Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p - Blu-ray Forum

disbthai · 07-29-2007, 01:59 PM

Best Buy has Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p on sale for 1099.99. Is this a good price for the TV? Anyone that have this TV care to comment on the resolutions and the pictures output of this TV.

Footloose301 · 07-29-2007, 02:45 PM

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Originally Posted by disbthai

Best Buy has Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p on sale for 1099.99. Is this a good price for the TV? Anyone that have this TV care to comment on the resolutions and the pictures output of this TV.

It's horrific in my opinion. Also, my neighbor bought the 37" and only lasted maybe 2 weeks. Haven't heard anything good about them. If you're on a budget then I'd suggest Vizio. A 47" 1080P LCD can be had for about $1400.

Therickus · 07-29-2007, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by disbthai

Best Buy has Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p on sale for 1099.99. Is this a good price for the TV? Anyone that have this TV care to comment on the resolutions and the pictures output of this TV.

I have the 27" for a bedroom tv, and do have my PS3 hooked up to that. It is a great tv, and I have had numerous compliments on it. I do have a 51" Samsung 1080P DLP in the living room, and I still think that the westinghouse is an adequite television. I have yet to see how good their 1080P sets are, but as far as the quality of my tv, I would say it should be pretty good.

sega_smasher · 07-29-2007, 03:58 PM

if you're planing on using as your MAIN tv, i wouldnt suggest it. Westinghouse is a low end tv brand (similar to CC's Element and the Olevia tv's) i wouldnt suggest any of those for anything but the bedroom. theres a reason why the price is so low on that... contrast ratio must be crap. i also recommend a vizio. i recently got a 20" for my gf's room and it looks amazing for a small set. same goes with their 32 and 37 inch sets. 42 i've seen (not in 1080p) this set play some high def footage and it looks just as good as any other LG or Toshiba. i say go for the vizio.

AquaticGoat · 07-29-2007, 04:29 PM

I have that exact model. Picture is beautiful, 1080p output, low refresh rate, contrast ratio is NOT as good as (most*) your higher end,more exspenive Tv's, but my Blu-ray's still look absolutely stunning. If you want a large screen HDTV that won't break your bank, i highly recommend it. I have heard rumor of people having problems, but i have never seen any myself. I am more than happy with my purchase.

* the reason i say most is, i noticed in my pre-buy research that there are quite a few "name brand" higher end HDTV's that have the same contrast ratio as my westinghouse.

Goat

jubaiweaponx · 07-29-2007, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by AquaticGoat

I have that exact model. Picture is beautiful, 1080p output, low refresh rate, contrast ratio is NOT as good as (most*) your higher end,more exspenive Tv's, but my Blu-ray's still look absolutely stunning. If you want a large screen HDTV that won't break your bank, i highly recommend it. I have heard rumor of people having problems, but i have never seen any myself. I am more than happy with my purchase.

* the reason i say most is, i noticed in my pre-buy research that there are quite a few "name brand" higher end HDTV's that have the same contrast ratio as my westinghouse.

Goat

at that price if you do the research your right you just have to get the best contrast and connections for the money,after all its a budget tv,so you have to be happy with what you get for the money and check the reviews.

supersix4 · 07-29-2007, 05:18 PM

I'd go with it great tv's besides what some people think ... anyone who had a problem with there tv isn't gonna be supportive

dmxoneiuv · 07-29-2007, 09:22 PM

i have the same exact model in my bedroom in the basement, 42inch lcd 1080p with an HD satellite receiver and ps3 both hooked up thru HDMI...i've had relatives and friends check it out and said they liked it...one of my friends roomates works at a place where all their computer monitors and tvs are westinghouse..like others mentioned, for the price, its not a bad deal, i actually got it from best buy when it was on sale for $999.99 and bought the 3 yr warranty cuz its worth it if it does go bad. blu-ray looks great on this set IMO and i know theres lots of better tvs out there but its still a good catch

crunchywyte · 07-29-2007, 09:50 PM

Costco will have the Sceptre 46" 1080p with 3 HDMI's on sale from Aug 6th to 12th for $1099, I'd wait for that....

