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Olevia LT42HVi

Olevia LT42HVi
alaScore 81

115 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 115 reviews of Olevia LT42HVi. The average rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and design. The usability and image quality are also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the reliability and energy efficiency, while reviews are divided on the durability.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Olevia LT42HVi is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 81/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Olevia LT42HVi

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 75 user reviews of Olevia LT42HVi from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.8/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers are impressed by the sound and design. The price and usability also get good comments. Many are negative about the reliability and energy efficiency.

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75% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : PCMag Staff (pcmag.com)

Olevia LT42HVi

 

Preview of the Olevia LT42HVi.

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Oct, 2006

Expert review by : Dick De Jong (hdtvsolutions.com)

Review - Syntax Olevia LT42HVi LCD HDTV

 

Syntax's entry into the increasingly crowded 42" LCD market, the Ölevia LT42Hvi, is a sleek, stylishly designed, 1366 x 768 native resolution HDTV with all of the features that you would expect with an MSRP of $2699. Mounted on a wall with its black...

The Ölevia LT42Hvi is a well designed, great looking, easy to use, feature rich HDTV that can accentuate a modern living room wall or (with its minimalist silver stand) fit comfortably in a family room. Especially with a DVI/HDMI source, the monitor...

Oct, 2006

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Update, On Power Issues

 

This tv is tight, I get mad compliments. It's a steal at this price, buy it. Even if it doesn't work well, its still worth it. How can you beat a in-home tech?

To Olevia Syntax Owners Who Are Still Under Warranty ; When you call please be patient, and nice ; You may have to call numerous times, as I did ; Try to speak to the same CS rep each time, ask for him/her by name. Gerald is their warehouse manager, he...

Well, the speakers suck, but I already mentioned that in another post, lol

Apr, 2008

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Recertified are hit and miss

 

After reading the posts here, I don't even think I'll mess with customer service and just accept that it is a lemon. I don't want to waste the time or money sending it in, knowing that it probably will come back just the same, except with a few...

Very nice when they work. The price is right if your willing to gamble. They are however, absolutely beautiful. I've purchased 2 now. First one works like a champ, no complaints whatsoever. I got brave and ordered a second one and

The second one has all of the problems noted in the other posts. Both HDMI inputs have the green screen problem. Mine also powers off between 2-3 hours. I ended up putting it in the bedroom and it's good for about 1 DVD or the nitetime news and SNL. I...

Mar, 2008

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Updated Review

 

My father bought a Vizio 42 inch 1080p and my brother bought a top of the line Samsung DLP 1080p. Neither can come close to the picture my Olevia gets. I sent my nephew to New Egg to pick up an Olevia 52 inch. It's the closest picture to this one, but...

I see some negative updates, so I thought I'd throw in mine. I haven't had any problems with this TV to date. Yes, the HDMI never worked with my cable box, but it does with my DVD player. No matter, I have it hooked to the cable box via the Component...

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Feb, 2008

Consumer review (newegg.com)

This Is A Update

 

The tv shuts down because the clock in DTV needs to be adjusted. My DTV says, 1980/01/06 Sun, 00.00.00 am. WHEN I look at the regular menu clock afer the tv has shut it sef off, it says 00.00.23, only the seconds are not at zero, in the DTV the clock...

I love this tv. I use it as my computer monitor, and my pc games rawk on this set. The tv itself is just dam impressive. My pics look so good. No dead pixels. I removed the speakers, they sucked anyways, they sounded echoie. i hooked it up to my amp,...

My tv also suffers from shutting itself down after 2 hrs or less ; Funny thing is while reading the maaual, it states that the clock in the DTV menu will automatically set itself, if you have a HD antenna, I have bougt 5 different HD antennas, I did...

Jan, 2008

Consumer review (newegg.com)

It's A Used LCD TV

 

I have always loved Newegg, they get your products to you very quickly. I do feel that they should say (Refurbished), instead of (Recertified).

This TV rawks. I have done alot of research on flatty's, and this one stood out. The price is outstanding, for those of us on a budget. I bought it on Sat the 15th Dec 2007, they delivered it on the 27th Dec 2007. I love this TV, but I'm nervous about...

When you use AIT front door service you should be aware that they mean threashold front. If you live in a condo, or a walk-up ; they will not bring it inside. They only sent 1 person to deliver my TV. I had to help him bring it to the 3rd floor where I...

Dec, 2007

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Olivia support lacking

 

Dont buy this unit if you want support, as the Egg dosent take it back, and you wont get it fixed from Olevia.

Beautiful display. The glass really makes it stand out above the crowd. Picture is great on theworking inputs

Number ! is the support you'll get from Olevia\Syntax. On my unit, the hdmi inputs turn everything green (I tested with three seperate units and cable, all of which work on our 50 inch plasma). Reading on-line it appears this model have a bad...

Dec, 2007

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Wish that I could give a different review.

 

A bargain is not a bargain if the thing does not work properly. As my experience with online shopping has been overwhelmingly good, I was surprised when this unit arrived defective. You need to consider your recourse when deciding to purchase a...

It is a beautiful set and picture. Inputs are plentiful. The tempered glass screen cover is THE reason this unit is so appealing. No worries about inadvertant screen damage

My unit had power supply issues immediately. The unit shuts itself off within one to three hours after turning it on. (yes, I checked to see if the shut off timer was turned on) BEWARE THE WARRANTY should you, like me, have to use it. KEEP THE BOX!!!...

May, 2007

Consumer review (newegg.com)

Best Flat panel of this size and features for the price./ AIT Delivery not up to Newegg standards

 

The delivery service was not up to the standard of service usually met by Newegg. Long story short, I ended up driving 120 miles to pick the TV up because I did not want to wait a week to receive the set. They were holding the TV and did not even have...

Beautiful display and excellent features -- especially at the price point at which I purchased the set ; Have had no issues with the HDMI even in split screen mode. Using an up-converting DVD player, the HDMI is a wonderful feature to have. The glass...

No digital audio output. This would be nice to have to send the Dolby Digital audio from OTA HDTV reception to a DD A/V receiver. Kinda wish it had a DVI input, however, it is not completely necessary because a simple conversion plug can be used to...

Dec, 2006

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