Purchasing a new TV... help - Page 2

dudeadam · 11-07-2006

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Originally Posted by Babaloo

...plus i tried and i got nothin'

Haven't we all dude.

DBT Fan · 11-07-2006

This is a good site to check out reviews http://www.ecoustics.com/

Sol · 11-07-2006

I just purchased a 32 inch Sony Bravia. Love it!!!

Mr Cancun · 11-07-2006

I have the 56" Samsung DLP, love it !!

DBT Fan · 11-07-2006

Yeah...I've got a Samsung DLP and a Toshiba tube HDTV and the Samsung blows the Toshiba away.....I have had to replace the lamp in the Samsung once

Mercy · 11-07-2006

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Originally Posted by Mr Cancun

I have the 56" Samsung DLP, love it !!

Been reading reviews on the Samsung DLP's and they are very good!! So we will definitely be looking at those. Thanks for the recommendations.

Mr Cancun · 11-07-2006

Mine has been running for almost 2 years now 24/7 and haven't yet (cross my fingers) had to replace the bulb. Of course buying a new DLP, yours will be better than mine.

There are two different types of DLP out there, 1080P & 780P. No one yet broadcasts in 1080P but the specs on it are much better, just depends on if you want to spend the extra $$$.

Read the reviews and do searches on the internet for best prices. I bought mine through distribution and saved almost $1,000. Now retail prices are almost the same as wholesale. The local Fry's in town here has pretty darn good prices for retail. My friend just got the 60" Philips DLP w/ STAND for a little over $1,700, not bad.
Good luck, it drove me crazy on trying to choose. I might get a 42" LCD for my bedroom next.

mastequilapf · 11-07-2006

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Originally Posted by Mr Cancun

There are two different types of DLP out there, 1080P & 780P. No one yet broadcasts in 1080P but the specs on it are much better, just depends on if you want to spend the extra $$$.

I think it's worth the extra money to get a TV that supports 1080p. While there may be little or no broadcasts in that resolution now, there will be shortly.

Sol · 11-07-2006

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Originally Posted by Mr Cancun

I have the 56" Samsung DLP, love it !!

edit.

Tesla 573 · 11-07-2006

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Originally Posted by DBT Fan

Yeah...I've got a Samsung DLP and a Toshiba tube HDTV and the Samsung blows the Toshiba away.....I have had to replace the lamp in the Samsung once

How long did the first lamp last and how much did it cost to replace?

We've had ours for about a year.

James A. · 11-09-2006

If I were going to get a new display today, I'd buy a Panasonic TH-50PH9UK. I don't subscribe to the notion that plasma burn-in is a problem for the average consumer (or in playa.info member's case, above-average consumers).

This produces, by all accounts, a drop-dead georgeous image. It's big at 50". You will need to provide your own speakers, but I don't know why anyone would want to use a display's speakers, anyway.

$2000 to your door.

BTW, www.cnet.com is an excellent resource for all things A/V.

Ivan · 11-09-2006

I've had this Panasonic AE900 HD projector for about 6 months.
http://www.panasonic.ca/english/audiovideo/television/HomeCinema/ptae900.asp
Hooked up to a HD satellite receiver and projected only a 110" HD screen. It's amazing, simply amazing.

A good source of info for alll types can be found here:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php

Mercy · 11-09-2006

Thanks guys, keep those recommendations coming as I'm still doing research. I also appreciate the links you are providing, I check them all out!

Rixx · 11-09-2006

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Originally Posted by Mr Cancun

There are two different types of DLP out there, 1080P & 780P. No one yet broadcasts in 1080P but the specs on it are much better, just depends on if you want to spend the extra $$$

Since there isn't any source that even provides a 1080p signal, and probably won't be for at least a couple years... I surely wouldn't spring for the cash now!!

Just go for a name brand HDTV....hook up with Direct TV, and get one of their HD Tivo units. They record in HD as well. You'll be happy!!

Rixx

DBT Fan · 11-09-2006

The Samsung was one of the first generation DLP's ...I got it when they first came out..the lamp was good for about 2years, and since I had an extended warranty, there was no cost..it took the tech about 5 minutes to replace.

11-09-2006	#26 (permalink)
James A. sandbagger vidiot Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bell Buckle, TN Posts: 2,482	If I were going to get a new display today, I'd buy a Panasonic TH-50PH9UK. I don't subscribe to the notion that plasma burn-in is a problem for the average consumer (or in playa.info member's case, above-average consumers). This produces, by all accounts, a drop-dead georgeous image. It's big at 50". You will need to provide your own speakers, but I don't know why anyone would want to use a display's speakers, anyway. $2000 to your door. BTW, www.cnet.com is an excellent resource for all things A/V. Last edited by James A.; 11-09-2006 at 06:18 PM..

11-07-2006	#17 (permalink)
DBT Fan beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 423	This is a good site to check out reviews http://www.ecoustics.com/

11-07-2006	#18 (permalink)
Sol Chupacabras Whisperer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: The Gem State Posts: 11,006	I just purchased a 32 inch Sony Bravia. Love it!!!

11-07-2006	#19 (permalink)
Mr Cancun reposado Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Far North Dallas Posts: 1,373	I have the 56" Samsung DLP, love it !!

11-07-2006	#20 (permalink)
DBT Fan beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 423	Yeah...I've got a Samsung DLP and a Toshiba tube HDTV and the Samsung blows the Toshiba away.....I have had to replace the lamp in the Samsung once

11-07-2006	#22 (permalink)
Mr Cancun reposado Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Far North Dallas Posts: 1,373	Mine has been running for almost 2 years now 24/7 and haven't yet (cross my fingers) had to replace the bulb. Of course buying a new DLP, yours will be better than mine. There are two different types of DLP out there, 1080P & 780P. No one yet broadcasts in 1080P but the specs on it are much better, just depends on if you want to spend the extra $$$. Read the reviews and do searches on the internet for best prices. I bought mine through distribution and saved almost $1,000. Now retail prices are almost the same as wholesale. The local Fry's in town here has pretty darn good prices for retail. My friend just got the 60" Philips DLP w/ STAND for a little over $1,700, not bad. Good luck, it drove me crazy on trying to choose. I might get a 42" LCD for my bedroom next.

11-09-2006	#27 (permalink)
Ivan very sparkly Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stirling, Ontario, Canada Posts: 35	I've had this Panasonic AE900 HD projector for about 6 months. http://www.panasonic.ca/english/audiovideo/television/HomeCinema/ptae900.asp Hooked up to a HD satellite receiver and projected only a 110" HD screen. It's amazing, simply amazing. A good source of info for alll types can be found here: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/index.php

11-09-2006	#28 (permalink)
Mercy añejo Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Physically Maryland/Mentally the Beach Posts: 1,756	Thanks guys, keep those recommendations coming as I'm still doing research. I also appreciate the links you are providing, I check them all out!

11-09-2006	#30 (permalink)
DBT Fan beachaholic Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Michigan Posts: 423	The Samsung was one of the first generation DLP's ...I got it when they first came out..the lamp was good for about 2years, and since I had an extended warranty, there was no cost..it took the tech about 5 minutes to replace.

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