What is a good 55 in HDTV?

Q. Price is not the highest priority (quality goes first) but obviously, spending less would be better

A. I would suggest Samsung LN55B650 55-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV,100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001WHICF0?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001WHICF0

or another good choice Sony BRAVIA V-Series KDL55V5100 55-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD TV
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002G9TVSU?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B002G9TVSU

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Cheap place to buy Westinghouse PT-16H610S 15 6-Inch Portable Dual-Hinged LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a great deal online for Westinghouse PT-16H610S 15 6-Inch Portable Dual-Hinged LCD HDTV

A. Westinghouse PT-16H610S 15.6-Inch Portable Dual-Hinged LCD HDTV

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* Under Cabinet TV with LCD Technology for Crisp Images and Thin Design
* Displays Resolutions up to 720p
* Includes Space-Saving Under-Cabinet TV
* High Definition with Built-In HDTV/ATSC Tuner
* NTSC/ATSC Built-In
* Parental Control
* Inputs: HDMI, RCA
* Outputs: Audio Out, Headphone
* On-Screen HD Display
* 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio
* 1366x768 Resolution
* Contrast Ratio: 500:1
* 8ms Response Time
* 2 Speakers Front Panel Speakers
* Operational Features: ATSC/QAM Tuners for HDTV Broadcasts
* Operational Modes: 250 CD/M2 Brightness
* Compatible with 108i/720p/480i/480p Resolution Specs/Video Modes Formats
* TV Mount Features: Built-In Stand, Tilts 180°
* Accessories Included: Universal Remote Control
* 1 Year Warranty on Parts and Labor
* 15 x 11.3 x 3.2
* Features 7.7 lbs.

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Are there any coupon codes for Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-52XBR9 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a coupon code for Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-52XBR9 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV

A. Sony BRAVIA XBR Series KDL-52XBR9 52-Inch 1080p 240 Hz LCD HDTV, Black

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Experience powerful performance and superior design with the Sony BRAVIA XBR9 HDTV, featuring Motionflow 240Hz technology for maximum motion detail and clarity, plus broadband internet connectivity with built-in BRAVIA Internet Video1 capabilities that let you view select on-demand movies, TV shows, music and more, and even lets you personalize your entertainment experience by selecting and positioning widgets containing the latest news, weather, sports and more directly on your TV screen.

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Looking for customer reviews for Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV

A. The most helpful favorable review The most helpful critical review


463 of 468 people found the following review helpful:
Thoughts after 1 month use
When I purchased this TV from Amazon.com I had already decided on this Samsung 52" series and was trying to decide between the 650 and the 750. At the time there was a small price difference between the two on Amazon.com. I ended up choosing the 650 because I was placing the TV inside a nook that had limited space.

The 650 has a less bulky frame around...
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Samsung. I hope you never need warranty service.
I purchased the LN52A650 and received it two days before Christmas '08. Since the family was all here we did not do anything more than set it on a stand and hook it up to out satellite box via coax. We all were thrilled with the picture. It was not until the second week in Jan. that my wife and I hung it on the wall and began to connect components to it using RCA cables...
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463 of 468 people found the following review helpful:
Thoughts after 1 month use, June 1, 2008
By JDC (UT United States) - See all my reviews

When I purchased this TV from Amazon.com I had already decided on this Samsung 52" series and was trying to decide between the 650 and the 750. At the time there was a small price difference between the two on Amazon.com. I ended up choosing the 650 because I was placing the TV inside a nook that had limited space.

The 650 has a less bulky frame around the LCD screen and therefore it was only 50.2 inches wide as compared to the 750 which is 52" wide. Both screens have the exact same visual display area. Beyond trying to accommodate my limited space, I felt that the smaller frame looked nicer on the TV than the larger frame.

The other reason I chose the 650 is that it can swivel on the base, whereas the 750 is fixed on its base. Because I have placed the TV in a nook, this swivel feature has come in very handy as I have had to get behind it from time to time to plug in cords, etc.

I have read a lot about screen reflection and was bracing myself for a potentially unpleasant experience during daytime viewing, especially since the room the TV is in has windows all the way across two walls and is full of sunlight daily. I'm happy to report that screen reflection is absolutely no problem. The TV that I was replacing with the Samsung LCD was an older 32" Panasonic Panablack analog

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What are some WiFi built in tv these days? 2011 2010 models?

Q. main goal is to watch NetFlix & hate to run a cable to the TV.

thanks guys !

A. I don't know that there are any wi-fi TVs available for less than 5 grand right now, but you could get an internet connectable Samsung HDTV then get the wi-fi adaptor.

Internet connectable Samsung tvs...
(adaptor only works with Samsung 630 series LCD HDTVs, 650 series plasma HDTVs, 6000 series LED HDTVs and higher)

http://bestbuy.com/site/olstemplatemapper.jsp?id=pcat17080&type=page&qp=q70726f63657373696e6774696d653a3e313930302d30312d3031~~cabcat0100000%23%230%23%23wv~~cabcat0101000%23%230%23%236e~~f68%7C%7C496e7465726e657420436f6e6e65637461626c65~~nf862%7C%7C53616d73756e67&list=y&nrp=15&sc=TVVideoSP&ks=960&usc=abcat0100000&sp=-bestsellingsort+skuid&list=y&iht=n&st=processingtime%3A%3E1900-01-01

The Samsung Wi-fi adaptor..
http://bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+LinkStick+Wireless+USB+2.0+Adapter/9291795.p?id=1218075420206&skuId=9291795&IcsCsid=2-39-1266-25-5-74668-51084-25-1266-709-25-1266-2854-0-3

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Jvc hdtv model #lt-40a320?

Q. Just bought one of these. Date on the back says November 2011. Was just wondering how long they last and also how are they as a tv in general. Reliable? Long lasting?

A. http://en.kioskea.net/faq/10203-how-long-will-your-lcd-led-tv-last

check that

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Is VIZIO a good brand of LCD HDTV?

Q. I have $1500 budget to buy an HDTV, I prefer LCD 1020. I cannot decide which brand to choose.. SONY VIZIO or SAMSUNG?? Psl help me decide. Im looking for 40 in size.

