vizio lcd or lg plasma?

Q. I'm looking for a new hdtv. I've been looking at the vizio 42 inch 1080p. The whole reason I want the tv is for my PS3, and to upgrade from my 32 inch magnavox. The 1080p would be great for the ps3, up its not that big of name. I am now looking at a lg plasma 42 inch 720p. I'm not concerned about burn-in, so which should I choose?

A. LCD's are cheaper these days, and plasmas still have a burn-in problem.

I got a very nice LCD monitor awhile back (no TV tuner, since I get my tv signals from a cable box anyway - why pay for something you don't need???). An Olevia 37" for under $600. It's FABULOUS! Only 1080i, but I'm not thinking about going HD DVD just yet anyway, and 1080i is just fine for my HD cable box.

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Which HDTV LCD TV should I get for my Dorm ( This is the first HDTV i'm going to get )?

Q. I'm about to go to college and dorm there, and about to get an HDTV mostly for gaming with my Xbox 360. Over the summer i only managed to make 600 bucks. I'm thinking of getting this tv

http://www.buydig.com/shop/product.aspx?omid=113&ref=dealtime&utm_id=9&utm_source=Dealtime&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=PNTC32LX85&sku=PNTC32LX85

or just go to walmart and get a Vizio, which my friend is persuading me to do.

A. Check out this list of HDTVs under $500, which has some that would probably be perfect for your dorm, since they're all relatively small - and within your budget.

http://www.degeeked.com/answers/detail/top-10-hdtvs-under-500/?utm_source=yask&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=top10hdtv500

If you're looking for bigger - but a bit more expensive, here's a list of HDTVs under $1000 (some are under $800) that are all 32 inches or bigger, 1080p, brand name, and have high customer ratings on Amazon.

http://www.degeeked.com/answers/detail/top-10-hdtvs-under-1000/?utm_source=yask&utm_medium=txt&utm_campaign=top10hdtv1000

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What's the going rate for 32" HDTV's?

Q. Just curious...right now I'm looking at a new Symphonic 32 inch for $400. Is that a good deal or too high? Thanks for the answers in advance.
It's an LCD HDTV if that makes a difference.

A. Considering that quality 32" LCD TVs are over $900, yes. But you're buying a TV that has a higher probability of failure and most likely a poor warranty and no service after the warranty is over. See the link below. If you buy this TV, I hope you're one of the few that will still have a working set two years from now-good luck.

http://hdguru.com/your-new-disposable-flat-panel-hdtv/107/

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what is the best 32" lcd hdtv?

Q. primarilly to be used as a monitor for my mac laptop

A. If you want a LCD with a great price, Sams sells a 32" Vizio for abour $899 or so. I personally own the 37" and it's been great!

http://www.vinc.com is their site

Otherwise, check out c|nets HDTV site for the highest rates LCD's.

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plasma vs lcd vs led lcd hdtvs?

Q. im planning to get an hdtv soon and was wondering what the real difference between plasma, lcd and led lcd screens are in terms of resolution, contrast ratio, refresh rate, or well just overall image quality. and which type would you recommend for gaming. lastly any particular brand you can recommend?

A. The final decision as to what type of flat panel television to purchase (LCD or Plasma) is really up to you here are pros & cons of each for your decision

Pros of Plasma
- Better contrast ratio
- better ability to render deep blacks, more color depth,
- better motion tracking (response time)
- more availability in very large screen sizes.
Cons of Plasma
- more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years)
- more heat generation (as well as more power consumption)
- screen glare in brightly lit rooms
- heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
Good brand that I would recommend for Plasma is Panasonic or Samsung
http://www.amazon.com/s?ie=UTF8&x=0&ref_=nb_sb_noss&y=0&field-keywords=plasma%20tv&url=search-alias%3Delectronics&tag=rtvhh1-20

Pros of LCD
- LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility
- cooler running
- less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes
- longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life)
- looks better in brightly lit rooms
- less power consumption than Plasma.
Cons of LCD
- Lower contrast ratio
- not as good rendering deep blacks
- not as good at tracking motion (although this is improving, especially with the implementation of 120Hz refresh rates (and some now offer 240Hz) on higher-end models).
Good brand for LCD that I would recommend is Samsung or Sony

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whats are differences between LED HDTV and LCD? which one is better?WHY?

