Do you watch your NFL games in HDTV using what cable or sattlelite provider?

Q. I been thinking of getting an hDTV mainly for the NFL and i want to know if FOX, CBS, air the games in HDTV? I know NFL network does bit what about local channels watching football?

A. I use cable.try the DLP HD tv-I got mine in october,mitsubishi 65",best damn purchase I made this year.I ve heard that the LCD and plasma screen tv screens burn out after 2-3 years
edit:and yes espn,nfl network,cbs fox,all of them broadcast in HD

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Any necessary cables etc needed for a new hdtv lcd tv?

Q. I want to surprise my hubby with a 65" hdtv lcd tv but I don't know if I need to purchase anything else for it. I heard there are other cables, connections associated with these tv's... Anyone know what I would need IF anything?! Thanks! =)

A. You may wish to consult this site where the information was written by a woman:

http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-For-Women.html

You may wish to consult other pages that are there as well.

Firstly, screen size. The rule of thumb is that the optimum distance for viewing is twice the screen size (in your case 2 x 65 or 130 inches). That is nearly 11 feet. How is that in terms of where the TV will go in your home? If you are too close, the picture will not seem as nice, even in HD.

You did not indicate whether or not you use cable or a satellite feed but either way you will need a related box to receive HD signals. A non-HD box will not pass those signals so if you do not have an HD box you will have to get one. The store where you get the TV may or may not sell them.

You will need to have a good connection between the cable (or satellite) box and the TV. There are four ways to that starting with the best: HDMI (for video and audio), Component video, S-Video and RCA video. The last three need separate audio cables. The TV you have targeted will be able to handle all types. Go for the best you can.

Remember that you are going to have a great picture with the sound that is built into the TV itself. It will never be as good as home theatre surround sound as the conventional wisdom is that a great HD picture is only half the experience, great sound being the other half. You may want to see if you can get a package deal of TV and sound system.

If your hubby is a tech savvy about HDTVs and the related technology and would be want to be part of the purchase decision and hookup at home, you may wish to give him a gift certificate good for the purchase of an HDTV for which you will go with him. A romantic way of giving it to him might be a nice touch. I leave that to you.

You have lots to think about. Sorry about that.

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Can you tell the difference between 60hz and 120hz HDTVs?

Q. I'm looking to buy a new TV, around 40" 1080p for gaming, movies, and sports. It seems you can't buy a 120hz LCD HDTV for under $800 but is it really worth it?

Also, do you notice the difference much between the generic brands and higher end brands?

Thanks in advance to those giving good advice!

A. I believe you will see a big difference between 60 and 120 Hz on a 40" TV. Fast action, like sports, will look more fluid and smooth with a higher refresh rate.

No disrespect intended to Jason, but I think you're better off with a name-brand TV. I run a technical training facility. I have 3 32" LCD TVs with 60 Hz refresh rates side-by-side - Sony, Phillips, and Insignia. The Insignia looks great by itself, but turn on the Sony and Phillips, and the Insignia obviously has a lower picture quality than the others.

When you're in the store looking at TVs, bear in mind that they adjust picture elements to make the picture look the best it can in that environment. Ask the salesperson to adjust the picture back to factory default for each set you are considering. Then you can compare apples to apples. (The picture will be somewhat dull under the lighting in the store. It will look brighter in your living room.)

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What should I know about getting an HDTV?

Q. Im in the direction of getting a 1080p LCD HDTV. However, I am still deciding. What do I need to know? Consider I am keeping my standard definition DVD player and PlayStation 2.

A. Unless you have some sort of HD channel coming in, the tv is worthless, save its size. Watching regular cable tv on my 65" makes it look like trash. And since nearly EVERY thing that is in "1080p" is actually 720 upscaled, you can probably save some cash by going for that instead. Yes, even xbox and ps3 gamers are almost all entirely in 720.

Edit:

The crazy idiot below me listed four, when he said there were 3! LED and LCD are COMPLETELY different. One is liquid crystal, the other is LED light. Duh...... He also forgot about DLP projection. Don't let the media or anyone else lie to you. DLP looks every bit as good as LCD or Plasma, but you will notice a difference between any TV we have listed yet, and the new OLED and Laser tvs. Mitsubishi is the only company to make laser tvs yet, and from what I have heard, the picture is amazing. Oh, and he said LCD doesn't use alot of electricity? Thats garbage. They put off a ton of heat, which means they use more than most types of tvs.

Ups and downs for each type of TV

LCD
pro: Flat, good picture, and decent colors, getting cheaper
con: eats electricity, creates ALOT of heat, heavy. older models are 60-120 hrtz

Plasma
pro: Good color representation for the most part, clear picture, flat, can be heavy. usually more than 120 hrtz.
con: terrible black color, high possibility for image burn on most models, cost, can be heavy.

DLP
pro: comes in largest size of any tv out there, great color, including black, good picture, wont image burn for a long time, doesn't eat electricity
con:heavy and bulky if you get a larger one, not flat, bulbs do burn out after a year or more, sometimes price, older models cheaper. Most are 60-120 hrtz, with newer models 120+

LED
pro:crystal clear color and picture, amazing lifespan, FAST refresh rate
con: cost

Laser
pro:color and image quality are the best you can buy, larger screen, fast refresh rate.
con: COST!($7000) might be too big and heavy depending on the size you get.

No matter what you get you are making some trade-offs. I have a DLP, and I love it. Its a 65" Mitsubishi. I was going to get the 73", but getting the deal I did, I couldn't pass it up. I play my Xbox on it, and had high definition cable through Comcast, and it looked amazing.

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What's the best 32" HD tv you can get for a low price?

Q. I saw some good deals a long time ago but they are long gone. And by low price I mean like under $400.00.

A. I would recommend you Samsung LN32C350 32-Inch 720p 60 Hz LCD HDTV
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0036EH186?ie=UTF8&tag=bestdeals-y-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0036EH186

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What is the best quality hd, lcd, tv for under 400? 32"?

Q. Is Westinghouse a good brand? I know sony and samsung are some of the top, but are the cheaper ones worth it? Is the quality still good? thanks so much

A. Nope with tvs you get what you pay for. Maybe you can get by if you never seen a HDTV before going with an off brand and be happy but the second you see a name brand you'll think it'll look bad. My dad had a Polaroid not only was the picture not as good as the Samsung the audio kept going out and then it officially died right after the warranty expired. If you plan on keeping your TV for a while(LCD and Plasmas life span is at least 60,000-100,000 hours at least 20years of watching) you might as well buy something you'll be happy with and that will last.

Walmart has a sell on 32" Samsung 720p LCD for $398

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What sort of power cord, or power supply is needed for a Seiki SC323FI model 32" LCD HDTV?

Q. My roommate bought a Seiki LCD HDTV and managed to lose the power cord. Could anyone tell me what sort of power supply I'd need to get the TV powered up? If possible could I also get a link to a site that sells the power supply and maybe a chain of stores that should sell it. Thanks in advance.

A. You don't need a power supply, just a power cord. See the first link below for one of the most common universal power cords--used extensively in many types of electronic equipment. If the jack on the back of the Seiki looks like it will match the female connector on that cord, you can buy one at any local TV store, Radio Shack, on-line, etc.

