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Old 06-27-07 | 12:04 AM
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Polaroid 40" Widescreen LCD?

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...18022157821496

Wondering if this is any good?
It doesn't list wether it is 780 or 1080?
The contrast ratio is better than most at this price point and size.

Item Description
It features a built-in ATSC digital tuner to receive over-the-air HDTV broadcasts. Two HDMI inputs allow you to connect compatible video components for superb digital picture quality.
Key Features & Benefits:
Widescreen LCD panel
Offers resolution of 1366 x 768 and a 1200:1 contrast ratio for a clear, colorful picture
Built-in ATSC digital tuner
Receives over-the-air digital broadcasts
Two HDMI video inputs
Deliver superior digital picture quality from compatible DVD players and other video components

Technical Information
Actual Screen Size
40"

Compatible Technology
HDTV

Response Time
8 ms

Video
Video System
ATSC

Resolution
1366 x 768

Contrast Ratio
1200:1

Interfaces/Ports
Ports
2 x HDMI

Physical Characteristics
Dimensions
31.1" Height x 38.9" Width x 9.4" Depth
Old 06-27-07 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by ScissorPuppy
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...18022157821496

Wondering if this is any good?
It doesn't list wether it is 780 or 1080?

Resolution
1366 x 768

It's 768P. Says so right there.
Old 06-27-07 | 07:49 AM
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I'm not very informed on tvs at the moment, just starting to look around.

I've never heard of 768P?

Is this tv anygood?
Old 06-27-07 | 08:42 AM
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1366x768 is the native resolution of the panel. It is the typical native resolution of a 720p HD panel. There is no 768p HD resolution. SD 480i (720x480 interlaced), SD 480p (720x480 progressive scan), and HD 720p (1280x720 progressive scan) will be scaled by the internal circuitry up to the panel's native resolution. HD 1080i (1920x1080 interlaced) will be scaled down to the panel's native resolution. From what I can find in a quick search, this model is not 1080p compatible.
Old 06-27-07 | 08:53 AM
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This is not a good display. Polaroids are rebrands anyway, and they tend to use the cheapest panels around. We actually got this for my FIL for Christmas and it's been the shop twice and still has intermittent issues. I am not looking forward to when it's out of warranty.
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Polaroid the camera company went out of business. Their name has been for rent to anyone who wanted to use it to make products for several years now. I don't think the price is very high for the name, and generally the products are subpar.

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