CNET product brief
The JVC LT-37X688 is a 37-inch, LCD television.
Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,205.
This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Specs:
Product type:
LCD TV;
Diagonal size:
37 in;
Brightness (cd/m2):
500
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Price range:
$1,599.99
Product type:
LCD TV
Diagonal size:
37 in
Brightness (cd/m2):
500
Image contrast ratio:
1300:1
Resolution:
1920 x 1080
Image aspect ratio:
16:9
Color:
Black
Description:
The JVC LT-37X688 is a 37-inch, LCD television.
Compared to other LCD TVs on the market, it is relatively expensive at around $1,205.
This unit is an LCD display, which is generally the best kind of flat-panel screen for viewing in brightly-lit rooms.
Pros:
This set can display images that are sharper and more realistic than regular television when hooked up to a high definition signal.
The 3:2 pulldown feature of this TV 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:
An LCD TV, suited for home entertainment.
In general, a wide aspect display such as this one is well suited for DVD movies recorded in the popular 16:9 format, as well as high definition programming.
Value:
Overall, this TV's features are in line with its price.
However, LCD TVs having comparable viewable size have an average cost of around $995.
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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