stupid cheap lcd tv

[JAXvillain]

any reason I shouldn't buy this? yes, I'm aware it's a no name brand but it's still a 42" lcd tv for $500...I live in an apt so any more than that is overkill anyway and if it works ok I don't give a shit whose name is on it

whatcha think?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889433001

 

[fly]

wtf


ibtheac?

 

[theacoustician]

any reason I shouldn't buy this?

1366 x 768
720p, 480i/p

The inputs won't even accept 1080i/p signal. Screw that.

 

[b_sinning]

theac makes good points. I'm not an AV snob and I can understand if you're going to HD then go all the way.

 

[JAXvillain]

1366 x 768
720p, 480i/p

The inputs won't even accept 1080i/p signal. Screw that.

and I should care why?

 

[Sarcasmo]

/thread

 

[fly]

1366 x 768
720p, 480i/p

The inputs won't even accept 1080i/p signal. Screw that.

Cons: only a 720 resolution rather than a true 1080. It WILL display 1080 channels as as 1080 bluray or up converted DVD. Visible picture quality difference between a 1080 and 720 but only if your up close. Mounted on a wall, its perfect from across the room viewing where 1080 really isn't going to be a huge difference.

That says it will, right?

 

[Sarcasmo]

and I should care why?

Why would you spend $500 on a non-high def t.v.?

 

[Sarcasmo]

I have a t.v. similar to this one. Trust me, upconverting is nowhere close to high def.

 

[theacoustician]

and I should care why?

Um, almost all HD with the exception of Fox and ESPN is broadcast in 1080. According to what I'm reading, you won't be able to watch those channels without an external downconverter.

Its like putting a 4 banger in your vette. Sure, you could ... BUT WHY?

 

[JAXvillain]

Why would you spend $500 on a non-high def t.v.?

it's 720p...last I checked, that was hd

 

[theacoustician]

That says it will, right?

If its downconverted, I'm sure. The manual says otherwise.

And if he can't see the difference between 720 and 1080 at 15' on a 42" monitor, he needs his fucking eyes checked.

 

[Sarcasmo]

it's 720p...last I checked, that was hd

It's really not. It's like 1.5 normal t.v. quality. My t.v. was free, so I don't complain, but if I was going to spend money I'd get 1080p for sure.

 

[Mean Mr. Mustard]

If it was me, Id just spend a few bucks more and get one that does 1080
Unless youre feeling cheap, then just get whatever you want

 

[theacoustician]

Dude, you know Insider's Advantage will have all kinds of deals soon for Christmas. Get discount gift cards there then score something on sale at a big box dealer. You will easily do better and then you don't have to worry about the TV getting jacked up in transit. Double score if you can get discounted Circuit City cards then buy something there since their stores are having mad fire sales right now.

 

[OzSTEEZ]

There's a noticeable difference between 720p and 1080p. And that price is not that great for a 720p TV.. seen quite a few of them around that price..

 

[OzSTEEZ]

Also, Black Friday is just around the corner. Best time for great deals..

I'm currently looking at a Sony - BRAVIA 1080p 40" Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - $999

 

[zengirl]

Dude, you know Insider's Advantage will have all kinds of deals soon for Christmas. Get discount gift cards there then score something on sale at a big box dealer. You will easily do better and then you don't have to worry about the TV getting jacked up in transit. Double score if you can get discounted Circuit City cards then buy something there since their stores are having mad fire sales right now.

Also see about getting discounts for floor samples.

 

[JAXvillain]

There's a noticeable difference between 720p and 1080p. And that price is not that great for a 720p TV.. seen quite a few of them around that price..

seen quite a few at that price? I dare you to show me even one

 

[eileenbunny]

Dan and I are also shopping TV's. This is not a good deal. Be patient, the truely good deal will come along soon enough. If you wait I'm willing to bet you will find a better TV in the same price range.