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  • Seether4113
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    • Feb 2003
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    #3541
    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

    Hey ODogg, for the HDMI cables you said you need to get, you should check out www.monoprice.com. They have some for as low as $5, and they are excellent quality, and side by side I couldnt tell the difference between them and Monsters. They have all types of cables at very good prices, and they are all excellent quality. I have digital coax, optic, hdmi, and component from them and they all work very well with no problems at all.
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    • ODogg
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      • Feb 2003
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      #3542
      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

      Originally posted by tater_132000
      Hey ODogg, for the HDMI cables you said you need to get, you should check out www.monoprice.com. They have some for as low as $5, and they are excellent quality, and side by side I couldnt tell the difference between them and Monsters. They have all types of cables at very good prices, and they are all excellent quality. I have digital coax, optic, hdmi, and component from them and they all work very well with no problems at all.

      Thanks, I'll check them out as I need to order another cable for my cable box. For the VGA cable to connect my PC to my new TV and for the HDMI cable for my upconverting DVD I ordered cables from www.cablesforless.com and I think it was like $15 for a 6 foot HDMI and $6 or $8 for the vga cable.

      As for the warranty, yeah that does kinda suck that I can't extend my warranty but oh well, like was said, if the tv is working for 15 months it's probably good to go as from what i've read electronics usually go bad in the first few months if they go bad.
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      • mjb2124
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        • Aug 2002
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        #3543
        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

        ODogg - You can get an extended warranty through a bunch of places. I got a 3 year extended warranty on my Samsung through Mack Warranty (www.mackcam.com). Cost a few hundred.....can't remember the exact number, but they cover a lot of different electronic equipment.

        With that said, I'm not sure I'd get the warranty if I did it over again. Of course, if I didn't get it something would probably blowup after the initial warranty ran out. Always seems to happen that way.

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        • ODogg
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          • Feb 2003
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          #3544
          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

          Originally posted by joeboo
          ODogg - You can get an extended warranty through a bunch of places. I got a 3 year extended warranty on my Samsung through Mack Warranty (www.mackcam.com). Cost a few hundred.....can't remember the exact number, but they cover a lot of different electronic equipment.

          With that said, I'm not sure I'd get the warranty if I did it over again. Of course, if I didn't get it something would probably blowup after the initial warranty ran out. Always seems to happen that way.
          Well that's cool, i'll have to check that out. I know for a few people on here that was a major thing that may have stopped them from getting the Samsung from Vanns, which would mean spending like $400-$500 more to go to CC or BestBuy and that would be without an extended warranty from them, going this route those guys could buy through Vanns where I got (whenever they get em restocked, they said early July) and get the Warranty and still come out ahead probably $200+ cheaper.
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          • RockyTop1
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            • Apr 2004
            • 8267

            #3545
            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

            Has anybody heard anything about the new company Vizio that is being sold at Sam's Clubs? LCD and Plasma's, the 50" plasma is only $1999 and the 42" is only like $1,500.





            32" LCD HD only $799



            40" LCD HD only $1200

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            • Havok410
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              • Jul 2004
              • 1441

              #3546
              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

              I was planning on getting an 50' SXRD but I just saw this deal for the HL-S4266W: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...&cm_keycode=67

              It's 42' but I don't really care about an 8' difference.

              How big of a decrease in picture quality will I get with this TV compared to the SXRD?

              Also, is this tv:http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do (Sony 42" HDTV (KDF-E42A10)) better then the HL-S4266W?
              Last edited by Havok410; 07-02-2006, 05:22 PM.

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              • koolbubbaice
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                • May 2004
                • 2236

                #3547
                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                Originally posted by Havok410
                I was planning on getting an 50' SXRD but I just saw this deal for the HL-S4266W: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...&cm_keycode=67

                It's 42' but I don't really care about an 8' difference.

                How big of a decrease in picture quality will I get with this TV compared to the SXRD?

