i've been looking for a 40"-42" lcd and came across this.
here's the link: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Productgroup.aspx?Prodid=11204142&search=lcd%20tv&Sp=S&Mo=27&cm_re=1-_-Top_Left_Nav-_-Top_search&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&N=0&whse=BC&Dx=mode+matchallpartial&Ntk=All&Dr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ne=4000000&D=lcd%20tv&Ntt=lcd%20tv&No=11&Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&Nty=1&topnav=&s=1
here are the specs:
The Sceptre® X42GV-Komodo LCD HDTV features 1366 x 768 resolution and a 2000:1 contrast ratio and 1080p compatible HDMI video inputs via Faroudja de-interlace technology. The Sceptre X42GV-Komodo offers everything you need for excellent TV viewing anywhere in your home.
Features:
Screen Size: 42" Diagonal Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Native Resolution: 1366 x 768 Contrast Ratio: 2000:1 Brightness: 500 cd/m2 Response Time: 6 ms Viewing Angle: 178 L/R, 178 u/d HDTV Compatibility: 1080i, 720P, 480P and 480i video signal Upscaleable to 1080p using Faroudja Technology® Tuners: NTSC , ATSC & QAM 3D Comb Filter Picture in Picture Dimensions: 40.5" x 27.3” x 9” (with stand), 40.5” x 25.5“ x 4.5” (w/o stand) Weight: 61.6lbs
Audio:
Output (RMS): 2 x 10w Sound Enhancement: Digital Signal Processing
SRS TrueSurround XT
Inputs/ Outputs:
AV 1 (CVBS), Audio L/R in AV 2 (CVBS), Audio L/R in AV 3 (S-Video), Audio shared with AV2 YPbPr1, Audio L/R in & YPbPr2, Audio L/R in HDMI 1 HDMI 2 VGA, Stereo in Side Connections: Audio L/R in, AV2 (CVBS) in, AV3 (S-video) In Other Connections: AUX OUT (CVBS out, Audio L/R out), S/PDIF out (optical)
says it won't be available until 3/5 and through 3/11. this has a $300 off coupon but if it's like the sharp deal of a few days ago, the coupon is automatically applied for on-line customers. i'm not sure about in store since i don't have one in my state.
said that it is 1080p compatible but what does this mean, "Upscaleable to 1080p using Faroudja Technology®"? can someone with some expertise comment on this please?
i've been looking around and i think this is pretty good deal but tell me what you guys think!
i don't understand why peeps gave this deal red when the olevia 342i, which is tunerless gets green for $895 from buydig?
this set has the QAM, 6 ms response time and 2000:1 contrast ratios. regardless of costco's new return policy, it's still tons better than any other online place which has no return policy accept when it's damaged. with everywhere else, it's a crapshoot! costco's rep. confirmed with me that if i'm unhappy with the purchase for ANY reason, they will send a return label at their cost for you to ship back. i don't know any other on line place that even let you return w/o any hassles much less pay for the shipping back!
and i've compared this to the olevia 542i, the viewsonics, the proview, etc...and this set looks as impressive both in specs and physically. i can't say that i've seen all of these in person but i don't think any of the others will do 1080p upscale (whatever this means).
something else i forgot, shipping/handling included. and for me, no tax in Oklahoma!
Why is this getting red? It sounds like a great deal to me! On paper it has better specs than the 37" sharp that is currently on sale at the same price.
blindman said:nateng72 said:harinibrk said:This is not a 1080P TV. Naga is the 1080P TV. I believe this has been discussed before in FW.
so what does "upscalable to 1080p" and "1080p compatible" mean? this is why i possed this question!!
Native resolution is the acutal pixils on the display itself. Meaning if you have 1080P you display has 1920x1080 = T (total amount of pixils).
Compatiable means the resolution is lower and you get 1366X768= T (total amount of pixils).
1920 x1080 picutres are squzeed down to the 1366x768 display resulting in loss of quality.
so, blindman, which will look better between these 2: watching 720P material through 720P or watching 1080P material scalled down to 720P such as this case?
Jeraden said:Why is this getting red? It sounds like a great deal to me! On paper it has better specs than the 37" sharp that is currently on sale at the same price.
well, i wouldn't go as far as comparing this sceptre to sharp. but certainly, compared to the "off-branded" lcds (viewsonics, olevias, hannsprees, proviews and other alike), $1000 shipped from costco is certainly very attractive!
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