HP LC4276N 42" 1080p LCD HDTV
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Pretty Good
  • Great TV for a thousand bucks
HP LC4276N 42" 1080p LCD HDTV

Manufacturer: Hewlett Packard
ProductGroup: CE
Binding: Electronics

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Product Features:
  • 1920x1080 Resolution
  • 1200:1 Contrast Ratio and 6ms Response Time
  • Integrated ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM Tuner
  • HDMI, Component Video Input, S Video Inputs, 2 A/V Inputs
  • Glossy Piano Black Bezel

ASIN: B000SLWGYO
Release Date: 2007-10-23
HP LC4276N 42" 1080p LCD HDTV

Product Description

HP leverages its rich experience in printing, digital imaging, and color science to provide industry-leading image and video quality in its flat-panel TVs. By combining advanced video algorithms, such as adaptive color saturation adjustment and dynamic 3D color-gamut mapping, LC4276N offers exceptional image accuracy with natural colors, deep blacks and bright, clear pictures that bring the finest details to life.

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Pretty Good.......2007-12-22

Thank you, LZ, for your great review. Since I got inspired by LZ ;-), I thought I should put my two cents in.

I got this TV on the Black Friday sale. After reading LZ's review, I went to cNet.com and got the setting for the TV. Much better! I lowered the sharpness to 4 (default is 50) and made it brighter. NOTE: with a high sharpness, all of the signal noise from lower quality signals becomes much more obvious due to the sharpening, but with a low sharpness value, the low quality image looks much better and the true HD video still looks great since it is already very sharp to begin with. As far as HD, it is great. However, not all HD programs and channels are equal. This TV is 1080p, but my DirecTV goes up to only 1080i. (I was recently told that 1080p is better.) The TV seems to take care of the 1080i signal and treat it as 1080p so there is no flickering at all. Some better HD channels like Food Network is 1080i, but others like our local TV stations are still 720p. Some people say that 720p can look better than 1080i, but in my case that is not true. Although the local channels are broadcast at 720p, I think the reason they do not look good is because the original material is for a normal non-HD TV and is not really 720. As long as you sit far enough away from the TV, the low quality video will not be as obvious. You also need to keep in mind that VHS tapes will not look much better. DVDs will not look better either, unless you use the "component video" inputs to the TV. We originally used the normal-def "antennae" inputs for the DVD and it look okay, but when we hooked up the component signals, it look much better - the colors were much clearer and there was almost no "noise" in the picture.

So was I wrong to expect perfectly clear realistic pictures from this TV? Was I naive to belive that all HD channels would shoot out the same super realistic crytal clear pictures? Well, maybe. I might be wondering how great pictures the Samsung and Sony owners might have. But for now I'm happy with my first HD TV.

P.S.- As you might have guessed, most of tech-talk was typed by my husband.

4 out of 5 stars Great TV for a thousand bucks.......2007-11-28

I ended up buying this TV on Black Friday for under a grand and I am extremely happy with it. There aren't a lot of USER reviews online for this TV so I figured I would be one of the first to step up and write one. If your looking to get results similar to high end SONY or Samsung TVs then don't hold your breathe. Those TVs are 3 grand for a reason, but if your on a budget and looking to buy a HDTV for the first time then you can't go wrong with this one. Another suggestion would be VIZIO, they are also relatively inexpensive and are A GREAT BANG FOR THE BUCK. I would say that this TV is on the same level as Vizio TVs.

Okay, now for performance. As I said I got this on Black Friday so I haven't done all the test but so far I am pleased. I watched a couple of DVDs on it and the color was great. Played some video games and it held up nicely with colors and framerate. All the preset settings are pretty standard but and I recommend tweaking your USER SETTING to the numbers in the cnet link below. Alot of well known internet/magazine editors have reviewed this TV harshly but it is mainly was due to it's original price tag not on it's performance. They just wanted more for what they were paying for. Make no mistake this TV is a STANDARD-BASIC HDTV, no fancy options or advance-nerdy settings. It is basically ready for use out of the box. It has plenty of connection most of them conveniently located on the side of the TV. A nice optical out for premium digital sound. I haven't seen any indications of "washy" colors but I would recommend looking over the following settings and tweaking form there. This is a solid TV and I feel that it is worth every dollar I spent on it. If you can't find it cheaper than it's 1,499 price tag then I suggest going with Vizio's 42 inch TVs. They have nearly indentical specs.

