BF 32" Westinghouse vs. Olevia- Westinghouse was a bad choice

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Yes its another one of these topics, but Im really torn between these two LCD's and they both look good. Does anyone here have personal experience with them? I have heard good and bad about both. I have been looking all day and even went in to see what they look like and the Westinghouse seems better. And before you say it, I have already looked at the AVS forums, just looking for personal experience with these brands.

Update: I just bought the westy and I played the wii on it and it looks pretty bad. I think I will just take it back it get something small and simple. Can anyone suggest a LCD that is 480p friendly since i wont have any of the next gen systems any time soon.
 
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I picked up the Olevia 32in 532H LCD at Micro Center and it is a steal. I heard about the 480i/p issues too and I really don't see what the problem is? I have basic cable and it looks just like regular tv to me. HD looks amazing though :D

I have my 360/Computer/Cable hooked up to it.
 
[quote name='stag8603']Okay. I'm getting ready to hook up run the Cable cords into the room that the TV is going in (didn't previously have cable there). So as soon as I do that I'll figure that out. I'm guessing I will just need to call Comcast to get the box.[/QUOTE]

u can just go to their store and pick one up it will be a lot quicker
 
I couldn't find the 232V Olevia from CC or the 3213 Westy from BB. My next option was the 32" Sceptre Komodo from Costo.com for $599 w/shipping, though I found enough bad reviews and bad customer support stories to steer me from that.

Next option after that was the 237V from Newegg.com for $699 + shipping (no tax), and after doing some reading on AVSForum.com, someone posted that J&R.com had the 537H for $699 + shipping (no tax). After doing some reading on the Olevia site, I found that the 2-series and 3-series have instant-exchange warranties and the 5-series has an on-site warranty. Pretty much sealed the deal for me, especially when I saw that Syntax actually sells extended warranties for their TV's.

The main features that sold me on the 537H:
1) On-site warranty.
2) 3 component inputs.
3) Optical out on the back.
4) MTI MDDK chipset instead of the ATI Xilleon chipset.
5) PIP-capable.
6) Comes with a universal remote.

For those that bought the 232V, here's how the 537H compares:
http://www.olevia.com/jsp/products/compare.jsp?pidFrom=232v&pidTo=537H

I ended up seeing it retail at American for $1299 retail :shock: and the picture rocks. Best BF thing I've scored in a while.
 
[quote name='Ikohn4ever']u can just go to their store and pick one up it will be a lot quicker[/QUOTE]

Do you have to pay for it? And same with the cables.
 
[quote name='stag8603']Do you have to pay for it? And same with the cables.[/QUOTE]


i have comcast, and they gave me a bag full of different cables to use, if I wanted hdmi cable though I would have to upgraded to the DVR cable box
 
[quote name='shrike4242']I couldn't find the 232V Olevia from CC or the 3213 Westy from BB. My next option was the 32" Sceptre Komodo from Costo.com for $599 w/shipping, though I found enough bad reviews and bad customer support stories to steer me from that.

Next option after that was the 237V from Newegg.com for $699 + shipping (no tax), and after doing some reading on AVSForum.com, someone posted that J&R.com had the 537H for $699 + shipping (no tax). After doing some reading on the Olevia site, I found that the 2-series and 3-series have instant-exchange warranties and the 5-series has an on-site warranty. Pretty much sealed the deal for me, especially when I saw that Syntax actually sells extended warranties for their TV's.

The main features that sold me on the 537H:
1) On-site warranty.
2) 3 component inputs.
3) Optical out on the back.
4) MTI MDDK chipset instead of the ATI Xilleon chipset.
5) PIP-capable.
6) Comes with a universal remote.

For those that bought the 232V, here's how the 537H compares:
http://www.olevia.com/jsp/products/compare.jsp?pidFrom=232v&pidTo=537H

I ended up seeing it retail at American for $1299 retail :shock: and the picture rocks. Best BF thing I've scored in a while.[/QUOTE]

I got the 332H LCD HD-Ready TV for $500 at Compusa. I bought a series 1 a few years back and loved it and I defiantly enjoy using my new unit for PS3/XB360/Wii/and a computer screen. Did you get yours yet?
 
[quote name='Michaellvortega']I got the 332H LCD HD-Ready TV for $500 at Compusa. I bought a series 1 a few years back and loved it and I defiantly enjoy using my new unit for PS3/XB360/Wii/and a computer screen. Did you get yours yet?[/quote]
It hasn't shipped yet, though I'm expecting it to ship on Monday.
 
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