SVA HD4208TIII-PDP

37 reviews

May, 2013

Positive
Image quality (21)
Build quality (3)
Design (3)
Remote control (2)
Sound (1)

Negative
Resolution (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 37 reviews from magazines and websites. Comments about the value for money and remote control are overall positive. The build quality and design are also appreciated, but some have doubts about the resolution.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other TVs the SVA HD4208TIII-PDP is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 77/100 = Good quality.

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Consumer review by: Jay (shopzilla.com)

Not a good deal in the long run

It has been a good TV while it worked

I can not find repair information and SVA is not helpfull

Apr, 2008

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Consumer review by: rjy (shopzilla.com)

Don't waste your money.

Excellent picture

Impossible to repair.

May, 2007

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Consumer review by: Online Shopper (shopzilla.com)

Not a good brand poor customer service go for the extra doll

None

Cheap Knock off...extremely bad customer service

Aug, 2005

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Consumer review by: (amazon.com)

Amazon review summary for the SVA HD4208TIII-PDP

alaTest has collected and analyzed 35 user reviews of the SVA HD4208TIII-PDP from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other products on Amazon.com.

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66% of reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2013

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Consumer review by: A. Grosso "sickoftheoldiesmom" (amazon.com)

9 YEARS OLD AND STILL GREAT!!!

We bought this TV from Sam's Club in 2000 and it's still giving us SUPERB quality TV viewing. We paid 2100 and are amazed that it's lasted so long. The only drawback at this point is that the screen gives off a lot of heat - always has (good on a cold...

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: A. Grosso (amazon.com)

9 YEARS OLD AND STILL GREAT!!!

Jan, 2009

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Consumer review by: hutzel (pricegrabber.com)

Terrible

We bought 2 of these televisions and now after 2 years they both dont work and I cannot get anyone to fix or replace them.

Good while they last

when not working

Oct, 2007

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Consumer review by: Curtis P. Morgan (amazon.com)

2.5 years old and dead in the water

When I bought this TV from BJ's,I paid $2,400 (after $100 refund as the TV's price dropped a week after I got it) in January of 2004. It hasn't given me any trouble except that the remote control never really worked well with it. It always took alot to...

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review by: Curtis P. Morgan (amazon.com)

2.5 years old and dead in the water

Oct, 2006

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Consumer review by: Gadgester (amazon.com)

Only EDTV, poor contrast, questionable reliability

SVA is a large TV manufacturer based in China, while the "heart" of this plasma screen, the plasma panel itself, is made by Samsung of South Korea. This means two things: 1) questionable build quality and durability, and 2) subpar image quality. You...

Oct, 2004

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Product Specifications

There are only two words to describe the SVA Plasma: "High-End". The 42-inch (HD4208TIII-PDP) HD Plasma TV combines stylish design with the excitement of HDTV compatibility (1080i), integrated Home Theater audio, with a built-in TV tuner, a futuristic developed panel, widescreen viewing, high brightness, wall mountable compatibility and a superior contrast ratio (700: 1). Additionally, this plasma television has true native 852 x 480 resolution with a 16: 9 aspect ratio, Progressive scan, and 160 degree viewing angles.The elegant design of the HD4208TIII-PDP enhances the decor of living rooms, network control rooms and will be the envy of all high-tech home theaters. The products' distinguished separate AVC (Audio, Video and Computer) system - holds all inputs and outputs, and a PC connection - reducing the cables around the panel itself. At just about three inches deep, this Plasma TV can be wall-mounted or placed on a table utilizing the included sleek custom designed stand.The SVA HD4208TIII-PDP model is compatible with existing optional wall mount brackets, providing seamless wall-mount installation and making it the obvious choice for High-Tech Home Theater systems, Network Control Rooms, Meeting Rooms, Executive Offices, Corporate Lobbies, Updateable Signage and Video Conferencing.