Sabtu, 07 Juni 2014

I sold a 42" LCD HDTV and he wants his money back?

Q. Sold a tv today on craigslist here is the ad:

This sale is for a 42" LCD HDTV made by proscan. I have owned the TV for 2 years and bought it from best buy. There is no box, just the tv and remote control. The only reason that I am selling it is because I upgraded to a 50" and have no need for this one. There is a minor issue with the color on the TV, it is VERY usable. At times where the tv is black there can be a slight green tint. I have had people watch it and not even be able to notice. When the TV is hooked up to an HD feed it works very well and has plenty of life left in it. Would not use as a main TV, but if you want a great television for a great price this is it. Please feel free to call or text any questions 314-xxx-xxxx.

This is a cash only sale, I will meet within a reasonable distance to deliver.
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Above is the exact ad. He now wants his money back because the TV does not meet what he wants it to be. We settled on $150. What do you expect for that kind of money.

Do I give it back?

A. Its 100% up to you. Frankly buyer beware when purchasing from craigslist. At this point you have no obligation to give him his money back. But if you want to cut him a break you could. But I don't see any way you should feel obligated to do so. If you don't want to, then try to peacefully inform him that you're not Best Buy with a 7 day return policy and the sale is final. He can sell it himself over craigslist now if he wants.

You could also say that the best you'd be willing to do is give him say $125 back or $100 back. Tell him that him being allowed to return it was never part of the original agreement. And being that he's creating a major inconvenience for you, you're going to take a portion of the cost. Its like a restocking fee with many ma & pa electronic stores.

Myself, I would tell him all sales are final. If he wanted this to be a "test and see" then he should have made that to me at the time of purchase so I could have refused selling it to him. He didn't tell you that, so you shouldn't have to tolerate/accept it at this point in the agreement. And he is of course more than welcome to sell it himself via craigslist now, but for you, its sold and you have nothing to do with it from now on.


Is 1080p noticable on a 42 inch LCD HDTV?
Q. I am planning to buy a 42 inch 1080p LCD HDTV. Will the 1080p be noticable using Blu-Ray? Money is not a constraint as I have a gift card. Please answer the question properly.

1st hint: Answer the question literally. Make it simple.

2nd hint: If you are the first one that posts with the requirements of my first hint, you have the best answer automatically.

3rd hint: Don't mention the fact that i have so many hints.

A. Yes, 1080p is noticable on a 42 inch LCD HDTV.





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Jumat, 06 Juni 2014

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.

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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/
 


Is this 65" too pricy?
Q. I saw this mad cool 65" aquos LCD HDTV.
So i called 6th Avenue to ask them for a quote and they said
$5,500. This TV looks pretty good but i'm not really sure about the price. Do you think this is a good quote?

Or if it's not where could i get a similar 55"-65" tv for a better price?

p.s. My cousin works at 6th avenue so i might get some sort of discount or something..

Link-- http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=SHPLC65D64U

A. The first poster is correct, you can shop around for a bit better price. In this size range, you should also consider a plasma. Generally, they are cheaper once you get up to this size. Finally, rear projection sets are definitely cheaper once you start talking about 65 inches.





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Poor picture quality on HDTV LCD?

Q. I just got a new 15" Toshiba LCD. Playing video games on it, its an improve of picture quality. We have Comcast Digital cable and it looks worse on this LCD TV than it did on our old Tube TV. Certain channels look about the same, but most look worse. The colors look oily and seem to "run", you get LESS details, and you have to be about 15' away from the TV to see a clearer picture. Any ideas?
DVDs play excellent quality, it seems to be just Cable.

A. You don't say if the TV is HD or SD so it's difficult to be sure.

Unfortunately it isn't unusual for flatpanel HDTVs to do an inferior job with SDTV than "oldfashioned" CRT TVs. This is particularly true if the LCD TV has a slow response rate (how fast the screen "redraws') since this leads to blurring when there is fast motion. This is also a problem for LCD SDTVs.

If it is an SDTV you are probably stuck with it. However, if it is an HDTV you can improve the picture (at least somewhat) by feeding HD programming.


What is a really good quality and reliable LCD HDTV to buy?
Q. I want to purchase my tv from samsclub for insurance. But i dont know what brand is a reliable and good quality. Any advice?

