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11/05/2006 01:34:10 AM · #1 |
I was thinking of buying a new TV. I can't afford ANY of the 1080p sets, so I was wonder who is in love with their HDTV set. Which format do you like better? 1080i or 720p?
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11/05/2006 10:06:15 PM · #2 |
nobody watches TV here? Anybody know of a good place to make that investment? is Best Buy the place to go?
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11/05/2006 10:24:44 PM · #3 |
I bought mine a couple of years ago at circuit city and just love it! It's 1080i, and it's a Hitachi. I'm sure they have come out with newer models, but there is one thing going for them . . . (I'm going to ramble for a bit here. Feel free to skip to the end.)
There was a problem with the light engine in the model I bought. I did not have the extended warranty, and when it went bad I called Hitachi customer support expecting a fight. (The warranty had been out for about three months, but since it was a problem with an entire line. . . internet research showed me that a large number of people had the same problem. . . ) Unfortunately for me, they were very helpful and I did not get the chance to even raise my voice! They paid for the repairs and I'm once again watching the Pats kick butt in HD. :)
So, Hitachi has my vote, just for their customer support. As for 720p vs 1080i. . . Go big or stay home. If you really can't afford the 1080p (and I'm not convinced that it's worth it anyway,) go for 1080i. Most if not all of these sets should support 720p as well.
Hope this helps.
Eric
p.s. I know that the Pats are down 3 right now, but it's still early! :) |
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11/05/2006 10:28:31 PM · #4 |
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11/05/2006 10:32:57 PM · #5 |
Download a couple of clips off the Microsoft website which include 720 and 1080 videos! Some of these videos are just amazing
//www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/musicandvideo/hdvideo/contentshowcase.aspx |
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11/10/2006 02:46:57 PM · #6 |
| go 1080 all the way...Come by some time And Ill show off my 56inch 1080 :)the bigger question is are you wanting Plasma, Liquid crystal, dlp, rear projection or projector :) |
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11/10/2006 02:55:40 PM · #7 |
| Hold out for a 1080p set. Don't waste your money before then. Consider how long you'll have this set around. ;) |
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11/10/2006 03:00:39 PM · #8 |
You haven't mentioned what technology you are looking at. DLP? plasma? LCD? CRT?
1080p in DLP is pretty reasonable these days. Of course reasonable is all in the eye of the beholder. I've had a 56" Samsung for 6 months now and really love it. Sports and an upcoding DVD player with a HDMI cable look really, really nice.
Message edited by author 2006-11-10 15:02:06.
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11/10/2006 03:02:21 PM · #9 |
| whatever you do, it'd be dumb to buy a TV before the day after thanksgiving. prices are dropping like crazy and there are going to be some incredible TV deals that day. just a heads up! |
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11/10/2006 03:45:13 PM · #10 |
dont fall for the hype.
might want to give this a read:
//reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6661274-1.html?tag=ms
i myself have a 1080p 42 inch Westinghouse LCD and a 32 inch 720p/1080i Westinghouse LCD, both are excellent, both were great value for money, and i can't tell the picture quality apart on either one of them, including on true HD sources such as an Xbox 360.
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11/10/2006 05:10:35 PM · #11 |
I have been doing some research. They say unless you go 50 inches or bigger, you literally cannot see the difference in 720 vs. 1080. There just isn't enough room to differentiate. So if you are going smaller than 50", go 720. Oh and CNET is the best place for info, reviews and comparisons. Honestly.
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11/10/2006 06:07:27 PM · #12 |
720 is pretty clear but 1080i is the way to go.
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11/10/2006 06:54:03 PM · #13 |
Originally posted by Cutter:
I have been doing some research. They say unless you go 50 inches or bigger, you literally cannot see the difference in 720 vs. 1080. There just isn't enough room to differentiate. So if you are going smaller than 50", go 720. Oh and CNET is the best place for info, reviews and comparisons. Honestly. |
Now... if you had a computer monitor on your desk with the option of picking either an 800x600 resolution or a 1024x768 resolution - would you pick 800x600 just because the monitor is smaller than 50" in size? Nah, I didn't think so. ;-)
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11/10/2006 07:29:33 PM · #14 |
Originally posted by dwterry:
Now... if you had a computer monitor on your desk with the option of picking either an 800x600 resolution or a 1024x768 resolution - would you pick 800x600 just because the monitor is smaller than 50" in size? Nah, I didn't think so. ;-) |
Trust me...the technology is completely different. Also the viewing distance plays a factor as well. This is what any expert will tell you. But you don't have to believe me...Just telling everyone what the truth is.
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