Our everyday price on the set is 2897.00. I would sell the set to people off of the board for 2400.00
So are there any updates on this topic? I'm going to buy another TV this week. Am looking at the Sony and Samsung models that hlaustin, DC, and SMD have been pumpin' ...
I too will be purchasing a new TV soon. I think I'm going the plasma route as I like the brighter colors for football season. I also don't feel like paying the $2500+ range for the better LCD's just yet. I'm currently looking at the Samsung and the Panasonic models in the 42" and 50".
Off Harlan's rec, I bought a 50-inch Sony SXRD set (Sony's answer to the DLP) in Feb. and I love it. I think I got it for $1,699.
jeez-louise ... spend big bucks purchasing one of these TV's and then have to shell out an additional sum to get it calibrated? sounds like buying a new car and then having to take it in for a tune-up so it will perform as designed. guess I'll have to stick with the old reliable black and white ...
So on the calibration thing ... does that one DVD off Amazon work for multiple TVs? Or do you have to get one DVD per TV you want to calibrate?
So I pulled the trigger on the TV earlier tonight. After my own research, as well as all of the opinions in this thread, I ended up going with the Samsung LNT5265F 52" 1080p LCD HDTV. Thing was so badass, went back and picked up another one. They were a little pricey, but overall very happy with the purchases. So by the time I had everything hooked up, the first channel I tuned to was ESPN HD, and wouldn't you know it ... Barry Bonds was facing a 3-2 pitch. I mean it was perfect timing! The record shot looked fuckin' allsome. Anyway, thanks for all of the advice. Now I guess I need to get these babies calibrated. For that matter, I guess I should get my other TVs done also.
If you can drop that much cash on two TV's in that short of time, don't go cheap and buy DVD based calibration. Get the real thing from a professional and pay the $300-$500. It will make a huge difference. This guy comes highly recommended and will make road trips (based in Houston):The Link
Just how big of a difference is a picture at 720p than one at 1080i or 1080p. Is that a huge noticable jump going from 720p to 1080i at least? Seems the price is quite a big jump.
I had (still have) a 720p plasma that I sat approximately 7-8 ft from. 3 months ago, I replaced it with a 1080p. At about the same viewing distance (I am now closer to about 9 ft), I can tell you there is absolutely no comparison. Watching 1080i material (CBS and Discovery HD) and my Blu-ray/HD DVD collection is like eating a slice of heaven. I did a quick comparison (because I too wanted to know if I got my money's worth) and it wasn't very close. Is it better, yes! Is it worth the extra money, depends! It mostly depends on how far you sit (or plan to sit) from the TV.
Agreed HornGrad'01, HD DVD and Blu-ray is a religious experience when viewed via 1080p. I have a blu-ray and its incredible when viewed on my 720p PDP. I'm just saying that there is not enough material for me to justify paying the premium price at this point in time. In a couple of years when there's more material and the price has dropped, I'll purchase a 1080p. Of course by that time, a new technology will be the rage!
