DJE46 wrote:component is dead and as of Jan 1 2011 component only puts out SD not HD on Blue Ray players google Analog Sunset

Not helpful if you have a device that works perfectly well and has a component video output. I don't generally throw things away just because they are obsolete, as long as they still perform well.

This TV reportedly comes with an adapter that turns the VGA port into component inputs.

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mhaithaca wrote:Heard from a friend on Twitter that he knows several folks who've had a Westinghouse TV die after several hundred hours. That sounds like a month for me, so between that and the various comments here, I'm out! Waiting for a better option.

Yeah and I heard from a friend of a friend of a friend's brother-in-law's cousin twice removed's mother-in-law's brother that these tvs will cook your brain and turn you into an ACTUAL zombie!

Though that might be a plus for me. ;-)

I like it! The speakers aren't great but I added some cheap extras and the sound is fine. The setup was simple, and even though I don't have HD on my satellite (will be getting it soon) the picture is fantastic. At this price, I would recommend to anyone.

tannerga wrote:Everyone who has complained about the 60hz TVs better be buying at least 2.

+ over 9000

benjaminearle wrote:And is my only option the baloon-thing? Can i not have an actual page that updates and, as advertised, goes straight to the buy page for Bonsai Organic Carrots?

Most of the trackers have an "I want one" link/button. I know wootalyzer does. wootalyzer also sings you a little song when the item changes, it's a complete page as well. My only issue with it is that it's popular which can mean lag times. Google "woot tracker" and try out a few different ones until you get to one you like. Don't be afraid to test the purchase links (you still have to click the stupidly large button to finalize your order). Good Luck!

sirlouie wrote:I know most things are going HDMI, but FYI - this TV doesn't look like it has Component inputs. Buyer be aware.

It does have component, that's what the "YPbPr-to-D-Sub (VGA)" adapter/dongle is for (it's included). But that leaves you without VGA if you need that...

DJE46 wrote:component is dead and as of Jan 1 2011 component only puts out SD not HD on Blue Ray players google Analog Sunset

There are tons of things that use component. Namely the Wii, DVD players, tons of children game systems, my NES, and more. Saying it's dead is incorrect in large amounts. A TV not having them isn't proof, it's just a dumb move on the manufacturer's part.

We have this TV, we bought it in the Xmas sales.
It's a great TV. Nice, clear. Never a problem. And to make sure, I put a Squaretrade Extended warranty on it. If it breaks and they can't fix it. I get my full purchase price back.

sensenigk wrote:For almost $500, there's only one salient question:

Just how much chocolate covered bacon does this come with?

Chocolate. YUM
Bacon. YUM

Don't mix them - each is perfect by itself.

Did I miss the bag? I don't think so but I'm on the West coast so I don't know what went on this morning before I got to work.

cysoyh wrote:wow, that's a really nice tv...

It had horrible reviews on amazon saying how it breaks down in two weeks and the remote sucks. Do Not Buy this TV

We bought this and sent it back a week or so ago. The picture was horrible. Maybe it was just a defective one. Good luck!

It had horrible reviews on amazon saying how it breaks down in two weeks and the remote sucks. Do Not Buy this TV

I don't need a TV, but I would like to know who the chick on the box is.

kwchronic wrote:We have this TV, we bought it in the Xmas sales.
It's a great TV. Nice, clear. Never a problem. And to make sure, I put a Squaretrade Extended warranty on it. If it breaks and they can't fix it. I get my full purchase price back.

5842jamie wrote:We bought this and sent it back a week or so ago. The picture was horrible. Maybe it was just a defective one. Good luck!

Good to know everyone has a different experience with it.

cpettigrew2 wrote:It had horrible reviews on amazon saying how it breaks down in two weeks and the remote sucks. Do Not Buy this TV

I'm sure every TV that everyone owns has had a review that has said that.