A. I just took a quick peak over at the LCD's from Sam's. Most of what's been said is the way to go. Samsung, Sony, Sharp Aquos are all good brands. At least one of their Toshiba's I spotted is one that rates reasonably well.

I agree with one of the other comments though for Panasonic. I think that's your best quality choice through and through if you're looking for one in the size range they make in LCD. In bigger sets they go to Plasma, but in their mid and small sets, they are LCD and they are rocking sets. They are there at Sam's web site, so should be there at the store too if you're going in person.

Stick with any of those brands to start. Then when you have some models picked up, do some more homework on the specific model. Every brand has entry level, mid-level, and high end models. So not all models are made equal. You want to do your homework on the specific model(s) you're interested in and make sure you're getting away with a good choice.





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Which 42" HDTV should I buy?

Q. I know I want 1080P but what other specs should I be looking at? What is a good brand? I'll be using it primarily to watch blu-ray movies and play PS3. What about response time and hertz? Thanks in advance.
And what about the contrast?

A. First thing to consider is the room you are putting the TV in. If the room is very bright and/or has a lot of natural light that may reflect based on where you are planning on putting the TV, then you are probably better off with an LCD. There are not many 42" LCDs, then generally come in 40 and 46 inch, but you probably wouldn't notice the size difference between a 40 and 42 anyway, especially once you get it home.

For good LCDs, you should look at Samsung and Sony, if you are on more of a budget, Toshiba, Hitachi and LG may be good as well, but generally the prices aren't considerably lower. You can consider an LED LCD TV (these just have a backlight made from LEDs instead of the standard CCFL, which is a lot of marketing since people have heard of LEDs but not many know about CCFL). LED-backlit TVs are nice and do have a better picture than standard LCD TVs, but they do cost a good bit more. Honestly, the best way to decide which you want is to check your price range, then go to BestBuy and just look at all the TVs and decide which looks best to you, although if you want the truth, once you bring it home and it's the only TV you see, it's going to look great no matter what.

Back to the main question though, If you do have a room that is averagely lit, not super bright or anything, then a plasma TV may be a better choice. Generally, plasmas give a better picture in these situations (even though they may look a bit dull and faded in the store, that's because of the lights). I personally recommend a Panasonic Plasma. I have had one for a year and a half and it is a great TV. For the first couple weeks you have the TV, you will have to be careful of temporary "image retention" while playing games and such, but it is not as big of a deal as some people make it out to be, and unless you abuse your TV, it will go away quickly.

When it comes to Hertz, this is how many times per second the screen refreshes the image. It is generally meaningless. People will like to tell you that higher refresh rates give a smoother picture, and although there is some truth to this, the effect is just there to reduce choppyness in the image. If you do go for LCD, 120Hz TVs may be a good direction to go if you like what you see (definitely check it out in store though) but don't bother with 240Hz, it's just not worth the extra money for whatever minute improvements it may or may not make. For plasma TVs, the refresh rate will probably be listed like 600Hz or something for some TVs, again, this number is all marketing, just ignore it.

As for response time. This isn't something that's too big of an issue anymore. If the TV has a high response time though (10ms for example is pretty high) then you may see some weird effects when things on the screen start to move quickly. I recommend getting as low as possible, but unless you are buying a cheap brand, this probably won't come up. This only applies to LCDs as well. If you get a plasma, the response time is so short you will never notice it.

Contrast ratios are completely useless. A higher one is better, but since there is no 'standard' way to measure it, you can't really use it to determine much. Your best bet is to look at the TV and see how it looks to you.

Lastly, I recommend finding what you want (or something similar) in a store, then buying it online. It will save you a lot of money, although it does require waiting and may be a hassle depending on where you live, but definitely consider it.

Anyway, sorry for babbling on, but I hope you find this helpful.


What is the difference between LCD, LED and plasma TV's?
Q. Hi,

Im finally ready to scrap my standard def TV and get with the times.

But looking around, I cant decide WHAT kind of TV i should get.

I dont really watch a lot of movies on tv or watch much cable, But im a huge gamer.
And with the games coming out now a days standard def just sucks.

