TV Purchase Question/Help - Blu-ray Forum

vegeta88 · 09-17-2008, 06:05 AM

Sorry, I need help again and I'm not really knowlegable on this stuff (despite the fact that I've been reading articles and looking at forums on this site).

I'm currently looking at 2 32" TV's by Westinghouse... this... and this The first is on sale and both say in the specs 1080i compatible; the second one says 1080i in the description.

I've read that 1080i compatible could mean it will reformat the video down to 720p. My question is this: Are they both actually 720p or 1080i or what?

Thanks again.

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 09-17-2008, 06:07 AM

no big difference.

vegeta88 · 09-17-2008, 06:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit City

no big difference.

...?
No big difference between the TVs or no big difference between 1080i and 720p on a 32"?

I understand the difference is minimal but as the consumer though, I would like to know what I'm getting.

My question remains, are they both actually 720p or 1080i or what?

ruvic2007 · 09-17-2008, 06:17 AM

Neither .. 768p is the native resolution of both tv's (1366 x 768).. I guess anything lower than 768p will be upconverted .. and anything higher will be downconverted.

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta88

...?
No big difference between the TVs or no big difference between 1080i and 720p on a 32"?

I understand the difference is minimal but as the consumer though, I would like to know what I'm getting.

My question remains, are they both actually 720p or 1080i or what?

vegeta88 · 09-17-2008, 06:24 AM

Oh.... I didn't know that TVs went between the main resolutions.

Okay, this gets a little more into personal prefrence but as a college student (sophomore) who works part time (slightly above minimm wage) would either be considere a decent purchase?

vegeta88 · 09-17-2008, 07:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta88

I'm currently looking at 2 32" TV's by Westinghouse... this... and this

Anyone think these are decent purchases? I can't really afford the "high end" stuff currently.

BoschRock · 09-17-2008, 06:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta88

Oh.... I didn't know that TVs went between the main resolutions.

Okay, this gets a little more into personal prefrence but as a college student (sophomore) who works part time (slightly above minimm wage) would either be considere a decent purchase?

I am in your shoes, vegeta88. I am also a college student, who works a part-time (slightly above minimum wage) job, who's also in the market for a 32" HDTV. It's a struggle.

Westinghouse SK-32H540S Review:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2328855,00.asp

I can find a review on the Westinghouse W3223.

May I ask why you've chosen Westinghouse? The price, I would speculate.

mikejet · 09-17-2008, 07:15 PM

What's your budget?

PanasonicPlasmaMan · 09-17-2008, 07:51 PM

Samsung ln32a450 is on amazon for $599 free shipping

BoschRock · 09-17-2008, 08:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Circuit City

Samsung ln32a450 is on amazon for $599 free shipping

Sadly, it went up in price to $666.79.

callas01 · 09-17-2008, 10:25 PM

Samsung LN32A450 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Try that one on Amazon, it is about the same price and a better TV $648 v $666.

Panasonic TC-32LX85 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV or this one is $571

BoschRock · 09-17-2008, 10:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by callas01

Samsung LN32A450 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

Try that one on Amazon

I did. The price is $666.79.

I noticed the price increase this morning--yes, I cried a little.

callas01 · 09-17-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BoschRock

I did. The price is $666.79.

I noticed the price increase this morning--yes, I cried a little.

the panasonic is on amazon too. they make good LCD's also.

vegeta88 · 09-18-2008, 12:11 AM

At Best Buy, the W3223 is only $499.99 and that's about my budget

I could spend more but I don't want to not have money

I'm looking at Westinghouse fr both price and record. I guess they've been around in high def since the beginning.

It just seems like a pretty good buy based on my budget. I'd obviously like to get a 50" 1080p but, you know...

keenekev · 09-18-2008, 01:19 AM

hey vegeta...just beware that is you buy a lower end tv like a westinghouse - the standard defintion channels are probably going to look awful...almost unwatchable...imo...this comes from a cable guy who has done 100's and 100's of hd installs on crap tv's

vegeta88 · 09-18-2008, 01:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by keenekev

hey vegeta...just beware that is you buy a lower end tv like a westinghouse - the standard defintion channels are probably going to look awful...almost unwatchable...imo...this comes from a cable guy who has done 100's and 100's of hd installs on crap tv's

Thanks for the warning; I appreciate that but I don't watch TV in my room, just movies and games.

