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Up for Review: Sanyo DP32649 LCD TV. With a native resolution of 1365 x 768 pixels, this HDTV is a very modest offering from Sanyo. Most of the programs telecast on TV are in 720p and so this set is just ideal for them. Movie-watching on Blu-ray players can be a bit of a let down with 720p because the requirement is clearly 1080p. Gaming can also be a problem due to this reason. But the most important TV programs can be seen without any hitches. Besides, this leads to a lower price tag of $460 MSRP.
The inclusion of 7W speakers leaves a lot to be desired. Most of the HDTVs today sport a combined effect of 20W to provide a very good audio. The Sanyo DP32649 needs to be improved in this aspect. The default picture setting is also not soothing to the eyes. There needs to be a visible improvement in the color pattern so that the images look better. But the picture quality is good in comparison to other brands in this price range. The TV is basically good to be bought as a second option in the house.
Sanyo DP32649 Features and Specifications Review:
- 31.5” display
- 720p display resolution
- 16:9 aspect ratio
- 178 degrees viewing angle
- 191 total channels
- Integrated NTSC/ATSC/Clear QAM tuner
- 3D Y/C digital comb filter
- XDS-Extended Data Service capability
- V-Guide Parental Control
- Trilingual Menus: English, Spanish, French
- Auto Channel Search
- 2 HDMI
- 1 USB input
- Energy Star compliant
A review shows that the Sanyo DP32649 has a built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner which is good enough for both analog and digital signals. It does not need a separate set top box to view TV programs. Connectivity is very good with HDMI, component input, composite input, S-video input, PC input, USB port and a headphone. HDMI enables connection with high definition devices like Blu-ray players, gaming consoles and camcorders. PC input enables the HDTV to be used as a computer monitor and the presence of the USB port helps to plug in a digital camera.
This HDTV has a response time of 5 ms which is very good for fast action scenes. Blurring is less together with picture lag. The resulting effect is a fine picture quality. This is further enhanced by the metallic finish of the bezel which looks very good under bright lights. This HDTV has all the basic features of an HDTV with a comparatively less price tag. It is worth buying the Sanyo DP32649 as a second option in the house.
YouReviewElectronics.com gives Sanyo DP32649 8/10 stars!
User Reviews
I bought this at Walmart just before Christmas for $298.00. I bought it to use as a multiple display computer system. I also use it to watch over the air digital TV. The tuner is great. It is also a super 2nd monitor for watching movies via iTunes and Netflix. I sit about 5 feet from it and the images are clear and sharp, the text readable and the display brightness can easily be toned down. There’ a built in TV Guide schedule too! Easy to access side inputs and outputs and USB input for photo browsing complete the package. One thing it doesn’t have? Buttons. There are no external control bottons. None. Not even a power button. The remote is essential for operation.
p.s. The control buttons are on the back, you have to reach behind the unit to access them.
I JUST BOUGHT A SANYO DP32649 AND IT WORKS GREAT. THE PICTURE IS AWESOME. I DON’T UNDERSTAND THE GUY WHO SAID THE PICTURE WASN’T THAT GOOD.
Bought this at Walmart in May 2009. It no longer works and am having trouble trying to get some kind of customer support!!!
Will never buy any Sanyo product again if this is the kind of support they offer.
I purchased this TV a few months ago. While I liked it in comparison to other TVs the store had on display in it’s price range, I was sorely disappointed in the sound quality when I brought it home. You really can’t tell the quality of the sound until you bring it home and set it in your living room. There is little to no bass and it sounds tinny, like a budget TV from the 1970s. You can get used to it after a while, but it was a step-down from my previous TV — which was an RCA console from the early 90s. Imagine that. Overall, in the $300-$350 price range… this is the winner in terms of picture quality and design of unit. I have a 25″ Sanyo TV in my bedroom that is 11 years old and still working well… I figured it was worth the gamble.