Sceptre X7SV-Naga 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner

by Sceptre Technologies, Inc

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 21.2 pounds
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B0000950RZ
• Item model number: X7SV-Naga
• Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #347,103 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes
• Date first available at Amazon.com: April 19, 2003

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Whether you're watching the latest DVD or sorting through the recent batch of office spreadsheets, the Spectre X7SV-Naga will have your images looking their best. The widescreen format supplies truly distortion-free viewing, while the 500:1 contrast ratio and 400 nits of brightness creates superbly vivid colors and exceptionally sharp detail. Fully adjustable via a convenient remote control unit, you'll have realistic skin tones and a clearly visible screen under any lighting conditions.

Connectors are included for VHS and camcorders, gaming units, DVD players, and cable or an antenna, and a PC. Picture-in-Picture is a built-in feature, while ultra-wide viewing angles make it easy to see the screen from a variety of positions. Display options are furthered by the tilt-swivel base, which is removable for mounting the unit on an arm or wall. Sceptre includes a one-year warranty, covering parts and service.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A definite best buy..., September 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sceptre X7SV-Naga 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Personal Computers)

I have had this monitor for about a month and absolutely love it! I use it exclusively as a television (digital cable, progressive scan DVD and Xbox) and it performs wonderfully in all situations. One thing to keep in mind is that there is only so much a television can do with a sub-par signal; if your cable signal is poor, the picture will be poor...that said, the digital channels I receive look pristine to the point of almost appearing 3 dimensional. DVD's look amazing, especially in 16:9 widescreen mode. It is highly adjustable and an excellent space saver. Compare it to smaller 15" LCDs by some of the BIGS and you will notice that they are all in the $700-$1200 range. The Sceptre produces a picture that is just as bright, vibrant and crisp (in my opinion) as these pricier brands. Sound could be better and it could use a few more inputs, hence the 4 star rating. Wired magazine recently rated it a best buy - it truly is.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars WORTH THEMONEY, July 21, 2003

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gunther torriani (MIAMI, FLORIDA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sceptre X7SV-Naga 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Personal Computers)

DID A LOT OF SHOPPING AROUND AND COMPARISON BETWEEN PC CAPABLES "FLAT TV'S" AND TV CAPABLE "FLAT MONITORS" AND FOUND SCEPTRE TO BE A GOOD VALUE WHEN COMPARED TO HGHER PRICED UNITS.
PROS: 16:9 ASPECT RATIO, LIGHT WEIGHT, REMOTE, PLENTY OF INPUTS.
CONS: 1 YEAR WARRANTY, FLASHY-PLASTIC EXTERIOR, NO AUDIO OUTPUT,
NO HDTV OR 1080i CAPABILITY.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Like a Swiss Knife, February 6, 2004

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Sepen "sepen" (Henrietta, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sceptre X7SV-Naga 17" LCD Monitor with TV Tuner (Personal Computers)

I don't know what people expect. I bought this based on several reviews amongst them a stellar one at CNET. My expectations were not as high as most people and I can tell you that I am very satisfied with the Sceptre. As a monitor it is fine. Text is crisp and colors vibrant. Compared to my Dell FP1800 though, the Dell most definetly comes out on top. But it is like a Swiss knife as it does so many different things.

As a TV with DirectTV hooked up via the Svideo connections it is very nice. Some ghosting and anomolies can be seen here and there but it surpassed my expectations. With just a basic OTA antenna hooked up the picture was just ok. It is certainly viewable and I have no problems with it's limitations here. I use 16x9 for all video aspects and it looks great.

With either Svideo or Component hookup for my DVD player is the area that it shines. Colors jump out at you and the 16x9 is perfect viewing.

And finally I come to the speakers. For my office with the Sceptre 3 feet away it comes across as clear and loud.

You get what you pay for is heard just about every Friday in anyones life, and the Sceptre has proven to be a most excellent product for my viewing habits. It does so many things, some very good and some that are just ok.

It is a keeper for me as I am quite happy with it.