Here are the specifications of local Regza 37A3000:
* 1366 x 768 pixels, * World-Wide NTSC/PAL/SECAM Color System - Watch any video signal on this TV! * 37-inch “Magic Square Algorithm” LCD TV with PC input and HDMI, * World-Wide NTSC/PAL BG/PAL I/Secam BG, DK/ PAL DK TV tuners, * Widescreen 16 X 9 Format, * 1200:1 screen contrast ratio, 6000:1 Dynamic contrast Ratio provides incredible images whether you're watching dark or bright scenes! * 500cd/m2 High Brightness, * Meta Brain Pro, * 3D Colour Management, * single HDMI INPUT, * 1.07 Billion Colors (1,024 Tones), *Real speed Progressive Scan, * allows you to invert the image upside-down or "mirror" image if you need to hang it in an unconventional manner. * Lamp Life: 60,000 hours, * PC input, * 2 Component Input (Y/Pr/Pb ), * S-Video Input, * Composite (AV) Video Input, * Power Consumption AC: 65W, * World-wide Dual Voltage 110-240 volts 50-60 hertz, * 1 year parts and labor Limited Warranty from Toshiba Philippines.
Before you buy a US Regza, perhaps you may wish to consider the following:
The US version 37" REGZA comes in 110 volts while the 37A3000 Regza is autovolt. With autovolt TV, you are safe from accidentally plug your TV into a wrong voltage. Not to mention that you also save yourself from buying a step-down transformer.
The US version 37" Regza can only handle NTSC video source while the 37A3000 handles PAL/Pal-Secam/and NTSC video. Although in our country we subscribe to NTSC format, the PAL system format is sometimes helpful for viewer who wishes to watch video recorded in PAL system. Many dvd discs, especially the pirated ones, were recorded in PAL system format.
The local Regza carries a 1-year guaranty. The local Toshiba distributor provides after-sales service during the guaranty period. This means that in the event that the TV konks out within 30 days, the distributor will replace the TV for another one. The distributor also provide service unit, if the TV would take longer than a week to repair.
The issue of needing one or three HDMI inputs is a choice on one's need. Consumer goes for multi HDMI input for simple set-up. A multi HDMI inputs allow you the flexibility of connecting all your video source into TV rather than being constrained by a one input.
Of course, there is one advantage to the US Regza 37HL67: the HD tuner which will allow you to receive HD broadcast. The question is "do you need a HD tuner?" Chances are you won't need one now when HD broadcast is still not available.
Lastly, at the price of US Regza $999. or Php50,000. (inclusive of shipping costs) versus Php55,000. (selling at Sights and Sounds located at 4th level Shangri-La Plaza), the consumer won't go wrong if he buys it locally than to bring one from US. At Sights and Sounds, you can even avail for easy 6 month installment payment at Php59,999.00 thru credit card. That's only Php1,000. month!