A. Vizio is a third-tier brand. Parts are shipped from China made by other companies and they are assembled in LA and sold as 'house brands' in discount stores.

There is no repair service, quality on same model units varies a lot, etc.

The low prices ARE attractive but if it breaks - plan on tossing it and buying another.

Just below your post is another user who suddenly has lost video after leaving her Vizio on for 8 hours by accident.

While I am not a fan of service contracts - it might be a wise invesment for Vizio, Lutron, Dynex, Westinghouse, Robi, etc. brands.

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what brand of lcd hdtv has the best repair history?

Q. I'm looking to buy a 52 inch LCD TV. What brand is most reliable? Also, what accessories do I need? Some people recommend the UPS instead of the expensive power surge protector.

A. Don't go by a single brand for your decision. You should look at specific models. Every brand makes stronger and weaker models. You want to get a good middle to high end model to best ensure you're getting the best parts.

All of the big name brands are going to be fairly comparable though reliability wise. Look to Panasonic (if you consider Plasma), Samsung, Sony, and LG. I think a set from any of those will serve you well from day of purchase until you're ready to buy again.

You likely want an HDMI cable, or two. Stick with no-name, generic brands. There are loads of consumer reports that have show the generic brands provide 100% equal quality as the big name, expensive options. Look to computer stores or online at like amazon.com, monoprice.com, bluejeanscable.com, etc. for good cheap cables. There's no need to spend more than $15 on a cable unless you're buying something of extreme length.

A UPS is handy to have sure, but we're not talking about needing to save documents here. UPS is good for a computer so the machine doesn't just turn off in a power outage. On your TV you just want to be worried about surge, so a good protector there is good enough really. Unless maybe the electricity in your area is really bad, in which case a UPS that also conditions the electricity might well be worth the investment.

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is the ps3 be worth buying for a LCD HDTV?

Q. does it it look better on a hdtv or any kind of t.v?

A. The PS3 definitely looks better on an HDTV. Period. I originally had it hooked up to a standard tv, and at first thought that the PS3 was nothing special. After buying my plasma, I can see the difference is amazing.

Now, if you're asking if buying the PS3 is worth it, that's another question. It all depends on what it is that you want and expect from it. If you play a lot of games, then yes, get the PS3. If you want to play Blu-Ray DVDs, then yes, get the PS3, as I've read that most Blu-Ray DVD players are, by itself, about a $1000. But if you're just expecting to be "wowed" by the graphics or are just a casual gamer, I would tell you to pass on the PS3 and look for something less than the $600 price tag. The graphics are good, but for people who don't spend a large amount of time playing video games, a wait for a price drop is a good idea.

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is an lcd hdtv really worth buying?

Q. i am planning on buying an hdtv for my family but we already have a tv. a regular basic tv. we have a ps3, wii, and we have hd channels. out of all honesty is buying a hdtv really worth spending money on it even though i have a tv that is working just fine? is spending a few hundred dollars really worth better picture?

A. Honestly, I bought an HD TV a couple years ago when they were like four or five times more expensive and the technology was weaker than it is now. I was also skeptical about it, but to be perfectly honest, after having watched HD television for all this time, I simply cannot go back to regular TV.

The hi def channels are so pleasing to the eye that it makes a world of a difference. Watching sporting events like football is fantastic�I literally can't watch sporting events on regular TV anymore. I'm not a big gamer anymore, but I'm sure that it'll make the gaming experience that much better.

I was looking at the current prices of HD LCD TVs recently and they have come down so much that I would certainly go with an HD TV. It really makes a huge difference so long as you have HD channels coming in or HD/Blue Ray DVDs that you're using.

Right now, literally, the HD TV I purchased in 2006 for over $2,500 presently costs $829 and is of better quality with the technical improvements.

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

Q. Which is the best one?

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

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whats a good flatscreen tv to get?

Q. i'm shopping for a tv that is size 40-46,i need one that has at least one composite connection or svideo.budget is about 900.also need one thats not too bright,i heard plasmas are low on brightness,is that true?
how is the picture quailty on the panasonic with roku basic sd stuff and will composite devices look pretty good? or will only blu ray stuff look good on this set? i was thinking of getting a 42 or 46.i have xbox1(component) sattlite(composite) netflix on xbox360 but will consider roku2 to save on energy bills.

A. I recommend you go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tvs, along with the pro and con of each technology. You will notice that there are more Panasonic Plasma tv being recommended than any type of tv from other manufacturer. In 2010 Home Theater Magazine named the Panasonic Plasma tv model VT25 as the best tv, while 2009 belong to Pioneer Elite KURO also a Plasma tv. Keep in mind that Plasma tv starts at the 42" and larger, so if you want a smaller tv you have to get an LCD. Consider this also, you can not see the difference between 720P and 1080P in screen smaller than a 46". All LCD and LED tv have problems with blur motion when watching fast action sports and playing video games. To reduce the blur motion you need the faster refresh rate of 120HZ or 240HZ which also raises the price of the tv. If you read yahoo questions, you will notice that 95% of tv problems comes from those bargain price tv. Hope this will help you out.

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Stumpped.. Question about HdTV's?

Q. This is the TV i have had for a while now

SOYO 32" LCD 60hz 8ms response time
http://lcdtvbuyingguide.com/soyo-lcd-tv/soyo-dylt032d.html

The Tv i Just got

Coby LED 3216 32-Inch 720p 60Hz Slim-Bezel LED HDTV 6.5 ms response time
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Coby-32-LEDTV3216-720p-60Hz-LED-LCD-3.7-ultra-slim-HDTV/21608834

ok so here is my problem.. My new tv seems to have bad motion blur when gaming (pc or console) no matter the resolution, 480 and 720p both cause terrible motion blur.
Now here is the weird part.
With the older Soyo tv at 8ms response time i only had motion blur when i was using anything but 720p, so with old tv motion blur doesn't exist on 720p. My question is how can the older lcd 8ms 60hz not have motion blur on 720p, but new LED tv at 60hz 6.5ms response time (which is better) blur on all settings including 720p..im so confused on how a tv with faster response time looks more blurry with motion than the slower one.. after all both are 60hz..
with only specs in mind the coby should be better.. false advertisement if u ask me
yet but still 6.5ms should be better than 8

A. Coby is a 'low end' TV.. The mentioned 60 cycles refers to the AC Voltage supply cycles. The response time you mentioned is rather low.. Many new TV's offer 120 or 240 hz. refresh rates, which help the motion blur....LCD and LED TV's typically have a slow response time. The Coby is 720P with a very low response time.

