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OK, Found the HDTV TV and Need Expert Freeper Insight. HDTV PING LIST
12.08.11 | Chickensoup

Posted on 12/08/2011 5:32:16 PM PST by Chickensoup

OK HDTV Fans.

Remember: Time to Purchase a TV HDTV Input please HDTV PING LIST PLEASE 12.02.11 | Chickensoup

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Found a TV that I thought had terrific color. It mesmeriszes me because of its size and color saturation. It is about 1200 more than I planned to spend and I am trying to figure out whether it is worth it. On the one hand, I haven't done anything fun in a long time, on the downside, it is a lot of monies for me.

Here are the specs: Sharp Aquos 70" TV

http://www.sharpusa.com/ForHome/HomeEntertainment/LCDTVs/LC70LE733U.aspx With the introduction of the 70" class (69.5" Diagonal) LC-70LE733U, Sharp once again reinforces its leadership in LCD and LED technology. Sharp’s proprietary quad pixel technology adds a fourth color, yellow, to the traditional RGB pixel format, enabling many colors to be displayed for the first time. Featuring more colors than any other television, see never-before-seen colors like sparkling golds, Caribbean blues and sunflower yellows.

The proprietary AQUOS LED system comprised of the X-Gen LCD panel and UltraBrilliant LED enables an incredible dynamic contrast ratio of 6,000,000:1 for excellent picture quality. AquoMotion 240 virtually eliminates blur and motion artifacts in fast-moving video. The LC-70LE733U features Smart TV, including the addition of Vudu™ apps, Netflix streaming video1, CinemaNow capability, along with the industry’s leading online support system, AQUOS Advantagesm Live. And, with built-in WiFi, connectivity is easier than ever. Dual USB media players for portable video/music player are also included for your convenience.

Features Full HD 1080p (1920 x 1080) Resolution - with more than 8 million dots for the sharpest picture possible. Quad Pixel Technology - RGBY filter adds yellow to the traditional RGB sub-pixel components, enabling the display of many colors never before seen on TV. Smart TV - delivers Netflix, CinemaNow and Vudu™ streaming video, customized Internet content and live customer support via built-in Wi-Fi. (Netflix membership required for Netflix instant streaming. Membership and/or fees may apply.) Built-in Wi-Fi - no additional hardware needed. UltraBrilliant LED system - includes a unique "double-dome" light amplifier lens and multi-fluorescents, enabling high brightness and color purity. Full HD 1080p X-Gen LCD Panel - is designed with advanced pixel control to minimize light leakage and a wider aperture to let more light through, providing the industry's highest contrast level. AquoMotion 240 - virtually eliminates blur and artifacts on fast-motion picture quality. AQUOS LINK™ - enables convenient control of AQUOS Blu-ray Disc™ players. USB Viewer with Music Player - enables enjoyment of high-resolution digital video, JPEG images and MP3 music files. Vyper Drive - enhances the experience for video games by reducing lag times.


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To: Chickensoup

A “DVD” TV?!? To buy this and not get a Blu Ray player would be a crime against humanity.

My brother just ordered the 60” version of this TV.


81 posted on 12/09/2011 3:32:22 AM PST by xjcsa (Ridiculing the ridiculous since the day I was born.)
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To: Chickensoup

I bought a Sharp Aquos back in about 2007. The picture began to lighten out from the right edge after about 8 months. They gave me a new one under warranty. It also began to have problems, faded vertical lines developed. They gave me a new one under warranty.

Last week, the picture disapppeared. It could be retrieved by turning it off ant then on again but would last only 6 or 7 minutes. The warranty was no more. The TV was no more.

The Sharp Aquos picture was sharp and brilliant. The problem was it was just plain no good.

I bought a Vizio replacement and am now still working to get everything to work. Today is clicker day..... I have to teach the linksys universal clicker to speak vizio


82 posted on 12/09/2011 5:42:50 AM PST by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 ..... Crucifixion is coming)
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To: xjcsa

not a technical choice of words, all silver disks are DVDs


83 posted on 12/09/2011 5:45:16 AM PST by Chickensoup (In the 20th century 200 million people were killed by their own governments.)
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To: ican'tbelieveit
We had a DLP for a few years. Heads up, the colorwheel went out just before the 2 year warranty was up. The lamp about a year later. Very expensive repairs.

