Absolute Best "Seen-on-TV" Product
352446
My mother-in-law purchased two of these after seeing an infommercial about them.  I had never purchased anything I had seen on TV and was skeptical, to say the least.  But, after using the Fasta Pasta, I've changed my tune.  I don't even boil pasta in pots anymore.  I've cooked all types of noodles, including spaghetti, ravioli, tortellini, lasagna, and more in my Fasta Pasta, and it works perfectly.  You do have to get the hang of how much time each type of noodle needs, but that is super easy to do.  Plus, once the noodles are cooked, it has a built in strainer so I don't have to dirty anything else!
4320880
One of my favorite things I've ever bought on Video. I'm still watching it now (about half way though the 9 seasons). I can't seem to want to do anything but watch this. And I'm not a TV watcher. I love this older, simpler mysteries. I've always loved watching this show on TV ever since I was a little boy (and I'm old now).It's big and has lots of disc. Very nice picture and sound, but all B&W (except for that one episode). / I wish I could buy more things in life that I enjoy like I have this so far.
4853087
In terms of writing (story, dialogue, character development) acting, direction, and the great, smoothly polished look of every frame, this fine show is as good as TV gets.  And it needs to be said that the best of TV in recent years -- Friday Night Lights, Damages, Battlestar Galactica, The Shield, and going back a few seasons, Everwood, Veronica Mars, Jack & Bobby -- outshines all but the absolute cream of movies.

Alas, the great bulk of television programming is still the "wasteland" it was long ago dubbed, but back in the 60s, 70s and 80s when there was almost nothing worth watching on the tube, I can recall that it was every TV actor's aspiration to graduate to "features" where the best work was being done (and where the big salaries were).

Today, however, for those actors fortunate enough to be working on shows like MadMen, or others of that caliber, they are already working at the pinnacle of their craft.  They are collaborating daily with the most talented people in their industry -- writers, directors, producers, set designers and fellow actors -- all of whom share an artistic commitment to do great work.  And it shows . . . in every aspect of every episode.

Viewed from the perspective of that kind of fulfilling work experience, the only remaining lure of most movies roles could only be the money.

MadMen is not just TV at its best, it is dramatic art at its best.  Check it out -- preferably on DVD!
2322237
Love love love this show.  Season Six does not disappoint in its extra features and behind the scenes info.  If you've not watched this show from Season One, you're missing out on a special, one-of-a kind tv show. It has everything: drama, humor, wit, charm, romance and family dynamics. I didn't stumble on this show until it was in it's fourth season, and was immediately hooked. Over that summer, I purchased the previous three seasons DVDs in order to catch up - what a treat!!! My husband is now hooked as well. While you don't have to watch the episodes in order, it helps to do so in order to see how masterfully the writers develop the characters and storyline.  I've watched many of the episodes several times, and see something new with each viewing. The writers are EXCELLENT. The on screen chemistry of the two main characters, Nathan Fillion and Stana Katic, is absolutely electrifying. The performances they bring to the show each week, and especially in many of the more drama centered shows, are of award winning quality. Just outstanding. Ms. Katic can express more emotion in one look than many actresses can in an entire script. She is THAT good. Mr. Fillion is charming beyond words. They are a treat together. The cast surrounding them are are gems. One aspect of the show that we especially appreciate, since it is a police procedural, is that it is not graphic the way so many police/crime shows are. You aren't going to see very much blood, graphic autopsy scenes or gratuitous sex.  Mr. Fillion's character has one of the best on screen father/daughter and son/mother relationships I've ever seen on tv. I believe if you give this show an honest try, from the beginning, you'll be hooked as well.  Enjoy!
4372863
I love this thing.  Beautiful picture, and the "smart" element of it is fantastic.  Downloadable apps for watching extra channels. Netflix and Amazon preloaded, among others, and many more available. Ability to cast straight from my phone or tablet without the need for a Chromecast or other device.  Easily switch input sources with the simple remote. I haven't run into any problems yet.
2436768
I love my ReplayTV so much so that I have 3 of them.  I have one on every TV in my home and they are all networked together.  I can watch any show on any TV, doesn't matter where the shows been recorded.

Having all of my favorite shows ready to go is awesome.  No more channel surfing!!  Once you try ReplayTV, you won't want to watch TV the "old fashioned way."