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A. LED and LCD have pretty much the same sort of quality, at the end of the day it is not a big enough difference to worry about to much, and most people can not even tell the difference between a LCD and a LED monitor.

Personally I prefer LED and LED in tests generally performs better, and has a better quality image for a more expensive sort of price.

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best LCD HDTV for my money?

Q. I want to buy an LCD HDTV 40"- 42" and spend no more that 1200.00
What is the best TV out there for my money?

A. Look for a good Samsung one. They will give you the best picture quality for the dollar out there. And its not a budget picture quality, its an amazing picture quality. They just don't over charge you to death like Sony.

Sharp Aquos is also a really good choice. They make very strong panels that review very well. As Samsung changed its business practices, Sony could no longer buy its LCD panels, and is now buying the Sharp ones (the ones used in the Aquos) line.

If you have access to a Costco that would be your best bet. They get their own models made, but are usually great prices for the features you get. You just have to dig through the specs as their model numbers aren't the typical ones on all the other sites/reviews.

I would look for a Samsung LN40A630 or LN40A550. I think those might be within your price range. Or for a Sharp, try the Sharp Aquous LC-42D65u.

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What's the best LCD 42" HDTV for the money ?

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A. For the best bang for the buck I'd highly recomend Vizo. I've seen several diffrent "budget" HDTVs and continously I've been impressed with Vizio's monitors. THey genreally ofer the best compromose between ultimate quality and reasonable prices. I'd check out a few electronic review articles such as c-net or home theater magazine for a good professional review.

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I just bought a Samsung - 60" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LED-LCD HDTV. The?

Q. I have just bought a Samsung - 60" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LED-LCD HDTV the details page on amazon.com says that this TV offers a Gaming Mode, that automaticaly changes settings to work best with video games. My question is how do i activate this gaming mode i looked through the menu buttons, and the only modes are Dynamic, standard, clear, and movie?

A. Look at the manual

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sharp vs samsung vs toshiba HDTV?

Q. I'm in between these
- Sharp 46" Class LED-LCD 1080p 120Hz HDTV, LC-C46700UN - $999
- Toshiba 46" Class LED-LCD 1080p 240Hz HDTV, 46SV670U - $1099
- Samsung 46" Class 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV, LN46C630 - $989

Which one is the best option overall these choices?
Samsung LCD over Sharp LED??

A. 3 Mid-HI END 46 INC LCD.
Samsung and Sharp are equally quality and reliability is this range .Sharp use own Japan made 46 inc LED display panel. one of the best in colours display.but if you compare side by side with Samsung 6 Series , our eye will not get the difference.
Toshiba mid-hi end models just okay. not up to Sharp standard as this moment. technically 240 HZ is better than 120 HZ to " hide " away the motion blur. but that only on " paper ". you don't really see the difference .
above 3 . Samsung and Sharp same class. Toshiba is out.
consider New Plasma technologies by Panasonic. with out burn in issue. life as good as LCD , is 60,000 hours. low power consumption.0 response time/600HZ with out any motion blur.PREFECT in colours quality.pure deep dark and Black colours.non of above 3 LCD or any LCD TV able to reach Panasonic quality.
http://www2.panasonic.com/consumer-electronics/shop/Televisions/VIERA-2010-HDTV-Series/VIERA-S2-Series-Plasma-1080p-HDTVs.list.147543_11002_7000000000000005702

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Is VIZIO a good brand of LCD HDTV?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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what brand of lcd hdtv has the best repair history?

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

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

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

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

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

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Will I see motion blur in games w/ a LCD HDTV which claims 120Hz?

Q. I like watching movies and playing PS3 games. I'm considering the new Samsung LED based LCD TV which claims a 120 Hz refresh rate.

A. Motion blur is produced by LCD TVs because of the way they operate.

A LCD TV uses a technique called "Sample & Hold". The video stream is sampled, the image is updated on the screen and then held until the next image is sampled & updated. This "Sample & Hold process" occurs at the refresh rate (50 or 60 times per second (Hz) for the typical LCD TV, 100 or 120 Hz for higher end LCD TVs).

Motion blur occurs because our brains get confused. We see a still image during the "Hold" period and then the image shifts on the next update. Motion blur is created in our brains. You can not capture motion blur on an LCD TV screen with a camera because the blur is not actually on the screen, it's in our brains.

