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Originally Posted by tl_boy
Thanks for the advice, esp. the DVD stuff. I have heard stuff similar to what you're saying, but it didnt make much sense to me. Can you explain what the upconverting is and does, and what sort of spec do i need to look for in my t.v.? I have heard about 720, 1080, EDTV, HDTV, true HDTV, i dont' know what any of this means... basically just tell me what to look for to get the best for my buck.
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Upconverting bascially means the DVD player will literally convert the picture quality from 480i/p to a HD quality picture, like a 720p or a 1080i. Im not 100% sure what the numbers mean, but i know what the letters at the end are. 720p is one notch below 1080p, most tech gurus say 720p is plenty since most shows and events (like football!!!) are broadcasted in 720p/1080i. The i at the end of 1080i means interlaced. If you are going to do gaming then a TV with a high P number is what you want. Most Tv's out now are 720p/1080i.
EDTV is a joke, its a marketing scam buy these companies to get individuals who dont know alot about TVs to think they are getting a GREAT picture when infact the picture looks the same as STD. HDTV is Hi Def. Most entry level HD TV's come HD Ready which means you need a set top box to descrable the HD code. Either a DirecTv hd box or a local cable provider set top box or even a HDTV tuner which is basically a box that an HDTV antenna plugs into to descramble to code.
If you can, get a TV that has built in HD tuner. that way all you need is a cable card to watch the hd signal. Im not sure if you can just plug and it will descramble, ill get back to you on that if you want.
Best bang for your buck....
Plasma-
42" Plasma-
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Speci...cation.do#tabs
or
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Phili...oductDetail.do
LCD- basically the SHARP Aquos line are IMO the best LCDs out there.
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sharp...oductDetail.do
DLP- with DLP TV's i wouldnt go smaller then a 50".
http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do
if you feel like spending the extra money on a pioneer...
http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/pn...tailsComponent
My choice would be either the Samsung DLP or Plasma, while the Aquos is great i just like the picture of plasmas alot more. One thing to note about them is that they give off alot of heat. All of the TV's I posted are great TV's honestly you should go and look at them yourself and see which is best for your situation.