Best/cheapest Big Screen TV

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I'm thinking of getting a big screen TV sometime soon (next couple months probably) but not sure where to get one at a good price, but still reliable. Any suggestions?

Also how are widescreen TVs for watching regular shows? I make sure to buy all movies in widescreen format, but does it make regular TV shows look weird?
 
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Same thing here, im looking for one around 60'', this topic should help me as well so thank's for posting it .
 
I saw a Toshiba 60" at Sam's Club the other day for less than $1900 (can't remember exactly how much less). Looked great. I have had a Toshiba 57" for over a year and a half and have nothing but praise for it.
 
As far as watching non-widescreen shows, most widescreen tvs have several options as to how to handle this. Generally one of the options will work best and you will stick with it. Most of the time I don't even realize that the image is being made to fit. A bigger problem on a large tv is poor picture quality. If you are getting an analog signal the picture tends to look very grainy. Digital non-HDTV and HDTV signals result in great picture quality.
 
my family got a 64" AKAI HDTV ready widescreen last yr for i think $1200 from costco...good value..picture does look a bit grainy and not as colorful, but when on HDTV channels picture looks great, colorful, and crisp...it supports 480 i/p and 1080i, not 720p unortunately on certain xbox games...but otherwise god deal for the size
 
So when I do get my big screen, does that mean I'm better off changing off to digital cable?
[quote name='bmsdaddy']As far as watching non-widescreen shows, most widescreen tvs have several options as to how to handle this. Generally one of the options will work best and you will stick with it. Most of the time I don't even realize that the image is being made to fit. A bigger problem on a large tv is poor picture quality. If you are getting an analog signal the picture tends to look very grainy. Digital non-HDTV and HDTV signals result in great picture quality.[/quote]
 
I think I read somewhere that VOOM was close to going bankrupt, but if anyone's used it, I'd be interested to hear about it myself.

Another good big screen to consider would be a Samsung. I think you get an incredible value when you purchase a Samsung. I would also suggest staying away from Sony RPTV's.
 
Well, you can get a "big screen" TV for pretty cheap if you consider those shitty rear-projection things TVs. Personally, I'd rather have no TV than waste money on one of those. Save up for a DLP/LCD. Prices on them are steadily declining.
 
[quote name='Santurio']so nobody has tried VOOM??
I guess I will stay away too!![/quote]

No haven't tried voom looks like it's all talk to me, does anybody own a panasonic, i want to know what panasonic has to offer so if anyone knows about it let me know .
 
[quote name='TubeRacer']Well, you can get a "big screen" TV for pretty cheap if you consider those shitty rear-projection things TVs. Personally, I'd rather have no TV than waste money on one of those. Save up for a DLP/LCD. Prices on them are steadily declining.[/quote]

What?!

You must be talking about CRT Rear Projection TV?

You do realize that the LCD and DLP television sets are also rear projection too, right? At least the larger ones.


BTW, CRT is far and away a much more superior technology in terms of quality and reliability. DLP and LCD are bulb based. Tell me how you get black when you have light? Give up? The answer is you can't! Don't forget you have to replace the bulbs every so often and they are not cheap.

In conclusion, CRT produces better image, much greater contrast and truer colors, costs a fraction of the newer DLP and LCD sets, and has no bulbs. Did I forget anything? Basically the CRT is considered "antiquated" when it really is not. It's all marketing and you have fallen for it.

Lets see, three ~50"+ rear projection based CRT televisions or one ~50" DLP/LCD rear projection television? I'll take the 3 CRTs. One for each of the our bedrooms.

However, if it was me I would get a CRT Front Projector.

Chris
 
[quote name='Samurai X'][quote name='Santurio']so nobody has tried VOOM??
I guess I will stay away too!![/quote]

No haven't tried voom looks like it's all talk to me, does anybody own a panasonic, i want to know what panasonic has to offer so if anyone knows about it let me know .[/quote]


Try http://dbstalk.com



Chris
 
[quote name='b3b0p'][quote name='TubeRacer']Well, you can get a "big screen" TV for pretty cheap if you consider those shitty rear-projection things TVs. Personally, I'd rather have no TV than waste money on one of those. Save up for a DLP/LCD. Prices on them are steadily declining.[/quote]

What?!

You must be talking about CRT Rear Projection TV?

You do realize that the LCD and DLP television sets are also rear projection too, right? At least the larger ones.


BTW, CRT is far and away a much more superior technology in terms of quality and reliability. DLP and LCD are bulb based. Tell me how you get black when you have light? Give up? The answer is you can't! Don't forget you have to replace the bulbs every so often and they are not cheap.

