Recommend an HDTV...
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Bobitron
Explorer
drothgery said:50' projection TVs for less than $2500, eh? Somehow, I'm thinking he doesn't have a room that big
No deeper than a 36" tube, and if set up correctly it looks great from as little as six feet. Of course, that is only with good sources such as DVD and HDTV. CRT Projection sets still don't do great with low res, soft sources like TV.
My last set up had my nose at 6-7 feet back and it looked fantastic. I'm a little further back in my new apartment and it lacks the same punch.
Edit: Heck, they are even cheaper than I thought.
Sony KP-51WS520
The_Universe
First Post
To each his (or her) own. Mine has a crystal clear picture, I can sit up close if I need to, and the price tag agreed with my wallet. It doesn't have a lot of additional features (pretty much none, in fact), but it gives up nothing in picture quality to some of the "higher quality" brands.
John Crichton
First Post
I'm luvin' my Sony 32' 16x9. Got it for just under $900 and the picture is fantastic. I use it mostly for DVDs and videogames (Xbox, PS2) and haven't picked up the HD feeds yet. I shopped around a ton last year and compared the LCDs and even though I need at least 2 other people to move the TV around the picture quality, especially for the price is FANTASTIC. Even now when browsing stores I'd have to pay out the rear for a plasma/flat screen and that's simply not worth at the moment - not for the prices they are asking. And the screen doesn't look better than what I have now.Mallus said:
When I get a bigger place I'll spring for a bigger TV (probably a Sony again) but if you are looking in the low-30 inch range you really can't go wrong. Of course, the only problem is the weight and bulk. Otherwise, no complaints. Just make sure to map out the area ahead of time. I sprung for the Sony stand (another $200) so it fits nice and snug at one side of the room with the surround sound setup and consoles resting next to it. I don't have alot of space to begin with but considering a dresser used to be where the TV is now I didn't lose much space at all.
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Agamon
Adventurer
Go LCD and go progressive scan (720p). The Samsung LS40 comes highly recommended.
Do not go plasma, unless you want to own an expensive piece of junk within a couple of years.
Do not go plasma, unless you want to own an expensive piece of junk within a couple of years.
asas
http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_TX_R3079WH/4505-6481_7-31420321-2.html?tag=top
Slim line 30" HDTV Tube set about $1000, not reviewed yet, but sounds like it's worth a look.
http://reviews.cnet.com/Samsung_TX_R3079WH/4505-6481_7-31420321-2.html?tag=top
Slim line 30" HDTV Tube set about $1000, not reviewed yet, but sounds like it's worth a look.
Sir Brennen
Legend
I've had a 65 inch projection Toshiba HDTV for a couple of years, and I am quite pleased with it. My only issue is that it does not have the newer HDMI all-digital connection, which would have reduced the number of cables behind my entertainment center considerably :\
