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If you read all the recommendations about buying a high definition television (HDTV), one common thread is that you don't need full 1080p resolution if the screen is smaller than about 50 inches. Here's one of the best .

Costco.com will sell a 32 inch 1080p LCD HDTV manufactured by Sceptre (Costco item number #290311) this summer. So why am I interested in a 32 inch 1080p set, if I won't be able to see the extra resolution watching TV? I want to use it both as a computer monitor and TV.

According to the limited information available, this set will have a resolution of 1920x1080, 2 HDMI inputs, and ATSC/NTSC/QAM tuners.

It is will be available at Costco.com only, and it is scheduled to be on sale from July 14-20, 2008. The sale price is $650 plus shipping and handling, which should be about $50.00.

Unfortunately, this TV is not yet listed on the Costco.com website, and I can't find any information on the Sceptre web site about it either.

Sceptre is not a well known brand, but they have been around a while. Headquartered in City of Industry, California, they started selling OEM LCD monitors in 1993. You may very well have already owned a Sceptre manufactured monitor, but it had a different brand on it. They are now trying to establish their own brand in the HDTV market.

This is one product that I can't say much about, but I'm looking forward to purchasing it. If it doesn't work out, I'll just return it to Costco within 90 days and get my money back.

If you have any information on this, please post a comment.