HDTV Picture Settings, Help Me Understand!!!?

Q. I have a 26" Vizio VW26L, most of you probably think it's a crappy, small LCD HDTV but it was all I could afford a year ago (sorta regret it now) but alas I'm stuck with it for a while. I've been trying to get the best HD picture I can out of this HDTV so when I get a PS3 on Tuesday and hook it up via HDMI it will look the best it can but I'm not very knowledgeable with some of the settings. Since you don't have my HDTV I know you can't give me the right settings but if you could just give me a place to start, tell me what certain things mean, etc. I'd really appreciate it! Below I'll list all of the picture settings and how the range it.

Backlight (1-100)
Contrast (1-100)
Brightness (1-100)
Sharpness (1-7)
Color (1-100)
Tint (-32-32)
Color Temperature (Cool, Normal, Warm)

ADVANCED SETTINGS:

DNR (Off, Low, Medium, Strong)
Black Level Extender (On, Off)
Peak White Limiter (On, Off)
CTI (Off, Low, Medium, High)
Color Enhancement (On, Off)
Dynamic Contrast (On, Off)
Dynamic Backlight (On, Off)

I really would like to know what each feature means so I can better understand and better calibrate my HDTV. If you have this HDTV tell me your settings, Thank you!

A. OK, so the first batch of controls are WAY more important than the others. I'll breifly cover the others, you'll mostly want them off.

DNR is digital noise reduction - it will attempt to reduce digital noise in a picture. Probably makes as many mistakes as it fixes, I would leave it off, but you probably wouldn't notice either way.

Dynamic Backlight - sounds horrendous, leave this setting off. If you manage to configure your TV correctly, if the backlight adjusts itself dynamically, it will constantly make all the other settings incorrect.

Dynamic Contrast - the same as the dynamic backlight, leave it off.

Color enhancement - hmmmm maybe have it on, personal preference I guess. I'd leave it off.

CTI - Color Transient Intensity. This is described very well anywhere, I would leave it off as you can't be sure what it's doing.

Black Level Extender - This you might want on, but it's a matter of matching it to your source (PS3). I can't remember what the setting on the PS3 is, but there will be something that will tell it to output extended black levels or not. Set to match on both.

Peak White Limiter - I've not heard it refered to as that before, but it sounds similar to the black level extender. There is some sort of option (again, can't remember what it's called on the PS3) about setting the white levels. See if you can make an educated guess as to what would make them match, if you're unsure, turn it off.

So, now to the important ones. It's very hard to say where to start with these controls, as literally all TV's are different. For example, your brightness goes from 1-100, many TVs might start around 50 out of the box, and you adjust a little up or down from there. For my TV, I have a range of 0-40, and the correct brightness setting for me is just 4.

To give you a very VERY rough starting point:

Personally, I would set the Color Temp to normal (or possibly warm).
Keep the sharpness low, but no so low that things look blurry, perhaps 2-3. Leave the Tint where it came, probably 0. Color, hmmm, probably leave that wherever it came, it's very hard to tell without using a calibration filter to be honest. Then set the backlight to where is comfortable level for normal viewing, and then adjust the 2 most important ones - brightness and contrast.

The only way to accurately set these things up, is to get a calibration DVD. You can purchase these quite easily from places like Amazon. A well-known one is DVE (Digital Video Essentials), although perhaps not best for an absolute beginner. If you want a free one, and if you want an HD one that'll work in your shiny new PS3, check this link out:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=948496
Just download the file, burn to DVD and get blu-ray compatible HD calibration going.

Failing that, an incredibly rough way to adjust your brightness is to get a black screen on your TV, (make sure contrast is in the middle) turn the brightness ALL the way down, and then start increasing it until you see the blackness start to turn grey. Then, TRY and get a totally white screen, increase your contrast all the way up to max, then start decreasing it until it starts to turn grey.

Hope that helps.
Dave

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PS3 and vizio trouble?

Q. i recently purchased a 42" vizio lcd hdtv (it is a 1080p). i hooked it up to my ps3 and i would like to know how to change the picture quality on my ps3. i tried going to 1080p in the display settings but there was no change in the picture quality. is there a cable i need to buy or is there something im doing wrong?
All I need to know is-How do I get my games in HD on that television. Do I need to buy the HDMI Television Cable and then do that setting at Display Settings?

A. You need to use an HDMI cable to get a 1080p picture. What connection are you using?

The PS3 automatically chooses the best resolution for the media you are viewing based on your video connection. Are you trying to play a game or watch a movie or what? Provide details on your current setup and what you are viewing on the TV.

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Whats the difference between dynex 32"(dx-lcd32) and dynex 37"(dx-lcd37) lcd hdtv?

Q. I'm looking at the specs at BestBuy.com and I cannot find the Response time for the 37" Dynex. On the 32" it has a 8ms response time ample for gaming. I bought the 37 and it lags a bit with some of the games. And i was wondering if it had an 8ms response time too. It doesn't list it in the manual, on the dynex website or anywhere. Bottom line, What is the refresh rate for a dynex 37" lcd hdtv? (dx-lcd37)

A. 8ms is usually the minimum. dynex is a low quality hdtv, and although the 32" and 37" have different size panels the interio electronics are most likely very similiar ( it cheaper to use the same parts ) so i dont see a reason that dynex to change specs between sizes. so my educated guess would be it is 8ms. just so you know lcds as a whole have had problems with lag. especially with games. some dont show any lag at all , my 32" toshiba shows no lag. most of the higher quality name brands like panasonic, sharp toshiba sony samsung, do a better job at lag and have a better response time. but youpay for the quality. you get what you pay for in hdtvs. so in other words i see noreason it would not be 8ms. but that doesnt mean it wont lag. good luck

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Best LCD 37" HDTV?

Q. Which is the best LCD HDTV for value and quality?

A. there is one tv i would recommend checking out at the 37 in. size...but before i mention those, might i recommend staying away from the 37 in. plasmas?

anyway, the phillips LCD with ambient light. The feature actually does not run up the price point (usually around $1500) and the picture is awesome. it's got a good contrast ratio - 4,000/1 i think - but is only 1080i/720p.

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does a LG 47LW5300 47-Inch 1080p 120Hz Cinema 3D LED-LCD HDTV have a pc port?

Q. and anyother ports like hdmi usb things of that sorce

A. No, LG is just an descent quality TV manufacturer. They have a high repair rate. I would prefer Samsung over LG because of its LED and picture quality. Go for the top of the line TVs for 2011, including the UN46d7000 or UN46d8000. These are the best sets in the market today, including 3D as well.

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Which HDTV is Better?

Q. Sony - KDL40BX420 LCD (1080p, 60Hz) - $580
Samsung - PN43D490 Plasma (720p, 3D, 60Hz) - $540

Which of these is better. Im going to use it mostly for gaming and tv, with the occasional movie. 3D would be cool but its not that important. I will be sitting far enough away that 1080p wont really matter. I was looking at them at best buy and the plasma looked a little dark but it was pretty bright in the store. Also, if you have another TV to recommend let me know.
32" - 45"
$400 - $650 (maybe a little more depending on the tv)

A. The Song LCD. Plasma has lots of issues, like leaving a trail when something or someone moves on the Tv, which is typically called "ghosting". Also Plasma screens sometimes "burnout". Though, Plasma has a better color spectrum. But the best type is an LED.
Also, there are only so many games you can play in 3D and you have to buy glasses which I've seen for an extra $200.


Look up "squidoo best HDTVs of 2011" in google, and you'll find all the info you need.

I'm also looking at getting a new Tv, so I know a lot of good ones, but what's your exact price range. I know around $550 but is $580 the max? Also how many inches do you want? Add your price range and inch range and I'll add some recommendations.

Ok, so I'll just write the info for each tv. I would put the url since I'm still in the process of fixing my computer, so I have to use my iPod and PS3 to go on the internet.

