Sabtu, 18 Januari 2014

What should I look for when buying a new TV?

Q. Im looking for a new tv around 32"-40". whats the best type that i should look for? what are the qualities that im looking for? what kind of brand is good and what should i be looking for in a TV. should i go plasma, LED, LCD or what. what kind of internal hard ware should i look for?

A. for 32" I would recommend Panasonic Plasma TV. But if you are looking to go for bigger TVs LCD or LED will do fine.
for 32" TVs 60Hz to 120Hz will be fine. But make sure to get minimum 60 Hz.

Also make sure to research on TV prices. Some stores have crazy price tags for TVs.

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

Go for either

Sharp (Pioneer of LCD Tvs) ,
All Sharp LCD TVs - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Sharp++LCD&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans

Sony (Costly TVs),
All Sony LCD TVs - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Sony+LCD&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans

Samsung (Quality for the price you pay)
All Samsung LCD Tvs - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Samsung+LCD&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans

Panasonic (Best for Smaller LCD TVs)
All Panasonic LCD Tvs - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=Panasonic+LCD&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans

LG (Quality for the price you pay)
All LG LCD Tvs - http://smazzle.com/searchItem.htm?keywords=LG+LCD&sortColumn=price&sortOrder=asc&ref=ans


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

A. Samsung is the master in marketing deception.

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





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Can I downgrade from a 32 inch tv to a 24 inch?

Q. My 32 inch LCD Emerson hdtv broke, will it be that much of a downgrade to go to a 24 inch LED Vizio TV. Basically I am looking at either a 24 inch vizio or a 32 inch LED element tv. I have never heard of element and saw mixed reviews, but it is made in America, which I like. Will an Element 32 inch led tv last, or will it break in two years like my Emerson did?

A. You're going down 12 inches so you will notice the difference. It has been my experience that you get what you pay for so if you buy an off brand TV be prepared for it to go out in a year. Basically they take advantage of the poor by making them pay more. Save an extra hundred and buy a 32 or 40" name brand HD tv. I bought mine from Walmart and saved about 150 dollars in black friday.


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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What are the best things to build a home cinema in a little room and which HDTV should I choose???

Q. ****---->CHOSEN AT AMAZON

What HDTV 1080p should I choose between these ones???

+++Samsung LN46A650 46-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color---$1,759.98
+++Samsung LN46A750 46-Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color---$1,925.00
+++Sony Bravia XBR-Series KDL-46XBR4 46-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV---$2,499.88
+++Philips 42PFL5603D/27 42-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV---$1,127.69

I personally like all but specially the sony and samsung DLNA but I must choose the best.I have budget for all.

Now another question:
What should things should I buy to get a full home cinema for a little dining room???I can afford like anything but it must be resonable and must have good quality.
I need a sound system,something to put on the HDTV and any other needed accessory.

3rd question: What do you recommend to me for the xbox 360 games?I've selected alot of games.But I must be sure what I get.

Thank you!
Thanks for your fast answer.But I need to tell you more things about me...Like I'm gamer totally and know almost all games.I already selected like 50-60 games and I'm PC expert.I wanted to know about some games that are not too popular or known so well but that deliver a gaming experience.And about the TV I have place for it but I must know which delivers the best quality.
Thanks!

A. Well if it is small room, get the smaller size screen, as far as Home Theatre, get a 5.1 digital surround system, and a Blu_ray (PS3), that supports HDMI. Get quality cables, there is no point in getting good equipment if the cables you use a junk. Good Surround systems are made by Onkyo, Yamaha, or a high end SONY.

I cannot advise you on video games becasue I have no idea which ones you like? Shooters, COD4, Gears, Halo. Racers PGR4, Forza 2, maybe Grid. RPG Mass effect, Oblivion, Lost odyssey. Adventure, Crackdown, Ninja Gaiden.....The list goes on and on.





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So if I go with a 46 LCD HDTV 1080p what brands and models are some of the best to go with?

Q. I'm just wondering if anyone else has an opinion about what the best options are for 46 LCD HDTV 1080p flat screens. I'm debating between a Samsung or Sharp but I'm not too familiar with what to look for. Anyone have some advice?

