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Just bought a 50" plasma....AWESOME

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I cant beleive i waited this long.....just thought id share...
 
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I heard the electric on those is crazy. Let us know if it affects your bill a lot.
 
post a pic with a porno on the screen. Some of your hetero stuff please (if you have any)
 
Phillips....not the best but it does the job and didnt want a 42"...pic looks fine and DVD with the HD hook up look amazing....so worth it....
 
was it between Plasma, DLP, and LCD?

just curious why you went with plasma?
 
DLP is just a thinner version of a projection tv...not worth it..plasmas dont burn out any faster than LCD....i only got it cause it was an unbeatable deal..
 
plasma is a better picture than DLP, LCD, HIV, whatever else is out there. I got a couple of 42s, also have an Aquos LCD, no comparison. Depth perception is the difference.

Electric bill is not that bad - a PC on the Internet is worse.

Recommend you take the warranty / service plan. One of the reasons plasmas are so expensive is that they burn out / break a lot. For real bor, my first plasma set just blew out...also a lot of them have power supply issues.

take the service plan.

that said, congrats.
 
Yeah, I have been thinking about upgrading the old bood tube myself. One of my buddies was banging this chick at Best Buy that has an incredible employee discount. She must be banging someone higher up the food chain there. 50% off anything in the store. We use her for all our electronic needs now. I still don't know how she pulled that discount, but I'm not asking questions. I may have to pick up a plasma soon, real soon.
 
whenever I watched Plasma screens in a store it seems like they are really clear during stationary scenes but the edges get somewhat fuzzy when it starts to move - action scenes.

I'll have to check them out again.
 
electronics companies are reporting flat screen technology costs dropping so quickly, off brand 42" plasmas will be sold for under $1,000 by Christmas, hope you got a good deal orb
 
bran987 said:
electronics companies are reporting flat screen technology costs dropping so quickly, off brand 42" plasmas will be sold for under $1,000 by Christmas, hope you got a good deal orb
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ive seen the same thing, they are already a hell of a lot cheaper than they were a year ago
 
bran987 said:
electronics companies are reporting flat screen technology costs dropping so quickly, off brand 42" plasmas will be sold for under $1,000 by Christmas, hope you got a good deal orb
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Cool. Santa better bring me one or else I'm raping a couple of his reindeer.
 
Consider we are near Flexible Display technology....

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A flexible display is as you have discovered a display capable of being bent, twisted, even rolled up like a newspaper, but capable of transmitting images whatever shape it is in.

So Universals FOLEDs can be pulled out of a pen or watch then it rolls back into the device. They are being funded by US Defence research, imagine the soldier in the field pulls out his pen, rolls out the screen, logs in to HQ or checks latest video recon, then the screen retracts back into the pen and the soldier moves on, no bulky equipment or weight.

http://www.universaldisplay.com/

Flexible displays are still some way off from reality and revenues, so there might be a lot of developments from other companies before Universal get their FOLEDs into a market place, but PANL are the leaders right now.

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how awesome is that?
 
Hopefully you got a killer deal because the 42" and below plasmas will be dirt cheap by years end. The larger versions (above 42") are just now being mass marketed, so the cost is still up there.
 
i got it for half of what top brand 50" plasmas are selling for....considering a sony 50" is anywhere from 7 to 9 g's i feel good about the purchase...
 
Y_lifter said:
Good thing you bought it now before getting involved with women and all..

All your cha-ching just goes POOF !
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i actually live with my GF...shes a keeper for letting me buy this....now she wants some stupid hand bag Louis Vuitton Crap..damn you Jessica Simpson..1000$ worth of canvas..not even leather
 
Are you a homeowner or one of them n****r rich mofos? :)
 
i just bought a 42" plasma screen for my new house.. i love it! i got a dell b/c i got a huge discount on it from my dad's work!
 
Please tell me it's HD (not EDTV) and have a HD channels subscription? It'd be a waste to not. Depending on where you live you might be able to pick up off-the-air HD broadcasts of your local network affiliates.
 
jrc04444 said:
i actually live with my GF...shes a keeper for letting me buy this....now she wants some stupid hand bag Louis Vuitton Crap..damn you Jessica Simpson..1000$ worth of canvas..not even leather
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You're getting off cheap.

http://www.rte.ie/tv/offtherails/20041027section1.html

I just went on a trip with a girl who - whenever she bought a bag - had to buy a matching one for her mom. She had all the Hermes shit too.

WOmen and their bags are crazy.
 
Plasmas are not neccessarily the best PQ out there. There are different factors involved in choosing a display. Some people need a brighter screen because of too much light in the room, some people need a non glare screen, some need it thin while others can afford the thickness of a dep TV (like me) and still get a superb picture.

