What's the difference between HDTV, LCDTV,Plasma TV, and 1080P TV?

Q. Which one has better reception, dependable and cost-saver?
Which stores carry those?
Your sincerest answers, advices and suggestions are highly appreciated. Thank you very much.

A. Almost all LCD and Plasma sets sold today are HDTV's. You should see the HDTV logo on the set somewhere. If the set is an HDTV that means it is capable of high resolution display. The display across the screen is measured in tiny units of light called pixels and they are measured in width x height. The combination of these pixels make up the image you see. Standard Definition television (what we've all grown up on and have had for the last 40+ years) is approximately 520x480 at it's absolute best. Modern High Definition displays (HDTV's) offer 1920x1080. An LCD or Plasma set that can display 1920x1080 is said to be a 1080p capable HDTV. On some older models and budget-minded models the HDTV may only offer 1280x720 resolution. This is called 720p.

Do you need 1080p? That answer depends on screen size to viewing distance. If you're going to purchase a 42" LCD display and sit 12 feet back, a person with 20/20 vision will not be able to see the benefit of 1080p over 720p. However, if you invest in a larger display (say 55") and you set 6 feet back, you would be able to see the benefit of 1080p. With modern HDTV's although the 1080p resolution may or may not be important to you, often other important features will only be available on 1080p models (e.g. Samsung's middle-of-the-road 650 series LCD's are all 1080p)

You will see some displays advertised as 120hz or even 250hz, etc... If you intend to buy a Blu-Ray player down the road, 120hz is a good idea because it allows for film material to be displayed in it's native refresh rate (24fps) it also enabled motion enhancement features, again these are features you look for that you'll have to pay for. You won't find these features on a bargain hunters LCD HDTV.

To answer the question about Plasma vs LCD. On the outside (when powered off) you would not likely be able to tell the difference, the technology on the inside is however very different. LCD's use crystals that when current is passed over produces an image. Plasma's use charged phosphor gas to create an image. Generally LCD's consume less power, however Plasma is considered to have better performance (much less 'judder' which is jerkiness caused on some film material) and overall better picture quality. Each technology has it's pro's and con's, but LCD has won the battle (as is apparent with more and more Plasma sets being discontinued each year). LCD has a longer life than Plasma because it does it burn phosphor. Price on LCD and Plasma varies by brand name and series. Any given manufacture will offer many different models, Samsung and SONY are considered by many to be the best choice for LCD displays. Samsung for example has many series ranging from 350 to 950 with price with the 950 series being their most premium offering. You get what you pay for, but most people will probably be happy with a middle of the line produce (650 series Samsung or comparable model by other vendor) as the extreme high-end features will cost a lot and will not likely matter to the average joe. However do buy a brand name product! There are many LCD and Plasma displays on the market that are prone to high defect rate and the warranty on non-name brand is often bad (these sets can not be easily repaired as the old tube based televisions can).

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Where is the best place to buy good quality a television for a good price?

Q. Preferably a 40-49 inch, between the price range of $450-$600...

A. I would recommend you to buy it online as if you get from local stores you pay sales tax which can be $55 or more for $600 you spend.

many stores online have $0 shipping and $0 sales tax.

Check out http://www.ehow.com/how_6034245_price-plasma_-lcd-led-hdtvs_televisions.html

The following link has all stores that have high Better business bureau ratings

All LCD 40" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=LCD+40&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans
All LCD 42" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=LCD+42&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans
All LCD 46" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=LCD+46&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans
All LCD 47" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=LCD+46&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans

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All Plasma 40" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Plasma+40&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans
All Plasma 42" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Plasma+42&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans
All Plasma 46" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Plasma+46&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans
All Plasma 47" - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Plasma+46&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans


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What is the best sound bar for a 32" Vizio TV?

Q. I have a Vizio 32" E320VL LCD HDTV and I have noticed that when I watch a movie on my dvd player, the sound is not very good. It's really quiet in certain parts and really loud in others. I was wondering if a sound bar would fix this problem, and if so what would be the best and cheapest one to get for my Vizio TV? Thanks to anyone who can help!

A. Visit crutchfield.com and click on speakers then soundbars. They offer a good selection with specs and list their offerings from lowest price to highest price. You don't have to buy from them but it doesn't hurt to look. Crutchfield has been in business for many many years. I bought a Sony TV from them in 2010. I live in Texas and by buying from them paid no state sales tax and they ship anywhere in the US at no additional cost. I have a new Vizio 32" LED in my kitchen and after I heard the TV sound for the first time I started looking. The down side of soundbars is the width. Be sure to take that into consideration when shopping. Last, pricing of soundbars is pretty much like other speakers in that you can expect to get what you pay for. The higher the quality, the higher the cost.

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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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My TV is showing a line down the middle some stupid setting or is it faulty?

Q. I have a Sony Bra via 32" Class LCD 720p 60Hz HDTV, model KDL-32BX300, and my screen is displaying a line down the middle. My question is this: is this a defect or is this something I can fix myself with a little assistance?
it is a very small hardly notice able line like a dotted line similar to a compare contrast thing

A. Bad LCD panel. It's a 2010 so it's still under warranty. Get r fixed!

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Anyone able to give me some details on the 82" Mits DLP models?

Q. Basically the situation im in is this, im looking to upgrade but im curious if its a "must" to have the 740 or 840 model over the 738. How much different are the screens in terms of how they look, or are the screens comparable and the newer models simply have more bells and whistles?