A. Honestly the best thing to do is to look at reviews online and specifications from review sites. There are two models you should consider for the Samsung and Sharp 46 LCD HDTV 1080p. Take a look at the Samsung LN46C630 and the Sharp Quattron LE821E or Aquos. Take a look at the following site which is solid for consumer reviews on http://46lcdhdtv1080p-userreviews.com . Hopefully this helps out with your question, good luck.


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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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.


How much can i get for a 360 elite plus 32 inch hd lcd plus a vista premium pc?
Q. I have an xbox 360 Elite used like new, have reciept. Has 120 gig hard drive with 14 full version arcade games on it, All cables included, headset, wireless controller, play n charge kit, ethernet cable also included. Comes with halo 2 collectors edition. Syntex Olevia 32 inch 332h series hdtv lcd, has speakers under neath. 1 yr warranty with 5 months left, will include reciept. This television set is 1080i and 720p, 1366x768 max resolution. Has 1 hdmi 1 component 1 vga 1 composite 1 s video and 1 coaxil.Custom Built Windows Vista Pc, Dual Core Amd 3800+ running at 2.0 GHz, 2 gigs ram, NVIDIA 7300 gt w/256 Megs dedicated ram, TV tuner card/video capture card, 250 giga byte hard drive, Has full version of Microsoft office and word 2003 edition, Dual layer 18 x DVD burners, burn DVD�s up to 8.5 gigs and cod�s. Comes with 2 speakers and 1 sub woofer, Vga cable, Wireless mouse, Genuine vista premium DVD DISK, Has 6 usb 2 in front 4 in back, Ethernet cable included 50 feet
Didn't say I was selling it here, I've posted an ad on craigslist...

https://post.craigslist.org/manage/426160308/snu8n

I just would like to see any suggestions on pricing from honest ppl and not low ballers or scammers.
Tv was bought in Feb.07

Xbox 360 Elite was bought June.07

Pc was built and purchased April.07

In the ad I posted pick up only in Bronx NY at my apt as I am not shipping.
Any 1 interested email Junemas@aol.com

A. Sell them seperately you'll get more... Basically you'll want to Take 25 to 30 % off the original purchase if the things are less than a year old.. If they are older you'll want to take about 50 to 60 % off the games especially ----and 40% off the tv. If microsoft drops the price of the elite them take the 25 to 30% off the currnet in store list price..

Hope this helps.. Also find out shipping cost and list that as a seperate cost to the buyer.





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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


What is the best HDTV I can buy for $750 or cheaper?
Q. hey guys, I am racking my brains here. I have been price shopping around for HDTVs and I am quite cheap. I got around $750 to spend and I am looking inbetween 32 - 37" in size. Thank you.

A. Panasonic TC-32LX85 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV prices : $597.37

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B0014CV92G/002-0496549-2564035

Samsung LN32A450 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV price : $575.91

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B00141AYIC/002-0496549-2564035

Panasonic Viera TC-37LZ85 37-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV Price: $911.75

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B0014CXA2I/002-0496549-2564035

Sony Bravia L-Series KDL-32L4000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B0017QA5PG/002-0496549-2564035

Sony Bravia M-Series KDL-32M4000 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Prices $611.65

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B00171UJTI/002-0496549-2564035

Toshiba 32AV500U 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Price: $568.28

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B00140S232/002-0496549-2564035

Sharp Aquos LC37D44U 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Price: $764.00

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B0012TZJXQ/002-0496549-2564035

Samsung LN37A330 37-Inch 720p LCD HDTV Price: $748.06

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20/detail/B0015AYTRY/002-0496549-2564035

And for more inforemation you can check here.

Sharp

http://astore.amazon.com/sharp-lcd-hdtv-1080p-20

Samsung
http://astore.amazon.com/samsung-1080p-720p-lcd-hdtv-20





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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


How do I make my Playstation 2 high definition?
Q. I have a 46 inch LCD HDTV. What do I need to get to make my playstation high def. as well??

A. Impossible. Its not an HD console. I'd suggest buying a PS3, because the graphics are amazing...





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Jumat, 17 Januari 2014

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..


