Trying to plan out a time to buy this HDTV...?

Q. The HDTV I want is the 32" Vizio VIA XVT Razor LED LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV. I love everything about this TV. Even the price. It's perfect for my room. I don't need anything big. Have a 50 inch TV in the living room, so I'm fine. I vaguely remember my friend telling me that when the new year starts (2012), they put all the old/current TVs on sale, to get rid of them, so they can get some new TVs on the shelves. Is this true?

A. when replacement models with new features come available, yes the older stock is usually discounted... but that manufacturer might not release a new model every 6 months, or every year...

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Is the extended warranty worth it for an LCD HDTV?

Q. I just bought the 32" Vizio VIA XVT Razor LED LCD 1080p 120Hz on December 4. 2011. I have until December 2012 to decide if I wanna buy the 1 year extended warranty for it. I'm torn on this. I didn't buy a warranty for my previous HDTV, & it never gave me any problems. I got that TV when HDTVs were first coming out. It was a 26" Samsung for like $720.

The reason why I ask is because I use it a lot. I'd say roughly 10 hours a day. That's how much I used my Samsung (give or take). What do you think? These extended warranties aint cheap.
I got the TV from Sam's Club. I know the Vizio brand very well! I've known about it for years. When I first heard of them, they made budget HDTVs, but now people tell me that their TVs are very good. I read all the reviews on the TV before I bought it. I think it has a 4.6/5 rating based on 96 people. I wouldn't get it if it was lower than 4/5. I LOVE the TV. Very clear & vibrant picture.

A. I always advise TV buyers to *not* buy an extended warranty or protection plan. Statistically, anything that's going to go wrong with a relatively new TV will happen during the first year when it's covered by the manufacturer's warranty. If you buy an extended warranty for 2 or 3 years beyond that, the TV may or may not fail during that time, and if it does, the cost of repair could be less than the cost of the extended warranty. An extended warranty is a gamble, and the buyer rarely wins the bet.

By any chance, did you buy the set at Costco? If yes, Costco doubles the manufacturer's warranty at no extra charge, giving you 2 years for a Vizio.
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Per your additional details: your comments about Vizio are consistent with current professional lab tests, i.e. Consumer Reports. A few years ago Vizio was widely regarded as a low-end brand. That has changed. Some of their models are now showing up on C/R top ten lists, and elsewhere. I have a 24 inch Vizio in my office, and it's as good as anything in its class.

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What is the difference between a LCD-HDTV with 720p and 1080p?

Q. What is the difference between a Vizio LCD-HDTV with 720p and 1080p? I'm considering buying the 32 in with the 720p.

A. You'd have to sit 6 feet or less from your 32" TV to see the difference between 720 and 1080 in terms of resolution. See the following chart...

http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html

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Why does my LCD HDTV have black bars on the left and right sides of the screen?

Q. I have a 32'' widescreen audiovox LCD HDTV. I also own a comcast digital cable box, which we used to view hi-def programs through component cables. We recently got a dvi cable and now sandard-def programs have black bars on the left and right of the screen. Th HD is fine,no black bars. But standard-def channels now have black bars on the left and right, but they did not before when we used component cables. Any help would be appreciated.

A. Widescreen TV's are wider than standard def TV's. You have space left over on each side when you put the shape of a standard def program on the screen. You can always stretch or zoom, but that's your preference. I would keep it as it is and see the original content the way it was meant to be viewed.

Standard-def channels have a 4:3 aspect ratio; the width is 4/3 = 1.333 times longer than the height.

High-def channels have a 16:9 aspect ratio; the width is 16/9 = 1.78 times longer than the height.

If you take a standard def image (1.33:1) and put it in a widescreen set as large as it will fit, you will have black bars on the left and right.

It used to be that all programs (movies and television) had a 4:3 apsect ratio. When television was introduced, the theatres had to have something novel to draw audiences back to the theatre. They switched to even larger aspect rations of 1.85:1 or 2.35:1 (width is 2.35 times longer than the height). Early movies like "Gone with the Wind" the original "Dracula" and even "The Wizard of Oz" were all 1.33:1 and would fit perfectly on standard def screens.

Since a lot of movies have even wider screens than HDTV's, you are going to even run into black bars on the top and bottom.

16:9 (1.78:1) is basically a compromise between standard def (1.33:1) and theater (2.35:1).

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How to get the best picture out of my 120hz LCD?

Q. I bought a 46in Samsung 120hz LCD(LED backlit) HDTV, so far at times it does seem better but there is still ghosting with the black and dark colors, the faster the picture, the more distorted and blurry it gets. Any help would be greatly appreciated. The model number is LN46C650L1F.

A. Sadly - motion blur is inherent in LCD panels with fast moving objects. The "120 hz refresh" cuts the problem in half compared to a standard 60 hz refresh model, but it is still there.

Some models have software 'enhancements' that try to smooth out the motion blur, but this sometimes causes other artifacts.

All new televisions should have their Brightness, contrast and color set to sane levels. (These are set at the factory to ultra-bright so the unit will be eye-catching if used as a demo on a bright display floor).

Get a Pixar movie and go to the disk setup menu. You will find test-patterns and instructions for properly setting the brightness, contrast and color.

This will probably reduce how noticeable the ghosting and blur are, but it will not solve it.

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How do I connect a game console to a Vizio M261VP LED LCD HDTV?

Q. I recently got a Vizio M261VP LED LCD HDTV and when I connect my PS3 with the HDMI cable, it looks beautiful. But, when I try to connect my PS2 with the normal colored cables (yellow, red and white) the audio works but the video looks mainly blue. Does anyone know how I can fix this?

A. Video actually is made up of 3 primary colors (red, green, blue) which combines to create all the shades in between. So if you can see it, your yellow cable is working. The problem is the encoder in your PS3 that combines the RGB into a single video cable. You can't fix the PS3, but you can adjust the video on your TV with the Hue control. Just remember that it affects all yellow cable inputs, so other programs may need to be adjusted back.

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What are the differences between LED, Plasma and LCD TV's?

Q. Which is the best one?

A. Instead of everyone trying to give there own opinion on the pro and con of each technology, I recommend you go online to Home Theater Magazine. Read the reviews on tvs, along with the pro and con of each technology. For 2010 they named the Panasonic Plasma tv model VT25 as the best tv, while 2009 belong to Pioneer Elite KURO which was also a Plasma tv. Plasma is still considered to have the best picture quality of all tv in the market today. All LCD and LED tv have a problem with blur motion when watching fast action sports or playing video games. To reduce reduce the blur motion you need the faster refresh rate of 120HZ or the 240HZ which also raises the price of the tv. Hope this will help you out.

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anyone have a subscription to Consumer Reports?

Q. I carried a subscription for several years. At the end of last year I decided not to renew. I never got much use from it. Now I'm looking to buy a new television and I wish to know the top recommended in the 52 - 55" size range, but I don't want to buy another subscription. If you are current, please advise.

A. The last major test/review of TVs was in the March 2010 issue. Here are the top ratings:

LCD, 52 - 55 inches

1. LG 55LH90 full-matrix LED $2500
2. Sony Bravia KDL-52XBR10 edge-lit LED $4000
3. Toshiba Regza 55ZV650U CCFL LCD $2000
(15 total sets in the list.)

PLAZMA 50-55 inches

1. Samsung PN58B650 $1950
2. Panasonic Viera TC-P54Z1 $4000 (see note)
3. Panasonic Viera TC-P54V10 $2400
(9 sets in the list)

Note: #2 Panasonic plasma has a separate receiver console that connects to the display via a wireless link.

