Post by: Juelz on September 15, 2006, 11:50:00 AM
Im willing to spent 2000$ and i want like 42 inch TV, with the best quality. I really apprciate some help.
Thank you
Post by: Juelz on September 15, 2006, 05:04:00 PM
Post by: throwingks on September 15, 2006, 08:39:00 PM
However, for size you need a Plasma or LCD. You just need to find out their native resolution and set your box to match it.
So basically for quality get a Flat screen CRT. For size get a LCD or Plasma.
I don't know too much about the differences between Plasma and LCD however.
/kicks myself for not reading more often
Post by: epsilon72 on September 15, 2006, 09:09:00 PM
Read lots of reviews before you buy anything.
Post by: paranoia4422 on September 15, 2006, 11:01:00 PM
Give me the shittiest picture possible, just make sure it has more pixels
Post by: sinister slipknot on September 16, 2006, 03:49:00 AM
QUOTE(paranoia4422 @ Sep 16 2006, 05:08 AM) 
Resolution over picture, lol thats a funny one
Give me the shittiest picture possible, just make sure it has more pixels
Thats what i thought, better resolution = better picture, no? I know there is something to do with refresh rate or something though. QUOTE
Pros and cons
(comparison with LCD and Plasma)
Pros
Slim design (Wall mountable)
Larger than LCD screens
More viewing angles than LCD screens
Better contrast ratio
Fast response time
Cons
Plasma displays are fragile making them difficult to ship and install.
Expensive, although cheaper than LCDs per unit of size at larger sizes.
Older panels were subject to screen burn-in, though for modern panels this effect is caused simply by polarization of the gas particles and can be removed by leaving the screen on a 'snow' or static channel for an hour, depolarising the gas particles.
First 2000 hours is its brightest point. Every hour thereafter, the display gradually dims.
At higher elevations, usually 6000 ft or higher, they exhibit noticeable humming.
^^ From Wikipedia
Post by: JustDanMI on September 16, 2006, 05:44:00 AM
CRT is still the best quality picture out there. But as mentioned previously, if your looking for a big screen, you won't find it here. And they're REALLY Heavy.
Plasma's have an Excellent picture, but they suffer from burn in, which is Very possilble playing video games, or watching ESPN and stuff. Plus, The shelf life was only like 5 to 6 years before plasma cells started burning out, and there's no way to fix them. Plasma's are also flat and light enough to hang on a wall.
LCD's are also flat and light enough to hang on a wall as well. But you want to make sure your sitting a good distance back from them, or else you might experience the "screen door effect". Where you can actually see every pixel on the screen. Again, this is only if your sitting close to the TV.
Let's not forget about DLP's now. That's what I ended up getting for myself a couple of years ago. Although they are light, they're not flat enough to hang on a wall. I think my 61" is only 12" deep though. They have a brighter picture than LCD with better black levels as well. The downfall with them, is that they perform at their best in a dark room. In a well light room, the picture just doesn't appear as bright. One other small thing to keep in mind is that a VERY small percentage of people experience the "rainbow effect" from DLP's. You can determine if your one of these people by looking at a tv in a department store.
Well, there's some things to keep in mind. Overall alot depends on you. How you'll use it, where you'll use, what size you want, what you want to pay. Best advice is just go to the store and decide what's best for you by looking at all of the TV's. Just keep in mind, most of the time in the department stores, the TV's settings arn't properly adjusted as they should be. Good luck in finding your tv.
Post by: Juelz on September 16, 2006, 08:44:00 AM
But does xbox 360 holds 1080p displays ?
Post by: epsilon72 on September 16, 2006, 09:33:00 AM
QUOTE(paranoia4422 @ Sep 15 2006, 10:08 PM)
Resolution over picture, lol thats a funny one
Give me the shittiest picture possible, just make sure it has more pixels
Give me the shittiest picture possible, just make sure it has more pixels
I didn't say I completely sacrifice picture for resolution, it's just that the picture for LCD tv's isn't quite as good as plasmas, but I still chose LCD's. Take a look at some really nice LCD tv's before you completely discredit them. I don't have burn in with my display either, and it makes an awesome PC monitor as well.
Post by: Juelz on September 16, 2006, 11:54:00 AM
Post by: Juelz on September 16, 2006, 04:11:00 PM
Post by: Juelz on September 17, 2006, 08:09:00 AM
Post by: sinister slipknot on September 17, 2006, 10:16:00 AM
QUOTE(Juelz @ Sep 16 2006, 06:01 PM)
so can someone tell me What Tv is holding 1080i ? and whats better 1080i or 720p
Thats one hard question to answer, some people will say 1080i, some will say 720p. Basically 1080i has 1080 lines of vertical display resolution, but is interlaced. Whereas 720p has 720 lines of vertical display resolution but has progressive scan. Both have pros and cons, i think 1080i is slightly better, but more things are 720p standard, so if you want to be safe go with 720p.
Post by: bluvasa on September 17, 2006, 10:53:00 AM
QUOTE(Juelz @ Sep 16 2006, 11:18 PM)
so if ill buy Westinghouse LVM-42w2 with 1080p displays is it gonna be good quality? i need the best
I was going to mention this monitor, as I just bought one this week.
Just google some reviews and you'll find that you get a lot of bang for your buck with this TV.
I got mine at Best Buy for $1619.99 after waiting for the price to drop.
IMHO there is no better flat panel LCD in this size range.
If you want something bigger, there is a 47 in model, though they are kind of hard to find right now.
Post by: epsilon72 on September 17, 2006, 09:56:00 PM
QUOTE(bluvasa @ Sep 17 2006, 10:00 AM)
I was going to mention this monitor, as I just bought one this week.
Just google some reviews and you'll find that you get a lot of bang for your buck with this TV.
I got mine at Best Buy for $1619.99 after waiting for the price to drop.
IMHO there is no better flat panel LCD in this size range.
If you want something bigger, there is a 47 in model, though they are kind of hard to find right now.
There's also the LVM-37w3, the 37" version (fairly easy to find for around $1300)
and the LVM-47w1, the 47" version (about $2500)