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    27" HDTV Queestion Again Help!

    It appears that all the screens on HDTV's that are 27" and under $700 are norma 4:3 shaped not widescreen 16:9. As such does this mean I won't get the best possible HD picture broadcast and I'm better off getting a 30-32" one with a widescreen? Any recommendations (27" and/or 30")?

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    Quote Originally Posted by hershon
    It appears that all the screens on HDTV's that are 27" and under $700 are norma 4:3 shaped not widescreen 16:9. As such does this mean I won't get the best possible HD picture broadcast and I'm better off getting a 30-32" one with a widescreen? Any recommendations (27" and/or 30")?
    Check out the link below. It is a 26" WS HDTV and has builtin HDTV tuner so you can get local HD without a set top box.
    It is 699.99 - 50.00 (click digital coupons) = 649.99 and is one inch less than you were looking for.
    The Samsung is a good set.
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&skuId=6407836
    Last edited by BRANDONH; 10-06-2004 at 08:39 AM. Reason: added something
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    Thanks again brandon

    I did see the set you mentioned and am considering it but hope to get a better price on that. Is Samsung a good brand? I thought you can only use the digital coupons for later purchases at Best Buy not on the puchase itself. In regards to the built in tuner this is where I'm confused. As far as I know, I still need the HD Digital box to get shows like HBO and Showtime in HD. Can I continue using the cable HD box with this set? Also for some insane reason Time Warner does not include the WB and UPN (Sorry white is beautiful and only show I watch is Star Trek Enterprise on it) on its digital broadcasts. Will I then be able to see the WB and the "white", LOL, UPN in HD or so I still need some kind of external antenna or something? Thanks



    Quote Originally Posted by BRANDONH
    Check out the link below. It is a 26" WS HDTV and has builtin HDTV tuner so you can get local HD without a set top box.
    It is 699.99 - 50.00 (click digital coupons) = 649.99 and is one inch less than you were looking for.
    The Samsung is a good set.
    http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....&skuId=6407836

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    I am understanding that you can use the coupon on that purchase. Samsung is a good brand for the money and a darn good set for the bedroom in fact I am planning on buying it myself for the beadroom. For premium channels like HBO yes you will still need the set top box. With an external antenna you will be able to pickup UPN and WB (smallville HD rocks)
    go here to out what is what antenna you need.
    http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/Welcome.aspx
    Most of my local over the air HD has an excellent picture & sound.

    P.S. yes you can use the HD cable box with that TV
    Last edited by BRANDONH; 10-06-2004 at 12:02 PM. Reason: P.S.
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    Quote Originally Posted by hershon
    I thought you can only use the digital coupons for later purchases at Best Buy not on the puchase itself.
    Your right it is for future purchases (that's weak)

    If you find a better price send let me know.
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    Will let you know if you can get a better price

    If I see a good price on this one I'll let you know on the board and also send you a private message. Let me know if you've purchased it. Thanks
    Quote Originally Posted by BRANDONH
    Your right it is for future purchases (that's weak)

    If you find a better price send let me know.

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