Looking for the best 50" Flat Panel TV

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
With TV's first thing to consider is viewing distance. Lately I have seen people putting too large a screen in a small room. You simply can't see the whole scene.

These are people that probably would be better off spending their money on other things, but they do have nice toys.

I am still rocking a 32" Toshiba non-Cinema with the same screen as the Cinema series. People comment on the picture quality (almost like 3D they say)...I am in an apartment now so upgrading would not be smart. Once I do I am going about 50" and moving my vintage Yamaha RX-V1050 reciever to the bedroom. I am still debating keeping my Klipsch Quartets due to the matching center speaker (Klipsch Academy) being insanely expensive...I sold mine back in 1998 or so for all of $175 with box and manual for college money as I didn't have a place to keep it.

Good point.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

At about 8.5' away and a 76" image I'm about right on for the THX recommended viewing angle.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
BTW, what do you mean by "General Viewing"?

What's your source material going to be?
Mostly DVD / HD / SD / Gaming systems etc.

I got an ED Projector since 95% of what I watch is DVDs. 76" DLP image that looks great for DVDs for under $1000 including screen.

My current system is right around $4000 total and I'm very happy with it.

Most of the viewing on this unit will be cable TV. There will be some DVD watching (but it might increase since the new screen is going in). I can tell you that there will be no gaming taking place.

Cable TV as in non-HD sources?

I think if I decide to purchase HD, then I would also get Digital Cable. Especially with Howard Stern's new move to Sirius, and inDemand, it just gives me another reason to upgrade.

Ok, I was thinking you were getting an HDTV and your sources were all going to be 480i.

 

[Idz21]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: OulOat
Toshiba 51" HDTV w/ HDMI - $899.99. BB BF

Can you link me to where this one is listed at $900? Also, it looks like this is one of those LARGE TVs. Weighs in at 200 lbs?

Maybe it's about this one?

http://forums.anandtech.com/messageview...atid=38&threadid=1732670&enterthread=y

I think the size of the TV would definitely rule it out of contention.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Have you ruled out front projection?

How does this technology work, and what makes it better/worse than rear-projection? Currently I'm open to all options, but I'm definitely looking for a flat panel.

You can get an LCD, CRT, DLP, or LCOS projector. Instead of a rear projection unit where the image is produced inside a tv and then projected onto the rear surface of a screen, a front projector is a little projection unit that you can put on a table, mount on a shelf, mount from ceiling (etc.) and it projects the image onto a screen on your wall.

Basically like a movie theater would work.

If you're looking for a big image on a budget it's a great way to go.

Check out projector central http://www.projectorcentral.com/
and AVSforum http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

for info.

After using my own Infocus 4805 I don't see myself going with something other than Front Projection in the future unless cost/performance/size ratios change.

Example 76" image from a DVD: jello

The major drawback here is that a room has to be quite dark for a front projector to get a good image for you. This darkness really gets you in the "theater" mood though. We have room darkening shades and they work very well. That picture was taken while it was very bright outside.

I don't even have my screen mounted. Can't get much more "flat panel" than a blank wall. Ceiling mount a projector and you have something that takes up virtually no space at all.

I'd suggest going to a real HT / AV type store in your area and looking at some (hopefully) well set up displays from different technologies.

The way the room has been built, and the location that the TV will be placed in (corner), it would eliminate the Front Projection option.

How is a plasma going to work in a corner then?

You can certainly get a screen also for a front projector. I have one but am not currently using it because the wall is a perfect size and is white.

 

[Rickten]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Have you ruled out front projection?

How does this technology work, and what makes it better/worse than rear-projection? Currently I'm open to all options, but I'm definitely looking for a flat panel.

You can get an LCD, CRT, DLP, or LCOS projector. Instead of a rear projection unit where the image is produced inside a tv and then projected onto the rear surface of a screen, a front projector is a little projection unit that you can put on a table, mount on a shelf, mount from ceiling (etc.) and it projects the image onto a screen on your wall.

Basically like a movie theater would work.

If you're looking for a big image on a budget it's a great way to go.

Check out projector central http://www.projectorcentral.com/
and AVSforum http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

for info.

After using my own Infocus 4805 I don't see myself going with something other than Front Projection in the future unless cost/performance/size ratios change.

Example 76" image from a DVD: jello

The major drawback here is that a room has to be quite dark for a front projector to get a good image for you. This darkness really gets you in the "theater" mood though. We have room darkening shades and they work very well. That picture was taken while it was very bright outside.

