What is the best 27" TV I can get?
08-11-02, 06:34 PM
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What is the best 27" TV I can get?
I currently have a 20" Sony Wega TV that is really nice (except for the size). Now that I've upgraded to a pretty nice 5.1 system I'd like to get a bigger TV. It's for my bedroom so I don't need anything bigger than 27".
What are the best 27" TVs from $300-$500 range? I was thinking about a 27" Wega that my friend has and its really nice and big. But that is ~$530 and I'd rather pay less.
Need something with S-video and component would be nice.
What are the best 27" TVs from $300-$500 range? I was thinking about a 27" Wega that my friend has and its really nice and big. But that is ~$530 and I'd rather pay less.
Need something with S-video and component would be nice.
08-12-02, 02:56 PM
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Have a look at the Akai 27" flat screen TV at Sam's Cub for around $350. It's a rebadged Samsung. 16x9 mode, component inputs and a very nice picture.
There are a couple of threads here about it. Here is the main one:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=195515
There are a couple of threads here about it. Here is the main one:
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/showthr...hreadid=195515
08-12-02, 08:06 PM
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Here's a picture:
http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/...2522794_L4.jpg
I read some posts in hometheaterforum.com about this TV, and supposedly it's exactly the same as the Samsung model, just different case and name marker (don't know why that justifies a $120 price difference). I went to Sam's Club today to check it out, and the sound was great. Wasn't able to fiddle with much more than that.
My own question: Is it worth it to join Sam's Club ($35 for a year) to get this TV for $349? I haven't seen this TV (nor the Samsung version) anywhere else, so I haven't been able to price-compare. I can't see myself doing much more shopping at Sam's the rest of the year, since the nearest one is not very near, and their discounts otherwise don't seem all that spectacular.
Edited to add: Here's a picture of the Samsung Dynaflat, if you want to compare the appearance to the Akai:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
http://graphics.samsclub.com/images/...2522794_L4.jpg
I read some posts in hometheaterforum.com about this TV, and supposedly it's exactly the same as the Samsung model, just different case and name marker (don't know why that justifies a $120 price difference). I went to Sam's Club today to check it out, and the sound was great. Wasn't able to fiddle with much more than that.
My own question: Is it worth it to join Sam's Club ($35 for a year) to get this TV for $349? I haven't seen this TV (nor the Samsung version) anywhere else, so I haven't been able to price-compare. I can't see myself doing much more shopping at Sam's the rest of the year, since the nearest one is not very near, and their discounts otherwise don't seem all that spectacular.
Edited to add: Here's a picture of the Samsung Dynaflat, if you want to compare the appearance to the Akai:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0...1.LZZZZZZZ.jpg
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08-12-02, 08:15 PM
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Does anyone know if this TV is sold anywhere other than Sam's Club (or online)? Haven't seen it at Best Buy, Good Guys or Fry's (though I'm going to try a different Fry's tonight).
08-13-02, 07:09 AM
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Originally posted by DangerMouse
But it is confirmed that it is the same thing as the Samsung?
But it is confirmed that it is the same thing as the Samsung?
Originally posted by KingTutankhamen
Does anyone know if this TV is sold anywhere other than Sam's Club (or online)? Haven't seen it at Best Buy, Good Guys or Fry's (though I'm going to try a different Fry's tonight).
Does anyone know if this TV is sold anywhere other than Sam's Club (or online)? Haven't seen it at Best Buy, Good Guys or Fry's (though I'm going to try a different Fry's tonight).
Originally posted by dfriedland
Anyone know if there's a 36" version of this TV and it's price?
Anyone know if there's a 36" version of this TV and it's price?
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08-13-02, 11:32 AM
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Thanks, Nekobus, I'm going to Sam's Club today to pick it up (they had at least five models when I went there yesterday). I'll post my thoughts about it once I've got it all set up and I try it out.
08-13-02, 02:08 PM
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Originally posted by dfriedland
Anyone know if there's a 36" version of this TV and it's price?
Anyone know if there's a 36" version of this TV and it's price?
08-13-02, 05:50 PM
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Bought the Akai model today. Briefly connected it to check out the picture/sound quality, and it looks/sounds great out of the box! Tested it with GLADIATOR and it was clear and crisp, and excellent sound with volume only turned up less than 50%. I especially love the 16x9 option; my first time using that feature. Can't wait to set it up and play with it more fully (but must go buy an entertainment center first).
08-15-02, 02:29 PM
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Originally posted by hypeiv
i would go bigger if you want to spend $500, you can't get a big wega for that much, but I always say get bigger.
i would go bigger if you want to spend $500, you can't get a big wega for that much, but I always say get bigger.
