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Like that broomstick in a game of limbo, prices on LCD HDTVs just seem to get lower and lower and lower. The Soyo DYLT032D is one of the least-expensive 32-inch flat-panel LCD sets out there right now, costing less than $800 at the time of this writing. The big question is whether it can squeeze under that low price bar without falling flat on its back.

The Soyo DYLT032D"s look is pretty bland: all black with a few chrome-colored accents. Soyo elected to go with speakers on the sides, a bad move in a world where most new HDTVs have speakers below the screen to save as much width as possible. This is especially important for midsize wide-screen HDTVs such as the Soyo, which are often asked to squeeze into entertainment centers designed for older, non-wide-screen televisions. Set atop the included stand, the DYLT032D measures 38.6 by 22.4 by 11.8 inches (WHD) and weighs 33.1 pounds.

Side-mounted speakers make for extra width; sparse input selection; no ATSC tuner for off-air HDTV reception; reproduces a light color of black; subpar picture with standard-def sources.

As is often the case with budget LCDs, the included remote won"t win any medals for ergonomics, cannot control other devices, and incorporates some unusual keys. A huge button labeled Bright is indeed the brightness control; why the designer chose to single it out among the other picture controls, such as contrast and color, is a mystery. The same wacky forces were apparently at work when YPrPb (that"s component video to the rest of us), alone among the input types, scored its own direct-access button.

We"ve also never seen an HDTV with the Soyo DYLT032D"s zoom. A rocker switch on the remote allows you to zoom 80 steps into the image, which is plenty of magnification, for example, to fill the screen with one of the small network logo watermarks in the lower right of many TV shows. You can also zero in on any portion of the screen. In addition to the zoom mode, there are two other aspect-ratio control settings, and all are available across every source and input.

The strangeness continues with the Soyo"s input bay. Its single HDCP-enabled DVI port is the lone digital input, and while it works fine with HDMI sources as long as you have an adapter, most new LCDs have actual HDMI ports instead. There are two component-video inputs, but only one can accept progressive-scan and/or high-def sources; the second can handle only regular 480i sources. You"ll find one of each composite-video and S-Video inputs, but they share a single set of audio jacks. We liked the presence of a VGA-style PC input (1,280x768 is the recommended resolution), but overall, the jack pack is subpar.

While most HDTVs available now, such as the similarly priced Westinghouse LTV-32W3, comply with the FCC tuner mandate and include an ATSC tuner for off-air HDTV reception, the Soyo does not. If you hook up this TV to an antenna, you"ll get only standard-def TV, which naturally won"t be a big deal if you depend on cable anyway. There is a versatile picture-in-picture setting, however, that allows many combinations of sources between the main and inset windows.

The Soyo offers a decent level of control over the picture. While there are no picture presets, independent input memories allow you to save your settings for different sources. There are also three color-temperature presets, as well as the ability to adjust color temperature manually in the user menu. The five-position slider labeled Backlight, unfortunately, had no appreciable effect on either absolute light output or black levels; going from 0 to 5 increased light output by a mere 6 footlamberts, from 79 to 85. Finally, the Fleshtone setting made the image too red to our eyes, so we left it turned off.

When setting up the Soyo for critical viewing, we noticed that its initial color temperature in the Warm preset came relatively close to the standard, and even after adjusting the manual controls, we didn"t get it much closer. The consistency of the grayscale did vary with light output; the image became bluer as it got brighter, although in its favor, the Soyo didn"t become nearly as blue as some LCDs we"ve tested. Unfortunately, the darkest areas became severely discolored, again toward blue, if we decreased contrast below 40 percent or so. We left it turned up, which made the image too bright for comfortable viewing in a dark room.

As expected, the Soyo was severely challenged by a lot of the darker scenes we chose. During the beginning of The Fifth Element, when the ship fires upon the planet-size malevolence, the dark areas of the picture, such as the letterbox bars and the depth of space, appeared noticeably lighter than they did on the ViewSonic N3260W, for example. In its favor, the Soyo delivered better-looking skin tones than the ViewSonic, thanks to its more accurate color temperature. In the classic Leeloo reconstruction sequence, her fair skin appeared significantly more natural and warmer.

