tbird2340

I am in the market for a new TV. I currently have a 32" SDTV that just isn't cutting it for HTPC and Xbox 360 use.. I would really like to get a HDTV.

MUST have PC input connection.. I'm thinking around the 40" range and would like to spend around $1,500.

Probably don't want to go Plasma since I'm going to be running Meedio and the 360 on it and I'm afraid of burn-in. So I guess it's either DLP or LCD..

I would appreciate any recommendations..

Thanks much!

PresidentGringo

Check out the Samsung HDTV DLP tv's from Amazon. They are several hundred cheaper than BestBuy.

I picked up a 56", for about $1800 delivered for free with no sales tax. Its a great TV. Well worth it for the bucks.

BobDole42

Another vote for Samsung DLPs. I have the 50 inch version and love it. It replaced a fairly new (2 years old) Mits CRT HDTV and I couldn't be happier.

Raul3

Yeah, get the bigger DLP you can get. A 720p DLP should be in your range.

And again the bigger screen you can get.

tbird2340

Well if the wife ever does approve this...

I will most likely get it online for the fact of saving tax and they are usually hundreds cheaper then B&M.. I guess shipping and tax comes close to even so it's basically where it's cheaper.

I will probably spend the couple hundred (which sucks balls) for the extended warranty..

So what size DLP should I be looking for? What kind of stands does everyone use for a tv that size? My wife doens't like the retro looking see through glass ones but I've never seen any other look for tv's that size..

tbird2340

Wooh... Just read a review on Amazon about a Samsung DLP..

Is this true?!?!

PresidentGringo

I'll find out in a week or so when i test a friends Xbox 360 on my tv.

tbird2340

Cool.. Don't forget to post results.. Thanks

BobDole42

hm. never encountered this problem. I don't use the sets internal speakers, but that shouldn't make a difference. Sounds like an isolated incident to me. I know uberjoe has the same tv and a 360 and has reported any problems (and he's picky!)

starman9000

There is some talk on avsforum about this audio lag. It seems to be pretty sporadic and depends on what sources you use.

tbird2340

Question.. Say I get a HDTV.. We don't have cable and get 4 local channels. Will the picture blow on an HDTV from broadcast stations? Say they don't broadcast in HD the entire time..

Brooklyn

Not for me.

GIjon213

I second, third, and forth all the above. Samsung is a great DLP provider, and that is the way to go right now. Here is a link to the HL-R5067W, it has all the inputs you are looking for.

tbird2340

Well I just bought a Sony Grand WEGA™ 42" 3LCD Rear-Projection HDTV model KDF-E42A10. It's being delivered tomorrow. Hopefully I will like it!

ShagMan

The audio/video lag would be a non-issue of you use seperate video/audio processing, wouldn't it? I have a few buddies with Samsung DLP's, and nobody's complained... however nobody I personally know is using the onboard speakers.

Spiky

There can be lag anywhere. Most higher-end receivers/preamps now offer audio delay settings to remove any lag like this.

uberjoe

Darn right, I'm picky. And I've not noticed any lag.

DVDChris

I've seen this lag on a samsung TV as well. It made Guitar Hero pretty much unplayable since your timing has to be right on. Check out more info here:

http://www.hometheaterspot.com/htsth...09/an/0/page/0

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=558125

Brooklyn

You're referring to the lag that can occur with non 720p games here though
(isn't 720p a requirement for all games on the 360?). The Samsungs, at least
the newer ones, have a setting called "game" that throws the tv down to 480i
to eliminate that (a quick look at your top link has a few folks mention this,
though in a somewhat vague manner).

broadwayblue

For $1450 you can get a 100+" HD front projector like the Panny AE900. Keep the 32" SDTV set for times when you just want to watch the news for a few minutes and use the projector for everything else. It will be one of the best purchases you have ever made. I pulled the trigger on the AE700 just over a year ago, passing over a smaller 42" plasma or 50-60" DLP rear projection...and I'm 100% sure I made the right decision. Nothing comes close to the experience you get from a HD front projector. I'm not even using a screen, just projecting on a brown wall. Everyone who comes over is totally amazed...as am I. Just think about it before you blow $1500 on another television.

redcat

Please post your impressions if you get the chance. I'm in the market, and this model really caught my eye. I'd be especially interested in how the viewing angles are - if the optimal viewing position is really limited or if you have some freedom of movement.

Hulkabrgr

I bought the Sony two months ago, and it is great. The PC looks perfect on it. I had originally bought the 42 inch Samsung DLP TV, but had to return two different Tv's( Circuit City) because of the dreaded DLP rainbow effect. Right now, the TV is about 9 FT from my couch, and have had no problems with the picture- regardless of where I am sitting.

redcat

That's about how far away I'd be as well. Right now, I have a 27" 4:3 Wega, and this looks like the upgrade I want to make.

Grateful11

I've got a Grand WEGA 50" 3LCD and it's great. Not right out of the box but after doing some tweaking of the settings from over at AVS it looks great. Here's a handheld screenshot I made the other day for someone. It actually looks much better than the photo below. I can't see any motion blur except extreme close-ups with team sports.

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Grateful11

redcat

I ordered the 50" yesterday from amazon - the deal was too good to pass up considering how long I've been debating taking the plunge. I can't wait for it to get here. If possible, could you post a link to the AVS settings you used to tweak it?