1. Sharp- AQUOS Quattron 40" Class/ LED/ 1080p/ 120Hz/ HDTV (reg. $1,099.99 ON SALE $599.99.) (reviewed as a 4.8/5)

2. Panasonic- 32" Class/ LED/ 1080p/ 60Hz/ HDTV (reg. $699.99 ON SALE $549.99) (reviewed as a 5/5)

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i need a new HDTV for gaming!?

Q. preferably not plasma as it could get burn in from lengthy (10+hour) gaming sessions.
LCD or LED
~32"-40"
1080p
reliable brand
low input lag!
possibly 120hz refresh but as the games i play run at 60hz max why would i need anything higher???
looks good! i dont like watching a good picture on something that doesn't look good. lol

and maybe a good surround sound to go with it? nothing to crazy just need something i can pump up the volume with! :D

A. Go with LED then, it's great for gaming.

Now your answer:

Brands that I like the most and probably best from least: Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sony, Toshiba, Phillips.

Plasma >=< LED > LCD (LED is like the same/upgrade as LCD, so you should never go with LCD).
- Picture quality = Plasmas are better for picture quality (dark rooms and better dark pictures/video) and viewing experience with little to none motion blur (plasma for big tv's). (LED are better for tv's around 32 inches or smaller/small tv's for bright rooms and for bright pictures/videos).
- Sound quality = Plasmas are better, but LED is ok too,
- Appearance = I like plasma glass, but LED is nice too.
- Energy consumption = LED's are better (LED's are extremely economical and good for gamers).
- Reliable = LED's are only easier to take care of and last longer, so I guess they are better (I recommend LED tv's for gaming).
- Price = Both are about the same price and it's up to you to decide if you want a plasma or LED.


Is 1080 good? Yes.
- 1080 resolution is better than 720 resolution.
- Bigger tv's are better with 1080 than 720 (If the tv is around 32 inches 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 tv's means it's better to go with 1080 than 720 (If you sit more than 10 feet away from your tv, then I definitely would go with 1080).
- Progressive scan is better than interlaced scan.
- 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).

Is 60hz good? = No.
- You want at least 120hz for your tv to play your videos.

Hz is the refresh rate. (Some tv's have a choice what hz you can set it at).
- It's an HD TV-set running at 60Hz - meaning it refreshes the entire screen 60 times a second.
- It's an HD TV-set running at 120Hz - meaning it refreshes the entire screen 120 times a second.

FPS = frames per second.
- NTSC countries use 60hz = 30 fps.
- PAL countries use 50hz = 24/25 fps.
(For not equal conversions there is more math to it, and there is 3:2 or 2:3 pulldowns that I will not explain).

For NTSC countries:
- To display 30 frames per second on a TV with a 60 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 2 times every 30th of a second.
- 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 (you don't want a tv with 60hz because that includes more math and bad effects).
- To display 25 frames per second on a TV with a 50 hz refresh rate (PAL Countries), each frame is repeated 2 times every 25th of a second.
- To display 24 frames per second on a TV with a 72hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 3 times every 24th of a second.
- To display 25 frames per second on a TV with a 100 hz refresh rate (PAL Countries), each frame is repeated 4 times every 25th of a second.
- 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.
.ect

(If your playing a video with a different fps, then there is different math, I used progressive scan math btw).

The hobbit (1 out of 3): An unexpecting Journey: (Prequel to lord of the rings): is one of the first movies to change from 24 fps to 48 fps (or 30 fps to 60 fps). We may see more movies do this.

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 is it's good for very slow pass scenes and/or animated movies.

I am not a fan of projectors either.

I don't have enough room, but I recommend a good hd-receiver and good surround sound speakers to plug/wire into that receiver.

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Plasma vs LED or LCD?

Q. I'm considering buying 42''in - 50' in tv but i dont know which one to get. personally i prefer plasma because i hear that their black level and other aspects are superior thatn led or lcd. Any advice guys?

A. I prefer Plasma HDTV since they are 600hz, and can keep up with the action in a action movie. It don't leave any marks for a second or two after the scene is over and on to the next one. LCDs and LED edge lit LCD HDTVs are only up to 240hz. For now Plasmas are stuck at 600hz and there is nothing new that is higher and better. The newer Plasmas are more energy saving then when it first came out. It is true Plasma's black level and other aspects are more superior, and the company that did the best was Pioneer with their Kuro(just called Pioneer on the TV) and Elite Kuro( it just called Pioneer Elite or Elite on the TV) . Some reviewers today still say in more than two and a half years, no TV has delivered better picture quality than the Pioneer Kuro line of plasma TVs. I would think that comparing it to even Samsung's thinest Plasmas that either 55" or 60", and what Panasonic has that is consider a thin Plasma.
Here goes a link on it: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20034816-1.html

The Pioneer Kuro are gone now from the market, well the big retails like Best Buy and Costco don't have them any more for a long time. But one might be able to still find it at a good mom and pop type electronic store online or a brick and mortar one. Pioneer only came out with a 50" and 55" for those in the Elite and non Elite area. Ever since late February or early March of 2009 Pioneer have said they would not be making HDTVs anymore. It was due to the market and how business was for them. l'm glad that I have a Pioneer Kuro that 50", wish I had the 55". Got it from one of those good mom and pop online electronic store for like 2000. On the non Elites when it first came out the 50" was in the mid 3000 area, and the 55" in the mid 5000 area. Any way I like Pioneer's stuff when it comes to home theater. They are one of the best in A/V receivers and Blu-Ray players(other then Oppo).

The ONLY way I would go for a LED is if it from Pioneer, and they do have two out in the market. But it is a business deal between Pioneer and Magnolia Hi-Fi, and it is just call the Elite without the name Pioneer on it. It is also a 3D with 240hz, the 60" is price in the mid 5000 area and the 70" is price near the high 7000 area. So you only can get it at a Magnolia Hi-Fi or a Best Buy with one inside.

IF I had to go cheap on LED edge Lit LCD TV, and the price for the Pioneer is way too much for me. But the picture must be real good or almost equaling to their Kuro. Any way this is what I would go for.

Sharp Aquos Quattron 60" Class 1080p 240hz LED Edge Lit LCD HDTV
Model LC-60LE832U

But like I said I prefer Plasma over LED Edge Lit LCD and it good to check on the 55" or 60" Plasmas from Panasonic first, then the Samsung or LG. If it not what you like or want from Panasonic.

By the way I have NEVER had to recharge my Pioneer Plasma HDTV so far, since I got it in mid February of 2009.

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Plasma or LCD.............?

Q. im gona buy a new tv and im wonderin which kind to get... plasma or lcd and if u choose one please tell me whats best to play with my ps3 on ?
oh and money isnt a problem.

A. I own a 42" LCD HDTV and love it. When I was comparing, I chose the LCD over the plasma because of the price difference and because they looked pretty much identical. I have heard that plasma tv's can easily have bulbs burn out and have uncolored spots on them after a year, which isnt' something I would ever want. (Picture a magnet on an old TV screen, funky colored circle)

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Im looking to purchase a 42 inch lcd hdtv on ebay...?

Q. thing is, I am trying to buy one with a bad crack in the screen because its for only 60 bucks. It was dropped by the shipping company.... Anyone knowledgeable as to how much it would cost for a new lcd screen at a repair shop? Is it even worth it to go this route?

thanks

A. Quite honestly, I would not touch that TV with a 10-foot pole. Even if you could afford to get it fixed for a few hundred dollars, you have NO way of knowing whether the cracked screen is the ONLY problem with the TV - remember - it was DROPPED, so it could have other broken parts inside, which means you could very well spend more money in fixing the darn thing than a new tv would cost!!! My 2 cents? Fuhgiddaboutit!!!!

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whats the best LCD HDTV brand.?