Get it, you won't regret it.
3746006
BEST REMOTE EVER - My 93 year old mom is having problems with dimming eyesight and confusion.  She loves watching TV but the normal remote control has become impossible for her.  I found this model on Amazon, it looked almost "too good to be true" - BUT IT WAS TRUE - First of all it is a very easy interface to your own TV with codes included, and then you are OFF AND RUNNING perfectly.

We spent a bit of time teaching her the new remote.  Later she left a phone message saying she had been able to watch KOBE on the sport channel!  She did this all by herself which is proof of the ease and usability of this remote control (and she felt empowered). The fact that the amount of buttons has been minimized is a huge feature like the huge clearly marked buttons.  In her old remotes, she was always pressing buttons that brought up a NO SIGNAL sign.  Not now!  ALSO, it is color coded:  GREEN for on/off, Blue for Volume control.

A++++++++++ I can't rate this high enough - MORE STARS needed.  Well made product, and perfect performance and easy sync. This remote  brings life to my mother's life because TV helps to prevent loneliness on those times I can't be with her. THANK YOU SONY and AMAZON.
3275809
This item arrived within a day or two -- so quickly.  I bought it new, but want to make clear that it was in perfect condition.  So first, bravo for the packaging and shipping.  The product itself ... well, I can't believe how amazing it is.  The TV is easy to use ... the set up was simple.  I bought a Blue Ray player to go with it and am so happy.  I'm still stunned at how little it cost for what it can do:  go online ... watch netflix ... beautiful picture image ... etc.  I bought it with the black surrounding trim.  Some users have said it takes a little long to turn on -- eh!!!  There's a bit of a moment you wait once you press the "on" button, but I so don't care ... quite a petty thing compared to the package itself.  EXCELLENT BUY!
2369369
This has revolutionized our TV watching. I've got it plugged into my bedroom TV/monitor and we mostly use it for Plex, which allows us to stream movies and TV shows from any of our household computers. We also use it for Amazon Prime Video (which, unfortunately, our Apple TV does not yet have). I'm unsure why you would want anything but the Streaming Stick, unless you want to be able to listen to the audio through headphones. But I don't.

We even watched the Super Bowl using this little thing. How cool!

The remote doesn't require line-of-sight, and half the time we're watching, my wife and I are in bed. So the remote is under the covers, and it's easy to remember where the buttons are.

It's great.

We've also got subtitles turned on, since sometimes our TV speakers aren't the best. The subtitles are easy to read and work well.
953145
An amazing addition to my TV viewing.  I love it!
3175190
This machine rocks! Can Granny use this machine? No! How about with some training? Probably. And yes, the TV Guide may take a week before finally showing up. If you have a totally incompatible cable box you can still put a $5 splitter and feed the cable or TV signal into this directly and get channel listings. Scheduling to record all your shows at 7 p.m. weekdays (or any other day/time combo) and changing your cable remote to your favorite channel via the supplied IR Blaster is just what you need to live life on your terms. Add commercial skip and you wonder what those poor advertisers are working on now.

I pity those users that gave up when their TV Guide did not work. Toshiba has excellent support hours and knowledgable staff, even on weekends. Tip for those who feel like they can't scheduled recording to work w/o TVG - hit the menu button when Schedule is selected from the TV Guide screen even though you may have no data. Flawless video and blazing fast response compared to DVD or DVD-RAM with the monstrous 160 GB drive. The bright LEDs and blue illumination may be a bit much for some rooms but the slick editor, jitter-free chase play and very smart FF and rewind make this an easy choice at the $300-$400 pricepoint this comes in at.
4557043
I am a sucker for the 'As Seen on TV' products/gadgets and I have been burned many times because they hardly ever live up to expectations. I bought this after seeing the commercial repeatedly and I am VERY impressed with it! If you have a few knives in the back of your kitchen drawers (like I DID), you need this 'Swifty Sharp'!! Not only does it sharpen your knives, both serrated and straight blade, but it sharpens screwdrivers, razor blades, scissors, screwdrivers....it's wonderful! One other thing I love about this is it fits in a drawer nice and neat :)
I am going to order a couple for Christmas gifts as well. This is one 'As Seen on TV' product that lives up to my expectations.
422923
I just received Season One and I can't say enough good things about it!  The picture quality's great, the sound is so good it's almost surreal (after years of watching inferior episodes on TV), and it's all on a format that's easy to watch (I've had my DVD player for two years but am still fascinated by it all).
The Dick Van Dyke Show is one of TV's best ever.  Funny, well-acted, just absurd enough to seem like real people.  And, in spite of their obvious bedroom arrangement, Rob & Laura are still the sexiest couple in TV history.
I can't wait to get Season Two--and I hope both sell well enough for them to release the other seasons.  I also hope this encorages someone to release complete seasons of "The Andy Griffith Show".
4067321
AWESOME Stupendous AMAZING and yes, it worked right off the bat, unlike every other component in our HD revamp. There is no discernable lag time, which is the thing I was most worried about after 7 years of TiVo rhythms. But no, it was as if the components were all in the same room. I especially love the fact that the "eye" really isn't dependant on line-of-sight (just like the ad says!). I truly haven't been this excited about an electronics purchase since my first TiVo. One word of caution, the images in the directions don't match what you get, but it is super easy to figure out which of the three components is which. The blue LED which indicates that  the IR signal has been received took a bit of time to find, but not really an issue considering how AWESOME Stupendous AMAZING this is. Kudos Hotlink!
3722315
I have had this set for six months now and have found nothing to disappoint.  I have access to over 30 different models of LCD and Plasma HD monitors via work (we do evaluations/burn-ins for in store displays) and none are as crisp and clear as this Sony.