Anyone that owns a 2010 model have a chance to compare it with the 2011 models?

Thanks in advance.

A. I will tell you - I am not a fan of Mitsubishi brand these days.

When DLP came out - Mitsubishi was charging $9999 for their first model.

When HDTV came out - Mitsubishi televisions refused to accept 720 signals.

When the HDTV spec was still being debated, Mitsubishi came out with the 'Promise' program where they said they would upgrade any Mitsubishi TV to keep it current with changes to the antenna or signaling standard. Then they weezled out of fixing technical problems with their first-gen televisions because they claimed it was not covered under 'the promise' program.

So - look at the 70 inch Sharp Aqous LCD televisions - a better company in my opinion.

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How wide is a 55" flat screen tv?

Q. Also, who makes the best LED LCD? I've heard Samsung is good with the exception of the sound quality.

A. Samsung Series 9 or Series LED
Sony XBR 8 or XBR 10
LG LH90 or SL90

All of those series of LCDs rank very well. I think you'd be in good shape with any of them. If you are not happy with the Samsung sound quality, check out the Sony or LG models and see if either of those are up to your satisfaction.

You could also check out Sharp. I think they do make an LED LCD. I just can't recall the series off the top of my head.

As for the TV size, a little grade school pythagarous can solve that...

TV diagonal is 55". HDTV is a ratio of 16:9.

(16x)^2 + (9x)^2 = 55^2
256x^2 + 81x^2 = 55^2
337x^2 = 55^2
18.357x = 55
x = 2.996

16 x 2.996 = 47.936
9 x 2.996 = 26.964

So the 55" HDTV would measure basically 48" x 27".

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best 52 or 55 inch tv for sports in regular definition?

Q. I have a 42 inch LG lcd tv and sports that arent in HD especially hockey look terrible.I am looking for the a 52 or 55 inch that doesnt look terrible when watching sports in regular def.Im not sure if LCD or LED-LCD is better.

A. LED will provide you better picture quality than LCD, deeper black.
Good brand and model that I would recommend is Samsung UN55C6500 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FTVs-Televisions-Audio-Video%2Fb%3Fie%3DUTF8%26node%3D979929011%26ref_%3Dsv_e_3&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=390957

or another good choice if you want for sport, not for gaming is Plasma. Plasma will provide you faster response, smoother motion which good for action sports. Panasonic or Samsung are good brand to get.
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What is the difference between LCD, LED, and Plasma screen televisions.?

Q. I'm planning on buying a new TV soon, but there are so many display options. I don't know too much about the difference in LCD, LED, and Plasma. I know that one of them has like a light shining off the back or the side of the TV and thats the one that I don't want. Can somebody help me with this information.

A. For many years, the CRT technology was the dominant technology in television sets. However, in the past few years, there has been a significant improvement in the technology, which has seen the introduction of LCD, plasma and LED televisions. Each of these new technologies has its strong points in the method that it displays images, among other features. The features for each type of these technologies are as below.




As with most electronics, it is recommended that you first do your research before choosing a HDTV. By doing research, you can ensure you choose a quality television that you will enjoy. There are many different sites that post reviews, and reviewing what other customers have said is really important. A good example of a page is one that displays Panasonic Viera TC-P54G25 reviews. Such sites not only provides expert reviews, but more importantly, also supply customer reviews.

When researching a television, it is also important to look at the differences in the technologies. The next few section outlines the three technologies that you will find in a HDTV.

What is an LCD TV?
The acronym LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display. This technology was created to replace the CRT technology. A LCD TV is a significant improvement in the way pictures are displayed due to the mode of display involved.

LCD technology uses two major components to display, namely; Cold Cathode Florescent Lamps or CCFLs and molecules of liquid crystals. The CCFLs are used to illuminate the liquid molecules with white light, and as the light passes through, an image is created.

A LCD TV has the following advantages over a CRT TV; flat and much lighter, a higher resolution, wider viewing angle of up to 175 degrees, lower power consumption, resistant to ‘burn in’ due to static images, and are ideal for naturally lit environments. However, there are some disadvantages to this technology such as a low contrast ratio and inability to achieve true black picture quality.





What is a Plasma TV
The shortcomings of LCD TV led to the development of Plasma Display Panel, otherwise known as a plasma TV. With this technology, images are created from gases containing neon and xenon atoms.

Plasma TV technology boasts of a rich variation of colors, due to an advanced color generation feature, that is able to generate true black picture quality.

The viewing distance and angles are also wider, ranging from 160 and up to 180 degrees, which is more than what can be achieved with a LCD TV. A plasma TV also has a higher lifespan than LCD TV. The downside of this technology is that the viewing capability, especially the brightness is greatly diminished in poor lighting conditions, lower resolution, and an irreparable back light.

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How much do you think an led-lcd hdtv like this would cost?

Q. I don't want to go into too much details just some of the basics
i haven't really seen good places to find led-lcd tv's but i want to get
a 32 inch led-lcd hdtv that goes up to 1080p
120hz
internet
Dynamic Contrast Ratio above 150,000:
3 hdmi
and probably sony

A. 'bout $500

check out Best Buy or Costco. BB has 0% on these sets right now, plus lots of extra goodies thrown in for free

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What are top brands and models of LCD HDTV's today?

Q. My 37 inch Sanyo is on the blink, and I want to upgrade to possibly a larger screen and among the best of quality in the various brands available. Any guidance for me?

