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Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag?
by islyfe - 2/6/07 5:45 PM2007 is a big year for gaming and I want to enjoy in HD.. I own a 360, wii and maybe a ps3 in the future. I want a HDTV for my room almost exclusivly for gaming and "maybe" connect to my PC. I'm in no rush to buy a TV, but I want to get one before the next holiday season. I dont want to go too crazy with the price since I still live in my parents house.
what technology lasts the longest and is the most reliable? what technology takes the most maintence?
Is the difference between 720p, 1080i and 1080p HDTVs worth the price tag?
Should I wait for the new models to be released?
When is the best time to buy a HDTVs?
Does anyone have any experience with front projectors?
I have been doing research that past couple days and these are the TVs that had the best reviews in my price range:
Any suggestions or advice before I walk the plank?
$$$$
Sony KDL-40XBR2 40" LCD 1080p ($ 2,248)
Sony KDS60A2000 60" Sxrd 1080p ($2,200)
$$$
Samsung LNS4096D 40" LCD 1080p ($ 1,896)
Panasonic PA-AX100U FrontPojector 720p ($ 1,827)
Samsung HL-S5687W 56" DLP 1080P ($ 1,800)
$$
Hitachi 42HDS69 42" 1080i Plasma ($ 1,445)
Panasonic TH-42PX600U 42" 1080i Plasma ($ 1,350)
$
Sharp LC-37D40U 37" 720p LCD ($ 1,099)
Samsung LNS3251D 32" 720p LCD ($ 1,050)
*prices are aproximate
any help would be highly appreciated, thank you for your time.
cant answer all your questions BUT
by stewart norrie - 2/6/07 7:12 PM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfeA hi-quality front project system is going to cost a ton also lamp life is very short and expensive to replace Also why such a large screen size for gaming only? Your best bet would be a 36" tube type Sony. Most fo;lks that go for a large display size want it for hi-def television viewing not gaming, Iam set in my ways I do my gaming where it belongs on the computor. and keep my home theater for a home theater use only Also any hi-def t.v. you buy the owners manual will say not for gaming or computor use I dont want to burn my screen stew
take a look.....
by hyghwayman - 2/7/07 1:17 AM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfeI suggest you look at and consider the Sony 34XBR970, I am a gamer also and want to get into HDTV. This sony seems to be the way for me and might be for you too.
Good luck,
hyghwayman
Thumbs up for Samsung LNS3251
by jimbooffa - 2/7/07 6:03 AM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfeI just bought the Samsung LN3251 LCD this weekend for my bedroom and I am very happy with it. It is one of the best looking sets with a piano black finish. Better looking than Sony and has a better picture for less $. I originally wanted to get a 40-46 inch LCD or plasma, but settled for less so that I could replace my 57" projection TV in my living room sooner. The Samsung has a terrific picture quality with deep blacks and excellent color. The HD picture is stunning and I only have it hooked up with component cables at the moment because I am waiting for a cable box with HDMI output from Comcast. Standard channels look better than I expected on this set also. I am not a gammer so I can't comment on that. To me this is a great set for a bedroom opposed to a home theater setup. Much too small a screen for home theater.
HAY JIM COMCAST SUCKS
by stewart norrie - 2/7/07 10:54 AM In reply to: Thumbs up for Samsung LNS3251 by jimbooffaI tried comcast hi-def service for 3 days on a trial bassis, s.d. looked horrible and the few hi-def channels looked full of pixles and granny Anyway I then hooked up with the dish network installed a h.d.m.i. cable BAM< BAM every channel looks stunning and hi-def blows away your eyes Also dish net is much cheaper than comcast You also have the option of using an outside antenn for your hi-def local stations Just do a digital scan and all your over the air digital, hi-def channels go into the main menue For $15,00 per month I have the hi-def package and VOOM+ 18 local digital hi-def channels good luck steweeee
BURN?
by avapcat - 2/13/07 8:03 PM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfeWhat burn? I have a 56 inch Samsung HD and my PS 3 is fantastic. There isn't a burn in problem with the DLP sets and bigger is always better.
1080p
by bevillan - 2/14/07 7:49 AM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfeI have a 50" Sony SXRD 1080p and love it. Don't listen to the "purists" who want to sell you on a CRT HDTV because you top out at about 40" for the direct-view ones (non-projection). Trust me, you want at least 50" if you are using the TV for home theater.
To me, 1080p is worth it since my set has HDMI 1.3 inputs which will serve very well once HDMI 1.3 is the industry standard for hi-def players and sat/cable receivers.
The PQ on my SXRD is better than any DLP I have seen and most reviewing sites agree.
Always go in to a TV store and compare though, you may think DLP looks great and not any different than LCoS (SXRD) and will save a few hundred bucks going with the DLP over the SXRD.
OK, let me offend many by saying that if you're not a
by NM_Bill - 2/14/07 8:09 AM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfeserious gamer or lust to watch the new HD DVDs,
NO WAY DO MOST PEOPLE NEED 1080
save money with a nice 720
much better than old standards is so nice that we've reached the law of diminishing returns.
yes, diminishing returns, people.
Buy what you care to. No skin off my back.
But, please do enjoy, as that's what they're for.
if you have to ask, it's probably not THAT important to you.
by shawnlin - 2/14/07 4:34 PM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfethere's probably plenty of other options that you'll enjoy and be happy with. ya know? 
SPEAKING FROM EXPERIENCE
by jrwashz3 - 2/20/07 10:28 AM In reply to: Another HDTV thread... ps: 1080p is it worth the price tag? by islyfeI can personally recommend the Sony KDS60A2000 60" Sxrd 1080p
(paid $2,800 delivered and setup).
I was fortuante enough to be able to do side-by-side conparisons with a Samsung DLP, Panasonic plasma, and the Sony.
Bottom line: Hands down the Sony SXRD exceeded all my expectations. And 60" is the perfect size for my room (20 x 25).
I have Dish HD and a CM 4228 OTA antenna for High-def. Both are great, but the OTA signal is far and away better (uncompressed).
Lamp prices have already dropped 40 bucks. Should be down even more by end of year.
Buy it.
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