phatferd Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 I am looking into getting an LCD screen. I hate my big 'ol CRT monitor. It looks great and I have no issues with the picture, but it just takes up way too much room on my desk. I saw the LCD TV 15" Polaroid at CC for like $180. Is this a good LCD? I know it's kinda small, but my dad has a 15" LCD screen and I have no issues with it. I am not particularly looking for an LCD TV, but to get an HD ready LCD TV is worth it to me for under $200. Is this a good deal?
alimfp Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 From what I can find online, it averages $300 new. Did you see the customer reviews on CC's web site? http://www.circuitcity.com/rpsm/oid/119184/rpem/ccd/productDetailReview.do#tabs I also found this, if it's of any use to you: MPN FLM1511 UPC 826219002068 Product ID 25196244
phatferd Posted November 21, 2005 Author Posted November 21, 2005 I don't think that's the same monitor. It could be, but the one in the ad is black and it's HD Ready, which I believe is different than an HD monitor.
alimfp Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 I wasn't looking at the CC scan itself, I just looked at the list here and clicked the link to go to CC's web site to see it. I thought you were talking about one listed in the CC BF ad.
phatferd Posted November 21, 2005 Author Posted November 21, 2005 I wasn't looking at the CC scan itself, I just looked at the list here and clicked the link to go to CC's web site to see it. I thought you were talking about one listed in the CC BF ad.I was, but the PDF scan of the ad and the one you showed me (I appreciate you showing me, so please don't feel like I am being rude. I am just trying to figure it out because reviews are helpful) look different. They could have 2 different colored models. The one you linked me to (which must be from this site) says it's an HD Monitor, which I am almost certain is different than HD Ready.
alimfp Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 HD monitors, HD ready and HD compatible are all similar in that they LACK HD tuners. I did a search on all 15" LCD's made by Polaroid but they are all silver in color. The other ones I can find in black are 20" and up (and def. aren't reg price of $329 if I am reading that correctly on the scan). I am wondering if CC has the 20" pictured yet stuck the 15" text on it.
phatferd Posted November 21, 2005 Author Posted November 21, 2005 I've seen the 15" in CC before and they were black. I kinda want the black I hate silver looking electronics. For some reason they look cheap to me. Thanks for all the help. I should probably go in and talk to a sales associate, but sometimes they don't know too much. lol.
alimfp Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 Try calling the store and asking them what color it is. Maybe the ones in store are black as well.
Boater Posted November 21, 2005 Posted November 21, 2005 I don't know about the Polaroid, but I bought a Magnavox 15 " LCD this summer, it was HD ready and I found a $88 deal on a HD Receiver at Radio Shack and using an indoor UHF antenna the picture is unbelievable. I paid $270 but I have seen it for a lot less. It's our #2 TV since it's so small but we do watch a lot of shows on it if they are in HD. I'm thinking of getting the Mag 32" since the picture is so clear.
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