A. Give specifics as to size and budget and you'll probably get help that is actually beneficial, unlike the first two answers! LOL
First, stay away from cheap third tier, disposable junk like Sanyo and Vizio. http://www.hdguru.com/your-new-disposable-flat-screen-hdtv/107/
Second, read over the 11/07 and 3/08 Consumer Reports HDTV articles. Pay special attention to the reliability section. You can get these at your local public library. This will address brands, sizes, and technology (plasma vs. LCD).
Generally, Panasonic is the very best buy for your money in a plasma display. Sony, followed by Toshiba, is the best LCD over 37".

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What would be an average sizes plasma or lcd tv for a master bedroom?

Q. We are looking at either 32, 37 or 42 inch plasma or lcd tv's. Normally we watch tv at night so which type of tv would have a better picture quality at night. Can anyone recommend some good models?

A. Plasmas are better for night viewing than LCDs.

The size to get depends on the viewing distance and the programming types. If you are going to be watching mostly HDTV programming, you can be as close as 2 times the screen measurement away (so, for a 42-incher, you don't want it any closer than 7 feet away from your viewing spot).

If you watch a lot of standard definition, you probably want a smaller screen or want to have it a bit further back, so that it is at least 2.5 or 3 times the screen dimension away.

Plasmas generally don't come any smaller than 42 inches. If 42 inches is right for you, among the top choices among reviewers right now are the Samsung HPT4254 / 4264 and the Panasonic 42px75 / px77. Check reviews at CNET below.

Good luck.

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Whats the better deal on tvs?

Q. I'm looking for a small flat screen tv. I want a great picture and I want it to be cheap. I saw Best Buy has two black friday deals..
Option #1: Sharp 42" Class LCD 1080p HDTV..for $199....
Option #2: Dynex 24" Class LCD 1080p HDTV for $79.
Twenty four inches would be big enough for me, but does Dynex make good tv's? I also saw Walmart had several deals:
Option #3: Emerson 40" LCD tv..$248
Option #4: Samsung 32" LCD..$278
Option #5: Emerson 32": LCd..$188

As you can see.. I have too many options. Let me know which one I should get and why.

A. All the tvs you have looked at are the bargain price tv. They do not last long and would not recommend any of them. If you read yahoo questions, you will notice that 95% of tv problems comes from those bargain price tv. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Panasonic and Samsung are the top brand for reliability. Hope this will help you out.

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Using a HDTV as a computer monitor?

Q. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+42%26%2334%3B+Class+/+LCD+/+1080p+/+60Hz+/+HDTV/3142087.p?skuId=3142087&id=1218379763676

As a doorbuster special on Black Friday, that TV will be $199.99 and I figure I would be a moron if I didn't pick that up. I would be using it for a gaming console for awhile, which is no problem, but around income tax time I plan on building myself a gaming computer, and I figure that rather than buy an expensive monitor I would just use this TV as a monitor, assuming this TV has the capability.

Now I know nothing about what would be required to do this. What sort of cables/adapters should I look for, assuming they're necessary at all? Will I need to take the specs of my computer into consideration at all?
The TV does have 4 HDMI inputs. So is that all I would need? HDMI ran from my computer to the TV?

A. Look on the back of your graphics cards. Is it blue. if so that is vga. If it is a tan color that is dvi.
you would need to get a dvi-hdmi connector
like the one found here
http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?spcDB=10231&spcWord=Video+Cables+-+%3Cb%3EHDMI+%26+DVI%3C%2Fb%3E&keyword=dvi%20n%20hdmi

if you have a vga. I am not sure about the adapter. If you tv has a pc hook up look for what native resolution it supports

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Just purchased a Samsung LN-T4066F tv and wondering if anyone knows the ideal calibration settings for it?

Q. I purchased the tv from Best Buy yesterday with the Blu-Ray player and they told me for the BestBuy tech team to calibrate it would cost me another $300! Wondering if anyone has the same tv who has had this calibrated by them or found the ideal calibration setting online?

A. Most of today’s better quality modern fixed-pixel displays, such as Samsung’s HD TVs, have specific modes and/or settings that provide (very) good gray-scale and CIE ‘D65’ color performance out of the box, better than the displays manufacturer’s offered to consumers not too long ago. The optimal settings will always vary from one display to another and will equally vary depending on your viewing environment; the best you will be able to do without using measurement equipment is to get your settings ‘into the ballpark.’

When it comes to normal color vision, unless you have some sort of side-by-side visual reference for color accuracy, such as a high quality, professionally calibrated display or a calibrated (color critical) ‘reference grade’ professional monitor, then, like the vast majority of people, it is very difficult for an average observer to tell if the color or white balance is incorrect. This is particularly true if you take a little time to optimize your display settings for your specific viewing conditions.

The ultimate solution would be a professional calibration of your display; however this is frequently beyond the need and/or budget of the substantial majority of consumers, particularly if one’s viewing habit is more casual than critical. (Should you ever decide that you need or want a “professional” calibration, rather than utilizing Best Buy’s Geek Squad service, I believe you would be better served by hiring a knowledgeable, independent, professional calibration expert that has abundant experience; I’ve provided a few links below.)

One cost-effective alternative to a professional calibration is to purchase your own colorimeter, such as the inexpensive models (often less than the cost of a typical professional calibration,) from GretagMacbeth, Datacolor, etc., and learn to calibrate your own display(s).