Because motion blur is created in the brain, motion blur varies by the individual's sensitivity to motion blur. Some people see more blur than others.

To remove motion blur from an LCD TV requires that the "Hold" period be reduced below our brain's threshold for the detection of blur. This generally requires a LCD TV to use at least a 240 Hz refresh rate. An LED back lit LCD TV operating at 120 Hz will not remove motion blur from the minds of most people. It will do a good job of removing motion jitter.


Additional Details: C is well meaning but obviously misguided when it comes to LCD motion blur. A LCD TV can NOT eliminate motion blur with fast response time LCDs only. You must eliminate "Sample & Hold" techniques or decrease the "Hold" time.

Plasma TVs do not produce motion blur the way that a LCD TV produces blur because they flash an image and allow the screen to decay to black. Because our brains do not see a fixed image but flashed images, we do not induce blur into the image. Instead, Plasma TVs produce what is called phosphor blur. The green phosphors fade slower than the blue or red phosphors so some people are able to see the green phosphor blur on moving objects on a plasma display panel.

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Cheap place to buy Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a great deal online for Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

A. Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

List Price: $1,699.99
Price: $1,444.99 Free Shipping
You Save: $255.00 (15%)

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* 40-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
* Auto Motion Plus 120Hz for amazingly fluid motion, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 3 for more vivid colors
* Internet@TV online content service from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube via your broadband connection; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
* Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
* Includes removable stand; measures 39.2 x 27.8 x 10 inches with stand; 15-watt x 2 bottom mounted speakers with subwoofer

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Panasonic TC-P65S2 65-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV or Sony BRAVIA 60" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LED-LCD HDTV?

Q. I'm stuck between these two tvs. Would love to get more opinions about the two. Thanks!

A. The Panasonic Plasmas consistently ranks in the top 1 or 2 and is currently ranked number 1 in a few audio visual mags

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Can the Sharp Aquos 65-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV be used as a computer monitor?

Q. I want to buy this, I found a good price, but I want to be able to hook up my game systems and my new computer too it.

A. The LC65D64U Has a 15pin VGA input. I'm assuming the SE series does as well.

Careful where you purchase from.

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Tv Deals on black friday 2011?

Q. I want a tv that fits these specs
$250-325
42"
LCD
1080p
sound can be absolute trash
60f refresh rate (preferably 120)
good contrast ratio

I find this pretty standard but the most important is: $250-350; 42"; 1080p

A. All I know is that Walmart is going to have a 40" Emerson 1080P HDTV for $248 on black Friday. It has a 60Hz refresh rate. As far as 120Hz vs 60Hz goes you probably won't notice unless watching movies or sports. And if you're watching movies you either may or may not like it. It makes movies look more like home videos rather than movies. If you like to play video games you want 60Hz because there is more lag with 120Hz.

I just found out Best Buy is going to have an LG 42 inch HDTV for $250 on Black Friday. It will be a killer deal.

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

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

thanks guys !

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

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

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

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

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Plasma, LCD or LED LCD?

Q. Which is better technology?

A. There isn't really a better technology...just different kinds capable of doing different things!

Plasma TV's have the highest native contrast ratios(40,000:1) giving them blacker blacks and more vivid & rich looking colors! They also have the fastest response times(.001ms) and fastest refresh rates(600hz), making them the best at motion sharpness and smoothness with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming! Also...Plasma's are the most affordable type of HDTV per size!

LED LCD's have equal contrast ratios compared to Plasma's but have much slower response times(2ms) and slower refresh rates(240hz)! Their one major advantage over other HDTV's is their energy consumption(40% less in most cases)!

Standard LCD's have much lower contrast ratios and roughly the same response times and refresh rates as LED LCD's! These are the TV's that most people complain about with motion blurring and juddering with fast motion content!

Dollar for dollar...Plasma is the clear winner! See the link below for more info and facts!

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Which HDTV is better for gaming, Plasma or LED LCD? (Best Picture)?

Q. Samsung 55" 8 series LED LCD TV is by far the best picture I have witnessed myself. However, I keep reading reviews that plasmas offer better pictures for movies. Can someone that has actually personally seen these TV's tell me which one has the better overall picture quality?

A. It's all about numbers!

LED LCD's and Plasma's have the highest contrast ratios resulting in the blackest blacks, whitest whites and the most vivid and rich looking colors! But that's were their similarities end!