It should be noted that these tests were conducted about 5 - 6 months ago. Prices have probably come down since then and newer models may be out that are superior to one or more of these.

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Where can I find reviews for specific TVs?

Q. I found 3 32" lcd tvs for about the same price: Sanyo, Emerson, and RCA. Before I pick one, I want to find out which one people who own them like better. Where can I go to find reviews and compare these 3 tvs?

A. http://reviews.cnet.com/televisions/

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How do I stop my Dynex TV screen from turning green ?

Q. I have a Dynex 32 HD-TV that I bought about a year ago. This past week the screen began turning completely green. I can quick fix it by turning it off then on. The TV is on most of the day and happens up to 3 times a day. Anyone know why this is happening?

A. This happens due to the low quality of parts this tv is made of. Try emailing the manufacturer and see what they say. They look good when new, but they don't last long. It is not cost effective in repairing this tv, if this is the case. I was in the market for a 32" LCD a while back. Went online to Best Buy website and read all the customers review from all brands. Panasonic had the best reviews of them all. If you look at the picture on the screen and move to an angle you will notice that most tv picture will disappear while the Panasonic does not. I actually purchase a 37" Panasonic LCD tv. Costco has the 32" for $399 and comes with a 90 day return policy and an extra year of factory warranty at no extra cost. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tvs. You will notice that Panasonic has a tv recommended in each of the price category of entry level to the high end while Samsung, Sony and Toshiba (just recently had 1 tv, Jan. issue) does not. Other brands like LG, Sharp, Sanyo and Vizio did not even get mentioned. Hope this will help you out.

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How do you make an xbox 360 work with a Bose Lifestyle 25 System?

Q. My dad just got a bose speaker system and I want my xbox 360 to work with it too because my dad watches movies on it and I play games and I need to know what I will need to connect it to the bose. I already have the white and red cable for the audio. I also have a 2004 Sony Lcd HDTV if that helps. Thank you :)

A. i don't think that bose system has audio input.. sorry i think your out of luck

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How do I set up a soundbar for my HDTV (for use with XBOX 360, blu-ray, etc)?

Q. I want to buy a soundbar. I have a Panasonic TC-L32X2 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with iPod Dock.

I'd like to buy the Philips CSS2123B/F7 SoundBar Home Cinema Speakers

First of all, are they compatible with each other? Would I need to purchase a coaxial cable to connect the TV to the soundbar? I have an XBOX 360, blu-ray player, and Wii U all connected to the TV via HDMI ports. Would I be able to hear sound from those devices if the soundbar is connected to the TV or does it have to be connected to the specific device in use at the time?

Your help is greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

A. Yes.

You will be connecting the TV to the soundbar via optical cable and the setting then TV speakers to External in the user menu. Then connect everything using HDMI and your cooking with gas.

Hope that helps.

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How much energy cost will I save with an LED TV?

Q. I'm looking at purchasing a Samsung HDTV. I am comparing both the LCD and the LED options they have available. Assuming I don't care that much about the difference in picture, the biggest difference seems to be the cost, and the amount of energy they use. If the LED model uses 40% less energy, as it claims, how much savings is that for me, assuming 100 hours of use per month.

A. Samsung is the master in marketing deception.

They advertise 40% power reduction but don't provide ANY power numbers for either their LCD or LED models. A typical LCD consumes about 150-200 W, even if the 40% is true (which I doubt), we are talking 200 W vs 120 watts. 80 Watts x 100 hrs is 8 KWh , or about $1.60/month (at 20c per kWh).

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What is better a Plasma television, or a LCD?

Q. I have heard mixed feelings about the differences between the two, such as the Plasma's are only so good for so many hours. The LCD I heard the bulbs burn out fast. What's the real deal?

A. LCD - is the everyman HDTV. It is cost effective, hence its popularity. It is also physically lighter than Plasma. It tends to draw less power than Plasmas as well (though good Plasmas are now beating LCDs). It has a matte finish so is useful for rooms that have too much ambient light which can not be controlled. LCD whites are a bit brighter than Plasma whites (but how often do you crank your brightness to 100%). LCDs are considered better for gaming (but I don't think you'd be disappointed with gaming on a modern Plasma). LCDs are sharper in SD (think evening news instead of film); this isn't a good vs bad, its just a personal preference thing.

It has problems with fast motion though. That is why you see ones advertised with 120Hz refresh rates. This does not come close to Plasma though. So they aren't as good for fast motion (sports and movies). The new 240Hz ones with LED backlighting are making good strides, but right now you're paying a HUGE premium for those features.

LCD life spans are fairly equal to Plasma ones now (the better Plasmas that is). You're looking in the 60,000-100,000 range. So at 8 hours a day 365 days a year, that's 20-30 years. So either way you're likely fine.

Plasma - they have better blacks, contrast, and motion blur. They are better TVs, but you often do have to pay a bit of premium for them. Images look smoother. They have greater ranges in blacks/whites so you get greys instead of clumps of black and white. The colors in Plasmas tend to have more "pop" to them; this isn't a good vs bad thing, its just personal preference. Plasmas are great for fast motion (sports and action movies).

Plasma's are glass though so are glossy. They can have reflection issues if you are in a room with lots of light that you can't control (you can't turn off the lights and you don't own any blinds). Also for SD viewing they are a bit "softer" (think more like film less like the evening news). This isn't a good vs bad thing, its personal preference. Most plasma owners get used to it and don't mind it.

They do have to be conditioned. The gasses of new Plasmas need to be conditioned. All you have to do is keep the brightness/contrast cranked way down for the first 100-200 hours, then optimize, and you'll have an amazing TV experience.

Plasma myth (1) - They experience burn-in. This is BS, those days are gone. Just condition the gasses and then use it as normal and you're fine. Also, the better sets have built-in features to prevent this (on top of the technology just generally being better now than say 5 years ago).

Plasma myth (2) - They have short life spans. This is more BS. You can leave your Plasma on 8 hours a day, 365 days a year, for 25-30 years before killing it. So do you think you'll still want/own the same TV in 15 years, let alone 30?

Plasma myth (3) - They won't work in high altitude because of problems for the gasses. This is again no longer an issue. Current Plasmas can be purchased and used in mile high Denver, and above, so you'll be fine where ever you are (unless you're living in the Himalayas).

Plasma vs LCD - One important note though is TV size. In 42" and above you see and get the benefit of the Plasma advantages. But 40" and smaller and the benefits are diminishing. So if you're going way smaller than LCD is likely the better option.

Plasma brands - Pioneer Kuro Elite is the best, followed by Pioneer Kuro. But these can cost as much as a small car. Panasonic Viera is the next best and is much more cost effective. Then I would go with Samsung. The Panasonic TH-50PZ800 or Samsung PN50A650 would both be top notch choices.

LCD brands - I would stick with Samsung, Sharp Aquos, and Sony (but only Sony if its on sale, otherwise it tends to be overpriced). Sony stopped manufacturing LCD panels, they now buy/use the same ones used in the Sharp Aquos sets. Samsung is a step above the rest if you go with the 5, 6, 7, or 9 series models.

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What does hdmi cable do for a 32 inch lcd hdtv?

Q. I just got a new panasonice lcd hdtv 32 inches 720p. What would the benifits of getting an hdmi cable be for watching dvds and cable

A. HDMI delivers uncompressed digital video and audio to the TV from another device. Since the audio and video will be kept digital the whole way, this should produce the best picture the device (cable box, DVD player, etc.) is capable of making.

Remember, even though the connection is HDMI, if the video is not HD to begin with and the device is not HD, you still won't get HD. Everything has to be HD from start to finish if you want an HD picture.

