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http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/prodde ... &langid=EN

LCD instead of Plasma....good deal though...$1,000 off...

Should I go for it or just invest more and go for a Plasma?

I imagine only the viewing angle is greater with the Plasma?

Just Found this: http://hometheater.about.com/od/lcdtvfaqs/f/lcdfaq2.htm

Interesting :)
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Buy some books instead. Go on a trip to see the places they show on TV instead. Go skydiving instead. Instead of spending that much money on a TV, do something soooo much more fun.
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Buy a Wii with it. That's fun. :lol:
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I can't recommend it. Why? 1280x720. At just over $2100 US at current exchange rates, that's a lot for not being full HD.

Mitsubishi and Samsung are the only lower end projections I'd buy myself. There are several more in the higher end.

I'd recommend something that can do 1080p (at native or higher resolutions.)

I can't recommend any plasmas. LCDs, some LCD projections, and DLP projections.
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Not a big gamer.....nor do I watch TV...most of my tme is spent right here...it's more for company....or showing off :P

Although it would be nice to finally have a TV....right now I have 24" CRT from the mid 90's....it's time for an upgrade... :D

I ain't buying a big screen CRT....by the sounds of things...LCD sounds pretty good except when watching movies...because of the dark scenes...

Image burn will haunt me forever...as my current TV is a hand me down from my dad who always left it on the weather channel and therefor burned the image of "Environment Canada" in the top left corner of the screen :)
feyd wrote:I can't recommend it. Why? 1280x720. At just over $2100 US at current exchange rates, that's a lot for not being full HD.
You lost me...I'm aware of HDTV but I thought it was just the digitial signal that was sent? If the TV accepts HDTV doesn't that make it HD? So it's not the signal only but the actual resolution they send you? I will be signing up for digital cable shortly - I haven't had TV in years :P so I kinda want something which will capitalize on my new cable :)

What do you mean projections? Isn't the screen I linked to a LCD? What is the 1080p - 1080pixels?

Supposedly refresh rate is really important - according to some articles I just read.
I can't recommend any plasmas. LCDs, some LCD projections, and DLP projections.
Is that because you have no experience with Plasma or just personal preference? I'd prefer LCD as burning and heat/power use is always a bad thing - LCD is the best in this way so I understand?

Viewing angle isn't a big deal...as my room is small so you can only watch TV straight on...

The LCD I linked too is actually $1,000 off...it's only $1999 CDN...and you get a free stand :P

What is gaming like on LCD's? Although I don't plan on gaming much...my nephews might...movies are likely to be watched more than anything...my CRT sucks at showing dark screens so I bet even a LCD would be better...just curious :)
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Dark scenes are a problem on most displays. It all depends on calibration. The native contrast ratio of the display helps as does the native black level, but calibration can make a world of difference.


You can degauss your hand-me-down. ;) Variable speed power drill, a boring bit, and two strong magnets is all that's needed.
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feyd wrote:Dark scenes are a problem on most displays. It all depends on calibration. The native contrast ratio of the display helps as does the native black level, but calibration can make a world of difference.


You can degauss your hand-me-down. ;) Variable speed power drill, a boring bit, and two strong magnets is all that's needed.
Varibles speed drill a boring bit...Hahaha...

I recall once reading in my old compTIA A+ that you should *never* tinker with a CRT as they act like high power capacitors...touch the wrong part and POW!!! Kiss your bum good bye :lol:

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1080i is 1080 interlaced - 1080 horizontal 'scan-lines' that are drawn in two sets, first lines 1,3,5,7,9 ... 1077, 1079 are displayed, then 2,4,6,8 ... 1078, 1080 are displayed. This produces a minute flickering effect that lowers the quality in HD content (although not in HD-DVD films).
1080p draws lines 1,2,3,4,5,6,7 etc all at once making for a better picture.
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Hockey wrote:I recall once reading in my old compTIA A+ that you should *never* tinker with a CRT as they act like high power capacitors...touch the wrong part and POW!!! Kiss your bum good bye :lol:
Yes, this is true. But the drill never goes inside the display. In fact you never open it.
Hockey wrote:Note to community: If I die before 80...it's likely feyd has killed me :P
Can't blame a guy for trying.. ;)

I can't recommend plasma's because they are often inferior display resolutions.

Full HD is 1920×1080 progressive scan. While many American broadcasts in HD are in fact 1440×1080, other sources can run higher. For example, the PS3 can do full 1920×1080 as can the Xbox360. Gaming is great on almost anything provided the display is at or above the resolution being pumped into it and it is calibrated well. HD gaming is amazing. Gears of War on the 360 or Resistance: Fall of Man on the PS3 shows off these signs well. While it looks great on lower resolutions, it pops in HD.
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feyd wrote:[...] the PS3 can do full 1920×1080[...]
Can it?
They're not out in the UK yet, but I thought one of the big complaints was that it only did 1080i...
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Post by jayshields »

Don't get a rear-projection, or a standard projector. The rear ones have very poor viewing angles and are huge, whereas standard projectors don't give a very good picture unless you buy a very good one.

Go for LCD, but a HD ready one. I've got a 42" plasma in the front room, had it a few years. Cost £3000 when I bought it. The picture quality isn't even near LCD, and it's not a poor panel, it's a Sony...
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HOCKEY: WAIT!!!!!

This is the one I bought:
42" LCD - FULL 1080p HD (1920x1080) for $1999 CDN:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetai ... atid=24558

And his slightly smaller brother:
37" LCD - FULL 1080p HD (1920x1080) for $1199 CDN:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/proddetai ... atid=23244

AND If you drag in and old CRT they'll give you another $100 off!

Merry belated xmas.
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shiznatix wrote:Buy some books instead. Go on a trip to see the places they show on TV instead. Go skydiving instead. Instead of spending that much money on a TV, do something soooo much more fun.
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shiznatix wrote:Go on a trip to see the places they show on TV instead.
That could be difficult.... now I'm off to watch Atlantis on my HUGE LCD!
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Post by matthijs »

As soon as my TV breaks down, I'm not buying a new one (even this one is a second hand, 10+yr old one). I would probably sometimes miss it but would also gain a lot.

As an alternative I have also thought about buying one of those screen projectors. When you have a clean wall, you can project anything on it. Movies, tv or even you pc screen :)
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