Help me decide what new TV to get. (Pics)

yuckydog · Jan 7, 2002

42" Plasma (1 million pixel resolution) with integrated tuner and speakers. Approx retail price $8000.

60" LCD projection (3 million pixel combined resolution) with tuner and speakers. Approx retail price $8000.

They are both scheduled to be released this month...

ARGH!

James

Wolferaizer · Jan 7, 2002

go plasma! <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

rarehero · Jan 7, 2002

doesnt plasma provide a better picture?
sorry i dont really know about the new
tvs.
but the bottom lcd one looks cooler to me..
gives better feeling of an entertainment center feel.
white/silver kinda doesnt match with much
in my opinion.. but thats just me :P

FeelGood · Jan 7, 2002

yeah, I'd take the 60"

thirdkind · Jan 7, 2002

I'd have to see the actual image quality before making a recommendation. I will say this though: plasmas are for people with more money than sense. Sort of like Twinkle Star Sprites AES <IMG SRC="smilies/wink.gif" border="0">

Plasma image quality, even with an HD source, doesn't compare to higher-end HD projection sets. And the new LCD-based projection sets feature a slimmer profile and larger screen sizes. I've never seen one in person though, only pictures of engineering samples floating around the office, so I can't make a determination regarding the image quality.

Plasmas are so overrated though.

FeelGood · Jan 7, 2002

Is 1 million pixel res better than 3 million pixel combined res? That word "combined" throws me off.

I don't knwo if I can dis plasmas. I find them sexy, and yeah, I have no sense. I'm mr. instinct.

Daisuke Jigen · Jan 7, 2002

Go for the 60 inch. You'll like it more.

What are you doing with your old TV? (dibs)

yuckydog · Jan 7, 2002

Originally posted by EvilWasabi:
Is 1 million pixel res better than 3 million pixel combined res? That word "combined" throws me off.

There are 3 different WXGA LCD panels that are projected onto the screen (like a CRT projection TV with 3 different lenses) with 1 million pixels each. So technically, the resolution isn't 3 million pixels as there will be lots of overlap.

Originally posted by Daisuke Jigen:
Go for the 60 inch. You'll like it more.

What are you doing with your old TV? (dibs)

My old TV (my 40" Samsung LCD projection TV) is going into the den so I can watch the market news and stuff...

Sorry!

James

Daisuke Jigen · Jan 7, 2002

Originally posted by yuckydog:
My old TV (my 40" Samsung LCD projection TV) is going into the den so I can watch the market news and stuff...

Sorry!

James

But....but......but.......um.....uh.....I love you? <IMG SRC="smilies/spock.gif" border="0">

aria · Jan 7, 2002

I've heard (and read) that in terms of technical superiority, the Plasma's are seriously overrated. They're just "wow" devices right now, nothing more.

I'd say go for the more square inches in the 60 inch.

They still haven't refined the plamsa TVs, from what I read, they still can't really show true black. Instead they show nothing which, getting really into it, isn't the same thing. Since a Plasma TV sounds like a technical marvel, that sort of kills it's appeal (IMO).

Regardless, congrats on the new TV, whichever one you choose <IMG SRC="smilies/smile.gif" border="0">

(and you'd better show us a picture with a Neo Game being played on it!!!) <IMG SRC="smilies/glee.gif" border="0">

aria · Jan 7, 2002

Originally posted by Daisuke Jigen:
But....but......but.......um.....uh.....I love you? <IMG SRC="smilies/spock.gif" border="0">

F--king classic.

That's one for a "best of" thread if there ever was one <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Daisuke Jigen · Jan 7, 2002

Originally posted by Bobak:
F--king classic.

That's one for a "best of" thread if there ever was one <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

It works on my mom and grandma.

"Clint, did you break the skillet?"

"um.....no?"

"Damn it! Now we have to buy a new one!"

