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