thanks alot guys big help as always

Hey rocketsauce, I got the same TV and I have been posting all over trying to compare mine to someone else who has it. I would like to compare some things with you:
Are you running a xbox or a 360 through the tv? I am running both and my xbox's graphics look a bit washed out compared to my regular 25" and my 360 has some indoor areas that are very dark, like to dark to see especially in call of duty.
Do you have comcast? I am on a waiting list for a HD box, and just wanted to know how the HD looks because this is my first HD and I cant wait to check it out.
Also I bought the monster surge protector and component wires. I am going to use the sound cords provided by comcast. Expensive cords are probably a rip off but what the heck.

I only have my xbox setup right now (my 360 is coming to me tomorrow). I only looked at Second Sight on the Xbox for like 30 sec. as I was pressed for time. I didn't really notice anything, other than that I thought it looked crisper and a little better than my old tv. When I get the 360 tomorrow I will let you know what i notice about it.
Yes, I have Comcast in Chicago. (northside). When I moved into my apartment and got cable in Oct., I ordered the digital cable with the (new) DVR box. I called Comcast because I thought I had to get a new HD box or something, but they said that the DVR box I had was the newest one and already was delivering the HD to me. I then hooked everything up with the RCA plugs that comcast originally gave me with the old tv, I watched ESPNHD (bowl games and sportscenter) and was blown away (this whole time not knowing I still wasnt receiving a true HD signal from the RCA cords) Than I found out that i had to get the component cables to hook the tv up the cable box. Called comcast and they said that they are free since I am a customer. picked them up this morning before work, and going to check it out when i get off work. I will let you know than. after all the loot ive dropped on the 360 and the tv, premium cords are out of the question. freebies will be fine for now!

It was tough dropping $160 on a surge protector and 4' wires along with some late christmas presents i bought at BB on monday, but if they make a difference I dont mind. My old xbox definetly doesnt look as crisp as it did on my reg 25" sharp. I tried battlefield 2 last night, first time i used xbox since i got my 360. the graphics were really washy. And the darks scenes on call of duty on the 360 are definetly too dark. I also have condemned and that is a really dark game, and it seems to look fine. I checked some other forums about the black levels on CRT's and they are supposed to be some of the best. Maybe when you get your 360 you can compare with me. I may be doing something wrong. I was watching some bowls on reg cable and they do look great, cant wait to get my HD box.

Did you try any of the preset video settings? (its like dynamic, movie, factory) I'll let you know when I get a chance to play the 360. Ya my brother went to the Alamo bowl last night, and I joked with him that i had a better view than he did.

Sticky Bomb,

Did you calibrate the TV with one of the calibration DVDs like Avia or Video Essentials? Or get a professional calibration?

Really sounds like your tv just isn't calbibrated properly.

is there a place to get these dvd's? free perhaps?

No havent professionally callibrated it. I would like to know where to get one of these dvds. A guy at best buy told me to call them and get someone to come out, but I havent done that yet. Been trying to see if I can get some advice here and fix it myself.

Hey rocket my gamertag is ChadAnt. I will send you an invite, we can play some PD0 or some thing when you get your 360. Maybe talk TVs.

sounds good. i had live with xbox, but got rid of it. as soon as i get the equip to set it up i'll let you know.

I got my copy of Avia from Amazon.

Yeah, the DVDs aren't free, and are a bit pricey, but you can buy them from pretty much any online DVD retailer.

But they're necessary to do a self calibration as you need the color glasses etc. that come with them, and all the various tests, to get things right.

Still not as good as a professional calibration, but more than good enough for 99% of non-videophiles, especially those on tight budgets.

i just saw something on bensbargains awhile ago for a free dvd and thought someone knew of another offer.

I have the Sammy SlimFit HDTV and some games look FRIGGIN AWESOME on it(Legacy of Kain: DEFIANCE) and others(mostly older games) look better on my old standard TV.

It's gonna take some tweaking to get games to look good on the tv. But that's the case with most tv's.

ok after hooking up the component cords to the tv i must say that it looks AMAZING. I can't wait to hookup the 360 to it tomorrow. i feel bad for all of my friends who will have to forever come to my house if they want to watch a sporting event.

I havent tried every game yet, only battlefield 2 for old xbox and it looked better on my old tv. Today I am getting DOA 4, so I know to expect awesome graphics. We will see how it goes. I am going to call BB to see if I can get someone to come out on monday to calibrate.