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what is the better 60" LCD LED TV? The Sony Bravia KDL60EX700 or the Samsung UN60C6300?

Q. Trying to decide which 60" LED 120 HDTV to buy.
How does the Sharp LC 60LE810UN compare?
Thank you for the info. I want to go green and prefer the LED vs. Plasma.

The Sharp has the best picture, but I hate the ugly awkward bezel.

The Samsung has IMO the weakest picture of the three, the best bezel and is super thin. It also doesn't have internet connectivity.

The Sony has internet connectivity and a nice picture, but is thicker then the others for some reason.

Right now, I'm leaning towards the Sony.

A. i personally prefer Samsung UN60C6300 60-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LED HDTV which is really good and performs well.

*15Wx2 audio output
*Wide Color Enhancer Plus
*Easy to be green and will save you some green, by being ENERGY STAR compliant
*ConnectShare Movie
*4 HDMI (ver 1.3), HDMI-CEC

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN60C6300-60-Inch-1080p-Black/dp/B003AJBX4K/?tag=pntsa-20

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Question about LCD TV?

Q. i would like to know any brand of LCD TV please and reasonable price, small screen size because i want to get one to play xbox 360

A. I was in the market for a 32" LCD tv last October. Went online to Best Buy website and read all the customers review who purchase a 32". Panasonic had the best reviews and I purchased a 37". Look at the tv screen from an angle and see if you loose any picture quality, some will and Panasonic did not. You can got to Costco and purchase it for $399 with a 90 day return policy and one extra year of factory warranty at no cost. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tvs. Keep in mind that you can not see the difference between 720P and 1080P in screen smaller than a 46". Panasonic has a tv recommended in each price category of entry level to the high end, while Sony, Samsung and Toshiba does not (December issue). Other brands like LG, Sharp, Sanyo and Vizio did not even get mentioned. Hope this will help you out.

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32" 720p LCD Television?

Q. Any recommendation of a 32" 720p LCD TV? It will be great if you can give me a link to an online review with your suggestion.

Thanks!

A. At 32" you need a 1080p resolution like you need another hole in your head. 720p/1080i is fine for this smaller size screen, a size that doesn't permit folks with normal eyesight to see the difference unless they are sitting a foot from the screen AND have a 1080p BRD input.
In 32" LCD, the 2 best, in BOTH performance and reliability, are Panasonic Viera and Sony Bravia. A bit less expensive, but still good quality, is Toshiba Regza followed by Sharp and Samsung. Quality falls off too quickly after these to risk your $$$.

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How do i get all 600Hz? ?

Q. I just bought a PN51D450A2 Samsung plasma tv

(http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=2135081&pid=1218310759616&catId=abcat0101001&ev=prodView)

It's a 51 inch 2011 model, its settings menu looks the same as the 2010 plasma models, not sure about other models. I have a ps3, hd converter box and a ps2 connected to the tv. My problem is when I am about to play a game on ps3 or ps2 a information box pops up, and in the box it says the pixel resolution and the hertz. My question is why does it say 60 Hz and not 600Hz or any # in the hundreds. I have a HDMI cable for the ps3 and a component cable for the ps2 both gold plated. I don't really care about the cable box, my main concern is for the gaming consoles. If there is a way to set it to use any bit of the 600 Hz please let me know or if there is a reason why it does this. It's not a major problem but its just something that I noticed and want to know why.

O and I had a Samsung 42 inch plasma that did the same thing so its not just the tv I have. My best guess is that Samsung didn't put the whole 600hz just made it short and put 60 Hz oooorrr "600" didn't fit in the information box and that's why it says 60 and not 600 Idk but would like to know why this is.

A. 600 Hz is the refresh rate that the display is running at. It always runs at that speed, so there is no need to display that refresh rate for you. The caption that appears on the TV is actually telling you the frame rate of the source material.

When a video game outputs at a frame rate of 60Hz, the TV will repeat each frame 10 times (10 frame repeats x 60 frames = 600Hz refresh). If the TV is capable of accepting 24Hz material from Blu-ray, and your Blu-ray player is also set to 24Hz output mode, then it would repeat each frame 25 times (25 x 24 = 600). The 24Hz frame rate is used on Blu-ray to match the 24 frame per second rate of motion pictures.

DVDs for the US market (NTSC) are encoded at a frame rate of 60Hz interlaced, or 60i (the 24fps film material has been interpolated to the 60Hz rate of DVD). Your DVD player may be able to deinterlace 60i to 60p (progressive), but if you use a composite video cable then the player can not output in progressive mode. In that case the HDTV would perform the deinterlacing step.

There is no need for video material to be encoded at rates higher than 60Hz. LCD/LED TV manufacturers were the first to create and market higher refresh rates for their displays. They did this in response to the perception of image blurring during fast action on LED TVs.

They also introduced higher refresh rates to be able to multiply both 60 and 24 Hz frame rates to evenly match the refresh rate of the display. And finally, they increased refresh rates to allow the use of motion interpolation with video material. It gives filmed material the look of live video, which coincidentally will also further prevent the appearance of motion blur with LCD TVs.

Plasma TVs were not affected by motion blurring, but the refresh rates were also increased to allow even multiplication of the frame rates of different source material. The introduction of 3D media is also raising refresh rates on TVs, because twice as many frames need to be shown (each eye needs a separate image).

You can read more about refresh and frame rates at the links below.

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Video Card @ 48-50c Idle Temps?

