This flat panel from Syntax overcomes the typical LCD bug-a-boos of slow response time and poor video processing to offer a snappy, high-resolution image right up there with the best of its type. Slow response time means the lights don’t go out as quickly as they come on, and some older LCD panels were known to show psychedelic trails behind fast-moving objects on screen. (Acid flashback, anyone?) The Olevia doesn’t. With a native resolution of 1366 x 768, the Olevia boasts a lot of pixels for sure, but it also has the video-processing chops to deliver crisp, clean images from downconverted 1920 x 1080 HD. Like all the LCD flat panels we’ve seen so far, its blacks prevent it from being a dedicated theater display. Still, it makes a killer second TV, even in a brightly lit room.

The Olevia 747i is a perfect example of how novel technologies can benefit from the lessons of the past. Company execs tapped analog-era video techs—and their focus on physical engineering rather than software—to help guide the whiz-kid engineers designing this set. Of course, the young guys got to flex as well, which is why the 747i works as a plug-and-play computer monitor.

The 47-inch Olevia 747i LCD HDTV promises high contrast, fast response and a 178-degree viewing angle. The 747i bundles the Silicon Optix Realta HQV video processor and a full range of brightness, contrast, color, tint and sharpness controls for recreating image quality as it was meant to be viewed. Big Picture Technology is said to display 37 percent more of an analog signal and 11 percent more of a digital signal without distortion from image expansion.

It’s the only 65-inch 1080p LCD HDTV with a Silicon Optix Realta Hollywood Quality Video (HQV) video processor. In addition to studio-quality images, the 265TFHD boasts 2,000:1 contrast ratio, fast 6-ms response time, picture-in-picture/split screens, and dual HDMI inputs. Upgradeable firmware via USB will keep you up on the latest technology features.

OLEVIA LT42HVi is a breathtaking 16:9 42" widescreen HDTV that can easily enhance the decor of any family room, living room or den. Incorporating IDEA Technology, this 42" LCDTV delivers all the video and sound enhancements accompanied with amazing video content. It features a native resolution of 1366 x 768 S-IPS panel that provides high brightness, a 1600:1 dynamic contrast ratio, with wide viewing angles (178º H x 178º V). The LT42HVi speakers are detachable and able to be positioned in two places, beneath the LCD TV screen or on the sides of the LCD TV. An additional speaker bezel kit will be available for purchase, which will allow you to make the conversion possible. With a fully integrated ATSC digital tuner input, the LT42HVi is a complete state-of-the-art HDTV. This means you can "plug and play" with any digital high-definition set-top box or simply receive local high definition broadcasts over the air for free. It features DUAL Progressive Scan Component inputs and HDMI inputs to support the latest video technology craze within the industry. It is PC compatible and delivers 25 watts of enhanced surround sound. It offers PIP split screen views to enable simultaneous TV/PC source viewing at one time. Furthermore, the LT42HVi features a patent-pending rear panel AV Lamp for best visibility when accessing the rear inputs.