Tech: Pretty good deal on a HDtv/LCD

[Mr. Laz]

30" for $999 (after $200 rebate) at mircocenter

Good Review (http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1558,1642840,00.asp)

even has dual tuners


http://images.microcenter.com/houston_annv_sale/annvsalecntr.jpg

Specs.
30" 16:9 Cinema-Style Widescreen Aspect Ratio
HDTV Display Ready (480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p)
750:1 High Contrast Ratio
Wide XGA 1280 x 768 Resolution
High Brightness 700 cd/m2
Dual Built-in TV Tuner
PIP & Picture Grid Views
Digital 3D Comb Filter
HDTV Progressive Scan
170 / 170 Degree Wide Viewing Angles
VGA (DB15) & DVI/HDCP Inputs
Detachable 10W + 10W Surround Speakers
SPECIFICATION

Panels
Active Screen Size (inches) 30" TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness
700 cd/m2
Contrast 750:1
Pixel Resolution (H x V) 1280 x 768
Response Time 15 ms
Viewing Angle 170 (H) / 170 (V)
VIDEO

Digital 3D Comb Filter Yes
Progressive Scan Yes
2:2 / 3:2 Pull Down Yes
Digital Picture Noise Reduction Yes
Resolution Scan VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA
De-Interlacer Yes
Adjustable Color Temperature Yes
VGA Auto Frequency Correction Yes
TV Auto Frequency Tuning Yes
AUDIO

Surround Yes
Mute Yes
Audio Output RCA R/L preout and Sub-Woofer Preout
Earphone Output Mini - Stereo Jack x 1
Speaker 10w x 2 (Detachable)
Auto Voice Correction Yes
I/O Port

HDTV Input Y/Pb/Pr x 1 (480i, 480p, 1080I, 720p)
Component Input Y/Cb/Cr x 1 (480i)
Composite Video Input RCA x 1
S-Video Input 4-pin DIN x 1
Audio Input RCA L/R x 4
Mini - Stereo Jack x 1
DVI/HDCP Input DVI - I x 1
VGA Input DB15 x 1
TV System Support NTSC
TV Tuner Input TV / CATV RF x 1, NTSC Only
TV System Support NTSC / PAL / SECAM
(Regional Specific)
Service Port RS232 x 1
OTHER
Wall Mounted Type VESA 200, WM-10D / WM-20D
Horizontal Frequency 30 - 80 KHz
Vertical Frequency 50 - 80 KHz
PC Frequency Support 1280 x 768 @ 60 Hz (Max)
Tuner Box Removable for ATSC Replacement
Power Consumption AC 150 Watts (Max)
Dimensions 21.8" (H) x 35" (W) x 8.8" (D)
with Stand
19.5" (H) x 35" (W) x 4.2" (D)
without Stand
28.5" (W) without Speakers
Weight 50 lbs with Stand
40 lbs without Stand
Safety Certification CE, FCC, UL, CUL, CB, TUV
Energy Star Yes
FUNCTION

TV / Video Switch Yes
Dual Tuner* Yes
Channel Return Yes
MTS Yes
PIP / Split Screen / POP 3 / POP12 Yes
Viewing Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Zoom
Clock / Alarm Yes
Sleep Timer Yes
Favorite Channel Yes
Setting Yes
V-Chip Parental Control Yes
Close Caption Yes
Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional

[the Talking Can]

are those the specs for a laser guided missle?

[Hammock Parties]

That's not that great of a deal.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1072287232137&skuId=6287635&productCategoryId=pcmcat31800050029&type=product

[Craash]

That's not that great of a deal.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=1072287232137&skuId=6287635&productCategoryId=pcmcat31800050029&type=product

Although the PQ ability of RPTV vs. LCD is debatable, you DO realize the thread topic is about a LCD, right? If so, I'm confused as to why you would whip out the RPTV as a price comparision.

[Hammock Parties]

Although the PQ ability of RPTV vs. LCD is debatable, you DO realize the thread topic is about a LCD, right? If so, I'm confused as to why you would whip out the RPTV as a price comparision.

Who want's to watch movies on a puny 30" TV anyway? LCD TVs suck, IMO.

If I had a grand to spend on a TV I'd buy the one I posted.

[Craash]

Who want's to watch movies on a puny 30" TV anyway? LCD TVs suck, IMO.

If I had a grand to spend on a TV I'd buy the one I posted.


Man, . . . .


My point was you are comparing apples to oranges. My wife has a 24 inch LCD mounted on the wall over her jacuzzi. Lets see you hang a RPTV on the wall. I stated that PQ was subject to debate (The LCD/Plasma black issue is a deal killer for me) but someone who is in the market for a LCD isn't going to be helped by your post.

[Hammock Parties]

Man, . . . .


My point was you are comparing apples to oranges. My wife has a 24 inch LCD mounted on the wall over her jacuzzi. Lets see you hang a RPTV on the wall. I stated that PQ was subject to debate (The LCD/Plasma black issue is a deal killer for me) but someone who is in the market for a LCD isn't going to be helped by your post.

OK, fair enough.

[Mr. Laz]

Man, . . . .

My point was you are comparing apples to oranges. My wife has a 24 inch LCD mounted on the wall over her jacuzzi. Lets see you hang a RPTV on the wall. I stated that PQ was subject to debate (The LCD/Plasma black issue is a deal killer for me) but someone who is in the market for a LCD isn't going to be helped by your post.


thanks ... i just didnt have the energy to do it

[Craash]

thanks ... i just didnt have the energy to do it

I actually gave him rep for the way he bowed out. Kinda surprised me in a good way.

[htismaqe]

Nice, Laz. I'm intrigued by a set that can display my computer as well as my XBox and DVD player...