                Also, is this tv:http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do (Sony 42" HDTV (KDF-E42A10)) better then the HL-S4266W?
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                • UMass03
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                  • Sep 2003
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                  #3548
                  Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                  Originally posted by abates21
                  Has anybody heard anything about the new company Vizio that is being sold at Sam's Clubs? LCD and Plasma's, the 50" plasma is only $1999 and the 42" is only like $1,500.
                  Here is a review on the 42" model

                  I think this brand is made by LG but I'm not positive
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                  • mjb2124
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                    • Aug 2002
                    • 13649

                    #3549
                    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                    Originally posted by Havok410
                    I was planning on getting an 50' SXRD but I just saw this deal for the HL-S4266W: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...&cm_keycode=67

                    It's 42' but I don't really care about an 8' difference.

                    How big of a decrease in picture quality will I get with this TV compared to the SXRD?

                    Also, is this tv:http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do (Sony 42" HDTV (KDF-E42A10)) better then the HL-S4266W?
                    Not a lot of difference IMO. Varies from person to person, but the HLS is a very nice set. It's the same one that ODogg has.

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                    • RockyTop1
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                      • Apr 2004
                      • 8267

                      #3550
                      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                      Originally posted by Havok410
                      I was planning on getting an 50' SXRD but I just saw this deal for the HL-S4266W: http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...&cm_keycode=67

                      It's 42' but I don't really care about an 8' difference.

                      How big of a decrease in picture quality will I get with this TV compared to the SXRD?

                      Also, is this tv:http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do (Sony 42" HDTV (KDF-E42A10)) better then the HL-S4266W?
                      I'm really going back and forth on the 50" sxrd and the 50" version of the cheaper Sony you listed above. I was hoping for a markdown on the SXRD for the 4th of July sales, but I have seen nothing thus far.

                      The more and more I think about it, I'm leaning towards just getting the cheaper version. The only thing that bothers me is that the cheaper line of Sony's only have 1 HDMI input, while the Samsung's have 2.

                      The Samsung you have listed above you can't really compare to the SXRD since it is 720p and the sx is 1080p.
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                      • JohnnytheSkin
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                        • Jul 2003
                        • 5914

                        #3551
                        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                        Originally posted by joeboo
                        Not a lot of difference IMO. Varies from person to person, but the HLS is a very nice set. It's the same one that ODogg has.
                        I think ODogg has the 1080p HL-S version. Not sure though.

                        And Havok...the best bet is to look in-store at the LCD's and DLPs. For the 720p LCD's some can see the "screen door effect" (ability to see the pixel definition during live images) while DLP's have the "rainbow effect" (seeing flashes of color on high contrast light/dark scenes when moving your eyes). Check for those effects and then pick a technology. The new Sammy DLP's have fewer rainbows, and I had an HL-R series DLP and didn't notice them that often (however when I got the SXRD I realized I saw them more than I thought).

                        The HL-R DLP I had (720p native) also had gaming lag on PS2...not 360, due to the upconverting process for the displays native resolution. Again, Samsung has by most estimates fixed this in the HL-S series.

                        DLP's will also give you better color uniformity and black levels, but the SXRD trumps it overall (more accurate colors and grayscale which are fundamentally important).

                        Hope that makes a bit of sense. Even after you decide on a TV you'll still have to invest in a calibration DVD to fine tune your picture, if not spring for a full ISF. My suggestion is to view the different displays in store, change the user settings to Pro/Movie with "Warm" color temperature. This will give you an idea of "accurate" picture settings which you'll definately want in your home. The Vivid default in-store will blind you once you come home, not to mention the overly blue grayscale saturation and look (plus LOADS of artificial edge enhancement).

                        Welcome to the hunt for the elusive "perfect" set. I think ODogg searched for a while, I looked for a bit, and abates/Rocky Top is STILL looking!

                        *EDIT: I own the 50" SXRD and Jistic owns one as well, if you want impressions.*
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                        • ExtremeGamer
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                          • Jul 2002
                          • 35299

                          #3552
                          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                          Originally posted by abates21
                          I'm really going back and forth on the 50" sxrd and the 50" version of the cheaper Sony you listed above. I was hoping for a markdown on the SXRD for the 4th of July sales, but I have seen nothing thus far.

