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Posted by Frank on 07/31/07 06:50
On Mon, 30 Jul 2007 23:06:52 -0400, in 'rec.video.production',
in article <Re: Opinions on new TV purchase>,
Mike Kujbida <kXuXjXfXaXm@xplornet.com> wrote:
>Jack P wrote:
>> Bob Ford wrote:
>>> I am thinking of buying a new HD TV for our family room.
>>> Maximum size I can use is about 42" and I am looking at flat panel,
>>> both LCD and Plasma.
>>>
>>> Costco seems to have good pricing on Vizio LCD or Panasonic Viera
>>> Plasma.
>>> I've read a lot of the pros and cons for both LCD and Plasma.
>>> From what I concur it should be 1080 but from there it appears that it
>>> is largely a matter of personal choice.
>>>
>>> Just curious what the consensus of opinion on this group is re: Plasma
>>> vs LCD or brands for that matter?
>>> Bob Ford
>>> Images In Motion
>>> www.imagesinmotion.com
>>
>>
>> Personally I'd go Sony or Panasonic and or at least go with Name Brands
>> and not no name brands...
>>
>>
>> What I have told people is to bring along a portable SD non HD dvd
>> player and cable it to the input of any TV you buy ----
>>
>> All the Tv stores have gorgeous HD pumped into their TVs on the floor
>> and that's great, but you'll still be watching regular tv for a while
>> and if that looks like ass --- then you won't be satisfied.
>> See how that regular Dvd looks before you buy....
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>LCDs and plasmas each have their pluses and minuses.
>If you want to make your head spin, check out the various forums at
>http://www.avsforum.com/
>My co-worker has been researching this a lot lately and has decided,
>based mainly on positive feedback on the AVS forums, to go with a Sharp
>Aquos LCD.
>
>Three things to watch out for.
>#1: Make sure you get a 1080p model, not a 1080i or 720p.
I agree 100 percent.
>#2. Make sure it's 1920 x 1080 resolution.
I agree 100 percent.
>#3. Make sure it has an built-in ATSC tuner.
With all due respect, Mike, some of us live in the city (and will die
in the city), and have zero use for an RF input. A simple monitor
(sans tuner) is all that some of us require. We get our television
from cable, tape, and disc. This is aside from the fact that I watch
no over-the-air broadcasts anyway, even though they're all available
on the cable. I do realize that this will vary dependant upon personal
circumstances, however, so the person planning upon using rabbit ears
or a roof-mounted antenna would be wise to purchase a set with a
built-in tuner.
>Here's a good example of "buyer beware".
>Costco has 2 Sharp 46" LCD sets right now.
>One is on sale for $1500 ($400 off coupon) and the other one is $2300.
>You're first thought is "Wow, 2 46" LCD HDTVs and one is %800 cheaper.
>I'll go for that one."
>Then you look at the features.
>
>The cheap model:
>Resolution: 1366 x 768
>Contrast Ratio: 1200:1 (6000:1 dynamic)
>Brightness: 450 cd/m2
>Response Time: 6ms
>Viewing Angles: 176°H x 176°V
>HDTV Compatibility: 720P
>Tuner: ATSC / QAM / NTSC
>
>The expensive model:
>Resolution: 1920 x 1080
>Contrast Ratio: 2000:1
>Brightness: 450 cd/m2
>Response Time: 4ms1
>Viewing Angle: 176º H x 176º V
>HDTV Compatibility: 1080P
>Tuner: ATSC / QAM / NTSC
>
>Hmmm. The more expensive one is true HD res, has a higher contrast
>ratio and is 1080p vs. 720 p.
>Maybe it's a better buy after all.
Better buy is an understatement, IMO. I wouldn't give two cents for
the first one.
>Mike
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