If that's not it, look for a match to your set's power connector at the second link. If they don't have it, it's probably not to be found.

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How well does a lcd hdtv work as a computer monitor?

Q. A lcd hdtv i am buying has a computer input. Will it look just as good as my computer monitor? it would save me some space.

A. It may depend on the make, but it will work well as a computer monitor.

I got my laptop hooked up to my LCD TV using an inexpensive VGA cable (same as the cable from your CPU to the computer monitor) to view my jpeg digital pictures. I could use the mouse to find my photo directories, veiw photos as a slide, etc.

When I hooked up the cable, I had the option of using the TV as the computer monitor or have both the laptop screen and the TV display on.

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What's the difference between an HDTV and a computer monitor?

Q. I believe some of the obvious differences are HDTVs have TV tuners, and the port connections can be different. What I'm looking for are some of the less obvious differences such as refresh rates, aspect ratios, pixel info, etc. I want to get a large monitor (28 inch to maybe 32 inch) for my desktop computer and was wondering whether a 32 inch HDTV would work well.

A. Almost all LCD computer monitors have 60Hz refresh rates. Most cheap HDTVs also have 60Hz refresh rates, but some of the better ones have 120Hz, 240Hz, or even higher.

All current HDTVs on the market will have a 16:9 aspect ratio, while some flat panel monitors are still being made in 4:3 and 16:10.

If you want to use an HDTV as a computer monitor, I would recommend you get one with full HD (1080P) resolution. Also, make sure the HDTV you buy has a port your computer can use. Most HDTVs will have a VGA port, some will have DVI as well. If your computer has an HDMI output in the first place, then you're set!

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What Hdtv should I buy for a ps3 and for Comcast digital cable?

Q. I have a ps3 with a hd cord and i want to buy an HDtv for a game room. My price range is up to 450 dollars. I am looking for a 32 to 40 inch. I would like 1080p but i don't know what to get for Hz. Can you tell me what tv to get for a ps3 and comcast digital cable in hd. It will be in my basement.

A. You probably won't be able to notice the difference between 720p and 1080p in that size range. However you will be stuck getting an LCD, so get one with the highest refresh rate possible, especially if you plan on getting one towards the larger end of that spectrum. 120 Hz is much better than 60 Hz when it comes to playing back movies, but such LCDs will still not be perfect in response time; for that, keep your old CRT or get a plasma.
Some good brands of LCD in that range include Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Toshiba, and Sharp.

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How high should sharpness level be set on lcd hdtv?

Q. We just had our LCD HDTV installed yesterday. It's a Samsung 40 inch. The HD channels look great. The non HD channels look good too but are a little blurry when up close to the TV. Will increasing the sharpness level make the picture more clear or is it the opposite? It was set up at 25% I increased it to 50% and I can't really tell if it's better or worse.
Thanks

A. It all depends on how noisy the signal is. If you have a really clean signal, you can run the sharpness up quite a bit before you'll see negative effects like edge ringing and graininess.

I'm getting my digital signal over-the-air (antenna) and the signal is so clean that I can max out the sharpness and it still looks great. I generally leave it at about 75%. I'm viewing the shows on an older non-HD CRT. The situation might well be different on an HD set.

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How do I get better resolution on my HDTV using my ATI 9700 computer video card?

Q. Ok, Here is what I got. I have an ATI Radeon 9700 video card, in a computer that I built using spare parts from my friends Alienware. I have it hooked up via S-Video cable to my TV which is a Samsung 50'' LCD HDTV. My problem is that even though I am running the latest drivers, the resolution on my TV image (which is a clone of my desktop) is just terrible. I have a friend with a RCA LCD 52'' hooked up in much the same way ( except he uses VGA, an option I don't have), but his picture is crystal clear. Is there a setting I can change to repair this? Or is my friends LCD just a better TV for this type of connection? Or are my dreams of having as crystal clear 50'' HD image to play Call of Duty 3 on just a bit too lofty? Should I try to upgrade to Vista (grrr) or just stick with XP Pro? Any advice, good or bad, would be much appreciated. Thank you!!
I mentioned that my TV is a Samsung LCD, it is actually a DLP... if that affects anything
also my TV runs at 720p... I have a converter piece to transfer S-video to regular video cable... I assume that won't help. ATI sells a piece that I can attach to my VGA output to transfer to component output, $30.... worth it?

A. First of all, I would recommend making your computer's video resolution the same as the native resolution of your TV. Generally the resolutions are 1280x720 for a 720p TV and 1920x1080 for a 1080i/p TV. If you using a different resolution your TV is having to scale its display to match that resolution. Another thing I would try: use component video cables or DVI to connect to your TV, if that is an option on your video card/TV. They will provide a higher quality picture than your s-video cable.

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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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What is a good site to buy LCD tvs for a pretty decent price?

Q. I am looking for about a 20" lcd tv for the basement.

A. All the HDTVs in this top 10 HDTVs under $500 list are in the 20" range and are, obviously, under $500. Some a lot under that.

http://www.degeeked.com/answers/detail/top-10-hdtvs-under-500/?utm_source=yask&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=top10hdtv500

But 22" might be a bit small, depending on the size of your basement. So, you may want to look at the top 10 under $1000, which bumps the size up to 32" and bigger.

http://www.degeeked.com/answers/detail/top-10-hdtvs-under-1000/?utm_source=yask&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=top10hdtv1000

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What is the best and cheapest Big Screen HDTV available?

Q. I'm looking for a 46" or 50" big screen TV. My budget is around $900 - $1100. I'm not to concerned with the type of TV, wether it's LCD, Plasma or Projection. Although, this new TVs main purpose is for gaming, so it must have HDMI and at least 720p. I'm also worried about latency as I've read that some newer televisions can be a little slow to display the image due to the image processing that takes place. Does anyone have any good recomendations as to a tv brand or type that fills all these criteria and is within my budget? I'm not opposed to purchasing online although I still want to stay within my budget after tax and shipping fees.

A. I do in fact have a recomendation and it's one shared by most experts in the audio/visual field. At this point in time the Hitachi f59 series is the absolute best bang for the buck available on the market, bar none. LCD? Plasma? DLP? Nope, it's got every set below $3000 covered hands down in every relevant category, be it picture quality, gaming performance or maintenance cost. The fact is that CRT is still the benchmark all others are judged by and at this point in time a High Def rear projection set such as the Hitachi offers the savvy buyer all the goodies without the hassles.

The F59 series is available in 51, 57 and 65 inch screen sizes, and as to price, well lets just say that on a good sale day you can pick up the 65 for between $1000-$1200 and the 57 for $999. Personally, I'd wait for the annual 'After the Super Bowl' sales as most retailers really offer some blowout pricing at this time, many close to those of 'Black Friday'. It was 'Black Friday' which put the 51 inch version on my doorstep at $699 shipped and I couldn't be happier with this set, heck I'd have paid full price and still considered it a steal. Yes, it really IS that good! But don't just take my word for it, take a look for youself at some of the factors which lead me to this purchase.