I don't even have my screen mounted. Can't get much more "flat panel" than a blank wall. Ceiling mount a projector and you have something that takes up virtually no space at all.

I'd suggest going to a real HT / AV type store in your area and looking at some (hopefully) well set up displays from different technologies.

The way the room has been built, and the location that the TV will be placed in (corner), it would eliminate the Front Projection option.

How is a plasma going to work in a corner then?

You can certainly get a screen also for a front projector. I have one but am not currently using it because the wall is a perfect size and is white.

on a stand....

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Rickten

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Have you ruled out front projection?

How does this technology work, and what makes it better/worse than rear-projection? Currently I'm open to all options, but I'm definitely looking for a flat panel.

You can get an LCD, CRT, DLP, or LCOS projector. Instead of a rear projection unit where the image is produced inside a tv and then projected onto the rear surface of a screen, a front projector is a little projection unit that you can put on a table, mount on a shelf, mount from ceiling (etc.) and it projects the image onto a screen on your wall.

Basically like a movie theater would work.

If you're looking for a big image on a budget it's a great way to go.

Check out projector central http://www.projectorcentral.com/
and AVSforum http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

for info.

After using my own Infocus 4805 I don't see myself going with something other than Front Projection in the future unless cost/performance/size ratios change.

Example 76" image from a DVD: jello

The major drawback here is that a room has to be quite dark for a front projector to get a good image for you. This darkness really gets you in the "theater" mood though. We have room darkening shades and they work very well. That picture was taken while it was very bright outside.

I don't even have my screen mounted. Can't get much more "flat panel" than a blank wall. Ceiling mount a projector and you have something that takes up virtually no space at all.

I'd suggest going to a real HT / AV type store in your area and looking at some (hopefully) well set up displays from different technologies.

The way the room has been built, and the location that the TV will be placed in (corner), it would eliminate the Front Projection option.

How is a plasma going to work in a corner then?

You can certainly get a screen also for a front projector. I have one but am not currently using it because the wall is a perfect size and is white.

on a stand....

What's the difference between that and a screen in a corner though?

 

[Idz21]

Originally posted by: alkemyst
With TV's first thing to consider is viewing distance. Lately I have seen people putting too large a screen in a small room. You simply can't see the whole scene.

These are people that probably would be better off spending their money on other things, but they do have nice toys.

Viewing distance will be about 9-14 feet. The TV is going to be mounted in a corner.

 

[Rickten]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Rickten

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Have you ruled out front projection?

How does this technology work, and what makes it better/worse than rear-projection? Currently I'm open to all options, but I'm definitely looking for a flat panel.

You can get an LCD, CRT, DLP, or LCOS projector. Instead of a rear projection unit where the image is produced inside a tv and then projected onto the rear surface of a screen, a front projector is a little projection unit that you can put on a table, mount on a shelf, mount from ceiling (etc.) and it projects the image onto a screen on your wall.

Basically like a movie theater would work.

If you're looking for a big image on a budget it's a great way to go.

Check out projector central http://www.projectorcentral.com/
and AVSforum http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

for info.

After using my own Infocus 4805 I don't see myself going with something other than Front Projection in the future unless cost/performance/size ratios change.

Example 76" image from a DVD: jello

The major drawback here is that a room has to be quite dark for a front projector to get a good image for you. This darkness really gets you in the "theater" mood though. We have room darkening shades and they work very well. That picture was taken while it was very bright outside.

I don't even have my screen mounted. Can't get much more "flat panel" than a blank wall. Ceiling mount a projector and you have something that takes up virtually no space at all.

I'd suggest going to a real HT / AV type store in your area and looking at some (hopefully) well set up displays from different technologies.

The way the room has been built, and the location that the TV will be placed in (corner), it would eliminate the Front Projection option.

How is a plasma going to work in a corner then?

You can certainly get a screen also for a front projector. I have one but am not currently using it because the wall is a perfect size and is white.

on a stand....

What's the difference between that and a screen in a corner though?

projector is a horrible choice for a tv thats for everyday use. usually a projector is used in situations where you want a 70+ screen that would have to stick out pretty far from the wall when angled in the corner, huge eye sore. A nice 40 inch plasma or lcd anged in the corner wouldn't look nearly as bad and is much more functional in all types of lighting.