Regardless, you should rent or purchase one of the display optimization (aka “calibration”) DVDs such as “Avia” from Ovation Multimedia or “Digital Video Essentials” from Joe Kane Productions to properly optimize and maintain your display.
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Below I’ve provided the majority of the picture settings needed for the do-it-yourselfer to get the picture fidelity for Samsung’s 6xF Series of LCD HDTVs (including your Samsung LN-T4066F display) in the ballpark. These settings should be used for ALL viewing particularly if color accuracy is valued.

Using either HDMI or analog component video inputs...

First, in the Picture menu set your Samsung display to “Movie” mode. Again, you should use this “Automatic Picture Setting” for all viewing.

The backlight setting should be preferably set to 0…, and no higher than 4. This is essential if you wish to maximize the contrast ratio of your display.

Aside from using either of the recommended display optimization DVDs try the following picture settings.

   • Contrast: 85-95
   • Brightness: 45-55
   • Sharpness: 0-20
   • Color: 50-55
   • Tint: 0

Detailed Settings Menu
   • Black Adjust: Off
   • Dynamic Contrast: Off
   • Gamma: between 1 and -3 (Note: the MEASURED gamma value for a ‘Rec.709’ compliant HD display should be as close as possible to 2.5)
   • Color Space: Auto
   • White Balance: (It’s probably best if you leave these settings in their default, centered position unless you have access to a measurement instrument to assist you in setting the proper white balance.)
   • My Color Control: All should be set to the default of 15
   • Edge Enhancement: On (only if Sharpness is kept to an absolute minimum of 20 or less, otherwise set to Off)
   • xvYCC: Off
   • Film Mode: On (for 480i film-based sources only)
   • Game mode: Off
   • Energy Saving: Off

   • Color Tone should be set to “Warm2”
   • Digital NR should be set to “Off”

Active Color and DNIe are not available in Movie Mode.

Under Screen Size the ‘aspect ratio control’ should always be set to “Just Scan”
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Digital Video Essentials
http://www.videoessentials.com

Ovation Multimedia Avia II or Avia Pro
http://www.ovationmultimedia.com
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##### ADDITIONAL RESOURCES #####

CNET’s quick guide to TV calibration
http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-5085739-1.html
Video: How to Calibrate Your TV
http://reviews.cnet.com/Calibrate_your_TV/4660-12443_7-6534987.html

Imaging Science Theatre 2000 Special Edition
http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issue_ist.php

Calibrating your TV
http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/print?id=1765771&type=story

Sound and Vision Magazine - TV Tweaks - Part One House Calls
http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/article.asp?section_id=82&article_id=233&page_number=1&print_page=y

AWH - How to Calibrate a Television FAQ
http://myweb.accessus.net/~090/how2adj.html

Grayscale Calibration of Home Theater Televisions
http://www.audioholics.com/tweaks/calibrate-your-system/grayscale-calibration-of-home-theater-televisions

Learn to Calibrate your LCD Television
http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/lcd-tv-calibration.html

Calibration 101
http://www.proavmagazine.com/industry-news-print.asp?sectionID=0&articleID=599522
Hitting The Mark
http://www.proavmagazine.com/industry-news-print.asp?sectionID=0&articleID=601342
Running The Gamut(s)
http://www.proavmagazine.com/industry-news-print.asp?sectionID=0&articleID=599512
Selling Calibration Services
http://www.proavmagazine.com/industry-news-print.asp?sectionID=0&articleID=601343

Video Display Calibration
http://www.sencore.com/products/AVRFCalibration.htm
Adjusting Five User Controls on a Display to Maximize Performance – Flash
http://www.sencore.com/newsletter/VP300.html
Calibration – What Is Wrong with This Picture?
http://www.sencore.com/newsletter/July05/WhatIsWrong.htm
Index of Articles Related to Display Calibration
http://www.sencore.com/newsletter/archivedarticles.htm#colorprocolor

Imaging Science Theatre 2000 Special Edition
http://www.widescreenreview.com/wsr_issue_ist.php

Michael TLV Tips
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/experttips/michaeltlv/michaeltlv_tips.html
Keohi HDTV - Expert Tips - Panel of Experts
http://www.keohi.com/keohihdtv/experttips/panelofexperts.html

Video Essentials FAQ - Video
http://www.videoessentials.com/ve_d_faqvideo.php
Digital Video Essentials Questions and Answers
http://www.videoessentials.com/DVEQ&A.php
Joe Kane Productions - Glossary
http://www.videoessentials.com/glossary.php

ISF Calibration Discussion and Information
http://www.avforums.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=311

Samsung LNTXX61-65-66 Calibration Settings - AVS Forum
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=828228&pp=60
(Beware recommended settings not obtained from colorimeter- or spectroradiometer-equipped sources)
Display Calibration - AVS Forum
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=139

Charles Poynton:
“Brightness” and “Contrast” Controls
http://www.poynton.com/notes/brightness_and_contrast/
Gamma FAQ
http://www.poynton.com/notes/colour_and_gamma/GammaFAQ.html
Color FAQ
http://www.poynton.com/notes/colour_and_gamma/ColorFAQ.html
http://www.poynton.com/ColorFAQ.html
Color Technology and Resources
http://www.poynton.com/Poynton-color.html
http://www.poynton.com/notes/links/color-links.html
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GretagMacbeth Eye-One Display 2 Colorimeter
http://usa.gretagmacbethstore.com/index.cfm/act/catalog.cfm/subcategory/Eye-One%20Solutions/category/Eye-One/browse/null/MenuGroup/__Menu%20USA%20New.htm

Datacolor Spyder3Elite™, Spyder3Pro™, or Spyder2PRO™ Colorimeters
http://www.colorvision.com/products.php
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Imaging Science Foundation
http://www.imagingscience.com

Though there may be many other qualified individuals, the following display calibration professionals are some of the best currently available if you want or need a calibration from a competent professional. Each service provider uses high performance calibration equipment accompanied by ample experience and an excellent reputation.

