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Things to look for in a HDTV

by krishk24 Nov 3, 2008 6:49AM PST

I am thinking of a 1080 p HDTV that is 50" in diagonal length.

what other technical specs / features should i look for ?

1) contrast ratio ?
2) number of connectors

and what else ?

thanks
Kris

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Don't buy cheap

by Dan Filice Nov 3, 2008 8:54AM PST

Buy from one of the higher-rated companies: Panasonic, Sony, Samsung, Sharp and a few others. There is a reason why the better TVs cost $300 more than the cheaper ones, as by evidence of the return lines at Costco.

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^^^ YES ^^^

by givemeaname Nov 3, 2008 2:35PM PST

the brand name tv's will have everything you want... good PQ

the best PQ is plasma's with Pioneer, Panasonic & then last Samsung.

For LCD's Sony & Samsung are mostly tied in PQ now days.... BUT it can depend, like if you compaired a LED backlight model (Sony XBR8 or Samsung 9 Series) vs None LED backlight model it would be a big diffrence in PQ.

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