In conclusion, CRT produces better image, much greater contrast and truer colors, costs a fraction of the newer DLP and LCD sets, and has no bulbs. Did I forget anything? Basically the CRT is considered "antiquated" when it really is not. It's all marketing and you have fallen for it.

Lets see, three ~50"+ rear projection based CRT televisions or one ~50" DLP/LCD rear projection television? I'll take the 3 CRTs. One for each of the our bedrooms.

However, if it was me I would get a CRT Front Projector.

Chris[/quote]

Here's something you forgot - CRTs that have any type of decent size weigh 9359235 pounds and require at least 2 people to move around. They're also gigantic and typically need very expensive stands to hold their massive weight. You could put an LCD on a $15 bookcase. Hell, you can hang it on the wall and save $15.

Even the largest LCDs (rear projection, etc) only weigh 150 lbs or less.
 
[quote name='mmn'][quote name='b3b0p'][quote name='TubeRacer']Well, you can get a "big screen" TV for pretty cheap if you consider those shitty rear-projection things TVs. Personally, I'd rather have no TV than waste money on one of those. Save up for a DLP/LCD. Prices on them are steadily declining.[/quote]

What?!

You must be talking about CRT Rear Projection TV?

You do realize that the LCD and DLP television sets are also rear projection too, right? At least the larger ones.


BTW, CRT is far and away a much more superior technology in terms of quality and reliability. DLP and LCD are bulb based. Tell me how you get black when you have light? Give up? The answer is you can't! Don't forget you have to replace the bulbs every so often and they are not cheap.

In conclusion, CRT produces better image, much greater contrast and truer colors, costs a fraction of the newer DLP and LCD sets, and has no bulbs. Did I forget anything? Basically the CRT is considered "antiquated" when it really is not. It's all marketing and you have fallen for it.

Lets see, three ~50"+ rear projection based CRT televisions or one ~50" DLP/LCD rear projection television? I'll take the 3 CRTs. One for each of the our bedrooms.

However, if it was me I would get a CRT Front Projector.

Chris[/quote]

Here's something you forgot - CRTs that have any type of decent size weigh 9359235 pounds and require at least 2 people to move around. They're also gigantic and typically need very expensive stands to hold their massive weight. You could put an LCD on a $15 bookcase. Hell, you can hang it on the wall and save $15.

Even the largest LCDs (rear projection, etc) only weigh 150 lbs or less.[/quote]

No, did not forget they weigh quite a bit. However, I have never seen a CRT television (note: not a tube television) that required a stand. Typically they are already tall enough to begin with and are meant to be viewed as is. No stand needed.

If your talking about a little LCD screen, then that is a whole other category and not what the original poster requested. He specifically states big screen. Any 50"+ television whether it be CRT, DLP, LCD, Plasma is going to take more then one person to move it. Unless of course, it has wheels.

With the LCD (and to some extent DLP) sets you are paying for lesser image quality and less weight. That's about it. Don't forget to budget a good $500+ for a new bulb every once in a while as they don't last forever.

I saw 2 $750 52" CRT Televisions the other day at one of the local shops. I have no doubt they would blow away any LCD/DLP in image quality.

Oh, have fun playing a game with lots of shadows or dark areas on an LCD/DLP. Most of the time they can't produce the details to make it even worth trying to play. Even at 60"+. You'll squint and squint some more, but never make out the background details. Not fun taking turns at 90 mph in Gran Turismo 3 on a nice digital bulb based display device.

I'll take the obese overweight antiquated CRT (3 guns - RGB; Not tube) over any digital any day of week. The superior image, reliability, and no bulbs makes it worth the extra weight and size.

I still say you sound like you have fallen for the marketing hype that says digital (LCD/DLP - basically digital, bulb based, and thin) is superior technology. However, I guess if you are willing to pay the money it's up to you what television you get. I'd rather take that extra $2000-$3000 and put it towards something else, like say, investments.

Again I will say however, I would not buy a rear projection anything for games/movies. I would buy a 10" tube from wally world for $50 to watch Sportscenter and play video games, but that is it. For everything else I use a CRT Front Projector. It weighs 145lbs, but its worth it with the 100" diganol (80" width) screen it fills.


Chris
 
I got the Hitachi 57F510 from CC, ran ~1700, runs great in all 3 HD modes, excellent color representation considering all I've done is used a THX calibrator.
 
What's the difference between rear and front projection CRT, and how do I tell? Sorry if that's a dumb question.

