RCA 27" and 32" HDTV @ Wal-mart

[tfinch2]

I don't know if it's regional or not, but Walmart has 2 RCA HDTVs. One is a 27" for 294 and the other is a 32" for 454. As always, YMMV because Walmart clearances are regional. I checked this out at two different Walmarts in San Antonio, Texas. Not a bad deal if you need an HDTV in the bedroom. I was looking over the specs on the 27" more, and it had DVI as well.

 

[Kaido]

This might be the 32". Do you have a link to the 27"? I don't see any 27" RCA HDTV's on Walmarts site; do you have a model # or something? I'm definately interested in that one.

 

[tfinch2]

Couldn't find it on the net or on the RCA site, but I know it was there. I was seriously considering getting it for another 27" for the other bedroom.

 

[tfinch2]

BUMP

 

[oupei]

it's not widescreen. no resolution listed. what makes it an HDTV? It takes DVI input and can scale down HD content to SD and display it?

would be a lot hotter if it displayed like 720p.

 

[tfinch2]

Originally posted by: oupei
it's not widescreen. no resolution listed. what makes it an HDTV? It takes DVI input and can scale down HD content to SD and display it?

would be a lot hotter if it displayed like 720p.

What do you mean what makes it an HDTV? It can view 480p with a progressive scan dvd player and does atleast 1080i with an HDTV set-top box. I doubt it can do 720p since most CRTs don't but I'm not for sure. It has DVI and component in.

 

[oupei]

It is my understanding that HDTV means it is widescreen and displays at least twice the resolution of SDTV. This tv is not widescreen, and its resolution is not listed. If it does have a 1080i display, i guess that's cool, but how would you put an HDTV picture on it? Black bars means the 1080i picture has to be downconverted. Chop the sides maybe? If it were widescreen and 1080i, it would be pretty hot.

 

[lzpoof]

Originally posted by: oupei
It is my understanding that HDTV means it is widescreen and displays at least twice the resolution of SDTV. This tv is not widescreen, and its resolution is not listed. If it does have a 1080i display, i guess that's cool, but how would you put an HDTV picture on it? Black bars means the 1080i picture has to be downconverted. Chop the sides maybe? If it were widescreen and 1080i, it would be pretty hot.

HDTV is strictly a definition spec and does not include the aspect ratio.... I think the assumption si that HDTVs are 16:9 but there are ones out there that aren't.. wouldn't make sense not to call something and HDTV that's 4:# anyways if it has vertical compression mode and could basically become a widescreen HDTV anyway

 

[Jeephippy]

bump for Sarnoff (RIP)

 

[RBC]

I checked all the Wal-Marts in Louisville and came up dry. Most reps in their electronics depts were just a step above rude in getting them to check their stocks. The best deal any of them had was a 30" Phillips with built in HD for $698 clearance price.

 

[Bekker]

Looks like Sam's club has this for $450. Anyone wanting more specs can look there.

 

[berserker]

Originally posted by: lzpoof

Originally posted by: oupei
It is my understanding that HDTV means it is widescreen and displays at least twice the resolution of SDTV. This tv is not widescreen, and its resolution is not listed. If it does have a 1080i display, i guess that's cool, but how would you put an HDTV picture on it? Black bars means the 1080i picture has to be downconverted. Chop the sides maybe? If it were widescreen and 1080i, it would be pretty hot.

HDTV is strictly a definition spec and does not include the aspect ratio.... I think the assumption si that HDTVs are 16:9 but there are ones out there that aren't.. wouldn't make sense not to call something and HDTV that's 4:# anyways if it has vertical compression mode and could basically become a widescreen HDTV anyway

Actually technically the HDTV spec does require the 16x9 ratio. So technically this TV is called high-resolution, not High Definition. Sony calls it Hi-Scan.

Also, black bars does not mean the pic has been downconverted in any way. The SIZE has been scaled down, but the resolution has not. I assume that's what you mean, as "downconverted" typically applies ot resolution.

All in all, it's a pretty good deal for the bedroom. Might have to get one.

 

[Stoerm]

Walmart is excellent about letting you return TVs that have crapped out. Even if their policy doesn't allow it, make a big enough stink and you'll get your money back if the thing breaks a few months after the warranty is expired. I purchased a 32" Sanyo there and have been the envy of my friends who got more expensive, identical looking models at nearly twice the price. My came with a 1 year Walmart warranty as well.

Costco, obviously, would be my first choice when purchasing a TV, but failing that (I don't have a Costco around), Walmart is hard to beat.

 

[DestruyaUR]

This might be the first-gen non-flat RCA HDTVs, in which case, I'd HIGHLY doubt the DVI has HDCP circuitry built in, which will leave you with one heavy-ass computer monitor roundabouts next year sometime.

 

[jmunjr]

This tv? There are two in this thread. The $450 one a Sam's Pub is a measly 27" Gonna have to plop a bean bag right in front of the tube to notice the high definition!

Originally posted by: Bekker
Looks like Sam's club has this for $450. Anyone wanting more specs can look there.

 

[jmunjr]

Anyone find the 32" for under $500 yet? I found a store with one but it is wayyy in the back and not unloaded yet. They cannot give me a price till they unload lol.. I'll show 'em something to unload...