View Full Version : What to look for in a new TV?
Kwamz
Dec 25th, 2006, 03:30 PM
Please help....I'm looking to buy one tomorrow....and all I care about is the price and I know there's more to it....
What's a good deal tomorrow at Bestbuy or Futureshop?
gordholio
Dec 25th, 2006, 03:51 PM
Here's a start:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15546132/
AlphaTwo
Dec 25th, 2006, 05:47 PM
Key points I think are important:
Number of ports available (Component/HDMI)
Digital Tuner?
1080p (personal preference)
Upscaling capabilities (especially important with older systems that does 480p only)
bembol
Dec 25th, 2006, 06:50 PM
IMO, ATSC/Tuner are NOT important. If money is tight, look at Westinghouse. I have a question on this that I don't think it's never been asked, does the ATSC/Tuner IMPROVE THE PICTURE QUALITY? I'm not using this on my LC-37D90U 1080p AQUOS.
What are you using it for? How many Inputs will you need and the type? Are you looking to with with HD DVD and/or Blu-ray, HD from Bell/Rogers...what about using it as a PC/Mac display?
sportmiester
Dec 25th, 2006, 10:41 PM
Okay, really dumb question, but please induldge me - how visible a diff is there between 1080i and 1080p? I'm asking because a friend of mine got a 1080p recently and I honestly (and yes, I have untrained eyes) can't see the difference. Please enlighten if you've some real live example of 1080p in all its glory - I'm wanting to learn. Thanks.
gudipudi
Dec 26th, 2006, 03:54 AM
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Draff
Dec 26th, 2006, 08:40 AM
IMO, ATSC/Tuner are NOT important. If money is tight, look at Westinghouse. I have a question on this that I don't think it's never been asked, does the ATSC/Tuner IMPROVE THE PICTURE QUALITY?
Um, doesn't the ATSC Tuner allow one to receive OTA broadcasts? I didn't know it had anything to do with picture quality.
Jaytee
Dec 26th, 2006, 10:09 AM
You only need to know two things: Panasonic and Plasma.
Headhunter
Dec 26th, 2006, 10:57 AM
Okay, really dumb question, but please induldge me - how visible a diff is there between 1080i and 1080p? I'm asking because a friend of mine got a 1080p recently and I honestly (and yes, I have untrained eyes) can't see the difference. Please enlighten if you've some real live example of 1080p in all its glory - I'm wanting to learn. Thanks.
Varies based on source quality, size of the display, the way it processes the signal and so forth. I think you either need to sit fairly close or have a large display (42"+) to really notice it.
That said, progressive signals have a lot fewer problems with jagged lines and shimmering, I'd definitely recommend it (especially if you're a gamer, 1080i is nauseating to me while 1080p is great).
B0000rt
Dec 26th, 2006, 02:00 PM
Here's a start:
http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15546132/
Some points in this article are stupid.
2) Slim is in? What the hell? What does it matter if it's "in" or not. A good LCoS or DLP is fine. Slim in in, it's like they're giving tips on you buying clothes or something.
1 & 4 are the same points. So are 6 & 7.. 8 doesn't even apply anymore, I doubt there are that many 4:3 HDTVs on the market anymore and how does 10 even apply to buying a TV?
bellboy26
Dec 26th, 2006, 02:48 PM
stupid question
but can I hook my computer up to a 42" plasma?
is an LCD easier for this?
gordholio
Dec 26th, 2006, 06:17 PM
I guess we're all assuming the OP is looking to buy a high definition television.
He didn't say, but I assumed that.
gordholio
Dec 26th, 2006, 06:18 PM
Some points in this article are stupid.
2) Slim is in? What the hell? What does it matter if it's "in" or not. A good LCoS or DLP is fine. Slim in in, it's like they're giving tips on you buying clothes or something.
1 & 4 are the same points. So are 6 & 7.. 8 doesn't even apply anymore, I doubt there are that many 4:3 HDTVs on the market anymore and how does 10 even apply to buying a TV?
It's just a guideline. There are other sites that will give good information too.