 

[Idz21]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: alkemyst
With TV's first thing to consider is viewing distance. Lately I have seen people putting too large a screen in a small room. You simply can't see the whole scene.

These are people that probably would be better off spending their money on other things, but they do have nice toys.

I am still rocking a 32" Toshiba non-Cinema with the same screen as the Cinema series. People comment on the picture quality (almost like 3D they say)...I am in an apartment now so upgrading would not be smart. Once I do I am going about 50" and moving my vintage Yamaha RX-V1050 reciever to the bedroom. I am still debating keeping my Klipsch Quartets due to the matching center speaker (Klipsch Academy) being insanely expensive...I sold mine back in 1998 or so for all of $175 with box and manual for college money as I didn't have a place to keep it.

Good point.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

At about 8.5' away and a 76" image I'm about right on for the THX recommended viewing angle.

Just measured the distance from the main viewing couch to where the TV will be placed. It was 11 feet. The maximum THX viewing distance is 8 feet. But I'm probably not looking for an optimal type scenario. The current TV in the room is a 27". Although, it is in a different location than where the new one will be placed, I think 50 would be the ideal size.

 

[Idz21]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Have you ruled out front projection?

How does this technology work, and what makes it better/worse than rear-projection? Currently I'm open to all options, but I'm definitely looking for a flat panel.

You can get an LCD, CRT, DLP, or LCOS projector. Instead of a rear projection unit where the image is produced inside a tv and then projected onto the rear surface of a screen, a front projector is a little projection unit that you can put on a table, mount on a shelf, mount from ceiling (etc.) and it projects the image onto a screen on your wall.

Basically like a movie theater would work.

If you're looking for a big image on a budget it's a great way to go.

Check out projector central http://www.projectorcentral.com/
and AVSforum http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

for info.

After using my own Infocus 4805 I don't see myself going with something other than Front Projection in the future unless cost/performance/size ratios change.

Example 76" image from a DVD: jello

The major drawback here is that a room has to be quite dark for a front projector to get a good image for you. This darkness really gets you in the "theater" mood though. We have room darkening shades and they work very well. That picture was taken while it was very bright outside.

I don't even have my screen mounted. Can't get much more "flat panel" than a blank wall. Ceiling mount a projector and you have something that takes up virtually no space at all.

I'd suggest going to a real HT / AV type store in your area and looking at some (hopefully) well set up displays from different technologies.

The way the room has been built, and the location that the TV will be placed in (corner), it would eliminate the Front Projection option.

How is a plasma going to work in a corner then?

You can certainly get a screen also for a front projector. I have one but am not currently using it because the wall is a perfect size and is white.

It'll either be mounted with a mounting arm, or sit on a stand.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Rickten

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Rickten

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Have you ruled out front projection?

How does this technology work, and what makes it better/worse than rear-projection? Currently I'm open to all options, but I'm definitely looking for a flat panel.

You can get an LCD, CRT, DLP, or LCOS projector. Instead of a rear projection unit where the image is produced inside a tv and then projected onto the rear surface of a screen, a front projector is a little projection unit that you can put on a table, mount on a shelf, mount from ceiling (etc.) and it projects the image onto a screen on your wall.

Basically like a movie theater would work.

If you're looking for a big image on a budget it's a great way to go.

Check out projector central http://www.projectorcentral.com/
and AVSforum http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=68

for info.

After using my own Infocus 4805 I don't see myself going with something other than Front Projection in the future unless cost/performance/size ratios change.

Example 76" image from a DVD: jello

The major drawback here is that a room has to be quite dark for a front projector to get a good image for you. This darkness really gets you in the "theater" mood though. We have room darkening shades and they work very well. That picture was taken while it was very bright outside.

I don't even have my screen mounted. Can't get much more "flat panel" than a blank wall. Ceiling mount a projector and you have something that takes up virtually no space at all.

I'd suggest going to a real HT / AV type store in your area and looking at some (hopefully) well set up displays from different technologies.

The way the room has been built, and the location that the TV will be placed in (corner), it would eliminate the Front Projection option.

How is a plasma going to work in a corner then?

You can certainly get a screen also for a front projector. I have one but am not currently using it because the wall is a perfect size and is white.

on a stand....

What's the difference between that and a screen in a corner though?

projector is a horrible choice for a tv thats for everyday use. usually a projector is used in situations where you want a 70+ screen that would have to stick out pretty far from the wall when angled in the corner, huge eye sore. A nice 40 inch plasma or lcd anged in the corner wouldn't look nearly as bad and is much more functional in all types of lighting.

