Skilly Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I will be purchasing a new HDTV in September, probably a 42", maybe a 50" if the price is right. After considerable research, I can't decide on which technology to choose. I'm leaning toward the DLP, because that seems like a good quality picture for the price. Plasma would be my next choice, even though that would mean a few extra bucks. Not too sure about the LCD's. Does anyone have a DLP, and would you recommend it over a plasma? Thanks. Also, I'm looking at the Samsung model. Never owned one before, so I'm looking for opinions on that brand too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoJoTheWebToedBoy Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 It's a little pricey but have a look at this bad boy http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-50-HDT...roductDetail.do I have the 60 inch model and the picture is fantastic (can't wait for football season) It's a little higher then DLP but the picture is much better also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
montster Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 i have a 50-inch samsung dlp on order. should be here next week. i've been researching these for months. i basically narrowed it down to the 42-inch panasonic plasma or 50-inch samsung dlp, but i decided that bigger is better. do you visit AVS forum? this web site has deals for AVS forum members. all you have to do is register for a username (free) and go here. the site is reputable, although it may take about a month to get the tv. the samsungs are pretty popular, so there's a short waiting list. but there's no charge for tax (if you don't live in california or washington state) or shipping, which saved me about $500, and the prices are some of the lowest i've seen. for me, the wait was worth the savings, but i know it's not the same for everyone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skilly Posted July 14, 2006 Author Share Posted July 14, 2006 It's a little pricey but have a look at this bad boy http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-50-HDT...roductDetail.do I have the 60 inch model and the picture is fantastic (can't wait for football season) It's a little higher then DLP but the picture is much better also. Thanks. I checked that out, along with some other reviews. Very helpful. The Sony's have always provided an excellent picture, I've noticed. i have a 50-inch samsung dlp on order. should be here next week. i've been researching these for months. i basically narrowed it down to the 42-inch panasonic plasma or 50-inch samsung dlp, but i decided that bigger is better. do you visit AVS forum? this web site has deals for AVS forum members. all you have to do is register for a username (free) and go here. the site is reputable, although it may take about a month to get the tv. the samsungs are pretty popular, so there's a short waiting list. but there's no charge for tax (if you don't live in california or washington state) or shipping, which saved me about $500, and the prices are some of the lowest i've seen. for me, the wait was worth the savings, but i know it's not the same for everyone. Cool, I'll check that out. I wouldn't mind saving some money on tax and shipping! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jetsfan Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I have a Sony plasma 42" XBR My reasons: I wanted something I could hang on the wall I wanted something for watching football and the LCD's refresh rate is not up to shuff (imo) Sony makes very nice tv's. The electronic boards are well laid out and the reliability is excellent. Also, with the XBR's all of the electronics are in a separate box, so there is only one cable going to the tv. The dvd, tivo, and ps2 all are connected to the box in a cabinet, no wires, easy installation. After 2.5 years absolutely no complaints. no burn in probs from the ps2 either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 If I were buying one now, I would avoid rear-projections TVs. That includes DLP and LCD projections. I'd stick with flat panels -- either plasma or LCD. If you want a sceen larger than 50 inches, I'd look at front projectors (why get a 60" when you can have 100"?). Reason? Flat-panel prices are coming way, way down. While still a bit more pricey than rear-projectors, it's pretty clear they're eventually gonna replace rear-projection (which are heavier and have more moving things that can go wrong). Flat panels are sexier, generally have a brighter picture with higher resolution, and the wimmins tolerate the big screen much easier in a flat panel. There's nothing wrong with rear-projectors -- I have one myself, and love it. But when I bought it, a 50" flat panel was $6k. Costco has 50" plasmas at $2k now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I just went thru this a few weeks back & got some great feedback. Here's my new tube here's my original thread when I started shopping here's another after I bought I went with a 4th option - DILA or L-COS..... and spent the extra money for 1080p resolution as opposed to 720p. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Is there any reason you need a flat panel? Are you going to be hanging it on the wall? Because CRT (tube) HDTVs are still the best technology when it comes to image and longevity. Their only downside is that they aren't thin, and they are heavy as a mofo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Misfit Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Is there any reason you need a flat panel? Are you going to be hanging it on the wall? Because CRT (tube) HDTVs are still the best technology when it comes to image and longevity. Their only downside is that they aren't thin, and they are heavy as a mofo. I totally agree with that. They're just not very large. Has a tube ever been larger than 40"? I don't think you can generally buy them larger than about 36". CRT rear-projectors are fantastic -- in a completely dark room. It suffers from ambient light and a narrow viewing angle. I think CRTs will eventually go the way of CRT front-projectors and turntables: a specialty niche for the tech-savvy who are willing to pay a premium. In a completely dark room, a CRT rear-projector