32" 1080p LCD HDTV (rated 4.3 out of 5) | $199 shipped via Amazon

Quote from spikey911 : "Far from perfect, good if you can life with it" Couldn't have said it any better.. "UPDATE: after just a few days I can't stand the way this TV adjusts contrast. The flicker makes me blink, and it actually gets disorienting. I went over to check my friend's Visio TV, and it was such a relief to my eyes. I don't know, maybe my mom wouldn't notice it, but now I won't give this TV to her, I'll probably return it. I absolutely hate it now. If you don't notice the ridiculous flickering contrast adjustments then this is a great deal. If you notice it and don't like it, it's junk. " I will pass....

I'm pretty sure that's the same with any dynamic contrast system...just turn it off...

Quote from cormudgen : any comments on using this as a monitor since it's 1080p. i'll be sitting abproximately 2.5-3ft away from it wall mounted. above my desk

FYI there are some cons to using TVs as a monitor. Just google [google.com] it.
720p would be basically unusable, 1080p would probably be okay, although you may feel some lag and it'll still be fuzzier and less color accurate than most monitors.

32 inch t.vs are going to be $149 or less real soon, I suggest for every one to wait.

Quote from BestDealer83 : 32 inch t.vs are going to be $149 or less real soon, I suggest for every one to wait.

What is your reasoning for this?
From what I've seen, sub-$200 is already bottom price.

H-IPS panel and low input lag?

Edit: Obviously not , this HDTV uses cheap parts.

Quote from BestDealer83 : 32 inch t.vs are going to be $149 or less real soon, I suggest for every one to wait.

The TN panel ones?

Quote from jhiswin : FYI there are some cons to using TVs as a monitor. Just google [google.com] it. 720p would be basically unusable, 1080p would probably be okay, although you may feel some lag and it'll still be fuzzier and less color accurate than most monitors.

Most monitors use a TN panel.

This should use a VA panel unless it's super low end.

If you feel lag that means it has a high input lag UNLIKE a name brand HDTV ( LG 32LD450).

I have one for a monitor and it is nice. I have it hooked up through the HDMI cable off my video card. I play BF3 and it has a very nice picture. No complaints after a month of use. I have it about 3' from me at back of desk just right.

Quote from t800 : I have one for a monitor and it is nice. I have it hooked up through the HDMI cable off my video card. I play BF3 and it has a very nice picture. No complaints after a month of use.

What was the input lag that you measured?

Also how does it compare to the IPS panel monitors and HDTVs that you own? Did you calibrate the color?

I would be willing to give this a shot, but only if I could easily return it locally. Buying a questionable product sight unseen could be a big PITA.

For those who can't tell a difference- you either must have low expectation, bad vision, or a bad large set you are comparing this too. I have 2 large high end sets, and I can EASILY tell a major difference- I still use a cheaper set in my bedroom, but there is a huge difference.

Quote from spikey911 : "Far from perfect, good if you can life with it" Couldn't have said it any better.. "UPDATE: after just a few days I can't stand the way this TV adjusts contrast. The flicker makes me blink, and it actually gets disorienting. I went over to check my friend's Visio TV, and it was such a relief to my eyes. I don't know, maybe my mom wouldn't notice it, but now I won't give this TV to her, I'll probably return it. I absolutely hate it now. If you don't notice the ridiculous flickering contrast adjustments then this is a great deal. If you notice it and don't like it, it's junk. " I will pass....

But, what about 10 5-STAR RATED REVIEWS?!?!?

Oh, by the way, you do know that approximately 70% of all "reviews" posted on the internet are fake, don't you?

Quote from audiokingman : But, what about 10 5-STAR RATED REVIEWS?!?!? Oh, by the way, you do know that approximately 70% of all "reviews" posted on the internet are fake, don't you?

Also some people who post reviews don't know enough to post a review.

I've seen that happen a lot with Apple laptops since a lot of people don't know about the hardware.

Quote from spikey911 : "Far from perfect, good if you can life with it" Couldn't have said it any better.. "UPDATE: after just a few days I can't stand the way this TV adjusts contrast. The flicker makes me blink, and it actually gets disorienting. I went over to check my friend's Visio TV, and it was such a relief to my eyes. I don't know, maybe my mom wouldn't notice it, but now I won't give this TV to her, I'll probably return it. I absolutely hate it now. If you don't notice the ridiculous flickering contrast adjustments then this is a great deal. If you notice it and don't like it, it's junk. " I will pass....

Considering the guy can't even write, I doubt he knows much.

Quote from audiokingman : But, what about 10 5-STAR RATED REVIEWS?!?!? Oh, by the way, you do know that approximately 70% of all "reviews" posted on the internet are fake, don't you?

Hold on, don't jump on me yet...

I actually considered this TV before it was posted. The flicker issue was mentioned in more than one review. (Best Buy also has the TV same price)

I lean toward the bad or average reviews being more accurate on this one.

Some people notice more problems than others. Some people have a problem and don't even know it. I try to take all the reviews into consideration.

Also, someone mentioned Sony guts, but I can't find anything to verify that.

I am all for cheap, but only if its worth the price.

Quote from dubleo : H-IPS panel and low input lag?

Do those even exist anymore, especially at anywhere close to this price (even historically)?

Quote from DarthSaver : They laughed at Sony, Honda and Toyota brand name too. Point is there are lots of clueless people in the world who decide what quality is based on the name.

An LCD's brand name directly ties to the quality and type of the LCD panel. Even among the same brand there are panel lotteries [digitalversus.com]. I doubt this is a Sony rebrand (the input panel would look similar), but if it was you'd be getting their bottom of the barrel panels (i.e. backlight bleed, dead pixels, lower contrast ratios, lower viewing angles, ghosting, input lag, I don't need to continue).