help buying hdtv

darkkarnie

im buying a new tv in a week or two but i have never had a hdtv and dont know what to buy please help

price is not a prob

i dont understand the different types lcd,dlp,etc

i was going to get one a year ago and i heard to only get lcd and only by sony or mitsubishi

i play games ps3 and xbox360

what should i look for please help

Bigloww

Here are some basic questions we post in our Flat Panel section to help guide in your purchase. There are also a couple oher Sticky's in that forum to help guide you in your decision.


Here is what to include in your request that is important for use to help you:

1. How far away will you be from the display when watching it? (Be as exact as possible. A 5' range difference IS a major difference - Please limit the range to 2')

2. What TV will it be replacing (i.e. 27" tube TV, etc)

3. What will you be watching on it (i.e. 1/3 movies, 1/3 TV shows, 1/6 Sports, 1/6 gaming console, etc)

4. Will a computer be connected to use the display as a monitor? If so, what percent of the time?

5. Will you be getting a Blu-ray player to watch movies and will you be getting any HD service from cable/sat, or will you just be watching SD programming, and upscaling SD DVD player?

6. Are you looking for the best in class display, the best bargain display, or best bang for the buck in the middle display?

7. What is the room lighting situation? (i.e. can you control the lighting? Can you use light blocking blinds, etc to control it?)

8. What is your budget range?

9. Will people be watching at multiple viewing angles or just usually one person sitting directly in the center?

10. When will most viewing be done on the display (i.e. Daytime or after sunset)?

Check out this link about screen sizes for certain viewing distances here and click on the graph to see a bigger view of it to see WHY you need the correct minimum size for a certain viewing distance:

http://www.carltonbale.com/2006/11/1080p-does-matter/

By stating these answers in your first post requesting help, we will be able to give you the best and fastest help in choosing the right display for you. We have many excellent members with a lot of experience and they WANT to help you, like they were once helped here, so PLEASE, help them help you by providing this info when you request the help.

If you have a problem with a device, be sure to include the brand & model number and also list any other devices attached with their brand & model number also. This will get you help quicker and save everyone a lot of time.

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darkkarnie

thanks for such a fast response heres my answers
1.5-7 ft viewing range
2. replacing a 36 inch crt(i think) toshiba
3. i play games and watch movies equal amounts of time usually 10hr a day at least
4.maybe ive never tried it but my pc's graphics card does support it
5.i have a blueray drive in my ps3 and i will be getting an hd service soon
6.best all around for under $2500
7. my lighting will be controllable
8.at most around $2500
9.2 people will be watching one from side and one in front
10.will be watching at various times throughout day and night


thanks again

Bigloww

Since you lighting is controlled, viewing angles will matter and games and movies are the majority, I would recommend a new Panasonic Plasma. At only 5-7 ft. away, a 50'' sounds about the sweet spot, unless you would like to go bigger (with your budget even a 58'' is possible).. The Panasonic TC-P50G10 50'' 1080p plasma is a good fit and onsale for $1399..


http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218064404632

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darkkarnie

thank you i will use your suggestions and go look at them today