the package arrived, the box was trashed badly from shipping. I'm convinced that UPS was the one to re-tape the whole thing together because I found a box cutter inside the box. Though, to my surprise, because SANUS packaged the product so well (lots of styrofoam), nothing was damaged. Inside the package is the base, the shelves, hardware needed to mount the TV including allen wrenches (all you need to supply is a monkey wrench and a phillips screwdriver) and an extra set of black feet for the stand (the base comes with silver feet attached). The base is a glossy black, and the glass shelves are tinted.
Putting this stand together was easier than anything I've ever purchased from IKEA (takes no more than half an hour including unpacking the box). Every bolt and screw is labeled, and the manual is detailed. It looks intimidating at first, but you only end up using half of the supplied bolts/washers/etc. I recommend mounting the TV before screwing the glass shelves into the post and hooking up components for ease of mobility. An extra hand is helpful, but I was able to mount a 42" plasma by myself.
The mounting bracket and shelves are adjustable and can move vertically up and down the post, but must be done so by unscrewing the bolts that hold them in place. The TV can be tilted up and down, but not side to side (this can be done without unmounting the TV).
Just to give you an idea of how many components you can fit on the stand, I have a speaker on the top shelf, cable box and PS2 on the middle shelf, and receiver, TiVo, and DVD player on the base. I don't have room for any more though.
Considerations: There isn't much room inside the post to put all of your cables. And it's not the easiest task either - actually took me longer to thread the cables through than put the stand together. But realistically, the only cables that need to go inside are those that connect directly to your TV. The rest of your cables (ie. DVD to receiver etc.) will be hidden behind your components. Also, you should only have to do this once upon set up, so in the end it is well worth it.
Which brings me to my next topic - if you have a lot of components and a lot of wires, it becomes more difficult to hide them visibly because this is not an encased stand. It helps if you use HDMI to cut back on the number of cables you have, or if you have short cables and don't have a lot of bunched up excess wiring. Luckily, my solution was to put this stand in the corner of the room, so you can't really see anything from the side view.
All in all it was well worth every penny (and I was skeptic about spending $300+ on such a simple looking piece of furniture). The cheapest price by far was online through Amazon. I would by this stand again in a heartbeat. Amazingly, my TV looks bigger mounted on this stand than it did sitting on my old one. My only regret is that I didn't purchase this stand sooner!
EDIT: It is now nearing the end of 2008, almost 2 years later. I still use this stand and still think this stand is great. It even withstood a U-haul move. But, flat panel TV's are much more affordable and main stream than they were a few years ago. Having said that, when I was looking for a 'mountable' stand back then, I didn't have many options. Now, you can find a decent one at Walmart for $100 that even swivels. I do still think it's a great stand that looks much better than many I see today, but the steep price tag makes it less attractive now when there are cheaper alternatives.
But, you'll be glad to know I've also purchased a new TV since then, and this stand accommodated the larger size while still using the same brackets and screws from my last TV (both comply w/ VESA standards).

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Stylishly industrial, the Sanus Systems PFFP2B flat panel television stand securely holds your LCD or plasma television in place while also allowing it to tilt up and down for optimal viewing angles. It has a VESA compatible mounting bracket at the top that will accommodate the VESA 50, 75, 100, 200mm x 200mm and 200mm x 100mm mounting hole patterns. Once the TV is secured to the bracket, you can adjust the TV's angle by 12 degrees either up or down. The mounting bracket can hold TVs weighing up to 130 pounds (screens from 30 to 50 inches).
It features two adjustable, tempered glass shelves. With the TV bracket mounted in the highest position, you can move the adjustable shelves up and down within a range of approximately 2.5 feet. The top shelf measures 24.25 x 16.5 inches and the middle shelf measures 30.25 x 16.5 inches, and each can hold up to 50 pounds. The base shelf measures 43.25 x 23.5 inches for a steady footing. Audio/video cables can be concealed in the stand's pillar, so your setup has a clean, uncluttered look. Assembly required
What's in the Box Mounting bracket, base, pillar, two glass shelves, hardware

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Omnimount Elements 503FP 3-Shelf Flat-Panel Floor Stand for Most 42-Inch to 55-Inch Flat Panels (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)I've build several theater stands, and this one actually is very decent! No particle board, no poor translations, no xeroxed copies. Includes all assembly tools, and parts to accommodate any installation.
It took about 1.5hrs and a few beers. Only one thing to point out; you actually assemble the base upside down, then flip it rightside up - this was not clear in the instructions, so I but one shelf in wrong, but a few flips of teh screwdriver adn all is well. I wish the wire raceway went all the way thru the pedistal, but not that big of a deal.
It's holding a 55" Samsung securely, so no complaints, and it actually looks pretty cool.
I would recommend!

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Designed to fit most 42-Inch - 55-Inch flat panels up to 125 lbs (56.7 kg), the Elements 503FP is ideal for A/V enthusiasts looking for décor flexibility. The Elements 503FP can display large flat panels in three different configurations and comes with four interchangeable color panel options.

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Z-Line Vitoria Flat Panel TV Stand Review

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(More customer reviews)I was ready to buy this stand from Amazon and guess what? I ran into it at Wal-mart for $159. It comes in a
different box labeled Home Trends, the glass shelves are clear / not black but everything else is the same.
The instructions are labeled Z-line - yep, it's the real thing. All the other positive things said in other
reviews are true. BTW - it handled my new 65 inch Sharp LCD just fine. Only assembly problem was "bottom pad"
screw holes - needed to run a drill bit through as the screw holes didn't exactly line up. That's my story
and I'm stickin to it.

