Cheapass HDTV at Microcenter B&M. Good for games?

[rocksolidaudio]

from slickdeals.net:

Microcenter has a Syntax Olevia LT30HVS 30" LCD Monitor for $560 in-store only.

here is a link for the specs:
http://secure.syntaxgroups.com/products/specs.jsp?pid=LT30HVS

i've heard a lot of people rave about the brand, and this model apparently goes for closer to $1000 usually. i don't know too much about HDTV, but i've been wanting one to go with my 360 for a while. anyone more knowledgeable want to chime in with some input?

[rocksolidaudio]

hmm, anyone?

[ajh2298]

I saw that on Slick Deals also, I really wish I had a Microcenter close to me. CompUSA is selling the same TV for $1100.00, I wonder if they would price match.

[XxFuRy2Xx]

Well, I remember PC Mag reviewing this TV a while ago. They seemed to really like the TV, especially for the price. Not too sure how it does in terms of gaming though.

[WebScud]

VGA and DVI input? Nice. That could a cheap alternative to an Apple screen.

[ofacto]

That's an excellent price, but this is a very quirky TV. I had the 27 inch version of this, the LT27HVS which I got at Fry's for $499, it has the same specs as this model aside from the size.

1. Very good HDTV picture, SD picture is not so good. If you have to have a good SD picture the newer models of Syntax Olevia LCD have picture enhancements which make the SD pciture look much better.

2. The aspect ratio is actually 15:9, not 16:9. This made it hard to get the perfect resolution when using it as a computer monitor.

3. The speakers add alot of extra weight to this TV, but they are removable.

I ended up returning it and picked up a LT26HVX for the same price. The TV was much better IMO, the fixed alot of the quirks, also the newer syntax models also have a panoramic viewing option which is great when playing 4:3 aspect ratio games.

That being said this a great deal if you are mainly using it for HD input.

[rocksolidaudio]

I had the 2 inch version of this

there's your problem :-)

seriously though, thanks for the feedback. i have a lot of thinking (and checking of stock) to do.

[doubledown]

I thought about getting it, but "off-brand" always scares me a bit...however, most have got decent reviews.

I know JR.com is selling the HP LC2600N for $800, which is a GREAT deal since it has BUILT-IN HD Tuner and every input possible (HDMI, DVI, I-Link, Component, Optical Audio....great stuff)

I just got one this week, using it as a big-as PC monitor. I hooked up a set up JBL speakers with my receiver....great stuff.

[ofacto]

there's your problem :-)

seriously though, thanks for the feedback. i have a lot of thinking (and checking of stock) to do.

Whoops meant 27 inch version. LOL

[nwaugh]

This one is a little smaller, but it doesn't look horrible:
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-27-HDTV-Monitor-TX-R2765-/sem/rpsm/oid/120396/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do