Home Theater/HDTV/et al...

bmwracer wrote:
LOL.

That would be an LG... They bought Zenith a few years back. :mrgreen:

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I know ;)

Honestly, I'd probably go for a Sharp Aquos or a Sony LCD...if you wanna drop some mad coin maybe a Pioneer Kuro...but you have so many options honestly.

:victory:

My sis just got a 32" Samsung, and they're really happy with it. $799 at costco.
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well, my shopping for a TV is pretty much over w/ the series of dental work i need done... hopefully, the crown lasts longer and gives me more joy than a new TV.

krim wrote:My sis just got a 32" Samsung, and they're really happy with it. $799 at costco.
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Pretty good price...but if were getting a flat panel, if I could help it, I would go for at least 40" :)

well, my shopping for a TV is pretty much over w/ the series of dental work i need done... hopefully, the crown lasts longer and gives me more joy than a new TV.

You know what they say...."Take care of only the teeth you want to keep."

Yeah, their living room really doesn't warrant anything above a 37" though. I haven't seen it in person yet, but i think i'll bring the upscaling DVD player over when i visit next and see how that goes.

krim wrote:Yeah, their living room really doesn't warrant anything above a 37" though. I haven't seen it in person yet, but i think i'll bring the upscaling DVD player over when i visit next and see how that goes.

I understand. You gotta buy what fits your personal space.

krim wrote:well, my shopping for a TV is pretty much over w/ the series of dental work i need done... hopefully, the crown lasts longer and gives me more joy than a new TV.

I hear ya: my car needs new suspension bushings, front control arms, and rear shock tower mounts... Maybe a HDTV is wishful thinking for the moment. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
I hear ya: my car needs new suspension bushings, front control arms, and rear shock tower mounts... Maybe a HDTV is wishful thinking for the moment. :sweat:

Dude just hold off for a few more months until the holiday shopping season...Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales usually offer killer deals on HDTVs...you could probably score a pretty sweet deal then...I'm virtually certain....especially this year with the slow ass economy...you know retailers are going to have to push hard to make up for poor retail sales this year by going balls out during the final quarter of '08.

bmwracer wrote:
I hear ya: my car needs new suspension bushings, front control arms, and rear shock tower mounts... Maybe a HDTV is wishful thinking for the moment. :sweat:

what did you do to your arms? or are they the kind that need to be replaced when one part is bad.

krim wrote:what did you do to your arms? or are they the kind that need to be replaced when one part is bad.

The whole thing has to be replaced, since the bushing is bonded to the arm. :sweat:

Oh yeah, my acura's rear arms were like that.

anyhoo... no HDTV for me.. at least for the near future...

krim wrote:anyhoo... no HDTV for me.. at least for the near future...

Yeah, I might have to wait 'til the holiday season for some deals. :fingerscrossed:

Tu_triky wrote:Pretty good price...but if were getting a flat panel, if I could help it, I would go for at least 40"

Yeah, at least 40" and no more than 47"

Been doing a lot of reading on the new 120Hz-motion enhancement... Seems like it's not that big of an improvement over the standard 60Hz HDTVs.

bmwracer wrote:
Yeah, at least 40" and no more than 47"

Been doing a lot of reading on the new 120Hz-motion enhancement... Seems like it's not that big of an improvement over the standard 60Hz HDTVs.

Yeah I don't have motion flow on my Bravia but I can tell you honestly I haven't seen any ghosting or motion blur on my TV, either on DVDs or television programming.

Gehh, I'm overwhelmed with all the manufacturers, models, and technology choices... :sweat:

The only thing I'm sure about at the moment is that it'll be an LCD and support 1080p... Other than that, :nut: :rolleyes:

:beaten:

bmwracer wrote:Gehh, I'm overwhelmed with all the manufacturers, models, and technology choices... :sweat:

The only thing I'm sure about at the moment is that it'll be an LCD and support 1080p... Other than that, :nut: :rolleyes:

:beaten:

I thought you were overwhelmed by the bushings on your car. Hold firm grasshopper if you wait, as I mentioned, for Cyber Monday or Black Friday deals you could score a killer deal...moreover, until then you should have enough time to research your tv of choice.

Tu_triky wrote:I thought you were overwhelmed by the bushings on your car.

Only by the cost, not by the choices, which is zero. :beaten:

Hold firm grasshopper if you wait, as I mentioned, for Cyber Monday or Black Friday deals you could score a killer deal...moreover, until then you should have enough time to research your tv of choice.

I've yet to even narrow down manufacturers and/or a screen size. :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
I've yet to even narrow down manufacturers and/or a screen size. :sweat:

Man, you have the internet at your finger tips, AVS forum, and a million other sites...you'll find the info you need and be able to make an informed choice. :victory:

Tu_triky wrote:Man, you have the internet at your finger tips, AVS forum, and a million other sites...you'll find the info you need and be able to make an informed choice. :victory:

Information and opinion overload from the 'net at the moment... :sweat:

bmwracer wrote:
Information and opinion overload from the 'net at the moment... :sweat:

It happens... :bonk:

Tu_triky wrote:It happens... :bonk:

Trying to weed through all the threads in the AVS forum.... Phew. :sweat:

Looks like the Sony and Samsung brand has received the most praise... At a price.