Re: It's finally going to happen!

I saw a 72" Samsung DLP in a store a few months back and the TV itself was impressive but I didn't like the black levels. The blacks looked too gray and the contrast ratio was ok but not GREAT. It said something about being 3-D ready and all that, looked great otherwise just not happy with the image.

Great bang for the buck in my opinion and if they can get the picture quality up I would definitely consider it.

"I have to make compromises with the wife." --bladerunner

I hear that.

In my room I've moved the couch out from the wall about a foot or so, and the Wife-O-Meter has been very understanding. And because the television is a big CRT, it sits out from the facing wall by a few feet. When I eventually get a thin-walled TV, it will sit farther back against the wall, and I can move the couch back against the facing wall, meaning I can enjoy a bigger screen.

John

John,

I'm kind of in the same situation as you in space. Eventhough I have what is called a "Great Room" it also gets utilized for an excersize machine I hardly ever use, and it is setup to accomodate a dining area. Therefore, I also sit about 5 1/2 to six-feet away from my current set, but the way I have the room aranged, if you sit in the "Jaba" chair you're a good 10 to 11-feet away.

From what everyone is suggesting, it appears I'll probably go with a 56" for minimum size. I still have enough space in the room to arange it right, if needed. And I'll make a note to check out the Sony Bravia sets.

To all,

Thanks for all your help, so far, you've all given me plenty of info to take on the hunt. That includes YOU Mr. Jimi Love!

Tim,
Your wecome. Let us know what you get,and have a GREAT time feeding our starving economy.

Tim,

It appears that Universal caught wind of your decision! Thanks for that. I'm wondering if you could shoot Paramount an e-mail and let them know what you are up to as well.

Thanks,

Uni

I was in a store a month ago. They had a plasma next to a DLP. They were showing a pond with colored lights underwater. The plasma showed the lights in natural detail, while the DLP looked washed-out and [mono-colored??] by comparison. But different kinds of sets are better at different kinds of images.
I saw LCOS a few times and was surprised I didn't like them too much even thought he technology looks like they should be great.
I think the LCD's have made the biggest improvements over the past five years. They are so bright with good viewing angles, and faster refresh rates. But definitely test to see if it can produce lots of subtle shades.
For a big set, I would get 1080p. I would also get a set with a black frame/border. They blend in nicely with the (evil) black bars.

"The plasma showed the lights in natural detail, while the DLP looked washed-out and [mono-colored??] by comparison." --mra

The problem comparing TVs in a store is not knowing how each TV is adjusted. With so many settings for color, tint, contrast, brightness, sharpness, etc., unless both televisions are adjusted for optimal picture quality, comparisons can be unfair. Being naturally suspicious, I even fear that some stores intentionally adjust some sets to look better or worse than others, depending on what they're trying to sell at any given time.

John

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You mean Vancouver B.C., right? I ask because I'm from Vancouver Washington, which always gets confused with Vancouver BC. Nevertheless, I've been living in Phoenix for the past 13-years -- I'm sure that would be a costly delivery. lol

Yeah I meant Vancouver, BC...home of the most expensive real estate in Canada. I want to live downtown and to buy anything in my price range (350-400k), I'm looking at only 500sq ft....totally brutal.

Screw it, I'll just sit two feet from the screen.

Hey Tim... here's another HDTV (and special price) for you to consider - this time an LCD. I received a Costco Specials email and they have a great deal on this Toshiba LCD...



> Toshiba 47" 1080p LCD HDTV - just $1299 until May 2 (a $300 discount)

-ColorBurst™ Wide Color Gamut LCD
-PixelPure 3G™ 14-Bit Digital Video Processing
-DynaLight™ Dynamic Back Light Control
-15 Pin D-Sub PC Input
-3 HDMI Inputs
1-year warranty DOUBLED to 2 years (when buying from Costco)



Toshiba has some great quality LCD TVs, and Eddie recommends them too. I prefer plasma (as you know), but you have to consider several factors in your choice of which TV to buy. Happy shopping!

-JIMI (the Voodoo Child)

And speaking of plasma... Sam's Club has a 50" 1080p Panasonic model on sale for just $1788 - VIEW INFO



-JIMI LOVE (the Voodoo Child)