Q. OK so I have started overclooking my CPU abit this week. More so just to do it. Everything is stable no temps over 76 under full heat in Prime. I have my PCI clock manual and locked at 100mhz so that didnt change. I havent over clocked my Graphics Card at all, but I started noticing while playing Oblivion it was getting a little hot from time to time so I went in to the Nvidia control panel, adjusted the fan to manual to around 48% (hitting 50 or higher you could really hear the fan going) And it really hasnt cooled it down much. Today I happen to look and its idling at roughly 50c... I know thats hot for Idle compared to before when I first got it, even just a few days ago was idling in mid to high 30's c. Below is all the information of my system

Note: Running Dual Monitors. Main 32 Inch LCD HDTV via HDMI second 15 inch dell Monitor via DVI

Current Temps (just running basic programs and such)
CPU ~ Around 36c
Mainboard ~ 59c
TMPIN2 ~ 32c (Not for sure what that one is)

ACPI / THRM ~ Around 36c

Nvidia Geforce GTS 450 ~ 47c - 50c (idle)

DXDiag Info

System Information
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Time of this report: 6/23/2011, 12:43:21
Machine name: MAELSTROM
Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit (6.1, Build 7601) Service Pack 1 (7601.win7sp1_gdr.110408-1631)
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: BIOSTAR Group
System Model: TH55B HD
BIOS: Default System BIOS
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i5 CPU 760 @ 2.80GHz (4 CPUs), ~3.2GHz
Memory: 4096MB RAM
Available OS Memory: 4056MB RAM
Page File: 1999MB used, 10245MB available
Windows Dir: C:\Windows
DirectX Version: DirectX 11
DX Setup Parameters: Not found
User DPI Setting: Using System DPI
System DPI Setting: 96 DPI (100 percent)
DWM DPI Scaling: Disabled
DxDiag Version: 6.01.7601.17514 32bit Unicode
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce GTS 450
Manufacturer: NVIDIA
Chip type: GeForce GTS 450
DAC type: Integrated RAMDAC
Device Key: Enum\PCI\VEN_10DE&DEV_0DC4&SUBSYS_14503842&REV_A1
Display Memory: 2764 MB
Dedicated Memory: 993 MB
Shared Memory: 1771 MB
Current Mode: 1360 x 768 (32 bit) (60Hz)
Monitor Name: Generic PnP Monitor
Monitor Model: L32W961
Monitor Id: AOC3296
Native Mode: 1360 x 768(p) (60.015Hz)
Output Type: HDMI
Driver File Version: 8.17.0012.7533 (English)
Driver Version: 8.17.12.7533
DDI Version: 11
Driver Model: WDDM 1.1
Driver Attributes: Final Retail
Driver Date/Size: 5/25/2011 01:09:12, 15223912 bytes
WHQL Logo'd: Yes
D3D9 Overlay: Supported
DXVA-HD: Supported
DDraw Status: Enabled
D3D Status: Enabled
AGP Status: Enabled

A. Its normal, 45c - 55c at idle is normal if you are running 2 displays, and try removing dust from the graphics card once, and it should drop the temperatures by about 5c - 7c

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Blue Blob on my LG LCD HDTV. Problems and solutions?

Q. So I've got this LG HDTV, and its developing this blue blob in the center of the screen. It gets progressively worse. I cleaned the filter, and it was okay for about ten minutes, but then the blob is back. I don't know whats wrong, and I enjoy playing my PS3, but this blob is really bugging me. I bought it from Millard Electronics, as a refurb, so I don't think there's any warranty involved, so thats out of the question. Any suggestions?

A. LCD PROJECTION RIGHT?
Of couse, it has filters.....

Your blue blob is caused by red/green lcd panels taking a dump on you....they need replaced.

You can get a brand new LIGHT ENGINE or you can have it sent to PTS for a rebuild....

Either one will fix it. But you need to find a TV tech that knows of PTS and can pull the engine out for servicing....

I won't recommend any normal person pull the engine, it's way too complicated installing it again and getting a square/rectangle picture out of it....

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I want an LCD HDTV, what TV brands do you recommend?

Q. I am not picking a TV solely on brand -- I am just curious to know which BRAND is more reliable, cheaper, better, whatever you think of.

A. I have never answered a question before, primarily because I didn't have sufficient knowledge on the topic...except for this one. The top brand for HDTV's right now is Samsung, followed by Sony. I did hours and hours of research to find the perfect LCD HDTV and I made a right choice on the Samsung LN40B630 HDTV (still remember the model number off the top of my head, it�s that good). Full 1080p with 120 Hz. It also has very nice features, such as a
1) High dynamic contrast ratio
2) Media player
3) Swivel stand- you can move the screen without lifting the TV! (Sony failed on this)
4) 2 usb ports (put videos on a flash drive and you can play them through the media player on the TV, such as workouts)
5) A VGA port (I can turn my laptop into a 40in LCD screen with a VGA cable)
6) FOUR hdmi
7) Awesome picture quality. You can't go wrong with the 120hz and 1080p. The picture is breathtaking

I mainly bought this TV for my Xbox 360, but it is amazing in every way. It is a 2009 year model, so it is cheaper. If you want a newer model, of course it will cost you hundreds more.

I paid $1200 for this TV, so it is significantly cheaper at 879. Don't let the cheap price fool you though, it is just marked down because of its model year. Just look at the excellent reviews it got. (Link below)

Anyways, I highly recommend this TV. And another recommendation is not to get ANY TV online (I just wanted to show you a price estimate with reviews), especially Amazon. They shipped me the TV with a big hole in the center of the screen. Hope this helps.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN40B630-40-Inch-1080p-Touch/dp/B001U3Y8Q8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1265353309&sr=8-1

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Sony vs RCA.... 32" LCD TV... which is a better tv?

Q. I have the option to recieve a 32" sony bravia L series lcd or a RCA 32" lcd televsion. My previous 57" projection tv was a sony and it is only 7 years old and needs to be replaced and as replacement my two options are: another sony(which i am not too impressed with) or a RCA. Which is the best for my buck? I am wondering if buying another sony will get me the same results as the last tv... didnt last as long as it should have.