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 is the best store to buy electronics?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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


How long is the power cord for the Toshiba REGZA Cinema Series 42XV545U HDTV?
Q. I want to see what options I will have for placement.

A. Although this is a brand new LCD without many if any specific public reviews, I went for the Toshiba for a number of reasons including perceived product reliability, feature set and value for money. I actively compared the Sony 40Z4100 and Samsung LNT750 which have both been on the market for several months, are highly rated to the Toshiba 46 (not 42) inch Regza XV545U. At the end of the day the Toshiba had it all even though I read some comments about lower contrast on other models I can tell you that I perceive no real issues even though the unit is installed in a very dark room. I have not calibrated the set but DVDs look great in cinema mode, even VCR tapes are acceptable. The SRT seems to be a real bonus and I will NOT buy a Blu-Ray player as a result. Set-up was extremely easy and I was able to do it all by my lonesome, essentially plug and play into a full A/V system, the remote is programmable for all my gizmos from a B&K AVR through Sony DvD and SAT box. You get the added bennies of 5:5 pull down and 120 hz. DVDs really look goood with no judder that I could tell. One gripe: the remote does not have an illumination button which would be nice in a dark environment. I ruled out the Sony because of some bad personal Sony product experiences including TVs. Although I always liked what I consider a very natural Sony picture image I've read about some backlighting and clouding issues on the LCDs and you pay the Sony premium price. As for the Samsung, I did not want a glossy screen due to too much glare and what i can only say are horror stories I read about customer service same with Sony (hopefully not with Toshiba).

I got the set from JandR. They were very accomodating and very communicative throughout the order process. They delayed my shipment at my request and held as well as improved the price up to the time of shipment. The box shipped UPS and arrived without damage on the day promised with some added packaging inside. I would definitely buy again from them.





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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.


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 hard is it to build my own computer ?

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

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

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


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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

total cost $2406.40

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


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




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


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

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

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


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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

total cost $2406.40

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

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

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





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How much is a screen and LCD for a TV?

Q. I bought a 42" Vizio 1080P LCD HDTV for $750 about a year and a half ago with a 2 year service plan. The TV fell off the stand and broke the screen and LCD display. Apparently the damn 2 year service plan won't cover falls even though the employee told me it would. (If I would've known that I wouldn't have bought the service plan.) Anyway, I can't see anything on the screen except for the huge spots from the damaged LCD. I hear it's usually cheaper to buy a new TV than to fix them but I was just wondering how much it would cost anyway, just in case. (You never know until you ask!) Any information you guys can give would be very helpful.

A. Currently, you can get a Vizio'' 1080 LCD HDTV with 3D for as low as $523 at amazon. This is an extremely great deal for a TV with 3D technology as well as two 3D glasses also comes with it. This TV also has built in Wi-Fi. I personally think its better if you buy a new TV rather than fixing it as the repair cost might be able to get you even a newer version of the HDTV you are fixing.
I have provided the link below for you.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0088024V2/ref=as_li_qf_sp_asin_il_tl?ie=UTF8&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0088024V2&linkCode=as2&tag=cheonlsto-20


How Do You Hook Up an Old DVD Player to a new HDTV?
Q. I have an Toshiba 42" 1080p LCD HDTV REGZA, cable box and a DVD Player. I can't figure out how to hook up my DVD player to either my TV. My cable cords use the same cords slots as my DVD player.

A. Since you said your DVD player is old, I assume it does not have an HDMI output. If it had component video (Red, Green, Blue) then you need a component cable and you can connect it to the HDTV. You still need red and white audio (composite) to get the audio to your TV. If you do not have component output, then your only bet is composite (yellow for video, red and white for audio). HDTVs are intelligent enough to recognize all the inputs you plug into them.





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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


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 do I need to play my playstation 3 games at a higher resolution like 1080 on a HDTV?

Q. I just bought a 19' LCD HDTV with 1080 resolution and I also have a playstation 3 so what do I need for my playstation 3 to play my games at a higher resolution.
The TV does not have an HDMI input either.