[quote name='b3b0p']No, did not forget they weigh quite a bit. However, I have never seen a CRT television (note: not a tube television) that required a stand. Typically they are already tall enough to begin with and are meant to be viewed as is. No stand needed.

If your talking about a little LCD screen, then that is a whole other category and not what the original poster requested. He specifically states big screen. Any 50"+ television whether it be CRT, DLP, LCD, Plasma is going to take more then one person to move it. Unless of course, it has wheels.

With the LCD (and to some extent DLP) sets you are paying for lesser image quality and less weight. That's about it. Don't forget to budget a good $500+ for a new bulb every once in a while as they don't last forever.

I saw 2 $750 52" CRT Televisions the other day at one of the local shops. I have no doubt they would blow away any LCD/DLP in image quality.

Oh, have fun playing a game with lots of shadows or dark areas on an LCD/DLP. Most of the time they can't produce the details to make it even worth trying to play. Even at 60"+. You'll squint and squint some more, but never make out the background details. Not fun taking turns at 90 mph in Gran Turismo 3 on a nice digital bulb based display device.

I'll take the obese overweight antiquated CRT (3 guns - RGB; Not tube) over any digital any day of week. The superior image, reliability, and no bulbs makes it worth the extra weight and size.

I still say you sound like you have fallen for the marketing hype that says digital (LCD/DLP - basically digital, bulb based, and thin) is superior technology. However, I guess if you are willing to pay the money it's up to you what television you get. I'd rather take that extra $2000-$3000 and put it towards something else, like say, investments.

Again I will say however, I would not buy a rear projection anything for games/movies. I would buy a 10" tube from wally world for $50 to watch Sportscenter and play video games, but that is it. For everything else I use a CRT Front Projector. It weighs 145lbs, but its worth it with the 100" diganol (80" width) screen it fills.


Chris[/quote]
 
yeah, i'm looking for a big screen also.. i have currently a older 60inch toshiba...worked well for many years.. now its time to upgrade to hdtv..


also with crt... isn't there a danger of burn in images with game systems ?
 
[quote name='TubeRacer']Well, you can get a "big screen" TV for pretty cheap if you consider those shitty rear-projection things TVs. Personally, I'd rather have no TV than waste money on one of those. Save up for a DLP/LCD. Prices on them are steadily declining.[/quote]

I wouldn't go so far as to say I would not have a TV vs. CRT, but if you are going to buy one, I would go with a LCD/DLP since they can do 720p and are a lot cheaper than plasma TVs. Microsoft has confirmed that all of their games for the new system wil be 720p capable. It's a safe bet that Sony will have 720p or higher games. Why miss out on all that high definition goodness by jumping the gun. Wait a bit or catch a good sale and you can get a large screen DLP or LCD for around $2k. If you joinn the Best Buy rewards program, you can also get the 10% of coupons which can result in huge savings. Lastly, look for floor models.
 
There is a danger of burn-in with them, but there is for plasma as well. My Toshiba says to limit it to 15% of total tv time per week. I have had no problems with burn-in. One very important thing to do is turn down the brightness as they typically ship at 100% as this looks better in a showroom but is not needed at home. Turning the brightness down greatly reduces the chance of burn-in.

Yeah, the tv is big and heavy but it is on wheels if I were to have the urge to move it around. Sure, a thinner tv may be "cooler" to own, but costs much more. I had considered an LCD projection tv but didn't like the "screen door effect". It also would have cost more for a smaller screen. LCD tvs (non projection type) don't even approach this size range and if they did would be incredibly expensive.
 
[quote name='b3b0p'][quote name='TubeRacer']Well, you can get a "big screen" TV for pretty cheap if you consider those shitty rear-projection things TVs. Personally, I'd rather have no TV than waste money on one of those. Save up for a DLP/LCD. Prices on them are steadily declining.[/quote]

What?!

You must be talking about CRT Rear Projection TV?

You do realize that the LCD and DLP television sets are also rear projection too, right? At least the larger ones.


BTW, CRT is far and away a much more superior technology in terms of quality and reliability. DLP and LCD are bulb based. Tell me how you get black when you have light? Give up? The answer is you can't! Don't forget you have to replace the bulbs every so often and they are not cheap.

In conclusion, CRT produces better image, much greater contrast and truer colors, costs a fraction of the newer DLP and LCD sets, and has no bulbs. Did I forget anything? Basically the CRT is considered "antiquated" when it really is not. It's all marketing and you have fallen for it.

