Apex or Orion 27" TV + reviews??

[Mer]

So I'm looking to buy a budget 27" TV.
And as much as I hate too... I am looking into two that I've seen here:-

This one is by Apex:
Apex 27-inch Stereo TV AT2708S

This one is by Orion:
Orion 27-inch Stereo Color TV STV2763

I've decided on 27" as the best size and S-Video is a must.
And these are both selling for $177.86
What are my options... any other better deals out there.
I'm hoping to get an additional 10-20% off these prices which is why I am looking at Walmart.

Which is the better of the two evils ?
I have found reviews for the Orion and they are generally good... can't seem to find any for the Apex.
I do have an Apex DVD player and it's been good to me for over 1.5 years now!

Sweetness,
Mer.

EDIT: There is a Symphonic 27" coming out at Walmart but I do not know the model number or whether it has S-Video.
Could someone provide that info?
I figured with the 10-20% off I'd only be saving a few bucks by buying on black friday... and I'd really not wake up that early just to save a few bucks.

 

[Vette73]

I like the Apex brand pretty good. So with my limited knowledge of them, I say Apex. I think they are a BIG brand in China?

 

[Quixfire]

I have an APEX 24" and I am very happy with it.

 

[Mer]

Thanks for the info guys!!

I've had a good experience with Apex too... with their DVD players... so hopefully the TV will work out good for me.

If not, I'll just return it to Walmart I guess

Mer.

 

[conjur]

My dad has an Apex and the convergence is horrendous! The dot pitch looks like craters on the moon.

 

[royaldank]

Sanyo TVs are usually cheap and Consumer Reports rates them up near the top in reliability and fewest service calls. Just throwing that out there.

I've never had a problem with APEX products. Seem to be good budget items.

 

[Sephiroth85]

get a sony

 

[Fiveohhh]

I have the orion and had it for a few months, it works great for what I use it for, my next tv willl be an hd, but for the price I don't mind it, I wish it had two s vid inputs, but I'm not going to complain for under $200 out the door for a 27".

 

[conjur]

Originally posted by: Sephiroth85
get a sony

HA!!

Good one!

 

[bunker]

I have a 20" Apex. Worst picture quality I have ever seen.

 

[Fiveohhh]

I also had an apex 24" wasn't that great I'd choose the orion over it.

 

[EmperorIQ]

i have that exact 27" apex. . is it " or '? oh well. . . and it works fine for me. I like it a lot, and for that price it was awesome. I've had it for a year now.

 

[aircooled]

Originally posted by: EmperorIQ
i have that exact 27" apex. . is it " or '? oh well. . . and it works fine for me. I like it a lot, and for that price it was awesome. I've had it for a year now.

" = inches ' = feet

 

[aircooled]

Originally posted by: Mer
So I'm looking to buy a budget 27" TV.
And as much as I hate too... I am looking into two that I've seen here:-

This one is by Apex:
Apex 27-inch Stereo TV AT2708S

This one is by Orion:
Orion 27-inch Stereo Color TV STV2763

I've decided on 27" as the best size and S-Video is a must.
And these are both selling for $177.86
What are my options... any other better deals out there.
I'm hoping to get an additional 10-20% off these prices which is why I am looking at Walmart.

Which is the better of the two evils ?
I have found reviews for the Orion and they are generally good... can't seem to find any for the Apex.
I do have an Apex DVD player and it's been good to me for over 1.5 years now!

Sweetness,
Mer.

EDIT: There is a Symphonic 27" coming out at Walmart but I do not know the model number or whether it has S-Video.
Could someone provide that info?
I figured with the 10-20% off I'd only be saving a few bucks by buying on black friday... and I'd really not wake up that early just to save a few bucks.

I'd spend a few extra bucks and grab a flat screen.