Plasma's also have the fastest pixel response times(.001ms) as well as the fastest refresh rates(600hz), making them perfect for fast motion content like sports, movies and gaming! LED LCD's are still limited by LCD's inherent technology flaw...slower response times(2ms) and refresh rates(240hz)! This doesn't mean they're terrible at fast motion content, it just means Plasma's are better at reproducing it then LED LCD's! Plasma's have smoother picture motion!

Another difference between the two is energy consumption. LED LCD's use about 40% less energy then Standard LCD's and Plasma's! Which is good if you're into the whole eco-friendly thing! Keep in mind however, LED LCD's are also the most expensive HDTV on the market right now! So you have to ask yourself, Is it worth saving $25/year for a TV that costs $3,000 more? You'd need to have the TV for 10 years for it to pay for itself!

When it comes to gaming...dollar for dollar...Plasma is best! It's facts, not opinion here!!! See this: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/

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Will I see motion blur in games w/ a LCD HDTV which claims 120Hz?

Q. I like watching movies and playing PS3 games. I'm considering the new Samsung LED based LCD TV which claims a 120 Hz refresh rate.

A. Motion blur is produced by LCD TVs because of the way they operate.

A LCD TV uses a technique called "Sample & Hold". The video stream is sampled, the image is updated on the screen and then held until the next image is sampled & updated. This "Sample & Hold process" occurs at the refresh rate (50 or 60 times per second (Hz) for the typical LCD TV, 100 or 120 Hz for higher end LCD TVs).

Motion blur occurs because our brains get confused. We see a still image during the "Hold" period and then the image shifts on the next update. Motion blur is created in our brains. You can not capture motion blur on an LCD TV screen with a camera because the blur is not actually on the screen, it's in our brains.

Because motion blur is created in the brain, motion blur varies by the individual's sensitivity to motion blur. Some people see more blur than others.

To remove motion blur from an LCD TV requires that the "Hold" period be reduced below our brain's threshold for the detection of blur. This generally requires a LCD TV to use at least a 240 Hz refresh rate. An LED back lit LCD TV operating at 120 Hz will not remove motion blur from the minds of most people. It will do a good job of removing motion jitter.


Additional Details: C is well meaning but obviously misguided when it comes to LCD motion blur. A LCD TV can NOT eliminate motion blur with fast response time LCDs only. You must eliminate "Sample & Hold" techniques or decrease the "Hold" time.

Plasma TVs do not produce motion blur the way that a LCD TV produces blur because they flash an image and allow the screen to decay to black. Because our brains do not see a fixed image but flashed images, we do not induce blur into the image. Instead, Plasma TVs produce what is called phosphor blur. The green phosphors fade slower than the blue or red phosphors so some people are able to see the green phosphor blur on moving objects on a plasma display panel.

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Cheap place to buy Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV?

Q. Where can I find a great deal online for Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV

A. Samsung LN40B650 40-Inch 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color

List Price: $1,699.99
Price: $1,444.99 Free Shipping
You Save: $255.00 (15%)

Technical Details

* 40-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
* Auto Motion Plus 120Hz for amazingly fluid motion, 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 4ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 3 for more vivid colors
* Internet@TV online content service from Yahoo!, Flickr, YouTube via your broadband connection; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG/MPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
* Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 2 composite, 1 PC, 2 USB, 1 Ethernet, 1 optical digital audio output
* Includes removable stand; measures 39.2 x 27.8 x 10 inches with stand; 15-watt x 2 bottom mounted speakers with subwoofer

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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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Is Samsung a REALIABLE lcd hdtv brand?

Q.

A. I have had my Samsung LCD TV (46" 60Hz) for the last year or so and I couldn't be happier. For inputs I only have an aerial antenna and it is able to pick up the major networks in HD. The picture quality looks great. A friend of mine brought over his PS3 this past weekend and we through in a blu-ray. He said it the picture was a marked improvement over his LG (not sure the specs on his TV though).

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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.

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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/
 

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Is 120 Hz good or will 60 hz do it for a 55 inch lcd hdtv?

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A. The benefit with 120hz is it's ability to create smooth motion. LCD panels struggle with the different frame rates of different content as such 120hz TVs were created to over come this problem. 120 is an even multiple of 24, 30, and 60 (the three most common consumer frame rates), so you can display all the HD formats with no pulldown, and therefore no judder. 60 isn't evenly divisible by 24 thus 3:2 pulldown. That being said some TVs do better 3:2 pulldown than others.

