I'm in the market to buy a television & need assistance.

[ParkingLotFlagDude]

(i do agree though, and i am on the verge of getting a 42" samsung DLP...i use the site very frequently.

I bought a 43" Samsung DLP  last winter and LOVE it   

[Tomahawk]

Good info, Wingspan. My biggest issue with DLP and other rear-projection systems is off-angle viewing. Some models are pretty bad when you step just a few feet to one side, or even if you are sitting higher or lower than the ideal.

I believe most of the newer rear projection televisions have alleviated the off-angle viewing.

[Cerevant]

there's relatively no difference between a DLP and a Plasma screen if you are further than 7 feet from the screen while viewing. no ones eyes are that good.

Agree

even within 7 feet, it's very hard to tell the difference. almost impossible, considering that there are so few televisions that show true HD resolution (1080p)...there's a difference between converting it, and showing it true. and virtually nothing is actually broadcasted at 1080p. most of the broadcasts are at 720p or 720i.

False.  High definition is either 1080i or 720p.  No one broadcasts at 720i (waste of bandwidth) or 1080p (not enough bandwidth)

[Wingspan]

False.  High definition is either 1080i or 720p.  No one broadcasts at 720i (waste of bandwidth) or 1080p (not enough bandwidth)

i meant that as "i wasnt sure which off the top of my head"

[Seabiscuit36]

Now after buying my new Wega SXBR last weekend im trying to find the best deal on a HD Tivo from DTV.  Between looking at bestbuy/avsforum/dbsforum Im gonna be pissed off with any deal i get now.  Its from 225-550 

[Susquehanna Birder]

while plasma has the best angle veiwing. don't lump DLP with the standard rear projection (like the plasma myths), the DLP sets have a veiwing angles comparable to plasma.

DLP is just the mechanism for getting the image from the light souce to the screen. If the screen itself is junk, you'll still have issues with viewing angles.

But I understand what you're saying, since sets that have the newest technology (such as DLP) have improved their screens, as Thawk said.

[PoopyfaceMcGee]

All this chat is moot for the starter of this topic, because he said he wanted something in the 30-35" range.

[Susquehanna Birder]

Good point.

When I was shopping for HDTV, I was strongly considering a direct-view CRT model. But at the time, the screen size maxed out at about 36 inches, and I wanted to go larger. Plus, the suckers are heavy. But if I was to replace one of my secondary sets (in the 20-27 inch range), I'd strongly consider one of those.

[Susquehanna Birder]

BTW...here's another HDTV site that might be useful:

http://www.hdtvpub.com

[Tomahawk]

Good point.

When I was shopping for HDTV, I was strongly considering a direct-view CRT model. But at the time, the screen size maxed out at about 36 inches, and I wanted to go larger. Plus, the suckers are heavy. But if I was to replace one of my secondary sets (in the 20-27 inch range), I'd strongly consider one of those.

As you're well aware, I am an idiot so you shouldn't be surprised by my query of what the motherfarg is a "direct-view CRT" model? Is that a standard tube television (which present the best available picture)?

[Wingspan]

Good point.

When I was shopping for HDTV, I was strongly considering a direct-view CRT model. But at the time, the screen size maxed out at about 36 inches, and I wanted to go larger. Plus, the suckers are heavy. But if I was to replace one of my secondary sets (in the 20-27 inch range), I'd strongly consider one of those.

As you're well aware, I am an idiot so you shouldn't be surprised by my query of what the motherfarg is a "direct-view CRT" model? Is that a standard tube television (which present the best available picture)?

yes.. the standard tube flat screen HDTVs

[Cerevant]

Good point.

When I was shopping for HDTV, I was strongly considering a direct-view CRT model. But at the time, the screen size maxed out at about 36 inches, and I wanted to go larger. Plus, the suckers are heavy. But if I was to replace one of my secondary sets (in the 20-27 inch range), I'd strongly consider one of those.

As you're well aware, I am an idiot so you shouldn't be surprised by my query of what the motherfarg is a "direct-view CRT" model? Is that a standard tube television (which present the best available picture)?

yes.. the standard tube flat screen HDTVs

As opposed to rear-projection CRT TV's, which suck donkey balls.

[Tomahawk]

Ha Ha, nice job at quoting, bud.

[Cerevant]

Ha Ha, nice job at quoting, bud.

Bite me.

What is it with every farging body this week?  Lotta farging hate going on...  I know the Eagles are losing, but JFC...

[MURP]

Ha Ha, nice job at quoting, bud.

Bit me.

What is it with every farging body this week? Lotta farging hate going on... I know the Eagles are losing, but JFC...

Ha Ha, nice job at spelling, bud.