ViewSonic VT2730 27-Inch 1920x1080 LCD Flat-Panel HDTV

by ViewSonic

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 18.3 x 25.4 x 8.9 inches ; 15.3 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 20 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B0039MJ5I4
• Item model number: VT2730
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,167 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
• Date first available at Amazon.com: January 3, 2010

Product Description

Feel the action in movies and games made possible by full 1080p high-definition performance for 100% of your HD signal. Dynamic Contrast Ratio of 100,000:1 and ultra-high brightness provide richer colors, while technology ensures extreme clarity in movies, sports and games. Enjoy uncompromised FHD entertainment through the integrated ATSC/NTSC tuner. Multiple connectivity features including digital provides connection to game consoles and computers for maximum versatility and multimedia enjoyment, in a flat stylized LCD TV.

Customer Reviews

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48 of 51 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An Unknown Gem, August 7, 2010

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Vincent DeSimone "DeSimone8" (Pittsburgh, PA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: ViewSonic VT2730 27-Inch 1920x1080 LCD Flat-Panel HDTV (Electronics)

First of all, let me say that it took a lot of research to find this TV but I'm glad I made the effort. I have a 20 year-old AV center in my living room made of real wood and I won't part with it for anything. Unfortunately, it's age means that the bay for the TV is square and pretty small by today's standards. The best that could fit in it before was a Magnavox 25" CRT weighing over 60 lbs. In my research, I found that most 26" HDTV s barely fit. I wanted a Sony Bravia 26" to match my Sony Bravia-aware receiver but the price was too high, they only offered a 22" in that size range, and it was only 720p. Their loss.
Then, I discovered this unit from ViewSonic. They call it a 27" and trust me, unlike other manufacturers, it really is a full 27". Best of all, it's 1080p capable, weights only 19 lbs., and the thin left and right borders meant that it fit in my bay with an inch on both sides to spare! Plus, that extra inch in screen size translates into a noticeably larger viewing area. It arrived via UPS in the same box that it would be found if you bought it in a store. That's fine for store-bought, but it's pretty flimsy for a shipment delivery. The plastic handle was broken and the box was slightly damaged on one edge. I'm amazed that the TV was OK.
The picture is excellent and just a little less in quality that the big-name brands. However, the sound is a little weak, even in stereo mode. That won't matter to me since it is attached to my surround sound system. There are _lots_ of connections in the back meaning that you can turn this TV into the core of a media center without the need of a surround sound system to pull everything together.
Pluses: Great picture, excellent price, easy setup, lots of connection options, great for small spaces or a bedroom.
Minuses: Average sound.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not that great, although the price is good for the specs., December 26, 2010

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Alex Gough (Florida, USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ViewSonic VT2730 27-Inch 1920x1080 LCD Flat-Panel HDTV (Electronics)

I ended up exchanging this TV once, and then returning the second one as well. This is because of two reasons, one being more important. The more important issue I have with this TV is the annoying amount of backlight bleeding that is emitted around the edge of the display. This makes viewing any movie or TV show with a letterbox almost unbearable. Because the letterbox is black, the backlight bleeding is much more noticeable and therefore the black's are more gray/blue. Another bad feature of this TV is the viewing angle. Unless you are looking at it straight on, you are going to have a problem viewing it. Especially from a lower angle. But one thing I did like about it was the fact that is was 1080P and only 27", that is great pixel density. When I hooked up my Xbox, the quality was excellent. But the cons outweighed the pros on this one. Now I have bought the LG 26LD350 26-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV and I'm in love. It is a great 26" TV for my bedroom. Of course now, they have the 26" LED's that I would go for.

20 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A+++, July 19, 2010

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Larry Blakely (Meridian, MS United States) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: ViewSonic VT2730 27-Inch 1920x1080 LCD Flat-Panel HDTV (Electronics)

This little HDTV is incredible. The picture quality is as good as larger quality HDTVs like the Mitsubishi and high end Sony's. You won't make a mistake with this HDTV it's picture performance is out of this world, at a very friendly price.