you have a 1080p 42".. Westy doesnt make a 720... And this deal blows 42" For $999 was hot yesterday!
The 1080 panel is great for HD gaming (XBox 360 or PS3) and as an awesome pc monitor. The Westy is a great monitor with a great array of inputs, but it's black levels and shadow detail are only good at best. There is no ghosting that I can detect, though.
If you use it primarily for viewing tv, hdtv, and dvds, 720p is a great choice because 480 content scales up very nicely and practically speaking you won't see much difference between 720 and 1080 unless you get up over say 60 inch diagonals. 720p format also removes interlacing artifacts in original interlaced material, so that's a plus (people describe an occaisional "ghosting" with the Westy, but I think it's actually been determined to be a residue or inputing originally interlaced material). Forgot the logic, but for some reason putting it through 720p removes it.
If you like the picture quality, aesthetics, and ergonomics of your current tv, don't return it just because it's only 720p (it's a nice real world HDTV resolution)
If you use it primarily for viewing tv, hdtv, and dvds, 720p is a great choice because 480 content scales up very nicely and practically speaking you won't see much difference between 720 and 1080 unless you get up over say 60 inch diagonals. 720p format also removes interlacing artifacts in original interlaced material, so that's a plus (people describe an occaisional "ghosting" with the Westy, but I think it's actually been determined to be a residue or inputing originally interlaced material). Forgot the logic, but for some reason putting it through 720p removes it.
If you like the picture quality, aesthetics, and ergonomics of your current tv, don't return it just because it's only 720p (it's a nice real world HDTV resolution)
Why would anyone want to have a 42" computer monitor?
I once sat in the first row of a movie theatre watching the movie and it was not an enjoyable experience! I keep thinking a very large computer monitor would be the same.
Unless you put it far from you. But, then, why not get a smaller monitor and put it where it should be?
I once sat in the first row of a movie theatre watching the movie and it was not an enjoyable experience! I keep thinking a very large computer monitor would be the same.
Unless you put it far from you. But, then, why not get a smaller monitor and put it where it should be?
37 inch widescreen actually makes a really nice computer screen, but needs to be about 4 feet away.
One thing you will notice, though, is that a lot of stuff isn't as sharp as it would be on a smaller computer monitor (primarily I think because images and graphics probably weren't designed to be zoomed up so much). Text is very, very crisp, though.
One thing you will notice, though, is that a lot of stuff isn't as sharp as it would be on a smaller computer monitor (primarily I think because images and graphics probably weren't designed to be zoomed up so much). Text is very, very crisp, though.
about 4 months ago i paid the same price off ebay and absolutely love my monitor.. and now i have it in a 10 foot room and use it as TV, HTPC and SD looks fine and my pc and xbox 360 games and movies can't be beat in 1080p
How exactly does this deal "blows" ?
$999 with free white glove shipping and no tax for all states except VA.
The only lower prices I've seen for it are for weird stores that have very limited areas, like one with retail stores only in NJ.
If you are saying it blows because the 42" was that price, well thats great, if you want a larger size like that. For a computer monitor replacement, I dont want the larger size, it wont fit where I want it.
Some software have intricate interfaces and you can go blind trying to work with them. In my own case I would cite CGI animation programs like Adobe After Effects and Autodesk Maya. There are times when I even lose track of the cursor. A BIG screen is most welcome.
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wow, so many haters. I can come to only one conclusion. People are buying this for ebay and want to discourage people from taking profit away from them
Seriously tho, this is the lowest price I've seen on this monitor.
This is also the lowest price on a 1080p monitor/tv.
The only slightly hotter deal was this price for the 42" version, but that was from a less-known store, so more chancy.
No LCD has fantastic black levels, but that's teh name of the game. Plasma, despite all the improvements made on it, have statistically higher return/defect/fail rates if you check consumer reports or anywhere else. DLP will give you better picture, but aren't as sleek and thin.
It really depends on what your needs are. If you want the ability to use a TV as a monitor as well, this is the best deal for you at the present time. If you want only a TV, then it depends on whether you are going to mainly be watching TV or whether you'll be watching HDTV and/or playing video games. It also depends on whether you want to spend money down the line to get a 1080p TV once that becomes mainstream.
This is a great deal on a 1080p LCDTV. It's not for everyone - if it's not for you, move along and don't threadcrap.
Seriously tho, this is the lowest price I've seen on this monitor.
This is also the lowest price on a 1080p monitor/tv.
The only slightly hotter deal was this price for the 42" version, but that was from a less-known store, so more chancy.
No LCD has fantastic black levels, but that's teh name of the game. Plasma, despite all the improvements made on it, have statistically higher return/defect/fail rates if you check consumer reports or anywhere else. DLP will give you better picture, but aren't as sleek and thin.
It really depends on what your needs are. If you want the ability to use a TV as a monitor as well, this is the best deal for you at the present time. If you want only a TV, then it depends on whether you are going to mainly be watching TV or whether you'll be watching HDTV and/or playing video games. It also depends on whether you want to spend money down the line to get a 1080p TV once that becomes mainstream.
This is a great deal on a 1080p LCDTV. It's not for everyone - if it's not for you, move along and don't threadcrap.
AFAIK, the 42" advertised on BB BF was W4207 which is 720P: See WestingHouse W4207
The 42" makes great TV but the resolution IMO is little low for general PC work. For gaming 42" W4207 would probably be easier on the system though just because of 1366x768 resolution vs. higher 1920x1080 resolution.
