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Just saw Goodguys Easter Catalogue:

www.thegoodguys.com.au/

Click where is says MARCH EASTER in the middle of the page to take you to the correct catalogue. it on the front page.

66cm LCD TV with inbuilt HD tuner & 3yr in home replacement warranty $499 (less for cash)

ONLY ONSALE 22nd & 24th March (Easter Sat & Easter Monday)

19/03/2008

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monkychees says:

couldnt find it... but if u want something cheap just to play the ps3 on try this

pcmaniacs.com.au/

22" has HDMI, DVI, VGA and component yes COMPONENT!!!!! $325 cheap as chips, ive got one 5ms response time works great, have it connected to my pc, ps3 and 360 all at the same time!!

19/03/2008

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ozdavo says:

i've got a 66cm (26") Samsung as the bedroom TV, and there's a massive difference to my 22" PC monitor. This is the first 66cm LCD with built in HD tuner I've seen for under about $900, most 19" LCD's still go for around $500 with only an analogue tuner!

www.thegoodguys.com.au/

Click where is says MARCH EASTER in the middle of the page to take you to the correct catalogue. it on the front page.

19/03/2008

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FreeWilly says:

Ive got a "hd ready" lcd tv - is that the same as built in hd tuner? Or is the built in hd tuner "full hd"?

Its a great price either way!

19/03/2008

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monkychees says:

ozdavo said: i've got a 66cm (26") Samsung as the bedroom TV, and there's a massive difference to my 22" PC monitor. This is the first 66cm LCD with built in HD tuner I've seen for under about $900, most 19" LCD's still go for around $500 with only an analogue tuner!

Click where is says MARCH EASTER in the middle of the page to take you to the correct catalogue. it on the front page.

hmmm... will only do 720p i personally wouldn't buy it but its cheap. Better to future proof yourself and pay more.. ends up cheaper in the long run

19/03/2008

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ZOIDBERG says:

FreeWilly said: Ive got a "hd ready" lcd tv - is that the same as built in hd tuner? Or is the built in hd tuner "full hd"?

Its a great price either way!

Built in HD Turner means it has a HD Digital set top box built into the TV. This means you can pick up digital hd channels. HD ready means its able to take devices that are HD, like a HD Set top box or a PS3.

19/03/2008

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ozdavo says:

monkychees said:
hmmm... will only do 720p i personally wouldn't buy it but its cheap. Better to future proof yourself and pay more.. ends up cheaper in the long run

I'm yet to see a LCD TV of this size (or smaller than 37") that is a higher res than 720P. I know there are monitors that do 1080P and above, but not TV's.

For me this is a great size for a bedroom or second living area (my main TV is a 46" 1080P), or even as a main TV is a smaller living area.

Anyway, if it doesn't suit you, what do I care, just thought some might be interested.

FreeWilly said:
Ive got a "hd ready" lcd tv - is that the same as built in hd tuner? Or is the built in hd tuner "full hd"?

Built in HD Tuner allows your TV to decode the High Def free to air TV signals with out the need for an external settop box. IE plug tv aerial into TV and display all digital channels including HD channels in High Def.
Built in tuner does not mean FULL HD. FULL HD refers to the native resolution of the screen, Full HD is 1080P or 1920x1080pixels. This screen is not FULL HD, it is 720P or 1366x768 pixels

19/03/2008

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FamiliaGTX says:

the 3 selling points of HD very important to sort the differences out if buying a TV

(from worst to best)

1.HD READY
2.HD
3.FULL HD

1. - accepts external HD information, such as an HD set top box, but downscales it to be displayed in STANDARD definition (480i) and sometimes slightly higher (540p). TOTALLY misleading advertising.. avoid. this IS NOT a high definition TV

2. - accepts all SD aswell as HD information ranging from 480i/540p/720p/1080i and displays it in high resolution (but not the full 1080 rows, so 1080i input is generally downscaled to 720). does not accept 1080p..

3. - accepts all SD and HD resolutions. including 1080p and displays it in FULL resolution. (1080 pixels high)

(thanks fd3s very true) - I used to sell TVs at retravision, and did much more than my fair share of research into them

19/03/2008

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fd3s says:

point 2. only accepts 1080i signal but cant display it native on screen......

19/03/2008

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FreeWilly says:

I dont know what I have anymore

HD Ready it says. Its an NEC. HDMI port and it plays ps3 games at 720p.

19/03/2008

sydney

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ozdavo says:

FreeWilly said: I dont know what I have anymore
HD Ready it says. Its an NEC. HDMI port and it plays ps3 games at 720p.

What model no? or What size is it, how old & does it display digital tv on it own? (It is a LCD right?)

