This is not listed on the web page, but Sam's Club has the Samsung TXM3298HF for $695 right now. I've seen it in a couple of the Houston area Sam's, so I assume that it will be that price at most other Sam's. This is last year's model, but is their top of the line 32" direct view TV.
Samsung 32" HDTV $695 at Sam's Club!
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It's usually YMMV at Sams, Wal-Mart. Sometimes you can find a product cheaper at Wal-Mart than Sams.
That TV is still $800+ at my local Sams.
That TV is still $800+ at my local Sams.
FWIW, this is last year's model. Current Samsung models start with TXN....
Beware as there are significat differences.
Beware as there are significat differences.
I bought this TV last year and am very happy with it.
Beyond the HDTV the big selling feature for me was the fact that the speakers are under the tube allowing me to fit it into the entertainment center that my wife told me was the limiting factor for size.
Very nice price you got. I paid much more last year.
Beyond the HDTV the big selling feature for me was the fact that the speakers are under the tube allowing me to fit it into the entertainment center that my wife told me was the limiting factor for size.
Very nice price you got. I paid much more last year.
I got mine at the Sam's in Texas City, but saw the same price on them at the Clear Lake location.
Has anyone heard of a Widescreen HDTV around this size that can double as a PC (VGA input)? When are they going to come out with TV's with this capability? I know you can use all sorts of converters etc. but when are they gonna make a hybrid?
Has anyone heard of a Widescreen HDTV around this size that can double as a PC (VGA input)? When are they going to come out with TV's with this capability? I know you can use all sorts of converters etc. but when are they gonna make a hybrid?
I have a 26" samsung widescreen HDTV. I believe there is a 30" model too. Anyways, in the manual it says there is an optional DVI connector. That might suit your needs jerkdiggler
You sure there is signifcant differences? Usually when they update tv's like the sony wega, little is improved.
I've heard DVI-HDTV doesnt work with PC's. If anybody has tried it I'd love to hear your experience.
I haven't tried it myself but I have heard that it doesn't do computer displaying very well. In fact most TVs don't display computer info very well as they are very low in resolution.
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?s=1a4e6aaac3a358acdd8ef24e7f857020&threadid=291525
This is what you want, it's essentially a Princeton Graphics monitor but was rebadged as just a TV.
The reason most consumer level TV's do a lousy job as a PC display is because they are not capable of a decent resolution, they say they can do 720p (1280x720) but in reality they upconvert to 1080i an interlaced picture which most vid cards (before the current radeon's,) couldn't do.
The Monivision is a computer monitor. I don't know exactly what you mean by it "being rebagged as a TV'. There is an optional "vision box" attachment that costs extra and will allow it to accept component video input as well as the standard VGA input. Anybody thinking of purchasing one of those monivision monitors that the above link refers to should defintiely do some research before buying. Some people have had very bad luck with these monitors and their relaibility is "questionable" at best. I know because I purchased one, myself, and the one I got was defective from the time I recieved it. Mine has been shipped back to the manufacturer and I'm awaiting it's replacement, but even if I do get a good one this time, I'm still worried, as many people who have bought these things have reported they generally fail within a matter of months. Many who purchased these monitors have had to have the monitor reparied or replacement multiple times. The bottom line is there may be serious relaibity issues with this particular monitor (monivision 6552SW). As for other models of monivision monitors I can't say as my experience is limited to this one and after purchasing this one I doubt I'd every trust them again to purchase any of their other monitors unless I had solid proof of their reliabilty. Anyway. don't just take my word for it. Search around in the very same forum where that "deal" is posted and read about the experience of others who purchased that particular monitor. You'll see I'm not the only one who had problems with the monivision 6552SW. Note that the warranty on this monitor promises onsite repair, but that's only if you happen to be one of the lucky few who happen to live in an area where there's an "approved" (by monivision of course) repair shop. If not you have to ship it back to them. So, if you purchase one of these be sure to keep the box and pallate it ships on, as you'll likely be using it again in the future.
