If you are looking for a HDTV which offers a great viewing experience, along with the ability to play tunes and videos from your ipod or iphone, and a quality gaming experience, then the Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock should be on your short list.
With Panasonic’s VIERA image viewer allows the user to take advantage of functions such as playing slideshows of JPEG images (via an SD card) and a VIERA link feature which means you can use a single remote to control compatible components, such as blue-ray players, dvd players and digital cameras.
The price of the Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock makes this a very attractive buy; for the amount of features you get, this TV really is one of the best priced on the market for its range. And if you are wanting a TV for the kids (or adults) to plug in the Xbox or Wii, then you will not be disappointed with the graphics and viewing.
Pros
- Great value for money
- Game mode give great viewing whilst playing – sharp graphics and the VIERA image function makes the dark images in games stand out very clearly
- Good quality materials
- Easy initial set up
- Perfect if your music is stored on an ipod/iphone – means you don’t have to have a separate music system
- Comes with a good quality remote control
- Integrated alarm clock & sleep timer
Cons
- There have been a few customer complaints about the sound quality – but for the price, the audio quality is just fine. There is no point in comparing a $400 television with a $2000 one
- Panasonic do not provide access to the over the air TV guide provided via digital signal. If you are only hooked up via an antenna then you will not be able to access this system.
Product Features
- 32 inch (diagonally measured) screen – LCD CCFL screen
- Viewing angle of 178 degrees in all directions
- 2 x integral 10 watt speakers (20 watt total audio output with surround sound capabilities)
- Contrast ration 20,000 : 1
- 1366 x 768 pixels native resolution
- Multi lingual menu in English, French and Spanish
- ipod entertainment kit
- VIERA image viewer & VIERA link feature
Who is this for?
For a mid sized TV, the Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock really does provide excellent value for money. You can search, but you probably won’t find better. If you need an all round TV that gives a crisp, sharp picture, good sound, is a good choice for gamers and with a whole host of other features, then this baby could well be the one for you.
It ticks most of the boxes, whether you are looking for a main TV for the lounge, or a second TV for the bedroom. The sleep and alarm functions are an especially nice touch.
Why is this worth buying?
Value for money is probably top of the list here. Panasonic are known for good quality items, and although this is one of their cheaper lines, don’t think that it is lacking in thought and design. With enough gadgets to keep most people happy for many years, another nice thing about the Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock is the wonderfully easy set up. Just take it out of the box, fire it up and you’ll be watching within minutes. All in all, a highly recommended buy.