A. I was in the market a month ago for a 32" LCD tv for my spare bedroom. I went to Best Buy web site and read all the customers reviews for all 32" tvs. Panasonic has the best score and review from customers (Panasonic 32" LCD 720P 60HZ). I went to the store to purchase the tv and they had sold out for the sale price of $399. Instead of walking out, I purchased the next size of 37", and am very pleased with the tv. Go on line to Home Theater Magazine and read reviews on tvs. You will also notice that in each of the price category you will find a Panasonic tv. While Sony and Samsung did not, while the rest of the tv brands did not get mentioned. Sony quality have dropped over the years and RCA is even lower. Hope this will help you out.

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What's the best LCD 32 inch TV?

Q. I've been looking around for a new TV and I was wondering whats the best. I'm using it mostly for video gaming

Thank you

A. go to reviews on c-net & look under tv's

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

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

The price range is 700-900.

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

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

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What do 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 kind of tv should I get?

Q. I'm a 19 year old college student. I'm thinking about getting this plasma
Samsung - 42" Class / 720p / 600Hz / Plasma HDTV for my dorm. But the only problem is I have heard some horror stories of burning images on plasma tv screens. Thing is, I heard this stuff growing up as a kid in the 90's. It's almost 2011, not to jump to conclusion but is this still an issue for me to worry about? And also Samsung is selling a 42 inch plasma with 720p for $500, and they're selling the the 50 inch with 1080p for $850! Is it actually worth it, like can you tell the difference? Can I find any of this stuff new with better prices, or should I wait until Black Friday?

A. i used to work for Circuit City and we had vendors from all the manufacturers come in to do classes about all the tvs and technologies and from all the classes i can tell you a plasma isnt going to burn out anytime soon. however if your a BIG gamer i would not recommend a plasma. but any of the flat screens whether its lcd,led or plasma if you leave a still(paused) image on the screen for long periods of time constantly the image will become embedded and the pic will start to burn out. so if you dont plan on any of that or are not a huge gamer, for that price i would definately go with the plasma. if your going to spend the $500 on a plasma though, i just bought from walmart a vizio from walmart and it was $550 1080p 42inch. BEAUTIFUL TV!! http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vizio-E420VO/13904834

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What size tv would be best for veiwing at 11 feet away?

Q. I'm trying to decide whether to get a 46 or 52 inch LCD tv. Those are the sizes because the model i am looking at does not have a 50 inch. My couch is 11 feet from our entertainment stand where the tv will be placed. I've used the distance calculators but i would like an answer from someone with one of these size tv's and how far they sit. thanks.

A. If you know the size of the room you have already, where you want to sit, and where your new HDTV should go once you get it, you can figure out the size HDTV you should get.

* Minimum size = Viewing distance/3
* Maximum size=Viewing distance/1.5

For 11 feet, Minimum size that should be is 46 inch and maximum is 96 inch.So either 46 or 52inch is good,if you can afford go with bigger size.
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How long does a lcd tv last?

Q. I have a 52 inch lcd hdtv thts from sanyo. We use it for 2-3 hr thn give it a 1-2 hr rest. How long will it last if we keep doing this

A. Consumer reports said around 20,000 hours of use.

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How do I attach my Dell Laptop to my Polaroid LCD HDTV?

Q. I have a Dell Latitude D820 laptop and recently just purchased a Polaroid 26" LCD HDTV. I was told at circuit city that I would be able to hook up my laptop to the tv monitor without having to purchase any additional attachments. But from observing the cords that came with the tv and those that I have with my laptop it doesnt seem possible. Anyone know how to hook it up?

A. Most likely you will have an s-video or composite(rca) output from your laptop. Youll need to buy the cable to run from the laptop to the tv.

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What kind of speakers can I buy for a small screen hdtv with digital audio output?

Q. I just bought a 26" sharp lcd hdtv. The picture is fine, but the speakers are very disappointing. the tv does have a digital output audio. what kind of external speakers/woofers are compatible with this tv? what components will be needed? i reckon a conventional computer speaker wouldn't work.

A. In order to use the digital audio output, you'll need a Dolby receiver, which means you'll need a full-blown Home Theater kit. You can get these relatively cheaply these days, but you get what you pay for. If the TV is a small one for a bedroom, you might do better to take the ANALOG audio output and run that into a set of PC speakers with subwoofer.

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How can i connect my cpu to samsung lcd hdtv?

Q. I am having samsung series 5 32 inch lcd hdtv. T.v supports vga port an hdmi port and i want to connect it via vga port. What setting i have to do in cpu or in t.v?

A. in tv go to in put source selection.select vga in put mode.

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

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

A. Get some wireless stereo headphones.


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

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What is the best HDTV on the market today?

Q. I'm looking to buy a new tv and i was wanting to know best brand, best type (LCD, Plasma, LED, etc..) and best value.
I am also look for something under $2000.
And what all do I need to look for when buying?

A. Well i don't know what size you're looking for so i'm going to assume you're looking for sizes 42" or larger?!

What you should be looking for is a TV with high native contrast ratios and fast response times and/or refresh rates. These categories insure the best picture quality. Plasma TV's have the best numbers in all of these categories! They have the highest native contrast ratio(40,000:1) with Infinite dynamic black levels or Infinite dynamic contrast ratio! They have near instant response time(.001ms) and super fast refresh rates(600hz)! This insures that they maintain the sharpest pic possible with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming!

The best brands of Plasma are: Pioneer, Panasonic & Samsung. Stay away from anything else! Pioneers are the best of the best but expensive! Panasonic's are just as good as Pioneers, but much more affordable. Samsung's come close to Panasonics, but lack their reliability(but not by much)!

Here are some TV's that i highly recommend:
Panasonic TC-P54S1 1080p 54": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9280164&type=product&id=1218073533060
Panasonic TC-P50S1 1080p 50": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9236294&type=product&id=1218064394819
Panasonic TC-P46S1 1080p 46": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9317269&type=product&id=1218084030037
Panasonic TC-P42S1 1080p 42": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9317287&type=product&id=1218084032650
Panasonic TC-P50G10 1080p 50": http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9236338&type=product&id=1218064404632

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How come the 42 inch Samsung plasma TV has a faster response time than my 32 inch LCD HDTV from Insignia?

