Who here has a big screen?

[gymrat]

am thinking of getting one soon. Just looking for some feedback. These two are the ones i'm looking at right now.

the Hitachi 51'

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...id=0770HDS0010046762&catid=11299&newdeptid=11

and the Panasonic 53'


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...id=0770HDS0010042332&catid=11299&newdeptid=11

 

[gonelifting]

am thinking of getting one soon. Just looking for some feedback. These two are the ones i'm looking at right now.

the Hitachi 51'

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...id=0770HDS0010046762&catid=11299&newdeptid=11

and the Panasonic 53'


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...id=0770HDS0010042332&catid=11299&newdeptid=11

If I were to choose from the above two, I would go with the Hitachi because of the 720p capability. Also, it says on the site you posted $2300 I found it for $1500 plus. I'm sure you`re looking around though, right? Please don`t pay $2300.

I have`nt looked around but there are better TV`s out there Im sure. Have you looked at Sony`s. (don`t know the price)

 

[madbomber31]

If I were to choose from the above two, I would go with the Hitachi because of the 720p capability. Also, it says on the site you posted $2300 I found it for $1500 plus. I'm sure you`re looking around though, right? Please don`t pay $2300.

I have`nt looked around but there are better TV`s out there Im sure. Have you looked at Sony`s. (don`t know the price)

i have a 54 inch AKAI.. yes, i said AKAI.. it was 800 bucks plus at sams club... they have a high def version for 1100.. believe it or not i am SUPER satisfied with my tv to date... plus, at sams the warranty was 80 bucks compared to the 300 plus from best buy/similar... i'm cheap, i have to cut corners where possible....

 

[gymrat]

If I were to choose from the above two, I would go with the Hitachi because of the 720p capability. Also, it says on the site you posted $2300 I found it for $1500 plus. I'm sure you`re looking around though, right? Please don`t pay $2300.

I have`nt looked around but there are better TV`s out there Im sure. Have you looked at Sony`s. (don`t know the price)

the price was shown in Cdn $ bor.

 

[wutangnomo]

am thinking of getting one soon. Just looking for some feedback. These two are the ones i'm looking at right now.

the Hitachi 51'

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...id=0770HDS0010046762&catid=11299&newdeptid=11

and the Panasonic 53'


http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pr...id=0770HDS0010042332&catid=11299&newdeptid=11

Gymrat my brother and I bought that exact Hitachi model (51") a couple months ago from Future Shop. You cannot match Hitachi quality and build bro. Here in North America it's all about Sony and those other fancy dancy models because of the looks, but Hitachi is untouchable in Japan. The only other model I'd consider is the Toshiba.

You missed it dude. Future Shop had a special VIP night which I don't think was advertised (or perhaps I'm mistaken). They gave about a $4-500 credit in which you could use it against any purchase. We got our 51" Hitachi for $1900 CAN.

 

[gymrat]

Gymrat my brother and I bought that exact Hitachi model (51") a couple months ago from Future Shop. You cannot match Hitachi quality and build bro. Here in North America it's all about Sony and those other fancy dancy models because of the looks, but Hitachi is untouchable in Japan. The only other model I'd consider is the Toshiba.

You missed it dude. Future Shop had a special VIP night which I don't think was advertised (or perhaps I'm mistaken). They gave about a $4-500 credit in which you could use it against any purchase. We got our 51" Hitachi for $1900 CAN.

right now we can get that panasonic set for 1999, and future shop will throw in suround sound system and a five disk dvd player. (both of which will just use with the old tv any)

 

[wootoom]

i do. but its shitty. i want a plasma screen them are cool

 

[wutangnomo]

right now we can get that panasonic set for 1999, and future shop will throw in suround sound system and a five disk dvd player. (both of which will just use with the old tv any)

Future Shop is doing a lot of bundling promotional deals now for Christmas of course. If I were you I would wait until Boxing Day. Can you stand crazy long lines?? Seriously bro wait until Boxing Day and you'll save even more.

Mind you we got our tv a couple months ago for a great price which still can't be beat. I believe it was a $500 credit they gave us in which we could purchase whatever we wanted in the store. We asked if we could use the credit towards our big screen and they said yes.

My brother is a super high-tech guy and wanted the best of the best, which is why he got the Hitachi. Panasonic's are fine if you aren't one of those high-tech guys who needs to have the best specs. In Japan Hitachi dominates for a reason, and I should also note that Hitachi supplies many of the parts used in Sony's, Panasonic's, etc.

 

[gonelifting]

the price was shown in Cdn $ bor.

oops sorry bro. Looks like a good deal then. I say the Hitatchi.