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Mount a flat-panel plasma or LCD television in style on this attractive, sturdy TV stand from the innovative minds at Z-Line Designs. Designed for 60-inch screens or smaller, the TV stand's integrated mount sustains televisions with up to a 150-pound weight capacity. The TV stand features a strong metal frame with black powder coat finish. Users can adjust the angle of the screen for optimum viewing with the stand's swivel mount. For holding DVD/BluRay players, video game systems, stereo, and more, the TV stand provides three shelves. The shelves' open air design allows air to circulate around the electronic components to increase safety. Crafted in 8mm and 6mm black tempered safety glass, chrome cylinder supports endow the shelves with extra stability. Installed slots in the TV stand enable tidy cable management. For home assembly, the TV stand comes equipped with a universal hardware mounting kit and detailed instructions. The user can mount the screen at varying heights to best meet their personal home entertainment needs. Made in China, this item is covered by a limited lifetime warranty. The assembled TV stand measures 44 inches wide by 21-1/4 inches deep by 50 inches high and weighs 101-3/4 pounds.

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Bell'O TPC2127 Triple Play Universal Flat Panel Audio Video System with Swivel Mount and Optional Wood Finish Inserts or Paintable Inserts (Black) Review

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(More customer reviews)There were several parts that didn't fit together very well. When bolting the frame together, a hole in one part didn't match the corresponding hole in the mating part. The bracket that holds the TV was out of square significantly. I had to use a 4 foot long piece of pipe to bend it into square. Another bracket that consists of welded parts had two parts welded at different elevations, which put the TV slightly out of level. I'm still working on that problem.
One glass shelf has a small scratch in the black finish. When something ships from China, that shouldn't be unexpected. The scratch is barely noticable, but it was a bummer when I saw it.
Once I finished assembling it, I have to admit it looks nice and works nice. Too bad they couldn't build it so it fit together right.

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Walker Edison Regal 4-in-1 TV Stand w. Mount - Wood Review

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(More customer reviews)After spending hours looking at options for a TV stand or wall mount, I came to the decision to get a TV stand with a mount built in (because I live in an apartment). This is without a doubt the best choice in this category. It took me no more than 2 hours from the time I opened it until it was put together. The directions are pretty straightforward, even though I messed up a couple of times and had to backtrack. You can probably reduce the time it takes to build this by 50% if you have another person helping. Also, I HIGHLY recommend the 60" version over the 42" one. It is definitely worth the extra money. My 50" flat screen goes perfect with this stand.
Here are the pros:
- The parts were very well packed
- Looks sturdy, quality material. This should last me my entire lifetime...
- Simple, easy to follow directions. Everything is labeled.
- A plethora of screws/bolts for TV mounting options (your TV is almost sure to have the correct mounting screws included)
- The mount is the best mount I've ever used. The mount is made to be very easily adjustable. It tilts vertically, as well as horizontally. It will not, however, slide side-to-side (horizontally) or up and down (vertically), but the tilting options are more than enough.
- BEAUTIFUL STAND
- Plenty of space
Cons
- I've noticed dust collecting on the glass after a few days. I have a micro fiber cloth nearby now, and I'll probably have to make it a task to wipe it down real quick once a week. Not really much of a con though.
- It may take a little trial and error to get your TV on the stand at the desired height. You can eliminate the trial and error by doing some simple measuring/guesstimation though.
- Fingerprints might be a problem for people with kids.
- Might need extra washers. They gave me the exact number of washers that I needed, and I almost lost one when I dropped it.
Other things
Make sure you have plenty of space to put it together, and set aside a couple of hours to put it together. I have the TV the highest it will go (without allowing the mount to be visible) and there is about 7-8 inches from the top layer of glass to the bottom of my TV. This allows space for a quality center channel speaker to be placed directly under the TV. Lastly, if you're looking for a home theater system to go with this stand check out EMP Tek. Their Impression series speakers (in red burl color) match this stand perfectly; They will blow any mainstream brand speakers out of the water, too.
I can't really say enough about this stand. I have gotten comments on it from every last person that's seen it. I'm very happy with my purchase.

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Designed for large flat-panel plasma or LCD televisions, this versatile Walker Edison 4-in-1 TV stand with mount provides four different display options, making it easy to adapt to the specifications of the viewing space and the TV in question. The TV can be 1) mounted directly to the stand, 2) mounted to the wall, 3) placed on top of the stand, or 4) set on top the stand while the mount is used to hang a second TV on the wall in another room.
The 60-inch stand boasts a 250-pound weight capacity and best suits televisions with a 60-inch-wide screen or smaller for on-stand placement. (Keep in mind a TV's advertised screen size is based on the screen's diagonal measurement.) When wall mounting, the stand's removable universal wall mount accommodates TVs up to 150 pounds. The wall mount also provides several different height settings, swivels left to right, and allows the screen to tilt up and down 15 degrees for the best viewing angle.
The TV stand's frame and mount feature strong steel construction with a black powder coat finish, while a solid hardwood front provides a handsome contemporary warmth. For holding DVD players, video game systems, stereo components, and more, the TV stand provides three shelves of beveled 8mm tempered safety glass.
Measuring 60 inches wide, the stand is 20 inches deep and includes cord management holes to keep cables tidy and organized. The top shelf stands 20 inches off the floor, and the piece has a maximum height of 50 inches with the mount attached and weighs 112 pounds. Home assembly is required, and Walker Edison includes thorough instructions and necessary hardware.

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