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Opinions on HDTV/Blu-Ray

jack

jack

The Legendary Troll King
I'm about to break into this genre, probably sometime next week, and know little (if anything) about this "new" format.

Any info, input or suggestions would be lovely.

I'm pretty sure I'm getting a PS3, but I want one that will play all the earlier discs too, as I have several hundred PS1 & 2 games also. I know some of the models won't play the earlier discs, and I've also heard that the salesreps won't help you there either, since they're programmed to sell you a certain model. That should take care of that aspect (videogames, dvd, hdplayer) but the specs on HD are boggling.

Is LCD better? Big screen better? Brand better?
 
The older PS3 models (the fat ones that preceded PS3 slim) are the ones have backward compatibility. If you want to play your older games, avoid the Slim.

TV brand does not matter as long as the contrast ratio is high (50000:1 or higher), the response time is 5 ms, and the screen's aspect ratio is 16:9, in full HD (1080p).

Sony Bravia would be the standard, and is an excellent TV. If you're comfortable financially, go for an LED Samsung. If you're tight on cash, go for an LG, they have the best price/performance ratio compared to other brands.

Regards.
 
LED is best, but they're still north of $3K for the very best ones. LCD is absolutely fine, any sharpness or contrast over LED will be minimal, and not worth the price.

IMHO, Sharp makes the very best LCD's. That's why you don't really see them at Wal-Mart or Target, and only in the "premium" areas of Best Buy. The good news is, the Aquos I bought about 18 months ago, that retailed for $3K (I paid $2,100) can now be had for like $1,800 or less. It's fucking incredible, and blows away the Sony's, Samsung's, and Phillp's I saw.

If you want to go on the cheap, you can get a Vizio, but be warned that the hi-def will appear blurry most times.
 
Awwww look at Jax and Marquiz bonding over technology :phpheartbeat::phpheartbeat:
 
Big Dick McGee said:
LED is best, but they're still north of $3K for the very best ones. LCD is absolutely fine, any sharpness or contrast over LED will be minimal, and not worth the price.

IMHO, Sharp makes the very best LCD's. That's why you don't really see them at Wal-Mart or Target, and only in the "premium" areas of Best Buy. The good news is, the Aquos I bought about 18 months ago, that retailed for $3K (I paid $2,100) can now be had for like $1,800 or less. It's fucking incredible, and blows away the Sony's, Samsung's, and Phillp's I saw.

If you want to go on the cheap, you can get a Vizio, but be warned that the hi-def will appear blurry most times.
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so I should be looking at LCD for HD? That's why I'm asking, because I don't want to spend a fuckload of money on nothing. They sell "HDTV" for between 350 and 700, but that seems to be a different thing the the LCD.

Ive got about 2 grand to spend on the combo player/tv setup so I want to spend it wisely, so to speak.
 
yes LCD, if u want the tv to make next to no dent in ur electricity consumption get LED, plus its super sexay.
Run away from plasma, LCD is the only choice rly ;)

HDTV is a lil complex....u can has full HDTV with shit gaming capacity; U wants as marquis said...all the lil response times plus 1080p; these are also HDTV and with LCD u cant go wrong.

LCD = Liquid crystal, its the screen technology.
HDTV= High def being the digital component capabilities, what it can and can't transmit and receive.
 
jack said:
Ive got about 2 grand to spend on the combo player/tv setup so I want to spend it wisely, so to speak.
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PS3 is the best use of ur money in terms of value; u get the player, media centre and gaming in one unit, for the same price as stand alone blue ray player.
u cant lose with ps3 atm
 
jack said:
so I should be looking at LCD for HD? That's why I'm asking, because I don't want to spend a fuckload of money on nothing. They sell "HDTV" for between 350 and 700, but that seems to be a different thing the the LCD.

Ive got about 2 grand to spend on the combo player/tv setup so I want to spend it wisely, so to speak.
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The ones for less than $1K are most likely 720p. You want full 1080p to take advantage of the HD signals being broadcast today. The cheaper HD sets will also have a slooow processing rate. Mine is top-of-the line 120 Hz frame rate. That means almost zero blurring, even during high-speed stuff like sports.

Here's the one I have in my living room, the 52"

http://www.abt.com/product/33326/Sharp-LC52SE94U.html

Another thing to think about is glare. I've seen some glass-covered sets that you practically have to watch in a pitch-black room. I much prefer mine, sans glass. Check the viewing angles, also. If you can't see the picture clearly when you're not directly staring at the screen, don't buy it.
 
LCD is fine you dont need LED or DLP .

I have a 54 philips and a 32 philips LCD and both are damn nice for the price.

Dont spend over $1,500 for a 50+ in or $399 for a 32 inch. as long as its 1080p its good to go, you will want 4 HDMI port or more plus lots of surround sound and other video ports.
 
jack said:
That's really interesting. I've been doing some research based on your stats

This one looks interesting:

http://www.google.com/products/cata...image&resnum=10&ved=0CDwQ8gIwCQ&os=tech-specs

and this one:

http://www.sharpusa.com/ForHome/HomeEntertainment/LCDTVs/LC52D85UN.aspx

What do you think?
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Both of those are excellent options. I think you'll be much happier with a screen that's not covered in glass, it makes it much less prone to glare, and much easier to see from different angles.

When are you looking to buy? I think if you held out maybe 6 months, you could get a 65" for about $1,500. I looked at a couple that size, but as with any display, the larger the display the more contrast you lose. But I think some of the 65" sets should be on par with the 52" sets by summer.

Of course, 52" is large enough, the ONLY reason I'd even think about a larger TV, is because the living room in our new house is huge, and a 52" looks a tad small where we have it now.
 
I just got my money last night, but it isnt burning a hole in my pocket. Sears is selling the samsung 52 inch for 1300 with 200 off, which seems like the best deal currently. I think the longer I hold out the better.
 
jack said:
I just got my money last night, but it isnt burning a hole in my pocket. Sears is selling the samsung 52 inch for 1300 with 200 off, which seems like the best deal currently. I think the longer I hold out the better.
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Samsung is a good option. I mean, aside from Vizio or LG, they're all pretty good, there's a very small margin between "good" and "great". If you chose a Samsung, just be sure the sales guy lets you look at it with light directly on it. You might even want to bring a flashlight. I'm telling you, I was all set to buy a Samsung, but the guy at the store showed me the glare problems, and convinced me the Sharp was better. No regrets.
 
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