square965 wrote:Ok, I know NOTHING about HD tvs.

I get my cable from the wall, which I believe is called an RF cable.

Does this TV have one of these ports or does it only have HD ports?

Yes, they have built-in tuners. You can hook these to your cable system and will be able to view both low-def (480i) and high-def (720p) programming off of your cable system. Chances are you'll get most channels in low-def but your local TV stations will also be available in high-def.

Who has opinion on both TV's as to which one is a better all around TV? Or is looks the only difference?

looks like that poor dog is dumpin' on the simon says sidewalk...

Um, maybe stupid question. Do both models have built in speakers? I only see stereo speakers listed for the first model.

Do either of these models have any type of hooks or loops attached so they can be hung from the ceiling?

You can only tell the difference with 720p and 1080p with any TV while watching a blu ray, or playing PS3. HD cable isn't 1080p yet. On a TV this small you wont see much anyway unless you were to have a 32" 1080p tv sitting next to a 32" 720p tv and you were comparing.

I have had this TV for 6 mo. and at this size you cant tell the difference in resoultion from 720p vs 1080p. Very crisp picture. Love it!

wanpakumono wrote:Can you really tell the difference between 780p and 1080p on a TV this size?

I would say that depends on the type of person you are. If the first thing you do when your TV arrives is connect it to your cable box and watch tv, then no. If the first thing you do is drag it upstairs, connect it to your computer and start browsing woot on it, then yes.

mackslc wrote:I have the same TV (the 338B model) and absolutely love it. I bought it a year ago for $500 and still feel like I got my money's worth, so this is a steal for anyone else. Perfect sized bedroom TV.

Maggotbox junk!!!!

burk44 wrote:I have had this TV for 6 mo. and at this size you cant tell the difference in resoultion from 720p vs 1080p. Very crisp picture. Love it!

You must be blind!!!!!!!!

Jagr5410 wrote:You can only tell the difference with 720p and 1080p with any TV while watching a blu ray, or playing PS3. HD cable isn't 1080p yet. On a TV this small you wont see much anyway unless you were to have a 32" 1080p tv sitting next to a 32" 720p tv and you were comparing.

Over the air watching a HD channel you can see the difference unless you are blind.

wanpakumono wrote:Can you really tell the difference between 780p and 1080p on a TV this size?

To be honest, no. You can only really tell on a set that's like 40" or larger. 720p is more than adequate at this size

onefastwienerdog wrote:Over the air watching a HD channel you can see the difference unless you are blind.

you just invalidated your entire post by saying an OTA HD channel, there are NO 1080p digital OTA channels. You cannot tell a 1080p from 720p at this size

stilts wrote:Pretty good deal here, but I don't see any difference between the 338 or the 399 aside from the additional DVI port. I hope this doesn't come back to bite me after I do some research, but why get a TV with one [less] DVI port for the same price if both models are, otherwise, effectively the same?

cause one has a standard vga input for pc or laptop connection. the other only has vga so unless your pc or laptop has an hdmi out your outta luck. id go with 2 input myself since i dont have more than a blueray player for hd. there is also component input that the seperate red green blue connections which is also hd.

If this TV was $200 I'd probably buy it, but for this price it looks like I can get comparable deals online at other sites for "new" TVs ($359 and free shipping at Best Buy for a Dynex). $300 is not bad but I think I can get a more satisfactory deal if I shop around, which is something I may do in a couple months.

i am living in a home without cable tv but want to get at least the local news and weather....since this has a built in converter..Will it pick up the local signals?

Good price because dam 32" tvs bottomed out in price a year ago. Seems like they cost $399 everywhere while 42-50" model prices continue to drop like rocks. Think I would avoid buying anything from Magnavox though. That's really just asking for trouble. Although if it lasts 90 days your probably fine for the duration.

pat555 wrote:i am living in a home without cable tv but want to get at least the local news and weather....since this has a built in converter..Will it pick up the local signals?

Yes, it will. It will pick all of the digital signals in the area which at least for me is about 10-15 HD channels.

mackslc wrote:I have the same TV (the 338B model) and absolutely love it. I bought it a year ago for $500 and still feel like I got my money's worth, so this is a steal for anyone else. Perfect sized bedroom TV.

I agree. I have this tv as well. I use moved into a smaller place and needed to save space so i bought it to use as my tv and computer monitor. Works great for both. I love it. I would recommend it to anyone.

I have had nothing but trouble with magnavox
tv's. I can only imagine what a nightmare a magnavox refurb would be!

2 points I would like to make.

Mfg is an opinion. I owned a 38" CTR Magnavox for over 10 years without 1 problem. I now have a 38" LCD Magnavox i purchased here with no problems. In the bedroom is a 24" Magnavox CTR over 10 years old, no problems, and over the treadmill is a 15" Magnavox over 6 years old with no problems. I'm replacing the one CRT in the bedroom with this Woot.

Refurbished......

I am a IT manger, over 224 computers, and also teach electronics,
for a living.

An electronic component should never have a problem, as it has no moving parts; you are just changing proprieties of electrons. Problems occur because of a defect in the manufacturing process. Years ago when you ordered a computer, they would run it for 72 hours. It was called a "Burn in" to find problems. Usually solidstate components either have problems right away, or last a LONG time. Now mfg's just send them out, and you are the Quality Control.

I personally like refurbished, it's like having a long run quality control test.

ShaunKStar wrote:There is no VGA port on either of those TVs. Look at the pictures when you write the copy.

