Is this TV worth $399?

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RKS

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We are finally moving into this century. We just got digital cable and a dvr last week and now I bought this cheap hd lcd. I'll decide by tonight if I am going to keep it.

ASTAR LTV-32HBG

The price is after 2 $100 rebates. I will also be charging it on my AMEX so I get a free 2 year warranty. Since the store is only a few minutes from my house I don't have to worry about shipping/returns.

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RKS

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Features 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio,
1366 X 768 Resolution
1200:1 Contrast Ratio, 600cd/m2 Brightness, 720p, 1080i
8 ms Access Time, 178°H / 178°V Viewing Angle
Dual Tuner; HD Digital ATSC and NTSC (QAM)
System: NTSC, PAL, PAL-M, PAL-N. 90-240Volt
Picture-in-Picture, Picture-over-Picture, Split Screen
HDMI, Component (YPbPr), Component (YCbCr)
(2) Composite, RF, S-Video, PC Audio, VGA (PC)
Table Stand & Wall-mount included. Built-in Speakers
One Year Warranty with Free Technical Support

Package Contents
32? LCD HDTV
Power Cord
Full Function Remote Control
TV Mounting Stand
Wall Mount Bracket and Hardware
Quick set up guide and User Manual

 
Homerboy

Homerboy

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Astar is Soyo is GoVideo

I just bough the GoVideo 27" from Newegg.com for $400 after MIR. I love it. Sure there are little things I would like to be different but for $400 the quality is WELL worth the price. I'd imagine the same thing goes for this 32" Astar if/when the site ever gets back up.

 
Shawn

Shawn

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Originally posted by: RKS
Specs


Screen Size 32"
Resolution 1366X768
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Display Capabilities 480i, 480p,720p,1080i
Brightness 550cd/m2
Contrast Ratio 1000:1 (I think it is actually 1200:1)
Response Time 12ms
Viewing Angle 170 H / 170 V
Television System Input ATSC, NTSC & PAL N/ M
Channels at least 180 Channels
Progressive Scan Yes
A u d i o Built-in Speakers 10 W + 10 W
MTS/SAP Stereo Yes

A u d i o & V i d e o I n p u t s
RF (75ohm VHF/UHF F-Pin)
Yes
Composite
Yes (2X)
Component (Y Cb Cr)
RCA X 1
Component (Y Pb Pr)
RCA X 1, Audio L/R
S-Video
Yes
DVI
Yes
PC RGB / VGA (15 pin D-sub)
Yes
PC Audio (3.5 mm) Yes
F e a t u r e s
Freeze Picture
Yes
Programmable On/Off (Alarm) Yes
P o w e r
Power Consumption (Stand-by Condition)
3 W
Power Consumption (MAX) 220 W
A c c e s s o r i e s
Wall-mount Kit
Included
Table Stand
Included
Remote Control
Included
2 x AAA Batteries
Included
AC Adaptor
Built-In
Instruction Manual
Included
Quick Start Guide Included
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I'd go for it. It even has an ATSC tuner!
 
Homerboy

Homerboy

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dug up other pics/specs on the TV at other sites. Its identical to my 27" goVideo (just bigger size)
I love mine thus far... and you got 5" more for the same price!
 
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BigJ

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Originally posted by: Homerboy
He has a cable box, he doesn't need a tuner.
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its also $200 more (50%)
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I'm suggesting other options.

The Microcenter Astar is actually $699 - $100 Manuf.MIR - $200 Microstar rebate. So you're locked up with $300 in MIR for a few months. On top of that, it's also a limited buy in store.
 
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BigJ

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Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: BigJ
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: BigJ
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5060095?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

37" Olevia for $599 + shipping.
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that's a monitor, not a television.
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He has a cable box, he doesn't need a tuner.
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I'm just saying you're comparing apples to oranges
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You do realize that's pretty much the only difference between a HDTV and HD Monitor, right?
 
pontifex

pontifex

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Originally posted by: BigJ
Originally posted by: Homerboy
He has a cable box, he doesn't need a tuner.
Click to expand...

its also $200 more (50%)
Click to expand...

I'm suggesting other options.

The Microcenter Astar is actually $699 - $100 Manuf.MIR - $200 Microstar rebate. So you're locked up with $300 in MIR for a few months. On top of that, it's also a limited buy in store.
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i see $599 with $100 rebate on that link. the tv is also no longer available
 
RossMAN

RossMAN

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Originally posted by: BigJ
Originally posted by: MikeyIs4Dcats
Originally posted by: BigJ
http://shop1.outpost.com/product/5060095?site=sr:SEARCH:MAIN_RSLT_PG

37" Olevia for $599 + shipping.
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that's a monitor, not a television.
Click to expand...

He has a cable box, he doesn't need a tuner.
Click to expand...

Correct.

My first "HD monitor" was a Westinghouse 32" which offered DVI, component, etc. Since it was "HD ready" it didn't include an HDTV tuner. Our cable company offered an HD DVR with HDMI but our LCD only had DVI. So I bought a HDMI to DVI cable, connected the audio and we were good to go. I'll never forget seeing "Lost" in HD for the first time, it was an experience.
 
pontifex

pontifex

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I have to wait and see what Philips can come up with for fixing my tv. if they can't find a shop that does their warranty work that will come fix it for me, i wonder if they would repay me the cost to have it fixed out of warranty?

i wonder how much it would cost out of warranty? may end up just getting that 37" Olevia if the repair is too expensive.
 
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