Next, we checked out some standard-def video, and the results were less impressive. The Soyo DYLT032D has two component-video inputs, and while the 480i-only jack evinced proper 2:3 pull-down detection, the other did not, resulting in moving, jagged lines and other artifacts in film-based sources. Other sources, such as the waving American flag from the HQV test disc, produced more jagged edges, which the Soyo was incapable of smoothing out. We also found the need to increase the brightness control into the 70 percent range to avoid turning skin tones and other sensitive areas too red. Doing so washed out all of the colors, making them seem less vivid, and black areas appeared even lighter.

The Soyo DYLT032D also did something we"d never seen before. Seemingly at random, it would clip detail in bright areas, which resulted in lots of flat white fields where there should"ve been some darker zones and details. Oddly, the set didn"t always do this, and we saw it on only the HD-capable component-video input with standard-def 480i material. When we switched our DVD player from 480p and back to 480i, the clipping went away for some reason, and the TV"s menu settings didn"t change.

When we tested the Soyo with high-def resolutions, we noticed that both 1080i and 720p, via component video and DVI, measured an impressive 0 percent overscan. In other words, the picture was reproduced all the way out to its edge. In contrast, most TVs crop the outer edges a percentage point or three so that you don"t see any of the interference that"s often visible at the extremes of the picture. Thanks to the Soyo"s zoom, we were able to crop out as much of the picture as we wanted to remove any such interference.

Via HDMI, the Soyo exaggerated the edges of objects, so the jackets of the hosts on SportsCenter, for example, were surrounded by fine white borders against the black background. Normally, such edge enhancement can be reduced using the sharpness control, but for whatever reason, the DVI input doesn"t allow control over sharpness. Overall, details with high-def sources appeared solid with 720p sources, although 1080i sources looked softer than on the ViewSonic via DVI. Since the Soyo didn"t lose much--if any--detail when fed 720p HD sources via component video, we recommend you connect your HD source to this set via component video, which has a sharpness control that can be turned all the way down to reduce (but not eliminate) edge enhancement.

In sum, the Soyo DYLT032D won"t blow anybody away with its image quality, even when compared to other inexpensive LCDs, such as the aforementioned ViewSonic and Westinghouse. It also offers fewer features than either one, and its wide cabinet will be a turnoff for a lot of people. On the other hand, if you want to zoom in on the smallest parts of the picture, the Soyo DYLT032D is the best game in town. If not, go for another budget set.

The flat-panel, HD-Ready 32-inch Soyo DYLT032B LCD TV delivers stunning picture quality to home entertainment and adds an elegant touch to any d�cor. Incorporating advanced imaging technology features such as 3:2 pull down, progressive scan and digital 3D comb filter thats bring you larger, clearer pictures, the Crystal LCD TV features a digital HDMI interface and two powerful, built-in 10-watt speakers that deliver stereo surround sound to complete your home entertainment experience. This multifunction television can also be used as a large-screen computer display for surfing the Internet, working on office or school projects, and playing online or video games. Featuring a stylish, lightweight slim design, Soyo�s Crystal 32-inch LCD TV can be wall-mounted to add floor space and update any room in the house, and the wide-screen viewing angles let you enjoy the picture from almost anywhere in the room.

SOYO Inc. has announced the availability of its first smaller sized SOYO brand LCD 22-inch HDTVs. This television series can now be bought from American TV and Appliance stores and online at www.americantv.com.

Harvey Schneider, Director of Sales for SOYO said, “As the market penetration for LCD’s continues to grow, people are looking for a second or third television for their homes. These smaller sized TV’s are great for smaller areas like dorm rooms, dens and kitchens, which require a smaller footprint.”

Featuring a 2 ms response time, a 1,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio and a resolution of 1680×1050, the 22-inch LCD TV from SOYO lets the users enjoy true-to-life sound and images. Moreover, it also features a brightness rating of 300 nits and a full array of inputs to accommodate high definition video sources and video game consoles. SOYO 22-inch LCD is available at a price of $ 479.99.

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of 37-Inch Soyo SYTPT3727AB 1080i Widescreen HDTV LCD TV (Black) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 3.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.1/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com.