Guess it depends on what kind of experience you want.

40" display would be about 20" away from the corner

50" plasma would be about 25" from the corner of the room

a 70" screen would only be another 10" farther from the wall (35")

a 100" screen would be about 50" from the corner of the room.

(Just to give some real figures, not saying it's good or bad)

As for the eye soar, I guess that depends on your tastes. There are also retractable screens that would really make the display disappear when you didn't want to see it.

As for being a "horrible choice" I could say that getting an HD display at all is a bad idea if a good portion of what you're going to be watching is SD material. There isn't a perfect solution for everyone. I'm just suggesting another route to take and suggest Idz21 check it out as an alternative to a huge expensive plasma display.

 

[kermalou]

I just got a 52" Mitsubishi DLP and its awesomeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee, it was open box from BB for 2500

http://www.plasmawholesale.com/itemdesc...Matrix=False&cc=&tpc=&Source=VC&MC=yes

(retail is about 4k) with their 0 interest financing, it was the most affordable thing i could do.

and let me tell you once you go HD there aint no going back.

just make sure the TV you pick is awesome.

you can go here for more information

http://www.highdefforum.com/

 

[Idz21]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjelloGuess it depends on what kind of experience you want.

40" display would be about 20" away from the corner

50" plasma would be about 25" from the corner of the room

a 70" screen would only be another 10" farther from the wall (35")

a 100" screen would be about 50" from the corner of the room.

(Just to give some real figures, not saying it's good or bad)

As for the eye soar, I guess that depends on your tastes. There are also retractable screens that would really make the display disappear when you didn't want to see it.

As for being a "horrible choice" I could say that getting an HD display at all is a bad idea if a good portion of what you're going to be watching is SD material. There isn't a perfect solution for everyone. I'm just suggesting another route to take and suggest Idz21 check it out as an alternative to a huge expensive plasma display.

Yep, lets not get into a bitch fest guys 🙂 I think Front Projection will not be ideal for this room set-up however.

Now lets get back to TV suggestions. So far I'm leaning towards that 3LCD Sony that was originally posted. Sounds like the ideal deal. I hope that Costco still has that deal on the stand that comes with it.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello

Originally posted by: alkemyst
With TV's first thing to consider is viewing distance. Lately I have seen people putting too large a screen in a small room. You simply can't see the whole scene.

These are people that probably would be better off spending their money on other things, but they do have nice toys.

I am still rocking a 32" Toshiba non-Cinema with the same screen as the Cinema series. People comment on the picture quality (almost like 3D they say)...I am in an apartment now so upgrading would not be smart. Once I do I am going about 50" and moving my vintage Yamaha RX-V1050 reciever to the bedroom. I am still debating keeping my Klipsch Quartets due to the matching center speaker (Klipsch Academy) being insanely expensive...I sold mine back in 1998 or so for all of $175 with box and manual for college money as I didn't have a place to keep it.

Good point.

http://www.myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

At about 8.5' away and a 76" image I'm about right on for the THX recommended viewing angle.

Just measured the distance from the main viewing couch to where the TV will be placed. It was 11 feet. The maximum THX viewing distance is 8 feet. But I'm probably not looking for an optimal type scenario. The current TV in the room is a 27". Although, it is in a different location than where the new one will be placed, I think 50 would be the ideal size.

Yeah, those are more for theater type environment ratios. If that's not what you're looking for then you can certainly go smaller.

Just personally having a viewing angle over 30degrees for movie watching, it really brings you into what you're watching depending on the source.

Keep in mind that on a 16:9 display that a 4:3 image isn't going to take up the full screen.

In my case a DVD will fill up the whole area for a cinematic experience while an SD 4:3 show will be about 60" vs 76".

 

[Crucial]

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjelloGuess it depends on what kind of experience you want.

40" display would be about 20" away from the corner

50" plasma would be about 25" from the corner of the room

a 70" screen would only be another 10" farther from the wall (35")

a 100" screen would be about 50" from the corner of the room.

(Just to give some real figures, not saying it's good or bad)

As for the eye soar, I guess that depends on your tastes. There are also retractable screens that would really make the display disappear when you didn't want to see it.

As for being a "horrible choice" I could say that getting an HD display at all is a bad idea if a good portion of what you're going to be watching is SD material. There isn't a perfect solution for everyone. I'm just suggesting another route to take and suggest Idz21 check it out as an alternative to a huge expensive plasma display.