with, say, nine-inch guns, will give you a picture better than anything else on the market. And as an established technology, they are pretty much trouble-free, outside of having it calibrated once in a while, or at least cleaning the guns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I totally agree with that. They're just not very large. Has a tube ever been larger than 40"? I don't think you can generally buy them larger than about 36". CRT rear-projectors are fantastic -- in a completely dark room. It suffers from ambient light and a narrow viewing angle. I think CRTs will eventually go the way of CRT front-projectors and turntables: a specialty niche for the tech-savvy who are willing to pay a premium. In a completely dark room, a CRT rear-projector with, say, nine-inch guns, will give you a picture better than anything else on the market. And as an established technology, they are pretty much trouble-free, outside of having it calibrated once in a while, or at least cleaning the guns. I haven't been looking for anything bigger than 36", so you may be right. I forgot to mention that also CRTs are generally less expensive than the same size in LCD, Plasma, or DLP. But... there may be a size limit. I stay away from projections in any technology because I think they have a shorter lifespan. I haven't done research on it... but anyone I know who's had a rear-projection has had it burn out in 5-7 years. Image quality went to hell, and repairing them is a major ass-pain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 Sony is one of the top dogs..as is Mitsubishi and another brand I can't recall one's you can get at a reasonable price are definatley Samsung who is an up and comer in the HDTV format as they are really getting their weight up and I like Philips personally....oh...and Sharp...they make some nice HDTV's... Panasonic and JVC are at a higher risk to have problems.... they all are at risk, obviously...but some brands have a higher success rate... also...I have a SONY LCD....LCD lasts longer and is easier to repair when the bulb blows out....you just pop the frame off (it has 2 knobs you turn and that's it) and replace the bulb and it's like a new TV... I am not sure of how you do this with DLP.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 I haven't been looking for anything bigger than 36", so you may be right. I forgot to mention that also CRTs are generally less expensive than the same size in LCD, Plasma, or DLP. But... there may be a size limit. I stay away from projections in any technology because I think they have a shorter lifespan. I haven't done research on it... but anyone I know who's had a rear-projection has had it burn out in 5-7 years. Image quality went to hell, and repairing them is a major ass-pain. I am pretty sure my TV is a projection LCD...not sure.... but it's one of the better ones...and it works perfect.... LCD projection HDTV's last an extremely long time.....LCD itself has a long lifespan.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Down Goes Frazia Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 you just pop the frame off (it has 2 knobs you turn and that's it) and replace the bulb and it's like a new TV... I am not sure of how you do this with DLP.. same with the HDLA / LCOS. i have a little side panel door that has two screws - you can replace the bulb in about 5 minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 ? I am looking for a good CRT TV for my room at work. It is a dormlike room pretty small. I was looking at the Sylvainia 27" CRT TV/SDTV flat screen. What is SDTV? as opposed to HD...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AtomicCEO Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 (edited) ? I am looking for a good CRT TV for my room at work. It is a dormlike room pretty small. I was looking at the Sylvainia 27" CRT TV/SDTV flat screen. What is SDTV? as opposed to HD...? SD = Standard Definition (480 lines) HD = High Definition (720 or 1080 lines) Edited July 14, 2006 by AtomicCEO Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
devilwoman Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 SD = Standard Definition (480 lines) HD = High Definition (720 or 1080 lines) Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pork chop express Posted July 14, 2006 Share Posted July 14, 2006 does anyone know if you can mount a dlp on a wall or must they be place on a stand? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 ? I am looking for a good CRT TV for my room at work. It is a dormlike room pretty small. I was looking at the Sylvainia 27" CRT TV/SDTV flat screen. What is SDTV? as opposed to HD...? Sylvania is a brand that usually has problems in under 2 years....I wouldn't recommend it, unless it's for children... but for a dorm...sure, why not...it's cheap and gets the job done.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 does anyone know if you can mount a dlp on a wall or must they be place on a stand? I have only seen flat LCD's or Plasma's that are wall mountable... the only DLP's I've seen were big screen that were built like projection TV's but alot slimmer.....they aren't made for mounting, though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swampnuts Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 It's a little pricey but have a look at this bad boy http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-50-HDT...roductDetail.do I have the 60 inch model and the picture is fantastic (can't wait for football season) It's a little higher then DLP but the picture is much better also. I have this tv. It rocks for sports! Bring on football season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Twinky Posted July 15, 2006 Share Posted July 15, 2006 (edited) I've owned the Samsung HL-R6167W since May of 2005, and have loved it tons! I would recommend looking into the newer Samsung 1080i model HL-S6187W. Here is the Picture I paid $2700.00 for the HL-R6167W (which was a steal at the time) at Circuit City, but one can be had now for just under $2000.00 or so. Prices here Good luck whichever way you decide to go... S.T. Edited July 15, 2006 by Super Twinky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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