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10-22-2010, 10:11 AM
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Living Legend
Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: chesapeake, va
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Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
OK so I'm finally getting an HD TV and I have no clue what to buy. I think the biggest screen I can get is a 37 inch because of limited space (38 inch wide is the max) to place the TV. Other then that I'm clueless. So give me some advise on brands and what to look for. Thanks
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10-22-2010, 10:13 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2004
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
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10-22-2010, 10:56 AM
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Living Legend
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
Matty I'm surprised you of all people should know that electronics are usually out dated pretty quick and the most resent link you gave was over a year old. The other ones are from 2007.
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10-22-2010, 10:58 AM
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
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Other then 3D (which is stupid BTW) there is nothing new, get a Panasonic 1080p and you will be all set.
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10-22-2010, 11:05 AM
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Living Legend
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10-22-2010, 11:17 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Ellicott City, MD
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
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One mistake I made when I bought my Samsung a few years ago was not paying attention to the megahertz, so I got a 40" 1080p with 60Hz and I really wish I had the same TV only with 120HZ. When I'm watching something with a lot of action (ie football highlights that are closer to the action than the normal TV angle) I notice pixelization. Its not the worst thing in the world but it can be annoying. At the same time, I've heard that 240Hz can make some images look kind of weird. Like if you're watching a movie the screen can give it a weird digital TV feel, if that makes any sense. The only thing about this is that you can turn the refresh rate down when you're watching a movie or regular TV and then turn it back up when you're watching sports.
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11-02-2010, 10:52 AM
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11-02-2010, 11:47 AM
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Living Legend
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I have been looking and I have found a few 40 inch Hd TV's I can fit into the Entertainment Armoire we have. Its a Samsung 40" 1080p 60hz. My question is 60hz enough? Here is a link to the TV. 40" 1080p LCD TV Series 5 | Samsung LN40C530 - LCD TVs |
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11-02-2010, 02:26 PM
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Living Legend
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: PA
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
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Samsung is my favorite brand. I have a 42" Sammy and it was the best-looking picture in the store. A few years old and still looks awesome. I've noticed Samsungs are usually the brightest and clearest displays in the stores. They're one of the best, if not THE best.
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10-22-2010, 10:19 AM
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10-22-2010, 11:03 AM
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Living Legend
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
Do you really trust a rating site that is paid for by the companies advertising what they are rating? Thats my biggest hang up with these on line rating sites.
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10-22-2010, 11:38 AM
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About the Company: Consumer Electronics Advisory Group operates several premier buying guide websites, including plasmatvbuyingguide.com and lcdtvbuyingguide.com, among others. Online since 1996, CEAG focuses on home theatre, smart home and audio & video solutions, providing objective and accurate third-party reviews about new products, systems and products and technologies soon to be launched. CEAG has more than 14 million unique visitors each year and is on track to be growing at 18 million unique visitors by the beginning of 2008. Education and objectivity are top concerns for CEAG and its host of companies. We have strict standards and processes that we adhere to with each product and technology review. Since 1999, CEAG's success has been cemented by promoting and improving the exchange of information between consumers and electronics businesses in all segments of the industry. CEAG is recognized as being the preeminent source for free, objective information to consumers on home theatre, smart home and audio & video solutions. Our new Recommended Installers Network, encourages high standards of service and conduct by installers and designers of electronic systems for the home and office. LCD TV Buying Guide: flat screen tv ordering FAQ & Tips |
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10-22-2010, 10:38 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
im not all that informed about tvs, electronics, etc but i did read several articles a few weeks ago where they talked about how the HD tvs (not usre if its plasma, etc) are very over supplied right now and prices are expected (if not already) to be cut by 25%.
so right now or in the next month they say is the best time to buy a tv in a long time.
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10-22-2010, 10:52 AM
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Franchise Player
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Location: Ellicott City, MD
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
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Firstdown, I'd either way another month or so if possible or if you get a TV from a store see if they have a price adjustment policy: Lowest Price Guarantee Policy Information for Retailers - Get a Price Drop Alert and then a Refund
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10-22-2010, 10:44 AM
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Gamebreaker
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Re: Buying My First HD TV & Need Help
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