Best 32" LCD HDTV with ATSC tuner???

england · 2006-09-15, 07:08 PM

I have a budget of $1500, and am after a 32" LCD HDTV with ATSC tuner for over the air HD broadcasts using an outdoor antenna. Anyone seen a decent one around?

elapsed · 2006-09-15, 08:40 PM

Top two 32" models with ATSC tuners, in your price range are:

Sharp LC-32D40U
Samsung LNS3241D

Kevlarstar · 2006-09-17, 11:47 AM

I would go with the JVC LT-32X887. Although the Sharp will probably generate a little less video noise the JVC will give you much better color processing and details. As for Samsung they cannot reproduce a good dark image.

026163 · 2006-09-17, 01:38 PM

i have the same question, only I want to know the cheapest TV that is 32" with an ATSC tuner.

i've seen many 32" tv's for 800-900 but none of them have ATSC tuners.

jonnyfreeze · 2006-09-18, 04:06 PM

The Viewsonic 3252w is apparently making its way on to store shelves at Costco, both in store and online. According to the specs listed on the Costco website, it has an ATSC tuner.

And the price? $889.99--the cheapest price I've seen in Canada.

026163 · 2006-09-18, 05:10 PM

^ wow great find, thats by far the best price i've seen. and it's Viewsonic, i mean it actually has a decent name. not westinhouse or digimate or some cheap futureshop TV.

edit: the picture on the costco website shows this TV:

but the CNET Reviews Page shows this TV:

which one is right? the second one looks so much better

mcpug · 2006-09-21, 10:41 AM

The first picture is the one being sold by Costco. I picked mine up last night. I exchanged the 27" version (looks like the bottom version) for the 32" version for the low price of 101.97 to cover price difference and taxes. Costco has the best satisfaction guarantee.

england · 2006-09-23, 07:43 PM

Just bought this one below today;

The Samsung LNS3241D features 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500cd brightness, and can be used as a PC monitor or for multimedia viewing, without sacrificing picture quality. It also boasts an amazing 3.2 Billion colours reproduced using patented Samsung technology.Click Here for Special Delivery Shipping Policy More Info

WebID: 10073654
Mfr. Part Number: LNS3241DX/XAA
480i/480p 540p/960i 720p/1080i Capability 480i/480p/720p/1080i
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Built-In Protective Screen Shield No
Center Channel Input No
Channel Labeling No
Comb Filter 3D
Commercial Skip No
Component Video Inputs 1 - HDTV
Digital Focus DNIe
Display Type LCD
Dolby Digital Surround Sound No
Fine Pitch Screen Not Applicable
First Surface Mirror Not Applicable
Front A/V Inputs/Outputs 1 Side Input
Front S-Video Inputs/Outputs 1 Side Input
HDTV Compatible Yes
Headphone Jack 1
Included In Box Manual, Remote, Batteries
Invar Shadow Mask No
Language Options English, French, Spanish
Lenticular Screen No
Multi Sync Multi Source No
Parental Control Yes
Picture-In-Picture Yes
Product Dimensions 89.15(W) x 74.17(H) x 21.34(D) cm
Product Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour
Product Weight 13.64 kg
Progressive Scanning Yes
Rear A/V Inputs/Outputs 1 Input
Rear S-Video Inputs/Outputs 1 Input
Remote Control Type Standard
RF Inputs 2
Scan Velocity Modulation No
Screen Size 32"
Sleep/Alarm Timer Yes
Sound Logic Audio Leveler Yes
Speaker Output Jacks No
Speed Channel Surf No
Surround Sound Yes
TV Guide Plus No
Upconversion Technology Yes
Variable Audio Output No
Vertical Compression No
VGA/SVGA Inputs 1
Video Input Labeling No
Watts Per Channel 2 x 10 Watts
Wide Band Video Amplifier No

More Information

FEATURES:

ATSC Tuner Built In

1366 x 768 Resolution

8ms Response Time

170 Degrees Viewing Angle

72% Colour Gamut

60Hz Progressive Scan

SRS TruSurround XT

**Requires HDTV Source

ponikahockey · 2006-09-24, 11:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcpug

The first picture is the one being sold by Costco. I picked mine up last night. I exchanged the 27" version (looks like the bottom version) for the 32" version for the low price of 101.97 to cover price difference and taxes. Costco has the best satisfaction guarantee.