Broadcast 1080i HD is amazing in it's quality.  Cable 1080i isn't quite as good (don't know why) but it's still wonderful.

But what is most surprising about this TV is it's ability to take non-HD signals (broadcast, cable, or DVD) and enhance them into something that looks a lot better than you thought possible.

And this is all at one of the lowest prices you will find in a HD TV set... If you don't need a thin panel display and can afford the size and weight, this Sony CRT will deliver one of the best pictures you have ever seen on an electronic device.
4147753
We have satellite at our house, but our satellite provider does not carry all of the channels that are available for free over the air. And so, while I was shopping around for an antenna to get some of those channels, I came across this. After doing some painstaking research, this product was looking better and better. Needless to say, I bought the item, and these are the attributes I like most about it.

Every antenna I have ever bought in the past (even though they were analog) went back to the store because they grossly underperformed. It has been years since I bought an antenna, and so, even with digital TV, I was a little skeptical. Setting it up where I wanted it to go served no issue whatsoever. I plugged in the antenna, positioned it with the help of the converter box, and found the ideal position. The picture is comparable to that of satellite, and I am really impressed. Not only can I watch the channels I want to watch, but I can also record any program with the best of quality. And I'm sure that with every other model (the ones that capture signals from over 65 miles), it only gets better.

This is a product I highly recommend.
2180241
The Olevia 537H is a wonderful and inexpensive way to enter the world of HDTV on a budget and still get big rewards. We owned an RCA 27-inch cabinet model we bought in 1991 and repaired once about 2000. It was a great television when we bought it, a big improvement over what we'd owned before. It never quite came back to its glory after that repair, which took it out of our home for two weeks.

In recent years, it simply got too old. I watch a lot of NFL on television and those little boxes in the upper left and right hand corners became about impossible to read. The scroll at the bottom of the page could be a challenge, too. I notice the colors were no longer exact, either. They turned pale and wayward when compared with the other television in our house. Since I am about to turn 57, I needed more help than just new glasses to resolve all this.

I checked out a lot of TVs before buying this one, both online and by comparison watching in stores. The universal acclaim this model has received is justified. It has a wonderful picture (with one little problem), excellent definition, and beautiful colors. And we aren't even watching in high definition yet. I merely plugged the coaxial cable from Dish Network into the "Antenna" line, turned the TV to channel 60, and it played. I was unable to completely rig my remote to do everything, so we are burdened with having to use two remotes for the time being. I hope to resolve this when we switch to HD in a week or two.

The one little problem I encounter it a light screen on the left quarter of the screen when the screen goes black. This does not affect the picture when it's in color, only in total black. I have no idea what this is and would like to hear from owners that may have experienced this. It is hardly a problem for me but I wonder if there's a way to eliminate this.

As you can tell by reading this, I am a low-tech television viewer. I know the definition on this model is excellent but not as good as the best, and the LCD picture is great but no challenge to plasma. However, I bought my television from a national retailer for $694, making this one of the best buys I've had this year. Even if you pay $100 more than this, it's a great television for the price and delivers the goods in spades. I'm sure it will be a knockout when we commit to high definition, too.