Author Topic: Need some help picking out a new TV, please. (Read 443 times)

rpm · « **Reply #15 on:** July 03, 2006, 01:27:48 AM »

Both the HDMI and component connection will give you high def quality. I've got 2 HDTV's, a 26" LCD and a 65" projection. I recomend a DLP. It's the best bang for the buck. You can't hang it from the wall, but it does'nt take all the room of a projection.

You want an HDTV, you just don't know it. It would be like buying a new 8-Track or Betamax if it's not HD. There are extra off air channels you will have access to if the set has a built in receiver and most do.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #16 on:** July 03, 2006, 02:28:28 AM »

Found this to be a VERY interesting read:

DVI/HDMI vs. Component

It's a .pdf file, 2 pages long.

Rolex · « **Reply #17 on:** July 03, 2006, 06:03:45 AM »

"Ummm...ok...so I guess what you are saying is..."

You didn't understand what I wrote? If you're going to be a horse's ass, you don't deserve any answers to your questions from anyone. Sayonara.

Casca · « **Reply #18 on:** July 03, 2006, 09:34:36 AM »

What Waffle said. I picked up one of those in May and so far I'm quite happy with it.

RedTop · « **Reply #19 on:** July 03, 2006, 03:29:50 PM »

I bought a 50' Samsung LCD with DLP. It's HD ready. Works fine. Even without the HD Box , you can get HD channels locally here from Time warner. It is very nice. Watching NON HD TV , just regular , is very nice.

It's in the range you talked about.

LePaul · « **Reply #20 on:** July 03, 2006, 04:00:04 PM »

Why not go HD?

I mean, you are literally within striking range of a solid HD TV.

TVs are like buying a fridge...if you want the ice maker and water dispesner, get them! You cant add them later...and if you didnt spend the extra $200-300 now, you'll regret it every day you own it

My coworker bought a fantastic Sharp LCD TV, 40" screen.

Plasma versus LCD is up to you. If you want more than 40", plasma wins. Its more power hungry but its awesome. Sony makes some nice LCD projectors that are gorgeous due but beyond your stated budget

DiabloTX · « **Reply #21 on:** July 03, 2006, 06:37:51 PM »

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Originally posted by Rolex
"Ummm...ok...so I guess what you are saying is..."

You didn't understand what I wrote? If you're going to be a horse's ass, you don't deserve any answers to your questions from anyone. Sayonara.

Rolex, first off let me apologize for my ingorance in this matter. My "Ummmm...ok" was my way of verbalizing not understanding your reply past the "Not really." Your reply was way, way over my head and I just didn't understand what you were saying. Again, sorry for the misconception of my being a smartass, I wasn't.

That being said I do appreciate being called a "horse's ass". I really don't think it was called for, but, so be it. It's out there and I am sorry you took it that way.

Anyway, I went ahead and got the Samsung 42" plasma EDTV with a progressive scan DVD player. After setting it up correctly I have to say it really is amazing. I thank everyone who replied in helping me make up my mind. I know HD is the wave of the future and when it comes full on even bigger more capable TV's will be on the market in a couple of years. The Samsung will then go to the bedroom and the new one will take over in the living room. For now, I am quite happy. Band Of Brothers never looked better!

LePaul · « **Reply #22 on:** July 03, 2006, 06:56:51 PM »

Now for some more controversy...

Did you get the extended warranty?

DiabloTX · « **Reply #23 on:** July 03, 2006, 07:13:20 PM »

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Originally posted by LePaul
Now for some more controversy...

Did you get the extended warranty?

Nope. The company I work for has a division that repairs plasma and LCD tv/monitors.

LePaul · « **Reply #24 on:** July 03, 2006, 07:17:00 PM »

Ah, well how the heck can I stir the pot then? LOL

Cool deal then, enjoy

DiabloTX · « **Reply #25 on:** July 03, 2006, 07:26:18 PM »

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Originally posted by LePaul
Ah, well how the heck can I stir the pot then? LOL

Cool deal then, enjoy

You can stir the pot...go make me some clam chowdah!!!

DREDIOCK · « **Reply #26 on:** July 03, 2006, 07:47:16 PM »

Ok question.

Was looking at an HDTV at a customers house.
He flipped through the channels and the HD stuff looked fantastic.
Stopped at a football game broadcast and I could literally see the loose threads on the jerseys.

But when he stopped on a non HD channel or an old movie everything looked blurry..or less crisp then it normally does. Actually the movie was "Casablanca" with Humphry Bogart.
Now I know its an old movie But I've seen it dozens of time and I know that it normally doesnt look soo....off.

Reason? Solution?

rpm · « **Reply #27 on:** July 03, 2006, 08:10:45 PM »

As the picture is enlarged you will see more of the imperfections. If it was a poor copy of Casablanca that could explain the fuzzy picture. If you saw a remastered, digitally enhanced copy of Casablanca it would look better than it did in theaters when it was released. Usually B/W films look sharper than ever on my HDTV's.