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Westinghouse LVM-42W2

Westinghouse LVM-42W2
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alaScore 84

203 reviews

Jan, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 203 reviews of Westinghouse LVM-42W2. The average rating for this product is 4.0/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the reliability and design. The usability and price also get good reviews, but reviews about the black level and energy efficiency are mixed. Many are critical about the glare and tuner.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Westinghouse LVM-42W2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 84/100 = Very good quality.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Westinghouse LVM-42W2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 131 user reviews of Westinghouse LVM-42W2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.9/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. Reviewers really like the reliability and design. The usability and price also get good views, whereas there are some mixed opinions about the energy efficiency. Some have doubts about the tuner and glare.

image quality, price, usability, design, reliability

remote control, durability, glare, tuner

82% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

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Expert review by : CNET staff (cnet.com)

Westinghouse LVM-42w2

 

Westinghouse LVM-42w2

Aug, 2006
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Expert review by : Robert Heron (pcmag.com)

Westinghouse LVM-42w2

 

The LVM-42w2 is the most affordable 1080p LCD monitor currently available, but poor color consistency across the display's dynamic range detracted from the realism of the image.

1080p resolution with supporting video inputs. Excellent ANSI contrast ratio. Good pixel response times.

Lacks advanced color controls. Ineffective video-noise reduction. Green color emphasis. Cheap remote.

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Jul, 2006
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Expert review by : Clint DeBoer (audioholics.com)

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 1080p LCD Display Review

 

Most of the new 1080p displays on the market simply upconvert 480i/480p/720p/1080i input signals internally to 1080p (and sometimes even those aren't truly 1080p). A select few, including the new

1080p native panel resolution and input – including component and DVI-D ; Slim, attractive display ; Possibly best bang for the buck in a 42" LCD ; Incredibly detailed

Poor off-axis contrast ; True 1080p support limited to single DVI-D input ; No advanced user calibration options ; Random flaky performance issues ; No ATSC/NTSC tuner ; No advanced scaling modes for SD of HD content

Apr, 2006
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Expert review by : Al Griffin (soundandvision.com)

Test Bench: Westinghouse LVM-42w2 42-inch LCD HDTV Monitor

 

com to check for a technician in your area.) After calibration, the TV's grayscale tracking was ±300K from 30 to 80 IRE - an average performance level.

Jun, 2006
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Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheater.com)

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 LCD HD Monitor

 

Some of you may think that I call the LVM-42w2 a "true HD monitor" because I've finally acquiesced to the HDTV conspiracy theorists who insist that only 1,920-by-1,080 displays like this one should be labeled HDTVs. Don't worry—I plan to support 1080i...

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (soundandvision.com)

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 LCD HD Monitor

 

A true HD monitor. Some of you may think that I call the LVM-42w2 a "true HD monitor" because I've finally acquiesced to the HDTV conspiracy theorists who insist that only 1,920-by-1,080 displays like this one should be labeled HDTVs. Don't worry—I...

May, 2006
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Expert review by : Adrienne Maxwell (hometheatermag.com)

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 LCD HD Monitor

 

Some of you may think that I call the LVM-42w2 a "true HD monitor" because I've finally acquiesced to the HDTV conspiracy theorists who insist that only 1,920-by-1,080 displays like this one should be labeled HDTVs. Don't worry-I plan to support 1080i...

Regardless of where your loyalties lie, it's difficult not to be impressed by the LVM-42w2's performance. Just make sure you're ready now to enjoy all of the benefits of high definition. Get yourself an HD cable or satellite package, an upconverting...

May, 2006
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Consumer review (newegg.com)

This will do pig, this will do.

 

Terrific resolution, color great. Connections to monitor multiple and varied, you wont run out. Games are impressive ; Easy installation & setup with games and HTPC.Delivery was pprompt and helpful in getting it into my house

wasnt free

Feb, 2008
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Defective drives

 

I returned both defective drives for replacement and I hope I'll have better luck. Because of the failure mode of this Hard Drive I would suggest running the "Extended Test" with the WD tool on delivery of the Hard Drive since a bad hard drive may...

When it works it seems to work quite well

2 bad drive out of 5. I ordered 5 of those drives to use with a 3Ware RAID controller card (4 drive in the array and one spare). One drive was never detected by either the RAID controller or my ASUS motherboard. The second could get detected but the...

Feb, 2008
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Review follow up

 

I've posted several reviews on this monitor previously. While the TV is decent, I would avoid Westinghouse solely on the poor customer support. When you pay decent money for a product, you should expect decent customer service. I had the bad experience...

Decent picture, budget price, variety of inputs, 1080p

Poor remote, poor customer service and tech support

Feb, 2008
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