well,I did it...projection big screen went out bought a 50 inch plasma - Page 2

John_Locke · 01-21-2007, 04:38 PM

suprised the whole family.

our Big Projection screen bit the dust, and I brought the 27 inch to the living room and told the family that they woudl have to be satisfied with this for now becasue there jsut wasn't money in the budget for a new TV.

They handled it like troopers and I went to the tv store and got a 50 inch plasma

betting I don't get "aftershave" for valentines day

Dad got hosed
(from the verizon network commercial)

**Buck** · 01-21-2007, 05:21 PM

I have a CRT HDTV, and its pretty bulky, but I have room for it, and its really nice and I havent had any problems with it.

KCBOSS1 · 01-21-2007, 05:22 PM

I bought a 46 inch DLP....found the absolute best buy at buydig.com. I didnt trust the Plasma thing either.

Silock · 01-21-2007, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hummus' Jenkins

And it's a hell of a lot cheaper to replace an LCD backlight than it is fixing plasma gas leakage + a backlight.

LCD >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> Plasma.

Which is offset by the much higher initial cost of ownership for LCDs 40"+ in size.

It all depends on your preference. Personally, I much prefer the picture and display of a plasma to an LCD any day of the week. And yeah, it's worth it to me to replace them in 5-7 years, just like I have done with other TVs I've owned in the past.

John_Locke · 01-21-2007, 05:27 PM

my thoughts...our other big screen projection lasted 5 years

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-21-2007, 05:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Silock

Which is offset by the much higher initial cost of ownership for LCDs 40"+ in size.

It all depends on your preference. Personally, I much prefer the picture and display of a plasma to an LCD any day of the week. And yeah, it's worth it to me to replace them in 5-7 years, just like I have done with other TVs I've owned in the past.

If you are going over 40", at this point, you should probably go with an LCoS...You can get a Sony SXRD 50" for 2 Grand that has full 1080p (and I personally don't like Sony, but this is a great TV).

Valiant · 01-21-2007, 05:36 PM

Bought a 65" mitsubishi dlp for the parents... Best picture for the money..

The main reason why I would not buy a plasma is the resolution for highdef they are all 720, I am not paying that much for a tv that is not 1080..

Lcd's are nice and cheaper but the pictures are not as bright as plasma even though you do get 1080..

So DLP, best of both worlds.. 1080 and cheaper then both.. Not really wall mountable but I do not care about a tv on a wall and running the cables thru the wall to make it look halfway clean...

Silock · 01-21-2007, 05:37 PM

SXRDs are fantastic TVs.

Brock · 01-21-2007, 06:04 PM

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Originally Posted by Valiant

The main reason why I would not buy a plasma is the resolution for highdef they are all 720, I am not paying that much for a tv that is not 1080..

I don't think this is correct....

Joe Seahawk · 01-21-2007, 06:07 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hummus' Jenkins

If you are going over 40", at this point, you should probably go with an LCoS...You can get a Sony SXRD 50" for 2 Grand that has full 1080p (and I personally don't like Sony, but this is a great TV).

I bought one of these in April the picture is frikkin unbelievable, but I already had to have a light engine replaced under warranty..

type "sony green blob" into google That is what happened to me.. The picture is truly stunning tho..

John_Locke · 01-21-2007, 06:10 PM

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Fairplay · 01-21-2007, 06:17 PM

So what do you think of the picture Locke? Outstanding i would imagine.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-21-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Joe Seahawk

I bought one of these in April the picture is frikkin unbelievable, but I already had to have a light engine replaced under warranty..

type "sony green blob" into google That is what happened to me.. The picture is truly stunning tho..

Hmmm...can't say I'm really surprised. It is a sony product

...I'd probably just wait until more companies produce the LCoS...Syntax-Brillian (Olevia) should have one out soon...

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-21-2007, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by John_Locke

Key Benefits:The new W5001C features a 16:9 image aspect ratios and at the same time provides High Definition with 1366 x 768 lines of resolution.

So it's a Widescreen TV with 720 P...

Dallas Chief · 01-21-2007, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Brock

I don't think this is correct....

It isn't correct. Most flat panel formats are able to achieve both 1080i or 1080p resolutions. People say there is a distinct difference visually between the two but I can't tell. For the most part if a the specs say 720p, the set will also be capable of 1080i. Both are coinsidered to be HD.

John_Locke · 01-21-2007, 06:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Fairplay

So what do you think of the picture Locke? Outstanding i would imagine.

I thought it was fantastic.
I made the kid show several different movie trailers to see the color and such. It was pretty amazing. AND...it has a feature that lets me view the center square as the main channel (chiefs) and 9 surrounding smaller PIP (nfl package) all at the same time

We do not actually have it yet. It will come this week. Wife is currently cleaning the family room and re-arranging the furniture and pictures on the wall!

we should have it by friday

01-21-2007, 04:38 PM
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John_Locke Starter Join Date: Feb 2006 Casino cash: $10004900	my thoughts...our other big screen projection lasted 5 years
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Valiant Valiant 'The Thread Killer' Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $6102380	Bought a 65" mitsubishi dlp for the parents... Best picture for the money.. The main reason why I would not buy a plasma is the resolution for highdef they are all 720, I am not paying that much for a tv that is not 1080.. Lcd's are nice and cheaper but the pictures are not as bright as plasma even though you do get 1080.. So DLP, best of both worlds.. 1080 and cheaper then both.. Not really wall mountable but I do not care about a tv on a wall and running the cables thru the wall to make it look halfway clean...
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