Buying a HDTV for gaming and movies. Need advice...

ahmadka

Hi guys! Well I am thinking of buying a new HDTV, primarily for gaming, and watching HD movies..The size range I'm considering is around 37" ~ 42", .. I cant afford anything bigger :P...

So basically I have a few questions for you guys...if you could just help me out here....

1) Considering the fact that I will be using this HDTV for gaming, are there any 'special features' I should look out for in a HDTV ?? Features that can enhance my gaming experience ?

2) For the indicated size range (37" ~ 42") I am not sure if a Full HD 1080p is really recommendable or not...because many people claim that in this size range, it is hard to notice any difference between 1366x768 and 1920x1080 (although I personally think I probably will be able to notice the difference :P )..

3) In addition to the above question...If I get a Full HD 1080p LCD, it will most probably be a Philips one, because thats all I can afford...So is it better to go for a Philips 42" Full HD 1080p LCD, or a non-Full HD LCD, from a more respectable company such as Sony or Samsung ?

4) Is it better to get a slightly bigger LCD, with 'average' specifications, or a slightly smaller LCD, with somewhat 'better' specifications (contast ratio, etc..)?

5) I have seen some HDTV's being listed as 'Analogue' .. (specifically some Sony HDTVs) ?!? Why is this ? Aren't all HDTV's digital ?

I am very confused about all this, since this is my first shot at HDTVs.... If someone can help me out with the above issues, I will be very grateful ! ...Thanks people ..

hxn

what is your room size?

With a 37" TV you probably wouldnt be able to tell the difference between 720p and 1080p unless you sit up close. I would save the money and get a 720p.

anythingwt

Keep an eye out for the response time. It will be listed as 8ms, 6ms, etc. The lower the number the better. 6ms will be just fine for gaming though, and you shouldn't notice any image lag at all.


If you see yourself as someone who is picky about picture quality, and want the best out there, just go for 1080p. It will be a bit more tough to notice a difference on a set that size, but if you're sitting close enough to the display, there will be a difference in picture quality from 720p to 1080p

If you are going with a budget brand, I'd steer clear of Phillips. I haven't read too much good on them. If you're going 1080p and on a budget brand TV, check out Vizio. They are highly regarded budget sets.. I've never read any negative reviews on them.

As far as a higher end brand at 720p, compared to a budget brand 1080p set, that's all your judgement. Do some in person comparisons and see what you think looks better.

When in doubt, always go big

Not sure on that one.. you'd have to show some links of some examples.

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