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| J_K_M_A_N:
--- Quote from: shmokes on October 11, 2006, 12:11:07 am ---They're nothing like the size of the projection TVs from even four and five years ago. --- End quote --- They still have CRT projection screens that are somewhat big and still heavy. If you really want a big screen but don't want to spend over $1000 then you can pick one of those up. I see them in the 50" range for about $800-$900. When I went looking for a new TV I started with looking for about a 32"-36" HDTV. Then I figured if I was going to spend that much money on a 32" HDTV tube, I should just get a big screen. Then I checked into the CRT projection TVs that were about $900-$1100 at the time, and I found out about burn in and weight. So then I went looking at 44"-50" DLP or LCD projections. I ended up getting a Panasonic 50" LCD Projection TV and I love it! Very light weight and fantastic picture. Too much money but what the hell. (I should have waited and gotten a 60" or bigger) J_K_M_A_N |
| SNAAKE:
--- Quote from: koz319 on October 10, 2006, 08:35:36 pm --- --- Quote from: koz319 on October 10, 2006, 04:28:04 pm ---snip --- End quote --- np! --- Quote from: SNAAKE on October 10, 2006, 07:13:14 pm --- thanks for info ! so I am guessing I should be a looking for a flat panel LCD monitor ? also, is rear projection HDTV same as DLP ? I saw this 60" rear projection panasonic HDTV at compusa for only like $1700. are there any burn in issues with rear projection ? --- End quote --- Pesonally, I prefer plasma to most of the LCD TV's but really, its all about size/cost/what you like best. On either the plasmas or LCD's , you may want to check out the black level (how dark the screen gets with a completely black screen), and the contrast in low light scenes. You may prefer how one type handles this better than the other. For the smaller size TV's, LCD is probably the way to go. (I dont know if anyone makes a plasma less than 42") If you're worried about burn in, LCD will be worry free. There are no flat panel DLP's you can hang on the wall to my knowledge. Rear projection HDTV are typically either DLP,LCD,or LCOS/SXRD. There really is no burn in with these types of sets. (Older projection TVs were CRT, which can burn in.) There is 'burn out' though :) , after many many many (many) hours of watching one of these types of rear projection sets, the bulb in it will need to be replaced. These can cost a little bit (in the hundreds, not in the 10's). You can get a fantastic picture at a pretty good size/cost ratio though! And although you cant hang them on a wall, you can some pretty slim ones these days, especially if you want to put one in the corner of the room. What are you primarily going to use the TV for? (movies, normal watching, gaming?) Just dont get me started on projectors, I may never shut up :) Koz --- End quote --- we need 2 new tvs. my brother wants a flat panel in his room because he doesnt have space for a big one and we can have a big one for the living room. I guess I will go with a rear projection DLP HDTV as shmokes suggested and an LCD flat panel. the lcd will be for watching movies and tv. and sometimes I might use the rear projection for gaming. you can post a thing or two on projectors too..always good to know ! :) |
| ChadTower:
Keep in mind you can get a 27" CRT for $75 at a pawn shop. All things considered, that's probably a bigger bang for the buck than anything you could ever find at 50"+. |
| SNAAKE:
shameless bump ! is this a good deal ? I've seen one just like this at compusa for 2k but about the same as this one. http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1488051&Sku=S223-5008 |
| DrumAnBass:
My parents have that Samsung and it is a nice set. I like my Hitachi LCD rear projection better however. Remember - it is not a "hang on the wall" TV - it is 14" deep. But much less expensive than the equivilent size LCD or Plasma, and generally just as nice a picture. I would recommend buying an extended warranty however. Normally I avoid warranties like the plague but with something like this it can easily pay for itself. Sears has an extended warranty that covers bulb replacement as well, and bulbs can be $300... Take a look at the Hitachi sets - I really like em. http://www.hitachi.us/tv/browse/lcd/lcd/lcd_index.shtml |
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