For instance lets look at the bulbs, or should I say lack of. ALL of the others technologies require an arc lamp bulb to provide the light source and it does a wonderful job...for about two years. 18-24 months is the average life expectancy of these bulbs under normal viewing conditions, then its time for replacement at a cost of $200. Average that out over the ten plus years you'll watch your typical CRT rear projection set like the Hitachi with ZERO bulbs and you'll see just what the latest 'High Tech' is really worth.

As you're a gamer this is the best choice once again due to a few things, the foremost being response time. CRT doesn't have to measure pixel response in milliseconds because there are none, thus instant and true image representaion is there 24/7/365. This is critical when playing first person shooters such as Halo on Xbox Live as the lag associated with the other technologies allows the slightest bit of lag. Sure, a 10ms lag doesn't seem like much but it is the difference in that hitting and missing those vital split second shots, the difference between tea bagging an downed opponent or cursing yourself blue over why your 'dead on' head shot failed to take out the bad guy. Of course the fact you require an HDMI port tells me you're of the PS3 persuasion but this set does indeed have and support HDMI so that's another base covered. Oh, and screen 'Burn In' isn't really an issue either anymore so than any other set, in fact less if proper caution such as not leaving ANYTHING paused for extended periods of time are taken.

Now as far as movie watching goes I certainly hope you have access to a lot of DVDs because viewing them on this set is more addictive than heroin or internet porn. My personal collection grows by the week now, even movies I've seen a million times gain new life on this set. And as for cable, well I have digital cable and see NO reason to upgrade to HD because the Standard def stations would remain the same and the combo of digital and this TV make you swear you were watching true High Def when tuned to any of the Discovery Network channels.

I'll not even go into the realm of picture quality, suffice to say 1080i with the true blacks and true color representation only CRT can deliver is still king of the hill despite every attempt to knock it off. So go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these bad boys, I promise, you'll not be dissapointed in any way, shape or form. Good luck and happy viewing

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Where can I get a filter capacitor for a ProScan lcd hdtv?

Q. And how much does it cost? I am thinking about buying it from my friend for real cheap. It's a 42" 1080p 720 lcd hdtv. I need to know how much the part is and where I can get it at.

A. If you are adept at electronics repair and have all of the necessary tools, the reference in the other answer is a good one. But in my experience, the people who have the necessary experience to take on a job like this don't have to ask where to obtain parts. This may be something that you need a professional technician or a very capable do-it-yourselfer to help you with. Good luck.

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What's the difference like when playing blu ray on a 720p hdtv rather than a 1080p?

Q. i have a 42" samsung 720p lcd hdtv. is it still worth getting a blu ray player?

is there a noticeable or big difference between using a 720p and 1080p when playing blu ray?

A. most won't tell the difference for 1080p until you get over a certain size and distance from the screen.

Most would agree that 1080p after 46" starts to be a "must have". your under that so it really depends on your player and tv set.

don't listen to the guy talking about hdmi being the only way to get HD. I use component just fine for my ps3 and other blu ray players. I don't even have a 1080p set but I prefer my "tweaked avia set" over those over blown contrast sets you get these days. It's all preference.

I run mine at 1080i and 720p.

Hdmi is by far the cheapest way to go since it's one cable and you don't have to worry about shielding as much as a component cable.

There is a difference from HD over cable/sat, Over the Air (OTA), and blu ray/ HD dvd. Watch the bit rate stream. PS3 lets you watch it as it is playing. Cable/Sat is capped and OTA is generally better if you have a good signal since it's not as compressed.

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How much should I spend on an HDMI cable for my PS3?

Q. I don't want to splurge on an expensive cable if it's not going to enhance my gameplay. I want to get the cheapest cable possible that will allow me to get the best picture from the monitor I have. I am using a Coby 19" widescreen lcd hdtv/monitor that supports 720i, 720p, and 1080i.

A. You don't need to get an expensive one, as long as you don't need a very long cable.

HDMI cables transmit a digital signal, which means they basically either work or don't work (it's not like analog signals where there can be variable quality).

The more expensive cable sometimes have better insulation between the different pins inside the cable, which reduces interference between them, but it's not really worth spending silly amounts for that, especially on a 19 inch monitor.

These expensive cables are really just to con people who don't know any better.

You can basically buy any HDMI cable as long as it's not from some dodgy company.

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How to make computer screen fill LCD Monitor?

Q. Hello,

I have a Philips 19PFL3504D/F7 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV hooked up to my desktop.
Unfortunately the screen doesn't fill the monitor in length at all!
I was wondering how I could make it do this without distorting image??

Also the desktop has Windows 7 if the helps any.
Thank you!

A. Change the resolution output of your video to something that conforms to HD 16:9 ratio.

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What kind of tv is better for watching tv and playing games?

Q. I'm looking to buy a tv soon, and I was wondering what kind is the best for watching tv and playing games.

Plasma
LED
LCD
DLP

Also when you specify what type, specify what brand you'd recommend.
Price = 1000 or less U.S. $
I was referring to DLP Tvs, not projectors.

A. LED would be best choice. They have great picture quality like plasma but less problem, no burn-in like LCD. For under $1000 I would recommend LG 42LE5400 42-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV with Internet Applications
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0039JBXSM?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0039JBXSM

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What is the best tv for gaming in my situation?

Q. I have a small room so it can only be 27" or 32", I need it to have no motion blur as I just got a 32" panosonic LCD 720p HDTV, but there's to much blur for the FPS games I play. Plasmas are 42" or higher do I can't get those. Any suggestions?

A. get a 1080p lcd 120hz and dont get a LED i have one and the motion blurr is bad are you talking about far cry 3 please edit your answer with a yes or no because thats the problom im having

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What is the highest resolution you can get for a lcd or led tv?

Q. im in the market for a hdtv either lcd or led 1080 but just curious what the highest resolution is going right now?

A. You can find the highest resolution for a lcd or led tv at here: http://www.buycheapnow.co.uk/cheap-lcd-tv/home

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What computer video card do i need to run 3D on Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz?

Q. I am getting a new 55" Samsung 3D HDTV 240hz 1080p LCD-LED television very soon.

My question is what video card for my computer am I going to need to run 3D games on that TV?

The video card I am using now is a ATI Radeon HD 4850
The price needs to be within $100-$400 USD

A. Details that would help would be what operating system that you plan to run. And what other specs you have for the system that you plan on using. I see that you are currently using an ATI card, so I would assume that you would want to have an ATI replacement card. I will also assume that you have enough room around your PCI slot to fit a dual slot card. Also power supply specs come in to play as well, especially where graphics are concerned. You want 600watt supply at the bare minimum. I would strongly suggest over 800watts and above to give you room to grow later.

Now you say you plan on running 3D games. That kinda narrows your list of possible choices to the more expensive end of the spectrum. Being able to play them and being able to play them well are two different things as I'm sure you know :P.

Requirements for HD3D Be sure to check that your TV is supported on this list. Also listed are the graphics cards that I recommended below. Go for the best that you can afford.
http://www.amd.com/us/products/technologies/amd-hd3d/Pages/supported-hardware.aspx

An important note from that list is that you will also have to get additional hardware. (3D glasses and such). I couldn't find any on AMD's website. Researching further into it, it appears that AMD delegates the task of 3D hardware sourcing and compatibility to third party manufacturers. The other options force you to purchase a specific monitor and glasses.