A. is it 1080i or 1080p? interlaced or progressive? 1080i is the same as 720p. 1080p is the best resolution you can get. i would recommend using the hdmi imput. then you have to change the setting on your tv to hd and then change the settings on the ps3 to hd. then your rocking out in high def. i dont think the ps2 comes with the hdmi cable, you have to buy it seperatley.


My tv is broken and makes a screeching noise and turns itself off help please?
Q. Ok so the tv is about 2 years old its a Philips 19PFL5422D 19-Inch LCD HDTV and last summer after buying an Xbox 360 a month after it's turning off by itself after making a screeching noise for a good second after I just turn it on it then turns on again to make itself more annoying and do it again until it fails and gets stuck on one screen any help? No sarcasm or funny jokes its annoying.

A. Screeching noises come from a bad power supply, replace it.





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Kamis, 16 Januari 2014

Does plasma still offer the best picture quality?

Q. Ok, so LED TV is all the rage these days, LCD is slowly improving, and DLP...well it's still DLP.

From what I've heard, despite the improvements other TV technologies have made, Plasma still offers the best picture quality (even over LED). Is this true? I'm looking to buy an HDTV and would like to hear from all of you...which type of HDTV offers the best picture quality?

A. Yes, Plasma still has the best picture quality!

The only advantage it's closest competitor has(LED TV) is in energy consumption! LED LCD TVs use up to 50% less energy then standard LCD or Plasma TVs! But what's the point of saving money on energy when you have to pay so much more for the TV? It's negating the energy savings!

Otherwise...Plasma TVs still have better "native" contrast ratios. Up to 5,000,000:1 in some 2010 models! They also have the fastest response times(.001ms) and fastest refresh rates(600hz). Making them the best at producing the sharpest and smoothest motion possible. Perfect for fast motion content like sports, movies and gaming!

The reason i used "native" contrast ratio rather then "dynamic" is because dynamic is a useless number! The definition of Dynamic contrast ratio is the measurement of a TVs ability to render it's blackest black and whitest white in a non-specified amount of time or frames. I don't like going by a TV's dynamic contrast ratio because this number is not controlled by any other source other then the manufacturer of the TV. So basically the manufacturer can use any or all means necessary to get this number! There's no way to prove that the TV can actually obtain this number!

Native' contrast ratio on the other hand is considerably more accurate and a better number to go by if you want to get an idea of the TV's picture quality capabilities! Native contrast ratio is the measurement of a TVs ability to render it's blackest black and whitest white on a single frame.

And ONLY plasma's can obtain this high of a native contrast ratio. This is because of each one of their pixels can be turned on or off! Creating a wider field of contrast. LCD TVs cannot accomplish this do to the backlight sources. Even the smallest backlight source(LED) covers an area of tens or hundreds of pixels! Rendering their native contrast ratios much lower.

Go with a Panasonic Plasma TV and you will not be dissappointed! Happy hunting!


how much can i expect to get for a 37 inch hdtv in a pawn shop?
Q. it's a used haier in excellenet condition. has 1080p and built in digital tuner. model# HL37XLE2

A. Hi,

I sold a fair few of these TVs and just for your info that Haier TV shares a lot of components from the Samsung UE37B6000 LED LCD which is from 2008-2009, but that TV you have is a 2010-11 model.

Its probably not worth taking in to a pawn shop as they will often want as higher margin for themselves as humanly possible. You'd be better off by putting in a free ads or ebay to be honest. If you have a Facebook account you can advertise for sale on there to your Facebook friends. It is a well sought after item and will be extremely popular especially for students who want a cheapish decent TV to play their games on!





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Rabu, 15 Januari 2014

At the 46-50 inch range, why would anyone pick a LCD HDTV over plasma?

Q. The plasma is cheaper (from a quick Amazon search) and from what I've read the plasma has a better picture quality. I can understand at 60 inch range; the LCD's seem cheaper.

A. At 60 inches the LCD's are cheaper? I don't think so...

I personally would take a plasma over an LCD for just about anything 42 inches and up.


Where can i find a cheap VESA mount for a HDTV?
Q. i have a 22 inch lcd tv and a 40 inch ledtv
theyre both fairly slim and lightweight
i want 2 vesa mounts but i dont have the money to pay 100$ for each
where can i find good quality and affordable mounts... around 10-50$?