                          The more and more I think about it, I'm leaning towards just getting the cheaper version. The only thing that bothers me is that the cheaper line of Sony's only have 1 HDMI input, while the Samsung's have 2.

                          The Samsung you have listed above you can't really compare to the SXRD since it is 720p and the sx is 1080p.
                          I personally would avoid Sony like the plague, but that's me

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                          • RockyTop1
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                            • Apr 2004
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                            #3553
                            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                            Originally posted by JohnnytheSkin
                            Welcome to the hunt for the elusive "perfect" set. I think ODogg searched for a while, I looked for a bit, and abates/Rocky Top is STILL looking!
                            sad but true...

                            The sxrd is my "perfect set," its just so damn pricey.
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                            • Havok410
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                              • Jul 2004
                              • 1441

                              #3554
                              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                              Originally posted by JohnnytheSkin
                              I think ODogg has the 1080p HL-S version. Not sure though.

                              And Havok...the best bet is to look in-store at the LCD's and DLPs. For the 720p LCD's some can see the "screen door effect" (ability to see the pixel definition during live images) while DLP's have the "rainbow effect" (seeing flashes of color on high contrast light/dark scenes when moving your eyes). Check for those effects and then pick a technology. The new Sammy DLP's have fewer rainbows, and I had an HL-R series DLP and didn't notice them that often (however when I got the SXRD I realized I saw them more than I thought).

                              The HL-R DLP I had (720p native) also had gaming lag on PS2...not 360, due to the upconverting process for the displays native resolution. Again, Samsung has by most estimates fixed this in the HL-S series.

                              DLP's will also give you better color uniformity and black levels, but the SXRD trumps it overall (more accurate colors and grayscale which are fundamentally important).

                              Hope that makes a bit of sense. Even after you decide on a TV you'll still have to invest in a calibration DVD to fine tune your picture, if not spring for a full ISF. My suggestion is to view the different displays in store, change the user settings to Pro/Movie with "Warm" color temperature. This will give you an idea of "accurate" picture settings which you'll definately want in your home. The Vivid default in-store will blind you once you come home, not to mention the overly blue grayscale saturation and look (plus LOADS of artificial edge enhancement).

                              Welcome to the hunt for the elusive "perfect" set. I think ODogg searched for a while, I looked for a bit, and abates/Rocky Top is STILL looking!

                              *EDIT: I own the 50" SXRD and Jistic owns one as well, if you want impressions.*
                              Thanks for the help. I hear ya on the hunt for the "perfect" set....i've done 3 hours of research today alone (a ton more the past few weeks). I'm still leaning toward getting the SXRD because it looked great to me at CC a few weeks back but i didn't really change any settings on the tv's that I looked at (also I didn't check out any HL-S'...only HL-R's) and the price is pretty large. I'm going to go CC to check the sets out in person but i'll change all the settings this time.

                              A few questions....

                              1. Which tv's look the best during gaming?

                              2. Will I have local HD channels with a HD comcast digital cable box?

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                              • mjb2124
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                                • Aug 2002
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                                #3555
                                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                                Originally posted by Havok410
                                1. Which tv's look the best during gaming?

                                2. Will I have local HD channels with a HD comcast digital cable box?
                                1. Not real sure what looks best. My Samsung DLP looks great when gaming on the 360, but I've never seen it on the SXRD. Just this set and my buddies Sony CRT (not sure of the model).

                                2. You need to contact Comcast and they'll bring a new Digital/HD box when you upgrade your service. As far as channels, not sure. It depends on what they offer in your area. You can check on their website by typing in your zip and looking at your local tv lineup. Stuff like the news and other local programming will likely not be broadcast in HD (at least it's not here). The national stuff on ABC/NBC/CBS/Fox will be (assuming Comcast offers all those stations in HD).

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