Yep, lets not get into a bitch fest guys 🙂 I think Front Projection will not be ideal for this room set-up however.

Now lets get back to TV suggestions. So far I'm leaning towards that 3LCD Sony that was originally posted. Sounds like the ideal deal. I hope that Costco still has that deal on the stand that comes with it.

What do you think about the panasonic plasma I posted?

 

[Rickten]

Originally posted by: Crucial

Originally posted by: Idz21

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjelloGuess it depends on what kind of experience you want.

40" display would be about 20" away from the corner

50" plasma would be about 25" from the corner of the room

a 70" screen would only be another 10" farther from the wall (35")

a 100" screen would be about 50" from the corner of the room.

(Just to give some real figures, not saying it's good or bad)

As for the eye soar, I guess that depends on your tastes. There are also retractable screens that would really make the display disappear when you didn't want to see it.

As for being a "horrible choice" I could say that getting an HD display at all is a bad idea if a good portion of what you're going to be watching is SD material. There isn't a perfect solution for everyone. I'm just suggesting another route to take and suggest Idz21 check it out as an alternative to a huge expensive plasma display.

Yep, lets not get into a bitch fest guys 🙂 I think Front Projection will not be ideal for this room set-up however.

Now lets get back to TV suggestions. So far I'm leaning towards that 3LCD Sony that was originally posted. Sounds like the ideal deal. I hope that Costco still has that deal on the stand that comes with it.

What do you think about the panasonic plasma I posted?

my recommendation to you is find out the model number of what you are looking at, go over to avsforum and search using the model number. You will find lots of opinions and possible drawbacks to that model. I'm sure there will be lots of good info....

check it out real quick I found a lot of topics

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=407154&highlight=th50phd8uk

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=585910&highlight=th50phd8uk

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=576903&highlight=th50phd8uk

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=585788&highlight=th50phd8uk

 

[RossMAN]

Sorry to hijack this thread but I'd like to get your opinions on my first HDTV purchase.

Philips 32" LCD for $1299 ($200 discount) @ CostCo

Viewing distance is about 10 feet. Source will be digital cable. It will be used mostly for TV viewing and some DVD's, that's about it.

• Screen Size: 32" diagonal
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
• Resolution: 1366 x 768
• Brightness: 550 cd/m2
• Contrast Ratio: 800:1
• Display: LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT
• Viewing angles: 176H/176V
• HDMI-component PIP
• Digital Media Reader
• USB 1.1 memory class device
• JPEG still pictures, MP3, slideshow files
• PLL Digital Tuning
• Plug & Play
• Closed-captioning w/full text
• Child Lock + Parental Control
• 7 widescreen modes
• Smart Clock
• Remote control: RC4345/01
• Power: AC 110-120V (+/-10%), 60 Hz
• Tabletop stand
• Dimensions: 36.7? x 20? x 4.7? H
• Weight: 42.5 lbs.
• Virtual Dolby® Surround
• Graphic equalizer
• Dynamic bass enhancement
• Sound power: 2 x 15W RMS
• TV: ATSC, NTSC
• Video playback: NTSC
• Aerial input: 75 Ohm F-type
• Cable: Digital cable ready CableCARD, unscrambled digital cable-QAM
• CableCARD interface
• HDMI input x2
• S/PDIF digital coaxial, YPbPr
• S-Video
• Component video
• CVBS in
• RGB+H/V
• USB 1.1
• Headphone out

Another option is a 42" DLP either Samsung or Toshiba.

 

[Rickten]

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Sorry to hijack this thread but I'd like to get your opinions on my first HDTV purchase.

Philips 32" LCD for $1299 ($200 discount) @ CostCo

Viewing distance is about 10 feet. Source will be digital cable. It will be used mostly for TV viewing and some DVD's, that's about it.