So can you please explain to me what the difference is with LED LCD and plasma.
I found a nice plasma on future shops site, but dont know if its any good...
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/lg-electronics-lg-42-720p-600hz-plasma-hdtv-42pj550-42pj550/10140848.aspx?path=b12196d20e0d41e0fb076bc38eed414fen02
Thanks for the help..

A. Firstly, LCD and LED TVs are the same thing with only one little difference - in an LED TV the back light is made up of a bunch of white LEDs rather than one flourescent light bulb. The LEDs mean that the TV can turn those LEDs down a bit when the screen is showing darker stuff, which makes them have higher contrast and a better picture than a standard LCD. LEDs are also more energy efficient.

Plasma screens are generally the best looking, highest contrast, images. Only better than LED by a hair, but visibly better than LCD. LED has the best energy efficiency, LCD has the middle ground, and Plasma uses the most energy.

Above all else, make absolutely sure you get a 1080p screen if you're going above 32". That screen you linked to is 720p - yuck! This is the resolution of the screen, and it says how many horizontal lines of resolution the screen has. 720p = 1280x720, 1080p= 1920x1080 - 1080p is -MUCH- better, particularly for games.





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Whats good picture settings for an LCD HDTV? by vizio?

Q. I just got The LCD HDTV by vizio for christmas, and the picture sucks :p so i gotta change it and im no good at it, does anyone kno the good/perfect picture settings for this kind of tv? please help and thanks!
Merry Christmas!:D

A. A model number would be SUPER helpful. Every TV is different. I'll check back for the info...


Vizio GV42L 42" HDTV LCD settings?
Q. I just bought a Vizio GV42L 42" LCD HDTV. Just a few questions:
1) what settings have you used for cable programming and/or movies, as I hear to get good picture you really need to tweak it right.
2) I have my comcast HD DTS box and progressive scan DVD player connected to the Vizio using component cables. When I'm watching an HD channel, it does look HD, and when I'm watching a DVD It does look much higher quality than typical analog cables..However, when I press the info button. It still says resolution coming it at only 480i. Should I be concerned and/or try using HDMI cables instead?
~Gavin Ng

A. I ran into this problem with my Samsung LCD.. the Cox Cable HD box wasn't automatically converting the signal to 1080i. You'll have to go into the settings of your cable box and manually switch it to 1080i... I ran through a setup process that it displays a bunch of screens and which ever one you can see it programs the box to use ...after that it automatically switched between the 1080i for the HD channels and lower 720/480 for the non HD channels.

Call your cable provider.. thats what i did to figure out the setup program.





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Kamis, 05 Juni 2014

What is the best LCD/plasma/HDTV for under $600?

Q. I want one that won't die on me to quick because my current tv (toshiba 46') is on for about 16 hrs a day and I've had it for about 5 years and still works like a charm and the only reason I want to upgrade is because I play online games and I want hdmi. (I do not watch tv for 16 hours it's just on most of the day.) I watch tv for about 1 hour in the morning and the rest of the time it's my mother then my kids until I get home from work. So what do you guys recommend?

A. I got my Panasonic 42" HDtv from target or best buy (I forget) for 500.


Best 40 inch lcd hdtv for under $600?
Q. I dont know a lot about tv's but I am wondering what would be the best lcd hdtv for around $600. I am definitely concerned with image quality and sound clarity, but my main concern is the video lag. my 52 inch tv in my den has a lag when scrolling with IO digital cable. from what i understand, some tv's have that problem and some dont (not sure the cause myself). anyway my main question is what is my best bet for a lcd hdtv for around $600. i am an avid video game player and movie watcher so a reliable and clear tv is what i am looking for. eventually i plan on getting a blu ray player as well.

A. sharp,philips,and lg are cheap reliable tvs...they are around 40inch or 42inch..best buy/brandmarts

pannosic is good 649.00 at best buy 42 inch

best tv is sony bravia but sony is out of your league(price)





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What's the best looking led?

Q. I am a plasma guy but due to gaming and people watching
content with bars for extended periods. I need a LED LCD that
has a 120hz and very eye popping contrasts and what are some
models. Also does anyone know if they are working on a model
that will be even much closer to plasma next year, so I don't
regret a purchase this year. I know that Full Array with Local
Dimming is best but they haven't made many for 2010 and I can't
find them.

