Looking for Information about Televisions. Time to replace my TV.

10.24.06 | chickensoup

[Petronski]

I recommend a color set. See if you can get one with a remote control.

[Ernest_at_the_Beach]

This one looks good,...but may not be big enough for the crowd to have in mind....

SAMSUNG HLS6187 61" 16:9 Black DLP Technology HDTV with 1080p Resolution & Built-in ATSC Tuner - Retail

and it has 1080p...many do not.

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HL-S6187W

61" Widescreen DLP® HDTV with 1080p Resolution

Featuring a "hidden speaker" thin bezel design that fits where others won't™, Samsung's 61" Widescreen DLP® TV delivers the ultimate HDTV experience in true 1920 x 1080p resolution. You'll enjoy lifelike, razor-sharp pictures in stunning color, contrast and clarity, thanks to the ultra-fast DLP and Brilliant Color™ technology and the DLP chip from Texas Instruments. A contrast ratio of up to 10,000:1 captures blacker blacks, crisper whites and images that burst into life. And the unparalleled speed of the DLP chip, with millions of tiny mirrors that switch on & off over 15,000 times per second, delivers a precise, razor-sharp picture making the HL-S6187W ideal for sports, fast-action video and gaming. Unleashing the HL-S6187W's powerful multi-media functionality are an optimized game mode, PC input, and two HDMI™ inputs.
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Get a free XM Satellite Radio/ MP3 Player with each purchase.
See details here.

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If you are really into Home Theater you might want to look at this....for building your own....:

Case reviews:

Thermaltake's MozartTx dual case

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The MozartTx case is in a league of its own. It fits two systems in the one case, with provision for media center options and an inbuilt 7" screen. What's not to like?

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Introduction

Every now and then I get my hands on something that's really cool, a bit unique, a real thrill to work with. When I first laid eyes on the MozartTx dual case in the Thermaltake show room of the Grand Hyatt in Taipei at Computex in June this year, I knew I had to get my hands on one. It incorporates a design which I had considered as a case mod project and discussed with several people over the last few years. I'm not the only one who thought of it. The design idea was to have a full working PC capable of gaming and video editing and a secondary Mini-ITX PC for use as a file server - all in the one case. To save having to have an extra monitor the case should also be capable of having a touch screen LCD for the Mini-ITX system, for those times when you may need access directly to the file server. Thermaltake have made my fantasy (shared by many others) and turned it into a multifunctional PC case that gives you more than one option.

[zook]

I still have my old basic TV sets. I'm afraid to buy a new one. I just get so worried about the thought of all that red hot plasma spilling out all over my living room!

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Another Review:

-- [Review] ThermalTake Mozart Tx Case

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Newegg .......

Thermaltake MozartTx VE1000BNS Black/Silver Aluminum Side Panel / SECC Body Cube Tower Computer Case - Retail

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The Case is kid sized:

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More stuff:

HD DVD vs. Blu-ray @ GideonTech.com

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Just when you finished replacing all your VHS tapes with DVDs, you
heard that there are two new kids on the block, HD DVD and Blu-ray.
They both claim that they're the successor to DVD, and that eventually
they're going to replace it completely. If you've been watching this
fight from the sidelines, confused by the differences between the
competing standards, keep reading, and we'll explain some of the
technical details behind the marketing hype.
Full Article

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First, let's examine the reasons for a change in media. According to the DVD Forum, consumer research shows that television screens larger than 36” rate “poor” in picture quality when watching standard definition content.

By moving to high definition content, picture quality was rated as “good” up to and above 60” diagonal screen size. However, high definition content requires more space and bandwidth than a current DVD can offer. Dual Layer DVDs can provide a maximum data transfer rate of 11 Mbps, compared to the 25 Mbps is considered by some to be the the ideal for high definition content. Both HD DVD and Blu-ray solve this problem by switching from the 650nm red laser currently used in CD and DVD drives to a 405nm blue laser, which allows more data to be stored in the familiar 120mm disc form factor. Beyond this basic similarity, their offerings show opposite mentalities; HD-DVD a conservative one, and Blu-ray a revolutionary one.

