EDIT: CONFIRMED 30" LCD HDTV $999 after $200 rebat!!! Microcenter hot hot hot

[Brackis]

EDIT: This is a confirmed deal at all Microcenters. 1199-$200 rebate. Amazing price
Thanx,
Brackis

Link to ad

Specs.
30" 16:9 Cinema-Style Widescreen Aspect Ratio
HDTV Display Ready (480i, 480p, 1080i, 720p)
750:1 High Contrast Ratio
Wide XGA 1280 x 768 Resolution
High Brightness 700 cd/m2
Dual Built-in TV Tuner
PIP & Picture Grid Views
Digital 3D Comb Filter
HDTV Progressive Scan
170 / 170 Degree Wide Viewing Angles
VGA (DB15) & DVI/HDCP Inputs
Detachable 10W + 10W Surround Speakers
SPECIFICATION

Panels
Active Screen Size (inches) 30" TFT LCD
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Brightness
700 cd/m2
Contrast 750:1
Pixel Resolution (H x V) 1280 x 768
Response Time 15 ms
Viewing Angle 170 (H) / 170 (V)
VIDEO

Digital 3D Comb Filter Yes
Progressive Scan Yes
2:2 / 3:2 Pull Down Yes
Digital Picture Noise Reduction Yes
Resolution Scan VGA, SVGA, XGA, SXGA, WXGA
De-Interlacer Yes
Adjustable Color Temperature Yes
VGA Auto Frequency Correction Yes
TV Auto Frequency Tuning Yes
AUDIO

Surround Yes
Mute Yes
Audio Output RCA R/L preout and Sub-Woofer Preout
Earphone Output Mini - Stereo Jack x 1
Speaker 10w x 2 (Detachable)
Auto Voice Correction Yes
I/O Port

HDTV Input Y/Pb/Pr x 1 (480i, 480p, 1080I, 720p)
Component Input Y/Cb/Cr x 1 (480i)
Composite Video Input RCA x 1
S-Video Input 4-pin DIN x 1
Audio Input RCA L/R x 4
Mini - Stereo Jack x 1
DVI/HDCP Input DVI - I x 1
VGA Input DB15 x 1
TV System Support NTSC
TV Tuner Input TV / CATV RF x 1, NTSC Only
TV System Support NTSC / PAL / SECAM
(Regional Specific)
Service Port RS232 x 1
OTHER
Wall Mounted Type VESA 200, WM-10D / WM-20D
Horizontal Frequency 30 - 80 KHz
Vertical Frequency 50 - 80 KHz
PC Frequency Support 1280 x 768 @ 60 Hz (Max)
Tuner Box Removable for ATSC Replacement
Power Consumption AC 150 Watts (Max)
Dimensions 21.8" (H) x 35" (W) x 8.8" (D)
with Stand
19.5" (H) x 35" (W) x 4.2" (D)
without Stand
28.5" (W) without Speakers
Weight 50 lbs with Stand
40 lbs without Stand
Safety Certification CE, FCC, UL, CUL, CB, TUV
Energy Star Yes
FUNCTION

TV / Video Switch Yes
Dual Tuner* Yes
Channel Return Yes
MTS Yes
PIP / Split Screen / POP 3 / POP12 Yes
Viewing Aspect Ratio 16:9, 4:3, Zoom
Clock / Alarm Yes
Sleep Timer Yes
Favorite Channel Yes
Setting Yes
V-Chip Parental Control Yes
Close Caption Yes
Language English, French, German, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Swedish, Simplified Chinese and Traditional

 

[STotaro]

product link?

 

[Brackis]

It was from an ad for a sale at a Houston area MicroCenter. I was hoping someone might know if this price could be found online. Perhaps I'm just getting excited over nothing thouhg

 

[STotaro]

so where did you get all the specs?

 

[Brackis]

http://shop4.outpost.com/produ...sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

 

[STotaro]

is this the same one? it looks different but if it is then its a hot deal. i am looking to buy one myself so keep us updated.

 

[Brackis]

You are right, it does look slightly different, but it is within a feasable price difference.
Any TV scholars want to comment on how good this type/style of TV is?

 

[boles]

Just called Microcenter. It is the Olevia 30" Price $1199 - $200 rebate SKU # 386599 The Fairfax store has 58 in stock!

 

[Brackis]

Wow...this is awesome news!
My credit cards are running off to hide in anticipation....:shocked:

 

[boles]

Just purchased one from Fairfax store. While I was waiting for mine, the store manager called corp. headquarters to confirm that they had the prices correct on these. He sounded concerned. He told them that he had been open for an hour and sold 5 already. He also had 10+ people calling to reserve some. Then asked, is there a limit on how many someone can buy because someone called in and wanted to order at least 5. He said at this rate we will sell out by tonight.

