Pioneer AVH-P5000DVD 7" In-Dash Double-DIN DVD Multimedia AV Receiver

Customer Review: great (for 1999)
Yes, it plays mp3, dvds, etc... but the user interface is SO UGLY... really, it's like taken from the movie Tron. And it's important to say that i love Tron. Come on, it's not the year 1999. The iPod controls are so old it's barly imposible to find a song it you have a big library. Another flaw is that there is no outside screen, so u ALWAYS have to have the ugly screen out, and trust me, you get sick of it. I wouldn't recomend it. Look for one you can read while closed, and ith a UI at least a little bit nice.


Samsung PN50B450

Sharp Aquos LC19D45U 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Sharp's LC-19D45U is a widescreen HDTV LCD TV that provides a slim design, high definition TV solution with a distinctive small foot print. It features a high-performance LCD panel for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. The LC-19D45U includes ATSC/NTSC tuners to receive off-air broadcasts as well as digital cable QAM capability to receive non-scrambled digital cable programming. In addition, the LC-19D45U is PC compatible and is an HDTV monitor for greater versatility. As an HDTV monitor, it is compatible with all 1080i and 720p signals from HDTV sources. The LC-19D45U also has a unique remote with a built-in clock/timer and a rear magnet for attachment to metal surfaces.
Customer Review: Fits the bill
This is a great TV for close up viewing. Fits in our kitchen area just right. Dose'nt have the best backlite so some channel programs don't show up very good but the sharpness and color are great. If the backlite were better, I'd say you could'nt buy a better 19" TV. I also have a 26" Sharp so I can compare. The Sharp Aquos is with out a doubt of better quality, no way you could call it junkie.The extra remote is nice but we dont use it very much. Sound is good and there are more then enough inputs. The manual makes setup and operation of the TV easy. Ordering from Amazon was easy and shipping was quick. The price was right so I would give this TV 5 stars except for the backlite.
Customer Review: Very poor audio
The very poor audio output from this TV is in Sharp (pun intended) contrast to the picture quality, fit and finish. I normally watch my small TV while seated at my dining table. The TV is on the table. With factory settings, the maximum audio output is so low it is below my normal listening volume when I am seated across from it. Audio output was totally useless when viewed from my kitchen area while cooking and cleaning up. I opened the settings menu and boosted the treble and bass to their maximum settings to boost audio output. That helped a little but the output is still below acceptable limits by a lot. I should not have to listen to the TV at the maximum volume setting of 60. I do not listen loud and I am not hard of hearing. Sharp spent more money and attention to the kitchen timer/clock remote than they did to audio output and they did not even include RCA audio outputs so the TV could be connected to an external analog amplifier or preamplifier. I also have a 46" Sharp Aquos LC-46D62U and the audio output is equally dismal. I get around that by watching it through my stereo system. Apparently many (maybe all) Sharp TVs are lacking in audio performance. I will never buy another Sharp product. This television is stunning appearance but tragically flawed. Don't be fooled by a pretty face.


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