Lets see, three ~50"+ rear projection based CRT televisions or one ~50" DLP/LCD rear projection television? I'll take the 3 CRTs. One for each of the our bedrooms.

However, if it was me I would get a CRT Front Projector.

Chris[/quote]]
You forgot to mention that with plasma and LCD screens there is no risk of burn in. So given the choice between $200-300 on a bulb every couple of thousands of hours veiwing vs having an image (in the case of many Cagers porno :wink: ) forever burned on your tv screen, I think I would have to go with the former.

You are correct that image quality is comperable between the various technologies available(Plasma, DLP, LCD, CRT) but many companies (Sony in particular) are starting to phase out their CTR television in favor of what they feel is a superior technology.

In the end, if it were my decision and i had the disposable income I would have to go with LCD.
 
copied form Best Buy website:

Considerations
Due to the direct way it produces light, plasma can be especially susceptible to burn-in from static images such as stock-tickers and video-game gauges; however, newer displays have begun to incorporate "pixel-orbiting" technologies that shift images, almost imperceptibly, to limit the occurrence of burn-in. Additionally, although known for their high contrast (relative to LCD) and spectacular color saturation, plasma displays have historically had difficulty reproducing pure blacks. Recent enhancements have largely eliminated this problem, but sometimes at the expense of fine detail in dimly-lit areas of the picture.

They sell them and they seem to think burn in can be a problem.
 
[quote name='b3b0p']No, did not forget they weigh quite a bit. However, I have never seen a CRT television (note: not a tube television) that required a stand. Typically they are already tall enough to begin with and are meant to be viewed as is. No stand needed. [/quote]

If we're talking about what the OP was asking for (60 inches) then yes, you're correct. If you're talking about a 32 inch LCD vs a 32 inch CRT, you're going to need a stand for the CRT. Can't set that thing on the floor.

And CRTs are a pain in the freaking BUTT to lug up and down stairs. Trust me, I had to help my roommate move his Sanyo CRT HDTV up the stairs to our place. It was no picnic.

If your talking about a little LCD screen, then that is a whole other category and not what the original poster requested. He specifically states big screen. Any 50"+ television whether it be CRT, DLP, LCD, Plasma is going to take more then one person to move it. Unless of course, it has wheels.
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Yeah, I was talking about a smaller LCD, like 27 - 32 inches.

With the LCD (and to some extent DLP) sets you are paying for lesser image quality and less weight. That's about it. Don't forget to budget a good $500+ for a new bulb every once in a while as they don't last forever.
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You can't budget $500 for a new bulb. When I buy a new car I don't budget $100 for a brake job and a tune up in a year. You can twist your little "budget $500" argument into any product on the planet - its unfair to say its a disadvantage to buy an LCD TV because MAYBE SOMEDAY you'll need a new bulb.

I still say you sound like you have fallen for the marketing hype that says digital (LCD/DLP - basically digital, bulb based, and thin) is superior technology. However, I guess if you are willing to pay the money it's up to you what television you get. I'd rather take that extra $2000-$3000 and put it towards something else, like say, investments.
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Nope, haven't fallen for any hype. I'm pretty close to getting a new HDTV and I've been to every major electronics retailer in my town comparing LCDs, CRTs, DLPs, and everything else they have. To me, a flat panel television produces much sharper images at the High Def level than CRTs do. That's my opinion from what I've seen with my own two eyes.

Do I like the fact that I could carry an LCD up stairs by myself? Yep. Do I like the fact that I could set it in places where a giant CRT couldn't fit? Yep. Do I like the "cool factor" of the flat panel? Sure. But trust me, I wouldn't buy a TV if I didn't think it had the best picture available for the price I was willing to pay. At this point, LCD is that type of TV for me.

Again I will say however, I would not buy a rear projection anything for games/movies. I would buy a 10" tube from wally world for $50 to watch Sportscenter and play video games, but that is it. For everything else I use a CRT Front Projector. It weighs 145lbs, but its worth it with the 100" diganol (80" width) screen it fills.
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You're quick to talk about an LCD needing a new bulb someday maybe perhaps but I don't see you talking about any problems that projectors have. That's a whole new level of headache.
 
I can recommend the Mitsubishi HDTV. They are regarder as one of the top RPTV out there. The 55" model can be had for under $2,000 from Best Buy. It's a GREAT TV. Don't listen to people saying RPTV suck....they tend to produce the BEST images when they are properly calibarated. Most cheaper plasma and DLP cannot produce TRUE blacks.