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Would the PS3 look great in a 32 inch LCD HDTV with a resolution of 720p?

Q. The reason I'm asking this, is because I'm going to get a 32 inch LCD HDTV, with a resolution of 720p, which is a Panasonic Viera. Is 720p, considered to be HD? Or, does it only apply to 1080p? Thanks.

A. PERFECT,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

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Is Sylvania a good company if i want to get an HDTV?

Q. I want to get an HDTV, and I was shopping recently and I saw a $400 32 inch Sylvania LCD TV. Is it a good company and can i trust that it is good quality?

A. Sylvania same as Emerson / Symphonic / Philips brand TV sold in USA and Canada.
http://funai.us/funai/brand/index.html
All TV by FUNAI Japan. TV designs in Funai Osaka HQ . assembly in Thailand Funai factory.use Taiwan Chimei made LCD Display.
Sylvania TV provide Acceptable Quality and reliable. is not Great but okay.nothings is bad. should be the top compare to any other Buyer / Local in house Brand.
Sylvania is not great . but not too bad, reasonable in GOOD prices .

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How good is the Sharp Aquos compared to others?

Q. I just purchased a Sharp Aquos 32" LCD HDTV. In your opinion was this a good purchase? Anyone who has one tell me if they are good.

A. Hi,
I purchased a 46 in LCD Aquos 1080p the beginning of April. Have no issues whatsoever. I spent several months researching both brand names and technology. Knew nothing about aspect ratio, 480, 720 or 1080 lines of resolution. The Aquos came out pretty much at the top when finished. I found Sears to be about the best place to make the purchase. Prices ranged from $1,699.00 to $1,999.00 for the 46 inch.. The 32 in will be of course less. For Aquos owners, Sharp offers an on-line chat during business hours to help with any problems you might encounter. Plus, a 90 day extension in warranty is given when you register your product.
Buying a DVD player that up-convers to 1080 is a must. Good luck.

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Anyone know where to look to find information on making a home theatre with a good sound system?

Q. Anyone know where to look to find information on making a home theatre with a good sound system? I'm looking at a budget of 5-7K including a 50 inch LCD. In ceiling speakers for the front two. Any direction appreciated. Thx.

A. Jefferson you already went $3,000 over budget & you forgot the 50 inch LCD.

Plus the two front speakers are suppose to be in ceiling speakers.

And those $600 Denon DRA-697CI receivers are putting out way too much distortion.
100 watts x 2 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.08% THD
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4XYgTCJKWWW/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?search=Denon+DRA%2D697ci&i=033DRA697C

Now compare that to the $500 Yamaha RX-797 receiver.
100 watts x 2 into 8 ohms (20-20,000 Hz) at 0.019% THD
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-4XYgTCJKWWW/cgi-bin/ProdView.asp?g=10420&I=022RX797

One fourth the distortion for 30% less money


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Sound-System-Help
Shopping for a sound system can be simple ...
http://www.sound-system-help.com/Articles_on_sound_systems_for_churches,_including_sound_reinforcement_topics..html
home theater audio

Ground loop problems and how to get rid of them
What causes the humming in audio systems
http://www.epanorama.net/documents/groundloop/index.html
Solving AV problems in typical home system


"Home Theatre has become as American as popcorn at the movies."
http://besthorneelectric.com/hometheater.aspx
"It is believed that the more expensive the 'gear' the better overall performance of the Theatre. To many people, retail dealers included, rely too much on the higher performance (higher cost) of the equipment to promote high end results, when lower cost (less performance) systems properly setup and calibrated to the environment can perform just as well. Whether your preference is for a Large Screen Rear Projection TV (RPTV), the latest in Flat Panel or Front Projection systems or even just a plain old tube TV a solution is there. A Home Theatre can be no more than adding a good, cost-effective surround sound system to the Family Room TV or to the ultimate high-end theme theatre that spares no expense � or somewhere in between"

DVD Talk Forum
http://www.dvdtalk.com/forum/archive/index.php

Home Theater Forum
http://www.hometheaterforum.com/htf/index.php

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I personally like the sound of these ceiling speakers.
JBL SP8CII 2-way / 8-inch woofer In-Ceiling Round Speaker
$180 each ($1080)
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4147363

For your center speaker.
JBL HTI-55 2-Way In-Wall Speaker System $120
Dual 5" Bass Drivers and One 1" Swivel Mount Tweeter

JBL HTI-88 HTI88 � HTi Series Dual 8" In-Wall Passive Subwoofer $220
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4095857
Maximum Recommended Amplifier Power 250 Watts per Channel
(Impedance 8 Ohms nominal per Woofer)
JBL Back Box for HTI88 in Wall Subwoofer $230
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4095979

Yamaha RX-V2600 7.1 Channel Digital Home Theater Receiver $1,300
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4059002
0.04% THD at 20-20,000 Hz (8 ohms)

Yamaha RX-797 Stereo Receiver $500
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4059000
(For the subwoofers.)

Sharp LC-52D62U 52-inch 1080p Aquos LCD HDTV $3,500
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4141684
Table Stand: Included.

$6,950 total

But if you went just 4" smaller you could save $1,500 on the TV.
SONY KDL-46S2010 BRAVIA S-Series 46" Digital LCD Television $2,000
http://www.jr.com/JRProductPage.process?Product=4132428
Includes pedestal table stand.

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What is the Samsung Touch of Color on the LCD TVs?

Q. I have the Samsung LN55C630 Series 6 55" Class ToC LCD 1080P HDTV but I don't notice the touch of color working. I read on a forum that it needs more light to work so I turned on more light but I still don't see it. Does it work only with sunlight reflections and is the Touch of Color a actual light or LED or just a special built in reflector?

A. "Touch of Color" just means that the TV has a reddish tinge on the unit. It is not a back-light, it is simply the color of the unit. And the red part is only about a quarter inch thick at the bottom of the unit just under the screen.

You will only notice it if light it directly on it, to see it just point a flashlight directly at the bottom of the unit. Take a look at this Tv http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/31mvqA0KEUL.jpg It's a different model but its the same idea, there is a reddish tinge of color at the bottom of the unit.

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Why do people say LCD TVs are the worst kinds of TVs because of the back light & once the back light blows out?

Q. Then you will have to buy a brand new TV.

I have an Insignia 32 inch LCD HDTV(Advanced series) and I have a feeling the back light could blow out at any moment,I have had the TV since February 27th,2010

A. >Why do people say LCD TVs are the worst kinds of TVs

Because they say silly things.

>because of the back light & once the back light blows out?

Sometimes they fail that way. With a cheap brand like Insignia it probably wouldn't be worth fixing.

>I have a feeling the back light could blow out at any moment,

Unless there is evidence of impending failure (flickering, off color startup, dim) this is a psychological problem. You have no way of knowing if it will last one day or 5 years. No TV is going to last forever.

Best Buy makes a lot of money selling extended warranties to people who have trouble dealing with uncertainty. People who "self-insure" by not buying extended warranties save money on average, but this is little comfort to the unlucky ones who's TVs die right after the factory warranty expires.

So called LED TVs (they are actually LCD TVs with LED back lights) should be less susceptible to back light failure.

Best thing to do is to stop listening to BS artists, enjoy your TV, and start saving for a new TV. That way when your Insignia finally bites the big one, you can just go out and buy a "LED" TV and a warranty with cash.

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whats the best flat screen tv out there?

Q. i have a philips LCD HDTV 1080 regular channels suck.and the color goes dark and bright sometimes on all the channels.my spending limit is 1100.and only a 47" and up.are plasmas good?i heard they get hot.whats the best tv to get?i want clear crisp sharp channels.any suggestions?

