[Target] Philips 26" LED TV Wifi 26PFL4907 for $89.95 YMMV

When I spoke of my Dad's choice with a monitor, I was talking about stretching an image of equal ratio (though he also does what you explain, all the time ) -- either going small to large, or larger image to smaller screen res (fit to screen) requires interpolation -- it reduces image quality. Period. It's no longer 1 pixel to 1 pixel. This is true for a large res image posted on a smaller res screen (shrinking) or a smaller res image blown up on a larger res screen. 1080i looks better on a 1080p screen (for my eyes) because it's the proper resolution for the image. A 720p broadcast will likely look better on a 720p TV than a 1080p res TV, for much the same reason. Because there are plenty of 1080 format broadcasts, games, photos, videos, I prefer to take full advantage and get 1920 x 1080 pixels, 1:1 ratio, on that screen. And for computer use, it's imperative -- more viewable colums in Excel, more space to place multiple windows, PIXEL for PIXEL photos when sitting 2-3 feet away -- it matters. This is why I'll never buy a 1280 x 720 pixel screen again -- even if it's a good buy -- and plus, you CAN get 1920 x 1080's cheap all the time.

The effect will not be as drastic as the examples in the following page (going from 1080p to 720p) but the concept remains the same. It may be for most humans that still means being 10 feet away = eyes won't see a difference (and then it comes more down to rendering quality, etc) -- but still people are different and some see it, some don't.

http://www.steves-digicams.com/kn...hical.html

"This final image clearly shows the limitations of interpolation. Interpolation can reduce the appearance of artifacts like jagged edges but it simply cannot retrieve detail that is not there."

At some point, it DOES matter. If all other factors are equal, then distance is the only consideration -- and at that point it will have to do with your eyes vs. someone else (Coke vs. Pespi).

An aside -- I've owned two projectors -- on one projector, I was constantly seeing 'rainbow' effect -- if I moved my eyes around, particularly with action movies, I would see red/blue/green from the projector. My wife NEVER saw it. When we replaced that projector, she immediately complained she saw red/blue/green with it. I don't. While a different concept, the same is true of resolutions, HZ, etc -- some people see it differently. Without knowing anything about TV's, some people will say a TV is great, others will say it's not. Some people like sharpness and brightness, others prefer soft edges.

VERY YMMV
Central Ohio stores have it for $199
Thanks though

Ok folks, if you're near a Target today (Monday), you might wanna stop and check how much this tv is again. Target marks down
on Monday mornings. Good shot many of us will see the op's price today.

Just so people know, these markdowns are not done automatically. The employees have to physically scan the items and put the new clearance stickers on them. They may not do it until 10-11AM, or even later.

Perfect, more of a chance for employees to see this and put aside for themselves.

Just so people know, these markdowns are not done automatically. The employees have to physically scan the items and put the new clearance stickers on them. They may not do it until 10-11AM, or even later.

Ok, i am not happy with the picture quality of thsi monitor. going to return it. if anybody in the DFW area wants it, PM me...I'll sell it at cost (89.99 + tax)

What Target did you go to? I was thinking of getting one but want to use my $20 Target Gift card.
I checked my Target in Waxahachie and they are still $199 there.

Just so people know, these markdowns are not done automatically. The employees have to physically scan the items and put the new clearance stickers on them. They may not do it until 10-11AM, or even later.

So the employees have to find the item, scan it and put the clearance price on them at the register?

I tried to scan a tv today and still showed $199 It was hiding behind another different tv.