Ender · 07-29-2007, 10:03 PM

I haven't seen the 42" 1080p set, but I own the 32" 720p, and I have two friends that have the 27" 720p, and they are great sets. They may not be top of the line, but they're definitely not bottom of the barrel, you'll be hard pressed to find something better at a similar price.

binarymelon · 07-29-2007, 10:21 PM

I have the LVM-42W2. I'm not sure if that's the model you're looking at or if it's the one with the tuner card. My friend recently purchased the newer one with tuner and both have excellent pictures. Everyone who has seen my television has been nothing but impressed with it. HD cable looks wonderful as well as the PS3. Both are hooked up through HDMI through a SONY receiver.

07-29-2007, 01:59 PM	#1
disbthai Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Cedar Hill, TX Blu-ray reviews:9	Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p Best Buy has Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p on sale for 1099.99. Is this a good price for the TV? Anyone that have this TV care to comment on the resolutions and the pictures output of this TV.

07-29-2007, 04:29 PM	#5
AquaticGoat Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Alaska Blu-ray reviews:3	I have that exact model. Picture is beautiful, 1080p output, low refresh rate, contrast ratio is NOT as good as (most) your higher end,more exspenive Tv's, but my Blu-ray's still look absolutely stunning. If you want a large screen HDTV that won't break your bank, i highly recommend it. I have heard rumor of people having problems, but i have never seen any myself. I am more than happy with my purchase. the reason i say most is, i noticed in my pre-buy research that there are quite a few "name brand" higher end HDTV's that have the same contrast ratio as my westinghouse. Goat Last edited by AquaticGoat; 07-29-2007 at 04:31 PM.

07-29-2007, 09:22 PM	#8
dmxoneiuv Active Member Member since:May 2007 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:465 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:20	i like it i have the same exact model in my bedroom in the basement, 42inch lcd 1080p with an HD satellite receiver and ps3 both hooked up thru HDMI...i've had relatives and friends check it out and said they liked it...one of my friends roomates works at a place where all their computer monitors and tvs are westinghouse..like others mentioned, for the price, its not a bad deal, i actually got it from best buy when it was on sale for $999.99 and bought the 3 yr warranty cuz its worth it if it does go bad. blu-ray looks great on this set IMO and i know theres lots of better tvs out there but its still a good catch

07-29-2007, 09:50 PM	#9
crunchywyte Senior Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Jacksonville, FL Blu-ray collection:64 Blu-ray reviews:16	Costco will have the Sceptre 46" 1080p with 3 HDMI's on sale from Aug 6th to 12th for $1099, I'd wait for that.... Last edited by crunchywyte; 07-29-2007 at 09:57 PM.

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sega_smasher Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Santa Monica, CA PSN: SecretAgentHam Blu-ray collection:103 Trading Score:1	if you're planing on using as your MAIN tv, i wouldnt suggest it. Westinghouse is a low end tv brand (similar to CC's Element and the Olevia tv's) i wouldnt suggest any of those for anything but the bedroom. theres a reason why the price is so low on that... contrast ratio must be crap. i also recommend a vizio. i recently got a 20" for my gf's room and it looks amazing for a small set. same goes with their 32 and 37 inch sets. 42 i've seen (not in 1080p) this set play some high def footage and it looks just as good as any other LG or Toshiba. i say go for the vizio.

07-29-2007, 05:18 PM	#7
supersix4 Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Mar 2007 Blu-ray collection:572 Blu-ray reviews: 53 Trading Score:3	I'd go with it great tv's besides what some people think ... anyone who had a problem with there tv isn't gonna be supportive

07-29-2007, 10:03 PM	#10
Ender Active Member Top contributor Member since:Jun 2007 Location:Columbia, SC Blu-ray collection:113 DVD collection:3	I haven't seen the 42" 1080p set, but I own the 32" 720p, and I have two friends that have the 27" 720p, and they are great sets. They may not be top of the line, but they're definitely not bottom of the barrel, you'll be hard pressed to find something better at a similar price.

07-29-2007, 10:21 PM	#11
binarymelon Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2007 Location:PEI, Canada Trading Score:4	I have the LVM-42W2. I'm not sure if that's the model you're looking at or if it's the one with the tuner card. My friend recently purchased the newer one with tuner and both have excellent pictures. Everyone who has seen my television has been nothing but impressed with it. HD cable looks wonderful as well as the PS3. Both are hooked up through HDMI through a SONY receiver.

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