Hey mcpug,

How do you like this Viewsonic N3253W TV? I'm looking to buy it, but can't find too many reviews for that model. I'm going to be running it as my pc monitor, and have a SA3250HD box feeding the TV signal over component.

Thanks!

gaz · 2006-10-03, 01:40 AM

personally, the toshiba 32" regza (32hl66) looks pretty damn good to me. 14 bit video processing..only thing it's missing is the swivel base..
kicks the crap out of those sharp tv's any day

3mar67 · 2006-10-17, 02:12 AM

I just picked up the Viewsonic 3252 from Costco. The only disappointment so far is the sound. Still haven't decided if I'm keeping it. How long will Costco allow me to keep the TV before I can no longer exchange it?
Thanks

jsongster · 2006-10-20, 12:04 PM

If you have a Costco Store in reach of your home... and a membership... or friend who is a member... you can get Sony Bravia 32" with ATSC Tuner there.

I tried the less expensive Westinghouse Digital, and the Polaroid before and both had lousy ATSC tuners and other problems. Then I got the sony. $1450US and it has dropped in price since I bought one.

Check out their website. www.costco.com

Jeff

england · 2006-10-20, 01:25 PM

ok folks, so i took the plunge, and got the samsung 32" lcd hdtv with atsc tuner, i also got the oppo upconverting dvd player, monster power bar, monster dvi-hdmi cable, monster hdmi cable 4m, sony 5.1 surround sound, and i have rogers digital cable box.

Can some PLEASE, layout the steps to hook these up to get the best picture? Everything is still sitting in the box, and I want to get the best picture I can.

thx

jonnyfreeze · 2006-10-20, 07:01 PM

I was just browsing through the November issue of Consumer Reports and saw that the Toshiba 32HL66 was rated near the top of the 32" sets they tested.

caudlek · 2006-10-21, 01:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mcpug

The first picture is the one being sold by Costco. I picked mine up last night. I exchanged the 27" version (looks like the bottom version) for the 32" version for the low price of 101.97 to cover price difference and taxes. Costco has the best satisfaction guarantee.

Can you comment on picture quality of both ..... your profile doesn't show how or what your connecting to it …. Cable HD? I am looking at running Rogers HD into a 26”/27” …. like to watch sports but LCD’s have “blurred” to much for me in past years (especially hockey).

Any one else have idea’s/opinions on fast motion and LCD’s …. looks pretty good on a Plasma.

2006-09-15, 07:08 PM	#1
england . Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, UK----->Ontario CND Posts: 308	Best 32" LCD HDTV with ATSC tuner??? I have a budget of $1500, and am after a 32" LCD HDTV with ATSC tuner for over the air HD broadcasts using an outdoor antenna. Anyone seen a decent one around?

2006-09-18, 04:06 PM	#5
jonnyfreeze Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 99	3252 has one The Viewsonic 3252w is apparently making its way on to store shelves at Costco, both in store and online. According to the specs listed on the Costco website, it has an ATSC tuner. And the price? $889.99--the cheapest price I've seen in Canada.

2006-09-18, 05:10 PM	#6
026163 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 782	^ wow great find, thats by far the best price i've seen. and it's Viewsonic, i mean it actually has a decent name. not westinhouse or digimate or some cheap futureshop TV. edit: the picture on the costco website shows this TV: but the CNET Reviews Page shows this TV: which one is right? the second one looks so much better Last edited by 026163; 2006-09-18 at 05:22 PM.

2006-10-20, 12:04 PM	#12
jsongster Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Martinez, CA USA Posts: 1	Costco Deals... If you have a Costco Store in reach of your home... and a membership... or friend who is a member... you can get Sony Bravia 32" with ATSC Tuner there. I tried the less expensive Westinghouse Digital, and the Polaroid before and both had lousy ATSC tuners and other problems. Then I got the sony. $1450US and it has dropped in price since I bought one. Check out their website. www.costco.com Jeff

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2006-09-15, 08:40 PM	#2
elapsed Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Vancouver, BC Posts: 712	Top two 32" models with ATSC tuners, in your price range are: Sharp LC-32D40U Samsung LNS3241D

2006-09-17, 11:47 AM	#3
Kevlarstar Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 8	I would go with the JVC LT-32X887. Although the Sharp will probably generate a little less video noise the JVC will give you much better color processing and details. As for Samsung they cannot reproduce a good dark image.