I have a Samsung 40" DLP, now about five years old. It has been used sparingly enough that I've never had to replace the lamp... but the colorwheel motor has been making noise for some time now. I know it's just a matter of time. Replacement cost for both parts would be somewhere around $200, as far as I can see. Just wondering whether it's worth the effort, since I can get a brand new LG - 42" Class 1080p/120Hz/LCD for about the same price at BestBuy...

84 posted on 12/09/2011 6:03:39 AM PST by andy58-in-nh (America does not need to be organized: it needs to be liberated.)
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To: Chickensoup

It’s undoubtedly a fine TV but don’t put much stock in the “fourth color” claim. Like “deep color,” I believe you would only get benefit if the original source and the transmission medium (satellite, cable, Blu-ray etc.) also used the system.

I could be wrong, but I don’t think so. Despite that bit of marketing hype, it should do a fine job for you. If you’re putting it in a dedicated media room, think about turning the picture down for best results. I usually use the cinema (or equivalent) setting for pretty well everything and it works fine. Depends a lot on your room lighting, though.

Good luck!
Cheers
Jim
Technofile.com


85 posted on 12/09/2011 7:38:24 AM PST by gymbeau (Free Tibet! (limit two per customer))
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To: ProtectOurFreedom

The OPPOs are fantastic players, and they’re great for SACD and DVD-Audio, too. I also stream music to my OPPOs from my PC, using some server software on the PC.

Cheers,
Jim


86 posted on 12/09/2011 7:45:21 AM PST by gymbeau (Free Tibet! (limit two per customer))
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To: sand88

Agreed. I use an Epson projector, which just may be home theater’s best kept secret. Excellent quality for the buck. I’m reviewing a nice, bright 3D one that retails for about $2300. Looks fantastic on my 106 inch screen.

Cheers,
Jim


87 posted on 12/09/2011 7:51:15 AM PST by gymbeau (Free Tibet! (limit two per customer))
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To: Chickensoup
I think that I am going to have to sell tickets to this thing if I buy it.

What? You big materialist.

I think you should donate it to the local OCCUPY WHATEVER movement so they can watch HDTV in their 'winterized' tent.

Or just let them all move in with you, over the holiday season.

(/s)

88 posted on 12/09/2011 10:33:30 AM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed post)
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To: Chickensoup
I think that I am going to have to sell tickets to this thing if I buy it.

What? You big materialist.

I think you should donate it to the local OCCUPY WHATEVER movement so they can watch HDTV in their 'winterized' tent.

Or just let them all move in with you, over the holiday season.

(/s)

89 posted on 12/09/2011 10:34:43 AM PST by UCANSEE2 (Lame and ill-informed post)
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To: Chickensoup

I’ve been following these threads but real life keeps preventing me from commenting in them until now. But having worked in the industry I did have a few thoughts for you even at this late date.

1. Download a copy of the manual, NOW. You will lose it, and you will lose it at the exact moment you desperately need to look something up. Sharp’s website will go down at that exact moment. So get a PDF copy on your computer from here now, while the getting’s good.:

http://www.sharpusa.com/ForHome/HomeEntertainment/LCDTVs/LC70LE733U.aspx

2. Calibrate it. To get the best performance, don’t use the factory settings, calibrate it for your room.

http://www.google.com/search?q=calibrating+an+HDTV&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a

3. Since you don’t have cable or satellite, I would still hook up an over the air antenna. Use roof antenna, if at all possible, for best reception. If you can get even an ok signal, you will have a perfect picture. Digital ATSC signals are either perfect, or you don’t get them at all. You h ave the connector on the TV, the tuner is built in, you might as well use it. You can get an idea of what stations you can get (not including the sub-channels) at these two sites:

http://www.antennaweb.org/aw/welcome.aspx

http://www.tvfool.com/

4. Page 16 of your manual (I downloaded it by accident, while getting you the link) shows you how to connect your computer to the HDMI or VGA ports on the TV. FR is awesome in 70in 1080p (until the Helen Thomas picture gets posted...)

5. You have four HDMI ports to connect a computer, Blu-Ray, game system, etc. Use HDMI for any device where it is an option.

You don’t need to buy expensive HDMI cables if the total length from the source (Blu-Ray, game, etc) to the TV is less that 16.4 feet (5 meters). Don’t buy the super cheap either. About $10 will get you a well built 2m (6.56ft) HDMI 1.4 cable. Note, a reseller can’t all it a 1.4 cable, they will call it a High-Speed cable that meets the 1.4 specifications, per the rules from the HDMI Working Group. Going past 16 feet for an HDMI connection changes the rules for HDMI, and will make your cable costs go up considerably.

