I suck at HDTV

[Madd Hatter]

I'd love to have a big screen HDTV, though I know nothing about them. I imagine if I go into Best Buy knowing nothing I'm gonna get bent over pretty good?

I'm currently thinking this model looks good: http://www.bestbuy.com/detail.asp?b=0&e=11209566&m=1&cat=24&scat=25

It has a good digital comb filter, and that's about the only option where I know what's good. No matter what TV I buy, I'd have to go buy a separate tuner for the HDTV right? Is that even worth it? I watching a 27" Magnavox now and I'm betting anything's gonna seem sweet compared to that.

This one doesn't have any A/V outputs, that won't really matter will it? I can use an audio output to hook it to my stereo, don't know what else I'd want to do with it. ...Probably have to get a new DVD player to take the most advantage of it huh? I have one of the first players Zenith ever made, the first one that was $200.

Anyway, I'm rambling. Does that TV up there look good, or do I need to look for something else?

 

[boss]

the best hd's out there are the hitachi's. they all come hd ready and depending on your equipment you may not need the converter. for ex. if you have a dish or cable and get a hd box then it will plug in with no extra box needed for you tv. if you use a t.v. antenna you will then need a 480i or 1080i box needed for use. those go for big bucks just for what they do.

 

[The Whole F/N Show]

I always like TVs HD or otherwise with tube over projection. They just have better pictures IMO. Of course you aren't gonna see a 56" tube out there. Maybe 40" but that's about it.

 

[Bullit]

Projection TVs suck IMO.

 

[TC2]

I always like TVs HD or otherwise with tube over projection. They just have better pictures IMO. Of course you aren't gonna see a 56" tube out there. Maybe 40" but that's about it.

I agree although projection screens are pretty good now.

I have this model http://catalog2.panasonic.com/webap...d=11253&modelNo=PT-53WX52&surfModel=PT-53WX52

It's really nice and the picture is the best I've seen for a projection tv, but it's still not as good as a CRT tube tv.

 

[Testosterone boy]

Want a good wide screen? Sit closer to the TV bro.

Their pictures usually suck.

 

[RADAR]

I service em.........RCA imo are the best...the entire light box pulls out..so you leave the bulky cabinet at home. HD is the way to go.....go with projection...plasmas are nice but a stationary image if left in one spot too long will leave a burn.


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[primetime21]

the best hd's out there are the hitachi's. they all come hd ready and depending on your equipment you may not need the converter. for ex. if you have a dish or cable and get a hd box then it will plug in with no extra box needed for you tv. if you use a t.v. antenna you will then need a 480i or 1080i box needed for use. those go for big bucks just for what they do.

My phillips gets HDTV without an extra box. I have digital cable and the digital cable company supplies 1 box for the HDTV and the regular cable. I am pretty sure that any HDTV ready TV would have the same set up. At least the newer models.

 

[WODIN]

The Mistubishi 65' projection HDTV totally kicks ass!!!!!

 

[RADAR]

The Mistubishi 65' projection HDTV totally kicks ass!!!!!

I agree,they have the best pic.....the point i was making was service ability....Hence RCA. but i can tell you side by side compareson if adjusted correctly(both adj) the mits is a tad better. Hell if they weren't viewed back to back tho i doubt you prob wouldn't be able to tell the difference.


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[boss]

My phillips gets HDTV without an extra box. I have digital cable and the digital cable company supplies 1 box for the HDTV and the regular cable. I am pretty sure that any HDTV ready TV would have the same set up. At least the newer models.

bro re-read my post. thats what i said.....if you have a digital cable box or satellite box that does hd then you dont need a converter.

 

[RADAR]

Satellite boxes are not high definition...only digital...there are some out there but they are pricy!!!


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