Q. im looking for a 32 inch thats least likely to permanently break and last me a lifetime

A. I have a few that I would recommend and they have great price tags:
LG 32LD450 32-Inch 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV
*Screen size: 32-inch class (31.5 inches diagonal)
*Resolution: 1920 x 1080 (1080p Full HD)
*Dynamic contrast ratio: 100,000:1
*Viewing angle: 178 degrees horizontal/vertical
*Response time: 4ms
*Built-in tuner: ATSC/NTSC/Clear QAM
*Audio output: 20 watts (10W x 2)
*Speaker system: 2-way, 4 speakers
*Dolby Digital decoder: Yes
*Surround system: Infinite Sound
*Input labeling: Yes
*Swivel stand: ±20 degrees
*VESA compliance: 200mm x 100mm
*Warranty: 1 year parts and labor
http://www.amazon.com/LG-32LD450-32-Inch-1080p-60Hz/dp/B0039RRCJ8/?tag=sdhrhiaiaa-20

Or
http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/711-53200-19255-0/1?ff3=4&pub=5574865779&toolid=10001&campid=5336440665&customid=sdhrhiaiaa&mpre=http%3a%2f%2fshop.ebay.com%2fi.html%3f_nkw%3dlcd%2bhdtv%26_sacat%3d0%26LH_ItemCondition%3d1%26_odkw%3dlcd%2bhdtv%26_osacat%3d0%26_trksid%3dp3286.c0.m270.l1313

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What are the worse HDTV brands?

Q. and what are the best ones?

A. Best brands for LCD HDTVs (in no particular order):
Samsung, Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Sony, Toshiba, LG, Sharp

Best brands for plasma HDTVs:
1. Pioneer
2. Panasonic
3. Samsung
4. LG
5. Sanyo (newer models only)

Brands to avoid:
Viore
Sceptre
Apex
TruTech
iLo
Dynex
Insignia
Element
Any other off-brand name you've never heard of

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Where can I get the best deal for Sharp LC40E77U 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a really good deal online for Sharp LC40E77U 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

A. Sharp LC40E77U 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV
Other products by Sharp

List Price: $1,099.99
Price: $889.99

* 40" Full HD 1080p HDTV LCD-TV with 120Hz Fine Motion Enhanced
* 10-Bit AVS Superlucent LCD Panel
* 4 HDMI terminals, PC input, RS-232C Input
* 4ms response time
* Spectral Contrast Engine XD for Deep Black Level

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Questions:LCD HDTV ?!?!?

Q. 1.I have a 40 inch Bravia LCD tv. It says it has Full HD 1080 does that mean its a HDTV ?
2.How would you know if something is an LCD HDTV or just a LCD TV ?

A. any tv that can display images at and above 720p resolution (meaning 720p, 1080i, and 1080p) are all HDTV's, (high definition tv's).

there has never been a regular definition LCD tv. all standard def tv's are tube crt tv's. every lcd is a high def tv, it's just that it would be a 720p hdtv, or a 1080p hdtv.

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how to ship a 65 inch tv?

Q. I just sold a Mitsubishi WD-65738 65-Inch 3D DLP HDTV for a great price. The problem is I need to ship it from San Jose to LA.

Products dimensions are 58.2 x 39.5 x 16 inches but it only weights about 80 pounds. The good part is UPS will probably ship it for 70-150$ the problem is I have no idea where to get a box. How do I handle this?

A. 1,find a pro packing company
2,first pack with carton box, then wood pallet or wood box

what's price for your 65" lcd TV?

I'm also interesting to buy a cctv monitor 65"
http://www.ddw.net/Products/CCTV-Monitor-65inch.html, they provide firm packing and nice price.

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

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

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

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What are the best brands/models for LCD HDTV?

Q. I've decided to go with an LCD HDTV and not a plasma. Can you recommend good brands and good models of TVS? I don't really want to spend more than $700, and I'm looking for a 37-40 inch.
Thank you.

A. According to Consumer Reports, Samsung is making the best LCD TV's on the market right now. Sony is second (but a bit overpriced) and Toshiba is 3rd.
Vizio represents a 2nd tier manufacturer with lower pricing that matches.
Personally, I've never had a Sony product that didn't fail before it should have, so I tend to stay away from Sony stuff.

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Is Sylvania a good brand for LCD HDTV?

Q. a 32" with the digital (ATSC) tuner built in. whats the digital (ATSC) tuner?

I'm trying to pick out a good affordable HDTV :)

A. If you think a Kia is a good car brand.......than Sylvania is a good tv.

All sarcasm aside, No. Not a good brand. For a 32" I would stick with the name brands, Sony, Sharp, Toshiba (consumer reports top pick) LG and Samsung.

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What to get, Plasma or LCD?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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



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

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Should I get an LCD or LED-LCD TV?

Q. Hey everybody, I'm looking for a new TV in the 300-350 dollar price range (size between 24 and 39 inches). I'm not very tech-savvy, so I thought I'd ask for some input on this. Just looking at BestBuy's website I see that there are LED LCDs now (probably have been around for awhile, but like I said I don't really keep up with this stuff). I've looked around online, and it seems to be that the LEDs are easier on the power bill, which is a big plus for me since I'm a grad student. But they are a little more expensive (though if it will pay off in the utilities as time goes on, I don't mind paying a little more). I'm just wondering if someone can tell me about any major differences quality-wise? Does one have a crisper, cleaner picture than the other, brighter colors, deeper blacks, all that good stuff? If someone wouldn't mind telling me about their experiences and opinions I'd appreciate it! Thanks in advance.

A. Plasma has the best picture overall with deepest blacks and many specs, with great deals too. Also the best TV's of 2011 in top 5 are plasma on Cnet. But it looks like you want a small HDTV and plasma's smallest size is 42 inches. I recommend just go with LCD because LED is the same thing. Go to best buy and I think LG has 32 inch 720p LCD's for 300. I recommend 720p because at 32 inches you won't notice a benefit for 1080p. I have a 46 inch plasma at 1080p which looks amazing and even the 720p channels that come through satellite look amazing. LG is a good LCD brand and will save you $$.

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Pls... Pls... Answer Someone, Does regular cable work in HDTV?

Q. I am currently subscribed with SHAW classic cable. I want to buy a new LCD/Plasma tv, but i don't know if I have to upgrade to digital cable. Please help me on this matter.

A. You will receive standard definition analog cable in the same way you do now-no HDTV. When analog OTA TV disappears in February of '09, cable is only required to provide analog versions of the OTA digital TV available in your area, and only until 2012. If you want anything more than the standard channels-2,4,5 Etc, you'll need to go to a digital box, or to a HDTV box.

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Why does my HDTV screen do this each time it powers on?

Q. I have a 46" Sony BRAVIA HDTV and each time I turn it off and go to sleep, the next time I turn it on, it always has this divided / cut misaligned screen problem..

It eventually goes away after 10-20 minutes but I fear that one day it wont stop..

Heres a pic:
http://i291.photobucket.com/albums/ll287/mattrocks90/25c1e387.jpg

A. It's a bad LCD panel. It goes back to normal once the set warms up. Check Sony's web site. I had one today they've extended the warranty until 10/31/2012. This is why you take the extended warranty. You may have dogged a bullet on this one.

http://www.sonyinsider.com/2010/02/03/sony-extends-warranty-on-certain-2007-model-year-46-bravia-xbr-lcd-tvs/

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Need help on which LCD TV to buy!?

Q. Alright im looking at 2 deals and am not sure which one would be better any help you TV pros would be able to lend would be greatly appreciated... Im looking at 3 tvs and want to know which tv is the best deal and also if I should jump on the deals or wait till it gets closer to xmas (I looked back on last years black friday deals and didnt see anything special) here are the TVs im considering:

1. Sharp LC47SB57UT 1080p LCD HDTV for $699 + tax (Free shipping) from dell

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/prod ... id=1003774

2. Toshiba REGZA Cinema 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV 46XV645U for $799 (free shipping and no tax) from Newegg.com

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.a ... 253209-L0B

3. Sony Bravia KDL-46W5100 for $800 used from a friend

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/ ... 39703.html

Any insight or help you could give me would be great right now I have a 32 inch Toshiba Regza and think its a good tv. I dont remember the model number but I bought it like 3 or 4 years ago and it seems to do everything I want it to. I dont need internet or anything in the TV as it will be going in my room and i will also be using it as my computer monitor (46 inch monitor for computer games is gonna be sick ha ha)

A. There are many cheap discount tv here you can check it. !

http://astore.amazon.com/cheap.lcd.led.hdtv.2010.deals-20

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LED-LCD TV or Plasma TV?

