Do you own an HDTV?

[Kodos]

Poll to come.

[Pumpy Tudors]

yea

[gottimd]

yes

[stevew]

Yeah.

[Young Drachma]

Umm..I don't have an HDMI cable yet.

[MJ4H]

Yeah, used some poker money a couple of years ago to buy one. Never had an HD image displayed on it, though. It was only $100 more than the SD tv we were going to get that was the basically the same size and brand so we just popped it.

[twothree]

No HDTV here. I will probably get one after the broadcast signal gets switched, but I am in no rush to get one.

[gstelmack]

One upstairs, one downstairs.

[Lorena]

Aha

[BrianD]

I have an HDTV for normal TV watching, and now with the move to a new house coming up, I have added an HD projector to the mix.

[molson]

I'll get one when basically when I have no choice anymore and they're the only thing for sale.

[Sweed]

One in LR and one in basement gameroom.

[MikeVic]

I'll get one when basically when I have no choice anymore and they're the only thing for sale.

Yup.

[Cringer]

I voted yes for 1, but it is a little older and doesn't have a built in receiver like most do now days I think. It's also a rear projection. Nice tv, but has been in for repair once and probably not going to last more then another year plus as the main tv in the house.

[Logan]

Only way to live.

[Marc Vaughan]

Finally got one in the January sales ... quite impressed so far :D

[Calis]

I finally got one a little before Christmas, I was holding out as long as I could..but the old TV went out and it seemed a waste to buy a "new" old TV.

Great purchase, don't regret it at all. We bought a small, cheap LCD and it's been great. Already thinking about an upgrade though. :)

[Karlifornia]

I don't really know what I'm missing, so no rush.

[Racer]

Yes. I got a 32 inch Olevia as my graduation gift when I graduated college last year.

[Passacaglia]

We want to get one, but we're thinking that maybe we should wait until we buy a house, which will be sometime this year.

[Aylmar]

65" DLP in the front room, 19" LCD in the bedroom.

[DaddyTorgo]

42 inch plasma arrives on Sunday morning!

[3ric]

Yes, a Panasonic home theater LCD projector with HDMI input. In widescreen format (16:9 ratio) the image is about 127".

[Schmidty]

No interest.

I don't care how clear the picture is. My normal TV is fine. I've seen HD stuff, and I'm not even remotely as impressed as everyone else. Someday I will, but it won't be anytime soon.

Besides, I only watch sports, a few shows, and mostly old movies, so I don't really care much. The vast majority of TV is lame, so why should I spend more until I have to?

[Calis]

No interest.

I don't care how clear the picture is. My normal TV is fine. I've seen HD stuff, and I'm not even remotely as impressed as everyone else. Someday I will, but it won't be anytime soon.

Besides, I only watch sports, a few shows, and mostly old movies, so I don't really care much. The vast majority of TV is lame, so why should I spend more until I have to?

The time I knew I had to upgrade was when I went over to my brothers last year and watched the World Series in HD. I would say sports are the sole reason I upgraded to the HD package on cable. It's an amazing difference.

Now if only Fox Soccer would go HD then all would be perfect.

[saldana]

2 for me...one in my living room and one in my bedroom

[Icy]

2 for me too, one in the living room and another in my computer/gaming room.

[CamEdwards]

65" DLP in the front room, 19" LCD in the bedroom.

We saved up and bought a 65" DLP last summer and love it. My wife would like to get an HDTV for the bedroom, but she's freaked out by the thought of the kids pulling the tv down on top of them and crunching their noggin. So I thought a DLP might be a good alternative, but apparently they don't make DLP's smaller than 50 inches?

How do you like the 19" LCD? I'm wondering if it wouldn't seem a little too small, especially when you're used to watching a 65" in the living room.

[Raiders Army]

Had one since 2001

[MacroGuru]

I have one, and I will be adding another to replace our old beat up standard one when we move to buffalo.

[Eaglesfan27]

We saved up and bought a 65" DLP last summer and love it. My wife would like to get an HDTV for the bedroom, but she's freaked out by the thought of the kids pulling the tv down on top of them and crunching their noggin. So I thought a DLP might be a good alternative, but apparently they don't make DLP's smaller than 50 inches?

How do you like the 19" LCD? I'm wondering if it wouldn't seem a little too small, especially when you're used to watching a 65" in the living room.


We have a little 19" LCD in our bedroom and a 60" in our media room (as well as a 42" in the living room.) The 19" TV feels a bit small at times particularly when we have just finished watching the 60" TV, but we don't watch much TV in the bedroom so it really doesn't bother me or my wife. At most, we watch a half hour before bed most nights.

[Aylmar]

We have a little 19" LCD in our bedroom and a 60" in our media room (as well as a 42" in the living room.) The 19" TV feels a bit small at times particularly when we have just finished watching the 60" TV, but we don't watch much TV in the bedroom so it really doesn't bother me or my wife. At most, we watch a half hour before bed most nights.

I'm in the same boat. I usually just flip on the bedroom TV to watch/listen to the news and traffic while I get ready for work in the morning. If you go from one to the other, it's obviously dramatic, but I just don't find myself doing it very often if at all.

