Luxury on a budget (Hannspree Xv 37")

Member Name: doncasteryb

Product:	Hannspree Xv 37"
Date:	07/06/09 (39 review reads)
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Advantages: Great price, picture quality,built in Freeview and huge warranty.

Disadvantages: Quite heavy, becoming hard to get hold of, no p in p

I bought this LCD TV about a year ago and it's an absolutely brilliant TV. Firstly, not many people know that Hanspree or HannsG are a very large, international company. This company is owned by Hannstar (Currently ranked globally as top 7th TFT LCD panel manufacturer since 1998).This really shows, not only with the quality of the TV, but also the huge aftersales warranty that they offer (3 years, pick up and deliver to your chosen destination).

I have not had any problems, whatsoever with the TV. In fact, I find it to be very user friendly. Besides all the usual TV features that you get, such as auto tuning etc, this model has built in Freeview and is HD ready (720p) and is able to upscale to 1080i with supporting hardware.

The picture quality and sound (from 2 speakers is superb, 10 watts each) are outstanding. The 8ms response time, which makes for a much clearer, sharper image for a TV of this size and of this budget. Apparently, the quicker the response time the less chance there is of ghosting images on the TV.

The stand is very sturdy, with a nice brushed metal feel. Installation is a doddle, just a few clicks, and you're ready to go. The remote control is very easy to use and you can get a replacement for £9.99.

Pricewise, this is an absolute bargain. At the time, I got it for under £400 when they came out. Now you can get yourself one for in the range of £387-574 at directtvs.co.uk and dealtime.co.uk

In terms of connection there are 2 HDMI, scart sockets, 1 Component In, 1 Composite In, 1 S-Video In, 1 PC/VGA In, 1 Headphone Connection. Some of these have been really useful, for example, when I wanted to connect my laptop to the TV.

On the downside, picture in picture would have been a useful feature, considering the screen size. Also, the TV is heavier than some other 37inch TV's but I did not find this to be a problem. The TV does heat up after constant use, I wonder if that's a safety issue - especially if you're considering hanging it on the wall.

All in all, a great buy, especially if you're on a budget and want some luxury.

Summary: Don't be afraid to buy Hannspree

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