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 Jan 8 2008, 10:00 AM
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Looking to buy a new TV finally and I don't know jack about televisions.
Price isn't really an issue, although I'd like to keep it around $2000 or so since I don't watch a whole lot of TV nor play video games. It needs to be HD since I don't feel like paying extra after 2/11/09. Plus I think you have to have HD to play a PS3, and I wanna get one so I can play that game that looks like Tomb Raider I'm basically looking for the best combination of size and picture quality for $2000 or so. Any recommendations would be appreciated --------------------   |
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Jan 14 2008, 08:49 AM
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Wow, this thread has been an education!
So how does everyone feel about DLP? I was walking through Best Buy this weekend and noticed that the DLP picture looks a little darker while the LCD/Plasma screens look brighter though it's almost annoyingly bright. -------------------- "There is a level of cowardice lower than that of the conformist: that of the fashionable non-conformist." |
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Jan 14 2008, 10:47 AM
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QUOTE (Hartmann @ Jan 14 2008, 08:49 AM)  Wow, this thread has been an education! So how does everyone feel about DLP? I was walking through Best Buy this weekend and noticed that the DLP picture looks a little darker while the LCD/Plasma screens look brighter though it's almost annoyingly bright. I now feel pretty knowledgable because I spent a few hours at Best Buy last night for a Dell employee sale If I can figure out how to get pics from my Iphone to the computer (I assume with the USB cord but I'm too lazy to check) I'll show you which one I'm getting. It's a 61" Samsung 1080p DLP. $2699. This is what I could gather from the sales pitches: LCD is brighter than DLP, and you can see LCD better at different angles. On the flipside, DLP has better fluid motion than LCD. This is great for me who will use the tv for sports and movies. LCD is wall mountable, DLP is not. Not a big deal to me, as I live with frat guys and I don't want the goddamn thing knocked off the wall and broken. Basically, it depends on what you're using the tv for. If you have a lot of guests over and you regularly watch movies, I'd recommend something like a 47" LCD and mount it on the wall. Remember though, the wall mounts cost an extra few hundred, And it needs to be calibrated which will also cost an extra $300. I don't know. Personal preference I guess. I don't necessarily need the absolute best picture quality. I'd like a huge tv with good enough quality that I feel like I'm getting my money's worth. Only problem I'm facing is logistics. Do I really need 61 inches of television in my room? Might be a bit excessive. Plus I'm gonna have to try to fit a couch in there as well. Whatever -------------------- |
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Oasis TV recommendations Jan 8 2008, 10:00 AM
cmac i just bought this:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/ol... Jan 8 2008, 10:09 AM impala454 First a quick word on 2009:
Keep in mind that th... Jan 8 2008, 10:44 AM impala454 Also just to add a little more on DLPs, they main ... Jan 8 2008, 11:00 AM Oasis God damn Chuck, I guess you know a thing or two ab... Jan 8 2008, 12:45 PM impala454 No prob bob I'm an insane (to the point of obs... Jan 8 2008, 12:49 PM
Jim QUOTE (impala454 @ Jan 8 2008, 12:49 PM) ... Jan 8 2008, 01:49 PM impala454 Cone, although the design I'm working on right... Jan 8 2008, 01:59 PM impala454 Here's the page of the designers: http://www.... Jan 8 2008, 02:01 PM Oasis What's the difference between 720p and 1080p? Jan 9 2008, 06:07 PM Jessica I think most people go 1080p these days but I coul... Jan 9 2008, 06:08 PM Oasis Is it picture quality or some shit?
And change o... Jan 9 2008, 06:11 PM Jessica From what I just read it seems as though 1080p has... Jan 9 2008, 06:21 PM pebkac Yeah, for example 720p means that there 720 pixels... Jan 9 2008, 10:20 PM impala454 pebkac has it right. It basically comes down to r... Jan 10 2008, 09:57 AM impala454 Not sure if this makes any difference to will, but... Jan 11 2008, 12:17 PM Rocky I'm dead set on getting a Sony with MotionFlow... Jan 14 2008, 04:33 AM Oasis QUOTE (Rocky @ Jan 14 2008, 04:33 AM) I t... Jan 14 2008, 10:50 AM 2wolUTT QUOTE (Oasis @ Jan 14 2008, 10:50 AM) I... Jan 15 2008, 11:55 AM Oasis Oh yeah Chuck, here's the TV I'm getting
... Jan 14 2008, 11:03 AM impala454 QUOTE (Oasis @ Jan 14 2008, 11:03 AM) Oh ... Jan 14 2008, 11:06 AM impala454 Excellent choice IMO. When you get it (if they... Jan 14 2008, 11:03 AM impala454 Here are the starter calibrated settings (a ... Jan 14 2008, 11:09 AM Oasis QUOTE (impala454 @ Jan 14 2008, 11:09 AM)... Jan 15 2008, 01:26 PM James QUOTE (impala454 @ Jan 14 2008, 11:09 AM)... Jan 19 2008, 11:05 AM impala454 $2100 for a 40" DLP???? Is that correct... Jan 15 2008, 01:38 PM Oasis Chuck I think it's this one
http://www.bestbu... Jan 15 2008, 01:49 PM impala454 Ok that makes way more sense (40" LCD 1080p f... Jan 15 2008, 02:06 PM Watchman i'm pretty happy with my LG LCD TV Jan 15 2008, 02:08 PM impala454 Here are the settings for this one: (ignore the se... Jan 15 2008, 02:11 PM 2wolUTT My gf has a 15" LCD in her bedroom, I hate it... Jan 15 2008, 02:12 PM Oasis Finally got everything set up. Went "ghetto... Jan 18 2008, 11:42 AM impala454 congrats man, looks great.
best part about gettin... Jan 18 2008, 01:12 PM 2wolUTT That shit look throwed Willis, how much you drop o... Jan 18 2008, 01:31 PM Oasis 2402.57. I had a budget of 2400 and had to borrow ... Jan 18 2008, 02:51 PM impala454 those are for the DLP yes, look at my post two pos... Jan 19 2008, 11:36 PM James Huh? I never posted a picture of my new tv, did I... Jan 20 2008, 08:04 AM impala454 oh, yeah oops, was assuming that was will posting.... Jan 20 2008, 10:40 PM |
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