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TIGERDIRECT: 37-inch Olevia 237T12 1080i Widescreen LCD HDTV $399.99

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[Canadian Tire] TIGERDIRECT: 37-inch Olevia 237T12 1080i Widescreen LCD HDTV $399.99

PRICE: $399.99

SPECS:
1- http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid ... -R&cat=TVS
2- http://www.pacificgeek.com/product.asp? ... 250&s=1443
3- OLEVIA: http://olevia.com/en-us/Products/2Serie ... DTV.aspx#2

Features/Specifications:


PANEL
Screen Size 37"
Aspect Ratio 16:9
HDTV HDTV Built-In
Native Resolution 1366 x 768
Response Time 8 ms
Video Processor MTK MDDI Technology
Viewing Angle 178
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There is no such thing as an interlaced LCD. "1080i LCD" is a misnomer. It has a resolution capable of displaying 720p natively, but can accept SIGNALS of 1080i and scale them down to 720p.

I do not see $399.99 on any of your links, and PMing you for more info seems sketchy.
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PM ? Why ? Just post it ......
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lol this is a good deal if its really true good for a bedroom :D
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S_G wrote: There is no such thing as an interlaced LCD. "1080i LCD" is a misnomer. It has a resolution capable of displaying 720p natively, but can accept SIGNALS of 1080i and scale them down to 720p.

I do not see $399.99 on any of your links, and PMing you for more info seems sketchy.
I'm sorry, I can not verify the specs, as I am not knowledge in this area. For some reason its not listed on their website, although when i walked in yesterday, its in the front area, to the right of the registers, and a few more in the back TV room.
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sassysue wrote: lol this is a good deal if its really true good for a bedroom :D
The TV looks good in the room, the specs? I just want it to look good since it will connect to my desktop, and DVD player.

I look at it on display, and it appears to be in good quality, and picture.
$399.99 you cant go wrong, i''m picking up 3 tonight for my self, and other friends (lols because I have the pickup truck).

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sounds sketchy right now - where's the link?
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Good deal for a good budget TV, but note that the manufacturer declared bankruptcy, and Zellers was selling the 42" version a month or two ago for $489.
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CSAgent wrote: sounds sketchy right now - where's the link?
TD's Vaughans' tel: (905) 266-2510
Call to verify if you wish.
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Kwirky wrote: Good deal for a good budget TV, but note that the manufacturer declared bankruptcy
bankruptcy was several months ago, somebody is still answering emails for now at least, but yes could have warranty implications...
Kwirky wrote: , and Zellers was selling the 42" version a month or two ago for $489.
that was a price error, was supposed to be $589, so 42" may or may not show up at $489 again...
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1080i is completely misunderstood.

It has the *exact* same amount of information as 1080p, but one line displays one frame behind the other one instead of exactly in sync (which can make high action sports look a little blurry.) 1080p is superior to 1080i visually but it contains repeat - the exact same amount of information.

Interlacing was introduced back when TV's moved from black and white to colour. It was impossible to use a progressive scan to retain compatibility with older BW sets. Its an actual staggering piece of mathematical genius that requires colour NTSC be 29.97 FPS interlaced to maintain compability.
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ZenOps wrote: 1080i is completely misunderstood.

It has the *exact* same amount of information as 1080p, but one line displays one frame behind the other one instead of exactly in sync (which can make high action sports look a little blurry.) 1080p is superior to 1080i visually but it contains repeat - the exact same amount of information.

Interlacing was introduced back when TV's moved from black and white to colour. It was impossible to use a progressive scan to retain compatibility with older BW sets. Its an actual staggering piece of mathematical genius that requires colour NTSC be 29.97 FPS interlaced to maintain compability.
Really, this is irrelevant in this case. The TV's physical resolution is 720, so what signals it can sync to don't really matter.
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ZenOps wrote: 1080i is completely misunderstood.

It has the *exact* same amount of information as 1080p, but one line displays one frame behind the other one instead of exactly in sync (which can make high action sports look a little blurry.) 1080p is superior to 1080i visually but it contains repeat - the exact same amount of information.
Not really. 1080i has exactly one half of the information than 1080i. In fact 720p has more information than 1080i which is why sporting events look better in 720p. It is also the reason that 1080i is the broadcast standard - there is less information to broad cast. When the image is static, then 1080i looks the same as 1080p, but only then.
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ZenOps wrote: 1080i is completely misunderstood.

It has the *exact* same amount of information as 1080p, but one line displays one frame behind the other one instead of exactly in sync (which can make high action sports look a little blurry.) 1080p is superior to 1080i visually but it contains repeat - the exact same amount of information.

Interlacing was introduced back when TV's moved from black and white to colour. It was impossible to use a progressive scan to retain compatibility with older BW sets. Its an actual staggering piece of mathematical genius that requires colour NTSC be 29.97 FPS interlaced to maintain compability.
Sorry, but you got this wrong. What you say it's correct for the "source", but not the display.
You have to understand that interlacing can NOT be done on digital panels (Plasma, LCD, OLED, DLP.), only CRTs. Therefore this TV can not diplay 1080i. End of story
Anyway, suspect deal and OP
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Has anyone called yet? I called my local TD, and it's on sale for $520?
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voodoo_618_2 wrote: TD's Vaughans' tel: (905) 266-2510
Call to verify if you wish.
Has anyone called TD to confirm??

I have the line 32" lower Kolin sister to the Olevia line from a TD deal 3 years ago and it is still going strong... Just might go for this unit at $400, though 42" would have been preferred... I wonder if Boxing Day deals will be lower $ for better LCD tv's?
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Jayhoo wrote: Has anyone called yet? I called my local TD, and it's on sale for $520?
Which TD is local to you?

As noted initially, this is for the TD in Vaughan/ 7 & 400.

TD's Vaughans' tel: (905) 266-2510
I called last evening and verified 15 in stock.
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ZenOps wrote: 1080i is completely misunderstood.

It has the *exact* same amount of information as 1080p, but one line displays one frame behind the other one instead of exactly in sync (which can make high action sports look a little blurry.) 1080p is superior to 1080i visually but it contains repeat - the exact same amount of information.

Interlacing was introduced back when TV's moved from black and white to colour. It was impossible to use a progressive scan to retain compatibility with older BW sets. Its an actual staggering piece of mathematical genius that requires colour NTSC be 29.97 FPS interlaced to maintain compability.
You are correct. Here's a short summary for those who may be interested:
http://reviews.cnet.com/1080i-vs-1080p-hdtv/

Additionally, studies have shown that the average person does not detect any discernible difference between 1080i and 1080p when watching TV. Now, if you're planning on using the LCD TV for action game playing via an xbox or computer, then do go for the 1080p.

Check this out for added info:
http://blog.hometheatermag.com/geoffrey ... 80iv1080p/
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Got one from them last night. :lol: Image quality is pretty good so far. They also have the refurbished VIZIO 42" LCD HDTV for $599, only got 3 months warranty though.

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