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Westinghouse 42" LCD w/1080p. MSRP ONLY

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Michael0724

Discussion Starter · Dec 18, 2005

On 2005-Dec-15 I contacted the Westinghouse sales department regarding the MSRP and availability of the Westinghouse 42" LCD Monitor model number LVM-42w2. More details are available at this Westinghouse product web site:

NOTE: I would have posted a web link but the "on-line message editor" stopped me because this is my first post. So you'll have to go to the "westinghousedigital" dot "com" site and hunt it down yourself. I found it in a page called "p-44-42-lcd-video-monitor.aspx"

It is expected to be availability "in Q1 2006". And will have the MSRP of "$2799.00".

I don't have any more details than that but, since I haven't seen anything else posted about this model on the forum I thought I'd mention it. I suspect this model will be a bigger version of LVM-37w1 which is heavily discussed on this forum. Like the LVM-37w1 the LVM-42w2 does 1080p and I suspect will accept 1080p on it's inputs. If you have any other questions about it you should contact

NOTE: For the same reason as the note above the e-mail address is being editted so you'll have to piece it together yourself but it's "sales" at "westinghousedigital" dot "com".

Also, for my fellow Canadians on the forum, Westinghouse, according to their sales department, doesn't have any brick-and -mortar channels in Canada. The sales department informed me "you would have to purchase from

website, like Best Buy, PC Mall, J&R."

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Chris_006

· #2 · Dec 18, 2005

This looks like a promising panel. Chi-mei panel I'd imagine...

MSRP of 2799.00 is phenominal...

daveappen

· #3 · Dec 18, 2005

This panel looks really nice.

KBI

· #4 · Dec 18, 2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Michael0724
On 2005-Dec-15 I contacted the Westinghouse sales department regarding the MSRP and availability of the Westinghouse 42" LCD Monitor model number LVM-42w2. More details are available at this Westinghouse product web site:

NOTE: I would have posted a web link but the "on-line message editor" stopped me because this is my first post. So you'll have to go to the "westinghousedigital" dot "com" site and hunt it down yourself. I found it in a page called "p-44-42-lcd-video-monitor.aspx"

It is expected to be availability "in Q1 2006". And will have the MSRP of "$2799.00".

I don't have any more details than that but, since I haven't seen anything else posted about this model on the forum I thought I'd mention it. I suspect this model will be a bigger version of LVM-37w1 which is heavily discussed on this forum. Like the LVM-37w1 the LVM-42w2 does 1080p and I suspect will accept 1080p on it's inputs. If you have any other questions about it you should contact

NOTE: For the same reason as the note above the e-mail address is being editted so you'll have to piece it together yourself but it's "sales" at "westinghousedigital" dot "com".

Also, for my fellow Canadians on the forum, Westinghouse, according to their sales department, doesn't have any brick-and -mortar channels in Canada. The sales department informed me "you would have to purchase from

website, like Best Buy, PC Mall, J&R."

I just hope it's majorly improved over the 37inch.. Under 3,000 for a 42inch 1080p display is really good..

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PanamaMike

· #5 · Dec 18, 2005

Here's the link to the LVM-42w2

Rieper

· #6 · Dec 18, 2005

Will Best Buy be getting this set in by then end of the year? Anyone?

Jmlkoho

· #7 · Dec 18, 2005

Well its about time! This should be a great panel and a great size. Only problem I can see is that it has DVI instead of HDMI.

I am not quite sure why they would do this especially since even their new 27" has one HDMI and one DVI.

pete4

· #8 · Dec 18, 2005

There is very simple reason for using DVI. HDMI at the moment doesn't accept 1080p, at least designs available now. There was some talk about newer version of HDMI capable of 1080p but thats in the future. I hate HDMI anyway since getting sound to it from computer is a headache and it has absolutely no benefits whatsoever and sometimes doesn't work too well with computers, has major issues with black level with PC inputs (PC black starts at zero, TV starts with 16 so DVI is set to 0 and HDMI to 16) , same with pure white. For that reason Sceptre, which has HDMI input, needs to be switched in the menu for DVI signal. Keep in mind you can adjust DVI to properly display TV black level by adjusting picture, you can't adjust HDMI to computer black level unless the TV is specially designed to do so. I won't even go into why HDMI being newer standard, based on and compatible with DVI has problems supporting 1080p and needs newer spec version.

