Panasonic CT-27SX11 27" Tau Pure Flat Screen TV : Reviews, Cheap, Discount Tv Television

Average Rating: 3.10 out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Better than Toshiba 27AF41
Like another reviewer, I bought the Toshiba 27AF41 first. I returned it for two reasons -- (1) couldn't get the picture quite right, even tho it was the most impressive in the store, and (2) my wife couldn't handle how garishly SILVER the Toshiba is. It draws too much attention to itself, in an otherwise quietly decorated room.
The Panasonic CT27SX11, to my knowledge, after shopping quite a bit, is the only 27" flat screen TV to come in a near-black case. And although it didn't show up in the reviews, the picture seems nicer than the Toshiba. Also considered: Sony has its advantages, and its silver/gray cases are not as shiny as Toshiba.

Rating:

- A mess of a tv
I bought this model tv from Circuit City in August 2001. It was purchased mainly for playing video games (XBox, PS2, DC, GC) which I have connected to the tv by S-video (video 2 or 3). In either the video 2 or 3 modes, the left and right vertical edges of the screen distort horribly. There is a sort of rippling motion of the vertical edges of the screen similar to a flag blowing in the wind. It is really annoying when trying to play games.

This tv also has a power problem where its often impossible to power it on (the on button on the remote or the tv doesn't always function). The power cord has to be removed from the power outlet and then re-inserted a couple times to get the tv to power on. This doesn't happen always, but it does occur quite frequently.

I should add that for watching tv, this model does have a nice crisp picture and very good audio. But for video games, avoid this at all costs.

I unfortunately kept the tv and I'm stuck with it. Circuit City can fix the power problem, but have no idea about the screen distortion problem. Besides, getting it repaired would mean that I would be without the tv for several weeks to a month and I'm not prepared to do that at this time (loads of video games to play). I may be forced to sell it (at a huge loss) to someone just interested in watching tv (and not playing video games).

Rating:

- Excellent
I read the other reviews after buying this TV and was worried a bit about the durability of the set. But after 6 months of almost continous play in my home office of at least 12 hours per day, I am extremely satisfied. My 78 year od mother stopped by one day and saw the quality picture and went straight out an bought one for herself. She's also been estatic with the quality of picture, and the sound.