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 Jul 25 2008, 08:18 AM
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 Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10  |
So, I thought there was a topic about TV's, but I can't find it. Fiance and I are looking to get an HDTV here pretty soon and I want some recommendations. We don't really want (or need) bigger than 36", so please don't recommend anything bigger than that.
Mainly, we're looking for something to make our games look better and to make our movie watching experience awesome. So, any recommendations/suggestions? --------------------  |
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Jul 25 2008, 08:52 AM
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 Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
Get a Samsung or Toshiba LCD. Make sure it displays 1080p. Many of them will say 1080p on them because they accept a 1080p signal, but that's decieving IMHO. To make sure it does true 1080p, look for it to say 1920x1080 resolution. If you want to make your movie watching experience awesome, grab a blu-ray player while you're at it
 . PS3 or Panasonic BD30 or BD50 are your best bets on those.
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Jul 25 2008, 08:57 AM
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Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (impala454 @ Jul 25 2008, 08:52 AM)  Get a Samsung or Toshiba LCD. Make sure it displays 1080p. Many of them will say 1080p on them because they accept a 1080p signal, but that's decieving IMHO. To make sure it does true 1080p, look for it to say 1920x1080 resolution. If you want to make your movie watching experience awesome, grab a blu-ray player while you're at it . PS3 or Panasonic BD30 or BD50 are your best bets on those.Why would I need to grab another BluRay player? I thought you knew I had a PS3 =P Also, I'm not sure 36" TV's readily come in 1080p... -------------------- |
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Jul 25 2008, 09:13 AM
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 New son Donovan Charles Mummert born July 17, 2008 Group: Members Posts: 8,635 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Port Wentworth, GA Member No.: 15 |
Impala knows his tvs. If he says it does, I'm sure it does.
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Jul 25 2008, 09:14 AM
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Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (Mommy @ Jul 25 2008, 09:13 AM) Impala knows his tvs. If he says it does, I'm sure it does. Yah, this is true. I'm also biased in where I want to buy my TV as I like the idea of getting a discount... -------------------- |
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Jul 25 2008, 09:24 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
oh cool, didn't realize you already had a PS3.
walmart sells samsungs don't they? if not, vizio is pretty good for the price. if you're watching blu-rays, man, do everything in your power to go 1080p. i'm sure there are some 36" that have it, they just might not be at walmart. if not, trust me it'd be worth it to go to 40" or so to get it. especially if you're getting a vizio with a walmart discount. |
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Jul 25 2008, 09:38 AM
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Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (impala454 @ Jul 25 2008, 09:24 AM) oh cool, didn't realize you already had a PS3. walmart sells samsungs don't they? if not, vizio is pretty good for the price. if you're watching blu-rays, man, do everything in your power to go 1080p. i'm sure there are some 36" that have it, they just might not be at walmart. if not, trust me it'd be worth it to go to 40" or so to get it. especially if you're getting a vizio with a walmart discount. We actually have a bunch of Vizio's at Walmart. From what I've been reading and hearing, Vizio is surprisingly good. -------------------- |
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Jul 25 2008, 11:53 AM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
yep. they're widely regarded as the best bang for the buck as far as flat panels are concerned. if/when you get one let me know and I'll find you all the calibration settings for it.
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Jul 26 2008, 08:24 AM
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 Group: Moderators Posts: 1,591 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 31 |
-------------------- Don't sweat the petty, pet the sweaty.
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Jul 26 2008, 02:48 PM
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I'll second Samsungs. For the size you plan on buying, there isn't much of a difference between 720p and 1080p in terms of picture quality. Only when you get in to larger screens (40" or more) is there a noticeable difference. And I'm quoting a Best Buy salesman on this, so I really doubt he has any reason to lie. Plus, the difference is about $150. Imagine how many more months of WoW you could buy with that
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Jul 26 2008, 03:54 PM
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Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (Oasis @ Jul 26 2008, 02:48 PM) I'll second Samsungs. For the size you plan on buying, there isn't much of a difference between 720p and 1080p in terms of picture quality. Only when you get in to larger screens (40" or more) is there a noticeable difference. And I'm quoting a Best Buy salesman on this, so I really doubt he has any reason to lie. Plus, the difference is about $150. Imagine how many more months of WoW you could buy with that I don't pay for WoW... I can get a Vizio from Walmart for about 520 after my discount. -------------------- |
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Jul 26 2008, 05:29 PM
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 N 0 t h i n g Group: Members Posts: 1,449 Joined: 23-February 06 Member No.: 54 |
If you really want to support Walmart, buy the Ilo.
And before you give me shit for the Ilo, I got my 42" for $500 from walmart, and it's a really nice television. There is very little difference in picture quality, a difference you could only possibly tell by sticking it side by side to one of the $4000 televisions. It was a really good value buy. --------------------  QUOTE (jonathan83 @ Nov 16 2007, 09:22 PM) |
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Jul 26 2008, 05:42 PM
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Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (Forum Warrior @ Jul 26 2008, 05:29 PM) If you really want to support Walmart, buy the Ilo. And before you give me shit for the Ilo, I got my 42" for $500 from walmart, and it's a really nice television. There is very little difference in picture quality, a difference you could only possibly tell by sticking it side by side to one of the $4000 televisions. It was a really good value buy. No Ilo at my walmart. -------------------- |
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Jul 26 2008, 06:59 PM
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Group: Members Posts: 10,620 Joined: 23-February 06 From: Houston, TX Member No.: 48 |
The iLo brand is made by Funai, who also makes Emerson, Sylvania, and Symphonic. It is not HD though. Not giving FW "shit", just saying. I personally have a 36" Symphonic 720p in my bedroom and it looks great.
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Jul 26 2008, 07:12 PM
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Let's Bother Snape!!! Group: Members Posts: 1,598 Joined: 22-February 06 From: Albuquerque, NM Member No.: 10 |
QUOTE (impala454 @ Jul 26 2008, 06:59 PM) The iLo brand is made by Funai, who also makes Emerson, Sylvania, and Symphonic. It is not HD though. Not giving FW "shit", just saying. I personally have a 36" Symphonic 720p in my bedroom and it looks great. Yah, I need the HDTV  I think I'm gonna either go with the 32" Emerson LCD (it is HDTV) for 498 or the Vizio 32" for 670 something.
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