A. LED TV's are thin, but have similar 'problems' as do LCD HDTV. SLOW response time creating a lag/blurr on fast motion. I would stick with Plasma for almost instant response. Even 120 cycle refresh rate does NOT cure the slow response! Also LED and LCD TV's have a poor viewing angle off to the sides unlike plasma. You cannot come near the response of a plasma with LED or LCD!!


samsung hdtv un46C, un46D, or UN46E?
Q. What's the difference between the C, D, and E? All I want is sick picture and sound. I don't care for extra features this TV will simply be used to play videogames and watch a movie every now and then

A. A quick explanation of the Samsung serial numbers:

Part 1, the display technology: UN = LED, LN = LCD, PN = plasma
Part 2, the size: easy to recognize, it's 46-inch
Part 3, the series: D6000, ES8000, C7000, loads of variations. The C series are from 2010, D is from 2011, E(S) is from 2012. The number indicates the specs/features.

A few examples: UN46Cxxxx is a 46-inch LED screen from 2010, a PN55Dxxxx is a 55-inch plasma from 2011. A UN55D7000 has the same features as a UN46D7000, just a bigger screen.

Over the last years, image quality improved but not as fast as new fancy features were added. If you don't need gesture control, internet access, smart TV features and apps, a HDTV from 2010 would be perfectly fine, the irony is that most of them are more expensive now that the new 2012 ones. The UN46C6500 for example costs about $1.4k, the UN46ES6500 slightly more than $1k.

Bottom line: My recommendation would be the UN46EH6000. No 3D, no unneeded features, but 240Hz refresh rate, decent image quality, 2x HDMI, 1x USB, Dolby Digital Plus/Dolby Pulse, barely more than $800 for a perfect "basic" HDTV. Sick sound? All modern flatscreen HDTVs have built-in 10-20 watt speakers. That's far from perfect, no matter what manufacturer you look at, these thin little speakers can't do wonders. Some sort of home theatre kit is definitely recommended for all audiophiles.





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HDTV, LED, 3D, 200Hz?

Q. I cannot make any decision on what tv i'm going to get. I was thinking of getting a 46" Sony 1080p 50Hz LCD then a Plasma now a LED at the moment i'm considering this http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-UE40D6100-Widescreen-Internet-Freeview/dp/B004TB4XFO/ref=pd_cp_ce_1
but now i'm thinking it's too small for 3D and maybe 3D isn't worthwhile. So my question is really what do you think of the tv in the link and any suggestions budget wise i can go up to £700 but i'm looking for a tv around 37" and i know you can get a decent 47" for that money.

A. Forget LCD....LED will eventually replace LCD as their backlighting technology is superior and much more reliable. Plasma may be cheaper, make just as good video but they are noted for glare problems depending on their location and heavier power usage. 3D has not been around long enough yet for adequate evaluation. Give it some more time. Also, the bigger the better for 3D.


What lasts the longest? LED, Plasma or LCD HDTV's?
Q.

A. LED is the newest technology, its the upgraded version of LCD.

We just bought a LED 1080P 3D Sony Bravia last night. Looks really good





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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.


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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What HDTV or LCD tv should i get?

Q. Im not really a tec expert so idk much about tvs but 1080,720.......ect that basic stuff so im not looking for ones over 1000$ hopefully under that thanks for answering if u do

A. Keep in mind that you can not see the difference between 720P and 1080P in screen smaller than a 46". 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 by any manufacturer. In November issue of the Magazine it named the Panasonic Plasma tv model VT25 as the best tv for 2010. Last year was also a Plasma tv by Pioneer Elite KURO model. 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. You can get a Panasonic Plasma tv 46" 1080 model G20 for under $1,000 or the 50" G20 for $1099 at Best Buy, this model is exclusive to Best Buy only. It is also a THX (higher video quality standard set by Lucas film industries) certified tv, the only other brand that has a certification is by LG and it is there high end model LED tv. Hope this will help you out.


Plasma, LED, or LCD???
Q. With the black friday sale around the corner, I see a lot of deals and want the best thing. I heard the Plasma TV is no good and will only last 2 years, same as LED. LCD is best to go (from the rumors I hear) , by your experiance, what is the best way to go?

