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Sceptre 37" LCD HDTV. Any Common!!!
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kchaco
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6. February 2006 @ 15:47 |
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capt2278
I only have analog cable and I can honestly say that the picture is awesome. I do not have any HDMI and when I connected my laptop the other day I used VGA to VGA connection. I have not tried the HDMI to DVI port of my laptop yet.
I am a bit disappointed with my Sharp though. Because I cannot get the display to go 1920X1080 or even display any decent resolution at all. The sceptre was a snap! I am seriously thinking about returning the Sharp now and getting another sceptre.
But since I got it through my neighbor ay a smoking price, I may be stuck with it in order to save the freindship. I want to make sure he is OK with me returning it since he gets commision on the sales.
I mean, the Sharp is a nice LCD, but....IF I cant BF2, Day of Defeat while chillin in my loft! Thats un-American.
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jbren
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7. February 2006 @ 15:16 |
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Hi all -
Just spent more time than I'd like to admit reading this entire thread, and have a couple comments/questions. I'm also extremely interested in this Sceptre 37" (and/or 42" if price is indeed what people suspect - although I just can't believe it).
KChaco - you have the most recently purchased Sceptre, have you noticed any of the image jitteriness (sp?) or issues that reviewers on Newegg.com reported? Not familiar with controls of TV - are you able to view your model & firmware version?
Did anyone notice that the "coupon" to which everyone is referring is for sale on eBay? I think that's pretty crooked, since its not really a "unique" coupon, is it? A coupon typically has a code (barcode or otherwise), especially if its for use online. This is more like an add that says price will be $500 lower than "normal".
That said, I'll be waiting until March 6th to buy an LCD!
Interested to hear your thoughts -
-Jake
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TheReturn
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7. February 2006 @ 15:38 |
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It is weird about a $500 off coupon. I'm a Costco's member, my sister also have a member with Costco. But none of us have a $500 off coupon. I talk to local costco and they said Costco Corperate mails them out.
Someone in here has it for sure.
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kchaco
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8. February 2006 @ 17:54 |
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Hello all
I cannot believe that people are actually selling the coupon. There us no need for that since it is going to be available online only. I have the coupon book from costco and this shit is free.
Here is what is going to happen.. When the TV is available online everybody is going to pay the full price of $2,99.00. Once the TV ships and the online order status changes to ship, then you can apply for the rebate. Very easy process.
I love my TV. For a moment last weekend I was able to hookup the PC to it. I just ordered a Bluetooth KB and mouse for my laptop and then I will be doing some playing.
I am sorry to disappoint you all waiting for more news. I can say that is a great TV and the 42" should not dissappoint
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socalgman
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8. February 2006 @ 21:50 |
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Will the Sceptre 42 be able to be mounted on a wall?
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capt2278
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9. February 2006 @ 05:34 |
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OK,
I need some specifics. I currently own a Sony 34" XBR960. It has the ability to switch between 7 different video inputs. One is for the DVD so it has component inputs. Another input is DVI. Others are made up with a combination of RCA or S-Video plugins. Plus there is one on the front of the set. I have a button on my remote to cycle through all 7 inputs depending on what I want to watch.
For example, since my dvd is plugged into the set via component, I switch to vid#5. I could use a different video input if I were using a different cable as input.
Does the Spectre have this capability? Or is it only a monitor with one input? Is it, select cable TV or HDMI/DVI as the options? I'm sorry, I have forgotten, does it have any other inputs and if so, how do you select between them?
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TheReturn
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9. February 2006 @ 08:10 |
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kchaco
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9. February 2006 @ 16:16 |
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I just played some DoD Source using the VGA to VGA...Absolutely beatiful...
I will try the HDMI tomorrow!
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vuamp2
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9. February 2006 @ 16:50 |
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All,
The March 2006 Home theater mag has an interesting artical titled "Are you getting all the HDTV resolution you expected?". This article test about 50 HDTV and found that not all HDTV can support the full 1080p resolution. HDTV with the following signal processor passed the test (getting all the HDTV resolution): Pixelworks (Epson), Genesis (Westinghouse) and Realta HQV (Silicon Optix).
Does anyone know which processor chip the Sceptre 37" or 42" has?
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TheReturn
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9. February 2006 @ 17:09 |
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I will look it up. Where is the artical on the net?
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TheReturn
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9. February 2006 @ 17:17 |
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What happen to Sony, Samsung, Toshiba, Panasonic, Philip, Sharp?
Which processor chip are they using?
Did those chips pass the test that they are support the full 1080p resolution?
Can you list them all?