W. Jeff Meier - AccuCal
http://www.accucal.org

Lion Audio-Video Consultants
http://www.lionav.com

Kevin Miller
http://www.isftv.com

Busch Home Theater
http://www.buschhometheater.com/isf_calibration.htm
 

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What is the fastest (shutter speed) advanced point and shoot digital camera?

Q. i know very little about camera specs and stuff, im looking for a fast shooting lowest lag advanced digital camera. if someone can help me out, that will be great. Price: 200 to 300

Thanks a lot

A. I would suggestion these are good quality High Speed shooting camera with price under $300.

Casio Exilim EX-FH20 : 9.1 MP, 20x Optical Zoom, 3-Inch LCD, High Speed Burst Mode (can shoot at an amazing 40 frames per second in High Speed Burst mode), High Speed Movies, High-Definition Movies, Face Detection, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001HCTKZQ?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001HCTKZQ

Casio EX-FH100 : 10.1MP, High Speed Digital Camera, 10x Ultra Wide Angle Zoom with CMOS Shift Image Stabilization, 3.0 inch LCD, Ultra-high speed burst shooting captures (40 shots per second), High-speed movie recording at up to 1,000 fps, High-speed Night Scene and Portrait, High-speed Lighting, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0032ANBXI?ie=UTF8&tag=20908-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B0032ANBXI

I recommend a Casio camera, because it design for a High Speed Digital Camera.

Other good High Speed shooting cameras : Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1/B, Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/H.

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX1/B : 10MP, 5x Optical Steady Shot Stabilized Zoom, 2.7-inch LCD, Sweep Panorama Mode captures breathtaking panoramic images, Capture your videos in HD Movie mode (720p), PhotoTV HD Mode with compatible BRAVIA HDTVs, AntiMotion Blur Mode, High speed shooting, Intelligent AF, Smile Shutter technology, Face Detection technology, etc.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IPHIFA?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002IPHIFA

Sony Cyber-shot DSC-TX1/H : 10.2MP, 4x optical zoom, 3-inch touch-screen LCD display, "Exmor R" CMOS sensor for stunning low-light performance, Capture your videos in HD Movie mode, Anti-Motion Blur Mode, Sweep Panorama mode, High speed shooting, Easy Touch Screen Interaction, High Sensitivity Mode, Smile Shutter technology, Face Detection, Pet Mode, PhotoTV HD, etc. (Announced : August, 2009)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002IPHIDW?ie=UTF8&tag=garnavgpsrev-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002IPHIDW

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is the dynex 40inch 1080p 60hz going to last me a few years?

Q. I know that Lcd Hdtvs only last 3-5 years. I also know Dynex brand isnt the best. Can anyone tell me how long theres lasted or any detail about the dynex brand?

A. Why would you want a tv that cost say $600 and only last 3-5 years when you can pay a bit more ($700) and have it last you for 8-10 years. If you read yahoo questions, you will notice that 95% of tv problems comes from LCD tv and 95% of those are the bargain price tv. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. My first flat screen tv is a Sony 34" (first HD in the market and cost me $6,400 and only lasted 2 years) while my first plasma purchased in 2002 is still running today (Pioneer 43" model 4330). Hope this will help you out.

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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 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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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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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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What tech is best for tvs today for the price: Plasma, LCD, etc?

Q. We currently have a Samsung 42" LCD that has been a problem so far. We have owned it for 5 years and have replaced the bulb once already - now it is out again. Looking to buy new TV, but am not sure about what to buy: Heard Plasma is the way to go, but want the newest tech too (smart, LCD, ETC)....any advice?

A. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tv, along with the pro and con of each technology. You will notice that Panasonic has more Plasma tv being recommended than any type of tv from other manufacturer. Panasonic was also named the best tv for 2010, VT series a plasma tv, while 2009 belong to Pioneer Elite KURO. Pioneer stopped producing Plasma tv in 2010 and those engineers are now working for Panasonic which reflect the new series of Plasma tv (GT and VT series with infinity black). I still have my first Plasma tv purchased in 2002, a Pioneer model 4330, also now have a Panasonic 50" and 65" Plasma tv. If you read yahoo questions, you will notice that 95% of tv problems are from LCD tv and 95% of those are the bargain price tv. Hope this will help you out.

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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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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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How can I find out the manufacturer of a LCD HDTV Not just the company that slapped their name on the product

Q. I'm trying to figure out if it's better to buy a Name-Brand LCD HDTV or will a off-brand do fine? My guess is that alot of off-brand LCD TV's are off the same production line as the Name-Brand LCD TV's, just don't have the cool brand name stuck on it.

A. You are basically incorrect. A few of the crap brands are owned by the big boys, but they aren't made or designed the same way. Most are independent Chinese junk.
Nor is the warranty or after warranty support the same.
To a large extent, there is enough competition with these TVs that, you get what you pay for. There's still a premium for, say the Sony name, but a good part of the price difference between an RCA and a Sony is paying for performance, quality, warranty service, and the repair parts needed for service five years from now being available.

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What do you think of the brand LG when it comes to lcd hdtv's?

Q. Im looking to purchaseing a 26" LCD HDTV, but i really dont know what brand to purchase. I looked at a LG and noticed the picture quality looked pretty good. It had good color, but dont know if its a good brand over all.

