Here ya go TeeVee fans, 5ish new models straight out of Japan. We know it hurts to see all this not-for-the-US tech coming through but just hang with us on these, 'cause from the looks of it, they'll be available on these golden shores under the EyeFi branding soon enough. The five HDMI-equipped sets break down into 37, 32, and 27-inchers capable of 1920x1080, 1366x768, and 1280x720 pixels respectively. Each model features an ISDB-T Hi-Vision (high definition) digital tuner for Japan (with ATSC and DVB-T tuners on the way for the US and beyond). The big, bad, 37-inch LF-3701DFK (pictured) brings a 1,000:1 contrast ratio, 8-millisecond response, and 176-degree visibility along with the usual in and outs consisting of S-Video, 2 x composite, Japanese D4, and RGB. And fortunately, that speaker sprouting below the panel can be chucked for a cleaner look when attached to your home audio system. The two 32-inch models -- LW-3202DFK and LW-3201DFK -- are the same panels only with fixed speakers mounted either below, or along sides of the LCD. Same story on those 27-inchers -- the LW-2702DFK and LW-2701DFK -- with the former also offering that 1366x768 pixel resolution seen by the 32-inch models. Prices are set to range from ¥99,800 to ¥199,800 (or about $863 to $1,729) when these panels hit the streets of Japan starting today -- righteous pricing by the time these panels hit the US.
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posted Jul 7th 2006 9:03AM
I bought one of these byd:sign tvs put it in my room and never moved it.Within a year it broke,and the store on rampart where I bought it is gone.Out of business I guess,anyone know who sells these pieces of junk so maybe they will fix it.timdebruno@yahoo.com
I bought a 22 inch Byd:sign tv a few years ago. The picture is fine, but the power adapter is not functioning properly. The TV will not stay on. In short, the co. is unreachable by email or phone. Does anyone know how to reach them? Are they still in business? Do they have a tech support or service line? Where can I obtain a new AD-11C adapter? Very frustrating.
Same problem. Let me know if you ever resolve this.
I've had the d:2232 LCDTV as my primary pc monitor since December 2004. Not one bit of trouble with it, so I hope my power supply is not going to take a dive as I've seen others report.
Mine is on daily and also used as HDTV device via the HD card in my pc. It gets a ton of use.
To bad they're not around anymore. Picture is fantastic compared to cheap TN panels that predominate in this size now.
Does anyone one know what type LCD panel they put in these? It's got to be either s-ips or s-mva.
Thanks,
Bob
My byd:sign d:2234 just died with the same power adapter problem. It turns on and then immediately turns off. Any solutions?
I have the Byd:sign D:4032 My power adapter went out also and the screen is showing lines. i am trying to find parts. Plz email if you get a solution. I was thinking i could repair the power myself by rewiring a 180-280v to the power cord.
I believe this is available at Samsclub.com right now. Online order only for $2,099
I bought the 47" 1080p EyeFi LCD at Sam's a few months back and ended up returning it because the PQ was crap --- others have said they liked it though.
If the reviews prove that 37" to be decent and it can be picked up for ~$1700, I'm all over it.
Like the resolution of 1080p but hate the 1,000: 1 ration? I mean contrast is as important if not more to a clear picture.
I'll stick with my samsung 27' which had 4,000:1 contrast and looks great!
These sets are beautiful pieces of modern art. Aluminum with glass. ByD:Sign use to be available in the U.S. 3-years ago., you can check their old website here: http://www/flatisbetter.com right now, they are re-branded "Eye-Fi" and "TechHDisplay" their 42" and 50" Japan-Only plasmas are made in Taiwan in the same factory {with the same design, except all Glossy Black.} that produce the Vizio models, the only exception is their versions use 42" Hitachi ALiS glass and LG for the 50".
Byd:sign is currently available in the US. They manufacture the Eyefi branding for Samsclub.com, but have the Byd:sign "prosumer" line available. They have a large variety of sizes available even a 47'' 1080P LCD. Also, it drives me nuts is how misleading and deceptive contrast ratio numbers are stated by most flat panel vendors. One company now claims 4000:1 "dynamic" contrast enhancement!! Ha!! These numbers are all but meaningless, as there is no real standard in which to measure the spread between light and dark images. For example, the process to determine a display's luminance measured in (nits) (also called candelas per square meter), is an industry-standard measurement, but there is still no protocol for assuring that the brightness is uniform across the screen or that a 450 nits isn't obtained by sacrificing overall picture quality.
Specs are just that . . . specs. The picture, design of the product, and overall performance to value is the real measure of what products are worth investing in. Don't allow yourself to get into a "spec war" in the flat business.
ByD:sign / EyeFi / Tech HD Displays are absolute, overpriced, junk. Their sets do not work as advertised. I have 2 of them.
The byDesign 40"LCD's DVI connection looks terrible. And there's nothing byDesign can do about it - they even shipped me a second display - same crap image from a multitude of DVI and HDMI sources. Also the Eyefi 37" screen I have will not sync with HDMI - it times out. (HDMI industry standard no-no) So it never can show a HDMI signal from ANY source. Nice VGA tho - if you need it, but if you need HDMI - AVOID!!
I have the 37" that i just brought for 500 stacks from a friend and i don't think that its all that bad... Well i did say 500 so thats a steal, The picture isn't all that good and the sound is shit also but i have 5.1 surround so i don't have to listen to those speakers that come with it.But i had went out and brought a wire for a better picture and man what a diff it made.Byd:sign also has a div you can by for better picture that will work very well if you want that panasonic look.I think people should check that out if you have the time and if your looking to better your tv look. It doesn't cost all that much,so give it a try people.
A friend of mine worked for ByD:signs here in Las Vegas a few months back. While he was there, he was able to acquire sets for a deep discount. Needless to say I lined up for a 32" monitor and got it 2 weeks later. I use it as my computer monitor. It's excellent for playing games and watching DVD movies when paired up with my BFG Nvidia 7900GS video card and HDMI to DVI converter cable. I cant comment on picture quality from cable or any other TV source as I have not yet tried it, but for what I need it for its simply awesome...the fact that I got it for $300 doesn't hurt either.
I have an Eyefi 42 plasma 1080p hd . Recently, a red shadow has been appearing when darker pictures are on the screen. Is this thermal? Defect or adjustment? The color / tint of the picture sometimes jumps from warm tones to cool. Could this be a cable in issue or does it sound like the set.
PLEASE HELP. Patti
I have the same tv, the same size, and the same problem. I've called two different tv repair stores and no one will work on it, they even told me to trash it.
$2300.00 down the drain.
I have a ByD:sign 27" lcd I bought on-line a couple of years ago. It is pure junk. Little by little the screen would go into a green mode that looks like photo negatives. After it warmed up it would go away. Now it does it all the time and is unwatchable. It's in my bedroom so it has very few hours on it. Like I said, pure junk. Stay far away from this brand.