What to look for in a new TV?

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?

Here's a start:

http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/15546132/

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)

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?

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.

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Originally Posted by bembol

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.

You only need to know two things: Panasonic and Plasma.

Originally Posted by sportmiester

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).

Originally Posted by gordholio

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?

stupid question

but can I hook my computer up to a 42" plasma?
is an LCD easier for this?

I guess we're all assuming the OP is looking to buy a high definition television.
He didn't say, but I assumed that.

Originally Posted by B0000rt

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.