I'm terrible at explaining pulldown, so if you are not familiar, I suggest taking a glance at this website.

http://www.hdtvprimer.com/ISSUES/what_is_ATSC.html

It has a very easy to understand explanation, as well as pictures if your a visually oriented person.

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Please Help! Is this a good LCD HDTV to get for my Xbox 360?

Q. I am gettign an xbox 360 soon in my room. Im looking to get a 32 inch TV 720p however I am worried about how it will fit with my xbox. I heard LCD tvs have motion lag and other things. would this TV work well? on the otehr hand, a sales associate told me that LCD tvs are like computer screens, and run games perfectly. can you PLEASE go to the link and click on specifications. thanks.

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/lg-electronics-lg-32-lcd-hdtv-32ld350-32ld350/10140871.aspx?path=36319fc9b9bd84e638421c4592b00dc0en02

A. yes it is true that lcd's can have motion blur due to low frequency refresh rate, but if you are just an average gamer you wont notice it unless you really look in detail, many modern lcd tv's have built in features that allow you to reduce the motion blur.

but yes that tv will be fine for you if you are just a standard gamer.

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LCD HDTV Widescreen on XBOX 360?

Q. So, I am using a regular 4 by 3, 32 inch TV. I will usually use this to play my XBOX 360, and when I do on some certain games it will go into widescreen so that there are the two black bars on the top and bottom. I am about to use a new 16 by 9, 32 inch LCD HDTV and I will hook it up to my XBOX 360. Will this new TV make the bars on the top and bottom go away because the TV is a widescreen itself?
Please Help... Thanks...

A. I had black bars on my standard def 23 inch tv. I got a 26 inch HDTV Widescreen and it solved the problem. No black bars.

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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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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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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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What is the best 26" LCD HDTV?

Q. I'm on a budget of around 500-600 dollars so don't want to spend anymore than that. I had taken a look at a Westinghouse at Best Buy since I have a 22" WS monitor from them and love it, but when I asked them to plug in a dvd player to it, I can hardly hear the sound, is that normal also? Don't really want or need a 32" tv too.
When I mentioned I can hardly hear the sound, that was only after he plugged in the dvd player, once he swtiched back to TV without changing the volume, it was really loud. Anyone know why that is, so that if I get that TV, it won't happen to me?
And are there any specific examples of TV's to get with links and such that are within my budgets? I like quality in my picture, but I care about sound too.

A. For that type of budget, you should be able to get a nice 26" TV online. Check out the Samsung LN26A450 or Sony KDL26M4000.

Westinghouse is a budget brand, you'll get a decent TV but not the best.

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Cheap 32' LCD HDTV For Under $350?

Q. I'm looking for a C-H-E-A-P LCD HDTV that costs anywhere near or under $350. My budget is about $375 to spend. I want a good TV that I can play my PS3 on that has a nice, clear picture. Can someone tell me what TV to get PLEASE?

A. check at walmart kmart most are right around that price
and if your lucky you can find one under $300 if you look for a sale

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Best 1080p 32"HDTV available under $400?

Q. I recently bought a Vizio 32" LCD HDTV 1080p few weeks ago. Now I am having issues such as randomly shutting down by itself with sleep set to off. Just yesterday while watching, the screen suddenly started showing tearing and lagging images and distorted sounds. I have decided to bring it back to Costco and get a new one. I might not get the same name brand, I want to get something from either Sony, Samsung, Sharp, or Philips. I'm just wondering if they have a 32" 1080p HDTV under $400 or maybe around $300-350$

A. I was just googling and came across this product hope it helps you
Samsung LN32B550 32-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color
32-inch LCD HDTV with full HD 1080p resolution for the sharpest picture possible and red Touch of Color design
70,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio, 6ms response time, Wide Color Enhancer 2 for more vivid colors
Game mode speeds up image processing response; side-mounted USB port for displaying JPEG files and listening to MP3 audio
Inputs: 4 HDMI-CEC, 2 component, 1 composite, 1 PC, 1 USB, 1 optical digital audio output

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Where can I buy a Sony Google TV 24" (nsx-24gt1)? It's the first gen. that sony came out with google tv 2011?

