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Westinghouse SK Series

The SK Series is Westinghouse's entry level line of 720p televisions introduced in 2008. These sets contain the standard features expected in this price range, including two HDMI inputs, differentiating themselves through lower budget pricing. Enhancements over previous offerings from the American manufacturer include improved specifications, and better picture/image mode customizations for greater flexibility. Westinghouse offers more advanced televisions with a native resolution of 1080p in the VK Series and TX Series.

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Westinghouse SK Series
MSRP $549 - $849
Release date May, 2008
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Specs

  • 720p native resolution 
  • 1,200:1 contrast ratio
  • 10-watt speakers
  • Inputs: 2xHDMI, 1xComponent, 1xVGA, 1xS-Video, 2xComposite
  • Outputs: 1xRCA, 1xSPDIF Optical

Speakers - The speakers deserve special mention as they are more powerful than those found in competing sets. Westinghouse is intended for budget consumers and therefore the set is probably meant to deliver adequate sound experience without the need for a separate receiver and speaker setup.

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Some models in the SK series contain a built-in front loading DVD player, so pay attention to the model numbers when shopping.

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This report was started May 15, 2008 at 3:22 pm by Omar
with the last edit occurring January 11, 2009 at 12:32 am by ralli
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Westinghouse SK-26H570D

• Westinghouse 26" HDTV DVD Combo (SK-26H570D)

UPC: 882777056103

EAN: 882777050408

MPN: SK-26H570D

Westinghouse SK-26H730S

• Westinghouse 26" LCD 720p HDTV - SK-26H730S

• Westinghouse 26" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

UPC: 882777055809

EAN: 882777055809

MPN: SK-26H730S

Westinghouse SK-32H570D

• Westinghouse SK-32H570D - 32" LCD TV with built-in DVD player - widescreen - 720p - HDTV - black

• SK-32H570D 32" LCD TV w/ DVD Player

UPC: 882777056202

EAN: 882777056202

MPN: SK-32H570D

Westinghouse SK-40H520S

• Westinghouse 40-Inch LCD HDTV

• SK-40H520S 40" LCD TV

UPC: 882777052808

EAN: 0882777052808

MPN: SK-40H520S

Westinghouse SK-26H570D

• Westinghouse 26" HDTV DVD Combo (SK-26H570D)

• "Westinghouse Silver 19"" Portable LCD Flat Panel HDTV - PT19H140SS/ Touch Sensitive Key Pad/ 2 HD Inputs/ 720p/1080i Resolution/ PC Monitor Capability/ Two 3.5 Watt Down Firing Speakers/ Silver Finish"

UPC: 882777054901

EAN: 882777050408

MPN: PT19H140S

Competitors

Westinghouse SK Series is ranked 2nd among it's competitors.  See the top picks in Televisions »
Sharp AQUOS D44U Series

Sharp AQUOS D44U Series

MSRP  $900 - $1,300    Released  February, 2008
Pros
  • Ambient light sensor
  • Lots of picture adjustment options
  • Deep black levels
Cons
  • No side inputs
  • No 1080p support
  • Inaccurate color temperature
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Panasonic Viera LX85 Series

Panasonic Viera LX85 Series

MSRP  $799 - $899    Released  May, 2008
Pros
  • Good black level performance
  • Very wide viewing angle
Cons
  • No dedicated PC input
  • Disappointing speakers
ProSCORE
2 reviews
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Vizio VW Series

Vizio VW Series

MSRP  --    Released  February, 2008
Pros
  • Inexpensive
  • HDMI 1.3 inputs
Cons
  • 2 HDMI inputs
  • Doesn't support a 1080p signal
ProSCORE
2 reviews
60
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Toshiba AV500U Series

Toshiba AV500U Series

MSRP  $430 - $1,300    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • Intended as a budget TV
  • large range of sizes - perfect for rooms of all sizes
  • inexpensive
Cons
  • Lacks fourth generation pixel processing
  • only 720p
ProSCORE
2 reviews
60
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Sony Bravia L4000 Series

Sony Bravia L4000 Series

MSRP  $700 - $950    Released  June, 2008
Pros
  • A budget-conscious Sony television
Cons
  • No dynamic backlight
ProSCORE
1 review
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LG LG30 Series

LG LG30 Series

MSRP  $430 - $1,400    Released  March, 2008
Pros
  • 3 HDMI 1.3 inputs
  • 1080p support over component
  • 60p/30p/24p over component and HDMI
  • HDMI link connectivity
Cons
  • off-angle viewing
  • backlight bleeding
ProSCORE
3 reviews
75
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Samsung 3 Series (2008)

Samsung 3 Series (2008)

MSRP  $399 - $1,200    Released  February, 2008
Pros
  • Dynamic backlight
  • 2x HDMI Inputs
Cons
  • Lacks the "Entertainment Mode" settings from the Series 4 and up
  • For a TV this small, you don't need 1080p support. That is not a con
  • No 1080p support!
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4 reviews
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1.  avatar electroman said:

I've reviewed the 26H730s. This is a low cost TV with a decent picture, however, the TV does not compare to comparably sized Sharp or Samsung. Video quality is average rated at about a 6 on a scale of 10. Angled viewing is not great especially vertical angles. Backlight is bright and leaves blue/purple hues to many dark scenes. Audio is the big problem with this TV. Constant loud "Hiss" out of the speakers except when muted. Most notable at low volume levels like when watching at night. Very, Very annoying. Sounds like they used a very cheap audio component for this TV. Audio pops on turn on and off and the contstant background hiss will be found very annoying to most. I would rate the audio 2 out of 10. Case and looks are nice. Thin bezel and modern styling - would rate stying an 8 out of 10. Inputs - NO S VIDEO on this tv. If you plan on using s-video connection then you must buy another tv. Otherwise, I/O are fine with hdmi, component video, etc. Overall score for this tv would be a combined 4 out of 10. Not great but not too terrible excpet for audio. Price is good and if you are looking for a low end occasional use only HDTV then I guess it is O.K. but the audio is a big problem. You are much better of spending an extra $100 and getting a sharp or samsung both of which are rate much higher than this tv.
Aug 25, 2008 7:25am
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