What TV technology you have purchased in the past 4 years

[Mark #2]

Just taking a poll to see.

[dboat]

three LCD's, and one DLP projector.. two of the LCD's were cheap Polaroids, and I wouldnt recommend them to anyone.. the other is my Sony HD set and its wonderful.. the Optoma projector is great downstairs on the 106" screen..

Dana

I had posted up about looking at the Samsung DLP.. but I have decided to wait a while before doing something else for now..

[ZeusSVT]

One DLP and 2 LCD's. Had DLP for almost a year, then bought the new Sony 52" XBR4 last year. The other LCD is just a smaller one for extra room, not near the quality of Sony's TV's. Both the DLP and the Sony have had amazing pictures. I would recommend either one to family and friends.

[Moonshine]

You need to add an additional choics - NONE. I still have analog TV's, and my largest is 32". Yes, I live under a rock, but it's hard to justify the $$ to upgrade when I typically watch TV just 2-3 hours a week total. I am intrigued by some sort of wall hung flat screen whenever I replace my living room TV.

[dboat]

You need to add an additional choics - NONE. I still have analog TV's, and my largest is 32". Yes, I live under a rock, but it's hard to justify the $$ to upgrade when I typically watch TV just 2-3 hours a week total. I am intrigued by some sort of wall hung flat screen whenever I replace my living room TV.

You are not alone.. btw,since the broadcast media is going digital, our wonderful government will give you a coupon so that you can get an analog to digital converter.. :icon_mrgreen:

Dana

[whitelightning'02]

yeah, I'm still watchin my 60 inch HD rear projection, so I'd be in that NONE checkbox too..........:nono::hammer::rll:

[Mark #2]

You need to add an additional choics - NONE. I still have analog TV's, and my largest is 32". Yes, I live under a rock, but it's hard to justify the $$ to upgrade when I typically watch TV just 2-3 hours a week total. I am intrigued by some sort of wall hung flat screen whenever I replace my living room TV.

Guess my rock is bigger, 27" here.
CRTs still have the best picture, sorry but it is that data thing again:tex

But...I will be getting a LED DLP for NASCAR, thinking size does matter.

Don't know how to add none.

[Silver_2000]

Don't know how to add none.
done

[dboat]

Guess my rock is bigger, 27" here.
CRTs still have the best picture, sorry but it is that data thing again:tex

But...I will be getting a LED DLP for NASCAR, thinking size does matter.

Don't know how to add none.

How big you going to go?

[PUMP]

Three years ago I replaced a 36" RCA with a 32" EDTv 1080I by Philips. It has high quality picture and was great price (less than $500) I Couldn't decide between LCD or DLP, decided to wait for prices to drop. Glad I did. My choice now is 61" Samsung DLP with LED light engine. LED was not available three years ago and prices have come down considerably. I have seen the one I want on sale (or over internet) for $1800. Probably will purchase within next 3-months, unless I see prices dropping further.

[dboat]

Three years ago I replaced a 36" RCA with a 32" EDTv 1080I by Philips. It has high quality picture and was great price (less than $500) I Couldn't decide between LCD or DLP, decided to wait for prices to drop. Glad I did. My choice now is 61" Samsung DLP with LED light engine. LED was not available three years ago and prices have come down considerably. I have seen the one I want on sale (or over internet) for $1800. Probably will purchase within next 3-months, unless I see prices dropping further.

Bob, I was looking at that very same unit.. you can see it at Best Buy.. although in store demos are pretty weak in my estimation.

Dana

[Mark #2]

How big you going to go?

61

[dboat]

61

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Thats a good choice.. what I have seen more recently is that some are going with a 40-50 inch wall mount and then have a motorized projector screen that is used for evenings, movies and such.. at a 96"+ size.. the screen would be located in front of the wall mount.. this way you have your dlp screen for the days and the dlp projector for at night.. this is probably what I will do next time around.

Dana

[Sonicblue03]

:icon_mrgreen:


Thats a good choice.. what I have seen more recently is that some are going with a 40-50 inch wall mount and then have a motorized projector screen that is used for evenings, movies and such.. at a 96"+ size.. the screen would be located in front of the wall mount.. this way you have your dlp screen for the days and the dlp projector for at night.. this is probably what I will do next time around.

Dana

That's a good idea. I was just considering this earlier when I was thinking about upgrading.:tu:

[Mark #2]

That's a good idea. I was just considering this earlier when I was thinking about upgrading.:tu:

I think it is a great idea, 2 DLPs in every house.:tu::tu:

[dboat]

I think it is a great idea, 2 DLPs in every house.:tu::tu:


well, at least in yours.. right now I am at one dlp and one good lcd.. I was looking at that 61" Samsung, but am holding off for now.. but that could have been my second dlp..