Choices:

Radeon HD 5970 (Hemlock) 2GB $499
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102887
A bit over your price range, but well worth it. Fastest card out at the moment

Then right beneath that you have the Radeon HD 5870

Radeon HD 5870 (Cypress XT) 2GB $369
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814102888

I chose that specific 5870 because of the memory. It's a 2GB card, beware of the prices there. Make sure that you are paying for the memory and not for an over clocked GPU on a 1GB card. Don't settle for less than 2GB. And don't pay for an overclocked card, any overclock that you would get is marginal and could be done for free yourself if you so choose.

Comparison chart of the two so you can see the differences and decide for yourself:
http://www.anandtech.com/bench/Product/162?vs=165

To stay in your price range, you would want to stay with the 5870 though.

Now with all this said... I must mention that standard refresh rate for 3D is currently 120Hz and not 240Hz.
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html -- Some reading on the subject.

Overall, I'd say those two cards are your choices. And congrats on the new TV. But stick with the 2D games for now, as for 3D technology, ATI doesn't seem to be on the ball.

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do i still need a converter box or special cable connection to get local channels on an lcd hdtv?

Q. We just bought a phillips lcd hdtv. We had dish sattlelight but no longer have it. What connections do we need to get basic channels?

A. As long as your new TV says it has a built in tuner you should be fine. All ya need is an antenna.

http://www.amazon.com/Terk-Amplified-High-Definition-Antenna-Reception/dp/B0007MXZB2/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1250996299&sr=8-1

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Which small LCD HDTV should I buy to use as both a TV and a PC monitor?

Q. I'm looking for a small (23-26") LCD HDTV to use as both a TV and a computer monitor. It should work pretty well for both purposes and switch between them fairly easily.

A. Philips 20TA2800 with HDMI input and VGA input

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Looking to buy a lcd HDTV, wondering which ones are good?

Q. I am looking to buy a lcd hdtv and wanted to hear if anyone had suggestions for 46-52 inch. I like to play xbox 360, and the previous hdtv had a small but noticeable lag from when a button is pressed to when it shows up on the tv. Any suggestions?

A. If you can afford I would recommend Samsung LN52B750 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV or Samsung LN46B750 46-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV. Great picture with 150,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Smooth motion with 240Hz and fast 2ms response time
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2Fs%3Fie%3DUTF8%26ref_%3Dnb%255Fss%26field-keywords%3Dsamsung%2520lcd%2520tv%2520b750%26url%3Dsearch-alias%253Delectronics&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

but if you want to save money Samsung LN52B630 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV or Samsung LN46B650 46-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV are great choice
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what do i need to consider before buying a HDTV?

Q. i m planning to buy a LCD HDTV ...so cud anybody tell me what do i need to think before buying one. which brand do u think is the best one in market. i least bother about money thing but i am looking for really good features. but i have no idea what features do i need to see in it....so please help ....

A. The LCD is crap compared to Plasma. Looking at them side by side I could never pay even $5 for the LCD. Save your money and buy the best.

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What Hdtv should I buy for a ps3 and for Comcast digital cable?

Q. I have a ps3 with a hd cord and i want to buy an HDtv for a game room. My price range is up to 450 dollars. I am looking for a 32 to 40 inch. I would like 1080p but i don't know what to get for Hz. Can you tell me what tv to get for a ps3 and comcast digital cable in hd. It will be in my basement.

A. You probably won't be able to notice the difference between 720p and 1080p in that size range. However you will be stuck getting an LCD, so get one with the highest refresh rate possible, especially if you plan on getting one towards the larger end of that spectrum. 120 Hz is much better than 60 Hz when it comes to playing back movies, but such LCDs will still not be perfect in response time; for that, keep your old CRT or get a plasma.
Some good brands of LCD in that range include Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Toshiba, and Sharp.

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Putting a home entertainment system in my basement - what should I use for a TV?

Q. I was planning on buying a 50 inch LCD, but have been hearing that the projectors are catching on. I would imagine it would be a larger image, but don't think it lasts as long. What are the advantages/disadvantages?

A. Personally I'd go with a projector if you have the room for a large screen and flanking speakers ... it will give the most immersive, cinema-like experience (particularly for more than 2 people)

The disadvantage -- as you already noted -- is that lamps typically last 3000 hrs (3-4 years at 2-3 hrs/day) and cost ~$350 to replace. In addition, most projectors need to have air filters checked and cleaned every few months (a 5 minute job).

My wife and I have a HT setup (HD satellite and HD DVD and DVD program sources) with a 110" screen (home made for <$100), 7.1 sound system, and a back-wall mounted projector ... and we wouldn't go back to a small (e.g. 40-60") screen willingly. We like to invite neighbours and friends to come for "dinner and a movie" ... and the home theatre setup enhances the experience immensely. We wouldn't do it if we had an LCD or plasma TV. That said, we have a 32" HDTV in a smaller room that we use for routine TV watching.

But to answer your question re pros and cons ...

Let's set the scene first. Assume a 50" LCD vs a 100" projection setup. Ideal viewing location will be about 7-8' from the LCD and 13-15' from the projection screen. The image will be, perceptually, equivalent (since it subtends the same visual angle). But, most people will sit further from a 50 LCD than ideal (simply to allow more than 2 p[eople to get into the "sweet spot" in front of the screen, rather than off at an angle), so in reality the picture seems bigger for the projector watcher. See viewing distance calulator (2nd link).

Prices for an HT projector: from <$1000 for 720p models and from $3000 for 1080p models (2 years ago this would have been $10K+). See Projector Central's "highly Rated" list (1st link).

A projection setup has more parts than an LCD -- projector and separate screen. Screens can cost more than $3000, but a reasonable screen can be purchased for $500 - $700, or you can make one from Blackout Cloth on a wood frame or paint your own on drywall for <$100. See AVS DIY Screen forum.

Projectors work best in dark rooms (think movie theatre), so light control is important. As with LCD panels competition from room lights or windows washes out the picture, but probably more on a projector screen than a smaller flat panel. This is not to say you can't watch a projector with the lights on, but unless you have a 2000+ lumen projector the picture will be significantly washed out.

Contrast ratio used to be inferior on projectors relative to flatpanel displays, but in the last year CR's of > 10,000 are increasingly common (but note this is compromised in anything but a dark room).

Multiple digital or component connections to projectors tend to be less common than on flatpanel displays (although a suite of composite, s-video, component and DVI or HDMI and VGA are normal), meaning you will probably do switching through an A/V receiver.

A projector throws the image from across the room (unless you have the capacity, and want to use the space to rear project from behind the screen), so sight lines must be kept clear. However, projectors are designed to be ceiling or shelf mounted so this does not have to limit seating. LCDs are easier to position and hide. On the other hand A/V equipment for a projection HT can be unobtrusively mounted at the back of the room and controlled by bouncing the remote signal off the screen.

Projectors turn out heat and have cooling fans that can be noticeable to a viewer sitting beside or under the projector, although recent HT designs have fans that are so quiet you would have to sit within a few feet to even notice them. LCDs are quieter.

