RCA TV

By The Manolith Team on October 18th, 2008

The RCA Corporation began in 1919. That’s quite an extensive history for an electronics company. Although the RCA Trademark is owned by Thompson SA, through RCA Trademark Management S.A., a company owned by Thomson. The trademark is used by two companies, Sony, and BMG Music Entertainment.

The reputation of RCA is well established and respected, even through the confusion of going through Trademark ownership changes. RCA is still RCA. First establishing itself in the radio industry, RCA has kept up with the demands of the consumer, as well as the pressures of technology. Today, RCA is competitive in the LCD TV market, as well as the CRT market. RCA has television product lines that meet every need in a display device. Flat-panel LCD monitors, an array of direct-view CRTs, rear-projection TVs that use DLP and CRT-based rear projection sets by RCA can all be found at the most the most competitive prices.

RCA’s most economical brand is the Scenium line of DLP rear projections. They can be found at rock-bottom prices at most big-box stores. The Scenium line also has a TV/DVD combo. The practicality of that has been in question. DVD’s for the most part can be had for a song. In fact, not to undermine their technology, but RCA is synonymous with budget. Many people who could not otherwise afford some of the new line Televisions will choose RCA. It may not have the exceptionally clear picture of some of the top of the line products, but it meets the needs of most consumers at a price they can afford. Of course, even RCA has its upper crust of its line. The RCA HD61LPW162 is a DLP rear-projection TV that has received some good reviews and does indeed use the HD2 DMD.

Unfortunately, RCA is also one of the most repaired TV’s made. RCA’s generally spend some time in the shop. This is more than likely due to the fact that cheaper electronics mean cheaper parts. There is not much getting around that. You get what you pay for. That is not saying that every RCA television constantly needs repair. With RCA, it’s a pretty fair statement that if budget is a concern, RCA will be one of your best bets.

Currently, RCA televisions include 22”, 26”, 32”, 40” 42” and 46”. RCA primarily features there LCD line. Their website touts the many virtues of the LCD and features quite a few of their newer models. Of course, they have gone HD as well.

While RCA may have changed hands, trademarks, and CEO’s, the longevity of the RCA name keeps it in the minds of the consumer. Buyers of all ages are familiar with the RCA name, and sometimes that is a deciding factor.