LCD TV Advice.

[Russell]

Re: LCD TV Advice.

I have a 26" Toshiba Regza, and I really like it. The main things I have seen to look for is highest brightness, highest contrast ratio, widest viewing angle, lowest response time, refresh rate (120Hz is the latest thing, most are 60Hz), and lots of HDMI inputs.

My dad and I both bought a 42" Toshiba Regza, has been a great TV.

[goddchocula]

Re: LCD TV Advice.

Any thoughts on this TV:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN

40" is slightly smaller than I wanted but it's a great deal, and from what I can tell, a solid TV.

I don't have any direct experience with this one, but from the review on the 46" @ CNET, it seems like a pretty good tv for the money. You are going to see a little more motion blur than on the 120hz models, but on a 40" set, with the correct viewing distance, it will not be very noticeable. It has a lot of picture settings too (like most sammies) so you will be able to dial it in really well. Check on that AV forum to see what settings guys are using.

[goddchocula]

Re: LCD TV Advice.

I mentioned correct seating distance... This chart should get you in the ballpark:

[Silverstoned]

Re: LCD TV Advice.

ive seen the set up discs on DVD available on the newsgroups or torrent quite a few times too. Deffo worth setting up properly.

Ive been intending to buy one too, want a 42" but not sure if I should go for plasma or LCD, id liek to read a good comparison write up if anyone has seen one

I did a lot of research before getting my plasma. The only question you really need to ask is how well you can block out room light. If you can make the room quite dark go plasma. If you don't have that good of control over lighting (glare from a window without blinds or curtains that block out sunlight) then definitely go LCD.

[turbomeyers]

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I did a lot of research before getting my plasma. The only question you really need to ask is how well you can block out room light. If you can make the room quite dark go plasma. If you don't have that good of control over lighting (glare from a window without blinds or curtains that block out sunlight) then definitely go LCD.

he is very correct .
i run a 42 inch Hitachi plasma in my living room i use for most watching the sun is out of that room by noon so it works great for most tv . and movies . i have a smaller lcd in my bedroom for Sunday morning hotrod tv type stuff cause its very bright in there . and in my theater i have a 60 inch plasma from LG .
The 60 inch has some weird burn in that i have never experienced from any other plasma i have had . so i am talking with lg on it because my Hitachi gets video games on it for hours and never burns an image on screen. most plasmas don't have the ghosting problem anymore thanks to changes in technology but be aware its a possibility if you plan on spending days playing you ps3(or xbox if your unlucky enough to own one lol jk) where lcd has never had this issue . but the lcd has nothing on the plasmas for color and blacks .

[RedMile04]

Re: LCD TV Advice.

Any thoughts on this TV:

http://www.bestbuy.ca/catalog/prodde...gon=&langid=EN

40" is slightly smaller than I wanted but it's a great deal, and from what I can tell, a solid TV.

I just bought this same TV but the 720p version and absolutely love it. 40'' is great for me as I'm a broke student in a small apartment, so the size was right, and so was the price.

For me LCD, was the only option. We game a lot and burn in is still a big issue with plasma.

Also, for me, 1080p wasn't a priority, as I've only come across one game (MGS4) that was made in 1080p, and blue ray quality is fine for me in 720p. Saved a lot of money going with 720 too.

Hope that sort of helps.