Re: quality of Westinghouse. I bought one via Woot (a 46-inch refurb) and after roughly a thousand hours (2 hours/day/1.5 years), it died. Took it to a service center, who said it was the LCD panel. Absolutely not worth repairing. And I was never able to get any response out of Westinghouse. They made it impossible to contact them by phone, and they never replied to email. Caveat emptor.

demyztikx wrote:There are tons of things that use component. Namely the Wii, DVD players, tons of children game systems, my NES, and more. Saying it's dead is incorrect in large amounts. A TV not having them isn't proof, it's just a dumb move on the manufacturer's part.

Blame the FCC, not the manufacure they want digital only. First to go was S-video, now component the only analog input that will survive will be composite video

Ahhh, the Round Up! It was my favorite ride as a child at Bell's Amusement Park in Tulsa. Yay!

Bouncing Button... bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, fun fun fun fun fun...

slothman608 wrote:Ahhh, the Round Up! It was my favorite ride as a child at Bell's Amusement Park in Tulsa. Yay!

I was so bored in Tulsa when I was there for a week for training with my job.

Not busting on the TV, but the bar actually increased when I refreshed the page... Happen to anyone else?

For some reason my cable box is component so it is deffinately still needed.

stephenjng wrote:Not busting on the TV, but the bar actually increased when I refreshed the page... Happen to anyone else?

yup

thumperchick wrote:Bouncing Button... bouncy, trouncy, flouncy, pouncy, fun fun fun fun fun...

..the most wonderful thing about wootoffs is that this is the only one. Grrrrr.

Looks like Woot just found some more in the back of teh warehouse. the Bar just doubled...

stephenjng wrote:Not busting on the TV, but the bar actually increased when I refreshed the page... Happen to anyone else?

Yup - did it to me too

stephenjng wrote:Not busting on the TV, but the bar actually increased when I refreshed the page... Happen to anyone else?

Yep! They must have found a couple more hiding in the corner.

Thought I was drunk when the bar increased. Maybe I should start drinking and it will go back down.

Anyone else watching the streaming of the entry of the Discovery space shuttle?

stephenjng wrote:Not busting on the TV, but the bar actually increased when I refreshed the page... Happen to anyone else?

Yeah, I saw that too... I had the F5-O'Matic hitting on all cylinders. I had to slow it down a bit when that happened.

I watched a side-by-side motion blur demo with 60Hz, 120Hz, and 240Hz televisions. The difference in the blur was extremely noticeable. I don't think I'd be willing to spend money on a 120Hz television. In fact, the blur even at 240Hz was still so noticeable to both my wife and myself that we ended up purchasing a plasma set instead.

I bought one of these here a couple of weeks ago. The picture is great, but I don't understand why they even bothered putting the speakers in it. The sound is terrible. Not a real issue for me I picked up a sound bar to go with it, but yes the sound from these is as bad as you've heard.

m0ntar wrote:Thought I was drunk when the bar increased. Maybe I should start drinking and it will go back down.

Probably would.

AGoldeneagle wrote:Looks like Woot just found some more in the back of teh warehouse. the Bar just doubled...

For the second time...Woot stop toying with us!

And it just happened again! Oh jeeze

I've owned a Westinghouse for 4 years now - an older model 42" that I paid $1000 for.

I've been completely happy with the purchase, the picture is great and I've had no problems.

I was skeptical of the brand at the time, but I'd buy another one with no reserves.

I expect the next item to be awesome, and this is why.

I work as a nanny, and I just successfully potty trained yet another 2 year old. I get hired because I'm a potty training "expert" but the parents get all the credit.

I want three buckets of clams.

I have a 5 year old 42" LCD Westinghouse 720p. This past christmas i bought a 50" 1080p LED Bravia. after a week of use, we went back to the 42" and took the bravia back. I know Westinghouse is a more generic brand name, they make pretty decent TV's (unless you get one of those black friday specials)

With my Netflix I need WiFi ready TV.

I'll pass...next!

stephenjng wrote:And it just happened again! Oh jeeze

Rumor has it that failed transactions, canceled (buyers remorse) purchases, and the like can cause the bar to go backwards.

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