Thinking about buying a new widescreen tv. Any input here?

[FortFunFoSho]

Went to best buy today. Got all caught up in the idea of buying a new tv.

42-50" widescreen.

Liked the Toshibas and one Sony.

Any input here?

 

[toekramp]

s-video input

 

[kami]

I'm very happy with my 50" Toshiba. Owned it since early may of this year.

I'd have sex with it if it was possible.

 

[Ameesh]

what is your budget? i just bought a samsung dlp and couldnt be happier

 

[FortFunFoSho]

those dlps are mad tight.


best buy currently has no interest financing for a year.. so the budget. mehh..
but I think 1500-2000...

 

[TechnoKid]

Don't get a sony without an extended warranty.

You'd be better off getting a Toshiba or a Mitsubishi.

Or possibly a Samsung DLP projection if it is in your price range, or an RCA HDLP50W151 DLP projection.

 

[conjur]

Mitsu...Mitsu...Mitsu!

 

[T2T III]

Originally posted by: toekramp
s-video input

Really? I was thinking more along the lines of component inputs or even a DVI input.

 

Save your money.

 

[Kelemvor]

Be ready for every show you want to have fat people in them because you have to stretch everything. Otherwise you get burn in along the sides.

 

[TheCorm]

Originally posted by: Tiles2Tech

Originally posted by: toekramp
s-video input

Really? I was thinking more along the lines of component inputs or even a DVI input.

God some of us are so freaking helpful!!......

I was thinking of putting EXACTLY the same when I was entering the thread

 

[FeathersMcGraw]

Originally posted by: FrankyJunior
Be ready for every show you want to have fat people in them because you have to stretch everything. Otherwise you get burn in along the sides.

Only if you use a linear stretch mode. Quite a few sets have a feature where you leave the center of the image untouched and stretching only occurs at the edges.

Or you could just exclusively watch widescreen content.

 

[Doggiedog]

True about the Sony. Don't buy one without the extended warranty. Unfortunately, I know from experience.

For me, I just bought a 50" Panasonc 50LC13 LCD RPTV for $2400 2 or 3 weeks ago. I love it. The picture is fantastic, is very compact and weighs only 80lbs.

There are a bunch of new LCD RPTVs out on the market now but the cheapest is either the Panny or the 43" Sony LCD RPTV that just came out last week. DLPs are still quite expensive compared to most of the LCD RPTVs although the picture quality is arguably better.

If you are interest in standard CRT RPTVs, Hitachi makes some of the best.

go to AVS Forum and do some research.

Let us know what you end up getting.

 

[vetteguy]

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
True about the Sony. Don't buy one without the extended warranty. Unfortunately, I know from experience.

For me, I just bought a 50" Panasonc 50LC13 LCD RPTV for $2400 2 or 3 weeks ago. I love it. The picture is fantastic, is very compact and weighs only 80lbs.

There are a bunch of new LCD RPTVs out on the market now but the cheapest is either the Panny or the 43" Sony LCD RPTV that just came out last week. DLPs are still quite expensive compared to most of the LCD RPTVs although the picture quality is arguably better.

If you are interest in standard CRT RPTVs, Hitachi makes some of the best.

go to AVS Forum and do some research.

Let us know what you end up getting.

I second the Panasonic 50LC13...I have the same one and I love it. Picture is awesome, and in a VERY small cabinet!

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: vetteguy

Originally posted by: Doggiedog
True about the Sony. Don't buy one without the extended warranty. Unfortunately, I know from experience.

For me, I just bought a 50" Panasonc 50LC13 LCD RPTV for $2400 2 or 3 weeks ago. I love it. The picture is fantastic, is very compact and weighs only 80lbs.

There are a bunch of new LCD RPTVs out on the market now but the cheapest is either the Panny or the 43" Sony LCD RPTV that just came out last week. DLPs are still quite expensive compared to most of the LCD RPTVs although the picture quality is arguably better.

If you are interest in standard CRT RPTVs, Hitachi makes some of the best.

go to AVS Forum and do some research.

Let us know what you end up getting.

I second the Panasonic 50LC13...I have the same one and I love it. Picture is awesome, and in a VERY small cabinet!

Cool. 3 guys on ATOT with the 50LC13. Benchiu has one too.

How much did you pay BTW?

 

[lokiju]

the newer samsung with the dlp is real nice pic quality but a bit pricey for a projection.

 

[Amused]

Get the Samsung DLP if your budget at all allows it. There is nothing more annoying than fretting over burn-in issues with a CRT based RPTV. With the Samsung, you can watch 4:3 content without stretching it because of burn-in worries.

If you cannot afford a DLP, I suggest Hitachi Ultravision series for a CRT based RPTV.

 

[TooOne21]

Hitachi

Get any of the S Series.

Do not need to waste your money on the internal HD tuner. Your cable company should be getting HD signals and will have the converter box for you.

I am getting the HIT 51S500

Check that out... Hitachi makes the guns for most all projection TVs and Hitachi has glass lenses and Sony uses plastic.

If you can get DLP get it. If you want to stay around $2000 get the 51S500. Great TV.

 

[Richard98]

I have the Hitachi 51swx and it has great pq. I'd recommend looking around as much as possible and comparing the picture on various sets. I had planned to buy a Toshiba, but the Hitachi looked better to my eyes. Also, try different viewing angles if you do not plan to sit directly in front of the set. The stretch mode on mine is pretty lousy, but I've read they've improved it on the newer models.
I think the extended warranty is a good idea as the RPTVs do not seem to be as reliable as tube TVs.

 

[Doggiedog]

Originally posted by: Richard98
I have the Hitachi 51swx and it has great pq. I'd recommend looking around as much as possible and comparing the picture on various sets. I had planned to buy a Toshiba, but the Hitachi looked better to my eyes. Also, try different viewing angles if you do not plan to sit directly in front of the set. The stretch mode on mine is pretty lousy, but I've read they've improved it on the newer models.
I think the extended warranty is a good idea as the RPTVs do not seem to be as reliable as tube TVs.

Same here, I was looking to buy an RPTV and fell in love with the 51SWX20B. It definitely has the best picture quality IMO. I realized I needed something smaller though and got the Panny instead.

 

[monotony]

I have the 65" Toshiba and I love it. Bought it online w/ white glove delivery and saved a good little bit on the best buy price.

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