You really have to look at the environment in which you watch the Tv and assess it that way instead of "Which TV is best?" kind of thing. You can't go wrong with any of the new technologies these days and if you get a "great deal" then go for it, but the above still holds true because there are faults with all TV types... even Plasmas.

The Sony Qualia is the best TV out there now IMO. It's 70 inch and was msrp for about 10k Not bad considering the size and it blows away other TVs. 1080p HD YES that's a P! I think they raised the msrp after it got rave reviews, but I'm sure in no time it'll come down to 6-8k.

And like Deltree says you should get a HD feed, like an antenna (for free HD, locals) and/or satellite or cable with HD programming. You need to ask them specifically for HD programming to get it.

Hate to do this but I have to ask... How do you have the TV connected? From best to worst is

HDMI cable
DVi cable
Component cable
S-video cable

and last AND least composite cable (red/white/yellow)

Please connect with at least ABOVE THE S-Video cables if you can with the DVD player AND with the cable box or sat box. If you can go all HDMI, that's the best bet. If you go with HDMI, then DVi... that's great too Use all the top cables you can and go down the list with the connections available at your TV... and boxes/equipment.

Enjoy... and PLEASE inform me of these freaking threads. I'm getting old and can't keep up any kmore with this stuff. I almost missed this one! Damn you people!
 
gonelifting said:
HDMI cable
DVi cable
Component cable
S-video cable
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Good post GL. I agree with most of the stuff you said. But HDMI and DVI are essentially the same. HDMI just has some added capabilities like a/v in one and encryption but both carry the same digital image signal. I have my Dish HD receiver connected via HDMI to DVI cable since the receiver uses DVI but TV has HDMI (HDMI is reverse compatible). But I agree that if your set and players, and receivers have HDMI it's usually better to use those connections.

There's nothing worse than seeing someone drop dough on a HD set and have it hooked up to a 480i signal. You wouldn't believe how many people think just because their TV is HD-compatible automatically everything is now HD.

http://www.avsforum.com/ is a great site to learn more.
 
Yep^^^ The HDMI has audio included in there. It's nice to have an AV receiver to control weverything as well.

I visit that site deltree, are you a member? I agree, a lot of good info. I'm a newbie compared to those fanatics. Crazy mofos there, almost like us with weights... or donuts.
 
gonelifting said:
Yep^^^ The HDMI has audio included in there. It's nice to have an AV receiver to control weverything as well.

I visit that site deltree, are you a member? I agree, a lot of good info. I'm a newbie compared to those fanatics. Crazy mofos there, almost like us with weights... or donuts.
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Yeah I'm a member of the forum but like you not as fanatical as some of the experts. Definitely some informed folks on there. Also some of those dudes have some VERY deep pockets. I mean some of the setups in the home theater section rival some of the most extravagant "Cribs" style shit.
 
Yeah, some crazy people out there, but if that's what they like...

I got my system, not too expensive, but pretty nice for my Living Room, a few years ago and it's stll bangin hard today. Some people upgrade every 6 months/ 1 year. Damn wtf? That's fanatical. I'm holding on to my stuff till it blows up. lol

I DID get a new 65 inch HD Rear projection last year though, to replace my 50 analog. and A new DVD player to add to my other multi disk player, but speakers and amps etc... I'm keeping. I think I'm done for now.

Here's my set up.

65 HDTV Toshiba
Onkyo TXDS 787 AV receiver
Parasound 5 channel amp X 220w
Paradigm Studio Speakers all around. 5.1 channel Studio 40's in front...
Paradigm Servo 15 sub
Pioneer Elite 301 disc DVD player
Pioneer Elite 59 AVi single disk DVD player
premium cables all around... Too much $$$ for the cables. Not that they're expensive, but there's so much of them OMG! Some are $100+ each though... It adds up.

Anyway, I bought that a long time ago and hope to keep it for a while. Still going strong.

No, I won't be getting an HD DVD player. lol


but That Sony Qualia looks really good.
 
just got a 32" lcd for my bedroom. cant wait to wall mount that bitch right in front of my bed. when i remodled i left a cutout in the wall. now i need to rim it out and mount this sucker. here's a pic, not very goog though.

im gonna setup some surround sound and be better than the living room.

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gonelifting said:
No, I won't be getting an HD DVD player. lol
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Maybe not THIS year :) We'll have to see how the format wars plays out between blu-ray and HD-DVD. A lot of guys at the AVS forum use DVHS. Too early (or expensive rather) to be on the bleeding edge of a non-standard media that changes every year.

Quite a nice setup you have there. I don't see any reason why the core of your sound system will need upgraded anytime soon. Maybe a new reciever in a couple years and some add-on speakers for 30.5 surround lol.
 
