RCA F38310 38 inch TV

Pros: Integrated DSS and High Def tuner
Cons: Bad build history

We got a PS38000 TV last October and have had a nightmare since. I am writing this for anyone who has either of the older RCA/Proscan models of this TV. I know you are out there and you have been eagerly awaiting the "redesign."

For those of...

Pros: good price for HDTV, big tube screen, built in HD decoder
Cons: HDTV lacking programming, more standardization needed, DVDs and HDTV need to work better together

Our television viewing is in a state of flux. We have very little HDTV programming available, DVD technology is actually different technology that so happens to work with HDTV, and the TV market is a plethora of sizes, qualities, prices that makes this...

Pros: picture quality/builtin ATV-Direct TV
Cons: No video outputs...period

Over the past 10 years I have followed the saga of HDTV eagerly awaiting its arrival. Last year Dallas HD stations starting broadcasting, but the cost of ATV receivers/monitors has tempered my enthusiasm...until now. When I read the press release from...

Pros: Picture quality, Video input flexibility, & Built-in DirectTV receiver
Cons: Slow channel switching, Cooling fan runs continuously, Only analog channel PIP

I purchased the RCA F38310 HDTV due to its physical size, video features, digital audio output, and an in-store demonstration.

I originally wanted a large screen RPTV but after some research I found my installation area was too small - even...

Pros: Great Picture, good color saturation, easy to use
Cons: Cooling fan runs all the time

HISTORICAL - How I got From Point A to Point B.

I kept thinking about this TV for months after I saw it in our local Circuit City store. Logically, with a 36 inch Panasonic TV what did I need this HDTV for ? Besides, that last time I bought a...

Pros: eye-popping high definition picture; superior sound
Cons: nothing worth mentioning

Ever since high-definition TV was first talked about, many years ago, I have been waiting for the day I could buy an HDTV (and not have to take a second mortgage!). Well, that day has finally arrived. RCA has hit a home run with the F38310 HDTV. I wanted...

Pros: If it worked it would be great
Cons: Total Nightmare to get service

Bought RCA F38310-YX5 (latest model) HDTV from Somerville MA Circuit City in mid-November of 2002. A ...

Pros: Built in Hi Def tuner, PIP, deep rich color, amazing detail
Cons: needs more component video inputs, sound with high tone/bass mix causes speakers to rattle,

The first time I saw this TV was at BestBuy in Charlotte,NC on display in January of 2001 and I knew I was in love. The price at the time was $2800 I think so I decided that I would wait to see if the price would drop. Compared to all the other TVs at ...

Pros: Great concept
Cons: Sorry Execution

I purchased this product from an online vendor on October 25, 2001. I purchased this TV for lots of reasons. Screen format, optical output, the ability to switch from off air antenna, to two cables, to DirecTV, a total of (1) component Video, (3)...

Pros: biggest direct-view TV screen of any HDTV
Cons: soft NTSC and DVD images

First off I did not buy this product. I am seriously considering a purchase but I am holding off until I see some more reviews on the set. This TV has the largest direct-view HDTV screen out there. First off, it the screen size and aspect ratio make...

Pros: Great picture, dropping price, integrated HD tuner
Cons: Heavy, channel flipping can be slow

I have had the F38310 for 3 weeks now and have been impressed. Watching primetime OTA HD broadcasts is great. On my first night I was caught watching Ellen on CBS (never had tuned in before). The baseball games on HD allows such detail, I could see...

Pros: Largest Tube Size out,(since Mitsubishi discontinued there 40") and its great HD Picture quality.
Cons: First purchase was a lemon.

I've been looking at All HDTV's for about a year and was not to interested in projection HDTV's due to lack of peripheral viewing. The Tubes seemed the more likely candidate. The only thing the tubes lacked is that the 16:9 tubes only came out to a max...

Pros: Built in HDTV decoder
Cons: No video outputs

I purchased the RCA F38310 in March of 2002 so I've had it long enough to have a good feel for it. Let me say that I bought this TV with a bit of trepidation. I read reviews about this TV from people who owned it and although the majority of them were...

Pros: Built-in HDTV tuner, great picture
Cons: yes, the fan runs ALL the time...even when it's turned off!

I've been considering an HDTV for years and I finally broke down and bought the F38310 in time to watch the Olympics. Wish I'd bought it earlier!

Lots of small things could be improved, but overall this is definitely the best value in a...

Pros: It has a big screen
Cons: It went out on us 8 mos after buying it

This has been the WORST experience of my life. We bought it 12.24.03 it went out 8 mos later and has been in the shop ever since. I totally agree with the other 3 reviews, Thompson has the WORST customer service you can find. They have been absolutely NO ...