Tv Help.......

Moosie

Moosie

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So I'm looking to Upgrade my Tube at home but Am iN a world I'm not Familiar with.....

Direct-view CRT (cathode ray tube):
Flat panel LCD:
Plasma:
Rear-projection sets
Rear-projection CRT:
Microdisplay LCD:
Microdisplay DLP:
Front-projection TVs
CRT projector:
LCD projector:
DLP projector:
OTHER:
Wide screen:
High definition:
Integrated high definition:
High-definition ready:
EDTV:

Anywere from 1k-65k .......

Holey Chit...... If anyone has upgraded their TV in the ;ast 2 years Please Help a Brother out on what's what in Whatville'.

If you haven't upgraded but have looked and know what you would buy, I'm all for that info too !!!
 
I am looking at making a similar decision. I am currently leaning toward the DLP technology. That will likely put me to Sharp or Samsung, and then it is just a matter of how many Benjamins I want to part with. I think 56 is the low end and 65 is the high end.

Depends on what Costco will have in stock.

I think Bestbuy.com has a pretty good "edcuation" page that explains the technology and the advantages.

As for your "Other", it has to be Wide Screen and HDTV (not just "ready")

Let me know when you get ready to buy, and we can get them together and haul them and install them....

Here is TExas Instrument's page (they invented DLP) http://www.dlp.com/dlp_technology/default.asp

And here is a TV edjumacation page from Crutchfield...
http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/learningcenter/home/tv.html
 
Hey bro. Talk to Jeff at Circuit City. He and I spent an afternoon together on a field trip. He knows more about TVs I think, than most people know about their own kids. Plus he's a real stand-up guy and in my opinion a sweetie to boot.

P.S. One thing I remember he told me was that plasmas are a bad idea. Lots of customer dissatisfaction.
 
Leaning towards MAX compensation .....

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65"s of Fury..........
 
I would do DLP or LCD. Either would be a good choice. I have CRT and they are space hogs due to the cabinet depth, but they are still the very best picture.
 
Decision Made.....

Went with the DLP, HDTV, Wide Screen Ratio ..... :

Sharp 65" 16:9 DLP HDTV
Projection TV
Contrast Ratio: 1200:1
Built-in ATSC & NTSC Tuners
HDMI Input & Digital Audio Output

The Sharp 65DR650 rear projection television has exciting features in a slim, flat panel design. With superior contrast ratio and SmoothPicture™ technology, watch all your favorite movies and shows with perfect vision and color. With the replaceable lamp, enjoy everlasting DLP technology that guarantees no screen aging or burn in effects.

Display:

Screen Size: 65" diagonal
Aspect ratio: 16:9
Resolution: 1280 x 720
Contrast Ratio: 1200:1

Audio:

Front Firing Speakers
BBE high definition audio
MTS Stereo
Surround Sound
Output: 15W x 2

Inputs/Outputs:

HDMI Digital Input: x1
HD Component Video Input: x2
RGB Input: x1
Center Channel Input
S-Video Input: x3
AV Input: x3
ATSC Digital Tuner: x1
NTSC Analog Tuner: x2
Digital Audio Output: x2 (optical/coaxial)

General:

720p DLP Single Chip Display
Faroudja DCDI Engine
View Modes: Stretch 16:9, Sidebar 4:3, Zoom
Picture-in-Picture
Digital Zoom
3:2 pulldown
Digital Micro-Mirror Display
SmoothPicture™ Technology
135W Lamp
Universal Remote Control
Energy Star Compliant
Power Requirements: AC 120V, 60Hz
Power Consumption: 300W
Dimensions:
59.5" W x 47" H x 18" D
Weight: 143 lbs.
 
....about $50 per inch? Aren't you Idahoan's eye too close together for the widescreens? ;) :D
 
Unlike the Texas Boys that have Sheep balls on their Chins so they talk funny ? ;) :D

It's actually roughly 1802" Sq. Which Equates to About $0.72/In Sq.
Not a Bad price if you look at it that way ?? ;)
 
:D :D :D :D ..."Sheep, I'm not thinking of sheep."

Not a bad price at all...that's roughly what I paid for a Sony Wang (pronounced Vong) with surround.
 
Not sure. they said 20 days on the webpage but I haven't got a Conformation Email yet......

Did a search of Song Wang and Found nothing...... ?

OHHHH yah, Suround Sound..... Jose, Whats the Info Again ?> I need to pick me up some of that stuff too....... I'f I'm gunna Go to Bankup-court, Might as well do it right . ;)
 
Webpage? So does that mean you and Jose didn't have your little shopping day together? :D

Y'all could've gone to lunch and still got your nails done too. ;)
 
Actually Jose and Me did go out to costco.... the TV's were cool but didn't look as nice as the Ones at BestBuy with the lower lighting. The Incondesant Luminairs put to many Foot Candles on the Screen for a Dull effect.

We then had Pizza and a POP at Costco, So it was like a Date :)

I came back to work, filled out a Costco card and today I got the Number Via Email and made my first purchase.... They say you can't walk out of the Store without dumping a Hundy' or two ;)
 
Moosie said:
They say you can't walk out of the Store without dumping a Hundy' or two ;)
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Ooh don't I know it. I'd expect for you though it'll be a thou or two. :p :D
 
Moosie said:
Not sure. they said 20 days on the webpage but I haven't got a Conformation Email yet......

Did a search of Song Wang and Found nothing...... ?

OHHHH yah, Suround Sound..... Jose, Whats the Info Again ?> I need to pick me up some of that stuff too....... I'f I'm gunna Go to Bankup-court, Might as well do it right . ;)
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Sorry Moosie, Sony Wega (pronounced vega)....musta had wang on my mind. :D
 
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