$1999 42" Plasma HDTV @ Costco

Brackis

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As posted by JohnL33 on FW


Received Costco's Coupon Wallet in the mail (Jan 17th through Jan 23, 2005) has a Vizio 42" HDTV Plasma Monitor for $2399.99 before $400 Instant Coupon for YOUR COST $1,999.99 at the register. Includes stand and speakers. A major price break on an HDTV plasma!

Here are specs from a different wholesale club as not yet listed on Costco.com:

Features

Large 42" Diagonal Widescreen (16:9 Aspect ratio) providing a larger viewable area than traditional televisions
High Definition television (HDTV) with a native resolution of 1024 X 768 pixels, enabling full-screen viewing of high-definition broadcasts and DVD videos
DVI (Digital Video Interface)- HDTV Interface with HDCP (High Definition Content Protection) support allows the transmission of uncompressed, copy-protected digital content to your high definition display with stunning image fidelity and clarity
High Brightness Display to provide a more vivid, brilliant picture in any environment
Superb Contrast Ratio providing an incredible picture with deep blacks and bright whites in any environment
Multiple video accessory support with component video, composite video, S- DVI, D-Sub, and RF antenna inputs allow you to enjoy video from a variety of sources and accessories
Built-in NTSC cable ready tuner so that you can watch TV right out of the box
Side-by-side PiP (Picture-in-Picture) viewing for ultimate video enjoyment while watching content from multiple sources simultaneously
Ultra Wide viewing angle(160 degrees) so that you can view the picture from practically anywhere in the room
BBE sound enhancements create a thrilling surround sound experience with deep rich bass to provide audio quality that is fuller, richer and wider
Table top stand, remote control, and external speakers included
Dimensions with stand: 40.9" x 27.2" x 10.6"
Dimensions w/o stand: 40.9" x 27.2" x 5.2"
Weight with stand: 83 lbs.
Weight w/o stand: 75 lbs.

Product Specifications

Panel: 42" Diagonal, 16:9 Aspect ratio
Resolution: 1024x768 pixels
Pixel(DOT)Pitch: HDTV (720P) Native
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV)
Brightness: 1000 cd/m2 typical
Contrast: 3000:1 typical
Viewing Angle: >160 degrees (horizontal)/ >160 degrees (vertical)
Speakers: External 2x 15W
Voltage range: 100-240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 440W average
Video Inputs:

1x RF (1x F Connector for internal NTSC Tuner)
2x Composite Video (1x RCA) & 2x S-Video (1x DIN)
1x Component (3x RCA, YPbPr)
1x Component (3x RCA, YCbCr)
1x Analog RGB (1x 15-Pin D-Sub)
1x Digital Video (1x DVI)
1x RS232 Control
Special Features:

PIP
POP
CC
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
3:2 Pull down
Gamma Correction
Freeze
Motion Adaptive De-interlacer
NTSC Video decoding via RF (Antenna, cable or Satellite [Set top Box may be required] or Video (CVBS, S-Video or Component YCbCr)
Progressive Scan Video via Component YPbPr
VGA or DVI (Set Top Box may be required)
Computer 640x480
800x600
1024x768 via VGA or DVI
MTS
BBE Sound enhancements
Noise reduction
Aspect Ratio conversion
 

Maximus96

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this unit has been 1999 this past month at my local costco. anybody know how good it is?

is this the V42P model?
 

JSanford

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I've not found a 42" Samsung Plasma at Compusa..... I would like to know more about this and the aforementioned $1999 42" Plasma from Costco...
 

Brackis

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I am unaware of the model myself, I am simply a messenger
Note: This is an HDTv, not an EDTV which costco has been seeling for betweel 1500 and 2000.
 

Baked

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Damn, just when I thought I'd pick up that sweet 32" Samsung HDTV from costco. I'm gonna need to rent-a-truck to bring this monster home.
 

thenotebook

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Originally posted by: Brackis
I am unaware of the model myself, I am simply a messenger
Note: This is an HDTv, not an EDTV which costco has been seeling for betweel 1500 and 2000.

Please see if you can find any reviews on this tv.
 

Brackis

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Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: Brackis
I am unaware of the model myself, I am simply a messenger
Note: This is an HDTv, not an EDTV which costco has been seeling for betweel 1500 and 2000.

