Best LCD for Wii?

[Scrubsy]

I am hoping to spend under $600 for a 24-30" LCD. Problem is some LCD's don't like 480p like the westinghouses and others with the ATI. Any good suggestions? What do people here use?

 

[Chrono72090]

I'm also interested in the same specifications you are, but under $600? It's gonna be tough.

 

[coolz481]

I have a Samsung 32" LCD HDTV and all of the Wii & virtual console games look good, even running in 480i. You can get my TV for around $1100 now, but I bet the 23" or 27" version looks good too and might be more in your price range.

 

[azn_s14]

i was thinking about getting this, but im still contemplating. its no lcd, but it's still hd.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=7706921&type=product&productCategoryId=pcmcat95100050007&id=1138085846523

 

[dallow]

[quote name='Scrubsy']I am hoping to spend under $600 for a 24-30" LCD. Problem is some LCD's don't like 480p like the westinghouses and others with the ATI. Any good suggestions? What do people here use?[/quote]

Uhhh, crap. I just bought one with the ATI chipset.
Why don't they like 480p?

PS3 looks great though.

 

[Sgt. Baker]

[quote name='Scrubsy']I am hoping to spend under $600 for a 24-30" LCD. Problem is some LCD's don't like 480p like the westinghouses and others with the ATI. Any good suggestions? What do people here use?[/quote]Ignore Westinghouse. Yeah, they're cheap, but you get what you pay for. Seriously.

 

[daroga]

http://www.buy.com/prod/Niko_OTP_3211W_32_HD_Ready_LCDTV/q/loc/101/202032041.html

I've got that one, works wonderfully.

 

[Wolfpup]

Sony's TVs have EXCELLENT scalers, so 480i and p actually look good (once you get past the lower resolution). (Not to mention the panels are excellent, fast, etc.)

I'd highly recommend a KDL-32s2010, though it's usually $1200ish. You won't get a good 32" lcd for under $1000.

 

[Mr. Anderson]

http://www.buy.com/prod/Olevia_323V...ntrast_Ratio/q/loc/111/202787960.html#moreimg

There's a 23' Olevia with HDMI, 2 component inputs, S-Video, VGA, and of course, composite. HDTV ready, all the bells and whistles, for 400 bucks with Google checkout.

EDIT: http://www.buy.com/prod/Olevia_327V...namic_Contrast_Ratio/q/loc/111/202787962.html

And what do you know, there's a 27' for $588 (with Google checkout). That seems like the best deal.

 

[Mr. Anderson]

[quote name='daroga']http://www.buy.com/prod/Niko_OTP_3211W_32_HD_Ready_LCDTV/q/loc/101/202032041.html

I've got that one, works wonderfully.[/QUOTE]

Wow, that is a great deal. What are the inputs? Buy.com doesn't have a clear answer.

EDIT: Hmm, it seems the Niko has a 22ms reponse time, which is very slow. The Olevia I listed above, while quite a bit smaller, has a 8ms reponse time. Definitely take that into account if you want to use this LCD for gaming.

 

[daroga]

[quote name='Mr. Anderson']Wow, that is a great deal. What are the inputs? Buy.com doesn't have a clear answer.

EDIT: Hmm, it seems the Niko has a 22ms reponse time, which is very slow. The Olevia I listed above, while quite a bit smaller, has a 8ms reponse time. Definitely take that into account if you want to use this LCD for gaming.[/quote]The responce time is a bit on the slow side, but I think it's one of those things that if you don't know otherwise, it's fine. I'm not comparing my screen side-by-side to other screen lest I should notic a glaring difference. I play all types of games on it and it's great.

It has VGA, DVI, and a bevvy of component, composite, and Svideo.

 

[Wolfpup]

22ms isn't fast enough. It's usable, but it can be really ugly depending on the game. I've upgraded all my screens to 8ms in the past year, and there's a HUUUUUGE difference.

 

[himsahealer]

[quote name='daroga']The responce time is a bit on the slow side, but I think it's one of those things that if you don't know otherwise, it's fine. I'm not comparing my screen side-by-side to other screen lest I should notic a glaring difference. I play all types of games on it and it's great.

It has VGA, DVI, and a bevvy of component, composite, and Svideo.[/quote]

Olevia and Westinghouses are both great tv's for great prices. I just bought an Olevia at Microcenter and I love it.

 

[Esperado]

I'd say hit Dell up for one of their TV's and get the accident insurance. They may cost a lot and with the insurance a lot more, but hey, you can enjoy playing without all those lame strap ons.

 

[ragnahrok]

Costco.com had a 32" Sceptre LCD HDTV for $600 (no rebates).
Costco has a lifetime return policy which is a plus...

 

[Morpheus]

Costco has a 23" Samsung LCD for $599.99. The great thing about Costco is that you can return it in a year or two and get full money back to upgrade to a newer screen. Just read up on the return policy for the details.