HOF44 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 oh my.. our budget is roughly 2500 Don't fret, you can get a damn good TV for that price. I would recommend this one. it includes the stand and Lifetime warranty. Its just not 1080p but still a great TV. http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11095163&whse=BC&Ne=5000001+4000000&N=4001374%204294967225&Mo=2&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&Sp=C&topnav= Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 It ships with an extra bulb from the factory. Now thats sweet. You got a good deal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 is that the 60 inch 720 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 i heard that sony has the best 50 inch and if u go higher its samsung? is that correct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
In Flames Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 if you do not mind how much was it??i am looking at getting an lcd now i was thinking dlp but just love the look of the lcds, heck even plasmas are cheap now the delima i have though is to get 1080p or not from what i've read, 1080p isnt going to be broadcast for quite some time, 7+ years, but you never know. plus the price difference between the two sets are too much for me to consider. i think im gonna go with a samsung 56" dlp, they are SWEET tv's. right now, im renting a 52" zenith, although i'm returning it today, from RAC. i just wanted to know what HD was like before i dropped 2 large on a tv, and even though there arent a ton of HD channels, it's right around the corner. my biggest beef right now is directv doesnt have locals in HD yet in my area, but time warner doesnt have fox in hd, which house is one of fav shows, next to lost. so i have dtv in 2 rooms, and tw in the other, cause they have the locals in hd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted October 7, 2006 Author Share Posted October 7, 2006 The Sony's are awesome TV's, but one of the reasons besides wanting a DLP that I didn't get one is how it sticks out on each side. Well, if you spring for the 70", the "dumbo ear" speakers detatch, which is perfect if you run your set through your surround sound system all the time. 70" was just too big for my family room, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 from what i've read, 1080p isnt going to be broadcast for quite some time, 7+ years, but you never know. plus the price difference between the two sets are too much for me to consider. i think im gonna go with a samsung 56" dlp, they are SWEET tv's. right now, im renting a 52" zenith, although i'm returning it today, from RAC. i just wanted to know what HD was like before i dropped 2 large on a tv, and even though there arent a ton of HD channels, it's right around the corner. my biggest beef right now is directv doesnt have locals in HD yet in my area, but time warner doesnt have fox in hd, which house is one of fav shows, next to lost. so i have dtv in 2 rooms, and tw in the other, cause they have the locals in hd. I was thinking DLP untill I saw the Samsung 40 inch LCD, it is just amazing and I love the look of it. I currently have a 26 Samsung LCD and love it. The only thing I need to decide is 40 or 46 and 720 or 1080p If your budget is 2500 you can get a sweet LCD for that price Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TorresA Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Well, if you spring for the 70", the "dumbo ear" speakers detatch, which is perfect if you run your set through your surround sound system all the time. 70" was just too big for my family room, though. no such thing as too big :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stwasm Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 Butz..... You got the gear. Now come through with the goods. Use that TV to bring us a win Sunday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 7, 2006 Share Posted October 7, 2006 i heard that sony has the best 50 inch and if u go higher its samsung? is that correct Nope thats not correct. Sony makes great large TV's I have the 70" XBR950 from a few years ago. Some of the guys here have watched it, the picture is awesome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Ok, here's the obligatory photos, first the old HDTV, and then the new one (you'll have to excuse the flash from the camera on the screens): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Jeez, you could've gotten a car for that. Hope you enjoy it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laurent Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Got it from the Big Screen Store for $3,710 plus delivery and installation. That was 10% off, plus I got it with no interest, no payments until 2008. Never mind my previous comment, thought that thing was a LCD or Plasma.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinz4evr Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I guess you guys don't like projectors with screens over 100 inches??? Can get for less than 1000 and with the right cables you can get a Hi-Def picture. Just wondering what your thoughts were. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 Never mind my previous comment, thought that thing was a LCD or Plasma.... It's actually an LCOS rear-projection set: Liquid Crystal On Sillicon. It'a hi-bred format that's not a flat panel, but it's half the depth of a tube rear-projection, which is what i had before. It doesn't have the burn-in problems of a plasma and has a brighter picture than an LCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeanCollins Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 nice tv, but who the **** was your trim carpenter? the rosettes on you door casing are on the bottom where the plinth blocks should be :doh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 it is sonys version of the dlp what is up with the black, is that just the screen??? nevermind that is the screen, not to pleasant on the eyes i like this: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 nice tv, but who the **** was your trim carpenter? the rosettes on you door casing are on the bottom where the plinth blocks should be :doh: :laugh: The trim was done by the previous owner, who is a professional remodelor. Those are actually window casings on either side of the TV and the rosettes are in all four corners. And thanks for noticing, the elaborate window trim and moldings were among our reasons for buying the house. :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 it is sonys version of the dlp Not really. Sony's sreen similar to DLP is the LCD projection sreen. This is a LCOS screen. Its a step above both of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 I guess you guys don't like projectors with screens over 100 inches??? Can get for less than 1000 and with the right cables you can get a Hi-Def picture. Just wondering what your thoughts were. I'm actually a projector fan. The problem for me is I don't have enough light control in my room for one. If you can keep you viewing room dark they are awesome. If not you have to go with something that outputs more lumens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbooma Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Not really. Sony's sreen similar to DLP is the LCD projection sreen. This is a LCOS screen. Its a step above both of those. that is what sony says, many still say the LCD is the best technology in tv's today and even better then plasmas i will check out the lcos though, do all of them look like a box on top of a box though?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOF44 Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 that is what sony says, many still say the LCD is the best technology in tv's today and even better then plasmasi will check out the lcos though, do all of them look like a box on top of a box though?? You have to specify which technologies your talking about. There are DLP and LCD projection which are similar in pitcure quality, each with their own strengths. Both are projection technologies. LCOS is also a projection technology that is better than either of the former. Then you have true LCD flat panels which can be better than all the previously listed. The thing is a 60 or 70 inch LCD flat panel is in the >20,000K price range now. The prjection technologies for the size screen are much cheaper and in the case of LCOS almost as good, even better than some flat panel LCD's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheREALJBird Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Jbooma won't get one because it's Sony...he'll wait for Microsoft to release and LCD or DLP:silly: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted October 8, 2006 Share Posted October 8, 2006 Jbooma won't get one because it's Sony...he'll wait for Microsoft to release and LCD or DLP:silly: :doh: :doh: :doh: :laugh: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Art Monk Fan Posted October 8, 2006 Author Share Posted October 8, 2006 I can't believe the egg the Redskins just laid in NY is the first game I get to watch on my new set. How disappointing! :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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