So, go with the MITS....the onyl drawback is no 720P....but not much uses it besides a few XBOX games.

DVD's and normal XBOX games look GREAT on it.
 
$500 for a new bulb? New bulbs for LCD and DLP are around $250. They are rated for 4000-5000 hours. That's a bargain since it's really the only part that needs to be replaced in those sets. Are LCDs and DLPs the perfect technology? No. LCDs have problems with blacks. DLPs have problems with rainbow. The list goes on and on. But people need to remember that there are other requirements besides picture quality.

Do CRT RPTVs have the best picture? Yes. Do they perform well in areas of sunlight or bright light? No. They also need to be calibrated every so often to keep the picture in focus. Burn in is also a possibility even after calibration. 720p support is the other problem.

If you really want to make an informed decision on what types of TV would be suit you, go to http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/ and visit the Rear Projection forum.
 
[quote name='tokerblue']$500 for a new bulb? New bulbs for LCD and DLP are around $250. They are rated for 4000-5000 hours. That's a bargain since it's really the only part that needs to be replaced in those sets. Are LCDs and DLPs the perfect technology? No. LCDs have problems with blacks. DLPs have problems with rainbow. The list goes on and on. But people need to remember that there are other requirements besides picture quality.

Do CRT RPTVs have the best picture? Yes. Do they perform well in areas of sunlight or bright light? No. They also need to be calibrated every so often to keep the picture in focus. Burn in is also a possibility even after calibration. 720p support is the other problem.

If you really want to make an informed decision on what types of TV would be suit you, go to http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/ and visit the Rear Projection forum.[/quote]

There are Rear Projection LCD TV's that support 720P though. I know Sony makes a few...they have a 60" and 70"....I want that 70", but I cannot afford it, especially since I already have a 55" Mits.
 
Sorry, I was referring to CRT RPTVs. They usually don’t support both 720p and 1080i. There are a few models that do, but the majority do not.
 
Mine is Toshiba 57H83 it supports 720p and 1080i. I have no regrets regarding the purchase of this tv, except maybe that it took me so long to get one!
 
[quote name='b3b0p']
No, did not forget they weigh quite a bit. However, I have never seen a CRT television (note: not a tube television) that required a stand. Typically they are already tall enough to begin with and are meant to be viewed as is. No stand needed.

If your talking about a little LCD screen, then that is a whole other category and not what the original poster requested. He specifically states big screen. Any 50"+ television whether it be CRT, DLP, LCD, Plasma is going to take more then one person to move it. Unless of course, it has wheels.

With the LCD (and to some extent DLP) sets you are paying for lesser image quality and less weight. That's about it. Don't forget to budget a good $500+ for a new bulb every once in a while as they don't last forever.

I saw 2 $750 52" CRT Televisions the other day at one of the local shops. I have no doubt they would blow away any LCD/DLP in image quality.

Oh, have fun playing a game with lots of shadows or dark areas on an LCD/DLP. Most of the time they can't produce the details to make it even worth trying to play. Even at 60"+. You'll squint and squint some more, but never make out the background details. Not fun taking turns at 90 mph in Gran Turismo 3 on a nice digital bulb based display device.

I'll take the obese overweight antiquated CRT (3 guns - RGB; Not tube) over any digital any day of week. The superior image, reliability, and no bulbs makes it worth the extra weight and size.

I still say you sound like you have fallen for the marketing hype that says digital (LCD/DLP - basically digital, bulb based, and thin) is superior technology. However, I guess if you are willing to pay the money it's up to you what television you get. I'd rather take that extra $2000-$3000 and put it towards something else, like say, investments.

Again I will say however, I would not buy a rear projection anything for games/movies. I would buy a 10" tube from wally world for $50 to watch Sportscenter and play video games, but that is it. For everything else I use a CRT Front Projector. It weighs 145lbs, but its worth it with the 100" diganol (80" width) screen it fills.


Chris[/quote]

Sorry, but you are buying garbage when you buy a Rear Projection CRT big screen. Of course, I'll admit black levels are better, but you're giving up about a hundred worthwhile features in order to make everything darker (so dark, that when viewing from more than 1 degree off center, everthing is too damn difficult to see at all).

It's cool how these people get all elitist about perfect picture recreation, yet they don't take into account blooming/bleeding/geometric distortion/overscan/burn-in/etc., which are all huge problems CRT based televisions have that LCDs and other better technologies do not.
 
Wow,

Fascinating discussion. I have a question - are there any rear-projection TV's that don't have a sucky viewing angle? I agree with TubeRacer, I can't stand a TV that I have to sit DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF in order to enjoy it.
 
