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hambone · 10-19-2006, 10:21 AM

Ok, so I recently got a little bit of extra cash and am looking to get a new TV.

I want to spend around $1500 on it if possible, can be a little more if needed.

I have been looking at something at least 42''. Have looked into the Plasmas and the rear projection DLP sets. I don't want LCD since I will need it to be viewed from the side and after looking in the store, the LCD tvs kind of wash out when looking from the side.

So, I need some advice on brands to get, and also the DLP vs. the Plasmas. I don't care too much about the depth of a DLP set. Here is what I know so far:

DLP:
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* Deeper TV
* Cheaper for larger screen size
* Easier maintenance
* Need to replace the lamp like once every 2 years or so

Plasma:
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* not very deep
* good view from the side
* more expensive
* if it breaks, hard to fix
* possible burn in, but nowadays, not so much as issue.

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Also, I have an XBOX 360 and a HD enabled cable box, so I would like to have 2 HDMI inputs if possible, which some of the sets in this range do not have.

So c'mon enlighten me and please post any personal experiences with some HDTVs that fit this criteria.

Oh, also I am looking to purchase this probably on day after thanksgiving if the sales are good.

10-19-2006, 10:21 AM	#1 (permalink)
hambone Zeroed In Location: CA	Looking into a HDTV Ok, so I recently got a little bit of extra cash and am looking to get a new TV. I want to spend around $1500 on it if possible, can be a little more if needed. I have been looking at something at least 42''. Have looked into the Plasmas and the rear projection DLP sets. I don't want LCD since I will need it to be viewed from the side and after looking in the store, the LCD tvs kind of wash out when looking from the side. So, I need some advice on brands to get, and also the DLP vs. the Plasmas. I don't care too much about the depth of a DLP set. Here is what I know so far: DLP: ------ * Deeper TV * Cheaper for larger screen size * Easier maintenance * Need to replace the lamp like once every 2 years or so Plasma: --------- * not very deep * good view from the side * more expensive * if it breaks, hard to fix * possible burn in, but nowadays, not so much as issue. ---- Also, I have an XBOX 360 and a HD enabled cable box, so I would like to have 2 HDMI inputs if possible, which some of the sets in this range do not have. So c'mon enlighten me and please post any personal experiences with some HDTVs that fit this criteria. Oh, also I am looking to purchase this probably on day after thanksgiving if the sales are good. __________________ "Like liquid white from fallen glass, Nothing to cry over"