Q. I'm in the market for a new TV, in the 55" range, I will mostly play my PS3 and watch HDTV channels and sporting events, as well as Blu Ray's. I want to know which kind of TVs are better.

I want pro's and con's and if you own either, I highly request your opinion.

Models I'm considering are either the LED-LCD 3D Sony Bravia 55" 1080p 240 Hz
or the Samsung Plasma 55" 1080p 600Hz

Thanks for all feedback, this is important to me as I want the best of the best.

Is burn in still a problem with Plasmas?

A. The plasma's are cheaper, I would look into a panasonic plasma or LG plasma as those seem to have better picture than samsung. AS for LED, it's still more expensive and is a LCD in reality. The panasonic VT25 3d plasma won best TV for 2010 and is most likely cheaper than the LCD 3dtv. The first 100 hours just make sure you rotate your viewing on a plasma carefully ( I basically left my plasma on THX mode for 20 hours a day, 5 days with everything on zoom mode to remove any bars even when I was gone) after the 5 days I calibrated and even played the same video games for 5 hours straight and got no such image burn ( burn in is dead today, only image retention can happen and you can remove it by watching more HD). I had this panasonic plasma for 8 months and I got slight image retention kinda shadow ghost image from heavy gaming and after watching regular HD for 10 minutes it vanished. Just rotate.

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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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My Dad is getting a 65 inch Sony LCD HDTV, what TV Stand is Best?!?

Q. He likes the Idea of the TV Stands with the Integrated Flat-Panel Mount.
I like this idea, Too!

But how many HDTV Stands with Flat-Panel Mounting can Hold a 65 inch LCD?!?

Here is an Example of what I mean:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A2870011&cs=19&c=us&l=en&st=ena%20data%20feed&dgc=ST&cid=25689&lid=584388&acd=43645,4,283221,0,710063377,1259739827,,0,0#Overview

What he Needs, is something that Doesn't take up too much more Floor Space, compared to his 9-year-old 53" Projection TV. His 53" seams to be Smaller at the Bottom, than the Screen-Area. About 3-ft. Wide on the Floor.

It Doesn't have to have the Integrated Flat-Panel Mount to hold-up the TV. It just Looks better.
He wan't one with Good Cable-Management, so his Cables aren't Exposed to much.
Right now, all the Cables are Pretty-well Hidden behind his 53" Sony Projection TV.

Other than the HDTV Stand I have in the Link above, what Other Stands are Out there that can Hold the Sony KDL-65W5100 ?!? (Yes, it's Huge)
No, people!

There ARE Stands for TV's of this Size!

I'm Asking about one that Holds-up the TV, from the Rear!
Didn't you guys check-out my Link??!??
You first 2 guys don't get out much.

Mitsubishi makes an 82" DLP!
I've seen it in Best Buy & HH Gregg.
65" HDTV's have been around since the HDTV came out in Projection Form! <:P
Anon, if you don't know anything, Don't Bother Answering.
'Wow, just wow', how stupid are you?!?

A. Well why don't you get that stand then? I have one similar to that and it also offers a little cable so that if it tends to be front heavy, the cable offers support to keep it to the wall.

this is another one I found but its a corner mounting system
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11961598

those are pretty good systems to use unless you do what the first poster said, just mount it on the wall and buy an extra entertainment bookcase to store all the electronics in

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which tv is better an lcd hdtv or a plasma hdtv?

Q. because i want tv that delivers great quality image and also that looks great if i plug in my ps3 system and also that doesnt mess up in a couple of years

A. Actually, you will find mostly LCDs below 42", and mostly plasmas above 42" - mainly because it's hard to make small plasma screens, and it's hard to make large LCD screens!
The overlap used to be between 37" and 45", but now it has widened to between 32" and 65" where you can choose either LCD or plasma. Bigger LCDs are getting more common as time goes on than are smaller plasmas.
The main advantages of plasma are higher color saturation and quicker pixel response. But they use much more power, and they can burn in (that is, develop a ghost image if left on the same or similar image for long periods of time). There is a technique manufacturers are using of "orbiting" the pixels to reduce burn-in, but if you have a video game with a fixed image (like a menu along the bottom or top of the screen) for hours, it could still burn in.
The main advantages of LCD are lower power consumption, and the fact that they never burn in. LCD color saturation and responsiveness have also improved to the point that I can't see the difference without being told which is which (except that the monster sizes tend to be plasma and the smaller sizes tend to be LCD so I could guess based on that). LCDs also weigh less than plasmas, should you be planning on mounting one on the wall.
LCD sets keep getting bigger and better - Sharp's Aquos line of LCD TVs go up to 65" in size and have beautiful images, but they cost a mint. If I had the money and the space, I would love to own one.
I just bought an LCD HDTV, and I am quite pleased with it. The LCD/plasma decision was actually not an issue, because it had to be a 26" model to fit an existing entertainment center (and they don't make plasma screens that small). But, I am pleased with it, including its use as a computer monitor.

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What is the best HDTV LED, LCD or Plasma?

Q. Ok I am going to buy a new TV and I want to know how each TV works and the pros and cons of each TV and also what is the best TV available for each of these TV types.

Thanks.

A. For picture quality, no lag or blur on fast action, and games, plus an extreme viewing angle, Plasma.! For a slim TV that uses less power, get an LED....If you buy an LED or LCD, (they are very similar) get one with 120 hz. refresh rate, to help minimize the blur on fast motion..! Plasma needs no refresh rates, as it has a very fast response time. However, most plasma TV's are at least 40 inches in size or more..

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Best kind of HDTV? LCD, LED, or plasma?

Q. I'm looking for a new TV.. What is the best kind?

Will often be looking at it from an angle, in a room with lights (so reflection).

I know LCD is bad to view at angles, and that plasmas burn out. Picture quality doesn't mean everything to me, I just don't want it to get any lines or dead pixels.

A. Plasma is NOT dead!!! Good lord. You need to do some research.

Okay, here is the short spill. Plasma STILL has the best contrast ratio when it comes to the darkest darks. LED still cannot match a plasma for deep blacks. Plasma TV's are still good but do run hotter than LED or LCD and draw more power than LED or LCD> Plasmas have the best refresh rate out of them also.

LED is the second best and will eventually replace Plasma in the future. Some new LED TVs have local dimming making the blacks appear better than they ever have on an LCD or LED screen still not as good as plasma. LED tvs tend to be a little sharper (depending on the specific set) than any others. LED draws the least amount of power and are the lightest and thinnest TVs on the market. LED will cost the most though out of any other TVs. oh, Plasma can have burn in if you leave an image up for several hours BUT most new plasma sets have a way of erasing it or not letting it happen by moving pixels around.

LCD costs are way down and still have a decent picture. LCD TVs are usually thicker than LED ones and use a bit more power than LED but nothing near as much as Plasma. LCDs do not get burnin at all unless you leave an image up for like months at a time... you may have pixels that burn out.

hope you get all what i was saying. I happen to own all three and i can say my plasma still is king for over-all picture quality although not as bright as my new LG LED 3D HDTV. Hope that helps!

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Looking for customer reviews for Viore LC26VF59 26-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find reviews and opinions online for Viore LC26VF59 26-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV

A. Price: $399.98 & this item ships for FREE with Super Saver Shipping

Sharp's LC-26SB24U provides convenient 26" screen size class HDTV solutions with a distinctive design. The LC26SB24U features a high-performance LCD panel for high brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles. Features: True 16:9 Aspect Ratio (1366 x 768) LCD Panel displays 16:9 widescreen programs in their native aspect ratio without the need for scaling or other video processing. Built-in ATSC / QAM / NTSC Tuners for DTV and analog TV viewing. High Brightness (500 cd/m2) Sharp LCD TVs are very bright, so you can put them virtually anywhere - even near windows, doors or other light sources - and the picture is still vivid. HDMI� Input for convenient connection to digital devices. 160°H x 150°V Viewing Angles are so wide you can view Sharp LCD TVs from virtually anywhere in the room! 800:1 Contrast Ratio provides incredible images whether you're watching dark or bright scenes. 8ms Response Time ensures you will enjoy all fast motion video with minimal blur. PC Input easily turns your TV into a PC monitor.