Myself and about 3 other people I know who have them have had zero problems.
As for the vision box, when I bought mine it was included didn't know it was extra now.
Also "rebadged as a TV" because that is how Monovision markets them, they were originally made by PG and sold as monitors, as I already said.
p.s. after reading the vision box is still included in the price, not sure where you see it as optional?
That's what I wonder. It's got 2 digital 1080i/480p component in. It's got the best comb filter (3 line digital AKA 3 D Y/C). I've noticed that last years Samsungs are going for a significant discount compared to this year, so I expect there is a difference. I've seen something called "line doubling" on some sets, maybe that is it.
Specs from Samsung:
Video
4:3 DynaFlat? HDTV Anti-Distortion/Anti-Glare CRT Digital TV High Definition Monitor
ProPicture? 3-Stage Video Enhancement
Total DSP (Digital Signal Processing), Converts Standard Analog TV Signals to Digital, Compensates for Varying Signal Strengths
ProChip? Plus Progressive Scan Display
Defining Filter 3 D Y/C Combing Technology
Comb filter bit rate: 10 Bit/4MHz
2-Tuner PIP with Split Screen
Invar Shadow Mask
Velocity Scan Modulation
Convenience
2 Sets of Dual Digital HD Component 1080i/480p/480i jacks
3:2 Pull Down
BBE Digital Sound Clarifier
Side Speaker Design
1 S-Video Input
1 Side & 3 Rear A/V Inputs
1 Rear A/V Monitor Output
Universal Remote
Audio
Built in Sub-woofer Satellite Audio System
320 Watt front firing satellite speaker generate mid and high frequency sounds
25 watt rear sub-woofer for bass enhancement
From Samsung's specs for the http://www.samsungusa.com/cgi-bin/nabc/product/b2c_product_detail.jsp?eUser=&prod_id=TXN3298HFX%2fXAA (this years model), it includes a few different things:
Neo Slim-Width Design Fits In Spaces Where Others Cannot
Digital TV High Definition Monitor 1080i Capable Display - Isn't this required by the HD spec? So the older one (TXM) must have this as well
Progressive Scan 480p DVD Compatible - see comment above
New Finer Pixel Dot Pitch Flat CRT Improves Picture Resolution and Brightness
Samsung's Exclusive DNIe?Video Enhancer With Side-By-Side On-Screen Demo Mode - these are new
And the audio is better (but I sure won't be using it). So for me, basically the picture should be better from last years model due to these two improvements. Question is, how much better?
Neo Slim-Width Design Fits In Spaces Where Others Cannot
Digital TV High Definition Monitor 1080i Capable Display - Isn't this required by the HD spec? So the older one (TXM) must have this as well
Progressive Scan 480p DVD Compatible - see comment above
New Finer Pixel Dot Pitch Flat CRT Improves Picture Resolution and Brightness
Samsung's Exclusive DNIe?Video Enhancer With Side-By-Side On-Screen Demo Mode - these are new
And the audio is better (but I sure won't be using it). So for me, basically the picture should be better from last years model due to these two improvements. Question is, how much better?
Is this model considered a "widescreen"?
Also is it possible to get a 36" HDTV for under $1000 now days?
Also is it possible to get a 36" HDTV for under $1000 now days?
It's not widescreen. Widescreen TVs have an aspect ratio of 16:9 (meaning their width is 16 units, while their heigth is 9). "Regular" (not sure what the right name is) TVs have an aspect ratio of 4:3. But, the HDTV specification requires that all HDTVs be capable of displaying in 16:9. To make up for the wider picture, the widescreen display on a "regular" (4:3) TV has black bars underneath and on top.
I dunno about 36" HDTVs. That's outta my size (got basically a bedroom-sized room for our home theatre). While there is a certain amount of "You get what you pay for", there are enough bargains and deals to keep even the most fervent ATer busy for weeks.
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