A. Check around. Look on Amazon and eBay.

You might get a simple wall mount for the 22" for less than that. I got one from a local retailer for $20 or so that probably would work. You can likely get the same online for less.

For the 42", you need to spend $60 to $80.





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Why did my new TV stop getting free channels? It says low-signal now but I had many HD and SD channels before?

Q. Toshiba 50L1350U 50" LCD HDTV

Before Oct. 2nd, 2013, I received several HD and SD channels by connecting my cable. I have comcast internet but no tv service.

Today, all I get is the music channels above 90.

I was under the impression that over-the-air channels are available for free, is this not the case?

Did the digital TV tuner stop working?

Is this part of the FCC/Government shutdown?

A. You have a fundamental misunderstanding. "Over-the-air" means you receive it with an antenna, from the TV station's transmitting antenna in your area. Yes, that is free, but you only get it with an antenna, not from your cable outlet.

In the U.S..at least, there is nothing free on cable service--it's all provided by private companies, and they have to get paid via customer subscriptions.

What you were seeing on the cable was Comcast's "no-box" channels, receivable without one of their set top boxes. Those were all standard-def analog plus some HD channels. You saw those HD channels because your TV has an optional QAM tuner.

You had continuity on the cable to your home as an Internet subscriber, which got you those no-box channels as a bonus, so they weren't free. You can't see them now because Comcast and all cable companies are rapidly migrating their analog channels to their digital packages that require some type of box. When it's done, as it apparently was in your area on October 2nd, there are no TV channels left on the cable that are receivable without a box. It was done in my area over a year ago.

So, if you want TV from Comcast, you'll have to upgrade your subscription and get a box.


How can I connect my laptop to my flat screen?
Q. The tv is a Samsung 2013 model and the laptop is about three years old.

The tv has these outlets: red white yellow cable group, HDMI and USB.

The laptop has USB, and VGA input.

I'd like to use my laptop to stream movies on my tv. Can this be done? With a cable? With a wireless device? Please help, I need to know desperately and no one knows that I've talked to. I am positive that these are the only inputs on these devices.

A. You have a new TV that has HD, which is why it has the HDMI adapter, that allows new laptops with HDMI output to connect and watch videos on their laptops on the HDTV.

Being 3 years old, I don't think your laptop has and HDMI port, but you can check. If it has that's the better choice and get a HDMI cable to fit that. Search Amazon here: http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=sr_nr_n_1?rh=n%3A202505011%2Ck%3Ahdmi+cable&keywords=hdmi+cable&ie=UTF8&qid=1375781096&rnid=2941120011

If you can't find the HDMI port, it probably doesn't have one.

If that's the case try this: http://www.labnol.org/software/tutorials/how-to-connect-laptop-computer-tv-screen-lcd-hdtv/2331/





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What type of cord do I need to hook my PC up to my LCD HDTV with a PC Input?

Q. I just bought a LG LCD 42" HDTV. It has a PC Input, but I am unsure of what type of cord/wire i need to purchase to hook it up to my Dell Desktop computer (with USB ports, etc.)... any help is appreciated! I want to be able to watch my netflix movies on my TV instead of on my 15 inch monitor... thanks :-)

A. I just bought an LG LCD 42" HD TV too!...It will be delivered this weekend...Let me know what you think of your set - color, blacks, sound,etc. Model 42LG30.
I have read some reviews that say that it is good for movies but that lettering is not as good as on a PC.


Finally Buying a New TV Poll: Do you have any experience with Vizio brand LCD HDTVs?
Q. For the space I have, I'm looking at only a moderate size screen, in the 37-42" range.

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

Thanks.

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



vizio means Habit in spanish....




~smile~





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Selasa, 14 Januari 2014

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.


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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Looking to buy a tv and and video camera?

