Summary: I still watch a lot of SQ TV programs and don’t yet want to commit to the HD-DVD or Blu-Ray as the winner HD-quality DVD standard. So chose to get the Syntax Olevia 747i, for the quality of its upscaling capabilities with SQ DVDs and TV channels. Obviously, I also wanted the best quality 1080p HDTV display. That this baby has 2 tuners (allowing PIP), and has paid attention to cutting down glare on screens is a definite plus (though the glass plate to do that makes it very heavy).

Technical reviews I've read mark down the color display of the 747i for sallow blacks, but they're very acceptable to my eyes and in my living room. The TV display comes fully adjusted from the factory (very nice!) - just as well, because the system setup controls are _very_ consumer-unfriendly.

Changing input options (from cable to HDMI, etc) is cumbersome because the remote can only scroll through the 9 input options clockwise... And why can't they include a printed User Manual for the price charged?

A major issue with this TV at this time is that very few retailers have it on display or in stock, you have to pretty much buy it based on its reputation on online and published reviews.

But let me tell you that I _definitely_ do not regret my purchase (have had it two months), and every time I watch a program or movie on it, I think it again.

Summary: What Can I say about this TV? It is ABSOLUTELY a GORGEOUS TV..

I grew up only knowing SONY TV's.. I thought they were the best.. I was in the market for a SLEEK LCD HDTV, and I went to a local store to compare the TV's, there was the SONY, SAMSUNG, OLEVIA, and other brands..

Looking at the picture quality, the OLEVIA in my opinion had the best picture quality. The pictures are CRISP, SHARP, and makes watching HD SPORTS and DISCOVERY HD an experience you will never forget. You are IMMERSED in the WORLD that you are watching. SPORTS feels like YOU ARE PLAYING WITH THE PLAYERS.. Football and Basketball, seems like I'm standing next to the Players.. LEBRON JAMES dunking over you. With the NATURE SHOWS, WOW is all I can say.. The TREES, the BUGS, the ANIMALS and NATURE all around you .. you are TOTALLY IMMERSED IN THE EXPERIENCE......The picture quality in my opinion was MUCH better than the BEST SAMSUNG, BEST SONY, or BEST SHARP..

The Olevia had a VERY SLEEK design, and I've been receiving tons of compliments from friends and family. Even when the TV is off, it looks like a work of art there in the living room..It is SLEEK, STURDY, futuristic, and CLEAN design that will get you compliments from all friends.

Best of all, price is much better than SAMSUNG, SONY, and LG..

I heard from a techie friend of mine that with the other brands, you are paying extra for the name.. With the OLEVIA, you get no nonsense.. It's an amazing piece.

I advise everyone to go to their local stores and compare before purchasing. But I love it sooo much.. Better than Samsung, Sony, LG, or Sharp.. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED..


Oh, and one final note.. Try hooking up your PC to this Beast.. You will be knocked out ~!! Looks like a 42\" LCD for your computer. the RESOLUTION IS THE BEST OUT THERE.. . just AWESOME.. and if you have a PS3, FORGET ABOUT IT~!!! it's VIRTUAL REALITY~!

Summary: I was very skeptical of buying a black friday brand tv at the price of Sony. I researched a lot for about 6 months before i pulled the trigger. None the less, I and my wife have been very happy with the purchase. The SD upscaling is wonderful as promised. I have tried Casino Royale bluray disc and it looks like 3d.

Few things I would like to have, but not there:
- Easy to switch source, rather than cycling through them all
- Remote is lousy. Could not program dishnetwork cable box.