| Reviews : Apex GT2015DV 20-Inch Pure Flat TV-DVD Combo |
Technical Details
- Combination 20-inch television and DVD player
- Pure Flat picture tube provides a high-quality, high-contrast picture
- Plays DVD-Video, SVCD, standard CDs, CD-Rs, and CD-RWs (audio or MP3), as well as both JPEG and KODAK Picture CDs
- Coaxial digital-audio output passes Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel signals for immersive surround sound (with a compatible AV receiver)
- MTS Stereo with 5 watts per channel
Product Description
Apex Digital provides you with home entertainment solutions at a reasonable price. Technology, efficient processes, strategic partnering, and a focus on providing the consumer with the best value hallmark the success of Apex Digital.Amazon.com Product Description
The ultimate in space-saving convenience, Apex's GT2015DV offers everything from DVD playback to digital surround-sound output, MP3 music playback, and compatibility with both JPEG and KODAK picture CDs for enjoying shots from a digital camera right in your living room. The 20-inch set uses a Pure Flat picture tube, which not only looks cool compared with a conventional, bulbous screen, but also provides a high-quality, high-contrast picture--partly owing to the screen's ability to reduce reflected ambient light. DVD features include fast and slow forward motion, frame-by-frame advance, programmable sequencing, a built-in screen saver, and picture zoom (2x, 4x).The set provides stereo audio (with 5 watts per channel) from broadcast programming via Multi-channel Television Sound (MTS), which permits broadcasters to encode stereo audio within the video portion of TV programming signals. You can choose between two sets of rear composite- and S-video-equipped AV inputs and a set of front AV inputs for extra convenience. A rear AV output and a coaxial digital-audio output (for Dolby Digital and DTS 5.1-channel surround sound) let you hook up the set to a surround receiver.
The set also features a trilingual onscreen display (English, Spanish, French), closed-caption display, V-Chip parental control, a sleep timer, auto-off, and a unified remote control.
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Customer Reviews
By moolie (freeport, new york United States)
Not only did Apex come through for me in a TV situation I found myself in, Amy one of their Cust. Reps.picked up the pieces for me. She was knowledgeable, patient and courteous. Right there every time I needed help. I would highly recommend APEX for any and all of your electronics. Check it out for yourself. Go ahead. "Thanks Apex and Amy". moolie
By C. CLARK
I have to agree with many of the other reviews I have seen. I would give the product (and company) zero stars if that was an option.
The TV picture is OK, but the DVD player is almost useless. mine will not even identify that a disc is in it now. I did know that my unit was out of warranty when it brokedown. But I had emailed the company for some troubleshooting suggestions on how to overcome the difficulties with the DVD. They would not even reply to the email.
So I will quickly be replacing this TV/DVD with a brand that works and will never buy an Apex product again.
By B. Peress
I bought this unit because of the price, and learned a lesson... It's worth paying a little extra to buy a reputable brand.
I lost the remote, so I went out and bought a universal remote. Bad move... universal remotes which work with "almost every brand" do not work with this one. So I called Apex, and after paying three times what I would have spent on a universal.... which also doesn't work!
I called their technical support line and was told that they are now aware that their new remote does not work and that their techs are working on the issue and I should "call them back" in a week or two. (And, no, there's nothing they can do in the meantime...)
Since the TV/DVD itself has no "enter" button and no fast-forward or rewind, it's practically useless until/unless they figure out how to get a remote to work with it.
Next time I'll buy from an established, reputable manufacturer.
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I read alot of reviews about this tv but many are wrong. I believe that this tv is the best tv I have ever owned. The picture is great, the dvd player does vibrate alittle but onyl when you have a very high graphics dvd (ex. The Matrix). I am actually looking to buy another tv and Apex is the brand I am buying.
By LaCa (LA, CA)
I've only had this TV for a few days, but I purchased it for a rental condo and wanted something inexpensive, but nice. I purchased at a discount store for under $270, with a one year return warranty. From what I've read, I probably should have purchased the extended warranty for another 3 yrs. for $39.
I've knocked off one star because the first time I used a DVD it made a horrible noise. I'm hoping that if it occurs again, it can be fixed by folding a piece of paper and sticking it in the tray joint, as one reviewer said he does. At about 100 lbs., this won't be easy to return. Also, another irsksome issue, no one else seems to have mentioned, is that changing the channels is slower than on most other sets. If you have over a hundred cable channels and surf, this can be annoying. The remote looks cheap and the letters are very small. The menu system works well to auto add cable channels, but selecting and scrolling seemed a bit awkward. This can also be improved.
The most important aspect of the TV, however, is that it does provide a very good picture. I'd put it on par with my Sony or Panasonic Tau. I also wanted a 27"TV that had a smaller foot print than most for my cutom built swivel stand. Although the width is stated as 26.5", the base is more than an inch less, using the same footprint as most 24" and older 25" sets. Having the speakers on the bottom instead of the side helps accomplish this. The speakers also provide good sounds.
Make no mistake about it, however, this TV is not made with the same quaility as major brands, and there will probably be a higher proportion of units that have problems than others. This is evident by the other reviews that indicate various problems. Another concern is that the longevity of this TV may be considerably less than the better brands. Nevertheless, for those of us willing to take a risk to save over $100, it may be worth it, then again...
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