Q. the 42 inch TV is in the living room and my LCD HDTV is in my room.

A. Plasma TV's have a normally fast response time, whereas LCD or LED have a slow response time, requiring 120 to 240 hz. refresh rates to help the lag/blur on fast motion.. Plasma is great for sports, gaming, and an excellent 'way off to the sides' viewing angle with no picture change.! Try that on your LCD/LED TV..!!

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

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

A. Philips 20TA2800 with HDMI input and VGA input

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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 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 would you consider is the starting size of a large LCD HDTV?

Q. What would you consider is the average size of a decent LCD HDTV. Im not worried about the size of my room or whatever....etc. I want to buy an LCD HDTV that is just a little larger than normal. So......what would you consider is the starting screen size of a "larger than average" LCD HDTV? The guys at Best Buy recommended a 42in.......what do you think? Do you think a 42+ inches is the starting size of a "larger" TV size?

A. i know people who have 37" and it suits them just fine for an upgrade. My family just got a 42" but we've been putting off getting one for over 3 years...and probably won't upgrade for another 5 years at least.

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I bought a Hitachi tv from a pawn shop, serial number tc9fk24833 can anyone tell me what kind of tv it is?

Q. I don't know if it's LCD LED HDTV I have no freaking clue. HELP!

A. read its user manual carefully.

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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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When is the best time to buy a new tv? Before or after the Superbowl?

Q. Could someone give a brief overview of the differences between LED and HDTV? (I am thinking of purchasing something around 40 inches.)
Also, my purchase would not have to coincide with a Superbowl party. Do you think that prices would be better before or after the game? Or is there a better time of year to purchase a new televsion as new models are introduced?

A. There are 3 type of HDTV which popular in market now LCD HDTV, Plasma HDTV and LED HDTV.

Plasma uses gas plasma cells charged by precise electrical voltages to create a picture.

LCD screens (liquid crystal display) are in layman's terms sandwiches made up of liquid crystal pushed in the space between two glass plates. Images are created by varying the amount of electrical charge applied to the crystals

LED-backlit LCD television or LED TV is an LCD TV that uses LED backlighting rather than fluorescent lights used in traditional LCD televisions

Each technology have their pro & con, here are pro & con for your decision

Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.

Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
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Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony
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Pros & Cons of LED is almost same as LCD but LED come with better contrast ratio,better picture quality , super slim and 40% less power consumption but higher price
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Which HDTV is best for just bluray playback and video games?

Q. I'm not interested in a smart TV or anything like that. I just need to know what to consider when buying one. I've settled on 1080p and nothing under 46" (42" in a pinch). LCD, LED, or Plasma? Refresh rate? Is the Xbox 360 HD ready out of the box or do I need a different cable?

Thanks in advance.

A. While not as popular - Plasma does not have motion-blur issues like LCD panels.

If you do not go with plasma - you need to get a 120 hz LED back-light model to come close.

You use a HDMI cable for your xbox. But make sure to pop in a Pixar DVD go to the setup menu and you will find test-patterns and instructions to adjust the brightness, contrast and color.

You can get either a BluRay player with internet features or get a external Western Digital Live box to add netflix, pandora, etc.

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For an HDTV 42 or 46 inches, what is the difference in 60hz and 120hz?

Q. I've done quite a bit of research and find answers that vary. Is the refresh rate of 120 so much better that its worth paying an extra 20 dollars for? Best Buy has a 46 inch LED with a refresh rate of 60hz for 440 dollars, while the 120hz is 460. Is it worth paying extra for?

A. 60 hz is bad, you get a lot of pulldowns and motion blur. I don't recommend anything less than 120 hz.

Brands that I like the most and probably from best to least:
- (Top brands) Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sony.
- (Top offbrands) Toshiba, Phillips, Vizio.
- When you buy a tv, make sure it good and has all the input and outputs that will be needed, also know that there are smart tv's.

Plasma >=< LED > LCD (LED is the same, but a upgrade from a LCD).
- Best picture quality = Plasma.
- Best audio quality = Plasma.
- Best energy consumption and environment friendly = LED.
- Best reliability = LED.
- (Newer plasma tv's fixed their burn in and use little less energy and a little better for bright rooms, the way plasma tv's are designed have no motion blur problems).
- (Newer led's use motion interpolation frames to up the frame rate of a video to fix motion blur, but can cause the soap opera effect, led's are good for bright rooms).

1920x1080 resolution or higher resolution is good (1920*1080=2,073,600 pixels).
- 1080 resolution is better than 720 resolution.
- Bigger tv's are better with 1080 than 720 (If the tv is around 32 inches or less I would go with 720, any bigger I would just want a 1080 especially for tv's that are over 42 inches).
- Farther you sit away from the tv means it's better to go with 1080 than 720 (If you watch more than 6 feet away from your tv, then I definitely would go with 1080).

Progressive scan > interlaced scan.
- Progressive scanning is a way of displaying, storing, or transmitting moving images in which all the lines of each frame are drawn at the same time.
- Interlaced scanning is a way of displaying, storing, or transmitting moving images in which all the odd lines of a frame is displayed first then all the even lines of a frame is displayed second.
- Example: 1080p > 1080i
- Example: 720p > 720i
- Example: 1080i > 720p (because more resolution is better for slower passed videos).
- Example: 720p > 1080i (because fast pass videos you be better off with progressive scan).

FPS = frames per second (of a video).
- Frame rate is how many individual images are displayed in a second. Think of a video as a fast moving flip book.
- NTSC countries use 30p or 60i fps.
- PAL countries use 24p/25p or 50i fps.

Hz = refresh rate (of a tv).
- Example: A tv with a 120hz refresh rate, meaning it refreshes the entire tv screen 120 times a second, some tv's use black light scanning.

