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!

Native Resolution: 1366 x 768 ?

harinibrk said:This is not a 1080P TV. Naga is the 1080P TV. I believe this has been discussed before in FW.

Still this is a nice looking package for the set.

I like that it has a thin border - no big dorky plastic island under the screen.

Also, that is a high contrast ratio for LCD.

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It's still a pretty good price for a 42 lcd even if it isn't 1080p. at 42" I don't think you can tell the difference.

Just ordered one...thanks OP

Monk3y said:From costco? I don't like their return policy. And I am sure they hate losing a customer like you..

Regardless of the 1080p error, this is a great deal on a 42" LCD

Sceptre® X42GV-Komodo LCD is up for order on costco site. Free shipping.

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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?