Ok, I've spent some time browsing around, so hopefully this will not sound too ignorant:
We have done some remodelling, and in the process moved our direct view Sony (27")to another room. After doing that, I realize I just don't want to ever move it again, and since another TV died anyway, time for something new.
Here are the basics:
- We sit about 8-9 feet from the screen, about a 15 to 20 degree angle, ie not directly in front.
- We watch 90% standard cable broadcasts, with DVD rentals for movies
- HD is a nice to have, but I do not currently have the box. (we are Cablevision in Connecticut)
- We are NOT super fussy about the picture quality. Not to say we want crap, but some of the posts I've read are WAY over the top compared to what our standards are!
- Room is usually pretty well lit, as we are normally reading the paper or a magazine when watching TV. With DVD's the room is a little darker.
- Budget is no more than $2500
- No room for a front projector, due to room layout
I am intriqued by the new Samsung DLP and some of the other RP LCD models.
Am I ok thinking something like a 46 or 50" LCD or DLP RPTV is an OK choice? But now I read that these 16:9 sets can look pretty bad on 4:3 material. Also we watch a lot of tennis and auto racing, so there are some fast moving things on the screen.
Thanks!
Paul
We have done some remodelling, and in the process moved our direct view Sony (27")to another room. After doing that, I realize I just don't want to ever move it again, and since another TV died anyway, time for something new.
Here are the basics:
- We sit about 8-9 feet from the screen, about a 15 to 20 degree angle, ie not directly in front.
- We watch 90% standard cable broadcasts, with DVD rentals for movies
- HD is a nice to have, but I do not currently have the box. (we are Cablevision in Connecticut)
- We are NOT super fussy about the picture quality. Not to say we want crap, but some of the posts I've read are WAY over the top compared to what our standards are!
- Room is usually pretty well lit, as we are normally reading the paper or a magazine when watching TV. With DVD's the room is a little darker.
- Budget is no more than $2500
- No room for a front projector, due to room layout
I am intriqued by the new Samsung DLP and some of the other RP LCD models.
Am I ok thinking something like a 46 or 50" LCD or DLP RPTV is an OK choice? But now I read that these 16:9 sets can look pretty bad on 4:3 material. Also we watch a lot of tennis and auto racing, so there are some fast moving things on the screen.
Thanks!
Paul
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