Originally Posted By DAR I've been pondering this purchase. I'd like to get something that's between 40 and 48 inches. 1080p resolution flat screen. And here are some of the pros and cons. Pros: I'm the only one of my friends who doesn't have one. I'd like to host a night of Lost, 24 or a game once in awhile. I can afford one right now. The picture is just heavenly. I've been meaning to upgrade. Cons: I have to redo my kitchen and roof so I'm not sure it should be a priority even though I could afford it. But I'd have to cut corners on the others. I have a tv that still works pretty well right now. Of course it would cost more money to upgrade to a HI Def Direct TV box. Plus I'd want to buy a PS3 for the Blue Ray player and some games.
Originally Posted By utahjosh Don't do it. Life is about so much more than a hi-def TV. But i'll probably get one when prices keep dropping. lol
Originally Posted By sherrytodd I say take care of the roof and the kitchen since next year there will probably be something even better that will make whatever you buy this year outdated and the money you put into the roof and kitchen will last longer. Though I know the TV would be more fun. ;P
Originally Posted By sherrytodd BTW - I'm a person with a newly remodeled kitchen and a home with a nice new roof and a hand-me-down TV that my parent's gave us when they bought their new HD TV.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Do I really need a Hi-Def tv??>> No one really needs a Hi-Def TV. It is a symbol of everything wrong with our country that so many people think they do. I have two primary TV's in my house that are both operating very well; a 27" and a 32" tube TV. When one of those wears out I will buy a High-Def TV, not before. Unless my wife's incessant whining about not having one gets to me first...
Originally Posted By trekkeruss FWIW, from what I have read, it's near impossible to see a difference between 1080p and 720p on a screen of less than 50 inches. It's better to focus on a TV with the ability to produce deep black and accurate color than definition.
Originally Posted By mele No one needs a hi-def tv...or even any tv at all. But you will love it once you do get it! Honestly, regular tv shows are alright. Dramas sometimes look too clear because you can see lots of wrinkles and pores. Nature programs, however, are so beautiful that they're just amazing to watch.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss If my point was lost, if you're thinking about 40-48", most experts say it is throwing money away spending more money to get 1080p, unless you are sitting very close to the screen and watching a lot of test signals. You're better off getting a highly rated 720p set than a mediocre 1080p one.
Originally Posted By gottaluvdavillains Not sure where else you might find the information - but at the costco near me they have a seating chart near the tvs. So what you do is measure from where you will mostly sit to where the Tv will be - you go to the chart and it gives a tv size range based on the distance.
Originally Posted By disney pete dar im in the same position allthough my kitchen is now done i need some outside work done but also want a 42 inch all singing dancing tv im definitely getting one next week so i say GO FOR IT
Originally Posted By mawnck Regarding the cost of a Direct-TV box ... Don't forget you can get local Hi Def programming free from over the air. You'll need a decent antenna (adequate to get a reasonably good picture on your analog UHF stations), and a Hi Def TV with an ATSC tuner in it (which they're all SUPPOSED to have by now, but the stores may still have a few old sets left, so check anyway). You won't get ESPN or HBO in Hi Def of course, but you will most likely have ABC, NBC, CBS, Fox, PBS, and perhaps a few others. The Hi Def over-the-air pictures are significantly better than Direct TV's Hi Def service because they have more bandwidth to play with. The only exception would be if you're in the mountains or otherwise way out in the boonies, and get your TV signals from relay translators. Many of these haven't gone digital yet, and they don't have to by next February either. All that being said, a Hi Def TV is worthless if the roof caves in on it.
Originally Posted By johnno52 I assume you are a male DAR so here is my answer. You want the HDTV and your wife (only a woman wants to redo the kitchen) wants the the renovations. My DW loves watching Reno shows and always I commented on how everyone gets a HDTV in the living rooms. She nagged me to redo our living room like those on the shows and one day we were strolling in Home Depot and they had a 42" HDTV for sale at a bargain. Well DW insisted that we buy it and I had to let her have her way. It cost me a new paint job in the room but that was cheap. So be creative and get her watching those shows and good luck! I love my HD
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Dar: kitchen huh? Were you thinking full custom or prefab and install? Or were you just thinking of refacing? Also, where in the US are you located? These are questions I ask because I know someone who works for a kitchen cabinet manufacturer and if your in the socal area, this certain person can get you a large discount on a certain brand through this particular persons company. Also, this is to anyone else that wants to do their kitchen and is in the so cal region and is planning on buying pre-fab cabinets (also known as Semi-custom). Also, bathroom stuff too. Basically, I am trying to get as many employee assisted orders as I can because well, the company for some reason loves that stuff. E-mail me peeaanuut (at) Gmail (dot) com I now return you to your regularly scheduled topic. At no time was this post sponsored or endorsed by the owners or operators of this website. Have a good night. Oh, yeah, I love Jack Daniels. Good stuff. MMMM MMM GOOD.
Originally Posted By PetesDraggin DAR, what is your budget for a new TV? There are some excellent HD TVs out there that are becoming very reasonably priced. I haven't bought one yet, but I have been researching them for quite some time. The best value I have found so far is the Samsung LN46A550 (you can find it on Amazon by searching for that model #). It has received excellent reviews and is currently $1500. There are others out there as well. But everything depends on the budget.
Originally Posted By DAR <<You want the HDTV and your wife (only a woman wants to redo the kitchen) wants the the renovations.>> Actually I'm single, the kitchen has been on the agenda since I moved in 3 1/2 years ago. Nuut I'm in Milwaukee. I'm just going to put in a new floor, new countertop and then reface the cabinets and put in new handles. Plus my uncle works at Home Depot so I'll be getting a discount for that. But thanks anyway. Pete-Probably anywhere from 1000 to 1500 is what I'm willing to spend. I'll keep searching.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Dar: no problem. Our stuff is actually sold through HD but our employee orders have to be picked up in Anaheim. What kind of HDTV are you looking for? I have an LCD and love it. Others swear by Plasma, etc. Just personal taste really.
Originally Posted By peeaanuut Might I suggest a vizio? I have a few in the house and know several people that own them and they are awesome. No problems from anyone I have heard and there are tons of inputs.
Originally Posted By Schmitty Good Vibes Where is the best site to go to in order to learn about how to hook all this up, like what's the dif' between an HDMI connection and an S cable, etc? I'd like to run this all through my (soon to be bought HP Entertainment Center) computer. Is that a dumb idea? And please don't refer me to the Goofy cartoon. Thanks.