HD DVD (High Definition Digital Versatile Disc) doesn't stray far from the DVD standard. This isn't surprising, since it's supported by the DVD Forum, who voted in 2003 that it should replace DVDs for high definition content. The switch to a blue laser increases the capacity to 15GB for a single layer disc, or 30GB for a dual layer disc, more than enough for a high definition movie, but the disc composition remains the same, with the readable layers sandwiched in the middle of a protective 1.2mm plastic disc.

This approach has a major advantage in that it is extremely simple for equipment manufacturers and disc replicators to switch from regular DVD to HD DVD production. According to DVD Forum press releases, a HD DVD Production line has been changed over to conventional DVD replication in under five minutes. This has won the support of some major tech powerhouses and manufacturers, such as Intel, HP, Microsoft, NEC, Sanyo, and Toshiba.

Much more at the website......

[Biblical Calvinist]

Go to www.avsforum.com - this forum is the BEST place to go to for information regarding LCD and Plasma tv's. The people on this forum are largely tech nerds who want to have the BEST tv's; they are probably the first ones to buy into new technology as well.

Scroll down till you find the "LCD and Plasma Flat Panel Displays" forum (you'll find any number of different forums there); You'll see a lot of threads there dealing with the various makes and models of HdTV's, (LCD and Plasma) that are currently available.

Remember, the guys who post there have actually PURCHASED these tvs, so their reviews generally give a good idea of what that make and model can actually do in terms of display performance; but also where they have "problems", that have to be repaired.

I would suggest that you look for the "New Syntax Olevia TV Models" thread.

Most of the guys on this thread say that these new Olevia models that have just come out since September are the BEST "Mid Range" tv's that they've seen- they are talking about the "5" (527v, 532h, 537h, 542i) series- (the series that begins with the letter "L" are LAST years models..they've fixed some of the big bugs that were in the previous years model, with this years "5" series.)

There is a "7" series, but the "7" series will have a super expensive processor in 'em, they will not be released till the middle of November; and cost around 4-5,000 dollars.

But the "5" series sounds great...the 27 inch model can be picked up for around 500 dollars, the 32 inch for around 800 dollars, and the 37 inch for around 1200 dollars, and the 42 inch model for around 1,500 dollars. These are approximate retail prices.. BUT they are BOUND to sell for a lot less after Black Friday; and on into the Christmas season. HDTV's are gonna be the big selling item this year at Christmas time.

There is also a "4" series line that are ONLY sold at Office Depot; the "4" series tv's are absolutely no different than the "5" series, except that the "4" series has a silver Bezel; and the higher Color Temperature controls are not included. They typically sell for around 100 dollars less than the "5" series.

The "5" series Tv's are only available at Microcenter and CompUSA.(and through their websites.

I've seen these televisions on display at Microcenter, the panel displays are nothing less than spectacular.. (I'm pushing to get the 42 inch model for the family at Christmas. Just waiting to get my wife to approve, doncha know.)

Ohh, by the way; Syntax Olevia tv's will be the ONLY televisions that are manufactured in the United States, per a news article that was posted here on Free Republic a few days ago.

If you would like more information, go to www.olevia.com .

[6ppc]

Just curious, what is the problem with Magnavox? The most reliable TV I ever owned was a Magnavox I bought in 1978...the salesman said it was the most reliable brand and experience proved him right. I also have a 4-5 year old Philips/Magnavox 32 inch that has been great. I've been researching HD and have seen some complaints about Philips customer service, so I probably won't buy Philips, but I'm curious why your opinion of Maganavox is so low.

I was once an audiophile (college days) and I'm planning eventually to set up a home theater system. I have four JBL L-100 speakers (home version of their 1970's studio monitor) and would like to use those as part of the system, but I'm so far out of date on the equipment I don't even know where to start. It seems I can't even make sense out of a spec sheet any more. Any recommendations?

[Chickensoup]

Thanks a lot. Never would have found this forum myself.

[Chickensoup]

I recommend a color set. See if you can get one with a remote control.

Sarcasm, nasty, nasty sarcasm.

[Petronski]

I'm just jealous that you're getting a new TV.


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