A. SD is 4:3 aspect ratio and 720x480 resolution
HD is 16:9 aspect ratio and 1280x720 or 1920x1080 resolution

So there is a discrepancy on 2 fronts. The resolution one being the more significant of the two. It means that if you play SD content to your HDTV, the HDTV is going to up-scale the SD to its native resolution. That process softens the image quite a bit. There is nothing you can do about it. This is just part of the reality of owning an HDTV in a world where SD is still broadcast. HDTV owners just get used to it, sooner or later; and they start gravitating towards more HD content.

Also, broadcast TV, even HD broadcasts, are heavily compressed. So while HD broadcast will look way better than an SD broadcast, it won't look quite as good as BluRay. BluRay just has way more data/information to work with to deliver you a better picture.

Plasma can deliver you some of the best picture quality in HDTVs at superior prices. This is because inherent to the technology is superior motion playback and superior image quality. So you're not having to pay for extra features.

LCDs need 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rates to deal with motion blur problems. LCDs need to offer your LED LCDs in order to improve blacks, contrasts, and colors (and compete with Plasma). But you, the consumer, have to pay for those features. And those features are basically just trying to make an LCD image match the quality of a Plasma. So why pay the extra amount?

Plasmas do run a bit hotter than LCDs. But we're not talking "if you touch it, it will burn you" hot. Its a few degrees. If a pet or child brushed up against it, it wouldn't hurt them in the slightest of ways. Its more of an LCD fanboy misconception than anything else.

If you do go Plasma, I highly recommend you look at Panasonic first and foremost. They are the leader in Plasmas right now. They have one of the strongest reliability reputations in the industry (if not the single strongest reputation). They deliver amazing quality at competitive prices.

As for specific suggestions,

PANASONIC TCP50U2 - 50" 1080p Plasma - $989 @ ABC Warehouse
PANASONIC TCP50S2 - 50" 1080p Plasma - $1169 @ ABC Warehouse
- the S series simply has a bit higher contrast rating than the U series, but otherwise are very similar quality sets

Panasonic VIERA S1 Series TC-P50S1 - 50" 1080p Plasma - $1,030 @ Amazon.com
Panasonic VIERA U1 Series TC-P50U1 - 50" 1080p Plasma - $962 @ Amazon.com
- the S1 and U1 vs S2 and U2 mean that these are the 2009 models and the "2" ones above at ABC Warehouse are the 2010 models. But if you're looking to save a few extra bucks, these are an option to consider

If you are really set on LCD though, for any reason, I would recommend either a Sony or Sharp series. Look for something that is 1080p and 120Hz (or 240Hz). I think you can find a 46" or 47" model with those specs and within your budget.

SONY KDL46EX500 46" 1080p 120Hz - $989 @ ABC Warehouse
Samsung LN46C630K1F 46" 1080p 120Hz - $990 @ Best Buy
Sony KDL46HX701 46" 1080p 240Hz - $1,440 @ Best Buy (I know above your budget, but is a really nice set/series from Sony, so incase you could increase your budget a bit I thought I'd throw it out there)

Oh but, please don't rely solely on my comments, or any one else's. Please do go into a store and bring your eyes into the equation. Stand back from the TVs the same distance you would be at home. Then take a long hard look at content being played on them. You can use spec sheets and opinions/reviews to help your narrow the selection, but at some point, your eyes need to become part of the decision. If you can't see a difference, go with the cheaper choice and save the $.

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How hard is it to build my own computer ?

Q. i was wanting to save money and build my own computer how hard will it be and how much will it cost

A. BUILDING A GAMING PC.
for a better understanding of what a gaming pc is and what specs/parts you should aim to use,
try these keywords in a google search "building a gaming pc" & "budget gaming pc" and read
some of the articles that show up, but to help you save some time i have also included a few
of the links that i found to be very help full.

link 1.
this site was packed with loads of good info but involves a lot of reading but as a result
when you have read as much as you can then you will have a better understanding of what it is that you are trying to build.


http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/index.html


the next 3 are a bit less reading intensive and you will quickly find there suggested parts list.

link 2.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/The-500-Gaming-Machine,1147-9.html

link 3.
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2270998,00.asp

link 4.
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/111990,building-a-1500-gaming-pc.aspx

MY BUILD LIST..........
the most recent system i built aimed towards every day use with an outlook towards gaming
with a budget set at $2500 consisted of these parts.
( mid December 2008)

motherboard - Asus M3N78-VM AMD Mainboard - 4x DDR2 / 5x Sata Raid / 1x IDE / Gigabit Lan / On board VGA/DVI/HD MI $141.90

processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 7750 2.7GHz (AM2+) - Black Edition $143.00

ram - Corsair DDR2 4GB PC-8500/1066 (2x XMS2 2GB) TWIN2X4096-8500C5 Ram $159.50

graphics card - XFX 9600GT 1GB, DDR3, 256bit, PCIE, Dual DVI, HDTV HD CP, SLI (PV-T96G-ZHF4) $256.10

hard drive - Western Digital Caviar SE 750GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA 3Gbs x2 $170.50 (each)

optical drive - Pioneer DVR 213LS Light scribe DVD Re-Writer (20x - Black) $50.60

power supply - Corsair HX-1000 1000W ATX Modular Power Supply $371.80

case - Antec Nine Hundred Black Ultimate Gamer Case (No PSU) $198.00

o/s - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit DVD - OEM $188.10

monitor - Samsung 24" 2443BW BLACK LCD - 5MS / WUXGA 1920X1200 / D-SUB / DVI $457.60

keyboard and mouse - Logitech Cordless 1500Rechargeable Desktop USB (OEM) $96.80

total cost $2406.40

(note all prices stated in my build list are in australian dollars)


i hope that the above information will help you in achieving your goal.




# PLEASE NOTE, miss matching or incorrectly installing parts may cause catastrophic failure and will lead to you spending alot more than you original savings so be sure to do as much research as possible and follow all instructions in the manuals supplied with the parts you purchase, if you even have the slightest doubt at any time during the build seek the help of a knowledgeable person.

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Cheapest computer that will run Games for Windows?

Q. Where can I find a computer that has good enough specs to run these games. If you dont know what I mean, Im talking about Gears of War PC or Halo 2 PC. The ones that will get you achievements. They all have minimum requirements to play them. I already have a monitor, keyboard, mouse, speakers. I just need a tower. What is a good cheap gaming computer that will run all of those games? Thanks

A. BUILDING A GAMING PC.
do you have what it takes to build your own pc?
it's not as hard as most people will try to tell you it is and with a little research and a few hours of reading you will be able to gain the knowledge of how the whole process works.
there are alot of good sites around that have great articles and videos that will help to show you how to put a system together step by step.
for a better understanding of what a gaming pc is and what specs/parts you should aim to use,
try these keywords in a google search "building a gaming pc" & "budget gaming pc" and read
some of the articles that show up, but to help you save some time i have also included a few
of the links that i found to be very help full.

link 1.
this site was packed with loads of good info but involves a lot of reading but as a result
when you have read as much as you can then you will have a better understanding of what it is that you are trying to build.


http://www.build-gaming-computers.com/index.html

link2.
this link will take you to a great set of videos on youtube that show all the steps of building a computer, there is seven separate movie that show you a few steps at a time.
i would also suggest downloading realplayer 11 if you don't already have it so you can download and save these movies to your computer for future reference.