** 32-Inch Dymond Soyo Widescreen LCD HDTV Ready TV w/Speakers **The Soyo Dymond DYLT032A flat-panel, HD-Ready 32-inch LCD TV delivers stunning picture quality to home entertainment. The entire family can enjoy a wide range of multimedia entertainment options, including broadcast, cable and satellite television programming, as well as DVD and VHS movies, video, online gaming, and surfing the Internet (with the VGA /DVI PC inputs). Buy one and see for yourself why LCD is so much better then plasma - get the Soyo Dymond DYLT032A 32-inch HDTV ready widescreen flat panel TV today!General Features:- Silver- Built in speakers- 32-inch widescreen - Active display Area: 15.4�� (vertical) x 27.5�� (horizontal), 32�� (diagonal) - Resolution: 1366 x 768 - Aspect ratio: 16:9 - Dynamic contrast ratio: 1200:1 - Viewing angle: 176� horizontal, 176� vertical - Light source: 50,000 hours (typical) - Response time: 8ms - Brightness: 600 nits (typical) - Display color: 16.7 million - Surface treatment: Anti-glare Video Features- PAP (Picture-And-Picture)- POP (Pictures-On-Pictures)- PIP (Pictures-In-Pictures), - Compatible modes: NTSC (480I), HDTV (480p, 720p, 1080I)Screen size adjustment: - Normal- Wide- Fill-All- Zoom - AnamorphicAdvanced features: - Automatic black/ white stretch- Outline enhancement- Backlight adjustment- Digital video Focus - 3:2 Pull-Down- Progressive scan- Closed-caption decoder- V-Chip- Digital 3D-Comb filter- 3D color management- Sleep function.Audio Features- Watt: 20W- Surround Sound, MTSVideo Inputs:- Tuner: NTSC - One (1) DVI input- One (1) D-Sub input - Two (2) Component A/V input- Two (2) S-Video input- Two (2) Composite A/V input Video Output:s - One (1) S-Video output- One (1) Composite A/V outputAudio Output- Two (2) 10-watt speakersPower Specifications: - 120 V 60 Hz - Power consumption: 200wDimensions:- Physical: 37.8x 23.7 x 4.7-inches (W x H x D approximate)- Net: 48.48 lbs- Gross: 57.31 lbsRegulatory Approvals:- FCC- CE- ULPackage Includes:- Soyo DYLT032A Dymond 32�� Widescreen LCD HDTV Ready TV- Remote control- Two (2) AAA batteries- Owners manualNotes: - This item will drop ship directly from manufacturer (no will calls) Compatibility/Requirements/Disclosures:** Requirements *** Available power outlet

Ontario, CA - SOYO Group Inc. recently announced its new Prive brand of LCD TVs which will be targeted at value minded consumers. The new Prive brand will include a 26" and 32" LCD flat panel display and through initial indicators the company expects to sell approximately 15,000 Prive Brand LCD TVs in 2007. This product will be launched in Canada initially and has the potential to be expanded to other regions.

SOYO is targeting the retail price of the 26" at just $349 and the 32" at $549; at these price points they directly compete with the more bulky CRT or Tube TV. CRT Televisions are four to five times as thick as LCD TVs, do not easily offer wall mountable solutions and are essentially the dying breed of Televisions. Consumers, even value minded consumers, want the latest and greatest features. Prive LCDs are built on the philosophy that LCDs can be designed to alter your way of living and not your budget.

SOYO expects final quality control by first week of May and the new Prive brand of LCD TVs to be available in retail stores by the end of May 2007. Prive will feature high Definition Ready RF NTSC tuner, a native resolution of 1366 X 768, 8ms gray to gray response time and a dynamic contrast ratio of 1200:1. The LCD TVs standard features include a 4:3 and 16:9 aspect ratio and a 170 degree viewing angel, with a host of inputs including HDMI, VGA and Composite inputs. The Prive units are also equipped with two (2) 10-watt stereo speakers and are wall mountable.

Ed O"Brien, Director of Marketing said, "The Prive LCD also makes a great large screen for the Home Office Theater as well. With so many companies offering some form of streaming media, why not have an affordable solution for the enjoyment of these content delivery systems at your desktop?"