6. Dittos on the Blu-Ray. They also play DVD’s and will upconvert them to almost High-Def quality. You might as well get one with networking (wireless if you don’t have a network jack in the room). That will give you the option for Netflix and/or Hulu. Do this even if you have a computer connected. Accessing a service like that via a player and remote is less clunky than going through the computer if you just want to watch something. Use the computer for detailed searches or administering your account.

7. You have two RCA AV (yellow composite video and red and white stereo audio) ports on the back you can use for a VCR and/or camcorder. Hook up a VCR there if you still have one, the tapes are still good, but you will notice a significant quality difference.

8. Below the the AV ports is a component video and stereo audio port. You can put an older DVD there, until you get the Blu-Ray, or you can connect a Wii also.

Finally, enjoy it! I’m jealous. I have a 32in 720p right now as it was an emergency buy to replace a dead 27in tube TV and had to fit into the old cabinet. Once I get a job again, I hope to get a 46 inch in the family room and put the old one in the basement for the kids.


90 posted on 12/09/2011 11:23:22 AM PST by GreenLanternCorps ("Barack Obama" is Swahili for "Jimmy Carter".)
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To: dennisw

3d is just a gimmick. I don’t like it


91 posted on 12/09/2011 11:26:21 AM PST by Yaelle (Excuse the mobile device errors please.)
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To: Chickensoup

Sorry to confuse you. I wasn’t talking about the lines of resolution, which are far fewer on video tape compared to HD. I am referring solely to the brightness. You know how in most movies, there is a “darkness” (for want of a better word) when contrasted with a live broadcast or a tape. The Sharp really brightens up the picture so that shows like the CSI series, for instance, which are filmed, look as bright as many live (or videotaped) broadcasts.

By the way, I checked my model number—I have the 734.

Good luck.


92 posted on 12/09/2011 1:52:34 PM PST by TruthShallSetYouFree ("Nanny Care State" is not a Division 3 football powerhouse.)
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To: kaboom
You got that 70” hooked up to a good set of rabbit ears in the double-wide or what? Cinerama! :-)

I don't have an HDTV, but I do have rabbit ears hooked up to a converter box to a regular TV in my bedroom. The rabbit ears are from 1959, best set I have. I remember seeing them used on our 1959 Philco TV.
93 posted on 12/09/2011 4:28:09 PM PST by Nowhere Man ("People should not fear their government, their government should fear the people." - V for Vendetta)
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To: Chickensoup
Found a TV that I thought had terrific color.

Had you purchased the plasma as I advised you, you wouldn't even have had that negative thought.......But noooooooo, you wouldn't listen

94 posted on 12/09/2011 4:32:25 PM PST by Hot Tabasco (Be good, Santa is coming)
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To: Chickensoup

I was going to get a replacement 55” for the bedroom, very sad story . . . Black Friday weekend and by time I went to click buy for Cyber Monday everyone was sold out. Now waiting for the next higher up model price to drop a little. Husband was saying the other day that actually the “best” time buy a tv is right before the Super Bowl price wise. So we’ll see. Looking to get the Sony 55” LED 820 series.


95 posted on 12/09/2011 5:24:04 PM PST by Qwackertoo (New Day In America November 03, 2010)
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To: Chickensoup

I was going to get a replacement 55” for the bedroom, very sad story . . . Black Friday weekend and by time I went to click buy for Cyber Monday everyone was sold out. Now waiting for the next higher up model price to drop a little. Husband was saying the other day that actually the “best” time buy a tv is right before the Super Bowl price wise. So we’ll see. Looking to get the Sony 55” LED 820 series.


96 posted on 12/09/2011 5:24:21 PM PST by Qwackertoo (New Day In America November 03, 2010)
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To: Chickensoup

Size of the media room isn’t usually an issue for a projector — most projectors only need a distance from lens to screen of about 1.2x the diagonal, so a 10 foot distance from lens to screen would allow a 100” diagonal screen.

The big limitation is whether watching HDTV and movies while doing other things simultaneously that need light like using a computer or reading.


97 posted on 12/09/2011 8:19:04 PM PST by Kellis91789 (The ultimate result of shielding men from the effects of folly is to fill the world with fools.)
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