http://au.youtube.com/view_play_list?p=7D3AC490264241EA

to download realplayer:
http://www.download.com/RealPlayer/3000-2646_4-10073040.html?tag=mncol

the next 3 are a bit less reading intensive and you will quickly find there suggested parts list.

link 3.
http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/The-500-Gaming-Machine,1147-9.html

link 4.
http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,2845,2270998,00.asp

link 5.
http://www.pcauthority.com.au/Feature/111990,building-a-1500-gaming-pc.aspx

MY BUILD LIST..........
the most recent system i built aimed towards every day use with an outlook towards gaming
with a budget set at $2500 consisted of these parts.
( mid December 2008)

motherboard - Asus M3N78-VM AMD Mainboard - 4x DDR2 / 5x Sata Raid / 1x IDE / Gigabit Lan / On board VGA/DVI/HD MI $141.90

processor - AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 7750 2.7GHz (AM2+) - Black Edition $143.00

ram - Corsair DDR2 4GB PC-8500/1066 (2x XMS2 2GB) TWIN2X4096-8500C5 Ram $159.50

graphics card - XFX 9600GT 1GB, DDR3, 256bit, PCIE, Dual DVI, HDTV HD CP, SLI (PV-T96G-ZHF4) $256.10

hard drive - Western Digital Caviar SE 750GB 7200RPM 16MB SATA 3Gbs x2 $170.50 (each)

optical drive - Pioneer DVR 213LS Light scribe DVD Re-Writer (20x - Black) $50.60

power supply - Corsair HX-1000 1000W ATX Modular Power Supply $371.80

case - Antec Nine Hundred Black Ultimate Gamer Case (No PSU) $198.00

o/s - Microsoft Windows Vista Home Premium 64-Bit DVD - OEM $188.10

monitor - Samsung 24" 2443BW BLACK LCD - 5MS / WUXGA 1920X1200 / D-SUB / DVI $457.60

keyboard and mouse - Logitech Cordless 1500Rechargeable Desktop USB (OEM) $96.80

total cost $2406.40

(note all prices stated in my build list are in australian dollars)

and if after reading all the above you are not you are still a bit uncertain about taking on a build yourself you can always
talk to friends that may have done it before and ask for there help,
or take a parts list into a few computer shops in your local area and see what prices they can give you for building the
system that meets your needs, also searching the keywords "good computer shops in (add your home town here )" in Google and
look through some of the forums to see what people are saying about the computer stores in your local area to see which ones
may be the best to go to by the comments that others have left.

i hope that the above information will help you in achieving your goal.

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Will 1080p HDTVs price drop by JAN 2011?

Q. I missed out on 'BLACK FRIDAY' due to low funds and wanna know if I would get similar good deals on HDTVs by Jan of 2011? My Preference... 42"-46" 1080p 160hz to 240hz. Please honest answers only. Thanks!

A. LCD 1080P models every 6 month will drop about 5 %. as LCD TV soon will replace by LED TV.
in next 3 months , after Jan 2011 Mose of the OLD MODELS 1080P LCD TV -- very sure could be another 10 % to 16 % lower .some OLD LED models could be 5 to 8 % lower .
those local house brand ( off brand ) usually clear stock after year end,could be up to $ 200 to 300 Discount , but beware of " reliability "..
if you are looking for 120 HZ / 240 HZ 1080P consider High End products. such range LED TV may not getting good prices in next 3 months.
but very sure , you get good discount for 1080P big screen 120 / 240 HZ LCD TV after new year 01 01 2011 .

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What to get, Plasma or LCD?

Q. Not sure what to purchase, new 3D Plasma HDTV or a 3D LED LCD HDTV?

A. Whether to get a plasma or led based lcd depends on your picture quality demands, budget, power requirements and design requirements.

Picture Quality: Plasma generates a picture by lighting a phosphor, where lcd's filter white light with a membrane. This gives plasma the edge in picture quality because the pixels generate the colors themselves. Also 3d is best on a plasma, since 3d cuts refresh rate by 50%.

LCD's often suffer from flash-lighting or clouding and make blacks look washed out. This is most noticeable on edge lit lcd's where the lights are in the corner of the screen. If you prefer LED for it's brightness and crispness you should definitely try to go for a local dimming LED tv. These tv's put the leds at the back of the screen and are able to shut off or dim in parts of the screen that are darker. These are a bit more expensive because they have 1300 leds opposed to 400 on edge lit tv's, but LG offers nice tv's that are based on local dimming that are affordable.

Viewing angle is best on plasma, edge lit led has horrible viewing angles, local dimming led's are better ( definitely with IPS panels ) but plasma wins here.

With regards to motion handling, plasma is still the best. LCD's got better and offer different Hz's to make the picture look smoother. (usually 120 or 240hz, higher uses a scanning backlight) Plasma uses a 600hz subfield drive system.

Plasmacells generate better colors in my opinion, but since they aren't able to completely shut off they will still leave a bit of a glow. Blacks are generally better than on lcd tv's, but there are local dimming sets that are actually beating plasma's now in terms of black level(~0.02ftl opposed to ~0.04ftl on newest plasma's). Plasma's are always better in shadow detail though because they offer per pixel control, where as a local dimming led has to cut the screen in small zones creating some spillover of light.

Budget: Plasma's offer more bang for the buck than led tv's, definately with regards to local dimming. A good 50" plasma tv is 1000-1500 dollars. A local dimming set is 1500-2000$. Edge lit lcd's generally suck. (Except samsung's top line with micro dimming plus) In the lower price segment you have more options with LED sets than in plasma, and cheap plasma's are often only 720p sets (1024x768 or 1366x768 resolution).

Power: Led tv's consume less power. Edge lit tv's use the least power.(around 100W) Then local dimming.(100-150W) Then plasma(250W average, a plasma uses less power on a dark screen). A plasma will cost you 30$ a year more on power on average.

Design: LED tv's generally look thinner and have better design. Plasma's got better though, and Samsung has introduced plasma's with an inch thinner bezel now for 2011.



I hope with this information you can make the right choice for you. If picture quality is the most important I personally prefer plasma but local dimming led's are also very good and some people prefer them. If powerconsumption or design is leading LED is the way to go. 2 recommended sets coming out around april: LG's LW7700 series for led based lcd or the Samsung D6500 plasma. They are both 3d enabled sets with active shutter glasses.

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What store or website can i go to to find a 16ft, 10 amp, 125 volt power cable?

Q. I have a samsung lcd hdtv and the original cable isn't long enough to do what i'd like to do. Also, the end that goes into the tv is 90° connection. (The connector is a 3-pin female)

A. Check Monoprice.com.

What is it you want to do anyways? If it is wall mount the TV, you cannot run the cord in the wall, if that is what you want to do. You need to install a receptacle behine the TV, wired with the same type of wiring your home is wired with.

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What is the best time to be at Best Buy for black Friday?

Q. I'm going to best buy for the Sharp 42" class LCD HDTV, and it's cost is $200. But theres only a minimum of 10 per Best Buy store. The store opens at 12:00 midnight friday. What would be the best time just to get the tv.

A. This question has been asked alot lately. Probably will be asked more the closer to D-Day it comes. That is probably the most popular item so chances are people will try to camp over night for it. If you really want it and do not mind missing thanksgiving dinner, I would start checking your local Best Buy stores the night before to see if lines are building. If they are, get in line then. If not, I would get up early Thanksgiving morning and head out there to wait. You have to have a ticket to get the HDTV. So your waiting in line for them to bring you a ticket, once they run out of tickets, that's all she wrote.

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Which Full LED 55inch Tv Brand is a good buy ?