Q. I'm looking all over the internet for a new one, I know hard to find in 2012 but i'm looking. I couldn't even find a used one, anyone can help me out?
This TV

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLvPlkqaQBE

A. Why do you want one. Reviews are poor. They changed and discontinued it.
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/sony-nsx-24gt1-google/4505-6482_7-34194819.html
24" is a small TV
They were dumping them a year ago, down to $200.
Only ones you would find is someone selling an old one.
May 7th in Philly:
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/ele/2945532567.html
Here is one:
http://oregon.theelectronicsshopper.com/electronics/sony-nsx-24gt1-24-inch-1080p-lcd-hdtv-featuring-google-tv-black.html
I know nothing about the seller in Oregon.
http://chicago.craigslist.org/nch/ele/3070451886.html
Chicago
That is the one. Mixed reviews. There are plenty of ethernet TVs, or just hookup a laptop or netbook to a regular TV

Wait for the good one to come down in price:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PfMYY7_ogUA

Sony Bluray player internet TV that plugs into any TV:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/750698-REG/Sony_NSZGT1_NSZGT1_Internet_TV_Blu_ray.html
http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/CategoryDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&identifier=S_SonyInternetTV

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Looking for 3D TV model advice?

Q. Looking for a recommendation for a Good 3D tv model/make.

Here are my desired specifications:
55" model
Wifi / Internet capable
web browser / system to view web content
2011 model release

Amy suggestions?

A. We've got an LG that we're more than happy with, having all you're wanting, 65" though. CNET has awesome reviews on TVs, as does Consumer Reports. Youtube also has electronic reviewing vieos that are helpful. Google has a wealth of information. I think it's best for you to do your own research, only you know what your specific needs are. Once you've thought about the type you want (plasma, LED, LCD), and once you've decided on whether you want passive or active shutter glasses (active shutters are very expensive, we're extremely pleased with the passives, but the type would depend on what TV you get), then look for consumer reviews. Amazon is one of my favorites.

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Know About Samsung LCD HDTV 46?

Q. Hey,
I live in a dorm room, and I am on a little bit of a tight budget. Is it a good idea to buy a new TV for the superbowl this year? I feel like it would be so sick cause the superbowl on a nicer tv. Would it be better if i just tried to wait another year for a nicer tv for the next superbowl? I dont know.

A. Do it. LCD TVs, especially a Samsung one, aren't going to get any better (and cheaper). I have one back home and it's beautiful. Just be sure you can actually fit the thing in your dorm in the first place, since the desks don't compare much to its size.

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46" LCD HDTV?

Q. I just setup my 46" Sony Bravia xbr LCD and was wondering if I should; calibrate it now, calibrate it later, or never calibrate it and why?

Thanks
help........please

A. From what I've read, Sonys are pretty good right out of the box. There are DVDs that can be used to check your settings. see links below.

http://www.flat-screen-tv-guide.com/how-to.html

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/lcd-tv-calibration.html

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-5085739-3.html

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LCD or HDTV?

Q. I want a tv. 32 inch flatscreen. which is better? LCD or HDTV

A. hoo boy.

OK, from the top... HDTV is not a TV type. it is a signal type that a TV can display. TV types include DLP, LCD, Plasma, Projection, CRT, etc.

Most people who ask any question about TV types and LCD's, are usually wanting to know which is better, LCD or Plasma. Since you're talking about 32", I don't think you'll find a plasma that small; but you will find a lot of 32" tube TV's. Either one is capable of displaying HDTV as long as you pick the right model. Not all models will... cheaper models are likely to not be HDTV capable.

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TV Experts, PLEASE HELP!... LCD/LED HDTV?!?

Q. Ok planning on getting a TV, stuck between:

LG 47'' :
LG47LH90

ORRRR

SHARP AQUOS 46''
LC46LE700UN


Please take a look and tell me which is better!!

ALso, what is that LED LCD crap? is it better?!

A. LCD and LED are actually two different types of TV's. LED usually has better color quality and lighting, as well as viewing angle, but they run quite expensive.

After reviewing the two HDTV's you've listed, the LG 47" is a sure winner and I would highly recommend it. The specifications are better and will give you a better picture. It has a great design as well, which is great with HDTV's.

EDIT: For the guy below me, pardon my error. I misread something I suppose. I did research again, and LED TV's do in fact have better power consumption.

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