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Sharp's LC-26SB24U provides a convenient 26" Class (26" Diagonal) HDTV solution with a distinctive design. The LC-26SB24U features a high-performance LCD panel for high-brightness, a high contrast ratio, low-reflection glare protection and wide viewing angles.

And for comparison:
Buy.com is currently asking $464.72 with free shipping.
Provantage has it for $445.57
B&H Photo offers it for $404.95 with free shipping.
And TheNerds.net comes in at the high end with $595.99.

Seems like it would make a nice addtion for a smaller room.

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Gaming on a 26" lcd hdtv...?

Q. ...Can you still enjoy playing XBOX360 HD games on a 26" lcd hdtv? I heard that "true HD" should be a hdtv 32" or larger...

A. Big Tvs are good but too big then you get pixelation. We play our ps3 on a 26 inch and its actually clearer than our 60 inch from my point of view.

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Which 32 inch LCD TV should I buy ?? Sony, Samsung or LG?

Q. hi, i need to buy an LCD TV of the size 32inches

Q1.I hv heard there is no use of full HD TV below 40 inches and also until u hv got HD input lik Blu-ray or PS3 .... so firstly should i buy a full HD 1080p or a simple HDTV ....

Q2.

If full HD TV, my options are
LG 53FR
Samsung-LA-32-A-550-P1 (or for simplicity 32 inches in 5 series)

OR

if simply HDTV, my options are
Sony-32S400A
Samsung-LA-32-A-450-C1(or for simplicity Samsung Series4)
LG -60UR (Scarlet)

and i dont mind the sound quality as i hv a vry good Sony Home Theatre 5.1 ......... so dont take sound into consideration, just the display
plz suggest a model from the above as they r in my budget !!!

thanxx !!!!

A. For 32 inc HD 720P , Samsung and Sony are same Class/Standard. in Pictures Quality. as the mose important Parts -- LCD Display Panel, 32 inc Sony and Samsung use the SAME LCD Display Panel made in Korea by S-LCD , a display panel manufactures Joint venture between Sony and Samsung ( 50/50% ). both company select Grad 1 products for there TV and market worldwide . LG is coming up in LCD products, the LCD panel is from LG-Philips Joint venture ( now total own by LG ), As an International Brand , LG TV always in Quality , but prices compare to Sony, Samsung will be more reasonable. if you are looking for hi-end 32 inc, should be Samsung or Sony ( sometimes Sony just over prices ) , if side by side compare both play same movies , you eye can never get any difference between. For entry lever Low-End 32 inc model, Sony.Samsung.LG will be in Same pictures Quality

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What is the best 32 inch LCD TV available?

Q. I found a sony bravia and a Sharp LC32SB24U at walmart, and a toshiba regza on amazon.com. They are all around the same price and 720p but which one is the best product? Also a friend told me prices will go down like crazy next month in november, is there any truth to this.
also, can't spend more than $600

A. Samsung LN32A450 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV
This price is over your range but it perfect
Price: $625.00
reference : http://astore.amazon.com/cheap.shopp-20/detail/B00141AYIC

or

Toshiba REGZA 32CV510 32-inch 720p LCD HDTV
Price: $510.95
reference: http://astore.amazon.com/cheap.shopp-20/detail/B00140N2J6

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My Dad is getting a 65 inch Sony LCD HDTV, what TV Stand is Best?!?

Q. He likes the Idea of the TV Stands with the Integrated Flat-Panel Mount.
I like this idea, Too!

But how many HDTV Stands with Flat-Panel Mounting can Hold a 65 inch LCD?!?

Here is an Example of what I mean:
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?sku=A2870011&cs=19&c=us&l=en&st=ena%20data%20feed&dgc=ST&cid=25689&lid=584388&acd=43645,4,283221,0,710063377,1259739827,,0,0#Overview

What he Needs, is something that Doesn't take up too much more Floor Space, compared to his 9-year-old 53" Projection TV. His 53" seams to be Smaller at the Bottom, than the Screen-Area. About 3-ft. Wide on the Floor.

It Doesn't have to have the Integrated Flat-Panel Mount to hold-up the TV. It just Looks better.
He wan't one with Good Cable-Management, so his Cables aren't Exposed to much.
Right now, all the Cables are Pretty-well Hidden behind his 53" Sony Projection TV.

Other than the HDTV Stand I have in the Link above, what Other Stands are Out there that can Hold the Sony KDL-65W5100 ?!? (Yes, it's Huge)
No, people!

There ARE Stands for TV's of this Size!

I'm Asking about one that Holds-up the TV, from the Rear!
Didn't you guys check-out my Link??!??
You first 2 guys don't get out much.

Mitsubishi makes an 82" DLP!
I've seen it in Best Buy & HH Gregg.
65" HDTV's have been around since the HDTV came out in Projection Form! <:P
Anon, if you don't know anything, Don't Bother Answering.
'Wow, just wow', how stupid are you?!?

A. Well why don't you get that stand then? I have one similar to that and it also offers a little cable so that if it tends to be front heavy, the cable offers support to keep it to the wall.

this is another one I found but its a corner mounting system
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=11961598

those are pretty good systems to use unless you do what the first poster said, just mount it on the wall and buy an extra entertainment bookcase to store all the electronics in

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I'm looking for a new HDTV,I wanted an LCD, but I want a TV larger than 60 inches. What do you recommend?

Q. If there is an LCD HDTV that is 60 inches to 65 inches that would be great, but I also want a quality TV. Are there any HDTVs over 60 inches? If not which would be my next best choice? Anything smaller would just not be suitable in my living room because the TV is far from everything else. Thanks in advance

A. There are several 60- to 65-inch flat-panel LCD HD monitors and TVs available (see the HDTV Solutions resource listed below.) However, other than Sharp�s LC65D64U and Olevia�s 265T FHD HDTVs, they are quite expensive, especially when compared to the more cost-effective, large screen alternatives such as plasma displays and front projection systems.

Within a fairly reasonable price range for the 57- to 65-inch class of flat panel displays I recommend that you give strong consideration to models from Panasonic (model TH-58PZ800U) and Pioneer (models PRO-151FD or PDP-6010FD.) As a distant choice you may want to take a look at the Samsung PN63A650 and PN58A650 plasma HDTVs, perhaps even models from Hitachi and LG Electronics.

For close to the price of a high quality, high performance, large screen flat-panel (plasma) display you can purchase a much more versatile, arguably better performing, front projector IF you have the ability to reasonably control the ambient light in your viewing environment. If you choose to go this route then you will have a multitude of good, cost-effective choices that will allow you to obtain a high quality, theater-like video image in the 65- to 100-inch size range. My top choice/recommendation is JVC�s DLA-RS2U D-ILA (LCoS) projector followed by JVC�s DLA-RS1X and DLA-HD100 D-ILA projectors with honorable mention going to Sony�s VPL-VW60 (great performer but not much light output hence a smaller-than-average screen size is best) and Epson�s Home Cinema 1080 UB and Pro Cinema 1080 UB 3LCD projectors. There are also several good (single-chip) DLP projectors that may also be worth considering particularly if ambient light control is an issue, in which case you should take a close look at Optoma�s impressive HD81-LV projector. It�s also worth noting that several of these home theater projectors can be used with an aftermarket anamorphic lens/prism attachment* (Schneider Optics, Panamorph, or the do-it-yourself CAVX Aussiemorphic Lens kit) to project an immersive, theater-like 2.35:1 video image when watching movies.

