Q. I want to surprise my hubby with a 65" hdtv lcd tv but I don't know if I need to purchase anything else for it. I heard there are other cables, connections associated with these tv's... Anyone know what I would need IF anything?! Thanks! =)
A. You may wish to consult this site where the information was written by a woman:
http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-For-Women.html
You may wish to consult other pages that are there as well.
Firstly, screen size. The rule of thumb is that the optimum distance for viewing is twice the screen size (in your case 2 x 65 or 130 inches). That is nearly 11 feet. How is that in terms of where the TV will go in your home? If you are too close, the picture will not seem as nice, even in HD.
You did not indicate whether or not you use cable or a satellite feed but either way you will need a related box to receive HD signals. A non-HD box will not pass those signals so if you do not have an HD box you will have to get one. The store where you get the TV may or may not sell them.
You will need to have a good connection between the cable (or satellite) box and the TV. There are four ways to that starting with the best: HDMI (for video and audio), Component video, S-Video and RCA video. The last three need separate audio cables. The TV you have targeted will be able to handle all types. Go for the best you can.
Remember that you are going to have a great picture with the sound that is built into the TV itself. It will never be as good as home theatre surround sound as the conventional wisdom is that a great HD picture is only half the experience, great sound being the other half. You may want to see if you can get a package deal of TV and sound system.
If your hubby is a tech savvy about HDTVs and the related technology and would be want to be part of the purchase decision and hookup at home, you may wish to give him a gift certificate good for the purchase of an HDTV for which you will go with him. A romantic way of giving it to him might be a nice touch. I leave that to you.
You have lots to think about. Sorry about that.
http://www.hdtvinfoport.com/HDTV-For-Women.html
You may wish to consult other pages that are there as well.
Firstly, screen size. The rule of thumb is that the optimum distance for viewing is twice the screen size (in your case 2 x 65 or 130 inches). That is nearly 11 feet. How is that in terms of where the TV will go in your home? If you are too close, the picture will not seem as nice, even in HD.
You did not indicate whether or not you use cable or a satellite feed but either way you will need a related box to receive HD signals. A non-HD box will not pass those signals so if you do not have an HD box you will have to get one. The store where you get the TV may or may not sell them.
You will need to have a good connection between the cable (or satellite) box and the TV. There are four ways to that starting with the best: HDMI (for video and audio), Component video, S-Video and RCA video. The last three need separate audio cables. The TV you have targeted will be able to handle all types. Go for the best you can.
Remember that you are going to have a great picture with the sound that is built into the TV itself. It will never be as good as home theatre surround sound as the conventional wisdom is that a great HD picture is only half the experience, great sound being the other half. You may want to see if you can get a package deal of TV and sound system.
If your hubby is a tech savvy about HDTVs and the related technology and would be want to be part of the purchase decision and hookup at home, you may wish to give him a gift certificate good for the purchase of an HDTV for which you will go with him. A romantic way of giving it to him might be a nice touch. I leave that to you.
You have lots to think about. Sorry about that.
What should I be looking for in a big screen TV?
Q. I have heard that plasma is no good, LED is good (lasts about 15 yrs) and LCD is the best (lasts a lifetime). What are some recommendations on buying a big screen TV, as in things to look for?
A. Well, none of those statements are true!
Plasma and LCD last about the same amount of time...depending on brand! There is no way to know for sure how long LED will last since it is a new technology.
When looking for a new HDTV, the first step is to figure out what your budget will be. A key piece of advice here is "You get what you pay for"! Meaning if you go with a TV brand that is considerably cheaper then another, there's a good reason for that! Super cheap brands of TVs are not reliable and generally do not come close to name brand TVs in terms of picture quality!
Top 5 brands in terms of product reliability and overall picture quality:
1. Panasonic
2. Samsung
3. Sony
4. LG
5. Sharp
Other things to consider are LCD or Plasma....Screen size...720p vs 1080p...and so on! Size and resolution(720p vs 1080p) can be determined by knowing what distance from the TV that you sit. Typically the most common size range for the living room is between 42" - 50". Here is a nice chart that will help determine what resolution you actually need based on your seating distance and screen size(pay attention to the green & red lines and/or shaded areas only): http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html
Let me know if you need more help with the chart!
As for the LCD vs Plasma deal, it basically comes down to your preferences and viewing conditions! LCD TVs come in a wider range of sizes and resolutions but are more expensive and not as good with fast motion!
Plasma TVs on the other hand only come in sizes 42" to 65". But are much better at producing sharper images with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming! They also have deeper blacks and more vivid and rich looking colors!
For more info on LCD and Plasmas, see here: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/
Hope this helps!
Plasma and LCD last about the same amount of time...depending on brand! There is no way to know for sure how long LED will last since it is a new technology.
When looking for a new HDTV, the first step is to figure out what your budget will be. A key piece of advice here is "You get what you pay for"! Meaning if you go with a TV brand that is considerably cheaper then another, there's a good reason for that! Super cheap brands of TVs are not reliable and generally do not come close to name brand TVs in terms of picture quality!
Top 5 brands in terms of product reliability and overall picture quality:
1. Panasonic
2. Samsung
3. Sony
4. LG
5. Sharp
Other things to consider are LCD or Plasma....Screen size...720p vs 1080p...and so on! Size and resolution(720p vs 1080p) can be determined by knowing what distance from the TV that you sit. Typically the most common size range for the living room is between 42" - 50". Here is a nice chart that will help determine what resolution you actually need based on your seating distance and screen size(pay attention to the green & red lines and/or shaded areas only): http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html
Let me know if you need more help with the chart!
As for the LCD vs Plasma deal, it basically comes down to your preferences and viewing conditions! LCD TVs come in a wider range of sizes and resolutions but are more expensive and not as good with fast motion!
Plasma TVs on the other hand only come in sizes 42" to 65". But are much better at producing sharper images with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming! They also have deeper blacks and more vivid and rich looking colors!
For more info on LCD and Plasmas, see here: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/
Hope this helps!
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