I'm about to order the westinghouse 1080p!! any reason NOT to?

Originally Posted by ChrisW6ATV

I have been repeatedly looking at various LCD monitors and comparing their conector sets and known limitations, and I always come back to the Westinghouse LVM-42W2. I figure, every display out there has limitations (clouding, banding, overscan, black levels, whatever), but I can excuse a lot more on a low-priced display like a Westinghouse than I could on a Sony or Sharp, even if I wanted to spend that kind of money (which I don't).

Yes, there are new Westinghouse TVs coming out with built-in ATSC tuners, but the "W1-W3 series" is a known quantity at this time, and if a whole different set of issues arise with the "TX series", it may be too late to get one of the current monitors (with a factory warranty). For what I want (a display for casual watching, but at the highest resolution available, and with plenty of input options and adjustments), the 42W2 should be about ideal.

In my case, I live in California, so worst case if I have to send the monitor off to Westinghouse for warranty repair, at least they are in the same state.

Originally Posted by Boscolio

I am also considering a Westinghouse (47", 1080P). I am having a very difficult time choosing a TV because I cannot see half of them. I've checked all the stores I could think of in my area for a lvm-47w1 that might be on display, but none have them. There is a Best Buy close by that has them in stock, but not on display. I am reluctant to purchase something so expensive without seeing one.

Originally Posted by ChrisW6ATV

I have been repeatedly looking at various LCD monitors and comparing their conector sets and known limitations, and I always come back to the Westinghouse LVM-42W2. I figure, every display out there has limitations (clouding, banding, overscan, black levels, whatever), but I can excuse a lot more on a low-priced display like a Westinghouse than I could on a Sony or Sharp, even if I wanted to spend that kind of money (which I don't).

Yes, there are new Westinghouse TVs coming out with built-in ATSC tuners, but the "W1-W3 series" is a known quantity at this time, and if a whole different set of issues arise with the "TX series", it may be too late to get one of the current monitors (with a factory warranty). For what I want (a display for casual watching, but at the highest resolution available, and with plenty of input options and adjustments), the 42W2 should be about ideal.

In my case, I live in California, so worst case if I have to send the monitor off to Westinghouse for warranty repair, at least they are in the same state.

Originally Posted by MPerdomo

Im really not a fan of how the Westinghouses always appear cold to me. At least, colder than other models from first rate manufacturers ike Sony/Samsung

Originally Posted by cheeks

Has there been any pricing info released about the TX series? I was also thinking about getting the 42W2 but I figured I'd wait around till the TX series comes out in hopes of a price drop. I don't want to risk not being able to get one though, so maybe I shouldn't wait?

Originally Posted by MPerdomo

Im really not a fan of how the Westinghouses always appear cold to me. At least, colder than other models from first rate manufacturers ike Sony/Samsung

Originally Posted by ZippyBongHits

Dont waste your money on a 42w2. Either look at the w4207 or wait for the new TX series to come out. The w4207 and TX monitors all use the new gen. LCD panel. The 42w2 uses the last generation panel.

Originally Posted by badasscat

First, there are no "generations" of panels. There's nothing revolutionary about the panels used in the TX series or the w4207.

Second, your earlier comments about the w4207 are not borne out in tests. The panel in the w4207 does not have superior uniformity to the 42w2 according to any test I've seen.

The TX series *may* have a better overall picture than the 42w2, but if so, it's not going to be by much and will likely not have much to do with the panel if so.

Originally Posted by kenhdtv

I got mine from mwave. Shipping was ~$50 and got it in 3 days. Had to call back and verify order, though, but I passed on newegg because I saw some posts mentioning longer shipping delays.

I'm using my 37W3 as a PC monitor from 30" away and the picture is very sharp - I plan to hook up an xbox 360 as well. I read SD on this set may not look that great - I haven't tried it. I also notice a bit of backlight leaking through on each side (primarily right side) when there's a black background displayed but this appears to be the result of sitting so close to the display - when I backup 6+ feet, it basically goes away.

Originally Posted by ZippyBongHits

And you state this with what kind of experience on HDTV's? And is this after your display "calibration"?

Or are you just making a completely pointless observation from store models which have most likely NOT been properly calibrated to an environment which is alot different from your own home?

Originally Posted by windwaves

just copied you dude, I shall hold you responsible !!!!


.....just kidding

I'll get it next week.

And you hakaveli ?!?! have you made your move yet ?

Originally Posted by MPerdomo

It comes from my experience with a lot of Westinghouse LCDs, their HDTVs and desktop computer LCDs. Their backlights just seem to have a bias towards cold color. I know it won't bother the vast majority of people, but as a photographer by trade, color balance really drives me nuts. And it bothers me with almost every LCD, because I can't stand the flourescent look. However, some manufacturers have a better handle on the gamut of their backlights, and I can't wait for LED backlit LCDs with fully adjustable temperature

Originally Posted by hakaveli

just ordered mine from the egg cant wait til it gets here

Originally Posted by hakaveli

the LVW-37W3 to be exact!! going to get it from newegg and will be using it for SD tv and xbox 360.. what do you guys think? any better options out there?