Q. I am looking for a 32-42 inch LCD hdtv for 500 or any size bigger than 42 under 600(can some explain the increments of 420p 720p 1080p etc.Also what are they?.) Please give me brands and model number or a link.
Also looking to get a nice HD cacorder. Which brand is good and please give me model number or link. Thanks

A. Panasonic HDC-TM10K Hard Drive Full HD Camcorder (Black)
* Captures 1080p HD video
* Super-compact design; weighs only 1/2 pound
* Intelligent Auto mode takes the guess-work out of recording and allows anyone to record picture perfect moments
* 16x Optical Image Stabilized zoom with Active mode anticipates your movement to correct jitters and shakes and allow smooth movement when recording
* Dual Memory options: record to 8 GB built-in memory, or the SD/SDHC memory cards (not included)

Aiptek Action HD GVS BK 1080P High Definition Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Black)
* 1080P High Definition Camcorder
* 30 frames per second at 1080P and 60 frames per second at 720P with advanced H.264 technology
* 5 MP Images with macro lens for high quality close ups
* 5x optical zoom with auto focus and 4x digital zoom
* Features Superior Gyroscopic Stabilization for unmatch stability while recording video


Aiptek Action HD GVS 1080P High Definition Camcorder with 5x Optical Zoom (Silver)
Technical Details
Color: Silver
* 1080P High Definition Camcorder with 3-inch color LCD
* 30 Frames per second at 1080P and 60 frames per second at 720P with advanced H.264 technology
* 5 MP Images with macro lens for high-quality close ups
* 5x Optical zoom with auto focus and 4x digital zoom
* Features Superior Gyroscopic Stabilization for unmatch stability while recording video


What TV would be best for my grandma?
Q. I have a 76 year old grandma whos TV just broke. It was an old Zenith 25 inch. It was kinda fuzzy. But she has eye problems. She lives in an apartment building with a roof antenna. So we bought her a Westinghouse 26 ince HDTV LCD. It has a built in HD tuner so we could get the HD channels. We live in the chicago area so the channels we get are 2, 5, 7, 9, 32. The only thing she doesn't like is that you have to enter for example 32.1 to get the channel 32 HD. Otherwise it's fuzzy. She also wanted something bigger. No bigger that 32 inch. Her price range is under 600. PLEASE HELP. IT'S AN EMERGENCY.

A. You're not going to find a 32" true HDTV for under $600 that isn't junk.





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Should I wait to buy a nice an LCD HDTV or go big now?

Q. Basically I've done hours of research on different types of LCD's. I have came done to instead of spending the extra money not just buy a cheap 32in LCD HDTV on black friday then in two years sell that and buy a nice 37in.


Do you think it would be worth the wait?

A. nope been there done that, once you have your tv your going to regret going to small! and like they say go big or go home!


What brand of LCD TV should I get for bathroom?
Q. I spend alot of time in our jacuzzi so I want to get a Small LCD to hang on the wall facing the tub But I dont know what brand or size I should get?? What brand do you think is best?

A. I am suggestion Samsung LCD HDTV.

For 19-Inch
Model LN19A330 720p LCD HDTV, Black
http://astore.amazon.com/samsung.lcd.hdtv.discount-20/detail/B001418W9U
and
Model LN19A650 720p LCD HDTV with RED Touch of Color
http://astore.amazon.com/samsung.lcd.hdtv.discount-20/detail/B001413DYY

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What are the Top 10 mobile phones of 2012 latest!?

Q. I want to purchase the best phone with cool new features as i am bored with the old interface of nokia symbian and other proprietory os and interfaces. I want to buy a phone that have advanced and unique features. Budget is not an issue. Thanks in advance.

A. Sony Xperia S: The phone is said to be the first smartphone from the next generation smartphone series of Sony - Xperia NXT. The 12 megapixel camera and 16x digital zoom, the phone comes with an Android platform 2.3(Gingerbread) OS and has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor for faster performance. The Xperia S is also has a new feature NFC (near field communication) that allow user to share content with other phones. With Mobile BRAVIA Engine it has a 4.3 inch Reality Display with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720). It has 32GB of internal flash memory.

Lenovo K800: Lenovo K800 is the first Intel-powered Medfield phone. It comes with the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) along with Lenovo's LeOS. The phone has a 1.6GHz Medfield processor and it features a 4.5 inch of TFT display with 720p resolution.

