24hr sale (6/10/08): 47" LCD TV (1080p) $999

[Steve]

Text - plays video automatically, scroll down a bit to stop it.

Specifications:

Display Area: 47"
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Contrast Ratio: 1600:1
Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Response Time: 8 ms
Signal Compatibility: 480i, 480p , 720p , 1080i, 1080p
Input Video Signal: ATSC, NTSC
Speakers: 2

Inputs:
S-Video
Composite
HDMI In
Component
Service
VGA

Outputs:
Optical Audio
RCA Audio
Output Terminals: Headphone

Power Consumption: 240W
Unit Dimensions (WxHxD): 46.4" x 38.1" x 13.8"
Unit Weight: 164 lbs.

 

[dakels]

164 lbs.

Is that correct? Why is it so heavy? Like a LCD WEGA or something.....

 

[Steve]

Dunno, maybe Olevia's site will specify. I thought that was a bit high too.

 

[deepinya]

$120 shipping ouch

 

[dakels]

according to Olevia's website:
Gross Weight 164 lbs
Net Weight 132.3 lbs

Not sure what they mean by Gross weight... Shipping weight? Or like with all parts and speakers? Even at 132 it is substantially heavier then comparable models. It makes mounting this more difficult. Seems like a decent screen though.

 

[xboxist]

Wow, I can't imagine what makes that so much more heavy. I think my 46" Samsung LCD weighs 65 lbs?

 

[Steve]

I wonder if lbs is a typo for kgs.

 

[Odeen]

Review: http://www.ultimateavmag.com/f...eldisplays/1206olevia/

This was Olevia's stab at the high-end market a year ago. They used the highest quality video scaler available, and the TV's were pre-calibrated for proper 6500K color temperature BEFORE leaving the factory. It looks like the 7-series was a bit of a flop, though, since it can be had at 25% of original MSRP now.

Still, the only real downside of this unit is worse than average black levels. I would say it's still an above average value at $1000.

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: Steve
I wonder if lbs is a typo for kgs.

heh I hope not. It would be like 360lbs

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: dakels

Originally posted by: Steve
I wonder if lbs is a typo for kgs.

heh I hope not. It would be like 360lbs

How sad that I got it bass-ackwards, I'm originally from a metric country.

In my defense, I was out very late past my bedtime last night, tying one on.

 

[krazydimund]

up to 1099 now, but still seems like a good deal-nice find OP! I had 2 questions though:
1) The compusa in my area is already out of business-I'm guessing online is still trying to get rid of stock?
2) More of a statement-Don't know if the 164 pounds is accurate either (i.e. I am agreeing with some earlier posts). My 42 inch lcd is 80ish pounds, I don't see how an extra 5 inches doubles the weight.

 

[Steve]

The email was from "The All-New CompUSA.com" so I guess they're switching to a full-time online operation.

 

[eX NihiLo]

The 164lbs is with the built-in stand. Its a heavy LCD as there is a thick tempered glass plate in front of the screen. You will need two people to move it. $999 still at Amazon thru TigerDirect. http://www.amazon.com/Olevia-7...80p-HDTV/dp/B000OCT5GE Get it while its hot

 

[Schfifty Five]

Originally posted by: eX NihiLo
The 164lbs is with the built-in stand. Its a heavy LCD as there is a thick tempered glass plate in front of the screen. You will need two people to move it. $999 still at Amazon thru TigerDirect. http://www.amazon.com/Olevia-7...80p-HDTV/dp/B000OCT5GE Get it while its hot

While it could very well be 164lbs, I find it hard to believe even if you include the built-in stand and a thicker glass screen.

I mean, even 100lbs is probably on the heavier side of a 47" LCD, but 164lbs !?

Edit: After reading some user reviews, I guess it really is that heavy....yikes.

 

[Craig234]

Now $1086 on Amazon from TigerDirect.

What's the difference between it and another 47-inch Olevia LCD, which is better?

The other set

 

[sweetdealer]

Steve, looks like a sweet deal that you found, but I can't help but commenting on the facts in your signature.

Population of the world 6.6 Billion
Acres in Texas: .172 Billion

So its actually more like a 38 person family per acre. Not to say it is or is not a problem, just that the fact is incorrect.

-member of the scientific elite

 

[Steve]

Originally posted by: sweetdealer
Steve, looks like a sweet deal that you found, but I can't help but commenting on the facts in your signature.

Population of the world 6.6 Billion
Acres in Texas: .172 Billion

So its actually more like a 38 person family per acre. Not to say it is or is not a problem, just that the fact is incorrect.

-member of the scientific elite

LOL, another newbie who doesn't know how to read sigs.

 

[dakels]

You know, its rather ironic that I love heavy electronics and consciously or subconsciously view it as a marker of quality, yet 164lbs LCD really turns me off. I want to get this but part of the reason I want a new flat panel is ease of moving and mounting. This looks like a good deal but I wonder how necessary the extra weight is? In audio equipment it's usually a good sign (due to anything from heavy glass tubes to heat sinks, capacitors, etc.?). Is the heavy glass or frame worth it?

Any thoughts?

 

[gregtor]

costco has a 47 westinghouse 1080p for 999 as well.

 

[Odeen]

Originally posted by: gregtor
costco has a 47 westinghouse 1080p for 999 as well.

The Westinghouse is a $999 LCD for $999. The Olevia was a $2500 LCD last year that's now $999. If you look at the reviews, you'll see that the Olevia used a reference-quality video processing chipset, which reduces MPEG compression artifacts and has better 1080P scaling.

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: Odeen

Originally posted by: gregtor
costco has a 47 westinghouse 1080p for 999 as well.

The Westinghouse is a $999 LCD for $999. The Olevia was a $2500 LCD last year that's now $999. If you look at the reviews, you'll see that the Olevia used a reference-quality video processing chipset, which reduces MPEG compression artifacts and has better 1080P scaling.

Good point and the reason why I am interested in this. I'm not quite ready with my new apartment for this TV and being 164lbs only makes it harder to figure out where it's going. I'll need a serious wall mount.