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  • 32" LCD

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  • 42" plasma (no name shit)

    5 35.71%

  • 51" rear projection

    1 7.14%

  • front projection home theater 90"

    3 21.43%
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Thread: Cant Decide on a TV

  1. 03-27-2006, 12:09 AM #1
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    Cant Decide on a TV

    Im lookin into buying a new tv in the price range of about $1500 and cant decide which to buy
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  2. 03-27-2006, 02:48 AM #2
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    Plasma is tha sheit mang.
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  3. 03-27-2006, 07:27 AM #3
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    Quote Originally Posted by C_Bino
    Plasma is tha sheit mang.
    Second that....
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  4. 03-27-2006, 08:01 AM #4
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    I've read that plasma tvs only last about 2-3 yrs.
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  5. 03-27-2006, 08:03 AM #5
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    Who needs TV when we got Skoopy.com

    http://media.skoopy.com/vids/vid_00973.wmv

    how bout working an extra week, and getting a bigger LCD or Plasma
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  6. 03-27-2006, 08:05 AM #6
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  7. 03-27-2006, 08:09 AM #7
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    dont go plasma. lcd is much better. the only advantage of plasma is size, not quality.. if it wasnt for your price range id say actually go with a 52" rear projection. mitsubishi is making one that is 1080p. amazing picture.
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  8. 03-27-2006, 08:31 AM #8
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  9. 03-27-2006, 02:24 PM #9
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    Pixels burn out on plasma's after a couple years, I'd go with LCD.
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  10. 03-27-2006, 02:26 PM #10
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    Quote Originally Posted by Cardio Kitten
    Pixels burn out on plasma's after a couple years, I'd go with LCD.
    they both end up goin at the same time. plasmas + lcd
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    Come on guys this is just like cycle advice. Give me some stats:
    How big is the room?
    How far will you be from your TV?
    Is your room dark all the time?
    What are you replacing?
    Did you like your last TV?
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  12. 03-27-2006, 06:21 PM #12
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    Quote Originally Posted by Wiggum
    I've read that plasma tvs only last about 2-3 yrs.
    When plasma' first came out they lasted about 20,000 hours now they claim to last 60,000 so even if your tv is on for 24 hours a day thats still 7 years
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  13. 03-27-2006, 06:29 PM #13
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    Quote Originally Posted by MeanMachine2000
    When plasma' first came out they lasted about 20,000 hours now they claim to last 60,000 so even if your tv is on for 24 hours a day thats still 7 years
    a year ago when i bought my tv plasma's were expected to last ~10 years
    i went with lcd because they are expected to last ~20 years and it was less expensive

    i believe the only advantage to a plasma is the flat panel...personally i love my lcd and would buy another
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  14. 03-27-2006, 06:30 PM #14
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    Quote Originally Posted by Streaker
    Come on guys this is just like cycle advice. Give me some stats:
    How big is the room?
    How far will you be from your TV?
    Is your room dark all the time?
    What are you replacing?
    Did you like your last TV?
    my room is about 16' x 12' so I'll be abot 10' away, theres one sliding glass door and one window so with black curtains I could keep it pretty dark and I am replacing a 32" Hitatchi tube tv which is my roomates and Im moving out so i need a new one. I have a 20" flatscreen which was fine for my bedroom but now is just too small
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  15. 03-28-2006, 10:06 PM #15
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    either the 42 or 32.
    I got a 42 inch Song Wega the thing is awesome.

    my neighbor just got a 62 inch Mitsubishi Rear projection and it looks like sh1t dont waste your money on old technology
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  17. 03-28-2006, 11:01 PM #17
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    It depends, you play alot of games buy the LCD...even look into a DLP projection. Plasma for every day TV watching is the way to go though. Dont believe that shit about life of pixels or "gas" and other BS...obviously stuff can go wrong but if it works right it will last a long time.
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  19. 03-29-2006, 10:03 AM #19
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    Quote Originally Posted by SVTMuscle
    either the 42 or 32.
    I got a 42 inch Song Wega the thing is awesome.

    my neighbor just got a 62 inch Mitsubishi Rear projection and it looks like sh1t dont waste your money on old technology
    exactly what i said.. i sell tv's. ya a plasma looks cool hanging on the walll but theres no way to help out with the picture over time like how rear projection you can change the bulb after every couple years. also he said he had 1500 to spend on the tv.. if you get a plasma or lcd it will cost you between 500-1000 just to hang it on the wall. (the right way)
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    Quote Originally Posted by Streaker
    Come on guys this is just like cycle advice. Give me some stats:
    How big is the room?
    How far will you be from your TV?
    Is your room dark all the time?
    What are you replacing?
    Did you like your last TV?



    lol, you an interior decorator?
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  21. 03-29-2006, 04:41 PM #21
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    plasmas dont give the best color, try the dlp's,hdila's and 3 chip lcd that sony makes
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    Quote Originally Posted by roidattack
    lol, you an interior decorator?
    Nope I just paid for college by selling TV's and home audio.
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  23. 03-29-2006, 04:57 PM #23
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    Quote Originally Posted by anaBROLIC
    dont go plasma. lcd is much better. the only advantage of plasma is size, not quality.. if it wasnt for your price range id say actually go with a 52" rear projection. mitsubishi is making one that is 1080p. amazing picture.
    Exactly, plasmas are weak and images can burn into them.

    This morning I bought a 50 inch Sony HDTV LCD flat screen/panel and it's OFF THE CHAIN!!!

    Playing the 360 w/my son is an incredible experience on that thing.

    Matter of fact, f-this, I'm off to go enjoy it!

    ~SC~
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    Quote Originally Posted by MeanMachine2000
    my room is about 16' x 12' so I'll be abot 10' away, theres one sliding glass door and one window so with black curtains I could keep it pretty dark and I am replacing a 32" Hitatchi tube tv which is my roomates and Im moving out so i need a new one. I have a 20" flatscreen which was fine for my bedroom but now is just too small
    If you were happy with the 32" Hitachi then I would go with LCD. Just be sure to check the contrast levels on the LCD. Some LCD screens have a lot of trouble showing contrast in dark parts of movies. So while watching a dark movie like Sin City you will not be able to see anything.
    If you want to go bigger look into DLP. You can't hang them on the wall but most are less then 20" deep. I would avoid Plasma and old school projection.
    I have a 42" Sony rear screen LCD that I hate due to contrast problems. Have fun shopping.
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    fvk it. throw out your tv. I don't even own one.
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    i got a 42' magnavox plasma for about 2000 from best buy. great tv i watch oprah if i have to
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