Q. Hi guys would want to invest in a Full LED Tv. I am interested in 55inches so any one out there can recommend a real good brand out of experience or reviews. Really appreeciate thxxx.

A. Here's my list of Recommendation:

1. Sony BRAVIA XBR55HX929 55-Inch 1080p 3D Local-Dimming LED HDTV
2. Toshiba 55L6200U 55-Inches 1080P 120HZ 3DP Smart TV

But if you need LED-LCD One, my recommendation are

1. Panasonic VIERA TC-L55E50 55-Inch 1080p Full HD IPS LED-LCD TV
2. LG Infinia 55LW5600 55-Inch Cinema 3D 1080p 120 Hz LED-LCD HDTV

It's up to your budget and your favorite brand :)

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What's the best HD tv i could buy for gaming?

Q. I want a 54 inch hdtv
and i want to play xbox 360 on it and playstation 3.
and to also watch movies...from my external hard drive thru my xbox360

thanks in advance!

A. TV size matters. In 37" and smaller you don't need to worry about the high end features because you just won't see them in those sizes. You are clearly going into the sizes where it does matter. So you need to make sure you get the better features.

If you go LCD (which I don't recommend), then you want to look at LED LCD, 1080p resolution, 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rate. This will end up being a costly set, but its what you need to deliver a good experience in a TV of that size.

If can save some green, and get a better image, and go with a Plasma. The biggest thing said against Plasmas for gaming is the burn-in factor. That is no longer an issue, and hasn't been for years. But there are lots of uneducated people out there. And the better brands (Panasonic and Samsung) even include extra anti-image retention features, above and beyond the advancements in the technology.

Though with the gaming, I might hold off on that for the first 20-50 hours. And for the first 100-200 hours keep the brightness and contrast (picture) cranked way down. That will condition the Plasma set. After that optimize and enjoy.

LCDs of larger sizes are inherently flawed in fast motion playback. They suffer from motion blur. This is compensated for with 120Hz/240Hz refresh rates. This helps but its not perfect. And you pay a tone for it. Plasma is near instantaneous response time right out of the box, nothing to pay for.

CCFL (most) LCDs have muted colors, grey blacks, and average contrast. This is compensated for with the LED LCD. That greatly improves those issues. But you will pay a massive premium for this feature. And Plasma is better on all fronts right out the box, nothing extra to pay for.

Right now at Best Buy,

50"

Panasonic TC-P50G10 - on sale for $1,320
- G10 series, best there in Plasma (except Pioneer Kuro Elite)

Panasonic TC-P50S1 - on sale for $1,200
- very good performer, would be an amazing set

Samsung PN50B650 - on sale for $1,400
- if you just feel you're a Samsung person

54"

Panasonic TC-P54S1 - on sale for $1,700
- here's your 54" set, really great option

58"

Samsung PN58B550T2 - $2,600


Just for reference, LCDs

Samsung LN55B640 (CCFL 1080p 120Hz) - $1,900 on sale - 55"
Sony KDL-52V5100 (CCFL 1080p 120Hz) - $1,800 on sale - 52"
Sharp LC52D85U (CCFL 1080p 120Hz) - $1,500 - 52"

LED LCDs

Samsung UN55B8000 (LED 1080p 240Hz) - $4,000 - 55"
Samsung UN55B6000 (LED 1080p 120Hz) - $2,900 - 55" (on sale)

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Finally Buying a New TV Poll: Do you have any experience with Vizio brand LCD HDTVs?

Q. For the space I have, I'm looking at only a moderate size screen, in the 37-42" range.

I seem to be settling on Vizio and have read customer reviews, but am wondering if any of you have any experience with this specific type of tv.

Thanks.

A. I wouldn't even get close to that......



vizio means Habit in spanish....




~smile~

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What is the best store to buy electronics?

Q. I'm looking for a good Sony flat panel tv. I want quality over price but yet want the price to be fair (I'm not worrying about budget right now, I'll worry about that later lol)

Which is the best electronics store to buy tv's and any other types of electronics? (ie: best buy, circuit city, sears, etc) and WHY?

A. First you should go to a store like Best Buy, Circuit City, or even Costco to see what TV you like best for the prices they're offering. Watch the TVs (they should all have the same programming on) and see which picture you like best. Ask the sales people questions about the different specs you see listed (resolution, progressive or interlaced scanning, 60 or 120-Hz video refresh rate, contrast ratio, etc.) and ask why some models are more expensive than others. That way you'll know why the TVs are priced the way they are and which features are important to you (would you want to spend an extra $300 on a TV because it has a feature that you wouldn't use or don't notice in the picture?). Write down the model numbers of the ones you like.

Then check prices on the internet. I recommend buying on-line, because not only can you sometimes get a better price, but you might avoid sales tax and shipping.

You can use whatever shopping bot you want to search on the item and see which on-line stores offer the item at what price. But, when you see the prices and the stores offering them for a certain model, go to www.resellerratings.com/store/ and enter the name of the store in the upper right corner of the page to get a list of consumer ratings for that store. This site only has ratings from actual customers. They don't let stores enter their own bogus positive ratings (if you try to rate a company, they require an invoice number and contact info for the store, so they can verify that you're actually a customer).

If the store doesn't come up as part of the search, it hasn't been rated yet and may not be worth the risk of going through them. But, if the searched store does come up, you'll get a bunch of customer reviews - positive and negative - that will help you decide if you should take the risk with this on-line store.

I bought a 42" Sony LCD HDTV a couple years ago and the lowest price at the time was about $1650. When I looked up the store selling it at that price, most of the reviews told about how they pressure you to get the $300 - $500 extended warranty. And, when you don't get that, they charge your credit card, but tell you that your item is on backorder. Most people said they just cancelled the order after 3 months or whatever, because of being in backorder limbo for months.

I did find a store selling the TV for $1850. It was at egghead.com, which is a very reputable on-line store. They charged me California sales tax, because the TV was coming from a warehouse in Los Angeles. But, shipping was free. And, the TV arrived safe and sound within 2 days.

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What is the best LED television for people on a budget?

Q. I am moving in with my best friend who only has an old, 42 inch television. We are looking for a flat screen tv, preferably LED, must be in the forty inch range and have 1080 resolution. I have found a few tvs like this in the four hundred dollar range, but I know nothing about tvs. What is the best tv fitting these parameters in the four hundred dollar range?

A. LG 42LV3500 42-Inch 1080p 60 Hz LED HDTV is replacing my LG 37 in LCD television, my 37 inch was working perfectly but decided to up grade to full HD and the LED model, I have to say the picture color and clarity is stunning to me, minor adjustments were to make the auto picture dimming set to medium, and the usual detailing of the picture but I have all my components linked up via HDMI and I am really impressed, one feature I like is the live scan, with this turned on you can operate the television or the blue ray and the TV knows how and what to change to and back to automatically, pretty cool feature In my estimation you can not go wrong with LG its kind of a thing of either you like there products or not, I have several appliances that are LG and have never had an issue with anything, I am expecting many years of fine television viewing.

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What kind of an HDTV has the most bang for the buck?

Q. I am looking for an hdtv that is $399 or less, and I want to put into consideration all the other side costs that come with owning and maintaining an HDTV...I do plan on having a bluray player as well as an xbox, so I would want the quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal?

