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CheesePuff · Nov 28, 2003, 09:33 PM

The one that's at Circuit City for $129. Need opinions.

gorickey · Nov 28, 2003, 09:43 PM

How 'bout some Circuit City reviews of the TV??

http://www.circuitcity.com/display_r...&catoid=-11482

CheesePuff · Nov 28, 2003, 09:51 PM

Yeah yeah yeah I've been reading all of them. I want more though. I'm very picky when buying anything over $40.

I found out now they make a stereo model, but its about $50 more.

gorickey · Nov 28, 2003, 09:53 PM

Originally posted by CheesePuff:
Yeah yeah yeah I've been reading all of them. I want more though. I'm very picky when buying anything over $40.

I found out now they make a stereo model, but its about $50 more.

Well, can't get much better then 198 reviews; afterall, that's what you are asking for here.

FWIW, I wouldn't go with anything that doesn't have a flat screen and stereo inputs...

CheesePuff · Nov 28, 2003, 10:08 PM

1) Flat screen is $300.. I need something thats cheap, this 27" is only $129 and looks like a stylish Sony (kind of).

2) I am planning to use a DVD player with a 5.1 system as my sound source.

gorickey · Nov 28, 2003, 10:11 PM

Originally posted by CheesePuff:
1) Flat screen is $300.. I need something thats cheap, this 27" is only $129 and looks like a stylish Sony (kind of).

2) I am planning to use a DVD player with a 5.1 system as my sound source.

Perfect, it sounds like you are set then. I would suggest buying the extended warranty or whatever Circuit City offers and call it good...

CheesePuff · Nov 28, 2003, 10:25 PM

Damn you, you just talked me into it.

Here's to hoping they still have one tomorrow morning.

gorickey · Nov 28, 2003, 10:27 PM

Originally posted by CheesePuff:
Damn you, you just talked me into it.

Here's to hoping they still have one tomorrow morning.

I did nothing of the sort....I just helped YOU convince yourself is all...

*Not liable for any future problems!*

Good Luck!

OwlBoy · Nov 28, 2003, 10:31 PM

-oops-

CheesePuff · Nov 28, 2003, 11:31 PM

Originally posted by OwlBoy:
-oops-

oops what? what oops?!

awaspaas · Nov 29, 2003, 02:52 PM

Apex? I'm surprised it costs more than $50. Isn't this the company that makes a POS 65" HDTV for like $500? Pretty much the Yugo of consumer electronics manufacturers.

Kilbey · Nov 29, 2003, 03:09 PM

This looks like the perfect thing for my garage/workshop.

No more am radio on Saturday afternoons listening to college football!

gorickey · Nov 29, 2003, 03:46 PM

Originally posted by awaspaas:
Isn't this the company that makes a POS 65" HDTV for like $500?

Umm, if so...link me immediately...

Thx.

sideus · Nov 29, 2003, 03:50 PM

Originally posted by awaspaas:
...Isn't this the company that makes a POS 65" HDTV for like $500?

I'll take one!

PowerMatt · Nov 29, 2003, 04:00 PM

My friend has one. It absolutely sucks.

CheesePuff · Nov 29, 2003, 11:32 PM

I ended up getting a higher end 20" flat screen... with stereo!

Same price as well.

gorickey · Nov 30, 2003, 12:05 AM

Originally posted by CheesePuff:
I ended up getting a higher end 20" flat screen... with stereo! Same price as well.

Rock on!

What brand? Have a link?

joshmv · Dec 7, 2003, 03:11 AM

I have an apex 27" flat screen and have had it for a year. It has worked flawlessly and looks pretty darn good. no wega but costs half as much ($250 a year ago). I know you didn't get one but if anyone else wanted to know.

CheesePuff · Dec 7, 2003, 01:03 PM

Originally posted by joshmv:
I have an apex 27" flat screen and have had it for a year. It has worked flawlessly and looks pretty darn good. no wega but costs half as much ($250 a year ago). I know you didn't get one but if anyone else wanted to know.

The problem I had with Apex's when I used them for one day and then returned them is that it cut off the bottom and top part of the screen on a Cable connection (about 1/4" inch on top and bottom). This meant on CNN or ESPN2 the ticker at the bottom was half-missing.

Also changing channels took about 2 seconds plus a little extra time for the sound to come in. Not good for a channel surfer like myself.

The Godfather · Dec 7, 2003, 02:08 PM

Walmart had a $99 Siemens 20" (not flat) TV on Thanksgiving Day. It is a good TV, and Siemens has been making incandescent bulbs since 1950!

Also check the $140 27-incher, in Walmart too.

CheesePuff · Dec 7, 2003, 02:24 PM

Alright now I'm going for the 27" flat screen Samsung:

http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.js...rk_6&oid=73028

The problem I have been having with the past 3 TV's I purchased is 1) geometry. It would cut off the bottom 1/4" of the screen. 2) changing the channel would take about 2 seconds, too much of a delay for me.