2006-09-17, 01:38 PM	#4
026163 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Downtown Vancouver Posts: 782	i have the same question, only I want to know the cheapest TV that is 32" with an ATSC tuner. i've seen many 32" tv's for 800-900 but none of them have ATSC tuners.

2006-09-21, 10:41 AM	#7
mcpug Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 14	The first picture is the one being sold by Costco. I picked mine up last night. I exchanged the 27" version (looks like the bottom version) for the 32" version for the low price of 101.97 to cover price difference and taxes. Costco has the best satisfaction guarantee.

2006-09-23, 07:43 PM	#8
england . Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, UK----->Ontario CND Posts: 308	Just bought this one below today; The Samsung LNS3241D features 3000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 500cd brightness, and can be used as a PC monitor or for multimedia viewing, without sacrificing picture quality. It also boasts an amazing 3.2 Billion colours reproduced using patented Samsung technology.Click Here for Special Delivery Shipping Policy More Info WebID: 10073654 Mfr. Part Number: LNS3241DX/XAA 480i/480p 540p/960i 720p/1080i Capability 480i/480p/720p/1080i Aspect Ratio 16:9 Built-In Protective Screen Shield No Center Channel Input No Channel Labeling No Comb Filter 3D Commercial Skip No Component Video Inputs 1 - HDTV Digital Focus DNIe Display Type LCD Dolby Digital Surround Sound No Fine Pitch Screen Not Applicable First Surface Mirror Not Applicable Front A/V Inputs/Outputs 1 Side Input Front S-Video Inputs/Outputs 1 Side Input HDTV Compatible Yes Headphone Jack 1 Included In Box Manual, Remote, Batteries Invar Shadow Mask No Language Options English, French, Spanish Lenticular Screen No Multi Sync Multi Source No Parental Control Yes Picture-In-Picture Yes Product Dimensions 89.15(W) x 74.17(H) x 21.34(D) cm Product Warranty 1 Year Parts & Labour Product Weight 13.64 kg Progressive Scanning Yes Rear A/V Inputs/Outputs 1 Input Rear S-Video Inputs/Outputs 1 Input Remote Control Type Standard RF Inputs 2 Scan Velocity Modulation No Screen Size 32" Sleep/Alarm Timer Yes Sound Logic Audio Leveler Yes Speaker Output Jacks No Speed Channel Surf No Surround Sound Yes TV Guide Plus No Upconversion Technology Yes Variable Audio Output No Vertical Compression No VGA/SVGA Inputs 1 Video Input Labeling No Watts Per Channel 2 x 10 Watts Wide Band Video Amplifier No More Information FEATURES: ATSC Tuner Built In 1366 x 768 Resolution 8ms Response Time 170 Degrees Viewing Angle 72% Colour Gamut 60Hz Progressive Scan SRS TruSurround XT **Requires HDTV Source

2006-10-03, 01:40 AM	#10
gaz Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: motorola 6412 phase 3 Posts: 11	personally, the toshiba 32" regza (32hl66) looks pretty damn good to me. 14 bit video processing..only thing it's missing is the swivel base.. kicks the crap out of those sharp tv's any day

2006-10-17, 02:12 AM	#11
3mar67 Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 25	I just picked up the Viewsonic 3252 from Costco. The only disappointment so far is the sound. Still haven't decided if I'm keeping it. How long will Costco allow me to keep the TV before I can no longer exchange it? Thanks

2006-10-20, 01:25 PM	#13
england . Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: London, UK----->Ontario CND Posts: 308	ok folks, so i took the plunge, and got the samsung 32" lcd hdtv with atsc tuner, i also got the oppo upconverting dvd player, monster power bar, monster dvi-hdmi cable, monster hdmi cable 4m, sony 5.1 surround sound, and i have rogers digital cable box. Can some PLEASE, layout the steps to hook these up to get the best picture? Everything is still sitting in the box, and I want to get the best picture I can. thx

2006-10-20, 07:01 PM	#14
jonnyfreeze Join Date: May 2006 Location: North Vancouver Posts: 99	I was just browsing through the November issue of Consumer Reports and saw that the Toshiba 32HL66 was rated near the top of the 32" sets they tested.