need a TV in the $2000 range w/update

[MeanMeosh]

the samsung HLP5063W. i have this TV and it is amazing. get the service plan and use the hell out of the tv. the service plan will pay for a new bulb =P

 

[MeanMeosh]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: purbeast0
rallispec: HLN is the older model. HLP is the newer one (of that same price range). they have a new line as well that has the HD2+ chip (better than the HD3 chip). the HLN has (i believe) the HD2 chip, the HLP has the HD3 chip, and the other one (that runs about $700 - $800 more for the same size as the HD3 chip) is the HD2+ chip.

you could get the HLP46 series for about $2400 now. i have the HLP50 and that thing is amazing, i strongly recomment it.

EDIT: and IMO, when i was doing research of about a month, i personally think the picture quality goes in the following order:

DLP > LCD > Plasma

again, its my opinion, but all around the pic s on the DLP were the best by a good amount. maybe its just the samsung is so amazing .

thanks for the info --

I really wish i could find a place that a few of these tv's on display to compare them side by side.

do you think the HD3 is noticeably better than the HD2 chip?

rallispec: bestbuy has a lot of these tvs on display. from the research i did before i bought my tv (HLP5063W), HD2 << HD 3 < HD2+

but the HD2+ models are about 600 - 1000 more, so i settled for the 5063W and the HD3 chip. i've had it for about 2 months now, and haven't had any problems with it. i have it facing my patio doors. i leave the blinds open most of the day and the room is lit by the patio doors. i can still watch this tv without any problems at all.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: purbeast0
rallispec: HLN is the older model. HLP is the newer one (of that same price range). they have a new line as well that has the HD2+ chip (better than the HD3 chip). the HLN has (i believe) the HD2 chip, the HLP has the HD3 chip, and the other one (that runs about $700 - $800 more for the same size as the HD3 chip) is the HD2+ chip.

you could get the HLP46 series for about $2400 now. i have the HLP50 and that thing is amazing, i strongly recomment it.

EDIT: and IMO, when i was doing research of about a month, i personally think the picture quality goes in the following order:

DLP > LCD > Plasma

again, its my opinion, but all around the pic s on the DLP were the best by a good amount. maybe its just the samsung is so amazing .

thanks for the info --

I really wish i could find a place that a few of these tv's on display to compare them side by side.

do you think the HD3 is noticeably better than the HD2 chip?

well i personally can't tell you. i know the actual TV physically looks identical except for one part on the HLN that is silver on the HLP, or vice versa. there are many features of my TV and specs that i honestly can tell you I have no idea what they mean

you should jsut check out samsung website and see the differences aside from the chip in the TV. also go to the avsforums because those guys really know their stuff.

ALSO ... a big question ... are you going to be playing PS2 on your TV?

 

[purbeast0]

i'm with meanmeosh all the way. i have the identical tv and have had it for about 5 months now. i would say during the week its on atleast 4-5 hours of the day, and on the weekends even more. i picked up the service plan for the sole purpose of the bulb replacement as well. i can watch TV with the lights on easy too, but of course I prefer the lights off.

 

[LeadMagnet]

I am waiting for a 40"+ HDTV with 1080P, HDMI, 2-way cable card, and firewire. It does not need to be a thin plasma or LCD style, DLP CRT is ok.

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: purbeast0
rallispec: HLN is the older model. HLP is the newer one (of that same price range). they have a new line as well that has the HD2+ chip (better than the HD3 chip). the HLN has (i believe) the HD2 chip, the HLP has the HD3 chip, and the other one (that runs about $700 - $800 more for the same size as the HD3 chip) is the HD2+ chip.

you could get the HLP46 series for about $2400 now. i have the HLP50 and that thing is amazing, i strongly recomment it.

EDIT: and IMO, when i was doing research of about a month, i personally think the picture quality goes in the following order:

DLP > LCD > Plasma

again, its my opinion, but all around the pic s on the DLP were the best by a good amount. maybe its just the samsung is so amazing .

thanks for the info --

I really wish i could find a place that a few of these tv's on display to compare them side by side.

do you think the HD3 is noticeably better than the HD2 chip?

well i personally can't tell you. i know the actual TV physically looks identical except for one part on the HLN that is silver on the HLP, or vice versa. there are many features of my TV and specs that i honestly can tell you I have no idea what they mean

you should jsut check out samsung website and see the differences aside from the chip in the TV. also go to the avsforums because those guys really know their stuff.

ALSO ... a big question ... are you going to be playing PS2 on your TV?

yeah, PS2 and Xbox (i've already got the hi-def pack for the xbox)

the HL-P5063W looks really nice - and with the positive reviews its getting here it will likely be what i get.--- now i just need to find a good price for it

 

[jst0ney]

I'll chime in for DLP. Plasma is on the way out IMHO.

 

[purbeast0]

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: purbeast0

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: purbeast0
rallispec: HLN is the older model. HLP is the newer one (of that same price range). they have a new line as well that has the HD2+ chip (better than the HD3 chip). the HLN has (i believe) the HD2 chip, the HLP has the HD3 chip, and the other one (that runs about $700 - $800 more for the same size as the HD3 chip) is the HD2+ chip.

you could get the HLP46 series for about $2400 now. i have the HLP50 and that thing is amazing, i strongly recomment it.