A. Do not listen to rumors or from people that do not know what they are talking about. I recommended you go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on tvs, along with the pro and con of each technology. If you get a copy of the magazine, it will list tvs that they recommend and have tested. Panasonic has more plasma tv being recommended than any type of tv by any manufacturer in the market today. In November issue of the magazine it name 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. You will also see that plasma tv is less expensive that any tv in the market today. Most tv in the market today should last you around 60,000 to 100,000 hours of use. My first plasma tv purchased in 2002, a Pioneer model 4330 a 43" is still working today, while my first LCD tv 32" only lasted 2 years. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for. Hope this will help you out.





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Rabu, 04 Juni 2014

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Initial HDTV-260 26" LCD HDTV?
Q. anyone heard of this tv, HDTV Tuner Built In,
PC Monitor compatible with HDMI & DVI Input
Panel: 26" ATSC LCD HD TV Monitor
what does this all mean, still only picks up all anolog with direct tv box which is digital - trying to learn all this
SORRY, the box on back says digital but I donot believe it is an hd receiver, I got it from landlord to use with my tv, i believe i will need a new box, correct ? What about tivo box would that work instead or both, i am so new sorry f/ being ignorant with this stuff, info so far very helpful. thanks.

A. If you are only seeing analog on DirecTV it is because you need to get a DirecTV HD receiver and connect it to this TV with a HDMI cable or with a component cable set (red, green, blue RCA to RCA cables) and a audio cable set (white and red RCA cables) from the output of the DirecTV HD receiver to the corresponding HDMI input or aforementioned RCA connections which are inputs on the HDTV.

If you have the DirecTV HDTV box then you need to make the connection change noted above.

DirecTV Box <=== HDMI =====> HDTV

OR

DirecTV Box HDTV
Component Video Component Video
OUTPUTS <----Red --->INPUTS
. <---Green---> .
. <-----Blue----> .

Left Output <---White----> Left Input
Right Output <---Red----> Right Input





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Selasa, 03 Juni 2014

Which is a better HDTV?

Q. Panasonic - 42" Class / Plasma / 1080p / 600Hz / HDTV
Model: TC-P42S30

or

LG - 42" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV
Model: 42LK520

I would like to play Xbox 360 without any lag. Will there be burn in in the panasonic, and will i have to leave the tv on for 100hours in the anti-burn mode?

Thanks

A. FWIW, a similar Panasonic model number was among the top 4 sets in plasma HDTVs rated in Consumer Reports (March 2011 issue). All four were Panasonics. An LG was #5, but the model number is far different than the one you cited.

Panasonic generally has a very favorable reputation for plasma TVs..Some specific models of the others are very good, too, but it Panasonic seems to attract high marks across the board in that category.


Will 1080p HDTVs price drop by JAN 2011?
Q. I missed out on 'BLACK FRIDAY' due to low funds and wanna know if I would get similar good deals on HDTVs by Jan of 2011? My Preference... 42"-46" 1080p 160hz to 240hz. Please honest answers only. Thanks!

A. LCD 1080P models every 6 month will drop about 5 %. as LCD TV soon will replace by LED TV.
in next 3 months , after Jan 2011 Mose of the OLD MODELS 1080P LCD TV -- very sure could be another 10 % to 16 % lower .some OLD LED models could be 5 to 8 % lower .
those local house brand ( off brand ) usually clear stock after year end,could be up to $ 200 to 300 Discount , but beware of " reliability "..
if you are looking for 120 HZ / 240 HZ 1080P consider High End products. such range LED TV may not getting good prices in next 3 months.
but very sure , you get good discount for 1080P big screen 120 / 240 HZ LCD TV after new year 01 01 2011 .





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Looking for a reasonably priced 32 inch LCD HDTV?

Q. Well the question says it all. Also it doesn't have to be exactly 32" just make sure it's under 40". I'll be mainly using it for gaming and watching Blu Ray

A. Have a look in ASDA


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Senin, 02 Juni 2014

Best LCD HDTV to buy on Black Friday?

