trying to decide on two hdtvs, need some input

[dannybin1742]

so i looked around, went to best buy, wallmart, kmart, target (i'm not looking to spend alot of money, idealy less than $600

I've come to the conclusion i'll probably order from newegg (best prices, and i've been a customer since 01)

I'm also open to other places for purchase.

so i'm looking for a tv in the range of 26-32"

I think i have narrowed it down to these two:

Hyundai E320D

or this one:

Olevia 432V

I'm also open to vizio as i have seen their tvs at walmart and amazed at their picture and price, aparently they are a new company out of california.

I have seen the olevia one at kmart and its like $700, and the picture quality is good, colors are good, but i have yet to find a B&M with the hyundai, but it has great reviews on newegg, and hyundai is major brand (?)

does anyone have either of these? I'm also going to be building an htpc with integrated graphics (either 690g or nv7050) and use the HDMI out on the motherboard to plug directly into the tv (720p). which tv might be better for that.


also, i read companies measure the constrast ratios a bit different so its not something to compare tvs with. is this true?

 

[CalvinHobbes]

I also suggest checking the different home theater forums online. AVS is great, Home Theater Spot and Home Theater Forums are also good.

 

[Big Lar]

I have the Olevia 232V on the wall in my bedroom,bought it from CC about 5 months ago,great picture so far, and no probs.

Larry

 

[kalrith]

I know Newegg is a great place to shop for computers and other electronics, but I think their return policy on TVs is lacking. If you have a Sam's Club or Costco close by, you can pick up the 32" Vizio for around $600: Costco Sam's.

I know that Costco no longer has their eternal return policy on TVs, but someone on here recently said that Sam's still has theirs. Also, Costco gives you 90 days to return it. I haven't read any reviews on this specific Vizio, but the reviews on the other ones show it to probably be the best of the budget brands.

Edit: Here's a thread on avsforum about the Vizio. Here's a cnet review on it.

 

[dannybin1742]

awesome, thanks,

there is a costco about 40min from my house and a sams about 10min

I'll check them out

has anyone heard anything on the hyundai one i listed?

 

[kalrith]

Originally posted by: dannybin1742
awesome, thanks,

there is a costco about 40min from my house and a sams about 10min

I'll check them out

has anyone heard anything on the hyundai one i listed?

AVS forum thread. I couldn't find any reviews on it.

 

[Shawn]

Definitely the Olevia.