HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

[ortonius]

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What do you guys think about this TV. It's the Sony 42" LCD. My dad has the 50" and it is awesome. I like the DLP's but I'm just not convinced about them. Plus the 43" Sammy is $3000, versus the $2500 for the Sony.

http://www.circuitcity.com/detail.jsp?b=g&c=1&oid=77746&catoid=-8041&department=Televisions&QUANTITY=1&amp ;u=c&category=Projection+TVs+40+inches+and+up& amp;OID=77746&hdENTERed=no&go_hdZip_77746. y=9&go_hdZip_77746.x=12&caller=detail.jsp& amp;HD_ZIP_77746=76039

I mean...I guess I can't really go wrong with either one...right?

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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fsquid said:
Lets talk Tuners. If I have a directv HD tuner, can I get over the air channels with it too?

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yep, mine (Samsung T160) puts the local channels into the on screen guide along with the other DTV channels. You will need an antenna though for locals. I got mine at Radio Shack for $50 and hung it in the attic.

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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fsquid said:
Lets talk Tuners. If I have a directv HD tuner, can I get over the air channels with it too?

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

yep, mine (Samsung T160) puts the local channels into the on screen guide along with the other DTV channels. You will need an antenna though for locals. I got mine at Radio Shack for $50 and hung it in the attic.

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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fsquid said:
Lets talk Tuners. If I have a directv HD tuner, can I get over the air channels with it too?

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

yep, mine (Samsung T160) puts the local channels into the on screen guide along with the other DTV channels. You will need an antenna though for locals. I got mine at Radio Shack for $50 and hung it in the attic.

[fsquid]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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Heelfan71 said:
</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
fsquid said:
Lets talk Tuners. If I have a directv HD tuner, can I get over the air channels with it too?

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

yep, mine (Samsung T160) puts the local channels into the on screen guide along with the other DTV channels. You will need an antenna though for locals. I got mine at Radio Shack for $50 and hung it in the attic.

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"in" the attic??

[fsquid]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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Heelfan71 said:
</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
fsquid said:
Lets talk Tuners. If I have a directv HD tuner, can I get over the air channels with it too?

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

yep, mine (Samsung T160) puts the local channels into the on screen guide along with the other DTV channels. You will need an antenna though for locals. I got mine at Radio Shack for $50 and hung it in the attic.

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

"in" the attic??

[fsquid]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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Heelfan71 said:
</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
fsquid said:
Lets talk Tuners. If I have a directv HD tuner, can I get over the air channels with it too?

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

yep, mine (Samsung T160) puts the local channels into the on screen guide along with the other DTV channels. You will need an antenna though for locals. I got mine at Radio Shack for $50 and hung it in the attic.

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

"in" the attic??

[rheller]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

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What do you guys think about this TV. It's the Sony 42" LCD. My dad has the 50" and it is awesome.

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I've had the 50" since March and I love it. I think the bulb problem has been taken care of. (knock on wood). I like the quality of DVDs and HD games on the TV. HD programming looks great. Regular cable is ok. It's not great, but not horrible either. My digital signals (HBO &amp; Showtime) look a lot better than the analog stuff. Good luck with the decision.

[rheller]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
What do you guys think about this TV. It's the Sony 42" LCD. My dad has the 50" and it is awesome.

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I've had the 50" since March and I love it. I think the bulb problem has been taken care of. (knock on wood). I like the quality of DVDs and HD games on the TV. HD programming looks great. Regular cable is ok. It's not great, but not horrible either. My digital signals (HBO &amp; Showtime) look a lot better than the analog stuff. Good luck with the decision.

[rheller]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

</font><blockquote><font class="small">Quote:</font><hr />
What do you guys think about this TV. It's the Sony 42" LCD. My dad has the 50" and it is awesome.

<hr /></blockquote><font class="post">

I've had the 50" since March and I love it. I think the bulb problem has been taken care of. (knock on wood). I like the quality of DVDs and HD games on the TV. HD programming looks great. Regular cable is ok. It's not great, but not horrible either. My digital signals (HBO &amp; Showtime) look a lot better than the analog stuff. Good luck with the decision.

[Heelfan71]

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yep, I didn't want an ugly antenna on our house so it's in the attic.

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

yep, I didn't want an ugly antenna on our house so it's in the attic.

[Heelfan71]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

yep, I didn't want an ugly antenna on our house so it's in the attic.

[fsquid]

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hmmm, that's an idea and then just run it down the wall. Can the antena sit behind the TV?? I have an area that is very concealed, can I have the antenna set up behind the TV or will the insulation cause problems?

[fsquid]

Re: Another HDTV questions info thread

hmmm, that's an idea and then just run it down the wall. Can the antena sit behind the TV?? I have an area that is very concealed, can I have the antenna set up behind the TV or will the insulation cause problems?