Q. I am looking for a 42"-52" LCD HDTV to buy on black friday. there are a lot of ads out there and i am not sure how to decide on one. i want to spend $800-$1000 (or less), i want it to be 1080p, 120 Hz refresh rate, 30000:1 contrast ratio (or better). I am going to use this tv with a ps3/blu ray. if there are better deals than those on black friday, then great. i am going to be gaming and watching movies on this tv.

A. Samsung are the 1# of the best of LCD & the best picture. I was going to buy a Samsung but it was sold out & so then I got a 52"Sony Bravia HDTV/LCD 1080P 120Hz & is very good. I use it for my Xbox 360 Elite,Blu-ray movies,PS3 games & watch HD channels. If I was you, I will get to the store early as possible because once it sold, is sold. If Samsung are gone, go with Sharp Aquos or Sony Bravia.


question about buying a new LCD-HDTV???
Q. planning to buy a new LCD- HDTV....which would be the best choice for that...and why do u think its best choice. market is full of so many different brands so its bit confusing for me to choose one ..please help ?? i wud appreciate ifu give answers with good explaination.......
thanks

A. The Final Word on HDTV by J.-

If you enjoy throwing $6400 out of the window of your car, then by all means, buy the plasma tv. If youre looking for a decent tv that will last your for a very long time, go with the LCD. While, plasma screen tvs do have a slightly better picture quality than LCDs, their(plasma) lifespans are only about 7-8 years, maximum. Most only last 5-6 years. Some people will try to bullsh** you by saying "Well, they havent been out for that long, how would you know." Well, I know, and so do the people that manufacture them, and so do the people that own them. Another point that you can make is the PS2/other game systems problem, on a plasma tv, if you leave a game system on for an extended period of time, images will become burned into the plasma screen. LCDs, while bulkier, do not have these problems. To me, people that own plasma screen tvs are just like the idiots who own hybrid cars, the only reason they buy them is so that they brag about it to their friends, in the event that the yuppie a-holes even have any. To be simple about it, if want to buy a good Hi-Def tv without spending a small fortune go with the LCD. If you have a couple of extra bucks to spend, I'd recommend DLP, but thats another story.

Now thats out of the way, if youre absolutely hell-bent on getting LCD screen then you have to go with Sony, no questions asked. I think that the vega gives you the biggest bang for your buck, but check it out, at this point in time theres not a huge cost difference between models, general speaking. In any event you want to make sure that you get a Sony. Next, having all of the HD monitors in the world won't do you a damn bit of good unless you have HDTV service. Below are your options:
Cable TV: Absolutely sucks. High cost, crappy picture quality and rather small amount of HD programming even available. Upside: Its HDTV for dummies, your ignorance is your bliss.

DirecTV: Excellent picture and quality at a decent price, however even DirecTV doesnt have a whole of programming in the way of HDTV. Also, I'm not a big fan of their HD technology, but thats just me talking, I'm kind of, well actually, very picky when it comes to TV.

Dish Network: At this point in time, Dish is probably the primo way to go for HDTV. They have excellent receivers/equipment at a fairly modest cost but more importantly they have more HD programming available than any one else on the Planet Earth. I shouldnt be saying this, given the fact that my cousin owns a DirecTV franchise, but what the hell do you care?

These are all options to mull over, but don't be an idiot when it comes to spending money on your TV setup. I promise, if you follow my advise you'll be more than happy.

-J.





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Minggu, 01 Juni 2014

Looking for new tv 3DDDD?

Q. Looking for a new tv, 50-60" but dont really know which brands, types, and sizes are the best for their money. Any suggestions would be great, thanks =)

A. Well depends what you will use it for ,if you play a lot of games ,then you want an LCD or LED ,but if you want it for movies and regular TV then a plasma is the way to go ,plasmas have a better picture and deeper colors than the LCD or LED ,but if you are using it for games or as a PC monitor ,it's going to leave burn marks on the screen. Another thing is that LED ,LCD use less power than plasmas, though the new ones are more energy efficient. I would also wait til black friday to make a purchase because that's the time when they're usually cheaper. From what I've seen online and from what people tell me the best plasmas in 3D right now are the Panasonic 2011 and 2012 models ,they have the best picture of all the other plasmas ,even better than the leading Samsung and I think some of them have the bundle that comes with the free glasses. The best LED ,LCD are the ,the Samsung D8000 or the Sony KDLH850 series, because of the picture and features ,there's another also the Sharp Elite pro ,but that's like 4000+ dollars. But I would advice you to go to cnet.com and see the TV reviews for yourself. http://reviews.cnet.com/tvs/#sort=edRating7%20desc


Good luck.


