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The Panasonic TX-L32E6 — Ideal for TV Lovers on a Budget

July 1, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

Choosing the best TV to fit your budget can be tough, especially when it seems like the prices of televisions just keep getting higher. You want a TV that meets your viewing needs. You want one that comes with a TV remote that is easy to use and gives you access to the different menus and features. Finally, you want a TV and remote that you can afford without having to take out a small loan. The Panasonic TX-L32E6 is a great television that will give you plenty of bang for your buck.

The Panasonic TX-L32E6 is available for around $650, which is more budget-friendly than many TVs on the market. This particular television has various features, including:

32-inch LCD screen with LED edge lighting
Very slim bezel and sleek design
USB and DLNA multimedia playback options
Calibration tools for adjusting the perfect picture
Easy to use Smart TV interface
Great picture for a low price

There are a few things that keep the Panasonic TX-L32E6 from being the best TV on the market, including:

Remote is lackluster
Loss of resolution through motion (but not so much that the picture suffers terribly)
Lack of choice when it comes to online streaming options

Overall, the Panasonic TX-L32E6 is a budget TV that will give you great viewing pleasure without sending you to the poorhouse. As long as your online streaming needs aren’t too significant, this television should easily meet your basic viewing needs.

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The Panasonic TC-LE60 Offers Great Quality at an Affordable Price

June 26, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

Panasonic has been manufacturing TVs and remote controls for years — it is a well-known and trusted name in electronics. The Panasonic TC-LE60 is one of their latest LED-LCD TVs that delivers great quality at an affordable price. If you are looking for a TV in the $800 price range from a trusted manufacturer, this Panasonic 1080p TV might be the answer.

The Pros:

There are a number of pros for the Panasonic TC-LE60, including:

Affordable price
Fabulous picture with deep blacks
Performs well in bright rooms
120Hz processing
Lots of Smart TV content
Remote features logical layout and clearly defined buttons
Minimalist styling that fits in with almost any décor

The Cons:

With the good, you have to accept the bad, and the Panasonic TC-LE60 does have a few cons:

Sound quality is not up to par with the picture quality
Off-angle viewing is quite poor, much like a plasma
Smart TV content has pop-up ads and can be cumbersome to navigate

When you look at the lists of pros and cons, with only three primary cons compared to six pros, it is easy to see why this TV is an overall winner. The quality of the picture, along with the price, make it an ideal choice for the midrange budget. If you have basic TV needs, this may be the right television for you. If you prefer something beyond the basic, you may need to keep shopping. But the Panasonic TC-LE60 should definitely be in the running.

I Just Want My Remote Control To Work! Let Us Do That For You!

June 25, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

So many remote controls die over many years of usage and some of those remotes are no longer produced. This is where our remote control repair kit comes in handy. That annoying power button you have to press down super hard for it to turn the TV on or those pesky channel and volume buttons that are so stubborn, our kit zaps all of that. We have developed our own keypad repair kit that has been successful for over 10 years now, so that you can repair your sick remote in the comfort of your home. Call us at 1-855-5-REMOTE or visit the website at www.Replacementremotes.com to order your repair keypad kit today!

The Sharp LC-UQ17U Promises Too Much and Fails to Deliver

June 24, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

With the wide assortment of TVs and remotes on the market, finding one that fits your budget and your lifestyle is not easy. Doing ample research before investing in a TV can help ensure that you don’t find yourself stuck with a lemon. For instance: buying a TV with a remote that is so complicated, you need a universal with remote control codes just to operate your new TV! Replacement Remotes is here to help you sort through the madness and find the right TV to meet your needs.

A closer look at the Sharp LC-UQ17U reveals that this LED-backlit LCD TV is not all that it’s cracked up to be. Since 4K technology seems to be the latest rage, but not everyone can afford a 4K TV, Sharp decided to create a television that acts like a 4K TV — and it falls within the $1600 to $2500 price range.

The Sharp LC-UQ17U is a 1080p TV that features deep blacks and shadow detail, giving it a nice quality display — but that’s about as far as it goes. This TV tries to give you 4K technology, but fails. The Revelation engine, which is supposed to give the display the 4K boost, actually hinders the picture quality at times. It can smudge the finer details and add artifacts during the darker-colored scenes. The pixilation of this TV is often noticeable, which means that you cannot sit too close to the screen — another 4K feature that Sharp fails to deliver.

Finally, the price is just too much for a fake 4K television — if you want true 4K technology, you can probably find it for a comparable price. The Sharp LC-UQ17U is fine, if you don’t mind spending the extra money for 4K technology that isn’t really 4K technology, but if all you want is a decent picture, you can surely find that in a more affordable model.

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The Samsung PNF8500 Series Delivers an Amazing Picture

June 19, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

Finding an awesome TV and a matching TV remote control may seem like an impossible challenge, especially with so many available models on the market. However, the Samsung PNF8500 series takes the guesswork out of the process. This television series delivers exactly what you would expect in the $2400 to $3100 price range.

This is an active 3-D, plasma television that offers a superb picture with a wonderful bright-room image. The details are in the shadows — literally! This TV series offers deep blacks and shadow detail that help create a beautiful image. The colors are accurate and uniform, giving you a smooth, crisp image that pops with details.

This TV series has an amazing remote that is packed with tons of features. It also comes equipped with 4 pairs of 3-D glasses. You can even operate this TV series by motion and voice commands! Samsung didn’t hold anything back when creating this series, as it offers the latest in Smart TV technology. Finally, the design is slim and sleek, making it a perfect fit for any interior design.

The biggest flaws with this TV series are the price and the power consumption. If you like living “green,” you may want to steer clear of this TV series — it consumes a lot more power than comparable LCD TVs. The price is also on the steep side, which means it is not a good fit for every budget.