There is one notable drawback with a projection system, especially if you will be using such a system for all of your day-to-day television viewing, and that is the cost of maintenance; specifically the cost of periodic relamping. If you are able to keep your viewing environment sufficiently light-free, thereby allowing you to run the projector more conservatively in terms of light output, then you may be able to extend the relamping intervals saving yourself money.

################ RESOURCES ################

Flat Panel Displays 57-inch class and larger (RPTVs excluded)
http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/flatscreen_find.cfm?mfg_id=any&res_id=9&ar=2&dll=57&dul=any&cll=any&cul=any&wll=any&wul=any&prll=any&prul=any&lcd=1&monitor=1&plasma=1&tuner=1&old=1&trig=1

What is the best 58" HDTV to buy?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080630094913AAG956M
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Projector Reviews - Best High-Def Home Theater Projectors of 2008
http://www.projectorreviews.com/Best1080pProjectors032008/index.php

JVC Reference Series Full HD D-ILA Home Cinema Projectors
http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=PRO2.2
JVC Full HD D-ILA Front Projectors
http://tv.jvc.com/product.jsp?pathId=140

Sony VPL-VW60 BRAVIA® SXRD� 1080P Home Cinema Front Projector
http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&langId=-1&productId=8198552921665192796&storeId=10151

Epson PowerLite Home Cinema 1080 UB Projector (V11H262120)
http://www.epson.com/cgi-bin/Store/consumer/consDetail.jsp?BV_UseBVCookie=yes&oid=63073679

Optoma HD81-LV Home Theater Projector
http://www.optomausa.com/product_detail.asp?product_id=332
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*Looking to build a two movie theatre - any suggestions on where to start?
http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20080104135319AA1OR89

*Schneider Optics Cine-Digitar 1.33x Anamorphic Lens
http://www.schneideroptics.com/projection/homecinema/
 

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Does LCD HDTV make a difference in gaming?

Q. When playing my xbox360, would having a LCD HDTV make a difference between it and standard definition? I am thinking about buying an LCD TV to make the graphics bigger and better, but would it really make all the difference?

P.S- I know Plasma is better but I don't have that kinda money.

A. HDTV over SDTV. Its pretty obvious that High Definition is Significantly Better than, Standard Definition. LCD's are comparable in price to Plasma's they just tend to be smaller.

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How much money is a Zenith 32" Class (31.5" diagonal) LCD HDTV?

Q. How much is a Zenith 32" Class (31.5" diagonal) LCD HDTV

A. 32" Class (31.5" diagonal) LCD HDTV - Z32LC6D $579.99 www.amazon.com

ZENITH 32" 16:9 5ms 720p LCD HDTV Z32LC6D $449.99 www.newegg.com/

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What is the best LED HDTV?

Q.

A. LED TV Technology is a relatively new feature in the world of HD Television. They are thinner and have a better definition display than typical LCD TVs that use fluorescent lamps as a light source. The hype surrounding this new technology has resulted in Samsung selling approx one million LED TVs worldwide in 6 months.
However LED televisions are not technically that different from conventional the LCD TVs that have been with us for the last few years. In fact the term �LED TV� has been questioned as an LED TV is just a liquid-crystal display TV that uses light-emitting diodes to light the screen. Britain�s Advertising Standards Authority recently had problems with some marketing of LED TVs. The ASA said that the term LED TV is merely a variation of LCD TV and was misleading. As a result clarification relating to the use of the LEDs as the light source is now used when advertising LED Televisions.
Other television manufacturers have also come out and said that rather than LED TV it should be called an �LED-lit LCD TV� as this more accurately describes the use of LED technology used in these TV sets.
Up to now Sony, Samsung, Philips, JVC and LG have LED TVs on the market. The plus points with these new sets are that they have better picture quality, are thinner and are more eco-friendly mainly due to reduced energy consumption. On the negative side, as is to be expected with any new technology their price tag is still a bit on the hefty side.

The LED lighting in these new set is employed in one of two ways either as edge-lit LED TV or backlit LED TV. Edge-lit televisions as you have probably guessed have the LED lighting situated around the edge of the screen. Without the larger fluorescent lighting previously used at the back of the TV, LED models have been reduced in thickness with Sony producing an LED display less than 1cm thick and Samsungs sets measuring in at 3cm thick.

LED TV technology has made great advances with energy efficiency. Compared to their equivalent conventional LCD Television models, LED HDTVs use typically 40% less energy. And when compared to plasma TVs they can be 50% more efficient. The improved energy efficiency is due to the fact that LEDs require less power to illuminate the screen than fluorescent lights used in older LCD screens.

SONY BRAVIA XBR8 LCD flat panel HDTV. In addition to Full HD 1080p, this XBR-8 Series TV features TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight which produces breathtaking images with enhanced color purity that result in deep blacks and bright whites with startling depth and exceptional shadow detail. You'll also see the difference with Motionflow 120Hz PRO technology which enhances motion and delivers a smoother and clearer picture. Your 1080p HD images will look more breathtaking than ever thanks to the BRAVIA Engine 2 PRO fully digital video processor. This XBR-8 Series TV has DMex functionality which lets you expand the capabilities of your HDTV by adding optional BRAVIA Link modules (sold separately), plus it comes with plenty of connectivity options to connect your video sources.




Technical Details

* TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED backlight produces incredible 1,000,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio in an LCD panel
* New: TV Guide IPG
* New: Enhanced (XMB) User Interface with Rich 3D Graphics
* New: DLNA Compliant
* New: Digital Media Port
* 16:9 Full HD 1080p Resolution Panel (1920 x 1080p)
* BRAVIA Engine fully digital video processor
* Advanced Contrast Enhancer circuit (ACE)
* 24p True Cinema capable
* Emmy-award winning Xross Media Bar user interface
* DMeX capable
* BRAVIA Sync capable
* S-Force Front Surround Voice Zoom
* Robust Connectivity with 4 HDMI inputs, 2 HD Component inputs, and a PC Input
* Piano Gloss Black with Onyx Speaker Grille
* Remote: RM-YD023




TRILUMINOS RGB Dynamic LED Backlight
TRILUMINOS RGB LED backlight technology aligns individual clusters of red, green, and blue LEDs to produce a significantly higher purity of primary colors than single white LED backlights, resulting in more accurate color reproduction. This clustered arrangement also allows the XBR8 to adjust the brightness of the backlight in units of small blocks, so it can display deep blacks in one portion of the screen and bright whites in another, producing images with enhanced depth, three-dimensionality and exceptionally accurate shadow detail.
Further, unlike conventional full-screen luminance control, the BRAVIA suppresses unneeded backlighting and, therefore, consumes less power than the conventional LED-backlit models. And, because it uses LEDs rather than the fluorescent tubes found in many HDTVs, Dynamic LED backlighting also promises exceptionally long life.

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What kind of HDTV is better: Plasma, LCD , LED, etc.?

Q. I want to buy an 40" - 46" HDTV (1080p) for my home to replace my 10 year old 40 " CRT TV. I've seen different types out there: Plasma, LED. LCD. What's the difference and which is considered best (quality-wise). Any references to links that explain the different types of TVs on the market now. I'm just now able to afford getting into 21st century technology and would like some help.

A. Confused about what type of TV to buy? LED LCD Plasma.. How to choose?

After all, there are so many acronyms and buzzwords to wrap your head around, such as 1080p, 120/240Hz, 24p, HDMI and LED backlighting. Huh?

Along with deciding how big a screen you want (which is usually tied to the size of your budget and the dimensions of your room), the next choice should be between LCD.LCD (LED Backlit) or Plasma � and all have their merits. Here, we'll describe each of these formats, and also point out their shortcomings.

LCD

What is it?
lcd tv 120mhzSimilar to your laptop computer's monitor, flat-panel LCD televisions use a liquid crystal display to produce a sharp and bright picture; these crystals are sandwiched between two panes of polarized glass, which are stimulated by an electric current and illuminated by fluorescent tubes housed behind the glass. Some newer LCD TVs, however, use LED-backlighting instead. LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, translate to a better-looking picture (see photo).