Please see if you can find any reviews on this tv.

What makes me capable of finding one?
 

thenotebook

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Originally posted by: Brackis
Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: Brackis
I am unaware of the model myself, I am simply a messenger
Note: This is an HDTv, not an EDTV which costco has been seeling for betweel 1500 and 2000.

Please see if you can find any reviews on this tv.

What makes me capable of finding one?

You know how to search, right?
 

Chudilo

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I have seen it in person last night. It's decent, however because of the 1024x768 native resolution , it's more suitable for a computer display. Native HD TV MUST have a 16:9 pixel ratio. What that means to you is it is not as sharp as a real HDTV. However it is muuuch better then any EDTV I've seen to date.

If you can spare 2 grand to be the coolest on your block for the next 2 years... go ahead. this is finally a more reasonably priced plasma display. However be aware of all the problems currently plaguing Plazmas.

1. Burn in : if the TV is on the same channel all the time ..like CNN (the logo will burn into the display .. meaning theere will be a discoloration at the spot where the logo normally is.
2. Estimated functioning time is about 20.000 hours which works out to be about 2 years of normal use.. At which time .. if it will indeed die at that moment..you will need to replace the plazma panel (the most expensive component) or have to purchase a new TV

Also if you do get it . make sure you get warranty and make sure the plazma panel is covered by the warranty.


They also have a real SONY HDTV set for 5999. but that's no hot deal.
 

huesmann

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Originally posted by: Chudilo
Also if you do get it . make sure you get warranty and make sure the plazma panel is covered by the warranty.
Couldn't you just make use of the (in)famous Costco guarantee of satisfaction if/when it croaks?
 

flot

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Originally posted by: Chudilo

2. Estimated functioning time is about 20.000 hours which works out to be about 2 years of normal use.. At which time .. if it will indeed die at that moment..you will need to replace the plazma panel (the most expensive component) or have to purchase a new TV

Way to go there with the math - to watch TV for 20,000 hours in 2 years you'd have to watch 27 hours of TV a day.

 

Todd33

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Originally posted by: flot

Way to go there with the math - to watch TV for 20,000 hours in 2 years you'd have to watch 27 hours of TV a day.

LOL
 

Slugbait

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AVGuide sez they will be doing a review on this set (Feb issue?).

Extensive thread about ths unit. Generally positive comments. It's an LG set, but the glass is a mystery...and V Inc won't divulge.

It has some minor issues, such as stretching/ratio for 4:3. Not many fine tuning controls, but the basics are there. Contrast ratio not the best. Has preventative burn-in feature. Speakers can be detached. Bottom line: currently the best bang for the buck.
 

John P

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Ditto what Slugbait said - go read the AVS Forum thread for a ton of information. In a nutshell some of the members over there say this is a steal at this price.
 

CStrikeADDICT

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Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: Brackis
Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: Brackis
I am unaware of the model myself, I am simply a messenger
Note: This is an HDTv, not an EDTV which costco has been seeling for betweel 1500 and 2000.

Please see if you can find any reviews on this tv.

What makes me capable of finding one?

You know how to search, right?

don't mind the notebook, he's too busy searching google for his penis.
 

thenotebook

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Originally posted by: CStrikeADDICT
Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: Brackis
Originally posted by: thenotebook
Originally posted by: Brackis
I am unaware of the model myself, I am simply a messenger
Note: This is an HDTv, not an EDTV which costco has been seeling for betweel 1500 and 2000.

Please see if you can find any reviews on this tv.

What makes me capable of finding one?

You know how to search, right?

don't mind the notebook, he's too busy searching google for his penis.

This is the 3rd or 4th time you're talking about another guy's ding-ding.
 

Doggiedog

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Originally posted by: flot
Originally posted by: Chudilo

2. Estimated functioning time is about 20.000 hours which works out to be about 2 years of normal use.. At which time .. if it will indeed die at that moment..you will need to replace the plazma panel (the most expensive component) or have to purchase a new TV

Way to go there with the math - to watch TV for 20,000 hours in 2 years you'd have to watch 27 hours of TV a day.

Most people overclock their plasmas so this is normal.
 
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