So ... there are significant differences. Some can be considered advantages or disadvantages, but I'd suggest they are simply factors to consider. There are work arounds for most of the "disadvantages".

The bottom line to me -- since cost considerations are not major issues in my view -- is do you have the space and wish to view movies or HDTV in a close approximation of the movie theatre experience for 2-6+ people (minus the sticky floors, noisy strangers, and having to travel to the theatre and back), or do you prefer a big picture in a smaller, cosier setting for one or two viewers (or a small screen in a big room for more people) -- i.e. the LCD flatscreen.

I'd suggest you find a projector demo at a local high end A/V retailer and see what both types of diplays are like "live" before making a decision. Also read up on the subject at the links provided.

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How much should I expect for a broken but used TV?

Q. I let my friends borrow my 37 inch LCD flat-panel HDTV (long story, irrelevant). One of the friends was drunk and broke a chair, and a big piece of the chair flew into my TV and broke the front panel. The screen is pretty messed up and it has a crack in it. It appears to be pretty unfunctional. The friend that broke it is being pretty cool about it, but how much does he owe me? The TV cost $1,070 including tax, and I bought it new around the middle of September 2006 (8 months old). What's the value of the TV now? How does depreciation work in here? Thanks for all the help.

A. Your friend is obligated to replace at replacement value. If he can have the set repaired to new condition OK. If not, he owes you a new set, same brand or better.

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whats the most exspensive thing in your house and how much did it cost?

Q. just woundering! mine would be my 37 in lcd hdtv! cost $1300.00 plus tax! and dont say your car!

A. Mine would be my 50 inch plasma screen TV costing at about 6000-7000$

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is it possible to watch 3D movies in my 120gb play station 3?

Q. i got an LED LCD hdtv 3D tv, can i watch 3d movies by using my playstation3 120 GB? or Do i need a 3D blue ray player or something. Help me out.

A. Yes, but you may have to get an hdmi 1.4 cable if you don't have one already.

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How do I change the channel so its on games?

Q. I own a Sony Bravia LED LCD HDTV 3D.
We got it a few days ago and we have no idea how to get on the channel it needs to be on in order to play games.

Thanks in advance!!! :)
Sorry if this is in the wrong category... I had no idea where else to put it. :/

A. AV typically would be the channel which can be seen on the remote as an arrow pointing into a box, usually at the top. Your tv however sounds new so if you have hooked your tv to say and xbox 360 or ps3 using a HD cable then it would be on one of the HD channels, to view the list of channels press 'source' on your remote, if you are using a scart lead (i.e. red, yellow and white needles) then it will be on the scart channel. Look at the back of your TV to see which port you have inserted the cable from the console into, then go to that channel.

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What type of cable do i need to hook up my macbook air to my TV?

Q. I have a 2010 macbook air, and i have a vizio 22" LCD 1080p hdtv (not sure which model, i lost the box). What type of cable do i need to be able to use this tv as a monitor.

A. You need a mini display port to HDMI converter, then you need an HDMI cable.

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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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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

High Def Forum - Your High Definition Community & High Definition Resource
http://www.highdefforum.com/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 LED hdtv should I buy to avoid noticing any Lag whatsover?

Q. Hi I have 2 Vizio HDTV. One is an LED and it is a 120 HZ and it is a 47 inch and the other is an LCD 47 inch one and also 120 hz. Now I am gonna give you a great example. You know for anyone who watches NBC Sunday Night Football and they go to the replay and the NBC Logo comes up to show the replay and after they show the replay the NBC Logs comes up again to go back to Live TV, well this is a great example because I notice somewhat of a lag when that happens and I see like a ghosting effect I guess and I also notice the pixels when that happens. It happens on other channels too but I notice it more on NBC Sunday Night Football. I have HD Directv with HDMI cable. So that isn't the problem. It is crazy because the other night I also watched the game on NFL Game Rewind app on the IPAD MINI and I didn't notice any lag whatsoever during the game. Is this lag or ghosting or whatever you want to call it caused by the response time of the TV or is it caused by the Refresh rate of the TV. I mean both of my Vizio TV's are doing the same thing and I even have a 3rd Sony 60 hz tv and it does it on that as well. So my questions are as follows:

1)Is the Lag caused by the Response Time or the Refresh Rate or what exactly?

2)Why is it on the IPAD Mini I didn't notice the lag?

3)I want the images to be crisp without any lag or ghosting or anything like that. What specifications on the TV should I look for?

4)For a 2013 say tv between a 30 to 39 inch what exact tv model do I look at to not see any lag etc?

5)How about a 40 to 50 inch TV which model should I look at?

6)Do I buy instead a monitor that is like 27 inch or 32 inch with an hdmi with a response time of say 1 ms. Please let me know.

Please answer each of my above 6 questions in details. Thanks.
For the Panasonic Plasma I should get a 1080P right rather than a 720P. The only problem that I have with Plasmas is that the picture is way too dim compared to the LED or LCD TV and I like a picture that is very bright. Please help. Thanks.

A. It's just a lag based on the distance of the TV and box from the satellite and just the broadcast in general. One of my family members had the same issue they have a 20 inch LED tv in their bedroom and a 32 inch LED tv in there living room. You can hear the TV's echo each other when on the same channel. Next the reason you didn't notice any lag on the iPad Mini is because it wasn't a live stream of it, it was a replay of what happened. So it's not looking for the live feed of the game over the internet, it's downloading it to the iPad's temporary memory just so it can play it through. This really isn't the TV at all VIZIO TV's are great options. This goes back to just DirecTV's ability to get the live video to the satellites and then to TV's across the US mainly. The only option would be to get a 240 Hz or 480 Hz HDTV but I really don't recommend that because those are mainly LCD TV's and LCD is probably the last option you want for a TV. LED is the best quality for a TV and LCD is better for a computer screen image. Overall for TV screen sizes you asked. The Best options are Samsung with there Smart HDTV's, Sharp's new IGZO display HDTV's, then Samsung is always reliable choice for HDTV's

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What is the difference between Plasma and Lcd tv? Which has the clearer, crisp picture? ?

Q. I am totally confused! I thought that the LCD was supposed to be the clearer one but my son bought a plasma at the same time that I bought a LCD and his picture is much more clear than mine(he has subscribed to HD cable I've yet to sign up) Is it the HD cable that makes the difference? I would really like to know the difference between the two sets.

A. Plasma vs LCD

The ADVANTAGES of Plasma over LCD are:

1. Larger screen size availability.

2. Better contrast ratio and ability to render deeper blacks.

3. Better color accuracy and saturation.

4. Better motion tracking (little or no motion lag in fast moving images).

The DISADVANTAGES of Plasma vs LCD include:

1. Plasma TVs are more susceptible to burn-in of static images.

2. Plasma TVs generate more heat than LCDs, due to the need to light of phosphors to create the images.

3. Does not perform as well at higher altitudes.

4. Shorter display life span - this used to be the case. Early Plasmas had 30,000 hours or 8 hrs of viewing a day for 9 years, which was less than LCD. However, screen life span has now improved and 60,000 hour life span rating are now common, with some sets rated as high as 100,000 hours, due to technology improvements.

