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  • Latino_Chocolate
    Rookie
    • Jun 2007
    • 138

    #5191
    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

    Originally posted by stewaat
    Turns out I'm getting 2 TV's for my new apartment.

    One will be a 32" Vizio

    For the living room what TV should I get?

    42" Vizio

    50" Vizio

    47" Vizio Gallevia

    Let me say that I'm not a big movie guy.

    The 32" will be mainly for gaming, and for a guest.

    I suggest everyone get a Sam's Club membership card. Its only $40 and it allows you to save a lot on purchases. You cant beat a 42 inch widescreen HDTV for $944, its worth it guys trust the kid'.
    "Being a dominican of color is what defines me...but my character defines me as a man"
    ~Miguel Tejada

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    • stewaat

      #5192
      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

      Originally posted by Latino_Chocolate
      I suggest everyone get a Sam's Club membership card. Its only $40 and it allows you to save a lot on purchases. You cant beat a 42 inch widescreen HDTV for $944, its worth it guys trust the kid'.
      Quoted for truth

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      • stewaat

        #5193
        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

        I'm getting the 32" Vizio and 42" Vizio. I'm gonna spend more time on the 32" I think because it will house the XBOX 360.

        If Vizio's suck please speak now or forever hold your peace

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        • mgoblue
          Go Wings!
          • Jul 2002
          • 25477

          #5194
          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

          Originally posted by stewaat
          I'm getting the 32" Vizio and 42" Vizio. I'm gonna spend more time on the 32" I think because it will house the XBOX 360.

          If Vizio's suck please speak now or forever hold your peace
          I'm a big fan of mine...I did have to take it back to Costco and get a new one cause there was a weird glitch where the buttons and remote stopped working, but I had never heard of reports of that on Avs Forum, and nothing bad in the 2 weeks since I got the new one. I've got the 37" one, picture quality's great for me, and works great with the 360.
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          • jmood88
            Sean Payton: Retribution
            • Jul 2003
            • 34639

            #5195
            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

            Ok I have a question, my dad has a Sharp LC-26AD22U and DirecTV, for some reason the picture doesn't look like it's in high definition but my dad says he has everything hooked up right. Is there some kind of menu or something where you can change the screen settings and make the picture look better or does the picture depend on what channel you have it on?
            Originally posted by Blzer
            Let me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

            If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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            • fishepa
              I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
              • Feb 2003
              • 18989

              #5196
              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

              Originally posted by jmood88
              Ok I have a question, my dad has a Sharp LC-26AD22U and DirecTV, for some reason the picture doesn't look like it's in high definition but my dad says he has everything hooked up right. Is there some kind of menu or something where you can change the screen settings and make the picture look better or does the picture depend on what channel you have it on?
              The HD channels on Direct are 72-76. If any of those show up it's in HD.

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              • jmood88
                Sean Payton: Retribution
                • Jul 2003
                • 34639

                #5197
                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                Originally posted by fishepa
                The HD channels on Direct are 72-76. If any of those show up it's in HD.
                Does he have to have some kind of reciever to have hd stuff?
                Originally posted by Blzer
                Let me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

                If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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                • fishepa
                  I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
                  • Feb 2003
                  • 18989

                  #5198
                  Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                  Originally posted by jmood88
                  Does he have to have some kind of reciever to have hd stuff?
                  Yes, you have to have the H20 receiver or the HR20 (DVR) to view HD programming. He didn't call direcTV to ask what he needed to view HD programs?

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                  • jmood88
                    Sean Payton: Retribution
                    • Jul 2003
                    • 34639

                    #5199
                    Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                    Originally posted by fishepa
                    Yes, you have to have the H20 receiver or the HR20 (DVR) to view HD programming. He didn't call direcTV to ask what he needed to view HD programs?
                    He just called them about it. Thanks though, I just wanted to make sure.
                    Originally posted by Blzer
                    Let me assure you that I am a huge proponent of size, and it greatly matters. Don't ever let anyone tell you otherwise.

                    If I went any bigger, it would not have properly fit with my equipment, so I had to optimize. I'm okay with it, but I also know what I'm missing with those five inches. :)

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                    • fishepa
                      I'm Ron F'n Swanson!
                      • Feb 2003
                      • 18989

                      #5200
                      Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                      Originally posted by jmood88
                      He just called them about it. Thanks though, I just wanted to make sure.
                      No prob, all this stuff is confusing if you don't stay on top of it.

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                      • jpup
                        MVP
                        • Feb 2003
                        • 4571

                        #5201
                        Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                        Here is some advice for you guys. If you lamp goes out on your TV and you have a Best Buy PSP, just tell Best Buy to send you one and put it in yourself. I have had a terrible time with NORMAN ELECTRONICS, who does the repair work for Best Buy, replacing my lamp. They have continuously lied to me and keep putting it off "until next week." My lamp should be here from Best Buy on Friday or Monday. I'll let you guys know how the installation goes.
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                        MLB: Cincinnati Reds

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                        • clivo1050
                          Pro
                          • Aug 2006
                          • 715

                          #5202
                          Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                          Vizio is a great company to take a risk on. They have a free 1 year IN HOME warranty and a zero bright pixel guarantee. My 47' 1080p Vizio had a few bright pixels and they came to my house and swapped my TV out for a brand new model. Very good customer service and support, by far the best in the industry.

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                          • loccdogg26
                            MVP
                            • Jun 2003
                            • 2292

                            #5203
                            Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                            Originally posted by stewaat
                            Turns out I'm getting 2 TV's for my new apartment.

                            One will be a 32" Vizio

                            For the living room what TV should I get?

                            42" Vizio

                            50" Vizio

                            47" Vizio Gallevia

                            Let me say that I'm not a big movie guy.

                            The 32" will be mainly for gaming, and for a guest.

                            That 32 inch is on sale this week at circuit city for about $550-$570
                            Thinking about getting one myself as I copped an elite over the weekend.
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                            • throwmonkey
                              Sideshow Bob!
                              • Jul 2003
                              • 750

                              #5204
                              Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                              Just wanted to report that I've been lurking this thread for quite a while now and now that I'm moving into my new apartment I'm taking the HD plunge. Just ordered the Sony 50A2020 SXRD when it was on-sale for 1500 at Best Buy over the 4th.

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                              • clivo1050
                                Pro
                                • Aug 2006
                                • 715

                                #5205
                                Re: HDTV Questions and Answers Thread

                                LCD vs Plasma

                                If you will be mainly watching TV or DVDs, get a Plasma.

                                If you are a gamer (360 or PC), definitely get an LCD. (I highly recommend a 1080p model and yes, there is a noticeable difference on games)

                                If you have even a somewhat bright room, get an LCD. (no glare)

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