How to choose an HDTV (A Step by Step Guide)

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  • TNT
    DVD Shrinker
    • Jan 2004
    • 1296

    How to choose an HDTV (A Step by Step Guide)

    If you know enough about video to visit these forums, then invariably you have been asked: "What HDTV should I get?" or "Which is better, Plasma or LCD?"

    Well, I got tired of answering that question, so I decided to write a step by step guide on how to choose the right TV. It can be found here.

    The next time someone asks, me, I can just direct them to my blog! (After a general answer of course.)

    Hope some of you can find use with this. If there are any recommendations, please let me know.

    Thanks!
    Beauty is in the eye of the Beer-Holder.
    I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape. - George Carlin

    How to choose an HDTV, Step by Step
  • gonwk
    Lord of Digital Video
    Lord of Digital Video
    • Dec 2005
    • 1500

    #2
    Hi TNT,

    You are the man ... just in time for the Holiday Shopping!

    THANKS!

    G!

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    • paglamon
      Lord of Digital Video
      Lord of Digital Video
      • Aug 2005
      • 2126

      #3
      Excellent ! A very methodical and scientific brain was at work !!
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      • ed klein
        Banned
        • Mar 2004
        • 880

        #4
        Great job TNT.

        I am bias towards:
        at least 3 HDMI inputs. (lots of DVD devices)
        1080P (best picture)
        over the air tuner and digital tuners built in (view it all and some free)
        at least one 1080p conponent connection (I think Sanyo is the only one who has one 1080p component connection)
        LCD (last longer)
        120hz (best for fast motion)

        My girlfriend is always complaining about her HDTV screen is too big for her front room, and that I talked her into getting too big of a screen.

        I will send her your article to read, maybe she will change her mind, but not likely.

        Last edited by ed klein; 28 Nov 2008, 12:23 AM.

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        • rago88
          Digital Video Expert
          Digital Video Expert
          • Aug 2005
          • 566

          #5
          Partial to Plasma due to the "view from any angle" thingee..
          Excellent article though...

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          • UncasMS
            Super Moderator
            • Nov 2001
            • 9047

            #6
            good job on this guide!


            (got myself an 42" lcd, 1080p two days ago and know very well what one feels like making a decision on this matter)

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            • TNT
              DVD Shrinker
              • Jan 2004
              • 1296

              #7
              Originally Posted by ed klein
              Great job TNT.

              I am bias towards:
              at least 3 HDMI inputs. (lots of DVD devices)
              1080P (best picture)
              over the air tuner and digital tuners built in (view it all and some free)
              at least one 1080p conponent connection (I think Sanyo is the only one who has one 1080p component connection)
              LCD (last longer)
              120hz (best for fast motion)

              My girlfriend is always complaining about her HDTV screen is too big for her front room, and that I talked her into getting too big of a screen.

              I will send her your article to read, maybe she will change her mind, but not likely.

              Thanks all, I hope it helps someone.

              The reason I said at least 1 HDMI input, is because If you have at least 1, you can always hook it up to a receiver or switcher, but without it, well, what can you do?
              Beauty is in the eye of the Beer-Holder.
              I'm in shape. ROUND is a shape. - George Carlin

              How to choose an HDTV, Step by Step

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              • gonwk
                Lord of Digital Video
                Lord of Digital Video
                • Dec 2005
                • 1500

                #8
                Hi folks,

                @ Ed K ... She can always mail it to me ... I will pay for S&H!

                @ Uncas ... could you tell me what Brand did you opt for!?!?
                And what was your Top Major deciding Factor in picking up this specific TV!?!? Just curious! Thanks!

                G!

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                • blutach
                  Not a god of digital video
                  • Oct 2004
                  • 24627

                  #9
                  Gee it's great to see you back here TNT

                  Regards
                  Les

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                  • doctorhardware
                    Lord of Digital Video
                    Lord of Digital Video
                    • Dec 2006
                    • 1907

                    #10
                    Lcd is good for a room that is brighter, plasma is better in a darker room. Just my 2 cents.
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                    • UncasMS
                      Super Moderator
                      • Nov 2001
                      • 9047

                      #11
                      @ Uncas ... could you tell me what Brand did you opt for!?!?
                      And what was your Top Major deciding Factor in picking up this specific TV!?!? Just curious! Thanks!


                      hi gonwk,
                      it's an LG.

                      there were a couple of things that i wanted to see in a new tv and most of it was given with this LG:

                      - lcd instead of plasma due to lower power consumption
                      - full hd resolution
                      - decent amount of connections
                      - reasonable price
                      - stylish look

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