| Reviews : Westinghouse TX-42F430S 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV |
Technical Details
- Display Specifications
- Viewable Screen Size: 42" Diagonal
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Native/Optimum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Color Capability: 16.7 Million colors
Product Description
Turn your home theater into the embodiment of cinema expression with the new TX series from Westinghouse Digital. Meet the TX-42F430S, a 42?1080p LCD HDTV - truly the perfect TV for all your entertainment needs. This LCD HDTV offers 1080Pure - 1080p resolution out of all HD inputs (including component), an astounding four (4) HDMI inputs, and an integrated ATSC/NTSC/ClearQAM tuner. This display is not only an engineering marvel but designed with class and sophistication; featuring subtle curves and a thin 5.5?housing this display has a deep onyx bezel with brushed titanium accents. Enjoy the latest Blu-ray or HD DVD?movie, gaming on a PS3, Xbox 360 or Wii, or watching your favorite HD TV show.Similar Products
Customer Reviews
By K. OLEARY
I bought a Westinghouse SK-19H210S in February '08. It was an acceptable, modest cost HDTV until it suddenly stopped powering on 21 months after purchase (and very light use during those months). I can't speak with certainty about other models from Westinghouse, but heed my experience!
New it was $330 plus tax. Now it is worthless.
Though well out of its one-year warranty, I thought it worth asking if the company would address the problem (since who would ever pay a nickel for a TV that would die in less than two years). A Westinghouse customer service supervisor said they would only stand by their one-year warranty.
I won't buy a Westinghouse TV again, and you shouldn't buy one in the first place. A tip: Many Visa and MasterCard bank issuers include a one-year warranty extension on products with warranties of three years or less. If your bank offers this benefit, save your itemized original receipt, your card statement, and your warranty terms so that you can make a claim through Visa or MasterCard.
By Philip (Berkeley, CA, USA)
I bought this TV 1.5 years ago for $900. The design is nice and simple, while the audio and image quality is somewhat mediocre.
By Kevin Garcia
Bought this TV and originally had problems with the video signal dropping. I had to go to the Westinghouse website and download a firmware update just to watch anything through the low res RCA jacks. However, the HDMI which is the only way to fully realize HD is an issue that Westinghouse has no plans to resolve! Reps from both Panasonic and Westinghouse told me there is a compatibility issue that renders the port useless. I had previously used the Panasonic Blu Ray player (35) on an insignia with no problems. But at your own risk!
By Mr. Michael S. Kelly (Fort Lee, NJ United States)
This is a nice tv for a fair price. Its really nice to see the HD via cable using the HDMI connection. However, when looking for a stand alone blu ray disc player....buyer beware. I purchased the Panasonic BD55 because CNET rated it excellent at hd playback as well as excellent at upconverting regular dvds. Unfortunately I came across a firmware issue - I cannot use the HDMI connection. Panasonic uses a higher version of the HDMI software than the tv does - incompatibility renders my player unable to produce true HD. HUGE BUMMER!!!!!!! Spoke with Panasonic, spoke with Westinghouse. There is no backward compatibility and Westinghouse has no solution in the works for customers. So beware with this company - they say they are providing high end electronics at fair prices but they've gone cheap on the software & essentially tells its customers 'sorry we cant help you'. I dont like that attitude at all. Will make me think twice about recommending this product to anyone - actually thinking about replacing it even though its only several months old. I mean, the whole idea was to get true HD; if I cant get it with the blu ray movies then whats the point?
By T. Johanson (River Falls, WI)
I originally bought this TV at Best Buy, brand new. Within three months I started having problems with the TV not powering on. Then one day after using the sleep timer to turn the TV off, and try and turn it back on a couple of hours later, nothing. Nothing happened, DEAD. After a hastle with Best Buy and warranty return policies they finally gave me a replacement. Now that I have my "new" replacement I'm still unhappy. I now have couple dead pixels (white spots) on the screen, problems with the TV detecting the HDMI input from my Xbox and DVD player, and worst of all it still has the same problems as the first one powering up. I've tried everything they (Westinghouse) suggested; new power outlets, disconnecting the components, and resetting the TV. Nothing. SAVE yourself the money and hassle, DON'T BUY THIS TV. Take it from someone who has experienced the lack of support and garbage quality of this so called TV.
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