HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[ballerzinc]

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Hey guys,

I'm thinking about picking up an HDTV, but it would need to fit my budget which is around $500. At Target they have the Philips 30" 30PW9110D on clearance for $489.99, and I've really been thinking about picking it up. I've heard some bad things about Philips but I have a Philips widescreen tv that I've had for about 2 1/2 years and have had absolutely no problems with it. I'm thinking in my price range I'll need to CRT, but maybe you guys have some advice for me. Any help would be great. Thanks.

I have a Phillips widescreen HDTV and it's nice and not given me any problems.

[Heelfan71]

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Hey guys,

I'm thinking about picking up an HDTV, but it would need to fit my budget which is around $500. At Target they have the Philips 30" 30PW9110D on clearance for $489.99, and I've really been thinking about picking it up. I've heard some bad things about Philips but I have a Philips widescreen tv that I've had for about 2 1/2 years and have had absolutely no problems with it. I'm thinking in my price range I'll need to CRT, but maybe you guys have some advice for me. Any help would be great. Thanks.

I would go for it........That is a really good price for a 30" HDTV. It has a built in HD tuner also.

[ODogg]

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Well after a week of looking, thinking, and struggling I finally bought my new tv, a 50' Samsung DLP. I had a front DLP projector with an 100' screen for about 3 years and loved it but just wanted something different I also wanted a little more light in my apartment.

It took about 3 hours to get everything setup and working and I love it.
I tested everything, ps2, xbox, gc, 360, and dvd player and everything looked great. I have regular cable and it looked descent. I am going to get an OTA antenna today to see about Local HD channels.

Good choice, that's what I got too. Welcome to the Samsung club. Love your avatar too btw

[TheGenius]

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My next question, to anyone who would be more knowledgable than me, is if you guys think that there will be significant price drops over the course of the next 6 months or so with HDTV technology. I'm just asking because I'm in college and currently there's six of us who share our house. The tv would obviously take a lot of wear with so many people using it, so I could also just save and hold off till next leasing term (June) and get something nicer if the prices are going to drop, along with me saving up more money over that time.

[ODogg]

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My next question, to anyone who would be more knowledgable than me, is if you guys think that there will be significant price drops over the course of the next 6 months or so with HDTV technology. I'm just asking because I'm in college and currently there's six of us who share our house. The tv would obviously take a lot of wear with so many people using it, so I could also just save and hold off till next leasing term (June) and get something nicer if the prices are going to drop, along with me saving up more money over that time.

I don't think there will be a big price decrease over the next 6 months really. I'd guess the sets will come down some though. Say a $2000 set now in 6 months may be $1800 or so. My tv I bought about 3 months ago cost me $2800 and it's $2700 now for example.

[TheGenius]

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Anyone else care to weigh in? I'm contemplating picking it up early next week or just waiting till about June. Any comments or recommendations are appreciated.

[bkrementz]

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I have a question: Are there any new HD technologies coming out next year which would justify me waiting to pick up an HDTV?

[JohnnytheSkin]

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I have a question: Are there any new HD technologies coming out next year which would justify me waiting to pick up an HDTV?

There will always be new technologies or modifications to existing ones. Find an HDTV that you like and is in your price range and buy it. You'll either upgrade every few years or not. Trust me, you won't regret an HDTV purchase after seeing HD content!

That being said, you are now getting three-chip DLP front projectors (no rainbows) that are affordable, more 1080p TV's which are the new buzz, THX certified drywall, rumored SED or LED single-chip DLP rear projectors for next year, larger plasma displays, brands that are calibrated at the factory (Runco and Olevea), etc.

In January, at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) you'll find out what's to come in 2008. Then you'll really know if you should wait

[ex carrabba fan]

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Ok, question: 720 or 1080.. which should I be playing on? I have a 30 inch widescreen tube t.v.. I played with both, but don't notice a difference. What do those numbers mean?

[JohnnytheSkin]

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Ok, question: 720 or 1080.. which should I be playing on? I have a 30 inch widescreen tube t.v.. I played with both, but don't notice a difference. What do those numbers mean?

For a CRT (i.e. "tube" TV) you want to set it on 1080i. 720p means 1280x720 resolution displayed in one pass (progressive). 1920x1080 is 1080i resolution, which is displayed in two passes (i = interlaced). Since CRT's do not have native resolutions, it is usually better to display in the highest possible resolution as possible, in this case 1080i. If you buy a different TV w/ a native resolution, output that.

Out of curiosity, what does your name mean...from "mrs carrabba" to the post-donation "ex_carrabba_fan"? Just wondering.

[ex carrabba fan]

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Oh cool! Thanks for the reply.

Well basically I got my original name (mrs. carraba) from my adoration for the lead singer of Dashboard Confessional. Yes at one point I actually wanted to marry him. Well I've since grown up a little, and now I'm not really a fan of that band anymore. But I wanted to keep the name "carrabba" in just so I wouldn't have a completely new name.. so I figured I'd go with this.

Now hopefully I won't be mistaken for female.. not that there's anything wrong with them, I love em!

[JohnnytheSkin]

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Oh cool! Thanks for the reply.

Well basically I got my original name (mrs. carraba) from my adoration for the lead singer of Dashboard Confessional. Yes at one point I actually wanted to marry him. Well I've since grown up a little, and now I'm not really a fan of that band anymore. But I wanted to keep the name "carrabba" in just so I wouldn't have a completely new name.. so I figured I'd go with this.

Now hopefully I won't be mistaken for female.. not that there's anything wrong with them, I love em!

Well I did figure you for a female...and also a fan of the restaurant chain

Hopefully I answered your question though. It's a lot more complex but that's the gist!

[jpup]

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http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/458999118

Vanns has the 1080P SXRDs on sale.

2199.99 for the 50". That's the best price that I have seen thus far, plus no taxes and free shipping. I'm not sure how you would go about getting a warranty though, I don't think Vann's offers one.

This is what is comes with, as far as a factory waranty:

Sony KDS50A2000 Warranty Details
One-Year Parts And Labor Warranty, Two-Year Optical Block Warranty

They also have a good financing option on Sony products:

No Payments Until Jan. 2008 & No Interest If Paid By Jan. 2008* Valid on the purchase of Select Sony products made between 08/01/2006 and 10/31/2006 when you use your Vann's credit card.

I think it's going to be hard to beat that price in the next 6 months. HH Gregg has them for 2249.99 if you are interested in a B & M. I am thinking of pulling the trigger. I just don't know. Someone sell me on buying this TV.

[TheGenius]

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So, I almost pulled the trigger while at Target tonight. I just can't figure out if I should spring for the TV or not. Maybe I'll go get it tomorrow, I don't know.

[CaliBuck]

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I'm looking to buy a TV. Can you experts give me your opinion on this set? Thanks!

http://www.buy.com/prod/norcent_lt_3250_32_widescreen_lcd_hdtv_1000_1_contrast_ratio/q/loc/111/PageFormat/4/202922326.html#creviews