"I love you"

"I know, I'm sorry I yelled at you"

<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

Orpheus · Jan 7, 2002

yucky, you spend far to much $ on things that look nice (and in this case) dont offer the bang for the buck. it looks like you are looking for A very slender set. if i am wrong and that is not the case i recomend going with a pioneer elite projection tv.

evil wasabi · Jan 7, 2002

damn....i wish i had enough money to be able to throw away $8000 on a tv

i thought my 20" toshiba fst pure was pricey at $300... <IMG SRC="smilies/ohno.gif" border="0">

The Super Spy · Jan 7, 2002

I just got a 20" toshiba, too. Not sure exactly what model it is, but it's silver and has a flat screen, good speakers an s-video input, component input, 3 a/v inputs..... It's gonna be my dedicated gaming TV <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> ... I like it alot.

evil wasabi · Jan 7, 2002

Originally posted by The Super Spy:
I just got a 20" toshiba, too. Not sure exactly what model it is, but it's silver and has a flat screen, good speakers an s-video input, component input, 3 a/v inputs..... It's gonna be my dedicated gaming TV <IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0"> ... I like it alot.

yup exatcly what i got

doesnt the sound just rock? that bbe feature is the shit.

it sounds sooo good

and the picture is obviously top notch

brentsg · Jan 7, 2002

I just bought a Pioneer Elite PRO-720HD
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/HomeProducts/HomeProductDetail s/0,1422,20882,00.html

Only drawback is that it still has the burn-in problems. I'd like to have a newer technology (DLP/Plasma/LCD) that I could game on, but they all seem to have trouble with blacks.

Yucky, who makes that LCD model?

B

[ January 07, 2002: Message edited by: brentsg ]

yuckydog · Jan 8, 2002

Originally posted by brentsg:
I just bought a Pioneer Elite PRO-720HD
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/Pioneer/CDA/HomeProducts/HomeProductDetail s/0,1422,20882,00.html

Only drawback is that it still has the burn-in problems. I'd like to have a newer technology (DLP/Plasma/LCD) that I could game on, but they all seem to have trouble with blacks.

Yucky, who makes that LCD model?

B

That's a nice TV.

Both TVs are made by Sony and here are the links:
Plasma
LCD Projection

I'm really leaning toward the LCD Projection because it's immune to burn-in unlike the CRT Projection sets and plasma sets.

James

[ January 08, 2002: Message edited by: yuckydog ]

lemonflav · Jan 8, 2002

Originally posted by Daisuke Jigen:
It works on my mom and grandma.

"Clint, did you break the skillet?"

"um.....no?"

"Damn it! Now we have to buy a new one!"

"I love you"

"I know, I'm sorry I yelled at you"

<IMG SRC="smilies/biggrin.gif" border="0">

LMAO!!!

brentsg · Jan 8, 2002

Originally posted by yuckydog:
That's a nice TV.

I'm really leaning toward the LCD Projection because it's immune to burn-in unlike the CRT Projection sets and plasma sets.
[ January 08, 2002: Message edited by: yuckydog ]

That's interesting. I didn't really investigate the Plasma much, so I didn't realize that they still had the burn-in probs. I was looking at a DLP for the same reason, but it was a matter of a gorgeous 64" display for >$6K vs. a 55" DLP for >$8500. ... and the DLP didn't look as good and was lower resolution. My Pioneer is still inside the 30 day period, so I could switch directions. Doubt it'll happen though.

B

yuckydog · Jan 8, 2002

Originally posted by brentsg:
That's interesting. I didn't really investigate the Plasma much, so I didn't realize that they still had the burn-in probs. I was looking at a DLP for the same reason, but it was a matter of a gorgeous 64" display for >$6K vs. a 55" DLP for >$8500. ... and the DLP didn't look as good and was lower resolution. My Pioneer is still inside the 30 day period, so I could switch directions. Doubt it'll happen though.

B

Check out the DLP projector from Plus called the Piano. It's 800x848 resolution (I think) so HDTV is out of the question but DVDs look awesome on it. (I saw it at a local HT store.) It's tiny (size of a hardcover book) and only costs $3000! I think you can get up to a 6-7' picture so the bang for the buck is incredible. Here is a review if you want to read more about it. You can also check out the forums at www.avsforums.com.

Due to this awesome little projector, I think I've made up my mind to get the LCD projection unit and get the projector for my theater room in the basement when I get around to finishing it. I can't wait as it'll be a fun project.

James

NeoGML · Jan 8, 2002

Daisuke, let's see it works anyplace else:
http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001500

Daisuke Jigen · Jan 8, 2002

Originally posted by NeoGML:
Daisuke, let's see it works anyplace else:
http://www.neo-geo.com/cgi-local/ultimatebb.cgi?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=001500

Duly noted. Are you wanting one too?

yuckydog · Jan 8, 2002

Help, my thread's been hijacked!

James

NeoGML · Jan 9, 2002

Originally posted by Daisuke Jigen:
Duly noted. Are you wanting one too?

unfortunately... it probably didn't work.

am i wanting one? no, but thanks for the offer.

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