Please help me choose a HDTV...
09-07-07 | 10:42 AM
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Congrats modfather! I would do what flashburn suggested above and get DVE for HD. You got a very good price for it. Heck $1699 is what the 42" model goes for. And good choice on your first HD movie to show off your new display.
09-07-07 | 01:51 PM
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Originally Posted by modfather
Anyone have this TV who can suggest how to configure it?
As for help configuring it, you didn't specify any details (or I just missed them). But I'd look over at AVSForum. Look in the Display Devices area. For my particular set (Samsung HL-S5687W), there's an owners thread that's up to 635 pages and over 19,000 posts. If you can find a thread for your particular model of TV like that, then they would be WAY more qualified to get you started.
09-07-07 | 04:01 PM
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Ok, here's another quick question (again, thanks to all those who've replied - GREAT info!):
Is the Monster cleaning solution good for removing fingerprints? As I mentioned, it was an open-box TV, but if I don't get the 3-4 fingerprints off this screen, I swear I'll take it back and pay the extra $150 for the boxed version!
I called Philips and they said not to use it, just use water on a damp, soft cloth. I did that, but now when the TV is off, I have streaks... 
Is the Monster cleaning solution good for removing fingerprints? As I mentioned, it was an open-box TV, but if I don't get the 3-4 fingerprints off this screen, I swear I'll take it back and pay the extra $150 for the boxed version!
I called Philips and they said not to use it, just use water on a damp, soft cloth. I did that, but now when the TV is off, I have streaks...
09-09-07 | 10:12 PM
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Originally Posted by modfather
Well, Big Worms, I went with the Philips you mentioned. It's 1080p, and I got an open box for $1699 + $299 for a A20 HD-DVD player (on sale at BB - that's $100 off - nice). I bought Corpse Bride on HD-DVD to show it off to my wife and kids who were definitely impressed.
Now, if I could just figure out how to set up the display with the TV, I'd be thrilled! BB wanted to sell me a "set up" service for $200 (if I bought it last night - $300 otherwise). Seems a bit steep. Anyone have this TV who can suggest how to configure it?
Thanks again for all the advice!
Steve
Now, if I could just figure out how to set up the display with the TV, I'd be thrilled! BB wanted to sell me a "set up" service for $200 (if I bought it last night - $300 otherwise). Seems a bit steep. Anyone have this TV who can suggest how to configure it?
Thanks again for all the advice!
Steve