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/hp-lc4776n/9603-6482_7-32313260.html?messageID=2510031

Stick with a warm color temp, it is the closest to "realistic" lighting and matches white to a more daylight feel instead of standard or cool which leave white light looking a bit blueish. Sharpness needs to be turned down since this is HD and it is sharp enough. Only raise sharpness if you notice "softness" around edges or text and even then raise it slightly. Overall I hope this review helps somewhat and I would give this TV an 8/10 since you MIGHT be able to find a better TV based on the standard price tag. (if you get this for under $1000 then I would say 9.5/10)

Maxon MCB-30 Mobile CB Radio
Average customer rating: Not rated
    Maxon MCB-30 Mobile CB Radio

    Manufacturer: Maxon
    ProductGroup: CE

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    Product Features:
    • LED channel display
    • Front-Mounted microphone
    • Variable volume and squelch controls
    • Last Channel Memory
    • Rugged metal case material

    ASIN: B0002D6KK4
    Maxon MCB-30 Mobile CB Radio

    TANG BAND W69-1042J 6"x9" SUBWOOFER
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      TANG BAND W69-1042J 6"x9" SUBWOOFER

      Manufacturer: Tang Band
      ProductGroup: CE

      Subwoofers Subwoofers | Speakers | Audio & Video | Categories | Electronics
      ASIN: B000BWZ33Q
      TANG BAND W69-1042J 6"x9" SUBWOOFER

      Product Description

      The oval shaped frame of the W69-1042 gives you the surface area of a typical 8" driver in the footprint of a 6-1/2". Perfect for constructing a narrow-baffle subwoofer, or for automotive installs in factory 6" x 9" locations. High power handling and long excursion for excellent low-bass performance. Specifications: Power Handling: 90 watts RMS/170 watts max *VCdia: 1-1/2" *Impedance: 8 ohms *Re: 6.5 ohms *Frequency range: 35-350 Hz *Fs: 35 Hz *SPL: 87 dB 2.83V/1m *Vas: 1.34 cu.ft. *Qms: 6.05 *Qes: .37 *Qts: .35 *Xmax 7mm *Dimensions: A: 6-1/2" x 9-1/4", C: 4-3/16"

      Abel TV Stand In Maple Finish
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        Abel TV Stand In Maple Finish

        ProductGroup: Kitchen

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        ASIN: B000WXZ6CC
        Abel TV Stand In Maple Finish

        Product Description

        This maple TV stand is called Abel. There are open storage shelves with trim finish. There are six metal square rod legs. Size is 59 inches wide x 20 inches depth x 22 inches high.Width59 Depth20 Height22
        Abel TV Stand In Maple Finish
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          Abel TV Stand In Maple Finish

          Manufacturer: Furniture On The Web
          ProductGroup: Kitchen
          Binding: Kitchen

          Audio & Video Furniture Audio & Video Furniture | Audio & Video Accessories | Accessories & Supplies | Categories | Electronics | Audio-Video Shelving | Entertainment Centers | Mini-System Stands | Speaker Stands | TV Stands & Turntables
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          Product Features:
          • SKU: 99146265
          • Dimensions: 20 x 59 x 22 inches
          • FREE Shipping to continental 48 United States
          • Item leaves our facility in aprox. 11 business days, plus 3-10 days to arrive at your door

          ASIN: B000HK1XX6
          Abel TV Stand In Maple Finish

          Product Description

          This maple TV stand is called Abel. There are open storage shelves with trim finish. There are six metal square rod legs. Size is 59 inches wide x 20 inches depth x 22 inches high.

          Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-700 for All Bluetooth-Enabled Phones - White
          Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
          • It would have been great....
          Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-700 for All Bluetooth-Enabled Phones - White

          Manufacturer: Nokia
          ProductGroup: Wireless
          Binding: Wireless Phone Accessory

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          Product Features:
          • Talk time up to 6 hours, standby time up to 160 hours
          • Switch between phone and handsfree modes
          • Answer/End, redial, voice dial activate, mute, and volume controls on the headset
          • Optional earloop and charger included
          • Lanyard included for easy carrying

          ASIN: B000GZ9W6M
          Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-700 for All Bluetooth-Enabled Phones - White

          Product Description

          The lightweight elegance of the Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-700 complements its simplicity and convenience perfectly.


          With an optional ear loop for a better fit and a strap to hold the headset when not in use, this headset lets you fully control your calls while keeping your sense of style.
          For mobile phones and devices compatible with Bluetooth Specification 1.1 or higher, and supporting handsfree and/or headset profiles.
          Talktime: 6 Hrs
          Sales Package Contents:
          - Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-700
          - Headset Strap
          - Ear Loop
          - Nokia Compact Charger AC-3
          - User Guide

          Customer Reviews:

          3 out of 5 stars It would have been great...........2007-05-27

          This earpiece is decent to say the least. I would have given at least 4 stars if the earpiece would have been of better quality. Maybe my ears aren't large enough... no, the customer is always right so the earpiece was faulty. It would slide all over the place resulting in me constantly adjusting it in my ear. The sound quality is great if the phone is nearby... if the phone is more than 2-2.5 feet away the static kicks in big time. The only good thing about that is the person on the other line doesn't notive any deterioration until approxmately 5 feet. I would walk into my bathroom... which is ajoined to my room.... and would have a connection full of static. As I said before this headset would have received at least one more star had the earpiece been more practical... I can live with the poor performance when taking distance into consideration.

          Hitech - USB Data Cable (USB to Mini USB) for Digital Camera, Cell Phone, PDA, MP3 Player
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            Hitech - USB Data Cable (USB to Mini USB) for Digital Camera, Cell Phone, PDA, MP3 Player

            Manufacturer: Hitech
            ProductGroup: CE

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            Product Features:
            • USB to mini USB
            • Allows you to transfer data from your devices to your computer and vice versa
            • Compatible with select digital cameras, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 Players
            • Length: 1 meter (3.28 FT)
            • Compatible with device that has mini USB outlet

            ASIN: B000HM02H2
            Hitech - USB Data Cable (USB to Mini USB) for Digital Camera, Cell Phone, PDA, MP3 Player

            Product Description

            Compatible with many digital cameras, cell phones, PDAs, MP3 players that have mini USB outlet. Compatible with Motorola RAZR V3 / V3c

            Lithium Ion Digital Cameras Battery For Fuji FinePix F601Zoom
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              Lithium Ion Digital Cameras Battery For Fuji FinePix F601Zoom

              Manufacturer: Batteries.com
              ProductGroup: CE

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              Lithium Ion Digital Cameras Battery For Fuji FinePix F601Zoom

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              PNY 2 Pack 2gb USB 2.0 Attache Flash Drives
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                PNY 2 Pack 2gb USB 2.0 Attache Flash Drives

                Manufacturer: PNY
                ProductGroup: CE

                USB Flash Drives USB Flash Drives | Drives & Storage | Computer Add-Ons | Computers & Add-Ons | Categories | Electronics | 1 GB & Over | 128 MB | 256 MB | 512 MB | 64 MB & Below
                Product Features:
                • Compatible with most PC/MAC laptop and desktop computers.
                • Maximizes storage capacity, resolution and speed.
                • Offers high performance, low power consumption, non-volatile storage
                • Store, erase and reuse. Attach?drives can be reused over and over without loss of quality
                • Attach?drives will perform in a variety of climates, weather conditions and temperature extremes

                ASIN: B0010D9P34
                PNY 2 Pack 2gb USB 2.0 Attache Flash Drives

                Product Description

                A great solution to capture, store and share digital images, music, games, and documents.

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