At 1130 the Fairfax store had about 48 left in stock and 42 more on a shipment due to arrive this week.

 

[Brackis]

Originally posted by: boles
Just purchased one from Fairfax store. While I was waiting for mine, the store manager called corp. headquarters to confirm that they had the prices correct on these. He sounded concerned. He told them that he had been open for an hour and sold 5 already. He also had 10+ people calling to reserve some. Then asked, is there a limit on how many someone can buy because someone called in and wanted to order at least 5. He said at this rate we will sell out by tonight.

At 1130 the Fairfax store had about 48 left in stock and 42 more on a shipment due to arrive this week.

Let us know how it looks

 

[Brackis]

Think that you could pricematch with staples? Add Staples coupons?

http://www.staples.com/Catalog...eType=1&SKU=577854

 

[spinn]

IF Staples were to PM, it'd probably be to the $1199 price....are there still $200+ off coupons?

 

[ScottFern]

http://www.extremetech.com/art.../0,1558,1642839,00.asp

Good review.


So for watching HDTV with TV you still need a HDTV receiver? How is the image quality without the HDTV signal?

 

[Glendor]

Whoh! is that correce: Response Time 15 ms

That's a faster response time than the Dell 2001FP, and I thought that was the best. What gives?

Glendor...

 

[Fallen Kell]

Originally posted by: Glendor
Whoh! is that correce: Response Time 15 ms

That's a faster response time than the Dell 2001FP, and I thought that was the best. What gives?

Glendor...

The new Sharps have a <12ms response time, so even this is not the fastes out there. And yes it probably is correct. Now grant it may not be a 15ms grey to grey transition time, but the normal industry standard time test. It will probably have worst case scenarioes of around 25-30ms delay, which will still be visible. The magic number industry standard response time is 7-8ms, which at this speed, even the worst case scenario will be faster then needed to give the 30fps of info in a TV signal and the 27 fps in movie format.

Personally I am waiting on SED displays to become available sometime mid next year, but if I was buying now, this is a hell of a deal on a 30" TV. Don't pay much attention to the fact that you need a HDTV tuner, since to be honest, you will be using your cable box or satelite box anyway which "is" the tuner. The only time you really need a tuner built in is for over-the-air HDTV broadcast signals, in which case you will still need a decent antenna to get the signal and a local station(s) that broadcast the signal.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Wow. Console gaming via Xbox or PS2 in high-res mode on that thing would be SICK!
Oh well, I'll just have to stick to my 21" NEC S-Video CRT for now. Can't quite afford one of those monsters yet.

 

[Wag]

This is a sweet deal! HDCP compliant DVI as well.

If I didn't already have a 30" HDTV tube I'd buy this. It seems it would make a nice widescreen PC monitor as well.

 

[lastig21]

There are several other deals going on the Houston Microcenter as well. The best prices I saw were on harddrives, but there are decent deals throughout the store. Definitely worth checking out if you need harddrives or optical drives.

 

[osiris3mc]

Holy sh*t is this hot. I am getting one immediately. I hope the Long Island store has it in stock....

 

[Glendor]

I wish the reviews were a little more flattering about this thing. It's at the upper range of what I can afford, so I don't want it to be a dog. Who has one that can provide a Real Life Review?

 

[BrunoPuntzJones]

Originally posted by: Glendor
I wish the reviews were a little more flattering about this thing. It's at the upper range of what I can afford, so I don't want it to be a dog. Who has one that can provide a Real Life Review?

AT Review

 

[cheesehead]

Is there a microcenter in Wisconsin? I wish I had the cash for one of these-it would make an awesome LCD for a graphics workstation.

 

[osiris3mc]

Originally posted by: Cheesehead
Is there a microcenter in Wisconsin? I wish I had the cash for one of these-it would make an awesome LCD for a graphics workstation.

Check the website - it lists locations,

 

[potcedotcom]

I recently bought the 27" Syntax Olevia from Outpost for $999 and must say it is an AWESOME TV! The 27" and 30" share the same cabinet. I was gonna get the 30", but it was $1499 just a couple of weeks ago! I hooked up a set-top HDTV tuner and the picture was unbelievable. I also had to call Syntax tech support b/c my TV was missing one of the back panels. My call was answered within 1 minute and the tech guy was very helpful (I received the panel in about 3 days). Also, those concerned of the name Syntax (relatively unknown), don't. There are only a couple of LCD mfg's out there, and I can promise you my 27" looks just as good as the $2000+ Sharp (26") model.

Just wanted to post for those wondering how this TV looks.

ps. Disregard my user ID...this website is now owned by someone else.