19/03/2008

Gold Coast

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FreeWilly says:

Yeah its an LCD tv. I just got it 2 weeks ago. Not sure of the model number (will check when I get home). Its 66cm.

We dont have great reception out here. The guy who was installing it said there would be no difference between the tv with the set top box connected (SD box) and without it - and he was right.

All I know is its 100x better than the CRT I had before

19/03/2008

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Jeffie says:

wow those tiny a$$ screens have a higher resolution than mine

i know which id rather

19/03/2008

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ozdavo says:

Nec website has 3 ->

www.nec.com.au/
www.nec.com.au/

www.nec.com.au/
www.nec.com.au/

www.nec.com.au/
www.nec.com.au/

All have 720P HD panels, but only the first 1 has built in HD tuner.
Is it one of these (All look like great TV's)

19/03/2008

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GiBBz says:

I have a HiSence 48cm TV that does 1440x900 it says its a 1080i TV on the front, but yet i can do every resolution (including 1080p) and that "anyview" isnt too good, my tv doesnt have the greatest viewing angles but all in all its a good TV for PS3. I can recommend this screen. Its basically the same one as the catalogue but higher res and smaller viewing size.

19/03/2008

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frenzaltom says:

i use a samsung 42" hd inbuilt tuner plasma

19/03/2008

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chuz says:

ozdavo said: Just saw Goodguys Easter Catalogue:

Click where is says MARCH EASTER in the middle of the page to take you to the correct catalogue. it on the front page.

66cm LCD TV with inbuilt HD tuner & 3yr in home replacement warranty $499 (less for cash)

ONLY ONSALE 22nd & 24th March (Easter Sat & Easter Monday)

Wow great find!
Anyone know if this is available at all stores or just the one on the site? Cbf calling...

19/03/2008

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FreeWilly says:

ozdavo said: Nec website has 3 ->
All have 720P HD panels, but only the first 1 has built in HD tuner.
Is it one of these (All look like great TV's)

Yeah its the 3rd one.

So if I was to go out and get a HD digital set top box instead of the SD one I have now, would it make any difference at all? Im thinking abut getting one in 2 weeks.

I want to get the HD channels.

19/03/2008

sydney

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ozdavo says:

FreeWilly said:
Yeah its the 3rd one.
So if I was to go out and get a HD digital set top box instead of the SD one I have now, would it make any difference at all? Im thinking abut getting one in 2 weeks.
I want to get the HD channels.

Will depend on digital coverage in your area & your tv aerial. If you signal strength with the SD box is good (connect the SD box and tune channels - should autotune - then you should be able to check signal strength in menu or settings or something), then it should also be good with a HD box. If low or poor signal strength and you are getting broken images you may want to get your aerial checked (and if its an old place, the cable from the aerial to the wall socket.

Hope this helps.

19/03/2008

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1aaRon2 says:

Ewww. Have you looked at the contrast ratio? 800:1. Still, not bad for the price. I've got a 26" Samsung and that cost me nearly double of what this one costs.

19/03/2008

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Nash0r says:

chuz said: Just saw Goodguys Easter Catalogue:

Click where is says MARCH EASTER in the middle of the page to take you to the correct catalogue. it on the front page.

66cm LCD TV with inbuilt HD tuner & 3yr in home replacement warranty $499 (less for cash)

ONLY ONSALE 22nd & 24th March (Easter Sat & Easter Monday)

Wow great find!

Anyone know if this is available at all stores or just the one on the site? Cbf calling...

I have a feeling it might just be that Good Guys. I just looked at my local good guys catalogue on the site and it was different.

19/03/2008

Melbourne

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ozdavo says:

Nash0r said:
I have a feeling it might just be that Good Guys. I just looked at my local good guys catalogue on the site and it was different.

print the ad and get them to price match!

19/03/2008

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Nash0r says:

ozdavo said:

I have a feeling it might just be that Good Guys. I just looked at my local good guys catalogue on the site and it was different.

print the ad and get them to price match!

Thats a smart idea. It seems like a really good price. I must admit I don't know much about TV's and HD though.

Is a contrast ratio of 800:1 bad?

19/03/2008

Melbourne

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sturmmann says:

i get my free 32" Samsung LCD next week YAY!!!!

Picked it up with my 58" as a promo, freakin psyched.

19/03/2008

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Savioura says:

Nash0r said:

Is a contrast ratio of 800:1 bad?

800:1 Contrast ratio is BAD! It should be much higher than this for a good tv. I would honestly consider buying this if the contrast ratio was a little higher becasue the contrast ratio determines colours in a way. I will only consider 8000:1; 800:1 seems far to low. I'm no expert though

19/03/2008

Brisbane... somehwere

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