Norcent LT2720 27-Inch LCD HD-Ready TV

by Norcent

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 41 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00074G0JO
• Item model number: LT2720
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #248,858 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)

Product Description

NORCENT LT-2720, 27 TFT-LCD DISPLAY

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great flat panel TV for the price, December 9, 2005

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R. Telesca (Rochester, NY) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norcent LT2720 27-Inch LCD HD-Ready TV (Electronics)

First, I'd like to address the reviewer who mentioned incompatibility with progressive scan. This is not the case, although this is what I originally thought too. The issue is, depending on which mode you have your DVD player in, there are different component hookups. This TV has 2 component hookups, one normal and one labeled "HDTV". Since progressive scan is 480p, it is technically "high definition", and therefore must be handled through the HD component hookup. This is confusing however, as this input will not accept non-HD sources, so you have to ensure your player is set to progressive, THEN switch the cables. I did this, and movies look GREAT in progressive on this TV, much fewer artifacts than 480i viewing.

Anyway, the rest. This is a solid performer. Standard TV looks good, however, as most LCD and plasma owners know, it's upsetting to admit that yes, most regular TV will look better on a $150 tube TV than on this much more expensive flat panel. This isn't where the Norcent shines though. HDTV looks out-of-this-world on it! Side by side in the stores, I noticed no picture difference between it and more expensive models, which is why I picked it up, and I've been extremely happy. There are some reviews floating around about a blue color contrast, and I may have noticed this once or twice in hundreds of hours of viewing. If it's there, it's barely distinguishable, and I've never had a guest comment on it. So don't let that scare you off.

Inputs are limiting. No DVI or HDMI, but for this price, who can agrue, especially since it technically as two components plus a VGA hookup for the computer. The speakers aren't especially amazing, but I don't use a home theater, and I've quite happy with their performance. No distorition or static whatsoever, just clean sound.

Perhaps one of the nicest features of the TV is the stand. It swivels and tilts better than ANY LCD I've ever seen. It's extremely smooth and very adjustable. This alone gives it the edge for me over other value brands.

I've owned this TV for about 6 months now, and I'm definately happy with my purchase. I paid about 100 bucks more than Amazon has it for currently, but that's to be expected with the way LCD prices have been falling as of late. I'd nab this TV again in a second for a nice bedroom TV, or for the main room in an apartment or college housing. Just make sure you fully utilize it's great HD picture capabilities and buy those widescreen movies!

5 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent buy, March 21, 2005

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Jerry Graff "Jerry" (Thornton, Colorado United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Norcent LT2720 27-Inch LCD HD-Ready TV (Electronics)

I recently got this TV at Circuit City, and am amazed at its quality for the price.

The picture is great, the sound is good and it's simple to set up.

I also got it for $100 less, plus a $100 gift card, at Circuit City than what is being advertised on Amazon.

11 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars OK Flat Panel, but...., September 11, 2005

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P. J Troost (Wayland, MA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Norcent LT2720 27-Inch LCD HD-Ready TV (Electronics)

This is my second flat panel TV, I also have a 17" widescreen "Pyxscape" which was also of the "low budget" variety.

By comparison, the Pyxscape is much better. Here are my gripes with the Norcent:

1) The first one I received was defective -- when I plugged it in, the power light would come on orange rather than blue, the picture would never come on and the controls were non-responsive. So far, the replacement has been OK.

2) Limited picture size options -- the Norcent only has 2 picture settings, 4:3 and 16:9. My 17" panel has about 5 settings including 16:9, 4:3, Zoom, Wide, etc. The Norcent's 2 selections are too limiting to make best use of the screen.

3) Compatibility problems with progressive scan -- My 17" flat panel is 100% compatible with Playstation 2 and DVD player progressive scan settings. The Norcent, when connected to a progressive scan source yields a distorted screen with dual images and messed up colors.

Although the price is right, I do not recommend this TV due to lack of features an incompatibility with progressive scan.