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runnerbob
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9. February 2006 @ 17:19 |
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My neighbor got the Westinghouse 37" LCD ($1600) last week. He mounted it on the wall with a Yamaha sound unit and a Comcast Digital box. Without any adjustments the picture was superb. Westinghouse does get the highest ratings, and they are 100% 1080p input compatible (for later use). If you don't need an ATSC tuner I would highly recommend the Westinghouse. Incidently they just announced a 42" model with 2 HDMI inputs. Not sure of the price for the 42" yet.
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desccl
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9. February 2006 @ 18:42 |
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wooly59
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10. February 2006 @ 04:21 |
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Thanks for info DESCCL, although it is disappointing news for me. If I had known the price less rebate of the 42" Spectre was going to be $1,999, I would have purchased the 37" set for $1,499 last month. For me, $500 more for a 42" vs. 37" is too great a difference. Is there any other differences besides screen size between the 37" and 42" set that might let me justify buying the 42" set. I read on one post that the 42" set has a external input box so you don't have to hook up a million wires directly to the TV. This seems like it's a good idea. Is there any other upgrades that the 42" set offers?
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TheReturn
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10. February 2006 @ 04:45 |
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Shit!!! It is a bad news for me. I have been waiting. damn it.
Anyway how do you compare the spec of Westinghouse 37" and Sceptre 37"? They are the same price. So which one you think is better and support the full 1080p resolution.
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bjkimb
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10. February 2006 @ 04:59 |
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runnerbob
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10. February 2006 @ 13:01 |
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The Sceptre has more inputs including ATSC & HDMI. The Westinghouse 37" has neither, just DVI and component inputs.
Now their new 42" will have two HDMI's but still no tuner. Not sure how to compare picture quality as the Sceptre is not available at any stores. External ATSC tuners cost only about $250.
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bjkimb
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10. February 2006 @ 13:09 |
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capt2278
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10. February 2006 @ 13:52 |
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Guess I wasn't too clear. Sorry.
On my Sony XBR34" I can have 7 different home theatre components connected to my TV and use a single button to switch between them in order to view them. I can watch cable on video1, hit the button and switch to watching my DVD via component input on video5, then hit the button some more and watch my satellite via DVI on video7.
Does the sceptre allow this or is it one input one view? In other words, does it operate as a monitor? Can I hook up my various components to this Sceptre and be able to swith between the inputs or does the Sceptre only recognize one input at a time?
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cyburzaki
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10. February 2006 @ 14:20 |
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The Sceptre comes with a Media box, which can be seen in this picture:
http://www.sceptre.com/Products/LCD/images/x42gvNaga%20300x300.jpg
It provides these source inputs, selectable via remote:
1 - Enhanced HDTV/HDMI or DVI port
1 - VGA 15-pin D-sub (or as 2nd Component YPbPr port with optional cable)
1 - HD Component (Y, Pb, Pr) & Audio (R/L)
2 - S-Video 4-pin DIN & Audio (R/L) or Composite RCA A/V & Audio (R/L)
PC Audio In
From the media box there are one to three cables going to the display itself.
ALSO, see TheReturn's post above.
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capt2278
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10. February 2006 @ 18:31 |
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Thank you Cyburzaki.
That is exactly what I wanted to know. That is the first picture that has shown the "media box". And, the link in Runner's post to Sceptre's website did not even show or mention the media box.
Now I am even more interested.
So, based on vuamp2's web research, this Sceptre does not accept 1080p? Only displays in 1080p?
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TheReturn
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10. February 2006 @ 18:49 |
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Very nice cyburzaki.
The only thing right now is to find out which processor chip in the Sceptre 37" & 42".
I did email to Sceptre tech support about the processor chip yesterday. However they did not reply yet. I dont know why. I will post it when they reply to me. If someone can contact them by phone, that will be great.
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capt2278
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10. February 2006 @ 19:10 |
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Just reread the post a bit more.
Cyburzaki, that link was for the 42" Sceptre. That unit does come with the media box. When I asked I did not realize there would be a difference between the 42" and the 37". The image on Sceptre's website does not show a media box for the 37" model but it does show one for the 42" model.
I am not able to utilize a 42" model and so I am interested in the 37" version.
So, I guess, my questions still remain pertinent to the 37" model. Kchaco?? Can you answer this? Anybody else who owns a 37" model? Is there a button on the remote to the 37" model that allows you to cycle through the various inputs?
Thanks
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kchaco
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10. February 2006 @ 20:07 |
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Yes there is a button to cycle through the inputs.....
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TheReturn
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11. February 2006 @ 05:34 |
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So do you have the media box like the 42" has?
cyburzaki gave the link above.
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