[stevew]

We saved up and bought a 65" DLP last summer and love it. My wife would like to get an HDTV for the bedroom, but she's freaked out by the thought of the kids pulling the tv down on top of them and crunching their noggin. So I thought a DLP might be a good alternative, but apparently they don't make DLP's smaller than 50 inches?

How do you like the 19" LCD? I'm wondering if it wouldn't seem a little too small, especially when you're used to watching a 65" in the living room.

Theres a 37" sony 3LCD rptv that can be had for around 800 bucks, although it's becoming increasingly rare.

[MizzouRah]

I'm finally getting one!

Picked out the 47" Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000. I had wanted the 52", but since I've lowered my choice, I think I can get a ps3 by my wife (for blue ray of course) as well and still be way under what I was going to pay for the 52". :)

We would be quite the gaming family with a ps2, wii, 360, and ps3. :p

Thank you taxes!!!

[Cringer]

Thank you taxes!!!

:mad:

We will probably end up having to pay some for taxes. With just the basics in we owed $5000, and have that down to just over $1000 now. Still some stuff to go in though so hopefully we come out ok.

[MizzouRah]

:mad:

We will probably end up having to pay some for taxes. With just the basics in we owed $5000, and have that down to just over $1000 now. Still some stuff to go in though so hopefully we come out ok.

Aw man, that sucks!

Don't forget you get that extra umph in cash come July...

[SackAttack]

I do now!

Best $350 I ever spent.

[Buccaneer]

No interest.

I don't care how clear the picture is. My normal TV is fine. I've seen HD stuff, and I'm not even remotely as impressed as everyone else. Someday I will, but it won't be anytime soon.

Besides, I only watch sports, a few shows, and mostly old movies, so I don't really care much. The vast majority of TV is lame, so why should I spend more until I have to?

+1

Now can we make out?

My wife is the one that watches TV (including football games with our son). They have no interest and agree with me that HDTV doesn't change the content, so why spend all that money? To see raindrops better during a football game?

[MizzouRah]

+1

Now can we make out?

My wife is the one that watches TV (including football games with our son). They have no interest and agree with me that HDTV doesn't change the content, so why spend all that money? To see raindrops better during a football game?

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww!!!!!!!!!!!

I haven't missed it as far as watching TV goes, but playing my neighbor's 360 and ps3 on his 46" HDTV is pure gaming bliss.. and blue ray movies are something you have to see for yourself.

[Buccaneer]

That's true - hooking a console up to a HDTV finally makes it worthwhile.

[Crapshoot]

I can't watch non-hd channels without getting annoyed at this point so yeah - different strokes, different folks and what not.

[ISiddiqui]

Yeah, I got a 30 inch Sony CRT HDTV and I just love it. Try to avoid SD programming as much as possible, so I was really happy when Comcast got USA in HD, so I might actually watch "Monk" again (it was mostly because I never really looked to see what was on the SD channels).

[Subby]

No interest.

I don't care how clear the picture is. My normal TV is fine. I've seen HD stuff, and I'm not even remotely as impressed as everyone else. Someday I will, but it won't be anytime soon.

Besides, I only watch sports, a few shows, and mostly old movies, so I don't really care much. The vast majority of TV is lame, so why should I spend more until I have to?
I wonder what you'll be like when you are actually eighty-years old.

[Izulde]

For as little as I use a TV, it's not worth it for me to get an HDTV until they're the only thing available.

[Cork]

No interest.

I don't care how clear the picture is. My normal TV is fine. I've seen HD stuff, and I'm not even remotely as impressed as everyone else. Someday I will, but it won't be anytime soon.

Besides, I only watch sports, a few shows, and mostly old movies, so I don't really care much. The vast majority of TV is lame, so why should I spend more until I have to?

Amen to that. The whole HDTV fiasco is one of the greatest consumer scams I have ever seen. Only in America can the masses be pursuaded to purchase a TV that will show the vast majority of current programming in a state that is much worse than what a CRT delivers. On top of that people are pursuaded to buy huge TVs and pay thousands for them and then have to pay extra to get HD programming on top of it! What a ripoff.

I'll buy an HDTV when HD programming is the norm. Until then I will enjoy my digital TV and the excellent picture that I get on my CRT.

-Cork

[MJ4H]

Yeah I even have an HDTV and don't get the hype, myself.

[ISiddiqui]

Amen to that. The whole HDTV fiasco is one of the greatest consumer scams I have ever seen.

Just because you don't get it doesn't mean it's a scam. I mean really, I've heard people claim video games were a scam (seperate fools from their money, etc) because they didn't get it. Don't be just as bad as those people.

[stevew]

Big screen TV's were always a lot of money, it's not like they were 50 bucks for a 60" screen back in the day. Dealing with consumers every day, they seem to like the idea of LCD's way too much, probably the worst quality you'll get with standard definition TV. But of course they've heard all the horror stories about plasmas which simply arent true, even though for the majority of cable customers it'd be the best picture quality. Maybe a slight downgrade from CRT, but eons better than LCD(all but the majorly expensive ones).

[stevew]

I'm finally getting one!