LCD television ADVANTAGES over Plasma include:

1. No burn-in of static images.

2. Cooler running temperature.

3. No high altitude use issues.

4. Increased image brightness over Plasma.

5. Lighter weight (when comparing same screen sizes) than Plasma counterparts.

6. Longer display life used to be a factor, but now LCD and Plasma sets both have at least 60,000 hour or higher lifespans.

DISADVANTAGES of LCD vs Plasma televisions include:

1. Lower contrast ratio, not as good rendering deep blacks.

2. Not as good at tracking motion (fast moving objects may exhibit lag artifacts) - However, this is improving with the recent implementation of 120Hz screen refresh rates in higher-end LCD sets.

3. Not as common in large screen sizes above 42-inches as Plasma. However, the number is growing fast, with 46 and 47-inch screen sizes becoming more common, and some LCD sets having a screen size as large as 65-inches now available to the general public.

4. Although LCD televisions do not suffer from burn-in susceptibility, it is possible that individual pixels on an LCD televisions can burn out, causing small, visible, black or white dots to appear on the screen. Individual pixels cannot be repaired, the whole screen would need to be replaced at that point, if the individual pixel burnout becomes annoying to you.

5. LCD televisions are typically more expensive than equivalent-sized Plasma televisions (although this is changing), especially when comparing EDTV Plasmas to HDTV-LCD Televisions.

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What is the best and cheapest Big Screen HDTV available?

Q. I'm looking for a 46" or 50" big screen TV. My budget is around $900 - $1100. I'm not to concerned with the type of TV, wether it's LCD, Plasma or Projection. Although, this new TVs main purpose is for gaming, so it must have HDMI and at least 720p. I'm also worried about latency as I've read that some newer televisions can be a little slow to display the image due to the image processing that takes place. Does anyone have any good recomendations as to a tv brand or type that fills all these criteria and is within my budget? I'm not opposed to purchasing online although I still want to stay within my budget after tax and shipping fees.

A. I do in fact have a recomendation and it's one shared by most experts in the audio/visual field. At this point in time the Hitachi f59 series is the absolute best bang for the buck available on the market, bar none. LCD? Plasma? DLP? Nope, it's got every set below $3000 covered hands down in every relevant category, be it picture quality, gaming performance or maintenance cost. The fact is that CRT is still the benchmark all others are judged by and at this point in time a High Def rear projection set such as the Hitachi offers the savvy buyer all the goodies without the hassles.

The F59 series is available in 51, 57 and 65 inch screen sizes, and as to price, well lets just say that on a good sale day you can pick up the 65 for between $1000-$1200 and the 57 for $999. Personally, I'd wait for the annual 'After the Super Bowl' sales as most retailers really offer some blowout pricing at this time, many close to those of 'Black Friday'. It was 'Black Friday' which put the 51 inch version on my doorstep at $699 shipped and I couldn't be happier with this set, heck I'd have paid full price and still considered it a steal. Yes, it really IS that good! But don't just take my word for it, take a look for youself at some of the factors which lead me to this purchase.

For instance lets look at the bulbs, or should I say lack of. ALL of the others technologies require an arc lamp bulb to provide the light source and it does a wonderful job...for about two years. 18-24 months is the average life expectancy of these bulbs under normal viewing conditions, then its time for replacement at a cost of $200. Average that out over the ten plus years you'll watch your typical CRT rear projection set like the Hitachi with ZERO bulbs and you'll see just what the latest 'High Tech' is really worth.

As you're a gamer this is the best choice once again due to a few things, the foremost being response time. CRT doesn't have to measure pixel response in milliseconds because there are none, thus instant and true image representaion is there 24/7/365. This is critical when playing first person shooters such as Halo on Xbox Live as the lag associated with the other technologies allows the slightest bit of lag. Sure, a 10ms lag doesn't seem like much but it is the difference in that hitting and missing those vital split second shots, the difference between tea bagging an downed opponent or cursing yourself blue over why your 'dead on' head shot failed to take out the bad guy. Of course the fact you require an HDMI port tells me you're of the PS3 persuasion but this set does indeed have and support HDMI so that's another base covered. Oh, and screen 'Burn In' isn't really an issue either anymore so than any other set, in fact less if proper caution such as not leaving ANYTHING paused for extended periods of time are taken.

Now as far as movie watching goes I certainly hope you have access to a lot of DVDs because viewing them on this set is more addictive than heroin or internet porn. My personal collection grows by the week now, even movies I've seen a million times gain new life on this set. And as for cable, well I have digital cable and see NO reason to upgrade to HD because the Standard def stations would remain the same and the combo of digital and this TV make you swear you were watching true High Def when tuned to any of the Discovery Network channels.

I'll not even go into the realm of picture quality, suffice to say 1080i with the true blacks and true color representation only CRT can deliver is still king of the hill despite every attempt to knock it off. So go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these bad boys, I promise, you'll not be dissapointed in any way, shape or form. Good luck and happy viewing

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Will the Xbox one or PS4 work with my tv?

Q. I have a 37 inch LCD HDTV but the only input for hd is component (720p; 1080i)... I've looked online for answers but can't seem to find a solid one. I want to buy a converter to make my component input to an hdmi . Will this work or will I be stuck with being forced to get another tv.. Thanks in advance.

A. Yes you can buy a converter from ebay itll work the same way no worries

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What's the best way for me to get the most out of my new HDTV?

Q. I just bought a 37" inch vizio lcd hdtv. its an E370VL. I'm just going to use it just for playing my ps3. So what settings should i put so that i can get the best video possible when playing? Also, should i get wireless speakers just so i can enhance my gaming?

The tv is in my room btw.

A. Vizio is a good set. Congrats. The best way to maximize your purchase is to know what can be hooked up. What are all of those ports for and what do they mean? Here is one example. http://news.yahoo.com/s/ytech_gadg/20101001/tc_ytech_gadg/ytech_gadg_tc3771;_ylt You are simply scratching the surface of the tv's capabilities to ignore the fact that it was built to multi-task. The more tasks assigned to it the greater are your chances you are getting the most out of your purchase. Most tvs at the 37" price point can serve as a split screen monitor connected to a laptop, a set top box like apple tv, roku or nintendo will can run through the screen. External speakers are an option, perhaps as many as three. HDMI outlets are valuable. HDMI ports stream audio and video content from one cable. TVs yours included can be the sight of a wireless hub.

On the subject of wireless speakers. I wouldn't get wireless speakers unless it makes sense in the room. The better musical sound to the critical ear comes from wired speakers. This may not be the case for a gamer. However, no need to be concerned about electrical interference causing the sound to be interrupted. We live in an increasingly wireless world, certainly it will not hurt matters to have a set. In this case I would look at the spend and the set up in the room. If the room is tight and wired is limited due to plugs and cords all over the place do what makes the most sense living in the situation.

Best.

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How can i connect a laptop to an lcd hdtv?