A. the sd picture on your 26" will look good, maybe a little foggy. Use the S-video input for the best results. I would avoid the HD programming option on a set that small because the HD resolution doesn't really shine until a 40" screen but that's with my eyes your results may vary

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What HD settings I should use on my Xbox 360 for my LCD HDTV?

Q. I recently bought a 32" LCD HDTV 720p. My question is what are the optimal settings for both HDTV Settings and HDMI Colorspace? I know it depends on personal preferences a lot though.

A. 16:9
720p
YPbPr

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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 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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How do I access the adjustment menu on my television?

Q. 42" Westinghouse LCD HDTV 1080p

I wish to reach the adjustment menu so I can calibrate a few things on the television.

Thank you for your time and consideration.
Not the menu or settings; I'm looking for the "Adjustment" Menu, it has more advanced options available.

A. Try to see if there is a Menu or settings button on the remote.

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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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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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How much does it cost to repair a shattered LCD TV screen?

Q. My daughter accidentally broke the screen on her 32" LCD HDTV.
Does anyone know how much it is to have it fixed?
Would it be better to just buy a whole new TV?

A. BETTER to buy a new TV set, and use plexiglass and Velcro to attach it to the front of the TV so it protects against impact.

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Why does my Insignia 32 inch LCD HDTV 720p TV take like 6 seconds to come on?

Q. I have an Insignia 32 inch LCD HDTV and when I press the power button it comes on but there is nothing on the screen and then after about 5 slow seconds in counting the screen displays the words
please wait..... and then 3 slow seconds pass and then the screen finally comes on,why is that?It is a brand new TV I got for my birthday?

A. pretty sweet tv 6 seconds is nothing, I would wait 10 if i had 2

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What is the difference between a Plasma and a LCD flat panel TV?

Q. I am looking at buying between a 40 to 50 inch wide screen flat panel television and would like to know the following differences between plasma and LCD:
-cost
-performance (longevity, clarity, gaming hook ups)
-track records (proven to last)
-weight (will it be able to hang on the wall with out major damage)
-best brands for plasma and LCD
-stores with the best deals
-do you recommend getting the extended warranty
-do you recommend getting the set up (I think it is a rip but want to know how easy each of them are to set up and hang on the wall)
-best for gaming.

I will be using this TV for gaming and watching sports and am looking for something that will show the details. I also would like something that would last longer since I will be spending a lot of money on it. Thanks in advance for all the help.

A. LCD TVs use an LCD panel to create the picture. It's the same LCD screen technology you find on laptop computers and digital cameras. Plasma TVs use gas suspended within glass panels and stimulated by an electrical field to create the picture.

Each technology has its advantages. Plasmas tend to have a better picture than LCD TVs, while LCD TVs promise better long-term reliability and freedom from screen burn-in worries.
LCD is available in small sizes such as 15 inches and go up from there, while plasma sets start over 30 inches in size. LCD tends to be more expensive than plasma TVs of the same size.

If I was buying one for myself, I would lean plasma because of the better picture quality -- the new Panasonics are especially good. In LCD sets Sony, Sharp and Toshiba are all very good, as is Samsung.

Bargain shoppers should check out the LCD sets from Westinghouse -- they have excellent pictures and are a great value at the asking price.

An HDTV standard has been in place in the United States for years. The new digital television specifications have many different available resolutions, not all of them HDTV.

To be considered HDTV broadcasts must be either 720p (720 progressively scanned lines) or 1080i (1080 interlaced lines).

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Which Hdtv brand is best for an xbox 360. Which gives the best picture quality ?

Q. panasonic, pioneer, samsung, vizio.
Which one of these are the best out of the 4. Im thinking a vizio, am i wrong? Do any of u have these brands of hdtvs. Im buying a 50 inch 1080p hdtv. so which brand would give me the best picture quality while i play the xbox 360. Help please ?

A. I have a Samsung 450-series LCD, and I think it looks amazing! I turned the backlight down (video option), because when I initially got it I feared it was too bright, but now it's perfect.

I suspect all HDMI-capable 720p screens are going to meet your expectations.

I've also heard Sharps are good.

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I have a new TV bought last year it's a 32" TOSHIBA HDTV LCD Widescreen?

Q. As Far as I know it may not be HDCP compliant.I have cable and I getting a HDTV,DVR cable box.My question is if it's not HDCP compliant.....Will I still be able to view or see my HI Def picture after 2010?
I'm not referring to the digital switch over on Feb 17th,2009.
HDCP means: High Defintion Content Protection.

A. HDCP is an inert technology : it’s up to the movie studios to deploy it (or not) as a copy-protection scheme.

HDCP notifies the player if there’s a non-HDCP device in the playback chain.

Software in the player then executes the rules (established by the media owner) that are encoded within the content.

What concerns you here within HDCP is the ICT (The Image Constraint Token) rule : a rule that gives content owners the power to make the software stop playing content or downsample video to a 960x540 resolution (a fraction of the image quality you should normally get) if HDCP is missing at any stage in the playback chain.

The Image Constraint Token is invoked on a per-disc basis.

The good news for you is that so far it seems no studio has activated the technology in their current releases (Blu-ray discs).

The fatidic date you mentioned is based on a rumor. It is now more commonly advanced that studios would have informally agreed not to implement it until at least 2012.