Yes! The receiver has been needing a change ONLY because I want HDMI switching capabilities. I'm only using the receiver as a pre-amp now and running the Parasound 220x5 to the speakers. I like the receiver for convenience, but need a new preamp with the hdmi switching which is too much money right now.

Nah, the 5.1 is good enough. No need for more speakers. 10.1 and stuff lol. I hate to say it... but my rears are in ceiling speakers (oh the shame) lol but they are Paradigms and great quality. I really have no space for rears as I don't have a back wall. It's all good though. The house still shakes when the system is called upon.

Minimum 70-80 inch or a projector for the next screen. I can sit 35 feet away sometimes, so it'll never be big enough.
 
i was between the plasma, and a nice projector system. i went with front projector and screen because it was much cheaper, 100" widescreen, and i have a light controlled room just for the setup. its nowhere near as bright as a plasma, but its huge and i gots the computer hooked up.
 
Nice^^^^

Also, Spongebob's wall is pretty cool. I have an LCD on my wall and wish I'd have thought of that before I bought it. I did'nt just finish renovating though. Even with the LCD on the wall, it's still too far out IMO. I can still move it in slightly, if I have time that might be a good project for me to do.

It's a small 22inch display. I had a thread here on how the before and after went with pics... good thread, I can't find it though. lol There were cables everywhere and now they're all in the wall hidden.
 
gonelifting said:
Plasmas are not neccessarily the best PQ out there. There are different factors involved in choosing a display. Some people need a brighter screen because of too much light in the room, some people need a non glare screen, some need it thin while others can afford the thickness of a dep TV (like me) and still get a superb picture.

You really have to look at the environment in which you watch the Tv and assess it that way instead of "Which TV is best?" kind of thing. You can't go wrong with any of the new technologies these days and if you get a "great deal" then go for it, but the above still holds true because there are faults with all TV types... even Plasmas.

The Sony Qualia is the best TV out there now IMO. It's 70 inch and was msrp for about 10k Not bad considering the size and it blows away other TVs. 1080p HD YES that's a P! I think they raised the msrp after it got rave reviews, but I'm sure in no time it'll come down to 6-8k.

And like Deltree says you should get a HD feed, like an antenna (for free HD, locals) and/or satellite or cable with HD programming. You need to ask them specifically for HD programming to get it.

Hate to do this but I have to ask... How do you have the TV connected? From best to worst is

HDMI cable
DVi cable
Component cable
S-video cable

and last AND least composite cable (red/white/yellow)

Please connect with at least ABOVE THE S-Video cables if you can with the DVD player AND with the cable box or sat box. If you can go all HDMI, that's the best bet. If you go with HDMI, then DVi... that's great too Use all the top cables you can and go down the list with the connections available at your TV... and boxes/equipment.

Enjoy... and PLEASE inform me of these freaking threads. I'm getting old and can't keep up any kmore with this stuff. I almost missed this one! Damn you people!
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I have all the cables needed...gonna be hooking up my surround sound tomorrow...one thing plasmas are not good in is sound...weak..its gonna be an all day hookup...DVDR-VCR-Cable-Suuround-PS2-Xbox dont think i have all HDMI not sure..i have one and some HD cables...and a DVI cable...im gonna mess with it and see what gets the best results....thanks

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gonelifting said:
Nice^^^^

Also, Spongebob's wall is pretty cool. I have an LCD on my wall and wish I'd have thought of that before I bought it. I did'nt just finish renovating though. Even with the LCD on the wall, it's still too far out IMO. I can still move it in slightly, if I have time that might be a good project for me to do.

It's a small 22inch display. I had a thread here on how the before and after went with pics... good thread, I can't find it though. lol There were cables everywhere and now they're all in the wall hidden.
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i remember that that setup you did, it turned out nice. i have to think of a way to trim the cutout real nice because its actually bigger than the tv. the cutout is 30x40" and the tv is slightly smaller, like 36"x 22". im thinking of just building a small ledge to and just letting sit on its stand.
 
jrc04444 said:
id mount it in the hole you have them put up some moulding round it to look like a picture frame...
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Yeah, that's what I would do.

Where are you putting the cables? Are they in the wall already or will they be in front of the wall when finished? Can you snake them through the wall to have them hidden? Big difference if you can.

jrc0444, I'm sure you have enough connections on your TV to do what you need. The only limiting factor would probably be your other pieces of equipment. Use the highest to lowest with the equipment you'll use most and what THEIR highest connection is and go from there.

I'd also suggest a calibration DVD for the TV. It takes you step by step through the process of brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc... to really get the PQ the best possible (without a professional) These disks are $25-$40 depending on which you get. I would look at Avia for Home theater calibration DVD or Home theater Essentials. I think Avia is cheaper, I have that one. It's pretty good and also does your surround sound if you want in the same disk.

