So I bought a new TV today (With pics)

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Chaotic42

Chaotic42

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Originally posted by: CaesaR
Any reason why you picked this over the 61" DLP? I don't know much about these technical specs and thats why the question
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The DLP's color was lacking. This plasma screen really jumped out at me. It's very bright and very colorful. It doesn't come across in the photograph, of course.

Go to Best Buy or Circuit City or whatever and look at the difference in a rear-projection TV and a plasma. There's just no comparing them.
 
Scarpozzi

Scarpozzi

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Nice set...I want to get a new one one of these days. I'm still running a 27 inch media display made by princeton graphics... It's a CRT and huge. I need to get a flat panel or projection in the 42-60" range.
 
jpeyton

jpeyton

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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: CaesaR
Any reason why you picked this over the 61" DLP? I don't know much about these technical specs and thats why the question
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The DLP's color was lacking. This plasma screen really jumped out at me. It's very bright and very colorful. It doesn't come across in the photograph, of course.

Go to Best Buy or Circuit City or whatever and look at the difference in a rear-projection TV and a plasma. There's just no comparing them.
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While I agree (the colors on a plasma set have more "pop"), size does matter. Sitting 7 feet away from a 42" set vs. a 61" set are different experiences. Buy the best set for your viewing distance.
 
Koing

Koing

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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: CaesaR
Any reason why you picked this over the 61" DLP? I don't know much about these technical specs and thats why the question
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The DLP's color was lacking. This plasma screen really jumped out at me. It's very bright and very colorful. It doesn't come across in the photograph, of course.

Go to Best Buy or Circuit City or whatever and look at the difference in a rear-projection TV and a plasma. There's just no comparing them.
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Becareful the shops didn't have the plasma set at scorch your eyeballs out brightness and throws all the other colours out of whack :p. They often do this on the their tvs to have then 'grab' you :p.

Very nice upgrade :thumbsup:

Koing
 
aphex

aphex

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Originally posted by: biggestmuff
nothing like purchasing an outdated set...and plasma at that.
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everything is outdated by the time it hits stores.

Rock on OP! enjoy the tv!
 
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SSP

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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: CaesaR
Any reason why you picked this over the 61" DLP? I don't know much about these technical specs and thats why the question
Click to expand...

The DLP's color was lacking. This plasma screen really jumped out at me. It's very bright and very colorful. It doesn't come across in the photograph, of course.

Go to Best Buy or Circuit City or whatever and look at the difference in a rear-projection TV and a plasma. There's just no comparing them.
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But those sets are configured in a sh!tty way. Some look good some don't while sharing the same crappy feed. At least the ones I've been to.
 
JEDIYoda

JEDIYoda

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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
nothing like purchasing an outdated set...and plasma at that.
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Uh, oh, here comes the alpha nerd to try and make me feel bad about my new TV. Trust me, it's an improvement and I didn't feel like spending any more than I did. As of yet I don't regret my purchase, and if I do, I can return it with no questions asked within 30 days.
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Actually the Alpha nerd probably uses a 15 inch monitor for his computer and a 19inch TV bought at k-mart for his familys viewing pleasure....rofl
 
jpeyton

jpeyton

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Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Art Vandelay
Congrats, now hookup the Xbox 360! :beer:
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Isn't gaming on a plasma a no-no due to burn in?
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Oh Christ :roll:
 
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spidey07

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Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Art Vandelay
Congrats, now hookup the Xbox 360! :beer:
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Isn't gaming on a plasma a no-no due to burn in?
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Yes, coupled with the fact plasmas only last about two years.
:disgust:

In all seriosness, play all the games you want on a plasma. 360 looks awesome on a plasma - the colors are incredible.
 
Chaotic42

Chaotic42

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Originally posted by: jpeyton
While I agree (the colors on a plasma set have more "pop"), size does matter. Sitting 7 feet away from a 42" set vs. a 61" set are different experiences. Buy the best set for your viewing distance.
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Heh, that was my point to my roomate. I bought the TV, but I did want to get his input because he's going to be watching it too and whatnot. He was big on the plasma, but I was concerned about the size. I really would have liked a 50", I think that would have been just about perfect. It was also considerably more expensive.

I sit right at 12' from the TV and it's far enough away that I don't get that up-close pixelation look, but it's still a nice size.

On a bad note, my poor 24" Dell LCD looks like crap now. :p

Edit: In reference to the gaming, from what the guy at Best Buy said, they run demos with static icons on the screen for 10 hours per day with no problems. Even if I did get a burn in, the TV has the ability to "wash" the picture.

I've done some research on plasma displays, and while it's still possible, burn-in isn't nearly as big of an issue as everyone says.
 
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great TV. I was looking at getting a plasma but I wasn't sure if I liked how it looks like there is a glass screen in front of the image.

I ended up getting the 42" 1080p for 1500 from best buy during that weekend sale.
 
mrSHEiK124

mrSHEiK124

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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: CaesaR
Any reason why you picked this over the 61" DLP? I don't know much about these technical specs and thats why the question
Click to expand...

The DLP's color was lacking. This plasma screen really jumped out at me. It's very bright and very colorful. It doesn't come across in the photograph, of course.

Go to Best Buy or Circuit City or whatever and look at the difference in a rear-projection TV and a plasma. There's just no comparing them.
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LCD, DLP, RPTV > Plasma
Weak sauce, congrats though.
 
Raduque

Raduque

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lol @ stuff balanced precariously on 27" CRT

Nice TV man, but I wouldn't trade my 52" rpCRT for it :D

edit: man i feel stupid, I mistypes the size of my own TV :(
 
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Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Now for sound? :evil:
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Since he maxed his budget on the TV, what cinema surroundsound systems would you suggest for only a few hundred?
 
Fritzo

Fritzo

Lifer
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Originally posted by: Chaotic42
Originally posted by: biggestmuff
nothing like purchasing an outdated set...and plasma at that.
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Uh, oh, here comes the alpha nerd to try and make me feel bad about my new TV. Trust me, it's an improvement and I didn't feel like spending any more than I did. As of yet I don't regret my purchase, and if I do, I can return it with no questions asked within 30 days.
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Yet, he won't put up a pic of HIS tv because he's using his mom's 27" RCA console.

I went with the Samsung LCD.
 
Fritzo

Fritzo

Lifer
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Originally posted by: jpeyton
Originally posted by: Rudee
Originally posted by: Art Vandelay
Congrats, now hookup the Xbox 360! :beer:
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Isn't gaming on a plasma a no-no due to burn in?
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Oh Christ :roll:
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No, he has a point. Newer sets have burn in protection, but it's usually a "burn in clearing" utility that you have to run once in a while.
 
YOyoYOhowsDAjello

YOyoYOhowsDAjello

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Originally posted by: HomeAppraiser
Originally posted by: YOyoYOhowsDAjello
Now for sound? :evil:
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Since he maxed his budget on the TV, what cinema surroundsound systems would you suggest for only a few hundred?
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I guess

Onkyo HTIB for the easy route.
590 on a very tight budget, 790 for a bit more

Alternatively pick up a budget receiver, a dayton sub, and some speakers that are on sale (like Infinity Primus at CC right now, or Polk R-series when they go on sale at fry's) and put together a system.
(Athena Micra would be another option)
 
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