Overall, this plasma TV series delivers more than what you might expect in terms of picture quality and features — but you can also expect to pay for these features and quality.

The #1 Best Selling Onkyo Audio/Video Receiver Remote Control

June 18, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

Onkyo audio video receivers are some of the best and well known receivers out there. So many of them last much longer than the remote as the years go by. Here at ReplacementRemotes.com, we decided to design and manufacturer our very own version of the original RC682M Onkyo remote control and boy did we nail it! Our remote is an exact spitting image of the original and performs just as good that comes with a 1 year warranty! This has become our #1 selling remote here at Replacement Remotes, out of over the 300,000 that we sell and have here in stock! So if you have lost yours, dog chewed it up, or if it has just stop working then give us a call toll free at 1-855-5-REMOTE.

All About the Vizio M2i-B TV Series

June 17, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

When choosing between TVs, the remote controls are an important part of the choice. You want one that gives you access to the functions you need without being too complicated or ugly. The Vizio M2i-B series of TVs has a great remote that features a QWERTY keyboard, and it is also in a sleek, silver color. There are other good features of this TV series.

For the price of about $1500, you get a TV that offers a great picture. It has a local dimming LED backlight that allows it to offer deep blacks and little blooming. There are plenty of picture adjustments available, too, which ensure that you are able to create the ideal picture. As a Smart TV, it has lots of available content and a user-friendly design. As mentioned, the remote is also quite stylish and handy, offering you plenty of feature-access, as well as a QWERTY keyboard.

Unfortunately, the sound quality of this TV series is not what you might expect from a $1500 television. The high price means a great picture — but the quality is really not that much better than what you will find in a cheaper model. The color is accurate, but not as accurate as it could be, and that goes for the video processing, too.

All in all, this is a sound TV series that delivers a great picture for a somewhat affordable price. The features make it seem like an even more expensive TV. Use your common sense when making the choice to buy this TV — it may be better to shop around for something comparable that delivers even more features.

The Vizio E0i-B TV Series — The Good and the Bad

June 12, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

From the TV remote to the actual television, finding the one that is the perfect fit for your home is hard. There are just so many TVs out there, and it is easy to get an information-overload while doing your research. Replacement Remotes is here to help make things a little easier by taking a closer look at the Vizio E0i-B series of TVs.

If you are looking for a TV that fits well within just about any budget, this series might be right for you. Prices ranges from $700 to $730, which is a very affordable price for a TV that delivers — and this series does deliver. While you cannot expect the same picture quality of a plasma TV, this LCD series holds its own against the competitors.

One of the best things about this series of TVs is its picture quality. The local dimming features allows the TV to provide you with deep blacks with little blooming. It also works great in a brightly-lit room, which is important if you enjoy staying out of the dark while enjoying your favorite shows. There are also lots of ways you can adjust the picture to perfection.

There is, of course, a downside. The TV remote for this series is not exactly brilliant, but it is sufficient. The sound quality for this series also leaves much to be desired, but if you hook it up to a surround sound system, you may not even notice. The video processing is not up to par with other TVs, but for the price, you really can’t beat it.

Is the Samsung UNF8000 the Right TV for You?

June 10, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

With so many TVs and their corresponding remotes on the market, it can be tough to choose the best one. The last thing you want to do is make a hasty decision. Knowing the ins and outs of each TV will help you make the right choice.

The Samsung UNF8000 is an LED LCD TV that has its good and bad points. First, let’s talk about the good stuff. The UNF8000 has superior picture quality. Some of the benefits of its picture quality include:

Deep blacks and accurate colors
Smooth video processing
A uniform screen

Each of these factors creates an absolutely brilliant picture. It also features a streamlined design with a tiny bezel and unobtrusive stand. The touchpad remote has a vast array of buttons and features, providing you access to all of the goodies within this TVs capabilities. It also comes equipped with 4 pairs of 3-D glasses.

Now, on to the not-so-good stuff. The price for the UNF8000 is steep, ranging from $1400 to $2300 dollars. The stand is low-profile, but it is wide, so you will need a larger surface to hold the TV. The cable box control features are still less than adequate, especially if you are primarily a DVR kind of person.

Overall, this is a great TV with lots of features to give you an awesome viewing experience — if you are prepared to shell out a large amount of money. Before you dive into purchasing this TV, weigh your options carefully and make sure your budget can afford the hit.

The Curious Curved TV: Sony KDL-S990A

May 6, 2014December 24, 2014 ReplacementRemotes.com

This LED-based LCD HDTV is one of the first HDTVs with a curved screen. Its release price was $4,000, which is a lot to pay for a TV. Its TV remote control is very long, with few buttons. The curve of the TV is very slight, but Sony states it is noticeable for the viewers near the center of the viewing angle. Due to this gentle, subtle curve, the HDTV must be placed on a wide stand. In addition, the TV itself is quite wide.

Instead of using OLED technology, Sony uses what it knows: LED technology. The resolution is 1080p, not 4K like other curved TVs. For such an HDTV, it offers a unique sound system, with eight speakers facing multiple directions. The surround sound is impressive, compared to many flat panel devices. The remote itself is nothing special. It offers the usual numbered buttons and a central directional pad with buttons above you can program.

Pros:

Great sound system
Powerful video processing
Whole suite of Smart TV apps
Built in Wi-Fi
Great picture and color
Energy Star certified
Active 3D technology

Cons:

Expensive
Very large footprint
Very heavy at over 100 lbs.

Bottom Line:

This is a great curved HDTV, but very expensive. Within a year, curved HDTVs might drop in price and offer better or different options. If you can afford the TV and must have this technology now, go for it. Just expect better technology to follow. In the meantime, you will have a great functioning HDTV. If you do order this TV and ever need a replacement remote, contact us for quick delivery.