Westinghouse is lower end? This is why I need the Blu-ray forum.

This TV will be used almost exclusively by a PS3 (games Blu-ray and DVDs) and I think that it looks decent for my price range but I'm not sure.

SDBlu · 09-18-2008, 03:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by vegeta88

Thanks for the warning; I appreciate that but I don't watch TV in my room, just movies and games.

Westinghouse is lower end? This is why I need the Blu-ray forum.

This TV will be used almost exclusively by a PS3 (games Blu-ray and DVDs) and I think that it looks decent for my price range but I'm not sure.

IMO...if you have $500 to spend right now...i would recommend saving a couple hundred more and getting a Sony or Samsung 720p LCD. You can find one for approximately 600-700... I think it would be better in the long run.

vegeta88 · 09-18-2008, 05:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MarcosG

IMO...if you have $500 to spend right now...i would recommend saving a couple hundred more and getting a Sony or Samsung 720p LCD. You can find one for approximately 600-700... I think it would be better in the long run.

Because its better quality?
It seems as though Westinghouse isn't recommended by you all.

callas01 · 09-18-2008, 05:27 AM

Buying a Westinghouse is like buying a Vizio. You're buying the bottom end products.

Look at the 32" Panasonic LCD on Amazon for $561, it would be much better and only a few dollars more. Otherwise, yes save your money and get a Samsung LN32A450.

SDBlu · 09-18-2008, 05:40 AM

Yes. Picture Quality. I'm sure if you put a Westinghouse side by side with a Sony or Samsung you will see the difference.

09-17-2008, 06:05 AM	#1
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	TV Purchase Question/Help Sorry, I need help again and I'm not really knowlegable on this stuff (despite the fact that I've been reading articles and looking at forums on this site). I'm currently looking at 2 32" TV's by Westinghouse... this... and this The first is on sale and both say in the specs 1080i compatible; the second one says 1080i in the description. I've read that 1080i compatible could mean it will reformat the video down to 720p. My question is this: Are they both actually 720p or 1080i or what? Thanks again.

09-17-2008, 06:24 AM	#5
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	Oh.... I didn't know that TVs went between the main resolutions. Okay, this gets a little more into personal prefrence but as a college student (sophomore) who works part time (slightly above minimm wage) would either be considere a decent purchase? Last edited by vegeta88; 09-17-2008 at 06:46 AM.

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09-17-2008, 06:07 AM	#2
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	no big difference.

09-17-2008, 07:15 PM	#8
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	What's your budget?

09-17-2008, 07:51 PM	#9
PanasonicPlasmaMan Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:California Home Theater Gallery:14 Blu-ray collection:25 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:18	Samsung ln32a450 is on amazon for $599 free shipping

09-17-2008, 10:25 PM	#11
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Samsung LN32A450 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Try that one on Amazon, it is about the same price and a better TV $648 v $666. Panasonic TC-32LX85 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV or this one is $571

09-18-2008, 12:11 AM	#14
vegeta88 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2007 Location:CA 4K collection:94 Blu-ray collection:666 DVD collection:116 Blu-ray reviews: 6 Trading Score:1	At Best Buy, the W3223 is only $499.99 and that's about my budget I could spend more but I don't want to not have money I'm looking at Westinghouse fr both price and record. I guess they've been around in high def since the beginning. It just seems like a pretty good buy based on my budget. I'd obviously like to get a 50" 1080p but, you know...

09-18-2008, 01:19 AM	#15
keenekev Member Member since:Sep 2008	hey vegeta...just beware that is you buy a lower end tv like a westinghouse - the standard defintion channels are probably going to look awful...almost unwatchable...imo...this comes from a cable guy who has done 100's and 100's of hd installs on crap tv's

09-18-2008, 05:27 AM	#19
callas01 Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jun 2008 Location:Riverside, CA Home Theater Gallery:42 Blu-ray collection:230 DVD collection:47	Buying a Westinghouse is like buying a Vizio. You're buying the bottom end products. Look at the 32" Panasonic LCD on Amazon for $561, it would be much better and only a few dollars more. Otherwise, yes save your money and get a Samsung LN32A450.

09-18-2008, 05:40 AM	#20
SDBlu Special Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:So Cal Blu-ray collection:171	Yes. Picture Quality. I'm sure if you put a Westinghouse side by side with a Sony or Samsung you will see the difference.

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