EDIT: and IMO, when i was doing research of about a month, i personally think the picture quality goes in the following order:

DLP > LCD > Plasma

again, its my opinion, but all around the pic s on the DLP were the best by a good amount. maybe its just the samsung is so amazing .

thanks for the info --

I really wish i could find a place that a few of these tv's on display to compare them side by side.

do you think the HD3 is noticeably better than the HD2 chip?

well i personally can't tell you. i know the actual TV physically looks identical except for one part on the HLN that is silver on the HLP, or vice versa. there are many features of my TV and specs that i honestly can tell you I have no idea what they mean

you should jsut check out samsung website and see the differences aside from the chip in the TV. also go to the avsforums because those guys really know their stuff.

ALSO ... a big question ... are you going to be playing PS2 on your TV?

yeah, PS2 and Xbox (i've already got the hi-def pack for the xbox)

the HL-P5063W looks really nice - and with the positive reviews its getting here it will likely be what i get.--- now i just need to find a good price for it

well the problem with the PS2 is that many of the games lag. i have never really played ps2 hooked up via the HD pack because I let my GF's brothers borrow mine like 8 months ago and I have no urge to go back to playing it any time soon.

i heard it lags because many of the games don't support 480p, the majority support 480i which must be upconverted on the TV to hit 480p isntead, and this upconverting causes a split second delay, which can be critical in games where timing means something.

just a thought to you if you are seriously considering it, that maybe you should bring your ps2 w/a few games and your HD pack and hook it up in the store before you buy it so that you can see it for yourself.

also, they make a 46" tv in the same model line, if you didn't want to pay for the 50" one. either way, with that model you will be so happy, trust me

 

[Qwest]

what's the difference between Rear Projection LCD and a regular ol LCD?
i was reading this guide on CNET

is there any difference? TV n00b here.

 

[Apex]

Originally posted by: MeanMeosh

Originally posted by: Rallispec

Originally posted by: purbeast0
rallispec: HLN is the older model. HLP is the newer one (of that same price range). they have a new line as well that has the HD2+ chip (better than the HD3 chip). the HLN has (i believe) the HD2 chip, the HLP has the HD3 chip, and the other one (that runs about $700 - $800 more for the same size as the HD3 chip) is the HD2+ chip.

you could get the HLP46 series for about $2400 now. i have the HLP50 and that thing is amazing, i strongly recomment it.

EDIT: and IMO, when i was doing research of about a month, i personally think the picture quality goes in the following order:

DLP > LCD > Plasma

again, its my opinion, but all around the pic s on the DLP were the best by a good amount. maybe its just the samsung is so amazing .

thanks for the info --

I really wish i could find a place that a few of these tv's on display to compare them side by side.

do you think the HD3 is noticeably better than the HD2 chip?

rallispec: bestbuy has a lot of these tvs on display. from the research i did before i bought my tv (HLP5063W), HD2 << HD 3 < HD2+

but the HD2+ models are about 600 - 1000 more, so i settled for the 5063W and the HD3 chip. i've had it for about 2 months now, and haven't had any problems with it. i have it facing my patio doors. i leave the blinds open most of the day and the room is lit by the patio doors. i can still watch this tv without any problems at all.

Actually, when we're talking strictly about the chip, HD2+ > HD2 > HD3.

However, the technology around the display itself has evolved, and HD3 based sets are newer than HD2. HD3 based sets tend to be better than HD2.

 

[Night201]

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasoni...sm/oid/96199/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

 

[Rallispec]

what do you think of this?:
Samsung 46" DLP? HDTV Monitor (HL-P4663W)

$1999 at circuit city, available at the store right now - seems like a decent deal.

also - is the Cityadvantage Protection Plan worth it ($299)




yay or nay?!

 

[MeanMeosh]

Originally posted by: Rallispec
what do you think of this?:
Samsung 46" DLP? HDTV Monitor (HL-P4663W)

$1999 at circuit city, available at the store right now - seems like a decent deal.

also - is the Cityadvantage Protection Plan worth it ($299)




yay or nay?!

that's an excellent choice (of course, i'm biased cause i own the big brother of hte tv =P).

and the protection plan is most definitely worth it. at the very least, you can get the bulb changed before the plan runs out - and the bulb costs $300. this will also take care of any other problem you have.

edit: if possible, pricematch it so that you can get it lower =P

 

[Rallispec]

Originally posted by: MeanMeosh

Originally posted by: Rallispec
what do you think of this?:
Samsung 46" DLP? HDTV Monitor (HL-P4663W)

$1999 at circuit city, available at the store right now - seems like a decent deal.

also - is the Cityadvantage Protection Plan worth it ($299)




yay or nay?!

that's an excellent choice (of course, i'm biased cause i own the big brother of hte tv =P).

and the protection plan is most definitely worth it. at the very least, you can get the bulb changed before the plan runs out - and the bulb costs $300. this will also take care of any other problem you have.

edit: if possible, pricematch it so that you can get it lower =P

thanks -- i'll post pics when it's all set up
(trying to see if anyone local has a lower price to match against --- can't find anyone yet)