Q. I have a visio lcd hdtv. I got a dell inspiron 9200 laptop and i want to hook my laptop up to the tv to watch videos that are on my laptop. the laptop has an s video output but i cant find an hdmi, only a dvi video connecter. if i use an svideo connecter will the quality of the movie or video be worse or better or the same on the tv as the computer

A. if you're thinking of buying a laptop you should check out this site first. they give you a sony vaio laptop for FREE! all you need to do is complete a few quick tasks for them.

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How do i get the best quality from my Xbox 360?

Q. We recently bought a 52" LCD HDTV. Right now we are playing the 360 in standard definiton just on a larger screen. If i buy an HDMI Cable, will that make the quality better? And is that all i can do to maximize the graphics?

A. For the most part, yes. And I'm assuming you have an Xbox 360 Elite with the HMDI port? Not all of them have that port.

You'll probably have to set your settings the first time you connect the HDMI cable, and based on the options you choose you should have a great picture.

After that the only thing you can do is buy a TV with a superb picture, but you mention a 52" LCD HDTV which I imagine will be perfect.

Oh, and another thing, the graphics will also depend on what game you buy. Some games push the power of the 360 to it's max and other's don't stress it out so much. Choose wisely.

Other than that, the only way to get better graphics is to buy a PS3.. Muahahaha.

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If lc hdtv has only 1 HDMI input, how do i hook up a component that requires a HDMI cable?

Q. I have a 19" lcd hdtv that has only one hdmi input. That port is being used to hook up my digital cable box to the tv. I just bought a Blue Ray player and want to hook it up to the tv with an hdmi cable but since the only port is in use i have no place to hook up the Blue Ray hdmi cable..what are my options?

A. You have to buy a HDMI switch that will allow you to hook up more than 1 item. I've seen upto expanding to 12. I would stick to about a 3 port switch. They can be bought online pretty cheap. I use one for my TV box and PS3 and it works perfect.

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How do I change the resolution of my Toshiba tv from 480p to 720p?

Q. I bought a Toshiba 19" LCD HDTV for watching movies and playing video games. Most of the games I have are 720p and higher, and on the box of the tv it says that it has that resolution. How do I change from 480p to 720p for better picture quality and overall performance?

A. The resolution is set by the video, the TV is just reporting what it is getting. So, if it says 480, then your device is feeding it SD video.

Check your game and make sure it's set to output 720p or 1080i. Also, you will need to connect the game to the TV with something that can support HD like a HDMI or component cables.

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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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What is the difference between an LCD and LED television?

Q. I was wondering what is the difference between and LCD HDTV, and an LED HDTV?

A. LCD is having crystals why LED is having emitting diode , LCD will give you clear picture while LED will work as a seven segment display

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How do I shorten the life of my TV so it can blow out and so my dad can buy me a new one?

Q. I have this TV and had it since February 28th,2010
I have the new Insignia advanced serious TV LCD HDTV
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I was thinking about setting the settings to the highest level and leaving it on 24\7

A. Your TV is new enough. My TV is just over two years old, and I am not really considering replacing it.

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How much do you think HDTVs will drop in price by April 2010?

Q. We want a 42" Panasonic 1080p which is $700, but we can't afford that. That is why I want to know how much all HDTVs will drop in price by then. What do you think?

A. No one can be sure, but i would think with the new LED tvs, that LCD's and plasma tv prices are gonna sink like a rock. Samsung, LG, Vizio, (that i know of) already have LED tvs on the market. so i would imagine if you want a LCD, it would be cheaper in april and continually dropping in price.

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How close can my LCD HDTV be to my large home stereo speakers?

Q. I have a rather small living room and I am wondering how close my LCD HDTV can be to my large home stereo speakers. When I move our older (non HD) TV too close (about 12") to our home stereo speakers the screen gets green spots and distortion. I am wondering if being too close to a large speaker will hurt or interfere with the HDTV. Thanks!

A. LCD TVs are not affected by magnets. Put the speakers where you want. You only have to worry about magnetic fields with CRT (Picture Tube) TVs.

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How do I fix my HP LC3760N LCD HDTV when an intermittent green light is blinking instead of steady power on?

Q. I have an intermittent green light blinking on my HP LC3760N LCD HDTV where the power on light usually comes on. I fell asleep with my TV on during an electrical storm to find my TV in this condition. I have not been able to turn the TV on since, but the blinking green light comes on every time I plug the TV in. Is there a way to fix this problem without spending half the cost (1000/2=500) of the TV?

A. these new tvs are unreliable and fragile and generally only last 4-5 years before the back lighting goes, they don't tell you any of that or that the built-in tuners are obsolete since they cannot receive HD television, I hope it is under guarantee since most faults with these tvs are unrepairable or uneconomic to repair

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What is the best way to conenct these audio components?

Q. I just bought an intro home theater system. It includes an LG 32" LCD HDTV with HDMI, a Yamaha HTR-5840 6.1 surround receiver, two Klipsch Synergy F-1 speakers, and a Sony DVP-NS70H DVD/CD player with HDMI.

In order to get the BEST quality out of this combination, how should I connect everything?

I currently have the HDMI from the TV to the DVD directly since the receiver doesn't do HDMI. I then have a coax from the DVD to the receiver, and a fiber from the TV to the receiver.

1. Is this going to give me the best possible sound for what I have right now, or should I reconfigure it a bit?

2. Is fiber or coax better?

3. When I turn on my DVD and receiver to play a CD, I also have to turn on the TV. When I turn on the TV though, it doesn't see the DVD player until I force the menu to choose HDMI as a primary output. Is there any way to make the DVD visible to the TV by default?

A. Whenever in doubt, keep things digital for as long as possible by using Digital I/Os. It appears that you are already doing that. If this is the case, then you should be getting the best signal reproduction that your receiver can deliver!

Keeping things digital for as long as possible, decreases the chances of Electro-Magnetic Interference (EMI) and eliminates the effect of this interference, which in the end, provides you a window of opportunity to maybe not buy the "Highest Quality" interconnect cable. Simply, 1s and 0s are 1s and 0s that all represent amplitude and frequency. Truly, how would you lose any signal, using 1s and 0s to represent that signal? Without signal loss, then the most accurate reproduction of the source material is practically guaranteed (of course, limited by the capabilities of your receiver). Of course signal loss is a product of using metal based conductors (such as with coaxial connections as opposed to the light-based operation of fiber-optic technology), but unless you plan on having your source equipment in one state and your receiver in another, this provides no further complication in having to purchase Monster Cable digital interconnectors,

Another thing, start saving now for a new receiver! Although Yamaha will always be remembered by me as my first receiver manufacturer once I began seeking high-quality equipment, their quality has decreased with their insistence on providing more budget oriented receicers. Although I would unwaiveringly purchase a Yamaha budget over one made by Sony, Kenwood, Pioneer, or Panasonic, there are more capable receivers that are more accurate by other less well known manufacturers such as Denon and Harman/Kardon. Attempt to get a receiver with the highest quality Burr-Brown Digital-to-Analog conversion. High quality DACs are your final chance at getting the best sound quality from your system! Look around the net (visit manufacturers' websites and such) until you find the receiver that melts your heart! Upon finding that "magic-receiver," search online retailers to discover the least expensive manner in which you can obtain it.

