HOT!! 30 inch LCD HDTV $999, 1GB SD card+free Card Reader $69 in FD

[Longmann]

inFD 's flyer they have brandnew Gateway 30 inch LCD TV for $999, I think it is better than the early deal Viewsonic 27 inch $999. it is HDTV ready
and 1GB SD card + free card reader $69 is also hot?!!

30 Inch LCD HDTV (http://www.factorydirect.ca/catalog/product_spec.php?pcode=GA3000)

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[watsthedealio]

TV specs
Didnt know there was a 15:9 aspect ration :lol:
not bad


Get great picture quality in a sleek, light-weight package. A superior high-definition picture with extreme detail and clarity, putting you right at the center of the action.

Specifications:

- Inputs:
2 Component Video (YPbPr),
2 Composite Video, 1 RGB,
1 DVI, 1 S-Video,
1 RJ-11,
2 RF,
4 RCA Audio In (L/R),
1 PC Audio

- Outputs:
Composite Video,
RCA Audio (L/R)

- 30" LCD widescreen TV with 1280 x 768 pixel resolution
- 15:9 Aspect Ratio
- Contrast Ratio: 750:1
- Brightness: 600 nits
- Removable TV Stand
- Wall mount optional (additional hardware required)
- IR Remote Control
- Integrated NTSC Tuner
- 2 – 5 Watt Built-in speakers below screen

[tuxedoarvin]

Found a full review on this unit here: http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review2370_main11858.html

From what they say I'll stick with my Viewsonic. Still pretty slick deal considering it's a new item and not a refurb.

[fuhreal]

I could really use that SD card, where is this located?

Thats the best price i've seen on the SD cards in the last month.

[Longmann]

I could really use that SD card, where is this located?

Thats the best price i've seen on the SD cards in the last month.
check the web, I think they have 5 branches in CTA. www.factoreydirect.ca

[airodus]

Gateway or Viewsonic?

Hmm....

[frogger]

1 Year warranty is pretty lame :-(.
I wonder how long the 32" Daytek for $1299 at Costco is warrantied for.

[whiteGSR]

Found a full review on this unit here: http://reviews.designtechnica.com/review2370_main11858.html

From what they say I'll stick with my Viewsonic. Still pretty slick deal considering it's a new item and not a refurb.

why? is it cuz it's not worth the extra $100 or is the viewsonice a better unit overall

[cannon_fodder]

From what the review said, it appeared to me to be quite positive. I believe the PIP lack of options was also a similar, perhaps not exact, complaint of the Viewsonic.

If you don't like gold, go to a hobby store and buy a small $2 jar of paint.

As for the speakers, my personal opinion is if I want good sound I won't turn to the built in units. Therefore, having them below and not at the side is a plus.

I haven't seen the Gateway, but I did have the Viewsonic for a couple of months.

The biggest concern I would have between the Viewsonic and the Gateway unit is what happens if something goes wrong. Costco has got my back... I've heard that FD can be troublesome to deal with.

[Angultra]

Nice price for the SD card. Those things are really dropping in price! As for the TV, I think Tiger sells a 42" plasma for around $1400, which may be worth it for the added size.

[cannon_fodder]

As for the TV, I think Tiger sells a 42" plasma for around $1400, which may be worth it for the added size.

I think that did happen at one time, with a refurbished Akai or something like that, but the current lowest price is around $1750. This 30" LCD might have an advantage of the lowest price plasmas - if you want to use it as a monitor it can support 1280x768, which is a significantly higher resolution than the cheapest plasmas.

[airodus]

what about the viewing angle critique in the review? is that something common with LCDs? is the viewsonic better in that regard?