I got a 37" Olevia from microcenter yesterday for 500 after MIR. But I kinda thought 1080p was the way to go. but it was too good of a deal to pass up. But this seems like a pretty good deal too. But is 1080p( and is the westy better then my olevia 337h)worth the extra 500 bucks? My main uses will be SDTV, HDTV, video games, maybe some computer games, dvd's, HTPC stuff, pretty much everything. I doubt I will go bluray until it gets closer to 200 or if by some chance I manage to get my hands on a PS3. It won't be used solely as a computer monitor, but it will get some PC type use.
I am guessing I should just keep the olevia, but I don't know how it compares quality wise to the westy, and 1080p seems like a good idea for the future. So I don't know, what do you guys think?
I am guessing I should just keep the olevia, but I don't know how it compares quality wise to the westy, and 1080p seems like a good idea for the future. So I don't know, what do you guys think?
BTW, this is still on sale at that price so its NOT a black friday one day special, OP you may want to edit your title.
Also, there's a $20 off coupon floating around, I found it on SD and it worked on my order.
Dangit I wish I woulda taken advantage of that dell 25% off deal for that card.
Also, there's a $20 off coupon floating around, I found it on SD and it worked on my order.
Or you could get a 8800GTX which has no problem playing games like oblivion at full maxed detail and 1920x1080
Dangit I wish I woulda taken advantage of that dell 25% off deal for that card.
Anyone know why this odd 1366 x 768 resolution was created?
(I would think that true 1280 x 720p would be better for hdtv because it's 1:1 pixel mapped to 720p sources and scales nicely up from 480 and down from 1080).
768 seems like an odd resolution to scale up or down from (though I guess it is the widescreen version of 1024 x 768).
(I would think that true 1280 x 720p would be better for hdtv because it's 1:1 pixel mapped to 720p sources and scales nicely up from 480 and down from 1080).
768 seems like an odd resolution to scale up or down from (though I guess it is the widescreen version of 1024 x 768).
Originally posted by: Devistater
BTW, this is still on sale at that price so its NOT a black friday one day special, OP you may want to edit your title.
Also, there's a $20 off coupon floating around, I found it on SD and it worked on my order.
Or you could get a 8800GTX which has no problem playing games like oblivion at full maxed detail and 1920x1080
Dangit I wish I woulda taken advantage of that dell 25% off deal for that card.
I know what you mean. Thank God I bought the card in time. Now I can sell my Quad SLI setup...haha
Its might be some weird electronic reason. It probably is more to do with doing 1080i and how it downscales and 720p and how it upscales though.
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Still deciding. My main turn off is that I have to deal with a website if I have issues. I also like the 42" size compared to the 37" size ( I notice the difference ). The warranty is better through BB mainly because I can drive it down there any time I have an issue (I got the 4 year plan).
Given that it isn't a projector, I don't know if I would notice the difference between 720p and 1080p at this size (as someone mentioned) that much. I do plan on hooking a computer to it but I usually internet browse for maybe an hour a day and rarely make time for computer games. I dunno. If this deal was at Best Buy or another local store, I wouldn't think twice.
Given that it isn't a projector, I don't know if I would notice the difference between 720p and 1080p at this size (as someone mentioned) that much. I do plan on hooking a computer to it but I usually internet browse for maybe an hour a day and rarely make time for computer games. I dunno. If this deal was at Best Buy or another local store, I wouldn't think twice.
What???? I wish i had known that, i may have gotten that instead of the 37" Olevia from microcenter. I am still nto sure if i should keep that one, or get this one. How important is 1080p? Other then a computer, i don't have anything else that would output 1080p, but whose knows what the futur emay hold. And I do plan to hook an HTPC up to whichever TV I get.
If its a computer (including a HTPC) its pretty important. Unless you'd like to run a computer output at 1300x800 (or whatever the normal 720p resolution is) on a massive monitor. But there are some people who run 1024x768 on a 19" monitor, so if thats you, you could probably live with a low resolution like that.
If its TV, its not very important to most people. No channels broadcast at 1080p (heck most dont even broadcast at 1080i, 720p is the best most channels do, and even then its not all programming only some programming). Even HD DVD / blu ray is mostly not 1080p.
For next gen consoles, it probably will be visibly differant though, like ps3/xbox 360 etc.
Crutchfield has a 5 year warranty option for $130 (BB only gives you 4 years for that price if your TV cost $999), and a 3 year for $90.
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-P6Wr0FtbWF...p?i=647LVM37W3&price=999.99&grp=146350
They also have a lemon policy if it has to be repaired more than 3 times they will replace.
FAQ:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-eRdb4Ej77HS/popups/SN-faq.html
Terms:
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-eRdb4Ej77HS/popups/SN-terms.html
Some parts that caught my eye:
That 2nd point means that you can wait to buy it until 10 or 11 months later, since the 1 year warranty it comes with covers labor according to crutchfields site.
That last point means that if they can't do on site for you, they should pay to ship it for repair.
Contrast that with something I saw in the Best buy policy
Oh and finally, not only do you get free shipping on this deal with white glove delivery and setup (no need to try and figure out how to cram that box into a tiny car), crutchfield doesn't charge you tax
I just ordered one too. There is a $20 off coupon code in SD forum. And 5% back when order with your Discover card.
Thx OP for deal.
Thx OP for deal.
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