Truly, the most important pieces of your sound system come before the loudspeakers! In reality, the best DVD Player with comparable quality digital signal interpretation to maintain signal integrity is most appropriate! Read reviews of source equipment published in Home THeater focused magazines such as "Home Theater Magazine" and "Sound and Vision Magazine" (which was formerly known as "Stereo Review").

You deserve it!

Especially with those Klipsches! The fact that Klipsch generally produces highly efficient loudspeakers, receiver power requirements can be scaled back a little to get a higher quality (build-wise) receiver to bring out the ambience and presence of the Klipsches! Although I do not personally own any Klipsch loudspeakers, I have yet to be let down by any Klipsch based listening session.

With that said about the in-store listening sessions hardly ever being letdowns, I don't see any reasonable explanation as to why you should be let down in your own home.

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Regarding your other questions, you should really examine your DVD Player's manual to see if you can set HDMI as the default output method, that way, you won't have to "force" it everytime... There's no reason to have any other output as the default since you are using specifically the HDMI interconnection to deliver the digital video information.

Finally, with the question of which digital interconnection is better between coaxial and fiber-optic, remember that the chance of signal loss is far less with fiber-optic connections, because light can travel much farther through a tube than an electrical pulse through a metal conductor. In the end, again, if money is the issue, coaxial connections use the same RCA cable that your analog devices have used over the years.

Using fiber-optic based installation prevents corrosion, for there is no metal connector that can corrode. However, again, be advised that there is no direct quality improvement by using fiber-optic interconnection for your device as opposed to coaxial, for a 1 is a 1--whether it is being transferred over coaxial or fiber-optic cable.

I would say to use the coaxial I/O to save money initially, but look forward to making use of the fiber-optic connection as time moves forward or if you're thinking of permanently installing the receiver in a particular location.

Hope that helps!

Happy listening!

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High Definition TV-What are the top 10 things you love about watching movies & playing video games on HDTV?

Q. What are the top 10 things you will always love about being able to play video games and watch your favorite movies on your LCD HDTV,I am planning on getting me one of those TVs,but I will have to see how much money I get this Christmas season,I might change my mind.

A. After seeing your question, I don't have the answers to your questions, sorry :-(

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Would it be a good deal to get a store display-stand 52 inch LCD HDTV in this price range?

Q. Ok, I'm thinking on buying a store display tv(checking that it works first, of course), a 52 inch lcd HDTV, brand is sharp.

The price range is 700-900.

Is that a good deal with today's market?
With regards to lag, it has 4ms response time.

A. its pretty good but be sure to take a look at the lag time. the higher the lag time the more blur you will experience.

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What do i need to complete my HD setup, and is afforadable?

Q. I have a 26" LG LCD HDTV and a XBOX 360 and i wouls like to get some HD surround sound speakers and watch DVD's in HD quality, what should i get that is not thousands of dollars?

A. First of all, make 100% sure that your tv is an HDTV, and isn't HD ready or an HD monitor.

Right now, the standard xbox360 cannot play movies in HD. I believe it converts standard dvds to 420i to 720i signals. They're going to market an add-on hd-dvd player for the 360 that'll allow you to play hd-dvds on your 360, the add-on should cost around $200. Get that, then you can really watch movies in true HD (remember, you'll have to buy HD-DVD discs. They cost like $25 at the moment. They can play dvds, but will not be in HD).

Also, make sure you have the component cables, as the standard AV cables (red, yellow, white) cannot play any HD formats. I'm sure your tv has them, but make sure you have component inputs (red, blue, green) for the component cables. I'm not sure if the hd-dvd add-on will use DVI or HDMI, but those are both useful inputs as well.

And, for surround sound from your 360, a standard theatre-in-a-box that has Dolby Digital, DTS, etc will work. You'll just need an optical audio cable to run from your 360 to the theatre receiver, as the red and white audio cables cannot support DD or DTS, only stereo and mono.

All together, it'll cost you around $500, +/- $100 to get setup for true HD and surround sound.

There are a few links below to some good options. You don't have to get exactly what I post, or from where I post, but just check it out.

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Would it be a good deal to get a store display-stand 52 inch LCD HDTV in this price range?

Q. Ok, I'm thinking on buying a store display tv(checking that it works first, of course), a 52 inch lcd HDTV, brand is sharp.

The price range is 700-900.

Is that a good deal with today's market?
With regards to lag, it has 4ms response time.

A. its pretty good but be sure to take a look at the lag time. the higher the lag time the more blur you will experience.

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I have a black horizontal line across the center of my SHARP Aquos LC52D62U 52 INCH LCD HDTV. I want to get it?

Q. I have a black horizontal line across the center of my SHARP Aquos LC52D62U 52 INCH LCD HDTV. I want to get it fix, but I do not want to be taken of advantage by being of over charged. What is likely the problem with this TV and how can I be sure that I will not be overcharged for some minor fix?

A. this source may help you : http://www.answerbag.com/q_view/416554

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What is the best picture clarity setting for my 32" vizio LCD HDTV?

Q. I need to know the best setting for the picture Quality, so that its not fuzzy and i need the best color settings. i have a vizo 32" LCD HDTV. i want it too look like the picture Quality at the store like best buy.

A. Make sure you are tuned to an HDTV station..?? Are you on a cable box with HD?? Satellite?? ON my cable box, the normal channel 4 is like the old analog.. Channel 404 is in HD.. (Different in other areas.) Check with your cable provider. I also like to run the Sharpness in the 'Picture' options rather high. Part of your Menu settings... Most sets are pretty well set up when sold in a default condition..

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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 a special tv needed to view 3d movies?

Q. I have an LCD HDTV and I noticed comcast had a 3D Movie available. I watched part of it and noticed the distorted image that should make a 3d object, but when I tried my 3d glasses I seen no difference. I know it's not a problem with my eyes since I seen 3d in theaters recently before. I just want to know if a tv needs to support it or whatever. Thanks!

A. no. you have been thinking of everything that could be causing a problem except for one. the one thing you didn't ask about is the glasses! there are different types of 3d glasses today if you would believe it. the olden style with blue and red and the new ones which look kinda grayish. don't know where you would get 3d glasses, where did u get yours? if you really cant figure it out just call the provider and ask them about the issue. i am sure of you had problems some other would too and they would have a solution.

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Does anybody know how i can get the movies on my computer to my tv?

Q. Just got a new 51 inch Samsung, apparently it has the capability to transfer downloaded movies from vuze to the tv. Does anybody know what cord or connection to use for this?

And would this connection allow me to have internet on the tv?

The TV is an LCD HDTV with 3d capability, there is usb and hdmi connection at the back of the tv.

Thanks a lot!!!!!!

A. Lots of options here, easiest would be HDMI. If your PC doesn't have an HDMI port next best would be S-Video, DVI or VGA. Check to see what matches you have with you TV and PC. Most likely your TV will have a VGA and same with PC, use audio in on TV for sound and you'll be good to go.

Side note, if your planning on watching HD content, if your television has a VGA input on it you should be okay, as SVGA can easily handle 1080p. However, if you are running Windows Vista, you should be aware that Vista will degrade certain HD video files if it detects that you aren't using an HDCP-compatible video cable (such as HDMI or DVI) to watch the video.

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