Magnavox MF338B Series LCD TV (19",32")

Magnavox MF338B Series LCD TV (19",32")
alaScore 84

49 reviews

May, 2013

alaTest has collected and analyzed 49 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers are impressed by the design and usability. The sound and value for money are also appreciated. Opinions about the color and energy efficiency are mixed.

image quality, value for money, sound, usability, design

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the Magnavox MF338B Series LCD TV (19",32") is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Amazon review summary for the Magnavox MF338B Series LCD TV (19",32")

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 47 user reviews of the Magnavox MF338B Series LCD TV (19",32") from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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85% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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HDMI

 

Have had the TV for little over a year now. Satisfied with the picture and sound, but disappointed in the HDMI connection. It has stopped working so can not get HD TV now.

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A good TV with very sharp picture

 

A good TV with very sharp picture

I bought this set because I needed a set which can deliver sharp and crystal clear pictures with vivid colors. This product out performs most sets in its price range and class. It has convenient connection panels both in the back and on the left side....

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A good TV with very sharp pictures

 

A good TV with very sharp pictures

I bought this set because I needed a set which can deliver sharp and crystal clear pictures with vivid colors. This product out performs most sets in its price range and class. It has convenient connection panels both in the back and on the left side....

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Magnavox 32″ Plasma Screen HDTV

 

I do not like my TV. Before purchasing this television, I truly believed that Magnavox was a good, respectable name in television production. But not anymore. I purchased this television a few years with contest winnings, and things went downhill...

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piece of crap

 

piece of crap

VGA input: when the PC switches resolution (for example, going from the bootup text screen to a higher graphics resolution) it fails to adjust properly. You have to switch the input to something else, then back to VGA to fix it. You have to do this...

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Great Buy

 

Great Buy

Quick delivery, great picture & I use it for my computer monitor also. Can't beat the price of $149 for a quality TV. Some reviews wrote that the standard base doesn't tilt? Yes it does, when assembling TV into the base make sure you snap it into place...

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Great Buy

 

Quick delivery, great picture & I use it for my computer monitor also. Can't beat the price of $149 for a quality TV. Some reviews wrote that the standard base doesn't tilt? Yes it does, when assembling TV into the base make sure you snap it into place...

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Can't beat the price

 

Bought this refurbished here on Amazon for a remarkably low price. I am very happy - great pic and sound quality for its size. So far so good!

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Can't beat the price

 

Can't beat the price

Bought this refurbished here on Amazon for a remarkably low price. I am very happy - great pic and sound quality for its size. So far so good!

Product Specifications

Model Brand MAGNAVOX Model 32MF338B Display Screen Size 32" Recommended Resolution 1366 x 768 Aspect Ratio 16:9 Viewing Angle 170°(H) / 170°(V) Brightness 500 cd/m2 Contrast Ratio 1200:1 Dynamic Contrast Ratio 6000:1 Response Time 8ms Connectivity Input Video Compatibility NTSC/ATSC/QAM 480i/480p/720p PC Input: Analog RGB HDTV Capability HDTV Tuner Inside Connectors AV 1: Audio L/R in, YPbPr AV 2: Audio L/R in, YPbPr AV 3: Audio L/R in, CVBS in, S-Video in Front / Side connections: S-video in, CVBS in, Audio L/R in PC: 3.5 mm PC audio input x1, VGA-in D-Sub 15HD Other connections: HDMI in 2x HD in: Audio L/R in Audio Output - Digital: Coaxial (cinch) HDMI 2 Power Power Supply Mains power: 90-110V, 50-60Hz Power Consumption 150 W Convenience Regulatory Approvals Energy Star Built in Speakers 2 x 10W Features Picture enhancement: Progressive Scan, 3/2 - 2/2 motion pull down Sound System: Mono, Stereo, SAP, Dolby Digital (AC-3) Ease of Installation: Autostore, Fine Tuning, PLL Digital Tuning, Plug & Play Convenience Enhancements: Sleep Timer Ease of Use: Auto Volume Leveller (AVL), On Screen Display Screen Format Adjustments: Widescreen, 4:3, Movie expand 14:9, Movie expand 16:9, Super Zoom Clock: On main display Child Protection: Child Lock + Parental Control Dimensions Dimensions (WÃHÃD) 30.1" x 20.7" x 4.3" without stand 30.1" x 22.1" x 10.7" with stand Weight 21.1 lbs. without stand 24.2 lbs. with stand Temperature Range 5 °C to 40 °C

Audio System

Built-in Decoders:Dolby Digital
Sound Output Mode:Stereo
Speakers Included:2 speakers
Surround Mode: Yes

Dimensions & Weight

Depth:6.6in
Height:15.1in
Weight:10.4lbs
Width:18.3in

DVD

Type: None

Environmental Standards

ENERGY STAR Qualified: Yes
EPA Energy Star Compliant: Yes

Header

Country Kits:Canada / United States
Manufacturer:Philips
Model:19MF338B
Product Line:Philips Magnavox

Television

Brightness:300cd/m2
Diagonal Size:19in
Diagonal Size (cm):48.1cm
Digital Television Certification:HDTV
Dynamic Contrast Ratio:4000:1
HDCP Compatible: Yes
HDMI Ports Qty:1
HDTV Ready: Yes
Image Contrast Ratio:800:1
Parental Channel Lock: Yes
PC Interface:VGA (HD-15)
Progressive Scan:Progressive scanning (line doubling)
Resolution:1440 x 900
Series:Magnavox
Technology:TFT active matrix
Type:LCD TV
Video Interface:Component / Composite / HDMI
Viewing Angle:160 degrees
Widescreen:Widescreen

TV Tuner

Digital TV Tuner:ATSC / QAM
Secondary Audio Program (SAP): Yes
TV Tuner Presence: Yes