A. HDTV is you paid for what you get.
there is low end standard models . Mid End and Hi end models for LCD TV , there is also LED TV ( LCD -LED back-light ) that re-fine from LCD TV, but cost more.
$ 399 just enough for standard models with 720 P / 60 HZ refresh rate, that very " bad " for games / sport movies.
to enjoy Blue-Ray great quality , you need FULL HD 1080 P models.
for games , you need 120 HZ refresh rate to " cover / hide " away the " motion blur ".
you need 1080 P + 120 HZ refresh rate models for better quality. that cost more that 399.
if you looking the best , very " high as well " LED TV 1080 P with 120 HZ models is good enough.
you need to paid more for better Brand for total quality and reliable.Samsung / Sony / Sharp / Panasonic / LG / Toshiba cost more , worth to paid for.
quality to be very high as well...Overall, what is the best deal? $ 399 unable to get this !! you can get an good LCD TV. but don't excepted too high .

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How to change an hdtv in sd mode to get a hd picture?

Q. I recently bought a 37" Vizio LCD HDTV. However, when I press info to see the show it says the show then 480i SD. But I have an HD Cable Box and everything. How do I make it so I have an HD picture instead of an SD picture?

A. FIRST, you NEED to check your cable box....make sure in the menu that it's set to OUTPUT a 1080 signal.....if it's set for 480, that's all it will deliver to your TV set.

The TV itself is automatic....no settings in your TV to adjust.

Now, YOU NEED to use either an HDMI cable or a COMPONENT cable to get HD. You can't use your standard 3-wire cables to get HD.

Then tune your box to an HD station like Discovery HD...

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What should I do concerning audio with two televisions in my living room?

Q. My roommate has a 32 inch LCD HDTV and I have a 37 inch LCD HDTV. We'd like to put both of them in the living room but we're not completely sure what to do about audio when we're watching different things. Does anybody have any suggestions? Please don't put something like only use one TV. Those answers don't help.

A. Get some wireless stereo headphones.


That is the only way you can watch two TVs this size in the same room without having volume wars...

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What is the Best 70 inch LED TV 2013?

Q. Thank you for your information and are you interested to share ideas with us about 70 inch LED TV. We can offer you cheaper price and more best promotion. We confirm that the cheapest price. Please visit my site http://www.70-inchledtv.com

A. Best HDTVs (60 inches and above)

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Giant HDTVs are as American as extended-cab pickup trucks and the Super Bowl. Incidentally, they display the Super Bowl really nicely and may require a pickup truck to get them home from the store. If you have the room, browse this list and revel in sheer size.
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Panasonic TC-P60ST50


With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs.

Price: $1,678.18 - $2,099.99 (check prices)
4 stars Outstanding |Read full review» .


Panasonic TC-P65ST50


With flagship-level picture quality for a midlevel price, the Panasonic ST50 series sets the value standard among videophile-grade TVs.

Price: $2,170.96 - $2,999.99 (check prices)
4 stars Outstanding |Read full review» .


Panasonic TC-P65VT50


The Panasonic TC-PVT50 series represents the pinnacle of current flat-panel TV picture quality.

Price: $2,575.00 - $3,699.98 (check prices)
4 stars Outstanding |Read full review» .


Samsung PN60E6500


The Samsung E6500 series is an excellent television that offers classy looks, outstanding picture quality, and a great price.

Price: $1,597.99 - $1,697.00 (check prices)
4 stars Excellent |Read full review» .


Panasonic TC-P60UT50


The Panasonic TC-P50UT50 plasma TV nearly matches the world-beating picture quality of the ST50 series, at an even lower price.

Price: $1,283.96 - $1,799.99 (check prices)
4 stars Excellent |Read full review» .


Panasonic TC-P60GT50


Superb picture quality and beautiful design place the Panasonic GT50 in the top tier of plasma TVs, but it's more expensive than others with similar performance.

Price: $1,899.00 - $2,299.99 (check prices)
4 stars Excellent |Read full review» .


Panasonic TC-P65GT50


Superb picture quality and beautiful design place the Panasonic GT50 in the top tier of plasma TVs, but it's more expensive than others with similar performance.

Price: $2,279.00 - $2,999.99 (check prices)
4 stars Excellent |Read full review» .


Sharp Elite PRO-60X5FD


The overpriced Sharp Elite LED-based LCD produces the second-best overall picture quality of any TV we've reviewed since 2008.

Price: $4,443.00 - $4,555.00 (check prices)
4 stars Excellent |Read full review» .


Sharp Elite PRO-70X5FD


The overpriced Sharp Elite LED-based LCD produces the second-best overall picture quality of any TV we've reviewed since 2008.

Price: $6,563.00 (check prices)
4 stars Excellent |Read full review» .


Panasonic TC-P60U50


A low price, excellent picture quality, and bare-bones features make the Panasonic TC-PU50 series a superb entry-level plasma TV value.

Price: $898.00 - $999.00 (check prices)
4 stars Excellent |Read full review» .


Samsung PN60E8000


The expensive Samsung PNE8000 series comes through with stellar picture quality, but its main appeal is to people who crave the latest gadgetry in their plasma TV.

Price: $1,875.00 - $2,397.00 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review» .


Samsung PN64E8000


The expensive Samsung PNE8000 series comes through with stellar picture quality, but its main appeal is to people who crave the latest gadgetry in their plasma TV.

Price: $2,569.00 - $2,997.99 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review» .


Samsung PN60E550


While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive price.

Price: $1,297.99 - $1,408.18 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review» .


Samsung PN64E550


While not quite the best in its class, the Samsung PNE550 plasma still merits a look with its very good picture quality, sophisticated Smart TV platform, and attractive price.

Price: $1,997.99 - $2,297.99 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review» .


Vizio E601i-A3


The Vizio E601i-A3 is the best value yet among big-screen LED TVs.

Price: $899.00 - $1,280.82 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review» .


Vizio E701i-A3


The Vizio E701i-A3 is the best value yet among 70-inch LED TVs.

Price: $1,599.99 - $2,299.99 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review» .


Sharp LC-60LE640U


With good picture quality and great pricing, the Sharp LC-LE640U series makes a strong case for mainstream TV shoppers who want to go bigger.

Price: $1,095.00 - $2,409.00 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review» .


Sharp LC-70LE640U


With good picture quality and great pricing, the Sharp LC-LE640U series makes a strong case for mainstream TV shoppers who want to go bigger.

Price: $1,998.00 - $3,834.00 (check prices)
4 stars Very good |Read full review»

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after seeing the great graphics of the 360 & PS3, do you think these systems would last for 10 years?

Q. the PS4 and new XBOX being 2016 or beyond? i mean the next stop would be the final one since you cant go over photorealism
no, officialy the PS2 was only 6 years, because the PS3 came out in 2006. I dont care how long they make game for a system, some games for the dreamcast and neogeo are still being made after 18 years. i am talking about an official new system

A. Someone recently asked if it was really true that the ps4 and xbox720 would be released in 2010. Which is ridiculous. They might start work on a new xbox that soon, but it will take a long time to develop, and they won't likely call it xbox720, either, "720" only relates to snowboarders or skaters.

Both consoles were designed to satisfy the high-end HD market. Only a small percentage of people have HDTV's yet. After February 2009 that percentage will make a jump, but it will still be years before it even reaches the halfway point. Maybe 2013 or so.

Next, the xbox and ps3 are the limit of current home-pc processing technology. Processors reached their current, 2 to 3 ghz limit about 5 years ago, due to heat problems. A recent advance in chip technology will allow faster chips to be made, but it's not even close to being implemented yet. The xbox has 3 fast processors, and the ps3 has a staggering 7. That's about as many processors as you can put into a computer or console, and still have it be cost-effective and have developers making applications for it.

