The Driver & The T.V.

The Driver...


By Popular Demand….

The T.V.

"The 537H is a 37” flat panel LCD TV capable of displaying 480i, 480p, 720p and 1080i video signals. It has a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner - meaning it can receive and decode over-the-air (OTA) analog and digital broadcast signals. The panel has a native resolution of 1366x768; it utilizes MediaTek’s MDDI technology.
Specifications quoted were provided courtesy of Syntax Olevia.

Key Specifications

37” widescreen (16:9) LCD TV with built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner 1600:1 contrast ratio 8 ms response time 1366 x 768 native resolution (up to 1080i) at 60hz Firmware upgradeable through USB MTK MDDI (Media Direct De-Interlacing) video processor Picture in picture and split screen 2:2/3:2 pull down Digital 3D comb filter Progressive scan One year on-site warranty Energy Star rated 180W power consumption Dimensions 40.82" x 32" x 12" Approximate weight: 60 pounds Connections and Audio

(1) HDMI w/ HDCP (3) Component video/RCA audio (2) Composite video/RCA audio (1) 15 pin D-sub/RCA audio (1) RF coaxial (1) USB (2) 15W bottom-mounted speakers (1) RCA audio output (1) Stereo mini jack output (1) Optical output

The 537H is a good product. It has the high-end performance to rival a Sony or Samsung but without the price tag of a larger manufacturer. The display of analog and standard digital signals is good. I noticed some issues with the presentation of moving text but when watching non-HD satellite the picture quality was almost as good as my Samsung DLP and the 1080P Westinghouse 42w2 that I reviewed a few months ago.

What does this tell me? Olevia makes a quality product and should be considered when looking for a LCD TV. Don’t be misled by my comments. There are LCD TVs that display a better non-HD picture but you will be hard-pressed to find one for this price in the 37” size.

The Bottom Line: Olevia's 537H is a must see for anyone looking to buy a LCD TV with a limited budget. If you're thinking about a Vizio because you saw some commercials then I suggest you find a store near you to see how Olevia stacks up against the competition. You might be surprised, in a good way, by what you see."