Customer Reviews

Apex GB-4308 43-Inch Projection TV

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3 star:		(7)
2 star:		(5)
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The Apex GB-4308 is one fantastic television.

If you're looking for a super tv this is your baby!!!

This set matched and surpassed my highest expectations. I am on satellite---have tested it with coxial, S-VHS and rca jacks with the same excellent results. Suggest if you do get one of these sets you get satellite if you don't already have...dish and directv both have giveaway deals...to fully enjoy the set to its fullest potential (cable tv in general really [very very not nice], after satellite).

The picture quality is excellent. Its as close to movie film as I have ever seen, even a few feet away the picture isn't destorted. The picture is really in a class all its own and you have to see it to believe a big screen tv could be this sensational.

The sound is just as impressive. It has a great stereo surround sound effect for a tv set. The only sound better would be a surround sound system and receiver offering dolby 5.1, dts and dolby pro logic II (not just pro logic).

Like everything with Apex it is extremely high tech with connectors for the connectors!!! Anyone can use it but you do have to read instructs...its not just simple plug and play with an Apex unit.

If you're looking for one great tv this is YOUR ticket. I got mine at rexstores.com which included an additional instant promo discount already off a terrific price, ...others also carry the set.

But don't get the Apex HT 100W surround sound system if you want surround sound from satellite, vcr or cable---It will NOT do it.

This Apex 43 inch set is the cat's meow, why pay more and get less???

I bought this TV and at first had a problem with it shutting off for no reason at all. which was quite a hassle but after some struggle with the company I bought it from and boy they gave me quite the runaround ( I would not recommend anyone shop at REX they are more trouble than they are worth.) once they exchanged my TV for one that worked properly. I have had nothing but good experience with this TV. the picture is very clear. the easy to use, and easy to program, universal remote works from almost anywhere. For being a projection TV, the myths of having to be right in front of it to see it are wrong! you can sit at as much as a 70 degree angle to the left or right and still get a good view of the picture. it has all the inputs you could need and a single stereo output, to run through what ever amplifier or reciever you may choose. over all picture clarity is magnificent whether it be cable , VCR, DVD, or a video game system. I personally use a sony playstation, and the graphics are unbeatable. and if you get a dvd player remember to go with the progressive scan. It makes for an even clearer picture.
what else can I say I like it.

The only explanation that I have for the lack of service APEX offers is that they do not want customers. They are destined to go out of business. Sure, delivery was great... the first three months were great... but then, all of a sudden, the color in the picture totally distorts making it impossible to watch. I have been dealing with customer support now for TWO MONTHS!!! This is the honest to God truth! I wouldn't take time to write a review otherwise. I was nice to them for so long, and they just became more and more rude over time. I shouldn't have a problem like this so soon after purchase, but even so, being under manufacture warranty, THIS PROBLEM SHOULD BE CORRECTED BY NOW! I have told their customer service (ha!) that I am going to spread the word all over the Internet that APEX is ripping off consumers and should be put out of business. Buy from a more established manufacturer.

All in all worth the money, you could pay double and not end up with much better. Mine had a huge dark full hand print inside the screen, just terrible quality control. Called APEX, they could care less so I disassembled the unit to clean the screen and the mirror was just filthy with dust. It's fine now, average color and clarity. Not worth a penny more though.

I purchased one of these apex gb4308 tv's. the first one i bought i had to return becouse it kept shuting off buy it self for no reason. the store was nice and they exchanged it for me. a 240 mile trip i might add. now the second one i have now was working good for a while great picture and sound. but now the upper tuner is going out very fussy pictures from channels 55 and up. i called the rex store where i bought it to see if i could get it repaired. they told me they don't have anyone who will work on apex. just return it and we give another one. i hope every one else has better luck with this television then i do.

a guy in the bay area won this TV from a local car dealer and was selling it for cheap partially as a result of poor reviews on here.

THANKS Y'ALL THIS TV IS AWESOME and I GOT IT IN THE BOX DELIVERED TO MY HOUSE for ...!!!!!!!!!!!

The first thing i did was pick up an apex progressive scan DVD off of amazon, very affordable.

The progressive scan makes a difference and is worth it.
This TV is a great value. We replaced a very good quality sony trinitron 27" TV and are very happy. We mostly watch DVD's and very little TV.

The picture quality on this baby is impressive. It is also the same depth as my old sony and fit well and looks great in our tv room.

In case this matters to you - this is the loudest TV in the world.

The volume goes up to 100. The loudest we have gone is 30. Anything beyond that might cause hearing damage. We usually listen to movies at about 12-15. Think Spinal Tap.

The TV has done that popping thing once where it makes a popping sound and the screen goes blank for a minute. Luckily I had heard that this is normal for rear projection to do, or we may have paniced - don't worry if this happens.

about all the knocks on amazon about it being hard to use - what isn't hard to use? as a tcehnical person i'm always amazed at how hard to use and poorly documented a kids toy can be. particularly if you are putting it together christmas morning and have been up late drinking nog with mrs clause.

gave it a 4 and not a 5 because the universal remote and the documentation are weak.

but those are minor issues
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you can't go wrong.

I purchased an APEX GB4308 from Amazon.com and it was delivered on Aug. 28, 2003. It worked well until Sept. 12, 2003. Since then I have been calling and waiting to talk to someone. I have left my name and phone number numerous times and to this day, Oct. 6, 2003, no one calls back. An authorized repair center is 25 miles from my house but they are not authorized to travel outside of a 20 mile radius. Bottomline: don't waste your money on a piece of... equipment that will not be serviced by the manufacturer in a reasonable time.

I have own one of these for about 1 year now. When I first I got it, I was really happy. a big tv for less than $600 bucks. After I used it for 1 month, it stopped working. No image. Trying to find customer service number, took forever, but finally find it somewhere hidden. Called, took forever, and got one of local authorized repair center to pick up the tv. After 2 weeks of repair, got it back. Ever since, I have little problem here and there, but still exceptable, afterall, I only pay less than $600 for this. I would not buy another Apex tv. Quality is really bad in my opionion. Out of focus in the corners, color is off, and unstable sound.

I got this tv, well the 51" GB-5108 version, (same thing), and up until today I have been extatic. Got it for 588 on a supersale last Nov, the black friday weekend. Got it delivered a few times because the first two sets weren't good. After that fiasco I was pleased with a large cheap tv with a great picture quality. Now a year has gone by and the convergence has suddenly been all messed up. Based upon reviews of these tvs, this will happen on just about all of them after 6 months to a year. If it lasts more than that, you got the needle in the haystack. Get the warranty, you will need it. Expect your tv to break on a moments notice. Honestly, KNOWING that the tv will break, you are probably better off investing in a better unit. Or buy this one cheap, get a warranty and expect to fix it every few months. Your choice.

Okay, I bit the bullet and saved the $$$ ($627 at Sears but I had a $600 credit voucher from my MC so it cost me $27). This TV worked almost 10 months. (By some reviews 10 mo is long) Now the convergence is gone and the tech won't be able to get here for 3 weeks!!! Baaed on the other reviews, I will be lucky to get this TV working in the next few months... TIME TO DONATE TO CHARITY AND MOVE TO PLASMA.