Is Chuck, who writes here that this is not enough of a protector for a flat screen TV, correct or is he wrong?
2080637
It's a cost vs. benefit situation. 1000 joules is better than 700 joules which is better than nothing. If you want to protect a very expensive appliance maybe you should look for a better solution. Absolute protection is not possible.
2080638
As I understand it, this is adequate protection for surge, just like the extension strip surge protectors, just this fits in the wall behind your TV. That is what mine is being used for. http://www.leviton.com/OA_HTML/ProductDetail.jsp?partnumber=5280-W&section;=39994
2080639
This unit is better than nothing against "power surges" To be fully protected. a "UPS" box might be suggested.
2080640
I didn't look at the other comments before responding... sorry. More is better, opinions vary, nothing is perfect, I deemed this adequate and it insures my warranty is not invalidated for not using a surge protector. Regarding how much more you might want, here is one reference: http://electronics.howstuffworks.com/everyday-tech/surge-protector7.htm
2080641
The higher the Joules rating for a surge protector, the better the protection for your electronic device. If you have an expensive flat screen TV, computer, etc., myself, I would have a device rated at 1000-1500 Joules or more, at minimum. The Leviton 15 Amp outlet is rated at 720 Joules and I believe the same for the 20 Amp outlet. For the higher rated surge protectors, you would have to use a power strip. So, I would say Chuck is correct. But, the Leviton surge outlets are better than a standard outlet that provide no protection!!
1936895
We've got it to protect against things thrown at it (we lost the previous 2 TVs because of such "accidents"), but fortunately it hasn't been tested yet. To me it seems strong enough to protect against projectiles like a Wii remote or a shoe. Against strong pushing it's different because it can flex a lot (specially n theare center), but I think it's still a lot better than nothing.
603578
beats me I have a Stupid TV...It's 25 years old I got so much crap rigged up I don't know if I am coming or going someone else did it for me but he is no longer available to ask what he did...When the tv dies...I'm just going to get a new tv I am not even going to try and add anymore cables or anything...I'm so far behind the times I can't do Net FLIX cause my DVD player is too old and has no WIFI...Good Luck.
1065896
Hi there! Definitely go with the dry screen when installing! Try to do it from one end to another. Don't put the whole protector onto the screen once. Try to do it as the instruction pictures show! Good luck!!
677580
Yes, skinney said. However, they did not cover single or sparse dead pixels. They only cover dead/stuck pixels if in the center of the screen or more than "Several" clumped together. I think this industry standard, shrug.
1503450
Yes. That is what I have. I had more than a little trouble getting the screen to be lint free before installing .... and the air bubbles drove me crazy. After only a few hours I yanked it off and chalked it up to experience. I should have gotten the anti-glare screen in the first place.
668328
The item does not cover the screen, a screen protector would need to be added separately.
893034
Wow, that's odd. I didn't have that problem so I never tried anything different but in your case I guess it's worth a shot. See how it turns out. Wouldn't do it alone though, I think I'd have a friend help, don't want that TV to end up in pieces on the floor if it doesn't work out right.........Good luck!
1586352
Hi Techsavy-- I have to disagree with you. I just re-read the ad, and it's pretty clear to me that it is for one frame. I can't see anywhere that indicates that there would be two. So why, exactly, do you find it deceiving?
886622
Yes. It is a continuous roll 150 feet long, so you have plenty to wrap around a TV. But they are small bubbles, so one layer would not protect the screen from all contact with other objects. The bubble wrap would not protect the screen from a hard or sharp blow.
1508852
Regarding the comment about "a purist would tell you that you'd need an acoustic fabric screen":I've tried this with an inexpensive Elite Screens 96" vinyl-back screen.No offense intended, but when I put my speakers behind the screen bass was fine but it killed the midrange and treble. Dialog was muffled and more difficult to hear. Soundtrack music did not have as wide a stereo image and lacked "sparkle" as well as being muffled. This was easy for wife/friends (purist or not) to hear.Putting you speakers behind a standard (not thermal) curtain will give much better results as curtain fabric is pretty acoustically transparent.Perhaps you could mount your speakers below the screen if there is room.Just my .02 worth... Regarding the comment about "a purist would tell you that you'd need an acoustic fabric screen":I've tried this with an inexpensive Elite Screens 96" vinyl-back screen.No offense intended, but when I put my speakers behind the screen bass was fine but it killed the midrange and treble. Dialog was muffled and more difficult to hear. Soundtrack music did not have as wide a stereo image and lacked "sparkle" as well as being muffled. This was easy for wife/friends (purist or not) to hear.Putting you speakers behind a standard (not... » Read More Regarding the comment about "a purist would tell you that you'd need an acoustic fabric screen":I've tried this with an inexpensive Elite Screens 96" vinyl-back screen.No offense intended, but when I put my speakers behind the screen bass was fine but it killed the midrange and treble. Dialog was muffled and more difficult to hear. Soundtrack music did not have as wide a stereo image and lacked "sparkle" as well as being muffled. This was easy for wife/friends (purist or not) to hear.Putting you speakers behind a standard (not thermal) curtain will give much better results as curtain fabric is pretty acoustically transparent.Perhaps you could mount your speakers below the screen if there is room.Just my .02 worth... « Show Less
1819557
Putting velcro on the sides of the TV does make it steady and secured. The best way is to move two of the velcros provided and place them on the curvy/bent side of the plastic protector so they sit and stick to the top part of your TV. This, of course, assumes that the protector has the right size for your TV.
374036
No. We are really pleased with this screen protector. Have somebody who knows what they're doing install this.
1415670
Sounds like a mistake in shipping. No screen protector is involved. Mine was as pictured. Sounds like a return is necessary. Mediabridge seemed very interested in customer satisfaction. I'm guessing they will make it right easily.
1668935
There is about a 2-3 inch lip that would hang on the top of the tv. It came with Velcro straps to secure it to the tv and some Velcro pads to adhere to the parts of the protector touching the tv. The overhang at the top is what made it impossible to fit over the new slim screens which are about an inch wide. It also was about an inch too tall for our Sony 50inch TV that we bought which made trying to use the Velcro to keep it in place impossible.
720689
I would trust the manufacturer. I have this unit protecting my very expensive LG television. So far it's all good. Amazon has my full faith.
667378
I would think so, since it only used four velcro strips that attached to the bezel of the TV and screen protector.