greyzieoriental
01-20-2009, 06:05 AM
I've decided on getting a new 1080p HDTV.
I will be mainly using this TV for Gaming(of course), Movies, and Once in a while as a PC monitor(DVI to HDMI).
These 2 HDTV's are what I've come down to. Both are in my price range, but price should not be a factor in helping me decide.
Different TV suggestions welcome if they are 42"+ and $1000 or less.
I will be purchasing the TV tomorrow when I wake up and after I check this thread.
$899 - Panasonic 42 in. (Diagonal) Class Plasma Full HD (1080p) Television, VIERA model# TH-42PZ8OU
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775538000P?vName=Computers+%26+Ele ctronics&cName=Televisions&sName=Flat+Panel
Specs
Item Weight: 70.6 lbs.
TV Type: Plasma
HDTV: Yes
Screen Size (by diagonal measure): 41-3/5 in.
Jacks, IN-OUT:
S-Video Inputs, Number: 2, 1 front
Component Input Sets, Total Number: 2
Digital Audio Output: Yes
Analog Audio Output: Yes
HDMI Inputs, Number: 3 (1 front)
Tuner Type: ATSC/NTSC/QAM (digital/analog)
Display, Resolution:
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Native Resolution: 1080p
Display, Enhancements:
Input Compatible: 1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Video Noise Reduction Method: Digital video noise reduction Glossary
Anti-Reflective / Static Screen: Yes
Comb Filter Type: Motion-adaptive, 3D Y/C
Contrast Ratio: 20,000:1 (native} 1,000,000:1 (dynamic)
Dimensions:
Width: 41-3/10 in.
Height: 28-3/5 in.
Depth: 12-9/10 in.
Included Remote:
Remote Control Type: Wireless (infrared)
Controls, Video:
Closed Captioning: Yes
Video Input Labeling: Yes
V-Chip Program Lockout: Yes
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes, Trilingual
or
$998 Vizio 47 in. (Diagonal) XVT Series 120Hz Full HD (1080p) LCD model# SV470XVT1A
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=408190
Specs
Specification
Size: 47-in*
*Viewable: 46.96-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats
1080p
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported PC Resolutions
1920 x 1080, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
Specification
Panel Type: 47" Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.5415mm (H) x 0.5415mm (V)
Display Compatibility: FULL HDTV (1080P)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (Full HD)
Response Time: 5 ms (typical)
Colors: 1.06 Billion
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 6500:1 (w/DCR)
Viewable Angle: <178 degrees (horizontal and vertical)
Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 4
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
Composite Video: 2
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1
Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 1
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 0
Additional Information
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
Zoom
Freeze
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 , 1280x1024, 1920x1080 via RGB or 1920x1080 via HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes, SRS TruSurround XT
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 10W x 3
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 400W average
Removable Base
VIZIO Warranty
One Year Parts & Labor
Free Lifetime Technical Support
Free On-Site Repair on VIZIO Televisions 30" and above
Zero Bright Pixel Defects Guaranteed: Yes
Click for details of warranty
Weight
Gross: 77.8 lbs
Net: 62.4 lbs
Without Stand: 56.9 lbs
Dimensions
Carton:
With Stand: 43.9" W x 29.7" H x 10" D
Without Stand: 43.9" W x 28.1" H x 4" D
Without Stand and Speakers: N/A
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US FCC Class B
I will be mainly using this TV for Gaming(of course), Movies, and Once in a while as a PC monitor(DVI to HDMI).
These 2 HDTV's are what I've come down to. Both are in my price range, but price should not be a factor in helping me decide.
Different TV suggestions welcome if they are 42"+ and $1000 or less.
I will be purchasing the TV tomorrow when I wake up and after I check this thread.
$899 - Panasonic 42 in. (Diagonal) Class Plasma Full HD (1080p) Television, VIERA model# TH-42PZ8OU
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775538000P?vName=Computers+%26+Ele ctronics&cName=Televisions&sName=Flat+Panel
Specs
Item Weight: 70.6 lbs.
TV Type: Plasma
HDTV: Yes
Screen Size (by diagonal measure): 41-3/5 in.
Jacks, IN-OUT:
S-Video Inputs, Number: 2, 1 front
Component Input Sets, Total Number: 2
Digital Audio Output: Yes
Analog Audio Output: Yes
HDMI Inputs, Number: 3 (1 front)
Tuner Type: ATSC/NTSC/QAM (digital/analog)
Display, Resolution:
Maximum Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Native Resolution: 1080p
Display, Enhancements:
Input Compatible: 1080p/1080i/720p/480p
Video Noise Reduction Method: Digital video noise reduction Glossary
Anti-Reflective / Static Screen: Yes
Comb Filter Type: Motion-adaptive, 3D Y/C
Contrast Ratio: 20,000:1 (native} 1,000,000:1 (dynamic)
Dimensions:
Width: 41-3/10 in.
Height: 28-3/5 in.
Depth: 12-9/10 in.
Included Remote:
Remote Control Type: Wireless (infrared)
Controls, Video:
Closed Captioning: Yes
Video Input Labeling: Yes
V-Chip Program Lockout: Yes
On Screen Display (OSD): Yes, Trilingual
or
$998 Vizio 47 in. (Diagonal) XVT Series 120Hz Full HD (1080p) LCD model# SV470XVT1A
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=408190
Specs
Specification
Size: 47-in*
*Viewable: 46.96-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner
Supported TV Formats
1080p
Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080
Supported PC Resolutions
1920 x 1080, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600
Specification
Panel Type: 47" Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.5415mm (H) x 0.5415mm (V)
Display Compatibility: FULL HDTV (1080P)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (Full HD)
Response Time: 5 ms (typical)
Colors: 1.06 Billion
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 6500:1 (w/DCR)
Viewable Angle: <178 degrees (horizontal and vertical)
Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 4
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
Composite Video: 2
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1
Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 1
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 0
Additional Information
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
Zoom
Freeze
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768 , 1280x1024, 1920x1080 via RGB or 1920x1080 via HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes, SRS TruSurround XT
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 10W x 3
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100 ~ 240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 400W average
Removable Base
VIZIO Warranty
One Year Parts & Labor
Free Lifetime Technical Support
Free On-Site Repair on VIZIO Televisions 30" and above
Zero Bright Pixel Defects Guaranteed: Yes
Click for details of warranty
Weight
Gross: 77.8 lbs
Net: 62.4 lbs
Without Stand: 56.9 lbs
Dimensions
Carton:
With Stand: 43.9" W x 29.7" H x 10" D
Without Stand: 43.9" W x 28.1" H x 4" D
Without Stand and Speakers: N/A
Certifications: CSA, CSA-US FCC Class B