Wide Screen TV ?

[hudsonf]

I saw this tv on the Walmart site and want to know if it's worth buying? If I buy it; it will replace a 20" screen in my bedroom. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=3757024&cat=108511&type=19&dept=3...A3996%3A108511

[Epicurus8a]

It's priced reasonably. Can you live with yourself if you shop at Walmart? Check this Puliter Prize winning article: http://www.pulitzer.org/year/2004/national-reporting/works/walmart1.html

To determine the 'proper' screen size, use this formula: measure the distance from the screen to your viewing location, then divide by six*. The result will be the 'proper' screen height.

*Use five if you prefer a slightly bigger screen, use seven if you prefer a slightly smaller screen.

[hudsonf]

That is a very interesting article. Walmart wants to build a supercenter in my town and close the Walmart we have now. A lot of people are against it.

[BJ_M]

one thing you should be aware of with this type of lcd --

standard def. , like most cable -- looks like total crap ..

[BJ_M]

For a REAL exposé on Sam Walton, I recommend In Sam We Trust by Bob Ortega.

[Epicurus8a]

Right now there's a law suit in my city because the Council and the citizen's don't want them building a 2nd store (SuperCenter). Lots of other cities nearby don't want them either. It seems the only place they are being welcomed is in very small towns with high unemployment.

BJ_M is right about LCD. You might want to consider a CRT or DLP TV, if you have the space.

[hudsonf]

Right now there's a law suit in my city because the Council and the citizen's don't want them building a 2nd store (SuperCenter). Lots of other cities nearby don't want them either. It seems the only place they are being welcomed is in very small towns with high unemployment.

BJ_M is right about LCD. You might want to consider a CRT or DLP TV, if you have the space.

I live in a small town and some people want it and some don't. The town commitee wants it so I think we will get it unless Walmart changes their mind. The reason I'm looking at LCD tvs is I want a wide screen tv with a small footprint. When I replace the main tv I'm going to look into DLP. Right now I'm just looking but if I find a deal I like I will buy.

[Epicurus8a]

In that case, you might want to consider this one: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?prodid=11043901&whse=BC&topnav=&cat=3316&hierPath=79*2341*
It's $350 plus tax and shipping from costco.com. If you're not a Coscto member you can still buy it, but they charge a bit more. The TV is okay, but not great. What is great is the Costco return policy: anytime within a year.

[hudsonf]

I'm not a member but there is a Costco near the mall I go to alot. Next time I go I'll check to see what the have on display. I am a member of BJs so I can check them out too. I'm not in a hurry so I can look around more before I decide.

[hudsonf]

When they measure a wide screen tv do the measure them the same way as a regular tv?

[BJ_M]

in the usa - yes ...

on the angle - the complete panel or tube , in Canada it is only the visible portion .

[Epicurus8a]

I'm not a member but there is a Costco near the mall I go to alot. Next time I go I'll check to see what the have on display. I am a member of BJs so I can check them out too. I'm not in a hurry so I can look around more before I decide.

In CA they only allow members into Costco Stores. Unless the rules are different where you live, you'll have to buy it online. IMO, their return policy can't be beat!

[hudsonf]

The one here will let you in but you can't buy until you join.

[hudsonf]

I took care of my wide screen tv questions for awhile. I bought a Toshiba Notebook Computer instead. It was on sale at Office Depot for $599.00 after a mail-in rebate.

[Epicurus8a]

A widescreen Notebook for $599? WOW!

[hudsonf]

A widescreen Notebook for $599? WOW!

Yeah;I wish! It's the Satellite L25-S119 with a 15" screen.