Dana

[my2002lightning]

No HD televisions here, as well, by choice. I don't watch television.

But, I did catch UFC 74 Gonzaga / Couture in HD and the picture quality was unbelievable!

[G'Lightning]

You need to add an additional choics - NONE. I still have analog TV's, and my largest is 32". Yes, I live under a rock, but it's hard to justify the $$ to upgrade when I typically watch TV just 2-3 hours a week total. I am intrigued by some sort of wall hung flat screen whenever I replace my living room TV.
I hear ya on that one. I RARLEY watch T.V. Allthough i did just purchase a 37" LCD...hey it was a up grade from my 32" tube:tongue:. I had to give the wife the money and go tell her to buy the damn thing. I just couldnt justify spending a grand or so on something i dont use. But the kiddos love it:)

[yeti575]

I bought a 32" Toshiba back in 1990. last tv I bought. still works. good picture.

[dtlaine]

I bought a JVC HD-ILA 56" a year ago. It's like DLP, but it doesn't have the moving parts. I like it quite well.

[charlie]

My TV is probably 10 years old. But I just got cable and we are getting a new TV soon. I was thinking of a flat screen to hang on the wall. But I know nothing about what is out there. What would be the better choice, assuming I have a choice?

Thanks
Charlie

[Mark #2]

My TV is probably 10 years old. But I just got cable and we are getting a new TV soon. I was thinking of a flat screen to hang on the wall. But I know nothing about what is out there. What would be the better choice, assuming I have a choice?

Thanks
Charlie
What size, price, room size, use (sports, computer, movies, hours/day), resolution 720p or 1080p?

There are web sites that help in the decision process, but they are slightly biased toward what they are trying to sell. IMHO, but this link is not bad, some information is not completely correct.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=abcat0101000&type=category

But ya'll know what I recommend at 50 inches or higher.
DLP with LED light source up to ~61", then a DLP projector.

Below 50, kind of a toss up between LCD and Plasma, based on the answers to the questions above. If you purchase one of these, buy from the leader in either segment as quality goes down quickly with the lesser brands.

[ZeusSVT]

What size, price, room size, use (sports, computer, movies, hours/day), resolution 720p or 1080p?

There are web sites that help in the decision process, but they are slightly biased toward what they are trying to sell. IMHO, but this link is not bad, some information is not completely correct.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=abcat0101000&type=category

But ya'll know what I recommend at 50 inches or higher.
DLP with LED light source up to ~61", then a DLP projector.

Below 50, kind of a toss up between LCD and Plasma, based on the answers to the questions above. If you purchase one of these, buy from the leader in either segment as quality goes down quickly with the lesser brands.


+1, couldn't have said it better Mark. I would stick with his recommendations Charlie and use the websites to help you decide with what is best for your home. :tu:

[99bolt]

73 inch DLP in the living room, 42 inch plasma in the bedroom. Wanting one of the new DLP projectors, don't have a room for it though.

[charlie]

What size, price, room size, use (sports, computer, movies, hours/day), resolution 720p or 1080p?

There are web sites that help in the decision process, but they are slightly biased toward what they are trying to sell. IMHO, but this link is not bad, some information is not completely correct.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?id=abcat0101000&type=category

But ya'll know what I recommend at 50 inches or higher.
DLP with LED light source up to ~61", then a DLP projector.

Below 50, kind of a toss up between LCD and Plasma, based on the answers to the questions above. If you purchase one of these, buy from the leader in either segment as quality goes down quickly with the lesser brands.

Honestly. I don't want a TV that big. I really don't watch that much, and could care less. But the better half wants one. She was thinking of a 42 in that hangs on the wall. Price? I'm not buying it, she is. She got the tax return this year. (5k). I get the returns next year, need less to say it will be going for go fast goodies.

Thanks for the link:tu:

Charlie

[03LightningRocks]

There is no way to vote twice. I have bought two Plasmas and one DLP. One of the plasma TV's was for my son for Christmas. OOPs, you said 4 years...two DLP's Two Plasma.

Charlie....I had been warned by more than one person about getting too big of a TV. I didn't listen of course and bought a 60" DLP. I now regret it. For one thing it looks stupid in my living room. It is overwhelming to look at. The room is about 16x20 with 10 foot ceilings and it still looks like the TV has taken over the house. If I had it to do over again, I would go 50 or smaller. I'm stuck with it now since there isn't much of a market for used TV's and I can't bring myself to take a major beating on a fairly new set.

[dboat]

I dont know.. I have a 106" projection screen downstairs and it looks fine to me.

[03LightningRocks]

If had a dedicated media room, it might be different. But having a big arse tv sitting in the main living room of the house just doesn't seem right.