Dell W3000 30" LCD HDTV
Pros:
Probably the best price out there for a 30" LCD HDTV.
Cons:
Side-mount speakers don't sit flush when mounted on the TV. Dell's foreign customer support.
The Bottom Line:
Buy it if you're on a budget, avoid it if you have the dough.
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Author's Review
I just received the TV and here is my first impression:
The TV weighs about 60 lbs. w/ the stand and about 45 lbs. w/o the stand. I bought the optional flat wall mount with a quick release lever offered through Dell. The TV sits nice and flat like a picture on the wall. The picture quality is good. I anticipate it will be fantastic when I get high definition cable or satellite. Quite honestly, I bought this TV based on price.
I had to send back the first one Dell sent me, as the speakers which optionally mount on the sides of the set didn't sit flush. Actually, one speaker sat flush, and the other left a space the width of a quarter the whole way down. Enough to see daylight. This may not bother most people, but being meticulous, and spending $2,000.- on the thing... I wanted it perfect. Anyway, the second TV arrived w/ the same problem... but this time... both speakers didn't sit flush. (Keep in mind, this won't affect you if you use the optional speaker stands and mount them on a table or floor.) Anyway, I gave in and kept the 2nd set. I'm not exactly happy, but the picture quality makes up for this problem.
One last thing... Dell's customer support was poor. For some reason, Dell uses reps outside the USA. They don't seem to know their own products, and are verbally slow to respond to your needs. It's very frustrating when you clearly explain your dilemma, and they don't know what you are talking about because of a language barrier.
If you have the money, I'd buy other than Dell. If you're on a budget and want a LCD, go with the Dell.
