What kind of TV is to recommend.

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it depends

by masterying01 Mar 9, 2006 3:03PM PST

there are so many kinds out there. in order for us to recommend something, tell us a little about yourself and what you're gonna use it for.

exmple: how are far you sitting, do you have cable or satellite or use an antenna, want to mount it on a wall, what do you wnt to hook up to it, what do you like to watch, how much do you want to spend, what kind of tv do you have now, etc.

possible tv's out there are direct view crt, lcos, lcd rear projection, lcd flatpanel, dlp, plasma, front projection, and a few others. it depends on what you want to do with it.

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DEPENDS ON YOUR NEEDS, AMONG OTHER FACTORS........

by Riverledge Mar 9, 2006 5:02PM PST

PLEASE supply some more facts, likes, wants.....

river.

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I am watching a lot of DVDs

by Terry Browne Mar 9, 2006 10:48PM PST

And hopefully digital TV (since the TV that we have now doesn't support it...). I am not into a lot of sound effects because I have a very good stereo equippment already, but I do want a perfect picture and a wide screen picture. The distance in one thing now and may be another in a month! Impossible to say what it is going to be. But I doubt it is going to be more than 20 feet ever. I want good contrast and a lasting TV that doesn't need to be replaced in 3 or 4 years.
I watch The Sopranos... LOL!

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Do some reading at the link,,,

by jcrobso Mar 9, 2006 11:35PM PST

Then determine how much you want to spend. john

http://www.cnet.com/4520-7874_1-5102926-1.html?tag=prmo1

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widescreen tip

by BONSPEED Mar 10, 2006 8:36AM PST

many dvd movies are filmed in wider then wide aspect formats. the only way to fit these movies, even on a wide screen tv, is the use of black bars on top and bottom. most hdtvs will come with multiple preset aspect ratio to manipulate the picture size to fit the screen. however, this might stretch or distort the picture unnaturally. a "manual zoom" feature is something you may want to consider when you do your shopping.

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I'D LOOK INTO THE SONY SXRD MODELS

by Riverledge Mar 10, 2006 8:38AM PST

THEY are available in 50" and 60" models.

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Size

by HTHMAN Mar 10, 2006 12:07AM PST

Decide your seating distance. A 42" is fine at 8-10 feet, but may be too small at 20 feet. If you decide to sit at 20 feet, you need to talk to Stewart.

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And I thought size didn't matter...

by Terry Browne Mar 10, 2006 12:33AM PST

Who's Stewart?

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Stewart Is Our Resident Lovable Curmudgeon Who Adores....

by Psych Doc Mar 10, 2006 12:40AM PST

...Screen sizes that could broadcast a Rolling Stones Concert to 65,000 people at Giant Stadium.

;~)

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I expect..

by HTHMAN Mar 10, 2006 12:44AM PST

to see Stewart pick up an old drive in theater screen to put in his back yard. He will soon outgrow that little 72 incher.

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(NT) (NT) Oh No, Please Don't Give Him Any Ideas!!!

by RoadRunner6 Mar 10, 2006 11:48AM PST

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Stewart Norrie

by HTHMAN Mar 10, 2006 12:41AM PST

Look thru the posts. He just bought a 72" Toshiba. I think you can find some info from him without a lot of looking.

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Oh, Wise Guy.........

by RoadRunner6 Mar 10, 2006 11:45AM PST

.....Stewart is our resident snack barphile.

RR6

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TOSHIBA 72HM195 ha , ha

by stewart norrie Mar 10, 2006 1:24AM PST

I see you guys are picking on me again. I know that i'am crazy, but to me size is as importent as picture quality. with 72" you get the true movie theater experience, In closing If you folks see this TOSHIBA on display please post a review for me, I have told you before that I bought this t.v. because it had the best picture quality in a 70" + t.v. have a good week end all stewart

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Stewart, You Know We Love Ya....

by Psych Doc Mar 10, 2006 5:43AM PST

....One day, we'll all chip in and just buy you a movie theater.

Install a bedroom or two and a kitchen off to the side and what do you have?

Casa Stew!!!

;~)

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46HM95

by Animeman1999 Mar 11, 2006 9:51AM PST

I bought this one and it is awesome. Bulb went out early as have most of the new Toshiba bulbs. It was warrantied for a year but next one is out of my pocket. I sell bulbs for these so I can get them at a pretty good price.

Matt

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I guess...

by kena10 Mar 28, 2006 2:42PM PST

You must be compensating for something else lacking, eh?

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Watching movies

by needplasma Mar 12, 2006 8:53AM PST

If you are watching Lots of movies get the biggest plasma you can afford. Free advice if you are watching your cash Costco is going to lower the price of the 50 inch Vizio to 2299 this week. I sure like mine

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Read this!

by jannepitt Mar 12, 2006 1:05PM PST

I have no doubts that the CRTs are way better than any other kind. The only difference is the design, weight and bulk. Rest assure if you buy a CRT!

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