Akai 47" HDTV - any good?

[RossMAN]

I just want a cheap large HDTV to use with DirecTV or Comcast TV.

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Akai PT4799HD for $850 at CostCo B&M

HDTV technology and a projection TV combine the newest advances into one superior unit ? the AKAI 47? projection TV. An integrated tuner, dolbyPro-logic audio and high definition lenses add to the technological quality of this excellent unit.

Display:

Screen Size: 47" diagonal
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
HD Fine pitch screen (0.52mm)
Display format: 1080i/480p
Progressive scan picture performance
Bright focus CRT
High definition lenses
Digital comb filter
Dynamic black level expansion
2:3/3:2 Pull down
Gamma compensation
Sharpness control
Color temperature adjust
Digital noise reduction
RealFlect system? Pro
Super shield screen
Signals:

Input signal compatibility: NTSC
Inputs:

HD Component video (Y/Pb/Pr): x2
S-Video: x1
Audio/Video: x3 (1 front, 2 rear)
RF: x1
Outputs:

Audio: x1
Audio:

Total Power: 30 Watts (15W x 2)
MTS/SAP
BBE Sound system
5 Band sound equalizer
Auto volume leveler
General:

On-screen menu
OSG Language
Closed caption
V-Chip
Sleep timer: 180 minutes
On/Off timer & clock
Auto clock set
Universal remote control included
Energy Star
Dimensions:
39.5" W x 19.7" D x 38.1" H
Weight:
89.1 lbs.

 

[alm99]

I don't know, but get me one while your at, mmmm..k?

 

[BD2003]

Any pics? Sounds exactly like my samsung.

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: BD2003
Any pics? Sounds exactly like my samsung.

I'm tempted to bring my digicam to CostCo today.

 

[RossMAN]

It appears this might be a Samsung rebadge.

I decided to pass on this and wait for a deal on a better HDTV.

 

[Subzero]

My friend bought one and returned it 3 days later...crap..
You get what you pay for 99% of the time..😉