Pros
There are a number of advantages to buying a LCD televisions. For one, with more than three-quarters of all televisions embracing this technology, there is a lot of choice when it comes to manufacturers, models and sizes (13- to 103-inches, in fact). Competition, of course, breeds more aggressive pricing, too, which is good news for the consumer.

Flat-panel LCD televisions are also very thin, light and energy efficient, and are ideal for rooms with plenty of ambient light, which, for example, comes through large windows as they tend to absorb rather than reflect light (reflected light can obscure your view of the screen).

Cons
Until recently, LCD TVs didn't handle fast motion images as well as plasma TVs, resulting in a somewhat blurred image. Newer LCD TVs, though, have added technologies such as 120Hz frame doubling (or 240Hz frame quadrupling) to smooth out motion. It's still not as good as plasma, but much better than before. Also, LCD TVs used to have problems showing dark blacks (because a light was still on behind the pixel showing black, resulting in a more greyish hue). Many LCD televisions today use local-dimming with LED-backlighting (see next section) for improved contrast ratios (whiter whites and blacker blacks) - but, keep in mind, this is not an issue associated with plasma TVs.

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LCD (LED Backlit)

What is it? Not a Different Type of TV

led lcd tv backlighting backlitIt�s tempting to think LEDs belong in a completely separate category beside LCD and plasma TVs, but in reality, an LED television is just a type of LCD TV. The proper term would really be "LED-backlit LCD TV," but that always seems to get truncated to "LED TV" in everyday conversation, perpetuating the confusion.

To understand how LEDs function in an LCD TV, think of an actual liquid-crystal panel as the plastic pegs in a Lite Brite. They hold a translucent image, but without a powerful backlight to punch through and light it up like a signboard, you�re not going to see much. On your old Lite Bright, an inefficient incandescent light did the job, but pretty unevenly. On a typical LCD TV, fluorescent lights provide the backlighting through a special plastic sheet called a light guide that distributes light from a fluorescent tube evenly over the surface of the TV. On an LED-backlit TV, fluorescent tubes are replaced with light-emitting diodes � LEDs � the same technology that probably lights up your digital watch, the buttons on your monitor, and the indicators on your stereo. They can be either situated along the edges of the TV like a fluorescent tube, or arranged directly behind the screen in a grid. But what difference does it make, and why would anyone spend so much money on it?

The Benefit of LEDs

The most obvious reason LEDs have fallen into favor in LCD TVs: they�re simply more efficient. Although fluorescent lights do a decent job converting electricity to light in the big scale of things, LEDs perform even better. Typically, manufacturers claim an efficiency improvement of up to 30 percent over fluorescent-based sets, which can add up significantly over the lifetime of a TV, especially on larger screens that use more juice to begin with.

LEDs are also much smaller than tubes, even after accounting for the number of them needed to light an entire TV. That means LED-backlit televisions can be manufactured significantly thinner than their tube cousins. For instance, most of the ultra-thin televisions that measured under an inch thick at CES used LED backlights, because they add very little depth to the profile. Though commercial variants aren�t quite as dramatically thin as these prototypes, they�re significantly skinnier than their fluorescent-backlit counterparts, making them some of the most chic and living-room-friendly HDTVs out there.

For home theater enthusiasts, LEDs only matter for one reason: image quality. Because fluorescent tubes mu

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Insignia® - 32" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV?

Q. we are looking for a flat screen tv that we can buy in stores. we don't want to spend more than 700 and are looking at 32inches. this is one that caught my eye.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8274379&productCategoryId=abcat0101001&type=product&tab=1&id=1171058028982#productdetail

do you think this wil be a good choice? also any other sugestions

A. Insignia is a made in China, store brand, cheapie, third tier TV. You will get what you pay for! If that is all your budget will allow, step down in size and get a 26" in a high quality, name brand LCD like Panasonic or Sony. Actually, best bang for the buck in a 32" or 26" LCD may well be Toshiba. Read over the 11/07 Consumer Reports magazine HDTV article which addresses both performance and reliability.

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will my ps3 show 720p on my emerson 19" LCD HDTV?

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A. If it's an HDTV, then it by definition must accept any of the standard ATSC signal formats, which includes 720p and 1080i, and the PS3 can output either of those according to how you set it up. You should use 720p (and not 1080i).

Of course, to get this signal, you need an appropriate cable. A composite or S-video cable won't do it. It must be component or HDMI.

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What do I need to connect my laptop and desktop to my lcd hdtv?

Q. What do I need to buy? what are the connections called that my tv needs to do this? Is there any way I can do this wireless?

A. LCD HDTVs usually have HDMI ports. If your computer has an HDMI output, all you need is a standard HDMI cable to connect the two. HDMI is also compatible with DVI, so if your computer has a DVI output you can use a DVI-to-HDMI cable to connect to your LCD HDTV.

If your computer only has an old VGA port, hopefully your LCD HDTV has a VGA port too. If it does, you use a standard VGA monitor cable.

And no, there is no practical way to wirelessly transmit video from your computer to an HDTV, unless you are willing to pony up $800 for a WHDMI extender: http://reviews.cnet.com/audio-video-distribution/gefen-ext-whdmi-wireless/4505-14101_7-32365996.html

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what is 240hz lcd hdtv?

Q. My new 240 lcd hdtv has it and I notice that my cable box connection is 60hz with 1080i resolution. Is this a related/requirement issue? Is the cable box limited to 60hz or? can my new HDTV EVER be capable of using the 240 (or other newer HDTV with 120hz).Is this just a marketing scheme if most cable connections can't go beyond 60? Some satellite companies I hear may be capable. Please help me understand this issue and what if anything I am loosing if anything? Tks

A. 120Hz and 240Hz are the new buzzwords in LCD TV technology. We are often asked exactly what this means and what effect it has on you, the viewer. Let's get a few technical terms out of the way first to make this easier to understand.

Hertz (Hz) � Hertz is a a unit of frequency equal to one cycle per second. If you were to think of the Hertz rate of turning a light switch on and off, 1Hz would be turning the light on and off, 1 time in 1 second.

Refresh Rate � In televisions and monitors, refresh rate is the number of times the screen is redrawn in one second. It is expressed in hertz (Hz). A TV with a refresh rate of 60Hz redraws the screen 60 times per second.

Frame Rate � Moving pictures are actually a series of still images that are displayed quickly in succesion to give the appearance of motion. Frame rate is the number of still images displayed in one second, it is often expressed as frames per second (fps). Video in the NTSC format is displayed at 29.97 frames per second (25 fps for PAL and SECAM) and film is shot at 24 frames per second.

3:2 pulldown � Above we can see that video on your television is displayed at 29.97 frames per second and movies are shot on film at 24 frames per second. This creates a problem if you want to view something shot on film on a television. There are nearly 5 frames missing from the conversion. To solve this problem a process called 3:2 pulldown is used to convert the film into something you can watch on your TV. This is done by adding extra frames to the film to fill in the extra space. For example, if we have 4 frames of video denoted as ABCD it would be converted to video by adding an extra frame to the 4 film frames (ABBCD). This results in what is known as "judder".

Judder � A visual artifact that results when converting film content to video. It is most often seen as what appears to be jerky camera movement where there should be smooth panning.
24p � 24p is simply video content running at 24 frame per second, just like film.
120Hz/240Hz LCD TVs Displaying Film Content

A little math and the above explanations show the advantages of displaying film content on a screen with a 120Hz or 240Hz refresh rate. Most LCD TVs have a refresh rate of 60Hz. 24 does not go into 60 without a remainder so 3:2 pulldown and it's resulting judder is required to display film content on a TV redrawing the screen 60 times a second. On the other hand, 24 goes into 120 or 240 evenly so film can be displayed at it's native frame rate eliminating judder.

Most Blu Ray players can output content at 24p so with this and a 120Hz/240Hz LCD TV you will be seeing an accurate number of frames when watching film content.