The good news is that Sony, Disney, Fox, Paramount, MGM and Universal have already stated that they have no intention of using this feature. The other studios, which have yet to announce their plans, will most likely follow suit to avoid getting bad publicity. If any of the studios still decide to use ICT they will have to state this on the cover of their movies, so you should have no problem avoiding these titles.

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My RCA HDTV w/DVD when powering on has sound but no picture, what's the issue?

Q. My RCA TV when turned on has sound, shows via the TV screen that the HD-MI connection (to the cable box) is on but no picture; at least initially. If I then turn the TV on and off a few times, the picture will then appear and the TV works fine from that point on. The TV model is 22la45RQD, a 2012 RCA 22" HDTV with DVD player, manufactured by On Corp US. The TV and all connections are plugged into a power strip. I did unplug the TV (and all other TV related connections from the power strip), for abut 5-10 minutes, but that didn't make any difference. I did check all the connections and they are fine. Anyone know what the issues is and if there is anything I can do to fix it? Keep in mind the TV is just about 1 year old and cost less than $200.

A. Hi,

It sounds like a Issue with the LCD backlight, probably the inverter has packed up.

Here's an experiment! :) When the TV is on but there is no picture, shine a torch (flash-light) onto the screen. If you can vaguely see the picture you know its a backlight problem. If you cannot, I'd say its a problem with the cable box or the cable you are using to go between the box and TV.

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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 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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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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Whats the better deal on tvs?

Q. I'm looking for a small flat screen tv. I want a great picture and I want it to be cheap. I saw Best Buy has two black friday deals..
Option #1: Sharp 42" Class LCD 1080p HDTV..for $199....
Option #2: Dynex 24" Class LCD 1080p HDTV for $79.
Twenty four inches would be big enough for me, but does Dynex make good tv's? I also saw Walmart had several deals:
Option #3: Emerson 40" LCD tv..$248
Option #4: Samsung 32" LCD..$278
Option #5: Emerson 32": LCd..$188

As you can see.. I have too many options. Let me know which one I should get and why.

A. All the tvs you have looked at are the bargain price tv. They do not last long and would not recommend any of them. If you read yahoo questions, you will notice that 95% of tv problems comes from those bargain price tv. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Panasonic and Samsung are the top brand for reliability. Hope this will help you out.

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Using a HDTV as a computer monitor?

Q. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+42%26%2334%3B+Class+/+LCD+/+1080p+/+60Hz+/+HDTV/3142087.p?skuId=3142087&id=1218379763676

As a doorbuster special on Black Friday, that TV will be $199.99 and I figure I would be a moron if I didn't pick that up. I would be using it for a gaming console for awhile, which is no problem, but around income tax time I plan on building myself a gaming computer, and I figure that rather than buy an expensive monitor I would just use this TV as a monitor, assuming this TV has the capability.

Now I know nothing about what would be required to do this. What sort of cables/adapters should I look for, assuming they're necessary at all? Will I need to take the specs of my computer into consideration at all?
The TV does have 4 HDMI inputs. So is that all I would need? HDMI ran from my computer to the TV?

A. Look on the back of your graphics cards. Is it blue. if so that is vga. If it is a tan color that is dvi.
you would need to get a dvi-hdmi connector
like the one found here
http://www.monoprice.com/products/search.asp?spcDB=10231&spcWord=Video+Cables+-+%3Cb%3EHDMI+%26+DVI%3C%2Fb%3E&keyword=dvi%20n%20hdmi

if you have a vga. I am not sure about the adapter. If you tv has a pc hook up look for what native resolution it supports

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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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What's a good price to sell a 55 inch LCD HDTV for?

Q. I bought a Sanyo 55 inch LCD HDTV in September for 850 bucks. I want to sell it on craigslist (it's faster) cause I need some spending cash. So far I got a 400 dollar offer( listed price was 550). What would u do and what is good price in your mind?

A. That person that is offering you $400 is not a good deal do not take it, that is more than half off and since you just bought it in september it is practically new. A good price for me would be $600

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What HD settings I should use on my Xbox 360 for my LCD HDTV?

Q. I recently bought a 32" LCD HDTV 720p. My question is what are the optimal settings for both HDTV Settings and HDMI Colorspace? I know it depends on personal preferences a lot though.

A. 16:9
720p
YPbPr

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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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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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How come there is no sound on ps3?

Q. I just bought a new tv(insignia 42" LED-LCD HDTV 120Hz) and I'm using a HDMI cable. I can hear the sound from the XMB, but when I launch a game(black ops) there is no sound AT ALL! I need help!!! I use to use the standard component cable on old tv, but once I switch to this HDTV using the HDMI cable, there is no sound in the game.
i can hear sounds from XMB,but not in the games

A. Go under "Settings", then find "Audio Settings" then select "Audio Output Setting' then choose "HDMI"..

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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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How can I connect TV Ears (external hearing aids to a Pro Scan 32" LCD HDTV?

Q. I have a Pro Scan 32" LCD HDTV I need to hook up my external speakers (TV Ears ) they help because i am almost deaf, but I can not find a way to plug them in. They have RCA male plug ins to tv that come into the TV EArs sending unit. Any help is needed.

A. What you're looking for are the red & white audio out jacks. They are the same jacks you would use to connect the TV's sound to a receiver. Do you have the TV's model # ?

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How do I secure a 42 inch Flat Screen TV to the wall without using screws?

Q. I just bought a new LG 42LH30 42-Inch LCD HDTV. It's just sitting on the table now and I want to secure it to the wall. Since I live in a rented apartment, I don't want to put too many holes in the wall. Are there any products out there that will allow me to secure the TV to the wall without using any kind of screws?