- Many tv's allow viewers to have a computer program in the television digitally analyze concurrent frames and use the data to create intermediary frames. The insertion of these frames is called interpolation and they are what cause the soap opera effect by creating more fake frames (higher fps) in between the real frames to match the refresh rate of a tv.
- Many tv's allow viewers to turn off interpolation and force the television to repeat the same frame a number of times to match the refresh rate of a tv or use a 3:2 or 2:3 pulldown to match the refresh rate of a tv (a pull down will cause jittery screen also known as judder).

For NTSC countries:
- Example: To display 30 frames per second on a TV with a 120 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 4 times every 30th of a second.

For PAL countries:
- Example: To display 24 frames per second on a tv with a 120hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 5 times every 24th of a second.

When the frame rates of a video cannot not divide into the refresh rate of a tv equally like the above examples, there is more math to it and there is 3:2 or 2:3 pull downs.

I am still new to 3d tv's, ill have to get into them as well and I am not really a fan of 3d tv's anyways.
- All I can say for now is I only like it for very slow moving scenes.
- When most movies start using a higher fps (EX: Lotr-hobbit with 48 fps), 3d will look better and less blurry during face pass scenes.

I am not really a fan of projectors either.

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How do i get a pc screen onto a samsung series 7 46 inch screen?

Q. what kind of cord do i need for it to go to my hp pavilion f1903 to my samsung 46 inch lcd tv. if some on could give me a name of cord and maby a pic t thanks will be best anser

A. If your Samsung LCD HDTV has a 15-pin Dsub VGA port, then you simply use a standard VGA monitor cable to connect it to your HP computer.

I doubt your HP has a DVI port (most HP computers tend to use onboard graphics with VGA only), but if it does, you can use a DVI-to-HDMI cable to connect to one of the HDTV's HDMI ports. This is better because DVI / HDMI uses a digital video signal. (VGA is analog.)

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How is the reliability and service of Magnavox LCD HDTVs?

Q. Will a Magnavox LCD HDTV last at least 2 years?

More importantly, how is the warranty terms and service of Magnavox?

A. Magnavox is a lower tier set. In all respects, it is sub-par,.

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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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How to get a better picture quality on a lcd hdtv?

Q. I recently bought a 1080p lcd hdtv, right now im watching tv just through basic cable without a cable box or anything else. But when im watching tv i dont feel the picture quality is very good, it looks somewhat blurry and i just dont feel like im getting what im suppose to. I wasnt really expecting that though it being an HD ready tv and putting out 1080p. Would getting an HD cable box from my cable provider help?

A. The picture looks bad because you are looking at standard-definition channels, not HD channels.

HDTVs usually make standard-def channels look WORSE, not better!

So what you need to do is get some HD channels.

To do that with cable, you probably have to upgrade your cable account to pay extra for HD and get an HD cable box. But before you do that, you could try without a box, and have your TV scan for new channels (tell it you have digital cable when you start the scan), and it may pick up a few channels (mostly major networks) in HD. If you are happy with just those in HD, you might not need to pay extra for HD.

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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.
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Tv picture quality question? ?

Q. Had a tv with great quality but I broke. Buying another one but I want to make sure it has at least the same quality

Broken tv: http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sceptre-40-Class-LCD-1080p-60Hz-HDTV-X405BV-FHD3/16829822

Potential tv: http://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-42-Class-LCD-1080p-60Hz-HDTV-E421VO/15992341

Are the picture qualities the same?

A. Rubbish. I wouldn't touch it with someone else's barge pole.

Please spend some time reading the questions on the TV section over a few days. You will find that "supermarket brand" television sets are always top of the list for reporting problems. This seems to be true whatever side of the Atlantic ocean you're on.

Don't be stingy. Spend a bit more and buy a proper manufacturer's brand like Sony, Panasonic, LG, Samsung or Sharp. You will get better quality picture and sound as well as a television that will last longer than two years.

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Do 60hz LCDs lag in sports even on sport mode?

Q. I am going to buy a new tv a sony bravia, it is 60hz lcd and i hear it will lag in sports and games. it has modes for games and sports does this make a difference to the lagging
thnx

A. yes it does lag due to slow response times, you will
see smearing when a football player runs for instance.
The 120hz LCD's or 240hz LCD's cost more but with
the 120hz/240hz the refresh rate is increased and also
you should look for a LCD with a response time of 4ms
or less. A 120hz/240hz LCD with a response time of
4ms or less would be a higher end but will combat and
help reduce a lot of the blur issues that standard LCD's
suffer from. A plasma has 600hz, with 0.001ms response
times and mega contrasts out the box which is why they
are recommended for sports.

I would recommend these TV's if you are on a budget,
I will add 42-50 inch models.

LCD

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+AQUOS+/+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9034216.p?id=1218010847639&skuId=9034216

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9783649.p?id=1218173774957&skuId=9783649

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+42%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LCD+HDTV/9791059.p?id=1218175544360&skuId=9791059

plasma



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+50%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9786054.p?id=1218174065119&skuId=9786054

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+42%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9761059.p?id=1218168620157&skuId=9761059

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+42%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9761068.p?id=1218168619373&skuId=9761068



http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9887962.p?id=1218189764765&skuId=9887962

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+50%22+Class+/+1080p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9887422.p?id=1218189764175&skuId=9887422

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I would like to buy a 42-47 inches 3D tv?

Q. I don't know much about led, LCD or plasma. I just want have great 3d experience and it should have good picture quality. Can anyone suggest which tv should I buy?

Or should I wait till 2013 to buy one..?
P.s. I don't care about Internet and other fancy stuff

A. 3D technology has not been a big hit in the electronic industry. At this time there are only around 130 titles available in 3D blu ray disc movies and they are mainly animated movies from disney. Keep in mind that to watch in 3D you will need the following: 3D HDTV, 3D blu ray disc player ot a game console, 3D blu ray disc movie or 3D video game and 3D glasses. You also have to sit in front of the tv to get the 3D effect. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on 3D HDTV, along with the pro and con of each technology. Panasonic Plasma is the only Plasma tv they recommend. They also have more pllasma tv being recommended than any type of tv from other manufacturer. Hope this will help you out.

