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51" Rear Projection TV - $700. Worth buying?
shmokes:
I think that using the TV as a center channel would sound bad. Speakers should match. They work as a team :) And the speaker on the TV probably sucks.
I would think LCDs would be less problematic just because they don't have a bulb that needs replaced periodically (though I've had my rear-projection HDTV for more than five years and I haven't had to replace a bulb yet). But, I have nothing to go on but gut instinct on this. I really have no idea.
shmokes:
Well, I'd say bite. Like I said, I've had my CRT rear-projection TV for more than five years and it works perfectly. I also remember that at the time Hitachi was making rear-projection HDTVs that were getting fantastic reviews.
One thing I miss on mine is 720p -- it only does 1080i. The link you gave only lists 1080i, but I'm kind of surprised cos that Hitachi is new enough to have HDMI input(s) and I thought only older sets didn't support 720p.
Viewing angles are definitely a problem with mine, as is viewing in a room with much sunlight. Neither are really big problems because I'm always sitting in front of the TV when I'm watching it and I can always close the blinds (the sunlight is a bigger pain than the viewing angle by far). But for $700 it really sounds like a good deal if you have the space.
AtomSmasher:
--- Quote from: saint on November 21, 2006, 01:58:06 pm ---Well, $700 is going to be a stretch already, so $1000 is right out. My options are to wait another year, or pick up something at a bargain prices this year. I'm looking at this as an "temporary" family room TV for the basement until I can afford one of the nice LCD/plasma/whatever TVs. However, I'm not willing to throw away $700 if there are problems with the TV or technology.
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I think you'll be fine with the tv, but since your putting it in the basement where there isn't a problem of excess light from windows you may want to look into getting a projector :)
Infocus is having a deal with one of their projectors for $599 after $200MIR and a free 92'' screen.
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ChadTower:
--- Quote from: shmokes on November 21, 2006, 01:59:16 pm ---I think that using the TV as a center channel would sound bad. Speakers should match. They work as a team :) And the speaker on the TV probably sucks.
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Any other channel would probably suck but the center channel could work. The center channel just needs clarity in the upper ranges and no substantial bass capability. I agree it's not optimal but it could work given that the center channel is commonly a different speaker than the left and right (rear and front).
Hoopz:
--- Quote from: saint on November 21, 2006, 01:58:06 pm ---Well, $700 is going to be a stretch already, so $1000 is right out. My options are to wait another year, or pick up something at a bargain prices this year. I'm looking at this as an "temporary" family room TV for the basement until I can afford one of the nice LCD/plasma/whatever TVs. However, I'm not willing to throw away $700 if there are problems with the TV or technology.
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If that's the case, you should wait. Why throw $700 at something that may be an option now but is only temporary? Especially when $700 is a stretch. I would say bank the $700 and dont use it for anything while adding to it periodically. When you decide what your price point is, then you can get the best tv available. Or when you are ready, you can take the cash and buy the best.
Don't settle for less than what you want now and lose that cash.
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