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Harv
10-19-2008, 06:13 PM
I've been looking around at various HDTVs and now that the 32" LCDs are coming down to around $500 I'm probably going to dump my old CRT upstairs in my office.

I've been burned by lower end Wal-Mart versions of name brand products so I'm trying to figure out if this TV is any good and also what alternatives I should look at.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10568398
Suave Peanut
10-19-2008, 06:14 PM
Bookmarking for future reference... I, too, am in the market for a ~$500 LCD.
Harv
10-19-2008, 06:19 PM
This is an interesting blog post on off brand out of warranty repair support. Although I'm an optimist I will probably stay on brand for a purchase of this size.

http://hdguru.com/your-new-disposable-flat-panel-hdtv/107
harle
10-19-2008, 06:21 PM
That is actually a pretty good price for a 32" Sharp. I have heard that Vizio makes some nice HDTV's in the 32" range that are decently priced.
Harv
10-19-2008, 06:26 PM
I'd consider going with Sony as well. My 50" SXRD has been a great TV.

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9252002

A little more money for that one though. About another $150.

There isn't a lot of info on that Sharp. It appears to be a relatively new model.

See the link I posted above to the blog post for why I'll probably avoid Vizio.
KingGorilla
10-19-2008, 07:36 PM
That is actually a pretty good price for a 32" Sharp. I have heard that Vizio makes some nice HDTV's in the 32" range that are decently priced.

I have to caution against Sharp, their support for repairing a set is horrible. I get the extended warranty, and it took 6 weeks to get my last set fixed.
Harv
10-19-2008, 10:03 PM
I have to caution against Sharp, their support for repairing a set is horrible. I get the extended warranty, and it took 6 weeks to get my last set fixed.

You weren't able to get in home service? What TV was this? How long did you have it before it broke?
KingGorilla
10-19-2008, 10:39 PM
You weren't able to get in home service? What TV was this? How long did you have it before it broke?

Let me think, It was at that time a year old. It was a 32 Inch CRT...I have since gotten rid of it. But, no, no in home service from Sharp. My folks have in home service from Sears on their Plasma, rather nice to have.

I got the manufacturer warranty extended because I was leaving the state for college, without being sure what stores were in the area. It really sucked having no in home service.
Harv
10-20-2008, 08:15 AM
Let me think, It was at that time a year old. It was a 32 Inch CRT...I have since gotten rid of it. But, no, no in home service from Sharp. My folks have in home service from Sears on their Plasma, rather nice to have.

I got the manufacturer warranty extended because I was leaving the state for college, without being sure what stores were in the area. It really sucked having no in home service.

So, this was a while ago then since it was a CRT TV.
Radioguy9698
10-20-2008, 03:55 PM
i have a 32 inch westinghouse i bought from best buy for $625 back in march
Harv
10-20-2008, 04:05 PM
i have a 32 inch westinghouse i bought from best buy for $625 back in march

I'd go with the Sony I linked above which is about that price rather than Westinghouse.
KingGorilla
10-20-2008, 09:21 PM
So, this was a while ago then since it was a CRT TV.

Let me think, 2, 3 years ago.
Hexxagonal
10-24-2008, 01:23 PM
My sister has last year's version of that particular Sony. It's a good set. If you wait until after the feb-april time period (after the super bowl) you could probably pick it up for about $500.
DeathtollWRX
10-24-2008, 01:50 PM
I cannot recommend Vizio my friends swear by it but have had to have a few replaced.
Go with Sony,Phillips,Samsung

I can't recommend Westinghouse... There is a thread about those here somewhere.
Harv
10-24-2008, 05:35 PM
I'll probably be waiting on a new office tv as I just had to shell out bucks to fix my car.
harle
10-24-2008, 05:41 PM
Psssh. Who even uses cars these days. :rolleyes:

There should be some great deals for HDTV's going on Black Friday. Keep a watchful eye if you are still interested in getting one.
Gitaroomaan
10-24-2008, 05:45 PM
I'd go with the Sony I linked above which is about that price rather than Westinghouse.

If you're a member, Costco has a 32" Westinghouse right now for $399. They give you a no-questions 90 Day return and add a year to the Warrenty, so you get a 2 year. My girlfriend and I are going tonight to pick one up me thinks, I'll let you know how it turns out.