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Deathmatch
Westinghouse LTV-32w1 vs. WinBook LC32 vs. Proton LX-32
Dyson Speer
09/01/2005

Picture - Proton LX-32  
The depth in the image and the color is fantastic although the Proton LX-32 offers slightly less detail in the blacks than the WinBook does. Proton’s TV exhibits the least amount of overscan by a large margin, so subtitles, text crawls, and news/scores banners are always visible. Although not the best for computer use and though it does cost more than the competition, the LX-32 is the clear favorite for video.
Winner: Proton LX-32
 
Ergonomics - Proton LX-32  
The Proton remote control stands out as the best built and most visually impressive. The remote’s curved back, large buttons, and even larger arc of volume and channel change controls make it the easiest to hold and use. All of the input jacks are located in a narrow strip near the bottom of the back panel, and Proton prints a nice, color-coded map of the connection layout with easy-to-read labels that make it exceptionally easy to hook up the TV to multiple sources.
Winner: Proton LX-32

Sound - Proton LX-32  
If you add a subwoofer, the Proton would be the best sounding of the bunch. Unfortunately, as a singular sensation, the LX-32’s sound is all tweet and no woof. Minimal audio adjustments include bass, treble, and “surround” (off, stereo, and music), but nothing short of external bass augmentation or low expectations can save the set’s sonic performance.  
Winner: WinBook LC32

Look & Feel - Proton LX-32
It is hard not to like the Proton’s extruded speaker grilles, the black outer chassis frame that matches the black frame surrounding the screen, and the see-through glass support that suspends the panel over the base of the tabletop stand. Combined with the LX-32’s multicolored, sturdy remote control, this one is the clear favorite. 
Winner: Proton LX-32

Proton LX-32; $2,999
www.proton-usa.com; 310.787.8960
RATING: EXCELLENT

 
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