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What Tv should i buy?

Q. Hi I am looking to buy a new tv, but I am having some problems. I want to buy the panasonic vt60 for the colors, motion, and black levels. The only thing keeping me from buying it is the line bleed, fan noise, and green dithering that show up in the picture where it isn't completely dark. I bought the panasonic gt50 last year and loved it but it had the problems I listed. The green dithering would have been acceptable if it couldn't have been seen from a normal viewing distance while in THX mode. Anyways now i am considering led TVs and was wondering what 2013 led tv can best compete with plasma? Right now I am considering the Sony 900a model. Is there a better 1080p Led tv than the sony?

A. The Samsung 8000 series would be a much better tv than the Sony. Pesonally, I have nevver owned a Sony product that have last more than 3 years. Purchased the first DVD players model 7000 and the 7700 both are the price of $1,100 each and the first HDTV 34" CRT and they all did not last more than e years. The new Panasonic ZT series Plasma tv is reviewed by Home Theater Magazine. This is compared to the old Pioneer Elite KURO tv. I would still recommend the Panasonic. I do use 4 Panasonic Plasma tv along with 3 LCD tv and never had one issue. Hope this will help you out.

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How can i connect my cpu to samsung lcd hdtv?

Q. I am having samsung series 5 32 inch lcd hdtv. T.v supports vga port an hdmi port and i want to connect it via vga port. What setting i have to do in cpu or in t.v?

A. in tv go to in put source selection.select vga in put mode.

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

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

A. Get some wireless stereo headphones.


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

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

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

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

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

Because they say silly things.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Q. I have this TV and had it since February 28th,2010
I have the new Insignia advanced serious TV LCD HDTV
click here
http://insigniaproducts.com/products/televisions/NS-L32X-10A.html
I was thinking about setting the settings to the highest level and leaving it on 24\7

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

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What is the average lifespan of an LED TV viewed under the following settings?

Q. I watch a ton of Blu-Rays, HD cable and video games kn mh Samsung 46" LED TV. It is now over a year old. I run it about 4-5 hours a day, backlight set to 7, brightness at 40, contrast at 100, dark levels at darkest. These settings look outstanding with what I watch and play.
Based on these settings, what would the approx. lifespan of my TV be?

A. Most tv in the market today are rated at 60,000 to 100,000 hours before they go half it's brightness. This also depends on the brand that you get. Any bargain price tv are not very reliable. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tvs along with the pro and con of each technology. You will notice that Panasonic dominates the list with a Plasma tv. In November issue of the magazine it named the Panasonic Plasma tv model VT25 as the best tv for 2010. 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. I still have my first Pioneer Plasma tv model 4330 purchased in 2002 and have had no problems (purchase price was $6,400). Hope this will help you out.

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What is better DLP Projector or LCD TV or Plasma?

Q. I want something big and i mostly play in dark or almost dark. What are the pros and cons of them and which is better for gaming, movies, and tv. But mostly gaming. Thanks!

A. Projector are more expensive and the lamps are only rated for 2,000 hours of use, while LCD and Plasma are 60,000 to 100,000 hours. Keep in mind that you also need a video screen for a projector and it can only project a picture and no audio or tv tuner to watch tv. LCD on the other hand have a problem with blur motion when watching fast action sports of playing video games. The faster refresh rate of 120HZ or the 240HZ will bring the price of the tv higher. Depending on the size you are looking to get. LCD can go up to 60" while the Plasma at 65" and projectors up to 130" (depending on the projector). Plasma is still the better buy and you won't have to worry about the blur motion. Recommend you go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tvs, along with the pro and con of each technology. You will notice that Panasonic dominates the list with the Plasma tv. In November issue of the magazine it named the Panasonic Plasma tv model VT25 as the best tv for 2010. 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. Hope this will help you out.

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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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Can you help me hook my speaker system up to my new LG HDTV.?

Q. Originally had a 22 inch LG lcd hdtv and had the logitech x-240 speaker system hooked up to it and it worked fine. I just bought the LG 37lg30 hdtv. It is a 37 inch lcd hdtv. My logitech speakers won't work with them. Before, i just plugged the speakers into the headphone jack and when i do this with the new tv they won't project any sound.

A. First step: make sure the headphone jack on the new TV actually works. Plug in some headphones and see if you get some sound. Second step: make sure your speakers still work. Plug them into something else and check them. That should narrow it down.

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Can I hook up a Sony 3D surround sound system,to a Vizio 3D tv?

Q. I wanted to know if this is possible,before I purchase anything.The tv is a Vizio 32'' class 3d LCD HDTV,and the surround sound system is a, Sony HT-SS380 5.1 Channel 3D surround sound system.

A. Yes it is possible But I wouldn't buy an All in one Home theater. They are only made to watch movies in surround sound and nothing else. Plus if One part breaks it is junk. Also it is not upgradeable in anyway. the only one i will recommend is the Onkyo Ht-s5500 it is 3d ready also http://www.amazon.com/Onkyo-HT-S5500-7-1-Channel-Theater-Receiver/dp/B0077V88ZE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1341780978&sr=8-1&keywords=onkyo+ht-s5500 it is a receiver with a set of speakers. If in the future you want better speakers you could add them This system is 399.00 Add a bluray player for less than a hundred and you are under 500.00. Hope this helps. If you buy any other all in one system I can bet you'll be back on here in less than a yr complaining it doesn't work properly or something is wrong with it.

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How much would it cost to repair my TV?

Q. I have a projection screen TV (I know, a little old-school, but it's 52", so I'd like to fix it if possible). The red color gun is out of alignment and the motor is burned out so I can't adjust it with the remote. How much do you think it would cost to repair it? Can it even be repaired? I figure it's worth about $500, so if the repairs are going to be more than $250, it probably isn't worth it. I live in Madison, WI, if that makes a difference.

A. it would cost you double what the tv is worth. Plus the picture isn't very good compared to what is out there. You can buy a 55" HD LCD rear projection for like $1200 or go with a flat LCD HDTV for under $1000, like a 46", you will be much much happier than with an old 52" 4x3 tv.

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