Motorola Droid 4: Motorola at the CES 2012 unveils the new DROID 4 smartphone. The device is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM and touted to be slim at half an inch thin. The phone is Running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS with 4.0 inch qHD displayand has a scratch and scrape resistant glass. The phone features an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and Mirror Mode to display images and video on an HDTV. The phone will be available with Verizone Wireless Communications stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com

Huawei Ascend P1 S: Huawei unveiled their new Ascend P1 smartphone at the CES 2012. It runs on Texas Instruments Inc's 1.5GHz's multicore processor and its touchscreen is covered in Corning Inc's Gorilla Glass. There are three colors for this phone available in the market - black, pink and white. This phone is very thinner 6.68-mm and powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 Cortex-A9 processor, the phone has is available in the 1 GB of RAM and 4GB of RAMmarkets of North America.Asia, to Europe, said the company.The comes with latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

HTC Titan II: The 16 megapixel camera phone is the first LTE Windows Phone from HTC. The Titan II has 1.3 megapixel fron camera for video call, a 4.7 inch super LCD screen powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon CPU for faster and efficient proccessing. The device will be made available by At&T to the customers.

Nokia Lumia 900: The Nokia Lumia 900 powered by a 1.4 GHz processor, it has 4.3 inch AMOLED ClearBlack glass touchscreen. It comes with AT&T new "LTE" wireless data network for faster download. The pone has an 8 megapixel rear and 1 megapixel front camera.

SpareOne mobile phone: This amazing phone comes with a battery life of 15 years, and designed for emergencies, whether you charge it or not. This phone unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas which is designed as a beckup phone that can be kept in the glove compartment for emergencies.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx come with Verizon Wireless. As compared to Motorola Droid Razr the phone has extended battery life. The 8 megapixel phone has a autofocus, LED flash rear camera wtih 1080p video capture capabilities. And for video chatting it has a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera. It features a 4.3 inch 540x960 pixel Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touch screen with 256 ppi pixel density.

LG Spectrum: The phone comes with a price of $200 with Verizon Wireless with two-year contract. This phone is powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, a 4.5-inch high-resolution display (1280 by 720 pixels), and runs Android 2.3 OS (4.0 upgrade is promised in second half of 2012). The phone sports an 8 megapixel camera.


What is the best HDTV of 2012 so far?
Q. Please clarify in each HDTV's respective category.

-Plasma TV
-LED TV
-LCD TV
-Smart TV
-TVs to come
-Best Design for a TV (Panel type is irrelevant)

Please provide detailed explanations.

A. I bought my LG 47 inch cinema 3D smart TV some weeks back. For me, I was considering attributes like price, design, picture quality and accurate colour to give the best credit for my TV. I guess other people may have a different opinion and may select a tv that may be different from mind but I prefer passive sets period.





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What are the Top 10 mobile phones of 2012 latest!?

Q. I want to purchase the best phone with cool new features as i am bored with the old interface of nokia symbian and other proprietory os and interfaces. I want to buy a phone that have advanced and unique features. Budget is not an issue. Thanks in advance.

A. Sony Xperia S: The phone is said to be the first smartphone from the next generation smartphone series of Sony - Xperia NXT. The 12 megapixel camera and 16x digital zoom, the phone comes with an Android platform 2.3(Gingerbread) OS and has a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor for faster performance. The Xperia S is also has a new feature NFC (near field communication) that allow user to share content with other phones. With Mobile BRAVIA Engine it has a 4.3 inch Reality Display with HD resolution screen (1280 x 720). It has 32GB of internal flash memory.

Lenovo K800: Lenovo K800 is the first Intel-powered Medfield phone. It comes with the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) along with Lenovo's LeOS. The phone has a 1.6GHz Medfield processor and it features a 4.5 inch of TFT display with 720p resolution.

