65" Mitsubishi Rear Projection Screen (1 Viewer)

[JasonMorton]

I'm looking at buying a 65" Mitsubishi Rear Projection from Sears as I have a family member who can get me a little bit of a discount on it. Below is a link to the tv.
http://www.sears.com/sr/product/summ...id=05754198000
I'm a little confused on the model number as Sears has it listed as WS65551. I did some searching on http://www.mitsubishi-tv.com/ and the only thing they have close is a WS-65511. I'm wondering if this is a typo on Sear's part or if they pull the model number bit/switch that I have heard Best Buy does with some of their TV's? I would hope that Sears is selling the same TV as everyone else and not some special stripped down TV like I have read Best Buy is know to do.
Also, does anyone have any info on the quality of Mitsubishi's TV's?
Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks,
Jason

 

[Jim FC]

It's a typo. This is their Platinum series 65", and it is not a stripped-down version like the one BB carries. Strange, though, that nowhere on the Sears page is it mentioned that this TV has a built-in HDTV decoder, which I'd think would be one of its selling points. Anyway, Mitsubishi makes a terrific big screen, well-known for their longevity and picture quality. I recommend them without hesitation.

 

[JasonMorton]

Thanks for the reply. I had hoped it was a typo. I was going to go through BB until I read some info on another forum about some of thier tactics. In your opinion is it a good idea to go for the unit with a built in tuner or just one that is HDTV ready?

With so many choices it's had to know what to do.

Thanks again,
Jason

 

[Jim FC]

The answer to that question depends on the HDTV availability in your area. If you can get HDTV through your cable system or off-air with an antenna, I'd say go ahead and get one like the Platinum series, with the built-in HD tuner. On the other hand, if you're on satellite and you will get HDTV from them eventually, the built-in tuner would be useless and you can save yourself some $$$ by getting an HD-ready set rather than one that has the decoder built in.

 

[Mathew Shelby]

Speaking of Best Buy, I bought a Samsung 47" Wide HDTV there last year and the good old model number switch happened to me. You have to be careful with them. I prefer Circuit City anyways. Those guys actually know what they are talking about.