PS don`t expect High def channels without an antenna or High def cable or HD satelite reciever. Just a warning... the picture CAN look worse when viewing standard signals with a high def screen. (as opposed to HD signals on an HD screen.) Nothing to worry about though, just a "look for it/ don`t be surprised" thing.

 

[Dial_tone]

I like tv but I have no need or space for anything over 40". Right now I have a 32" and I'm about to get a 36" also. I can't see spending $1500+ on a television, especially when I don't even have a house.

 

[hanselthecaretaker]

If I were to choose from the above two, I would go with the Hitachi because of the 720p capability. Also, it says on the site you posted $2300 I found it for $1500 plus. I'm sure you`re looking around though, right? Please don`t pay $2300.

I have`nt looked around but there are better TV`s out there Im sure. Have you looked at Sony`s. (don`t know the price)

 

[gymrat]

I like tv but I have no need or space for anything over 40". Right now I have a 32" and I'm about to get a 36" also. I can't see spending $1500+ on a television, especially when I don't even have a house.

If you buy a big enough TV you can live in the box idiot.

 

[gonelifting]

what`s the exchange rate to US $$`s?

 

[WolfPack Charlie]

I've read that the new DLP TVs are the best TVs out dollar for dollar. The plasmas are so expensive and can get fucked up from things that are in the same spot for long periods of time....like sports scores. Same with LCDs but less chance of having that problem. LCDs supposedly last longer than Plasmas but not as long as the DLPs. The DLP sets are not super thin but much smaller than my old 60 rear projection. More TV for your buck with DLP, and better quality than projections.

 

[Hurricane Man]

I've read that the new DLP TVs are the best TVs out dollar for dollar. The plasmas are so expensive and can get fucked up from things that are in the same spot for long periods of time....like sports scores. Same with LCDs but less chance of having that problem. LCDs supposedly last longer than Plasmas but not as long as the DLPs. The DLP sets are not super thin but much smaller than my old 60 rear projection. More TV for your buck with DLP, and better quality than projections.

Yep! plasmas have DOGs thats digital onscreen graphics scan this allows the screen to rotate slowly in a circular motion preventing a burn ,however if the DOG is turned off and a burn occurs its not covered under warrenty

 

[HS Lifter]

51" Sony Hdtv here...

 

[gonelifting]

LCD`s do not have a burn in problem. They also have a 60,000 hour life expectancy. If you watch TV 10 hours a day, it would take 16 years to go...

Some characterisitics of Rear Projection TV`s are still the best out of the new technologies.

 

[gymrat]

i've read that most (maybe all) manufactures will be getting of the CRT market in regards to big screens.

 

[RaZor Ramon]

I have an old school (1997) 61" Philips Maganovox. When I get a new one I am thinking about just getting a projector since they don't really make screens that big any more in terms of screen height with most big screens are today being 16:9 instead of 4:3.

 

[EnderJE]

I want one! I only have 35...sniff.

 

[gonelifting]

I have an old school (1997) 61" Philips Maganovox. When I get a new one I am thinking about just getting a projector since they don't really make screens that big any more in terms of screen height with most big screens are today being 16:9 instead of 4:3.

EXACTLY, that`s what I was thinking. I have a 50 inch though but would have to get at least a 65 inch wide screen to rival or top a 50 inch 4x3 tv. So I got my eye on the Sony 70 inch xbr. Damn sweet! Check it oput, it`s an LCD rear projection. 70 freaking inches. I love it.

link to the TV http://www.dealtime.com/xPO-Sony_KDF_70XBR950

 

[SaraO]

I have a Toshibba 48" that i have had for like 9 years. Never had any problems with it!

 

[madbomber31]

the projectors are not that expensive at all... i'm considering that for my next tv. but do you need a special screen?

 

[RaZor Ramon]

the projectors are not that expensive at all... i'm considering that for my next tv. but do you need a special screen?[/QUOTE

Not really. You can just show them on a white wall. I think on something like an empty painting canvas or movie screen would be best though.

 

[gonelifting]

the projectors are not that expensive at all... i'm considering that for my next tv. but do you need a special screen?

Projectors AND screens are expensive for the good quality ones. Several thousand for the set up. If you spend money on a projector, you`re well advised to get a screen for it. The screen is half the battle when viewing projector images.

Also if you watch a lot of TV, you may not want a projector because they have a shorter life span (the bulbs) and they`d have to be replaced more frequently about $400 each bulb. It varies depending on model of course. Also you need a pretty dark room to view a projector. Again, depending on how much you spend, this will vary.