• Screen Size: 32" diagonal
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9 Widescreen
• Resolution: 1366 x 768
• Brightness: 550 cd/m2
• Contrast Ratio: 800:1
• Display: LCD WXGA Active Matrix TFT
• Viewing angles: 176H/176V
• HDMI-component PIP
• Digital Media Reader
• USB 1.1 memory class device
• JPEG still pictures, MP3, slideshow files
• PLL Digital Tuning
• Plug & Play
• Closed-captioning w/full text
• Child Lock + Parental Control
• 7 widescreen modes
• Smart Clock
• Remote control: RC4345/01
• Power: AC 110-120V (+/-10%), 60 Hz
• Tabletop stand
• Dimensions: 36.7? x 20? x 4.7? H
• Weight: 42.5 lbs.
• Virtual Dolby® Surround
• Graphic equalizer
• Dynamic bass enhancement
• Sound power: 2 x 15W RMS
• TV: ATSC, NTSC
• Video playback: NTSC
• Aerial input: 75 Ohm F-type
• Cable: Digital cable ready CableCARD, unscrambled digital cable-QAM
• CableCARD interface
• HDMI input x2
• S/PDIF digital coaxial, YPbPr
• S-Video
• Component video
• CVBS in
• RGB+H/V
• USB 1.1
• Headphone out

Another option is a 42" DLP either Samsung or Toshiba.

some people at avs have it and can give their input, you may have already seen

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=569133&highlight=32PF7320A

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=581571&highlight=32PF7320A

 

[Googer]

Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Have you ruled out front projection?

Or rear projection?

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Rickten

Originally posted by: RossMAN
Sorry to hijack this thread but I'd like to get your opinions on my first HDTV purchase.

Philips 32" LCD for $1299 ($200 discount) @ CostCo

Viewing distance is about 10 feet. Source will be digital cable. It will be used mostly for TV viewing and some DVD's, that's about it.

Another option is a 42" DLP either Samsung or Toshiba.

some people at avs have it and can give their input, you may have already seen

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=569133&highlight=32PF7320A

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=581571&highlight=32PF7320A

Thanks for the links.

It appears people seem to love it, right?

 

[GoingUp]

panasonic 50" plasma

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[jpeyton]

I would spend $2300 for the Maxent 50" HDTV plasma (Panasonic internals) from Best Buy, and pocket the rest. Another choice would be to wait for Costco to have the Maxent 42" HDTV plasma on sale again for $1700.

You can get a Sony SXRD set for ~$4k. Really amazing set for the price. Uses the same technology used in their Qualia TV. Full 1920x1080 resolution, awesome black levels, contrast, etc. Easily at the top of the list for image quality, better than any other 1080P RPTVs (DLP, LCD, etc.)

 

[Idz21]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
I would spend $2300 for the Maxent 50" HDTV plasma (Panasonic internals) from Best Buy, and pocket the rest. Another choice would be to wait for Costco to have the Maxent 42" HDTV plasma on sale again for $1700.

You can get a Sony SXRD set for ~$4k. Really amazing set for the price. Uses the same technology used in their Qualia TV. Full 1920x1080 resolution, awesome black levels, contrast, etc. Easily at the top of the list for image quality, better than any other 1080P RPTVs (DLP, LCD, etc.)

Glad you brought up Maxent. I've never heard of this brand until I started searching for this TV. Is this a Panasonic subsidiary?

 

[Idz21]

Originally posted by: Ricktenmy recommendation to you is find out the model number of what you are looking at, go over to avsforum and search using the model number. You will find lots of opinions and possible drawbacks to that model. I'm sure there will be lots of good info....

check it out real quick I found a lot of topics

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=407154&highlight=th50phd8uk

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=585910&highlight=th50phd8uk

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=576903&highlight=th50phd8uk

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=585788&highlight=th50phd8uk

Good idea. I'll do that. 😉

 

[jammur21]

Maxent is not a Panasonic sudsidiary. Matushita is the parent company of Panasonic and Matushita sells the internals to Maxent for the 50" plasma I posted about at Best Buy. be sure to read the AVS thread I linked to in my originial post.

However Maxent is using the previous generation (year) of Panasonic internals. It would be the equivilant of the TH-50PHD7UK (7th generation) while the one at VisualApex is 8th Gen. The 8th gen has improvements to make it even more resistant to burn in and displays 8.5 billion of colors as opposed to 16.7 million colors.

Personally if I could afford the extra nearly $1000 dollars I would go with the 8UK from Visula Apex, your budget was already $4000, and you would be purchasing a leading name brand from a highly regarded retailer as opposed to a rebadge manufacturer from Best Buy. I also like the black sleek frame look of the 8UK as opposed to the siver and speakers look of the Maxent.

The stand / mount can be bundled with the 8Uk from Visual Apex through this link
link

The Maxent deal continues this week, instead of $100 off, they give you a $200 gift card. The 10% off reward zone coupon expires on 11/21, the day before xbox 360.