TV purchase question
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Cargo Master
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From: Frequently frozen MN
TV purchase question
Hi,
With all of the deals going on, I may succumb and buy a new TV.
However, I have a fundamental question.
I don't have, and may never have HD programming ( I grew up with fuzzy black and white stuff, so it really doesn't matter to me).
Given that would a 1080p or whatever be OK with standard programming?
In other words will it function as well as my old reliables. I know that I won't get the WONDER of its capabilities without HD, I just don't want to lose anything with an upgrade
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving ( the forgotten holiday)
With all of the deals going on, I may succumb and buy a new TV.
However, I have a fundamental question.
I don't have, and may never have HD programming ( I grew up with fuzzy black and white stuff, so it really doesn't matter to me).
Given that would a 1080p or whatever be OK with standard programming?
In other words will it function as well as my old reliables. I know that I won't get the WONDER of its capabilities without HD, I just don't want to lose anything with an upgrade
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving ( the forgotten holiday)
Post Fiend
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Get the HD TV. You may not have a HD available to you (like me) but you might want to connect a game controller or a BluRay DVD to get the ultra sharp pics. Even if you don`t do that you will not lose anything in picture quality.
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Given that would a 1080p or whatever be OK with standard programming?
In other words will it function as well as my old reliables. I know that I won't get the WONDER of its capabilities without HD, I just don't want to lose anything with an upgrade
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving ( the forgotten holiday)
In other words will it function as well as my old reliables. I know that I won't get the WONDER of its capabilities without HD, I just don't want to lose anything with an upgrade
Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving ( the forgotten holiday)
pedant
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You're only getting REAL 1080P on BluRay anyhow. The rest is just upconverted.
For someone who just wants to watch a show or movie I would suggest they spend the difference on a larger screen or speakers.
I just bought a 120hz 37" Vizio cheap because it's not the latest model.
Its picture quality is still FAR more than I had, or expected at the $400 OTD price point.
For someone who just wants to watch a show or movie I would suggest they spend the difference on a larger screen or speakers.
I just bought a 120hz 37" Vizio cheap because it's not the latest model.
Its picture quality is still FAR more than I had, or expected at the $400 OTD price point.
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I just picked up a 46" Phillips 1080 LED LCD for $ 850.00. I targeted LED due to the enhanced picture. It is great for sports, games, etc. The HD is better than the 40" Sony LCD it replaced.
Ultimately. you just gotta decide what your standard is and go for it. There are so many options out there it is easy to get frustrated and just do nothing.
Good luck.
Ultimately. you just gotta decide what your standard is and go for it. There are so many options out there it is easy to get frustrated and just do nothing.
Good luck.
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my experience so far with lcd tv's. My first was a westinghouse 42 inch 1080p, got 4 0r 5 years ago. a year later after the warranty expired a dark cloudy spot about the size of beer can in the shape of texas appeared on the top right section of the screen. it's more noticeable when the image on the screen is white. I sent that tv to the kids room and they still use it to this day. I replaced it with a 55 inch sony bravia and shelled out almost 300 dollars for the 3 extended warranty. a little over 2 years had passed when a thin line appeared on the right side of the screen and the tv had to be replaced with a new one. My warranty on the current set will expire next march. I may go with plazma if this one dies.
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Well this is a timely thread. All of my TV's are old and of course the old style, just a hare better than tube I suppose.
My biggest TV has the hour glass look, has for quite some time. Everyone is on me to do an upgrade.
My biggest TV has the hour glass look, has for quite some time. Everyone is on me to do an upgrade.
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