Thank you!

A. The best you can do os to get an entertainment center that will allow you hang a tv from it instead of the wall here's an example http://www.walmart.com/catalog/catalog.gsp?cat=635499&fromPageCatId=103150&catNavId=103150

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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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How can I tell if my TV is truly 120Hz?

Q. I've got a Samsung 46' LCD HDTV 1080p, 120hz.
Somehow I'm having doubts that it is rather 60hz.
Is there a way to find out? <------
(No I will not use Blue-rays (Avatar) or anything of this sort to test this out)
I'm thought the manual might have some information but I can't seem to find anything related to Hz or whatever.

A. Go on the Samsung Web site and look at the specs for your TV model. They are also usually printed at the end of the user manual.

If your TV has an option to control "Auto Motion" that is usually a sign that you have 120 Hz

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Is it normal to see some white back light on LCD tvs during black background moments?

Q. Just purchased a Sony 40" LCD, 120 hz, HDTV/1080p TV. And my only gripe is when my screen is showing a black background, you can see the areas of the screen where the whiter areas from the backlight show. It's barely noticeable, but I wanted to make sure it's a fairly normal thing w LCD tvs?

A. It's a flaw of LCD TV and yes it's normal. The best LCD/LED TVs can keep this down, or make it harder to detect. Something to remember when people are shouting that LCD is better than plasma.

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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 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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Will the release of oled and 4k drop the price of regular tvs?

Q. hello, i was wondering if anyone in the tv sales or home theatre communities thought that with the release of oled (organic light emiting diode) or 4k resolution tvs sometime in 2013, that the price of tvs that aren't oled or 4k will drop much like standard definition tvs dropped in price when high def came out? In case your wondering im looking at the price of a Panasonic Viera Tcp50st30. THANK YOU

A. Yes the prices will go down, but not all of a sudden. Like all other electronics, the prices are constantly going down. Even when HDTVs came out, the prices on standard television didn't dropped overnight. Also, OLEDs TVs and 4k TVs are still a novelty, with only very pricey model are available to the general public. It will take 2-3 years to become mainstream and to challenge the plasma/lcd/led prices.

This is especially true if you want to buy a very specific model, like your case. If you are willing to wait that model would be when the new models will come out (so the stores need to sell their old stock). This is usually in the February-April time frame.

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How many electronics can I plug into one wall outlet?

Q. I have an extension cord plugged into the wall outlet. On the extension cord, I have a cable box, a blu-ray player, and a mini fridge plugged into it. In the other plug on the wall outlet, I have my 40 inch LCD HDTV plugged in. Is that okay, and safe to do? Also, if I plug the blu-ray player into the back of my cable box and plug in an XBox 360 in the place of the blu-ray player on the extension cord, would that be okay?

A. Watch out for the wattage of each equipment to avoid overloading.

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How many electronics can I plug into one wall outlet?

Q. I have an extension cord plugged into the wall outlet. On the extension cord, I have a cable box, a blu-ray player, and a mini fridge plugged into it. In the other plug on the wall outlet, I have my 40 inch LCD HDTV plugged in. Is that okay, and safe to do? Also, if I plug the blu-ray player into the back of my cable box and plug in an XBox 360 in the place of the blu-ray player on the extension cord, would that be okay?

A. If you have a !0A line, that gives you about $1000 W total. With a 15A line, it gives you about 1600 Watts total - at the SAME time. If you pull more, the breaker will pop.

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What are the best Gaming TV’s for 1080p ‘HD gaming’ on Xbox 360 and PS3?

Q. I want to buy a new HDTV for 1080p HD gaming on my Xbox 360 and PS3. I’m not sure what type of HDTV type is best gaming, whether it be plasma, LCD, LED, 3D etc.

Can someone please guide me on what type of HDTV works best for these systems for video games? Thanks!

A. There are specific types of HDTV's that work well for gaming and other types that don't.

First off, Wii does not support HD-Gaming. Only PS3 and Xbox 360 do.

Second, the most important feature needed for HDTV gaming is a high refresh rate to reduce lag and blur on fast moving objects. Older plasma models do not support this. You need to see the objects onscreen without any time-lapse with clarity or your gaming experience degrades severely.

The best gaming TV's are LCD/LED technology HDTV's due to higher refresh rates and lower lag rates. There are however a few exceptions in the Plasma category that were developed with more modern lag reduction features. So you will want to look at the AQUOS and VIERA Series HDTV's.

Read up more about these TV's at the link provided.

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What is the difference between LCD and LED television set? Which one has beeter quality and options?

Q. I need to change my TV and want to have more information about LCD and LED considering the difference between them. I really need to know which one has a better quality and more options.

A. I would definitely NOT recommend "buying the TV that looks best for you" because in most stores the lighting is so unlike what you're seeing at home and it makes the sets with great black level details like the Panasonic Viera plasma's, look not so different from the severaly underperforming in house brands like Insignia, Dynex, etc.

The best sets on the market are still plasma's and at those prices it's not surprising.

http://hdguru.com/how-retailers-use-lighting-to-confuse-hdtv-buyers/467

http://hdguru.com/the-new-king-of-hdtv-displays-panasonics-tc-p54v10-reviewed/458/

Some of the new LED sets are not true LED sets like the Sony XBR8 and Samsung 950 series. However despite the great blacks, motion reoslution and ANSI ratings these sets have they still suffer a LOT with viewing angle and blacks get washed out quickly.

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