SOYO today announced the launch of its new Dymond wide-screen, HD (high definition) ready LCD TVs. Available in 32- and 37-inch screen sizes, SOYO’s Dymond LCD televisions expand the company’s line of LCD display offerings, which also includes the Dymond series of 17- and 19-inch monitors.

The market for LCD monitors and TVs reached $53 billion in 2004, a 42% increase from 2003, according to the research firm iSuppli. SOYO’s expansion in this market builds on the company’s long and successful history as a developer of motherboards and graphics-related peripherals, and leverages SOYO’s strong manufacturing, distribution and retail sales networks.

The 32-inch Dymond LCD TV weighs just 48 lbs., and the 37-inch model weights just 59 lbs. Both models can be wall-mounted to add floor space and update the décor of any room in the house.

The 37-inch model also features a built-in media reader compatible with Memory Stick, SM, SD, CF, CFII and MMC formats, for viewing digital photos in high resolution and stunning color.

MSRP for the Dymond 32-inch TV is $1599, and list price for the 37-inch is $2499. Each includes a remote control, power cables and user manual, and will ship to authorized SOYO dealers and distributors in July. For more information on SOYO’s entire line of Dymond LCD display products, please visit www.soyogroup.com.

ONTARIO, Calif., May 31, 2007 (PRIME NEWSWIRE) -- SOYO Group Inc. (OTCBB:SOYO), announced today, due to the overwhelming and positive response to the launch of the first ever, limited edition Pitbull Series LCD HDTV, both SOYO and former UFC heavyweight champ Andrei "The Pitbull" Arlovski will make donations to the Ryan Bennet Memorial Fund.

Ed O"Brien, Director of Marketing at SOYO says, "The idea behind the Pitbull Series line was to offer MMA and UFC fans a piece of sports memorabilia from one of the most well respected athletes in the sport. Philanthropy is a core value at SOYO and because of the relationship we have developed with both Arlovski and mixed martial arts, it only makes sense to target a charity that hits home."

O"Brien goes on to say, "SOYO will be donating a signed Pitbull Series 42" LCD HDTV to be auctioned off on eBay this month. The money raised from the sale of the TV will go directly to the memorial fund and help Ryan"s family."

The former champ, Andrei Arlovski says, "Having my own series of TV"s is a very cool idea. I try and find charities to send autographs and help donate when I can. I will give the Ryan Bennet Memorial 50% of the money I get from the sale of these TV"s."

Offering an introductory price of $699 for the 32" LCD HD model; the SOYO brand television will be available on SOYO.com, myspace.com/Arlovski, www.arlovski.tv as well as select retailers nationwide.

The Ryan Bennett Memorial Fund was created on behalf of Ryan Bennett, an avid MMA fan who was tragically killed in a car accident in Fillmore, Utah last year. In the vehicle on that faithful day was Ryan"s family, they all survived the accident but aside from the loss of their father they have had to recover from serious injuries. The organization is run by his friends, and donations are being used to help his wife and four children recover from their own serious injuries and care for each other during their time of need. In addition, SOYO Group Inc. will donate a LCD HDTV, autographed by Arlovski, to be auctioned off by Randy Harris to the highest bidder in a continued effort to help support the Bennett family. For more information on this organization or to donate, please visit http://www.ryanbennett.org

With a MMA record of 13 wins, 5 losses, the former heavyweight champion stands 6"4 and weighs a lean 240 pounds. Originally from Minsk, Belarus he now resides in Chicago, IL. Known as "The Pit Bull" for his aggressive and exciting style of fighting, Arlovski is one of the most well-known and respected athletes in the sport today. Additional photos, videos and biographical content can be found on http://www.arlovski.tv and myspace.com/Arlovski.

SOYO Group Inc. is a provider of consumer electronics such as, LCD Monitors, LCD Televisions, Bluetooth, Portable Storage, LCD Furniture and broadband telecommunications products and services. Headquartered in Ontario, California, with additional sales offices in South America, SOYO Group sells its products through an extensive network of authorized distributors, resellers, system integrators, VARs, retailers, mail-order catalogs and e-tailors. Products are sold under the SOYO, Go Video, Dragon, Onyx, Dymond, Honeywell, Levello, and Prive brand names. For more information, please visit http://www.soyogroup.com.