FEATURES:

• 1080p High definition display
• 3 HDMI inputs
• 6,000:1 contrast ratio
• Wide horizontal and vertical angles
• Wall mountable
• Parental Control
• Sleep timer
• Built-in digital tuner

REMOTE: RMT-21

RATING: 4 out of 5 stars

Welcome to a review of the Westinghouse CW40T8GW LCD HDTV. This model is sleek and stylish, with a wide screen to give you that home theater feeling, but compact enough to fit in almost any room of the house. Set-up is a snap and the TV is so lightweight that just about anyone can mount it. The menu is easy to use and offers many display options so that you can customize it with your preferences. With its 178 degree wide vertical, and horizontal angles, anyone can watch from anywhere in the room. It delivers bright, vibrant colors and clean, crisp images. Although this model has a 60hz, as opposed to a refresh rate of 120hz, not many people can discern the difference between 60hz and 120hz. The picture quality is still excellent, especially for the low price. With the parental control feature, parents can rest easy knowing that they can select the types of movies and shows that their children can view. The 3 HDMI inputs is more than adequate for most users needs. This TV is simplistic with its offerings, but it is easy to use, delivers a high quality picture and is quite a bargain for the low price tag.

The remote that accompanies this model is RMT-21. It is a standard model which is easy to navigate. At times however, the signal from the remote to the TV appears to be weak thereby forcing the viewer to very carefully get closer to the TV and point in the correct direction.

The 2 speakers for this model are found in the rear and are 6 watts. Many flat, lightweight TVs have been known to have poor quality speakers and this model is no exception. There are those who are satisfied with the sound quality this model produces. However, the majority of people who purchase this model are disappointed with the “sounds like everything is in a tin cup” sound. The solution appears to be attaching any sound system or high quality speakers into one of the HDMI ports. Once this is done, the sound quality greatly improves and customers can enjoy the sound and a crystal clear picture knowing that they paid a bargain price.

PROS:
• Excellent picture quality with clean, crisp images
• Adequate number of HDMI ports
• Low price
• Easy to set-up

CONS:
• Average sound quality
• Weak signal from remote control
• No internet connectivity

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