Westinghouse LVM-42W2 42-Inch 1080p LCD Video Monitor
Great monitor for multimedia PC
This is my second HDTV which can supports 1080P and I really happy with this purchase. <br /> <br />My first 1080p HDTV was the 37\\" Sceptre bought from Cosco for $1.815 (including tax and shipping). I mainly used it as a monitor for my PC. Since my PC has an ATI HDTV pro turner card so I also can watch Hi-Def TV (free over the air). <br /> <br />The 37\\" Sceptre is not bad but then I saw a deal from Bestbuy for this Westinghouse LVM-42W2 42\\" 1080p LCD HDTV for only $1,500 (1,585 with tax included, this deal last only for few hours), so I decided to return my 37\\" and got this one. I'm really happy that I've made this decision. <br /> <br />Here is my experience with this TV: <br />PRO: <br />- Great design, very slim and light (even lighter and less bulkier than the 37\\" Sceptre) <br />- Lots of inputs (2 DVI, 1 HDMI, 2 components, SVideo, Composite and VGA) <br />- All ports are in the sides, So it's much easier to hook up your equipment to this TV <br />- Hi-Def TV on this one look fantastic. As I mention I got HDTV through my ATI HDTV tuner card. Currently there're a lot of Hi-Def TV shows broadcast in my area (CSI Miami, CSI NewYork, Close to Home, Without the Trace... as a few) <br />- Your digital pictures will look great on this monitor too <br />- As a PC monitor with its native resolution of 1920x1080, you will have plenty of space to work with, the text is very sharp and clear. Currently I hook my PC to this one through an DVI port. I haven't try the HDMI but I guess the quality is very much the same. <br /> <br />CON: <br />- My first complain is the power port. For some reason, if you turn it off for few hours, you can not turn it on by using the remote control or by the power button, instead you must unplug the power cord and replug it again. <br />- This is a monitor so it doesn't have a built-in  HDTV tuner. It would be a problem if you intend to use it as a stand alone TV. But I don't care much about it since if I want other HD TV sources I will use thesattelite receiver or a set top box. <br /> <br />In Conclusion, I'm really happy with this monitor and I think you will.  It's a big bang for the bucks in comparison to Sony, Samsung or other brand name which would sell their TVs with the same specs for much higher price and don't even support 1080p. <br />So if you want a multimedia motitor, you don't have to look anywhere else. <br />  <br />