TV Question

[Alan]

LCD?? DLP Projection?? 720P or 1080P? 1080i?

We might be in the market to purchase a new TV, and it is confusing!!!!! I've been looking at LCD, which seems to be the way to go, but I'm not sure. Samsung has some nice stuff, but a Vizio from Wal-Mart has a nice picture as well. How about some Mater opinions??

 

[Boo]

Alan,
I bought a Sharp Aquos and couldn't be happier with it. For the size of my room I went with a 42" and its perfect. The model I bought is the LC-42D64U . Which is the newer light weight model, very "sharp" picture. It's a 1080p LCD. Sharp of course makes other sizes in this model line 46",52". I would make sure you match the size of the unit to the room you have.

 

["Dr. Dirt"]

We bought a Toshiba DLP and it's picture quality is awesome. Buzzz bought the Samsung Plasma and he felt his picture quality was superior-especially when viewing the picture from an angle where the quality wasn't compromised as with the LCD or DLP when viewing from an angle.

 

[Alan]

We bought a Toshiba DLP and it's picture quality is awesome. Buzzz bought the Samsung Plasma and he felt his picture quality was superior-especially when viewing the picture from an angle where the quality wasn't compromised as with the LCD or DLP when viewing from an angle.

Bobby, what's the lifespan on the bulb in your DLP unit? It's my understanding that they have to be replaced after so long?

As far as Plasma, are they still prone to burn in, or is that an extreme case?

 

["Dr. Dirt"]

Bobby, what's the lifespan on the bulb in your DLP unit? It's my understanding that they have to be replaced after so long?

As far as Plasma, are they still prone to burn in, or is that an extreme case?

Purchase it from Costco and it won't matter if something dies. As for Buzzz, he turned his back in once in three years and I bought mine from Best Buy with the extended warranty where I have had three repairs but only one bulb.

 

[TOOLMAN]

LCD?? DLP Projection?? 720P or 1080P? 1080i?

We might be in the market to purchase a new TV, and it is confusing!!!!! I've been looking at LCD, which seems to be the way to go, but I'm not sure. Samsung has some nice stuff, but a Vizio from Wal-Mart has a nice picture as well. How about some Mater opinions??

Alan, BestBuy- LG 42" HDTV You can buy this TV for less than $1000.00 on sale. We bought one two years ago and it works great. My daughter bought same TV at Nebraska Furniture for $899.00 at Christmas and they love it

 

[Ted]

Here's a link that might help.

Digital TV Guide

 

[yoda]

Alan- Dish or cable? Regular DVD or Blu-Ray? If you are asking regarding the quality, 1080 projects more "lines of light" per square inch than 780 (think aboy the screen being a fishing net- 1080 is a closer "weave"...

Plasma over LCD or DLP for watching everwhere, but lifespan is reduced- but its getting better daily.

 

[Mr. Jean]

46" Samsung DLP 1080 here. I've had it awhile now and am happy with it. No work or bulb needed yet. Heard the bulbs are about $300 installed. Haven't looked at the newer stuff, no need too, so I can't help on anything newer than a couple of years old.

 

[Alan]

We have Comcast Digital cable, but haven't gotten as far as Blu-Ray or HD DVD. I am a gamer, so the TV needs to be versatile. Obviously I will be watching drags in HD!!

 

[Jer]

I have a 32" Toshiba Regza LCD HDTV and i love it. The salesman said vizio are new and ok but if u have a warrnty issue you have to send to ca. And that you are responsible for all shipping costs.

 

[n/a]

Sony.56" Bravia LCD XBR4.One of the best i have seen,picture is like your there,then mate that up to Blu-Ray and Direct TV high-def and you have got top of the line.No need in going out i just stay home and watch this great picture.Only one draw back........it is a little pricey but you get what you pay for.I think it was well worth it.

 

[Mike]

I bought a 60in plasma and loved it. A friend told me to turn the brightness down and the burnin doesnt happen.

 

[mike cummings]

I just bought a Samsung 52" LCD last night at Bestbuy. It is listed at $2999.99 but is marked down $900.00 to $2099.00, plus they give you 3 years 0 interest if you use a best buy credit card. The specs are here Samsung - 52" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV - LN-T5265F

A co worker has this same TV in the 46" size and he swears by it.

Whatever you decide, don't suckered into buying Monster Cables as they are extremely overpriced. Costco has a HD cable kit that has the HDMI cable plus audio for $49.00.

 

[Alan]

It seems that 1080P is really only used on HD DVD and BluRay, is that right? 720P probably produces just as crisp as picture to the average viewer.

 

[mike cummings]

It seems that 1080P is really only used on HD DVD and BluRay, is that right? 720P probably produces just as crisp as picture to the average viewer.

Most LCDs out now use 1080p. If you are going to go to the expense of getting a LCD big screen, might as well go for the best resolution.

 

[Boo]

It seems that 1080P is really only used on HD DVD and BluRay, is that right? 720P probably produces just as crisp as picture to the average viewer.

Yeah that's probably true there is not much out there untilizing the full 1080P. But it's where the industry is heading. I'm still waiting for the battle to settle between Bluray and HDDVD. Kinda like the old VCR and BETA war..LOL But there are lots of fairly cheap DVD's out there that upconvert a regular DVD to 1080i format. Which is pretty darn good. Plus once you get one of these things mated up to a good surround sound system watching a race at home brings on a whole new dimension. But back to your question I haven't really shopeed for one but it may be harder to find the bigger screen sizes running at 720p. I would stick to the 1080 myself!

 

[Alan]

So far it seems that more and more of the studios are going to the Blu Ray format over HD DVD.

Is there any difference in whether or not you get 1080P or 1080i?

Samsung seems to have their TV act together, as they have some nice stuff. Sony is always reputable, yet pricey.

Circuit City had a package deal, a 46" Sony Bravia LCD TV, Sony PS3 40G system, and Sony Blu Ray remote for $1999, a saving of something like $400 or $500.

 

[Boo]

So far it seems that more and more of the studios are going to the Blu Ray format over HD DVD.

Is there any difference in whether or not you get 1080P or 1080i?

Samsung seems to have their TV act together, as they have some nice stuff. Sony is always reputable, yet pricey.

Circuit City had a package deal, a 46" Sony Bravia LCD TV, Sony PS3 40G system, and Sony Blu Ray remote for $1999, a saving of something like $400 or $500.

Which model Sony Bravia? The PS3 play's BluRay disks. 1080P(progressive) is supposed to be superior to 1080I(interlaced). It all has to do with how the screen is displayed. But to me and you!!!! Probably wouldn't make a difference

 

[Tom]

I have a 50 Sony DLP that has a great picture. We had the set for 3 years with no problems. We live at 4200 Ft with no issues. I hear that plasmas are affected by Altitude LCD and DLP are not. The bulb in the DLP is supposed to last for a number of years and they are about 300.00. You can change them yourself.