Rieper

· #9 · Dec 18, 2005

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Originally Posted by pete4
There is very simple reason for using DVI. HDMI at the moment doesn't accept 1080p, at least designs available now. There was some talk about newer version of HDMI capable of 1080p but thats in the future. I hate HDMI anyway since getting sound to it from computer is a headache and it has absolutely no benefits whatsoever and sometimes doesn't work too well with computers, has major issues with black level with PC inputs (PC black starts at zero, TV starts with 16 so DVI is set to 0 and HDMI to 16) , same with pure white. For that reason Sceptre, which has HDMI input, needs to be switched in the menu for DVI signal. Keep in mind you can adjust DVI to properly display TV black level by adjusting picture, you can't adjust HDMI to computer black level unless the TV is specially designed to do so. I won't even go into why HDMI being newer standard, based on and compatible with DVI has problems supporting 1080p and needs newer spec version.

Exactly, I read somewhere on this board that HDMI 1.3 revision will include support for 1080p. When exactly 1.3 revision will become commonplace is anyone's guess.

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HTMVinnie

· #10 · Dec 18, 2005

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Originally Posted by Jmlkoho
Well its about time! This should be a great panel and a great size. Only problem I can see is that it has DVI instead of HDMI.

I am not quite sure why they would do this especially since even their new 27" has one HDMI and one DVI.

The only reason that comes to mind is to keep the cost down.

Rieper

· #11 · Dec 18, 2005

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Originally Posted by HTMVinnie
The only reason that comes to mind is to keep the cost down.

Going with DVI and not HDMI has nothing to do with keeping cost down.

Read pete's post: "There is very simple reason for using DVI. HDMI at the moment doesn't accept 1080p, at least designs available now."

HDMI 1.3 will include 1080p support officially.

b3b0p

· #12 · Dec 18, 2005

Why do people want HDMI? I can't figure it out. Seems like a complete waste when compared to DVI.

jverhey

· #13 · Dec 18, 2005

Really you buy a $3000 to $5000 lcd tv and then use the tv speakers for the HDMI input. or do you use a DVI input and optical to your receiver. I have not had a tv with the speakers on for years so HDMI is useless to me. I can not see a time in the future where it would have a use unless with a receiver with 4 HDMI switching capabilities.

Jmlkoho

· #14 · Dec 19, 2005

First off I must agree that using built in speakers on a nice HDTV is kinda dumb. However, from the looks of it the speakers on the 42" are fixed. So to restate what I said earlier if they are going to make you keep the speakers on the TV they might as well give you the option of digital sound with HDMI. I personally have taken the speakers off of my LCD and only use an external sound source but I know numerous consumers would probably like the option to watch tv without using external sound.

I think a better mix would have been to do one DVI and one HDMI sorry to spark controversy.

rxman

· #15 · Dec 21, 2005

i asked Westinghouse and they responded it should be in stores in January 2006

PanamaMike

· #16 · Dec 21, 2005

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Originally Posted by b3b0p
Why do people want HDMI? I can't figure it out. Seems like a complete waste when compared to DVI.

12 bit color.

Mike

tdavis21484

· #17 · Dec 21, 2005

Pretty slick looking TV.

I wonder if there's any truth to my theory: Westinghouse breaks into the business with low-cost, relatively well performing sets. After building a brand, they start making mainline, name brand quality stuff, and become a major player in the industry.

Could this TV be a step in that direction?

LCD1080

· #18 · Dec 21, 2005

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Originally Posted by Jmlkoho
First off I must agree that using built in speakers on a nice HDTV is kinda dumb.... I personally have taken the speakers off of my LCD and only use an external sound source but I know numerous consumers would probably like the option to watch tv without using external sound.

I don't know I have seen countless people screw up the aesthetics of their wall with speakers surrounding their HD panel. I say give them their built in speakers so that they at least have a chance of passing the test of good taste.

geogecko

· #19 · Dec 29, 2005

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Originally Posted by LCD1080
I don't know I have seen countless people screw up the aesthetics of their wall with speakers surrounding their HD panel. I say give them their built in speakers so that they at least have a chance of passing the test of good taste.

Or get some nice looking Mythos speakers to go with it...

I think there are plenty of people that would be satisfied by using the speakers on the panel. Remember, the Westies have been very budget minded, so for someone that just wants a cheap flat panel (maybe not even their main TV), getting a decent pair of speakers built-in is a great deal.

However, it would still be nice for those of us that don't want to use the built-in's to be able to remove them.

bascheew

· #20 · Dec 30, 2005

I ordered my LVM-42w2 through distribution today at a very attractive price. The Westinghouse rep for the Southeast region said that the TVs are in the harbor going through customs right now and that I should see it in about 2 weeks. I'll post a review as soon as I get it. I hate waiting!

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