Westinghouse 40" 1080p 120hz LCD HDTV - $349.00 + Shipping from Target.com

[Raider1284]

**props go to FatWallet for finding the original deal**

http://www.target.com/p/Westinghouse-40-Class-1080p-120hz-LED-LCD-HDTV-Black-LD-4055/-/A-13676291
$349 + Shipping (However, get Free Shipping + 5% Off with Target Red Card)

Online Item #: 13676291
Store Item Number (DPCI): 008-09-0731

Screen Size: 40.0 "
Video Resolution: HD - 1080p
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Television Features: 120Hz
Mounting Features: Detachable Base Stand, Wall Mountable
Electronic Functions: Built-in Speakers, Computer Monitor
Screen Refresh Rate: 120 Hz
Response Time: 6ms Response Time
Contrast Ratio: 4000:1
Video Upconversion: 1080p
Comb Filter Type: 3D Y/C Digital
Tuner Type: Digital, ATSC/NTSC
HD Compatibility: ATSC/NTSC, HD Built-In
Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
Brightness(cd/m2): 400
Speaker Type: Down-Firing
Number of Speakers: 2
Input Type: Component YCbCr/YPbPr + L/R Audio, VGA, RF Antenna Input, HDMI Port, Composite + L/R Audio
Number of HDMI Inputs: 3
Number of Component Inputs: 1
Number of Composite Inputs: 1
Number of PC Inputs: 1
Location of HDMI Inputs: 3 Rear
Location of Component Inputs: 1 Rear
Location of Composite Inputs: 1 Rear
Number of Digital Audio Outputs: 1
Finish: Glossy
Includes: Power Cord, User Manual, Standard Remote Control, Detachable Base Stand, Warranty Card
Dimensions with Stand: 26.8 " H x 38.3 " W x 10.1 " D
Dimensions without Stand: 24.3 " H x 38.3 " W x 1.97 " D

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What im trying to figure out is what the difference is between this model ld-4055, and LD-4080.

Looking at their spec sheets they look to be exactly the same...
ld-4050: http://westinghousedigital.com/products/led/32-40/ld4055/
ld-4080: http://westinghousedigital.com/products/led/32-40/ld4080/

anyone know the difference?

 

[cubeless]

stand looks different than ne one, but probably same guts...

perfectly fine tv so far... definitely worth swapping the bedroom 27in crt out with...

 

[TwiceOver]

Hows the audio on this. I almost bought the Westy 42" newegg had earlier this week but the amazon reviews said the audio was just horrible.

 

[cytoSiN]

The reviews on Target's website are pretty mixed. People complaining about tinny sound (but meh, built-in sound is never fantastic on a set like this), and, more importantly, many are observing that it's not really 120Hz, but rather it supposedly does some kind of upconverting from 60 to 120 to reduce artifacting and blurring. Probably explains the price. Also, this model doesn't have a memory chip, so it will forget your settings (color, zoom, etc) every time you turn it off. Great price though if those things don't bother you.

 

[VirtualLarry]

Also, this model doesn't have a memory chip, so it will forget your settings (color, zoom, etc) every time you turn it off.

That has got to be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. How much money does a small flash-memory chip cost these days? Under $0.50?

 

[drw97]

That has got to be the stupidest thing I've ever heard. How much money does a small flash-memory chip cost these days? Under $0.50?

That actually made me laugh out load. That is the stupidest thing I've heard in a long time. It can't actually forget everything every time you shut it off can it?

 

[cytoSiN]

That actually made me laugh out load. That is the stupidest thing I've heard in a long time. It can't actually forget everything every time you shut it off can it?

It absolutely can and does. They have several models like this. I agree it's both stupid and amazing in 2012 that they can't add a memory chip, but that's what they do. There are lots of threads all over the internet complaining about it.

 

[drw97]

It absolutely can and does. They have several models like this. I agree it's both stupid and amazing in 2012 that they can't add a memory chip, but that's what they do. There are lots of threads all over the internet complaining about it.

Wow, why even bother making a TV like that? Even for a ridiculously low price all it does is lose you future customers. Amazing.

 

[cytoSiN]

Wow, why even bother making a TV like that? Even for a ridiculously low price all it does is lose you future customers. Amazing.

I think they figure the target audience is the typical Walmart luddite (no offense meant, I shop there too) that just wants a nice picture for a low price. In other words, people who have no intention to tweak color or audio or zoom settings, and just want to channel surf with decent picture. But I agree that it's just stupid.

 

[drw97]

I think they figure the target audience is the typical Walmart luddite (no offense meant, I shop there too) that just wants a nice picture for a low price. In other words, people who have no intention to tweak color or audio or zoom settings, and just want to channel surf with decent picture. But I agree that it's just stupid.

I'm sure you're right. *shrug*

 

[Matt1970]

Westinghouse is the bottom of the food chain for LCD TVs.

 

[isekii]

I think they figure the target audience is the typical Walmart luddite (no offense meant, I shop there too) that just wants a nice picture for a low price. In other words, people who have no intention to tweak color or audio or zoom settings, and just want to channel surf with decent picture. But I agree that it's just stupid.

Yup most people don't give a flipping a about all these, they just plug it in and go.

 

[Clinkster]

Westinghouse is the bottom of the food chain for LCD TVs.

I was about to say; definitely some consumer caution needed here.

 

[VirtualLarry]

I have an older Westinghouse 32" 720P LCD TV with an integrated DVD player. I think it was over $500 some years ago. Works just great for me, other than it seems to be applying an NTSC-like emulation color blur on the HDMI port signal. The color is not as crisp and clear as an LCD computer monitor. It's not bad though, it's not blurry, like I was running in a res other than native. Someone said something about lack of 4:4:4 chroma sub-sampling, whatever that means.

Edit: At least, it doesn't have over/under-scan problems with HDMI signals, it's a clean edge-to-edge display @ 1366x768.
Oh, and I'm pretty sure it keeps its settings.

 

[fastcuda]

the last westinghouse I bought, a 42 from costco I had to bring back because I couldnt read icons on wow the contrast was so bad.