Topic: Which HDTV/Monitor Should I buy? (Read 1882 times)

kdx80boy · « **Reply #135 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:04:00 PM »

Unless you need the space, why pay $150 more for the slimfit 30" samsung when you can get the normal one for $750? It is the exact same tv with the exact same inputs, only the thin one is 1/3 thinner.

gamerguy999 · « **Reply #136 on:** October 31, 2005, 10:06:00 PM »

As for actual performance, on curcuit city, the average customer rating is 4.4 out of 5, which is pretty good.

http://www.circuitci...lReview.do#tabs

pennywisdom · « **Reply #137 on:** October 31, 2005, 11:25:00 PM »

QUOTE(frogsmasha @ Nov 1 2005, 02:29 AM)

I will probably get something to that tv, and it doesn't need to be 1/3 thin anyways.

deadpool66 · « **Reply #138 on:** October 31, 2005, 11:27:00 PM »

Thats about the price point I was looking for but i dont have enough money does anyone know if bestbuy has layaway?

deadpool66 · « **Reply #139 on:** October 31, 2005, 11:33:00 PM »

Fucking sweet my new viewsonics native resolution is 1280x1024. Only one ? will it be widescreen with black bars are will it be distorted to fit monitor? I would rather widescreen with a bit of the monitor not being used till I can get an hdtv.

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #140 on:** November 01, 2005, 06:19:00 AM »

Larrimus · « **Reply #141 on:** November 01, 2005, 07:27:00 AM »

twistedsymphony · « **Reply #142 on:** November 01, 2005, 08:15:00 AM »

QUOTE(Larrimus @ Nov 1 2005, 10:38 AM)

I've never believed the geometry issues but the one on display in our department does have issues with the sides of the picture bowing inward...kinda looks like this.

LowProfileWurm · « **Reply #143 on:** November 01, 2005, 09:17:00 AM »

<- my mouth hit the floor. The ONLY problem I have with the TV is that the component selector isn't on the "source" button. I have to go into config and select the component input. But that's really minor as I never use anything but the component inputs!

As for the whole "why spend more on the slimmer one" question, twisted is correct. This TV supports 720p natively (unusual for a CRT). I believe this stems from the built in ATSC tuner which is worth $200+ outside the box. You really can't get a better CRT for the price. Especially if you have the Rewards program at BestBuy and purchase BestBuy gift cards on eBay for 85% face value. I got this TV for roughly $700 when it first hit the street! ($950 - 10% coupon - $170 saved buying giftcards on ebay = $685 + tax)

LowProfileWurm · « **Reply #144 on:** November 01, 2005, 09:41:00 AM »

LowProfileWurm · « **Reply #145 on:** November 01, 2005, 09:47:00 AM »

QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Oct 31 2005, 05:38 PM)

I recently helped a friend shop for a new HDTV... we ended up deciding on one of the slimfit Samsungs...

Larrimus · « **Reply #146 on:** November 01, 2005, 10:13:00 AM »

QUOTE(twistedsymphony @ Nov 1 2005, 11:26 AM)

It's called "Pin-Cushioning" and that should be adjustable in the display options under "Pin Cushioning" or "Side Pin"

BottleB · « **Reply #147 on:** November 01, 2005, 11:30:00 AM »

How's this for a TV, seems good overall?

throwingks · « **Reply #148 on:** November 01, 2005, 11:37:00 AM »

QUOTE(LowProfileWurm @ Nov 1 2005, 09:58 AM)

Want to tune mine with your ubiquitous fine tooth comb???

I set up the color and contrast with a THX disc, but I'm not very savvy with anything beyond that.

BottleB · « **Reply #149 on:** November 01, 2005, 11:55:00 AM »

Sorry for another thread like this but i did my research so dont flame!!!!
From what i see this tv is the shiznit for people who dont want to flame up there wallet for a TV....

http://www.bestbuy.c...17&catid=23239#

Im prolly gonna head out and buy today!!!! So tell me whatcha think?

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