5 thoughts on “Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock”

1. Review by Sim Fan for Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock
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   I bought three new 32-inch LCD TVs in one week, and returned the first two because of faulty video inputs. The third TV I bought is this high-quality, Panasonic TC-L32X2 TV, which was just released in February 2010. My experience enabled me to compare three similar TVs, giving me good insight to write this review.

   I initially bought two other 32-inch LCD TVs; a Vizio VO320E and a Sony BRAVIA BX 300 Series (model KDL-32BX300). I returned both of them because of identical video input problems. I connected two different brands of DVD players to each TV, and when I played DVDs, there were alternating horizontal stripes of discoloration on the screen, indicating a problem with the video inputs on the TVs. I returned both TVs to the retailer because both of these DVD players worked perfectly on two other TVs in my house, including a one-year-old Panasonic plasma.

   Then I bought the Panasonic TC-L32X2 TV listed here. After the initial setup, the first thing I tested was the video output from a DVD player, and was relieved to find that the video was crisp and clear, with no stripes of discoloration like on the other two TVs. Then I flipped through the channels from a direct cable TV input (no cable box), and the TV output was excellent as well, and definitely better than the other two TVs that I had to return. Also, the build of the TV was noticeably of higher quality than the other two TVs. The remote has plenty of features, and is not cheap (like the ones that came with other two TVs).

   This Panasonic TC-L32X2 TV comes with one cable TV input, one set of component video inputs (red/blue/green video and red/white audio), two sets of composite video inputs (red/white/yellow), three HDMI inputs, a PC input, an iPod dock with connector cable and rear input, an SD camera card input, and a Dolby digital audio output.

2. Review by K. Shepard for Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock
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   I absolutely love this televison. At such a low price I did not expect too much but it arrived within only two days (that’s with the free shipping too!) and was amazing! The only complaints I have are that the base collects dust very easily, and also when assembling make sure you have a very long thin screwdriver or else it’ll be quite a battle putting this thing together. Other than that, I love this tv and set up was a breeze!

3. Review by Mary for Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock
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   This Panasonic TV has a great, clear picture. The 720p is perfectly fine for a 32 inch. I looked at plenty of TVs before I purchased this one. It was very easy to set up & the price was right!

4. Review by Ronald A. Palmer for Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock
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   This product exceeded my expectations. Ease of use; quality of product; aesthetics-I am truly satisfied with this Panasonic HDTV and its many features.

5. Review by Curtis G for Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock
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   After 18 years with a 25″ RCA tube TV, I finally stepped up to HD. After watching (and complaining) for three months about the inconsistent picture quality of a previous HDTV purchase (Sylvania TV/DVD combo), it’s a real pleasure to watch a quality TV with correct color reproduction and black levels that aren’t overwhelming.

   Great picture out of the box, even from extreme angles; so far I’ve only upped the brightness. When I get some time, I’ll use “Video Essentials” to set everything correctly. My wife claimed that the previous TV looked fine to her, but after just two days with this TV she commented, “The picture is really clear.” She was watching “Sex and the City” on Showtime HD and remarked that she could now see all the details in one of Carrie’s jackets, when before she thought it was all black. She also commented on the incredible detail in A Bug’s Life on DVD. (Watching all my son’s Pixar DVDs has become an absolute joy.)

   For me the test was Breaking Bad on AMCHD, and although the show’s palette tends toward dark and greenish, it’s far better than the Sylvania I replaced. After having watched an episode of Cougar Town, however, I’m beginning to believe that broadcast TV is a crapshoot in terms of proper color balance. DVDs are far more consistent. Speaking of which, I want to revisit a lot of my favorite movies now that I can watch them on a bigger, wider, clearer screen than I’ve ever had before. (Update 6/26/10: I just hooked up a new JVC XVBP11 Blu-ray Player and the detail and clarity is just stunning. You can often find me standing slack-jawed in the middle of the living room. Every day I love my TV a little more.)

   My wife absolutely loves the iPod dock and the ability to control the iPod with the TV remote; I’d love it if my album artwork showed up on the screen. Sound levels from the built-in speakers seem anemic, but since this TV will eventually go into the bedroom, I’ll live with it. Oddly, output levels seem OK when using the cable box, but very low when using the Blu-ray player (each uses its own HDMI input). That brings me to my one major beef about the set: Although it has three HDMI inputs and various other component/composite inputs, it has no external RCA output (only optical and Viera Link, whatever that is), so I can’t hook it up to either my non-optical receiver or my wireless headphone transmitter. One more thing that just came up: Occasionally the sound will distort, as if the signal is being doubled or physically “stretched.” Turning the TV off and on fixes the problem, but then, so does turning the cable box off and on (so I’m blaming the box). It happens so seldom that it’s not a huge deal, but it’s still slightly annoying.

   Overall, though, I’m very happy with this purchase, and will definitely consider a Panasonic Viera for our next (bigger, higher-resolution) HDTV. What blows my mind is that this TV cost about the same as my 25″ RCA did back in 1992. For what it’s worth, I took the RCA to Goodwill; as far as I know it’s still alive and kicking.

   Update 7/31/10: I’m taking half a point off for the lack of USB inputs. We have a Flip Video camera and I would really like to hook it to the TV so we can watch our videos, but there’s no USB port (well, it wasn’t important until now). I tried running it through the Blu-ray player, but that was a no-go. And I can’t use my iPod because Flip videos won’t play on it. Grr.