Picked out the 47" Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000. I had wanted the 52", but since I've lowered my choice, I think I can get a ps3 by my wife (for blue ray of course) as well and still be way under what I was going to pay for the 52". :)

We would be quite the gaming family with a ps2, wii, 360, and ps3. :p

Thank you taxes!!!

Unless you're getting it online, a lot of times the "W" series on sale will be cheaper than the V. Either one is a nice choice.

[SackAttack]

The 52" W is on sale at Best Buy for $2599. Same price at Frys.com, free shipping.

On the other hand, the 46V is $1999 at Best Buy this week, so, yeah, essentially like getting a free PS3 and maybe some Blu-ray movies for the price difference.

[cougarfreak]

Yes, I have an older one. 36" flat screen Sony Wega. I have never had HD hooked up.

[MizzouRah]

Unless you're getting it online, a lot of times the "W" series on sale will be cheaper than the V. Either one is a nice choice.

The "V" series is on sale at dell.com for $1899.

[Sweed]

I'm finally getting one!

Picked out the 47" Sony Bravia KDL-46V3000. I had wanted the 52", but since I've lowered my choice, I think I can get a ps3 by my wife (for blue ray of course) as well and still be way under what I was going to pay for the 52". :)

We would be quite the gaming family with a ps2, wii, 360, and ps3. :p

Thank you taxes!!!

We went from a 52" rear projection 480p\1080i set (sold to my daughter's boyfriend) to a 47" LCD 1080p and couldn't be happier. I think you'll be more than happy with the 47" especially getting a ps3 to boot for less money.

I saw your post at OS about The Show demo. I've played 5 or 6 games and it looks amazing while keeping the same great gameplay The Show is known for. I'll be looking forward to hearing your impressions.

[Doug5984]

42" samsung dlp- best purchase i've ever made.

me and the ex girlfriend broke up the week before her birthday 2 years ago, i took all her presents back (about $250)- and put that towards the TV... Happened right at the beginning of football season.

Like others have said, I first bought it for sports- but now I look for HD programs just because the picture is so much better.

[MizzouRah]

We went from a 52" rear projection 480p\1080i set (sold to my daughter's boyfriend) to a 47" LCD 1080p and couldn't be happier. I think you'll be more than happy with the 47" especially getting a ps3 to boot for less money.

I saw your post at OS about The Show demo. I've played 5 or 6 games and it looks amazing while keeping the same great gameplay The Show is known for. I'll be looking forward to hearing your impressions.

I'm hoping my neighbor gets up soon so I can check this demo out. :) I'm still looking forward to MLB 2k8, but I have a feeling that after I play this demo, I just might have to get a ps3 as well. :)

Sony has a deal where you get $100 of any purchase over $299 if you qualify for their credit card, plus you get 12 mos free financing.. that really makes the ps3 attractive at $299.

[MizzouRah]

Oh boy.. my new TV arrived today and the picture looks so good I might cry. Sunday Direct TV is coming out to install an HD DVR.. I can't wait!!

Have an upscaling HD DVD player, Wii, and 360 hooked up to this baby and I'm loving it!

Hell, Spongebob looks incredible in 480.. HAHAHAHAHA!!!

[Edward64]

Welcome to the club.

I am glad the format war has ended. Ready for the Blueray sales.

Unfortunately my current tv is 1080i ... so will have to buy a 1080p to go along with it.

[Eaglesfan27]

Welcome to the club.

I am glad the format war has ended. Ready for the Blueray sales.

Unfortunately my current tv is 1080i ... so will have to buy a 1080p to go along with it.

I'm sure you know this, but with most videos including most Blu Ray titles, you won't notice any difference between 1080i and 1080p.

[Edward64]

I'm sure you know this, but with most videos including most Blu Ray titles, you won't notice any difference between 1080i and 1080p.

No I did not know this. I drew the conclusion by seeing the demos of blueray at Frys (or was it Best Buy). I stood close and am pretty sure the 1080p was much less jagged than my 1080i ...

[Eaglesfan27]

Here is a good link that explains why there is essentially no difference between a 1080i and 1080p set for movies (even Blu Ray movies):

http://www.hometheatermag.com/gearworks/1106gear/

[stevew]

Thats kind of old, but still a good read. I believe a lot of the newer TV's actually have 1080p inputs now, and the players are more or less outputting true 1080p.

Basically there are so many other factors that matter before resolution, including color depth, contrast, refresh rate, etc.

There's tons of 1080p dogs out there right now, so you really have to watch out.

Personally I'd either go XBR Sony or high end Samsung or Sharp right now, or spend a ton less on a 720p panasonic. There is still a lot of nice stuff in between though, just try to get them well under retail whenever possible.

[MizzouRah]

I'm stocking up on cheap HD-DVD's. Also, the A3 upscaler does wonders for normal DVD movies. I'm quite happy.

[MizzouRah]

After watching HD the past couple of weeks, it's hard to watch anything on normal TV anymore. :cool:

I can't even watch TV at my neighbor's anymore if it's on HD too.. I have to leave and come home. :) He has the same TV, but no HD receiver.

Hockey, baseball, golf.. all watched at my house now. :D