Mitsubishi LT-46131 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

  
Rating: 3 out of 5 stars - Feature Rich TV with Average Quality
I owned this TV for 3 weeks. Here is how I feel about this TV:

What I like about it (from the best):
1. No dead-pixels, clouds or banding issues. Not just for mine. Other owners reported similar quality.
2. Better than average SD (480i) performance
3. 1080p input via HDMI and DVI
4. POP, there is no Picture in Picture but this TV can do split screen viewing very well with the exception of viewing two RF channels or two 1080p sources.
5. Swivel stand
6. Lots of freedom in tuning color
7. IEEE 1394 port, for recording digital feeds great if you can find a cheap AVHD
7. DVI-I interface, a rare find these days. 1:1 pixel mapping at 1080p
8. Can level sound volume. Reduces the panic when changing channels
9. On screen TV guide so you see which channel is playing what.
10. Built-in Cable Card

What I hate about it (from the worst):
1. Black crush! While the black is black, so is dark gray and dark blue! Comparing the TV side by side with a Sony, the details in the shadow area is completely missing on the Mitsubishi.
2. Overscans on HDMI. So a 1920x1080 image will be scaled up. Kind of defeating the purpose of having a 1080p TV. In fact, a PC output is HORRIBLE through HDMI due to scaling.
3. Only 1080i via Component - no 1080p for XBOX 360 Platinum/Core.
4. DVI image is missing a few rows/columns. The real resolution is like 1916x1076.
5. VGA (via DVI-A) is only supported up to 1366x768.
6. Cannot automatically expand 4:3 HD program to 16:9 while keeping 16:9 programs untouched.
7. Poor User Interface. I cannot believe people praise about its UI. The interface is slow and non-intuative. It takes a full second after I press "INPUT" for my choices to show up. The menu dedicates an entire icon for rarely used function like naming my input source but to adjust color, I have to cycle through a dozen video options in 2 levels. The menu only provide the most basic configurations.
8. Frequent mode change in split screen. If the video mode of one of the sub-window has changed (e.g. from SD to HD, 480i to 480p), the entire screen will flash. Most serious during channel change.
9. According to an online source, this TV fails 3:2 pull down test for 1080i programs. (but it works for 480i!)
10. Heavy. Close to 100 lb with stand.
11. Will not display if a program is 1080i or 720p. I wonder why?

What I see is Mitsubishi's first serious attempt in the LCD HDTV market. I think they have a lots more to learn and improve.


Rating: 1 out of 5 stars - Very Displeased With Mitsubishi
I strongly suggest you do not purchase this HDTV if you intend to use it with a cable card. There is a defect in the chip causing pixelation on the HD channels. Brand new set has to go in for repair replacing the entire circuit board taking approximately 1-1 1/2 weeks "IF" the part is available. Can't imagine how long the unit will be gone and I've only had it 2 weeks! Customer service at Mitsubishi lacking - had to call 4 times - VERY LONG WAIT TIMES ON PHONE AND APPOINTMENTS WITH AUTHORIZED REPAIR SERVICES. Spend a few bucks more and go with Sony. This is my last Mitsubishi purchase!


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Excellent Alternative to Sony's XBR !!!
Working in the industry I have seen tons of televisions. The first day I saw the Mitsubshi LT-46131 I knew it was something special. I have owned this television for about 4 weeks and I am extremely pleased with it. Once calibrated (a few adjustments in the picture menu) the picture quality is absolutely breath-taking. It may not be the final word in black levels, but what it lacks in black-levels it makes up for in picture quality and detail. Don't get me wrong the black-levels on this television are good, just not the best available. The Sony XBR is better than the Mitsubishi in this regard, however the Mitsubishi bests the Sony in color reproduction and is equal to the Sony in picture detail. You can currently find this TV online for just under $3K with great financing offers. This television is a steal, did I mention firewire? Every night I come home the first thing I do is fire this puppy up (right after I kiss my wife), and I'm blown away everytime I tune in a high-def channel. I am no hi-def novice, this is my 4th high definition televison, previously owning a Panasonic PT-53WX52, Panasonic PT-50LC13, Vizio P50HDM and finally my beloved Mitsubishi. The Mitsubishi absolutely trounces my previous televisions, including the highly regarded Vizio. I know HDMI 1.3 is on the horizon but the picture quality of this set is hard to resist. Regular cable looks ok on this television but it needs a quality hi-def signal to really shine. This television is also among the best LCD's in terms of fast moving objects. When watching basketball and football games it's hard to detect any motion blur. I could not have made a better choice in a television. Mitsubishi is a class act.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - An Excellent Picture. A few menu flaws
This is one awesome television. The picture is great via Direct TV and DVD. I don't have cable so I can't give an opinion there. There is one setting that greatly reduces the fuzziness found on most sets when not watching a true 1080 P or I picture.

The closed captioning takes a bit to turn on. (7 button presses on the remote). I use a Harmony 880 that has the ability to program a sequence of commands so I made an ACTIVITY (macro) to allow me to press one button instead of seven. Otherwise, this would be an inconvenience.

I have owned two Mitsubishi TVs. One lasted 17 years. The other is still going after 18 years. I have owned one Sony. The front input panel stopped working after 3 years. The TV quit completely after 7 years. Hopefully, this new Mitsubishi will be like the others I have owned.

I have not yet been able to tune to an over the air (OTA) HDTV broadcast. I am 28 miles from my closest station so I think I will need a serious antenna.


Rating: 5 out of 5 stars - Excellent TV for a better price than Sony XBR
I got this tv a little over a week ago and it is extrememly nice. I have no complaints so far and am very pleased. The picture quality is excellent, especially on Xbox 360


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