For the real enthusiasts, a professional ISF calibration is recommended. They're pricey, but if you have a huge screen or projector in a dedicated home theater or whatever... it's definately worth it. I pad $400 for my ISF calibration. It really does "fix" all the imperfections that the TV usually has when shipped from the factory that the homeowner will never be able to determine. Their test and calibration equipment is many thousands of dollars each. They spent 6 hours at my house calibrating my set. Not bad. It's not for everyone... we all got our hobbies....
 
gonelifting said:
Yeah, that's what I would do.

Where are you putting the cables? Are they in the wall already or will they be in front of the wall when finished? Can you snake them through the wall to have them hidden? Big difference if you can.

jrc0444, I'm sure you have enough connections on your TV to do what you need. The only limiting factor would probably be your other pieces of equipment. Use the highest to lowest with the equipment you'll use most and what THEIR highest connection is and go from there.

I'd also suggest a calibration DVD for the TV. It takes you step by step through the process of brightness, contrast, sharpness, etc... to really get the PQ the best possible (without a professional) These disks are $25-$40 depending on which you get. I would look at Avia for Home theater calibration DVD or Home theater Essentials. I think Avia is cheaper, I have that one. It's pretty good and also does your surround sound if you want in the same disk.

For the real enthusiasts, a professional ISF calibration is recommended. They're pricey, but if you have a huge screen or projector in a dedicated home theater or whatever... it's definately worth it. I pad $400 for my ISF calibration. It really does "fix" all the imperfections that the TV usually has when shipped from the factory that the homeowner will never be able to determine. Their test and calibration equipment is many thousands of dollars each. They spent 6 hours at my house calibrating my set. Not bad. It's not for everyone... we all got our hobbies....
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Hence my dilemma...i will be moving into a new home in about 6-7 mos...do I take the time and money to calibrate and hook everything up to perfection...or B- hook up as best i can for now then when i move do it right....will this do anyharm to the set? i mean for now i have the regular coax cable hooked up till my HD box arrives and the pic looks ok...not great but better than regular...dvd looks flawless with the HD cables....and will hook up surround this weekend....
 
jrc04444 said:
Hence my dilemma...i will be moving into a new home in about 6-7 mos...do I take the time and money to calibrate and hook everything up to perfection...or B- hook up as best i can for now then when i move do it right....will this do anyharm to the set? i mean for now i have the regular coax cable hooked up till my HD box arrives and the pic looks ok...not great but better than regular...dvd looks flawless with the HD cables....and will hook up surround this weekend....
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I'd wait till you moved. BUT.... only for getting cables that would require certain lengths. You would'nt want to buy a 6 foot cable now and find out you need a 12 foot cable when in the new place. Other than that, the connections would be the same.

DVDs will look great but HD is SO MUCH BETTER than DVD PQ. So, if you like the DVD, the HD will certainly satisfy you. The connections will not hurt the TV, but I would briefly look at the picture settings on the set and lower the contrast and brightness to about 50%. They're usually on VERY HIGH glaring settings from the factory because the showrooms are usually brightly lit and they don't want to risk a "dim" looking picture for prospective shoppers viewing them.

Also, the calibration DVD's can be used over and over. If you get one now, it would help and can be used later after the move. Again... roughly $30 for the DVD and it helps a ton.

Of course all this is anal type stuff. You'll be happy with your set any way you watch it, but you have (and a lot of other people have) a potentially great looking PQ set, you may as well take advantage of it's potential with these little things you can do to it. It's like having a sports car that's not tuned up and with bad tires etc...= calibration and cables. good luck.
 
gonelifting said:
I'd wait till you moved. BUT.... only for getting cables that would require certain lengths. You would'nt want to buy a 6 foot cable now and find out you need a 12 foot cable when in the new place. Other than that, the connections would be the same.

DVDs will look great but HD is SO MUCH BETTER than DVD PQ. So, if you like the DVD, the HD will certainly satisfy you. The connections will not hurt the TV, but I would briefly look at the picture settings on the set and lower the contrast and brightness to about 50%. They're usually on VERY HIGH glaring settings from the factory because the showrooms are usually brightly lit and they don't want to risk a "dim" looking picture for prospective shoppers viewing them.

Also, the calibration DVD's can be used over and over. If you get one now, it would help and can be used later after the move. Again... roughly $30 for the DVD and it helps a ton.

Of course all this is anal type stuff. You'll be happy with your set any way you watch it, but you have (and a lot of other people have) a potentially great looking PQ set, you may as well take advantage of it's potential with these little things you can do to it. It's like having a sports car that's not tuned up and with bad tires etc...= calibration and cables. good luck.
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thanks..im gonna order the calibration DVD right now....ill hit you with some more k in a day or so...thanks again for the help
 
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