[quote name='chosen1s']Fascinating discussion. I have a question - are there any rear-projection TV's that don't have a sucky viewing angle? I agree with TubeRacer, I can't stand a TV that I have to sit DIRECTLY IN FRONT OF in order to enjoy it.[/quote]
> LCD and DLP based RPTVs usually have at least a 150°+ viewing angle. CRT based RPTVs are the ones that typically have the worst off center viewing angles, but they have improved as of late. Your best bet is to simply go to the store and look at the various sets. Walk around and note where you see the brightness drop off drastically.
 
[quote name='TubeRacer'][quote name='b3b0p']
No, did not forget they weigh quite a bit. However, I have never seen a CRT television (note: not a tube television) that required a stand. Typically they are already tall enough to begin with and are meant to be viewed as is. No stand needed.

If your talking about a little LCD screen, then that is a whole other category and not what the original poster requested. He specifically states big screen. Any 50"+ television whether it be CRT, DLP, LCD, Plasma is going to take more then one person to move it. Unless of course, it has wheels.

With the LCD (and to some extent DLP) sets you are paying for lesser image quality and less weight. That's about it. Don't forget to budget a good $500+ for a new bulb every once in a while as they don't last forever.

I saw 2 $750 52" CRT Televisions the other day at one of the local shops. I have no doubt they would blow away any LCD/DLP in image quality.

Oh, have fun playing a game with lots of shadows or dark areas on an LCD/DLP. Most of the time they can't produce the details to make it even worth trying to play. Even at 60"+. You'll squint and squint some more, but never make out the background details. Not fun taking turns at 90 mph in Gran Turismo 3 on a nice digital bulb based display device.

I'll take the obese overweight antiquated CRT (3 guns - RGB; Not tube) over any digital any day of week. The superior image, reliability, and no bulbs makes it worth the extra weight and size.

I still say you sound like you have fallen for the marketing hype that says digital (LCD/DLP - basically digital, bulb based, and thin) is superior technology. However, I guess if you are willing to pay the money it's up to you what television you get. I'd rather take that extra $2000-$3000 and put it towards something else, like say, investments.

Again I will say however, I would not buy a rear projection anything for games/movies. I would buy a 10" tube from wally world for $50 to watch Sportscenter and play video games, but that is it. For everything else I use a CRT Front Projector. It weighs 145lbs, but its worth it with the 100" diganol (80" width) screen it fills.


Chris[/quote]

Sorry, but you are buying garbage when you buy a Rear Projection CRT big screen. Of course, I'll admit black levels are better, but you're giving up about a hundred worthwhile features in order to make everything darker (so dark, that when viewing from more than 1 degree off center, everthing is too damn difficult to see at all).

It's cool how these people get all elitist about perfect picture recreation, yet they don't take into account blooming/bleeding/geometric distortion/overscan/burn-in/etc., which are all huge problems CRT based televisions have that LCDs and other better technologies do not.[/quote]


Ummmm,I don't have to sit DIRECTLY in front of my RPTV, BUT isn't the ideal position for a TV, in front of your seating area?

Also, you can remove the glare screen on these if you REALLY want.

They are not garbage.....but hey, if you want to pay $2000 more for a smaller TV, go ahead.
 
[quote name='TubeRacer']geometric distortion.[/quote]

That's an excellent point that I forgot about. I hate CRTs now because of their geometry problems. I'm really picky about seeing straight lines on TV sets and I've yet to see a store bought non calibrated CRT NOT have issues with geometry. If you figure you have to budget money to pay a tech to calibrate your CRT so you get straight lines, that washes away the "you'll have to pay $500 for a new bulb someday" argument about LCDs.
 
I picked up a 51 in RCA HD CRT at WalMart for $1088.00 its the best purchase I have ever made in a TV. It has a very bright sharp picture. Is capable of 720p and 1080i. All my DVDs look fantanstic on it. And playing videogames on a 51 in screen is a joy to me. I dont have any regrets so far.
 
I'm looking at a Samsung HDTV Widescreen model from Target for like $700. It looks pretty good, has most all of the hookup's, no multiples on the Component or DVI end but I can just get a switcher for the component and if someone has a link for that with DVI I'd appreciate it. My only complaint is the fact it's only 27" since I would prefer a 30" for like $100-200 more. Has anyone used this TV and what are your thoughts? Picture seemed to look good to me but I wanna make sure it supports 720p. It already seems to support 480p and 1080i.
 
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