Zenith IQB27FW Standard Televisions
Zenith IQB27FW Standard Televisions
USER REVIEWS
[Aug 11, 2000]
PL
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Flat screen really does increase sense of depth, component video input, 3 s-video inputs, 4 composite video inputs, 1 composite video and 1 s-video OUTPUT, superb 3D digital comb-filter, solid power supply, nice translucent menus, 2 tuner PIP, remote controls DVD, DBS, VCR, and AUDIO components (even some CD players and cassette decks)
Weakness:
slight (but annoying) geometric distortion (a common problem to flat-screen or near flat-screen direct-view TVs) When my Panasonic Superflat broke again (twice in 2 years!) I decide to hell with Panasonic. The first TV I looked at was the top of the line 27" Toshiba Cinema Series (I forget the model number). Pretty nice picture in warm/movie mode but once I had everything adjusted to my liking the light output was limited. It looked great in the dark but with even moderate room lighting the picture would wash out. It also had some geometry problems and the comb filter wasn't as good as the Zenith. Next I looked at the 27" Wega but the geometry errors were even worse that the Toshiba, plus, at $850 I could get a nice 32". Similar Products Used: Panasonic Superflat (CT-27SF14) |
[Aug 09, 2000]
Jon
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Flat screen, tons of inputs-including component! Picture. Price. Dual tuner for PIP.
Weakness:
Weight!!! And maybe the remote is a little weak... My 6 year old trinitron went out a few months ago, which did not make me happy. I am in the process of updating my home theater system, so I wanted a RPTV or larger tube TV that was HDTV-ready, but didn't see anything for the price that I wanted to spend the money for yet, so I decided to find something I could live with for the next year or so until I can get the Pioneer Elite series RPTV! Similar Products Used: Older "V" series trintron |
[Aug 28, 2001]
Jason Schmidtgall
Audiophile
Strength:
Options, Options, Options...Component video, s-video in and out, Crisp flat screen picture
Weakness:
Took ~10 hours to warm up to a great picture, Weighs TOO Darn much Wow! I found this TV marked down from $629 to $350. I was actually looking for a 32-35' but I couldn't pass this up. Once I lugged the thing home and hooked it up I wasn't impressed. Although, after 10-15 hours of watching(not continuous) the picture became more and more clear. Now, the color is outstanding and the objects are crystal clear. The flat tube is a great option. Best yet, component video from DVD makes the picture sparkle. Similar Products Used: Sony Wega |
[Aug 22, 2000]
Zach Friedland
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Flat Screen, 4 Video Inputs, Component Video, S Video, Dual Tuner PIP, Audio Out.
Weakness:
NONE! This TV Rocks! Bought this TV as a less expensive alternitive to the WEGA line, and like it better then the WEGA. Used mostly for DVD watching through the Component Video: incredible quality. I like watching movies at home better than in the theater. Dual Tuner PIP is fast and very helpful. Similar Products Used: Panasonic SF Series, WEGAs |
[Oct 07, 2001]
LARR GREEN
Strength:
cost
Weakness:
IT'S A POOR TV. IT'S A ZENITH ROTTEN TV. picture in picture never worked. Two years after purchased, TV Similar Products Used: NONE THIS BAD |
[Nov 05, 2000]
Jon Kiefer
Audio Enthusiast
Strength:
Component video (at this price range!), plenty of inputs (4 total), Great picture from crisp to smooth
Weakness:
The front panel-mainly the bottom section looks rather cheap and unpleasing to look at. I had a real tough time deciding at first. It was between the comparable Sony and the Zenith. Though I am not very fond of Sony products. They tend to break a lot or have some problem arise a bit too often, BUT I have always loved their t.v.'s. Great styles, great remotes, great features, and reliable. Similar Products Used: Several Sony t.v.'s from 13"-32" |