LG 37LE5300 37" 1080p 120Hz LED-lit LCD HDTV for $479.20 w/ FS @ NewEgg

Does Newegg do price match? I bought this TV for 599 this month? If they don't I'm returning the one I bought for refund because the volume leveling isn't working and I'll buy today.

What is the panel lottery people are talking about? I am very interested in this as the width is less than 36 inches and it would fit my cabinet.

Quote from vsp : What is the panel lottery people are talking about? I am very interested in this as the width is less than 36 inches and it would fit my cabinet.

I think LG used a variety of panels for these televisions, some which are better than others. I'm pretty sure, in terms of quality, it goes S-IPS > MVA > TN. I think LG uses both S-IPS and MVA panels for these televisions.

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Quote from MrCodeDude : I think LG used a variety of panels for these televisions, some which are better than others. I'm pretty sure, in terms of quality, it goes S-IPS > MVA > TN. I think LG uses both S-IPS and MVA panels for these televisions.

Exactly. That is pretty much all you need to know. The lottery refers to the fact that customers will not know which panel they will receive.

Hmmm good price but the panel lottery worries me

Quote from MrCodeDude : I think LG used a variety of panels for these televisions, some which are better than others. I'm pretty sure, in terms of quality, it goes S-IPS > MVA > TN. I think LG uses both S-IPS and MVA panels for these televisions.

Thanks, repped. So, why is S-IPS or MVA so worrisome?

Can you refuse delivery on VA panel unit? I may be in for one for my bedroom but I dont wanna get stuck with a bad one or have to be the restocking fee.

Quote from vsp : Thanks, repped. So, why is S-IPS or MVA so worrisome?

Solely from what I've read from wikipedia [wikipedia.org], S-IPS panels have the best (vertical) viewing angles and color reproduction, followed by MVA, then TN. VA panels also have a slower response time than IPS and TN panels.

I have both Dell S-IPS and TN monitors and for daily use, I don't really notice that much of a difference between them. While I don't doubt S-IPS is a superior technology, I don't think the average end-user is going to notice a difference between the panels; especially if they're not able to compare them side-by-side.

That being said, if you're going to pay the same price for either panel, naturally, everyone is going to want the higher quality (S-IPS) panel.

Quote from the_web_diva : Does Newegg do price match? I bought this TV for 599 this month? If they don't I'm returning the one I bought for refund because the volume leveling isn't working and I'll buy today.

Can you let me know how much wide are the borders of this TV? Although it would fit into my 36 inch wide cabinet, I just want to make sure I will be able to see the screen completely given that the edges of the cabinet dont block the view as its a corner one and has other cabinet at both the sides. Thanks

Quote from MrCodeDude : Solely from what I've read from wikipedia [wikipedia.org], S-IPS panels have the best (vertical) viewing angles and color reproduction, followed by MVA, then TN. I have both Dell S-IPS and TN monitors and for daily use, I don't really notice that much of a difference between them. While I don't doubt S-IPS is a superior technology, I don't think the average end-user is going to notice a difference between the panels; especially if they're not able to compare them side-by-side. That being said, if you're going to pay the same price for either panel, naturally, everyone is going to want the higher quality (S-IPS) panel.

Thanks for the details, they wont let me rep again!

Quote from BlueAc : Can you refuse delivery on VA panel unit? I may be in for one for my bedroom but I dont wanna get stuck with a bad one or have to be the restocking fee.

Can you find this out by looking at the box?

Quote from BlueAc : Can you refuse delivery on VA panel unit? I may be in for one for my bedroom but I dont wanna get stuck with a bad one or have to be the restocking fee.

Hmm seems if you see "D" in product code, it's different panel. If you see "W" then it's IPS panel. For example:

ZA-BEUWLJG (IPS)
ZA-AUSWLUR (IPS)

AUSDLUR (Other)
BEUDLJP (Other)
USDLUR(Other)

So basically, look at the serial number. AA-AAAW

If the fourth letter is a "W" then it is an IPS panel. If it is AA-AAAD or any other letter, then it is not IPS.

You will know before you even take it out of the box.

Quote from youra6 : Hmm seems if you see "D" in product code, it's different panel. If you see "W" then it's IPS panel. For example: ZA-BEUWLJG (IPS) ZA-AUSWLUR (IPS) AUSDLUR (Other) BEUDLJP (Other) USDLUR(Other) So basically, look at the serial number. AA-AAAW If the fourth letter is a "W" then it is an IPS panel. If it is AA-AAAD or any other letter, then it is not IPS. You will know before you even take it out of the box.

I get that part. My question is if I see its the VA panel, can just say I dont want it and make UPS take it back? And do I avoid the restocking fee?