Do you think this TV will go on sale close to x-mas or after?
Q. I know its already on sale but do you think it will go down in price even more?

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/lg-electronics-lg-60-1080p-600hz-plasma-hdtv-60pk550-60pk550/10140862.aspx?path=564b0d578a1622e76c0513492b8ddc31en02

A. Yes. more " great " sales after new year 2011.
keep in mind. TV maker will " clear " out old stock - that only for old models.
you will get much lower prices for big screen 720P models and 1080P 60 HZ refresh rate models . because Mose of TV maker discontinue such range and go for 1080P with 120 HZ models.
also 26 inc 720P / 32 inc 720P / 37 inc 720P models. all the Japan TV maker switch to 26 / 32 / 37 inc for only 1080P . you will never get an Sony / Sharp / Panasonic / Toshiba 26/32/37 inc LCD TV in 720P any more after 2011. since this happened 2 year ago in Japan market.
Plasma with 720P also going to clear stock as LG / Samsung / Panasonic discontinue 720P PDP ( Plasma display panel ) .
if you " don't mind " old models also low specifications out of date TV. you get BIG deal after new year. first week of Jan-2011.
but if you only looking for up to date models / specifications , could be just a litter or no difference in prices !
beware of quality , those OFF BRAND / local brand / buyer brand clear as super low prices, subject to reliability.
**************
the above link LG 60 inc Plasma
do you know why sold as super low prices. ?
because is not really new Plasma technology as the Power consumption is super HIGH . 510W
compare to Panasonic new Plasma technology 58 inc 58PZ8000U only 196W.
any lower prices must be " good " reason behind.
http://reviews.cnet.com/green-tech/tv-consumption-chart/





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Lcd tv or projector for movie room What speakers to purchase for surround sound?

Q. I just built a 10'-6"x18' move room. Now i have to decide a 65" lcd or install a projector on the ceiling. Also what spekers do i purchase for surround sound. I have a harmon kardon reciver already and a subwoofer.

A. This Mitsubishi WD-73737 73-Inch 1080p 120Hz Home Theater DLP HDTV is great. I was looking at LCD and DLP TVs, and the DLP offer bigger screens and the same great picture at a lower price. HDTV, Blu-Ray, DVD, etc all look great on this TV. 1080p resolution is amazing, I have an older 52 inch HDTV, which displays 1080i and this DLP looks 10 times better.

Out of the box, this DLP is very color rich, especially in the reds and yellows, which I easily corrected using the PerfectPicture Menu. I toned down all colors by 5 and the red and yellow by 10. This made the picture look a lot better.

I am using various types of connections on it (HDMI, Component, and Composite) and each input delivers a great picture. I use the HDMI to connect my PS3, component cables connect my Dish receiver and DVD player, and the composite cable connects the Wii. This TV automatically recognizes when devices are connected and allows you to name each connnection.

You can't go wrong with this one.


which is best lcd or plasma ?
Q. I have a budget of 600 pound , have seen many lcds and many plasma tvs for that price but which is the best at the moment lcd of plasma ??

A. The choice is yours.....but hope this helps..the url was Too long...

Plasma vs LCD

The ADVANTAGES of Plasma over LCD are:

1. Larger screen size availability.

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

3. Better color accuracy and saturation.

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

The DISADVANTAGES of Plasma vs LCD include:

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

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

3. Does not perform as well at higher altitudes.

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

LCD television ADVANTAGES over Plasma include:

1. No burn-in of static images.

2. Cooler running temperature.

3. No high altitude use issues.

4. Increased image brightness over Plasma.

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

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

DISADVANTAGES of LCD vs Plasma televisions include:

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

2. Not as good at tracking motion (fast moving objects may exhibit lag artifacts) - However, this is improving with the recent implementation of 120Hz screen refresh rates and 240Hz processing in higher-end LCD sets.

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

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

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





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