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 Decent Quality 42" LCD for under $1,000 July 11, 2009
Philip (Richmond, US, Canada)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this TV 1.5 years ago for $900. The design is nice and simple, while the audio and image quality is somewhat mediocre.
WARNING! Not compatible with all HDMI devices! March 5, 2009
Kevin Garcia
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this TV and originally had problems with the video signal dropping. I had to go to the Westinghouse website and download a firmware update just to watch anything through the low res RCA jacks. However, the HDMI which is the only way to fully realize HD is an issue that Westinghouse has no plans to resolve! Reps from both Panasonic and Westinghouse told me there is a compatibility issue that renders the port useless. I had previously used the Panasonic Blu Ray player (35) on an insignia with no problems. But at your own risk!
Great TV but watch what blu ray player you pair with it! January 13, 2009
Mr. Michael S. Kelly (Fort Lee, NJ United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
This is a nice tv for a fair price. Its really nice to see the HD via cable using the HDMI connection. However, when looking for a stand alone blu ray disc player....buyer beware. I purchased the Panasonic BD55 because CNET rated it excellent at hd playback as well as excellent at upconverting regular dvds. Unfortunately I came across a firmware issue - I cannot use the HDMI connection. Panasonic uses a higher version of the HDMI software than the tv does - incompatibility renders my player unable to produce true HD. HUGE BUMMER!!!!!!! Spoke with Panasonic, spoke with Westinghouse. There is no backward compatibility and Westinghouse has no solution in the works for customers. So beware with this company - they say they are providing high end electronics at fair prices but they've gone cheap on the software essentially tells its customers 'sorry we cant help you'. I dont like that attitude at all. Will make me think twice about recommending this product to anyone - actually thinking about replacing it even though its only several months old. I mean, the whole idea was to get true HD; if I cant get it with the blu ray movies then whats the point?
 Absolute Junk December 26, 2008
T. Johanson (River Falls, WI)
3 out of 3 found this review helpful
I originally bought this TV at Best Buy, brand new. Within three months I started having problems with the TV not powering on. Then one day after using the sleep timer to turn the TV off, and try and turn it back on a couple of hours later, nothing. Nothing happened, DEAD. After a hastle with Best Buy and warranty return policies they finally gave me a replacement. Now that I have my "new" replacement I'm still unhappy. I now have couple dead pixels (white spots) on the screen, problems with the TV detecting the HDMI input from my Xbox and DVD player, and worst of all it still has the same problems as the first one powering up. I've tried everything they (Westinghouse) suggested; new power outlets, disconnecting the components, and resetting the TV. Nothing. SAVE yourself the money and hassle, DON'T BUY THIS TV. Take it from someone who has experienced the lack of support and garbage quality of this so called TV.
 Stunning Picture! December 9, 2008
Meriidian (USA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I've had the Westinghouse TX-42F430S for a little over three weeks now and am very pleased with the HDTV. I have been thinking of buying a 1080p LCD HDTV for some time now, perhaps as many people have and finally purchased this one and thought to add to the reviews for what it is worth.
br /Many people have expressed the pros and cons, problems, or none, concerns and such, and I thought to try to add to that list, though the list by others is rather exhaustive in some respects.
br /The picture is stunning with 1080i content, and even 720p is impressive as well, the standard 480i is weaker for the most part, but that is to be expected as I suppose, but still watchable if one desires.
br /It has great clarity, loose threads on clothing can be seen, heavy makeup on women, the little bumps, hairs on peoples skin, veins in eyes, mottled appearance of skin, freckles and such, or lack thereof. It's terrific and am very pleased with that.
br /Colors seem true, and the panel itself to the eyes not busy, but quiet, with very little pixel movement on quality feeds and proper lighting.
br /It exhibits great depth of field at times. Good quality photography can bring out a three dimensional feel.
br /Other things: it changes channels rather quickly for digital, appearance is a personal thing, but I like the way it looks,
br /I receive broadcast over the air, so that is all I can comment on, but that is where is supposed to shine anyway.
br /Content such as evening prime time shows in 1080i are very pleasing to watch, The Today show, the Tonight show, and Letterman, Saturday Night live and things of that nature one has to be impressed with the TV.
br /Football has its variations depending on the feed, the cameras used, the stadium and lighting, night games, and such. But overall very pleased and that is just because of the limitations imposed by the conditions, not the TV itself. With poorer feeds there can be some pixeling on long shots, replays and such, but on good feeds, and lighting, and cameras barely noticeable. Overall I would think a sports fan would not be unhappy with this HDTV.
br /Here is something that might be of help to those that have been trying to find a video profile to use that is pleasing, well, pleasing to me at least. I did I take some time to research video profiles, finding one on a review at Cnet, and have modified that video profile, and am pleased with that for most viewing.
br /I took one of the profiles, Game in this instance and modified it as follows. Brightness 55, Contrast 50, Saturation 42, Hue 48, Sharpness 15, Backlight 100, Color Temperature (Neutral), on the next menu (Calibration), Deinterlace (on), 3D Comb Filter (on), Skin Tone 55, Color Temperature (Neutral), Dynamic Contrast (on), Black Adjustment 55, White Adjustment 50, Saturation 42, Hue 48, Sharpness 15, Backlight 100. (By the way the Dynamic Contrast on mine does work.) You can try this if you like, and see if it works for you. I do get deep blacks this way, and people look natural, and scenes in dimly lit areas still come through, it has a very natural look to it, not a punchy look to draw attention like store displays. It's not overly bright for dimly lit rooms, and all this, of course, in my estimation.
br /Others have expressed a weakness with Blacks, after video profiling I have no problems with the blacks not being black enough.
br /Anyway, its late in the game for this model, and I mainly wanted to add the video profile for others that may be looking for one. Enjoy your viewing if you happen to have one, or are thinking about purchasing one.
br /Oh, by the way, this is my sixth Westinghouse LCD Product and have been very pleased with them. Very pleased with customer service as well.
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