Motorola Droid 4: Motorola at the CES 2012 unveils the new DROID 4 smartphone. The device is powered by a dual-core 1.2 GHz processor and 1GB of RAM and touted to be slim at half an inch thin. The phone is Running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS with 4.0 inch qHD displayand has a scratch and scrape resistant glass. The phone features an 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture and Mirror Mode to display images and video on an HDTV. The phone will be available with Verizone Wireless Communications stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com

Huawei Ascend P1 S: Huawei unveiled their new Ascend P1 smartphone at the CES 2012. It runs on Texas Instruments Inc's 1.5GHz's multicore processor and its touchscreen is covered in Corning Inc's Gorilla Glass. There are three colors for this phone available in the market - black, pink and white. This phone is very thinner 6.68-mm and powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz TI OMAP 4460 Cortex-A9 processor, the phone has is available in the 1 GB of RAM and 4GB of RAMmarkets of North America.Asia, to Europe, said the company.The comes with latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system.

HTC Titan II: The 16 megapixel camera phone is the first LTE Windows Phone from HTC. The Titan II has 1.3 megapixel fron camera for video call, a 4.7 inch super LCD screen powered by a 1.5 GHz Snapdragon CPU for faster and efficient proccessing. The device will be made available by At&T to the customers.

Nokia Lumia 900: The Nokia Lumia 900 powered by a 1.4 GHz processor, it has 4.3 inch AMOLED ClearBlack glass touchscreen. It comes with AT&T new "LTE" wireless data network for faster download. The pone has an 8 megapixel rear and 1 megapixel front camera.

SpareOne mobile phone: This amazing phone comes with a battery life of 15 years, and designed for emergencies, whether you charge it or not. This phone unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas which is designed as a beckup phone that can be kept in the glove compartment for emergencies.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx: The Motorola Droid Razr Maxx come with Verizon Wireless. As compared to Motorola Droid Razr the phone has extended battery life. The 8 megapixel phone has a autofocus, LED flash rear camera wtih 1080p video capture capabilities. And for video chatting it has a 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera. It features a 4.3 inch 540x960 pixel Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touch screen with 256 ppi pixel density.

LG Spectrum: The phone comes with a price of $200 with Verizon Wireless with two-year contract. This phone is powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, a 4.5-inch high-resolution display (1280 by 720 pixels), and runs Android 2.3 OS (4.0 upgrade is promised in second half of 2012). The phone sports an 8 megapixel camera.


What is the best HDTV of 2012 so far?
Q. Please clarify in each HDTV's respective category.

-Plasma TV
-LED TV
-LCD TV
-Smart TV
-TVs to come
-Best Design for a TV (Panel type is irrelevant)

Please provide detailed explanations.

A. I bought my LG 47 inch cinema 3D smart TV some weeks back. For me, I was considering attributes like price, design, picture quality and accurate colour to give the best credit for my TV. I guess other people may have a different opinion and may select a tv that may be different from mind but I prefer passive sets period.





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How much FPS will a vizio 26 inch hdtv lcd monitor do up to until it discards the rest?

Q. (like average 17" will display 60fps and discard the rest... well what about a vizio 26 inch hdtv lcd monitor?)

A. depends on the max resolution...a 26" is likely 720p? In the 720p the "p" refers to a max framerate of 60fps if it is some how 1080i this is 30fps...typically these all support 60 fps in 1280x720 resolution...if it is in fact 1080p this it will support 60 fps in 1920x1080 resolution


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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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.


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 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.


Will I have any problems operating an SNES game console if I try to use an LCD TV?
Q. The model is a Toshiba 19LV505 19-Inch 720p LCD HDTV with Built-in DVD Player. I'm wondering mostly about resolution problems, but also about whether or not this will work at all. The SNES isn't actually an SNES at all, It's an FC Twin Game console that plays both SNES and NES games, and is slightly newer than the (really old school) SNES.

A. I know this doesn't answer your question, but please contact me on narutogamecreatinggroup@gmail.com if you are still interested in helping out. (This could be considered a spam, but i stated that this doesn't answer your question)





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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


What is the easiest way to go HD on new Sony LCD HDTV?
Q. We just purchased a Sony 40" HDTV LCD 1080p. We have a pioneer DVD surrond system and a phillips DVR. What is the easiest way to have this system setup in HD and what do I need to get this done. I am not sure if my DVR is HD but we just got it about 2yrs ago from Directv brand new. Thanks!

A. Try to connect your DVD to your TV using HDMI cables, and make sure your Pioneer DVD have HDMI output, and about your DVR i think you can't go HD with it.





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