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Where can I get the best deal for Samsung LN40A750 40-Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a really good deal online for Samsung LN40A750 40-Inch 1080p DLNA LCD HDTV

A. LN-40A750
40" 1080p LCD HDTV, 1920x1080 Resolution, 16:9 Aspect Ratio, 50,000:1 Contrast Ratio, Built-in ATSC/NTSC/QAM Tuners, HDMI input, PC Input.
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Behold the power of Samsung's premium HD experience, on a 40-inch LCD screen. Samsung's exclusive Touch of Color� design accents the entire bezel with a unique red tone. Enjoy pre-loaded HD content, including cooking, fitness, children's entertainment, and a photo gallery. Full 1080p HD resolution and 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio offer stunning image detail and vivid colors. Auto Motion Plus 120Hz� and Ultra Clear Panel� technology work together to offer the smoothest motion and boldest bright and dark tones. Stay connected to your home network via the DLNA networking feature; the InfoLink�� feature provides RSS web content from USA Today. And the WiseLink USB 2.0 input and user-friendly interface gives you access to pictures and playlists from a specially designed Wheel Remote.
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� 40" widescreen HDTV (16:9 aspect ratio)
� Touch of Color� high-gloss "rose black" finish
� built-in digital (ATSC) and analog (NTSC) tuners for over-the-air TV broadcasts (antenna required)
� built-in QAM cable TV tuner receives unscrambled programs without a set-top box (cable service required)
� Ultra Clear LCD panel (1920 x 1080 pixels)
� Auto Motion Plus 120Hz� anti-blur technology for clearer motion
� 4-millisecond pixel response time
� 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
� 178°(H) x 178°(V) viewing angle
� DNIe� digital image processing
� x.v.Color support
� 1-tuner picture-in-picture
� built-in down-firing stereo speakers with integrated woofer (10 watts x 2)
� can stream content from a DLNA-compliant media server
� pre-loaded HD content, including an image gallery, recipes, and games
� illuminated remote control
� Anynet+ simplifies remote control for compatible Samsung components (HDMI-CEC)
� picture settings memory for each video input
� 7 A/V inputs, including:
� 1 composite video (side)
� 1 S-video (side)
� 2 component video (accepts signals up to 1080i)
� 4 HDMI v1.3 (3 rear, 1 side) � accepts signals up to 1080p (60Hz, 24Hz)
� PC input: analog RGB (D-Sub 15-pin)
� RF input for antenna/cable signals
� Ethernet port with Infolink� RSS feeds
� optical digital audio output for Dolby® Digital
� side USB port for digital photo/video/MP3 playback
� Energy Star® compliant
� detachable stand (stand "footprint" is 20-3/8"W x 10-3/4"D)
� wall-mountable (bracket not included)
� 40-7/8"W x 25-1/4"H x 4-3/8"D (27-1/4"H x 10-3/4"D on stand)
� weight: 42.8 lbs. with stand; 35.9 lbs. without stand
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� TV/Video
� Touch of Color design
� Infolink� (RSS feeds of customizable stock
� quotes, weather and brief news articles)
� Auto Motion Plus 120Hz�
� Pre-loaded content
� Ultra Clear Panel�
� HD-grade 1920 (H) x 1080 (V) pixel resolution
� 50,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio
� DLNA Certified
� Digital Contents Management (DCM)
� Wide color enhancer
� Built-in digital tuner (ATSC/Clear QAM)
� Fast 4ms response time
� Picture-in-Picture
� Audio
� Integrated woofer
� Watts per channel: 10W x 2
� SRS TruSurround XT�
� Down firing speakers
� Connections
� 4 HDMI � High Definition Multimedia
� Interface version 1.3 (3 rear/1 side)
� 2 Component video inputs (rear)
� 1 S-video input (side)
� Side and Rear composite inputs
� PC input
� Wiselink Pro® (USB 2.0)
� RF antenna inputs
� HDMI-CEC
� Headphone

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Best LCD HD over 50' and with great PIP?

Q. I am looking for the best LCD HDTV that is over 50 inches and is VERY GOOD FOR GAMING... also i would really like for this TV to be able to utilize Picture in Picture well enough that i could watch TV while using my Macbook computer at the same time (I believe its a VGA input needed)...any suggestions?

A. ive got a 50" Samsung Plasma and it looks great ^-^

and my friend has a 60" plasma and that looks great also....but i would recommend getting a TV that big for HD gaming only i.e. Xbox 360 using HD cables or PS3 using HDMI.


When using SCART with a screen that big the picture looks terrible because the resolution is strecthed to the max. I think it would do this with the Wii although i havnt tryed it, the Wii uses SCART so theres a good chance it will. I have cable TV running through my 50" and the picture looks a little grainy because it isnt in HD, but your eyes adjust to it after a while...


...im not splashing out on an extra £10 a month just for a clearer picture with cable TV in HD! ^-^



...EDIT: also the new samsung TVs have both the VGA port and Picture-in-picture feature you are looking for....i know because i use both regularly with my laptop ^-^

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Choosing my LCD HDTV?

Q. ok I've looked and looked but i cant find a NEW (within 6 months) tv that has come out with my speciafications. help me out? any suggestions? im not company prone so give them all. here are the specs that i want.

Tech Specs
1. 52"
2. 120Hz
3. 1080P
4. at or under $2,500

thanks,

Scotty

A. Samsung LN52A650 52-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

Touch of Color Bezel
Full HD 1080p Resolution
120Hz Auto Motion Plus
4 HDMI Inputs
Super Clear Panel

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What is the best 32 Inch LCD HDTV?

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A. Panasonic VIERA C12 Series TC-L32C12 32-Inch 720p LCD HDTV is one of the best TVs under $500 you can find on the market. I did a LOT of research looking for what I wanted in a TV. I've been wanting a nice flatscreen for a while now. I've been holding out as and quality has been improving while prices have been dropping. I finally settled on this Panasonic.

I wanted a TV for primarily movies (Hi Def and standard or upconverted Def) and video games (Hi Def and standard def). I do not have a cable subscription and am not interested in HD cable services. That being said, I also wanted a TV that would double as a humongous PC monitor. I'm pleased to say this TV meets and exceeds my needs so far. It's a big upgrade from the 20 inch tube TV I was using before the VIERA.

The LCD TV is nice looking and has a variety of cable inputs. Both the remote and menu systems are top-notch and useful. This TV puts out true 720p resolution and has 4:3 ratio (standard, full-frame) and zoom scaling as well. For TVs 32 inches and under, 1080p (while nice) is not necessary, as you'd be hard pressed to notice a dramatic difference with your HDMI or component sources. The picture is super sharp, and the image control available with this TV is pretty impressive. You can really play with the picture and color. I was laughing at the ability to essentially reproduce that 60's Technicolor supersaturation if you want. It really brings films to life. You can make up to 4 preset color choices, too- One for films, one for sports or live action TV, one for video games, one for kid's cartoons, etc, etc.
I would highly recommend this TV.

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How can I make my 22inch LCD computer monitor into an HDTV?

Q. Ive seen it done... but how can I convert my computer monitor into an HDTV? What components, any converters, etc? please outline the procedure so I can go get the stuff at Radioshack or someplace.
Thanks so much!

A. If you monitor is HDCP-compliant, the easiest way to turn it into an HDTV would be to hook it up with a digital HD cable box.

Digital HD cable boxes usually have DVI or HDMI outputs, and should work with an HDCP-compliant display. You use either a standard DVI monitor cable, a DVI-to-HDMI cable, or a standard HDMI cable, depending on what ports are on the digital HD cable box and the monitor.

It won't work with a regular standard-definition cable box though (those don't have DVI or HDMI outputs).

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Does LG make a good LCD HDTV?

Q. I have heard before that LG products aren't as good as Sony, Samsung, Panasonic.

A. LG's products are just as good as the rest it just depends one the model you get as with sony and samsung. I have owned 4 LG LCD's and have had no problems. Also they done cost as much as sony and samsung.

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