32" LCD question

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I am looking at getting a budget level LCD TV since I am still in college and would like to get the best most durable TV for the money. I cant really spend more than $650 after taxes or shipping. So here are my choice:

Dynex 32" Best Buy Brand $500 (Heard it was made by LG) and could buy 4 year extended warranty for $59 extra. Warranty Terms - Parts 1 year Warranty Terms - Labor 1 year Product Height 24" with stand (23-5/8" without) Product Width 31-3/4" Product Weight 39.7 lbs. with stand (36 lbs. without) Product Depth 9-2/3" with stand (4-3/8" without) TV Type LCD Flat-Panel Screen Size 32" Aspect Ratio 16:9 Display Type Flat-panel LCD Built-In_DVR No Digital Cable Ready No Digital Capabilities HDTV with QAM tuner Maximum Resolution 1366 x 768 Vertical Scanning Lines 720p Contrast Ratio 1500:1 Brightness 450cd/m² Comb Filter 3D Media Card Slot No USB Slot No Digital Convergence Yes HDMI Inputs 2 DVI Inputs No S-Video Inputs Yes Component Video Inputs 2 Composite Inputs Yes PC Inputs Yes RF Antenna Input Yes Headphone Jacks Yes Video Outputs 1 Audio Outputs Yes Watts/Channel 10 Speakers 2 Speaker Location Bottom Language Options English, French, Spanish V-Chip Yes Sleep/Alarm Timer Sleep timer, yes; alarm, no Channel Labeling Yes Remote Control Type Multifunction
Visio Wide LCD HDTV for $597 plus $29 for one year additional warranty
Picture/Display: 32" Diagonal LCD Flat Panel 16:9 Aspect Ratio Native resolution of 1366 x 768 High Brightness (500 cd/m2) providing a more vivid, brilliant picture in any environment Superb Contrast Ratio (1200:1) providing an incredible picture with deep blacks and bright whites no matter what type of room you are in Built-in ATSC/NTSC tuner allows you to receive over-the-air HD, digital and analog broadcast with an external antenna or Clear QAM channels on your cable Wide viewing angle (178 degrees) so that everyone can view the picture from practically anywhere in the room PIP and POP Side-by-Side for ultimate video enjoyment while watching simultaneous TV programs 60,00 Hour Lamp Life provides many years of viewing pleasure HDTV Signal Compatibility: 1080i (HDTV), 720P (HDTV), 480P (EDTV), 480i (SDTV) Response Time: 8ms
Connectivity: Multiple video format support with HDMI, component video, composite video, s-video and RF antenna inputs 1x RF ( F Connector for internal ATSC/QAM/NTSC Hybrid Tuner x1) 2x HDMI with HDCP 1x Stereo 2x Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio 2x Composite Video 1x S-Video plus Stereo Audio 1x Composite Video plus Stereo Audio (side jack) 1x Analog RGB plus Stereo Audio 1x 5.1 Audio out from DTV input only (SPDIF Optical) 1x Stereo Audio out (RCA)
Included: Universal Remote Control (2 AA batteries) A/V cable Power cord Manual VIP Brochure Registration Card Quick Start Guide Stand
Dimensions and Weight: Dimensions: 31.2"W x 23.3"H x 10.3"D Shipped Weight: 38.7 lbs.

Olevia 532H 32" Widescreen HDTV LCD TV for 585 plus $55 in shipping no extra warranty

1366 x 768 pixel resolution 1600:1 contrast ratio Powered by MTK’s state-of -the-art MDDI™ video processing technology 16:9 aspect ratio 178°H/178°V viewing angle Built-in analog/digital tuner (NTSC/ATSC) USB connector for easy, firmware upgrades HDMI, component, composite, S-Video and PC inputs 31 7/8" W x 24 5/8" H x 5" D 537H: 36 13/16" W x 29 7/16" H x 4 5/8" D VESA 100mm x 200mm compatible Includes remote

I think im leaning toward the Dynamex due to the warranty and what not but what do you TVphiles think. i am new to the LCD world. I know a more expensive one would be better, but this is all I can do for a while. Please let me know if you have any other suggestions in this price range. Or would it be worth getting a nicer 27"? Thank you much

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.Best get a major brand than the super saver. Get a 42" 1080I P , $1000 - $1500 .How are you running this cable - satellite - rabbit ears ?
Its a shell game that extended coverage will end , at the time you " MAY "have problems

Get an extra job , stop going to Starbucks , park the car …walk / ride . You should have a Grand in No time ( suffering builds character )

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It would be hooked up through digital cable. I wish I could work more right now, but 18 hours of class, 15 hours of riding and a part time job add up to not much $. I just want a decent LCD TV that I can watch when I get to relax. I dont expect to get an amazing one, I just want one that is the best for the lack of dough. Thank you for your suggestion though.

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Some of the smaller units have amazing resolution 20"- 24" , maybe that would work as a stop gap . Like a big monitor razor sharp , with a closer viewing distance .

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Go to all the best buys/circuit city’s you can find and buy the best/cheapest floor model. use it for the school year, then sell it for more on craigslist. repeat in the fall.

works every time. Plus, that way you can get a 50 incher. The bigger ones hold their craigslist value real well, especially with idiots. I have profited twice on this…

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I’ve got a 50" Hitachi LCD that just blew a color circuit board (only 2 years old). Works perfectly otherwise, but I got a new Plasma instead (I just love excuses for the Mrs.) :wink: (have 2 other LCDs). About $300-500 to repair. It’s yours if you can drive her to pick it up! (Cincy area)

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Of the three, the Ovevia would be the best choice. It has the better contrast ratio.

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go to best buy/circuit city a couple of times a week and check out the “open box” specials i.e. the TV’s that someone bought then decided they didnt want and returned. Usually they have big discounts and you can get a major brand tv.