Um, yes there is? There is one on the 338B. Look at the pictures before you make incorrect statements.

I hope that dog is paper trained.

Utoh.. Mop please.. aisle 15

<_<

>_>

I dreamt there was a Woot-Off.

wootevil wrote:not really, maybe on a wii, or PS3

I thought the wii was 480p at best and maybe 480i since it has composite standard def video outs.

such a cute dog in the firt tv pic

tankdriver wrote:

An electronic component should never have a problem, as it has no moving parts; you are just changing proprieties of electrons. Problems occur because of a defect in the manufacturing process. Years ago when you ordered a computer, they would run it for 72 hours. It was called a "Burn in" to find problems. Usually solidstate components either have problems right away, or last a LONG time. Now mfg's just send them out, and you are the Quality Control.

I personally like refurbished, it's like having a long run quality control test.

A great point about burn-in. Used to be, burn-in was advertised as a QC in computer ads (back when Computer Shopper mag was phonebook sized). I don't see it so much anymore. When I track certain computer order status, there may or may not be something about a QC/burn-in but it's usually "building" or 3 days, and then next thing I see is "shipped" with some blurb about QC in-between. That tells me whatever QC may be perfunctory, if really done at all.

ywkhgqo wrote:you just invalidated your entire post by saying an OTA HD channel, there are NO 1080p digital OTA channels. You cannot tell a 1080p from 720p at this size

No 1080p, but some channels broadcast at 1080i. A 1080p set takes that, works its circuitry magic, and displays it as 1080p, as all HDTV sets display at their native resolution regardless of the input. Depending on the quality of the software/hardware in the set, and the signal quality itself, a 1080i broadcast can look "better" than a 720p broadcast on a natively 1080p set, although much of it is subjective. But I do agree that on a screen of this size, any argument about 720p/1080p is completely useless. As I have always said, if you're counting pixels, you are not watching TV.

juicius wrote:A great point about burn-in. Used to be, burn-in was advertised as a QC in computer ads (back when Computer Shopper mag was phonebook sized). I don't see it so much anymore. When I track certain computer order status, there may or may not be something about a QC/burn-in but it's usually "building" or 3 days, and then next thing I see is "shipped" with some blurb about QC in-between. That tells me whatever QC may be perfunctory, if really done at all.

Yep QC basicly now is , if it turns on ship it.......

onefastwienerdog wrote:Over the air watching a HD channel you can see the difference unless you are blind.

you are probably young, 25 or under with 20/10 vision (so I don't like you)and consider people that are not so young ( 45 days from 52) and rely on glasses as blind. So yes, I am blind under those scenarios and I do not like you. Well, I really do not know you, but please do not be so mean.

I've been looking for a bargain HDTV for awhile now, and this seems as good as any, for much less than I'm usually considering. In for 1, and just in time apparently, because the button started bouncing.

kerrycindy wrote:you are probably young, 25 or under with 20/10 vision (so I don't like you)and consider people that are not so young ( 45 days from 52) and rely on glasses as blind. So yes, I am blind under those scenarios and I do not like you. Well, I really do not know you, but please do not be so mean.

I am your age and I just ordered one and I didn't like him either, but you made me laugh. Thanks.

I've been using a refurbed 720p 32" from Sharp and it's been a great t.v. It's a rebuilt t.v. , put through the same manufacturer testing as a brand new one.

Dang...I missed it! Woke up a little too late. Darn those margaritas :/

tankdriver wrote:2 Usually solidstate components either have problems right away, or last a LONG time. Now mfg's just send them out, and you are the Quality Control.

I personally like refurbished, it's like having a long run quality control test.

hehe
Me too- all my Sansas were refurbed or bought as-is on ebay and repaired... :-)

wootmeharder wrote:Another great option is Costco...they automatically DOUBLE the manufacturer warranty for members. And they DON'T give you attitude when you try to return something or try to get service. In my experience they are 100% better than Best Buy for returns and 1000% better than W00t.

W00T is for flying screaming monkeys, USB missile launchers and other miscellaneous useless electronic stuff...NOT LCD TVs. It's just not worth the risk.

Yes wootmerharder!(love the name btw)
While i've never had to return any Woot! items i've purchased...i'm gathering that it's difficult to get things repaired or returned. ??
This was the deal breaker for me. I JUST went to the Costco website & purchased a brand new 32" LCD DVD combo for $370 after taxes & shipping(which was FREE). They do extend the warranty 2 years after mfg. warranty expires. AND they have phenominal customer service! It's worth the few extra bucks.
I always love to support woot! but this time I had to go elsewhere :~(

bdsisme wrote:I'd much rather have the 339B than the 338B...pink classic car >> bloodhound!

You kidding? I'd take a bloodhound over a boat of a car any day.

wanpakumono wrote:Can you really tell the difference between 780p and 1080p on a TV this size?

Yes you can if you have a Blue Ray player, otherwise at this size probably not looking at Cable or Satelite Broadcasts

caligrown wrote:Dang...I missed it! Woke up a little too late. Darn those margaritas :/

Wasted away again in Margaritaville!

LewWeil wrote:Yes you can if you have a Blue Ray player, otherwise at this size probably not looking at Cable or Satelite Broadcasts

cable or sat is only going to be 720p anyway, so thats why you cant tell the difference.

theratt wrote:I thought the wii was 480p at best and maybe 480i since it has composite standard def video outs.

right, wii is 480p max resolution.