So the bottom line is basically, they CAN'T make the next generation yet. The technology it will have to involve is in its infancy, I doubt it will be implemented in time to save Moore's Law, maybe in big mainframes or servers it will be implemented in 2 or 3 years, but I think it will realistically hit PC's in about 2012 or 2013. Console developers need to see how it works in PC's before putting it in consoles, so giving them a couple years dev time would put the next generation around 2014 to 2016.

Now about that photorealism thing, I disagree, there's a lot more to do to make games more realistic and lifelike.

For one thing, most 3D games use classical rules of perspective, ignoring the way the world actually looks to your eyes. You don't see a rectangle in front of you, and you have much more peripheral vision too. If you turn quickly in a 3D shooter, straight lines often look curved. Devs have been making optical tricks to deal with this for a while, but there is much work to be done.

A couple years back, Sony showed off the first flexible LCD video screen. That's right, you could conceivably have a game system where the screen wraps around in a semicircle around you, or even a "virtual reality" room where the screen surrounds you. Games for such a system will be awesome and will take more than the next generation to handle

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Where to buy a 42-52 inch LCD or LED HDTV for a really good price?

Q. We're really looking to save money because we just bought a house, but we feel that we need a TV.
Any online store? dealer? store? I live in the Los Angeles area.
Looking for any decent brand with pretty good reviews from a price range of $400-$550?
Please help!

A. Hi Rockaholic,
You can buy Panasonic TC-P42C2 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV, Price: $469.99
on Amazon, here is the link http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003924U7A?ie=UTF8&tag=digitsy-post3-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B003924U7A

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Seniors I'm thinking of buying a new TV. What brands do you think are good and what sizes?

Q. LED, HDTV not sure what this means? Some ideas please!

A. I suggest that you look at flat panel televisions that are high definition (HDTV); Sandy Sue. There are many brands and 3 types of flat screens to choose from; Plasma screens, LED, or LCD.

Most of the brands of HDTV flat screens will work well; so shop around for price. Do a little research online; and then go into a store and check out the brands that interest you. Look at the tv straight on and from the side, to see which picture looks best. Compare the colors and clearness of the pictures.

The size of the screen will depend on the size of the room where the tv will be placed. We have two tvs, one has a 42 inch screen and one has a 48 inch screen; the rooms are about 10x14 feet. We could have gone with bigger screens, but honestly, these screens are more than big enough. If your rooms are smaller, then you could get a smaller screen.

Our 42 inch flat panel screen HDTV is an LED screen, Samsung. The picture is clear and sharp and the color is good. We can view it from the side without a problem. The screen burnt out after 2 years, and we were able to replace it, but it cost a pretty penny. The tv is now 6 years old and works like a champ.

We've had our 48 inch flat panel screen HDTV for about 18 months; it is an LCD screen and is the LG brand. I love this tv, it does use less energy and doesn't get as hot as any of our other televisions. The picture is great and we have not had any problems with it at all.

Just look for a picture that you like, a size that you like, a price that you can afford, and check reviews of the tv you are considering. I know that the choices are dizzying. We did a bit of research, went to the stores more than once, picked the televisions we liked the best, and then waited for them to go on sale.

Good luck!

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Why do I confuse my LCD HDTV with the plasma TV we have in the living room?

Q. Why do I confuse my LCD HDTV with the 42 inch plasma we have in the living room.
Why do I always get to thinking that my LCD HDTV is a plasma TV when I am watching my TV in my room,

I have an Insignia 32 inch(NS-L32X-10A) 1080p and I always feel like I am watching a plasma TV,why is that?

A. LCD TV and plasma TV are the two different type of TV . plasma TV is a very huge up about 50inch , as LCD are smaller TV not more than 40inch . and the lifespans of Plasma TV also slighly shorter and power rating also higher than LCD TV , this is what I knew so far .

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How can you replace a broken LCD screen in a Sylvania LC427SSX 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV?

Q. My sister in law left a broken Sylvania LC427SSX 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV. I looked online but I can't seem to find any place where I can find just the screen for replacement. Does anyone know where I can buy just the screen or how to fix it?

A. you need SKILLS and tools to replace the LCD DISPLAY PANEL.
However , if you known the PARTS COST , you will never want to replace it, and buy an new TV for sure.
New LCD display panel cost about 65 % of same screen size of new TV. + shipping and services charge to replace the panel . total is around 80 + % of new LCD TV.
will you still want to buy the display panel ?
Sylvania is handle by Funai same as Philips Brand TV sold in USA. the 42 inc display panel is made by Taiwan Che-Mei. if you comfortable with the prices. contact Funai USA.
http://funai.us/contact/index.html
TEL 886 321 3927.

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What are settings that I can adjust to get the best picture on my Samsung 52" LN-T5261F 1080P LCD HDTV?

Q. When I walk into Costco I see that a 37" VIZIO 1080P looks sharper and clearer than my 52" Samsung with a BLU Ray?? Is this because my TV was not professionally calibrated after it was installed at my home? Any suggestions? I dont want to pay $400 bucks to have it done.

A. Sometimes "sharper and clearer" isn't anything more than just turning up the brightness. However, if you have ever seen a professionally calibrated TV the first thing you notice about it is that it's not bright at all. Our eyes deceive us. That's why manufacturers ship their TVs with "torch mode" as the default setting.

I have the Digital Video Essentials: HD Basics disc. It guides you through video (and to a lesser extent audio) calibration. I have the disc but I haven't used it yet. I've seen testimonies from people who say it gave them a whole new TV. There's also a DVD called Avia, although I have no experience with it, so I can't really comment on its effectiveness.

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Definition-Standard/dp/B000IHYY3Y/ref=pd_bbs_sr_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234447395&sr=8-3
http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Basics-Blu-ray/dp/B000V6LST0/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234447359&sr=8-1
http://www.amazon.com/Avia-II-Guide-Home-Theater/dp/B000X4NJNS/ref=pd_bbs_3?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1234447379&sr=8-3

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What's the best way to take care of an LCD HDTV?

Q. I just bought a Vizio 26in 1080p HDTV adn I want it to last me. What is the best way to make sure my tv last long.

A. Take it back and get a better quality TV. A vizio is basically a WalMart type LCD tv. I had one and it lasted me only 3 years. I bought a LG after (way better quality) and I find it helpful that there are so many places that can fix LGs that if any problems happen I can take them almost anywhere. Plus Wal Mart is known for quality. Those TVs are made cheap. But if this isnt an option, an LCD tv is pretty much like any TV. Just dont throw anything at the screen and keep the default settings set. They normally are the better settings

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How do I connect a game console to a Vizio M261VP LED LCD HDTV?

Q. I recently got a Vizio M261VP LED LCD HDTV and when I connect my PS3 with the HDMI cable, it looks beautiful. But, when I try to connect my PS2 with the normal colored cables (yellow, red and white) the audio works but the video looks mainly blue. Does anyone know how I can fix this?

A. Video actually is made up of 3 primary colors (red, green, blue) which combines to create all the shades in between. So if you can see it, your yellow cable is working. The problem is the encoder in your PS3 that combines the RGB into a single video cable. You can't fix the PS3, but you can adjust the video on your TV with the Hue control. Just remember that it affects all yellow cable inputs, so other programs may need to be adjusted back.

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What is the best way to watch dvds on a lcd hdtv? I hava an xbox360 but thinking about buying an upscaler?

Q. I might invest in a upscaling dvd to hddvd player. Should I? I have a 26" samsung lcd hdtv with hdmi input. Also, if I should, which should i get?

A. you dont need to invest in to it so soon. xbox 360 attached to hdtv via component input shows great picture. hddvd and blueray are two new upcoming formats but still a lot of controversy going on now. so better wait and enjoy normal dvds on 360 via component cable and relax.
cheers

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