Best 37" TV for Rusty KSU's Money?

[AzCat]

... you need to break them in to prevent burn in (you can burn free dvd's and play them on a loop over night and that will do it).

Completely false unless you're buying old stock from several years ago.

Not false at all. Most sets have features to counteract this (pixel wobbling). Some cheap budget brands are prone to this. Most notably, the new Insignias.

Burn-in is a thing of the past.  Image retention does occur on new plasma sets but is easily erased through normal viewing habits.  I was really worried about it when I first bought mine, but it really hasn't been an issue at all.  You don't even have to worry about pausing a game or movie, or leaving a menu screen up for a long time because of built in screen savers.

Wait, so it's a thing of the past, but it does occur? Gotcha.

Image retention (temporary) isn't the same as burn-in (permanent).  If you're going to offer your sage opinion you should at least be clear on the basic terminology.

I'm so sorry your eminence. Either way, it's not exactly a great thing to have to deal with. No need to act offended.

Guess you'll be going back to CRT since LCD screens suffer from image retention as well.  Oh wait ....

[Skycat]

For a 42" TV, 1080p isn't really worth any kind of price premium.  Unless you like to sit really close to the TV.

[ew2x4]

... you need to break them in to prevent burn in (you can burn free dvd's and play them on a loop over night and that will do it).

Completely false unless you're buying old stock from several years ago.

Not false at all. Most sets have features to counteract this (pixel wobbling). Some cheap budget brands are prone to this. Most notably, the new Insignias.

Burn-in is a thing of the past.  Image retention does occur on new plasma sets but is easily erased through normal viewing habits.  I was really worried about it when I first bought mine, but it really hasn't been an issue at all.  You don't even have to worry about pausing a game or movie, or leaving a menu screen up for a long time because of built in screen savers.

Wait, so it's a thing of the past, but it does occur? Gotcha.

Image retention (temporary) isn't the same as burn-in (permanent).  If you're going to offer your sage opinion you should at least be clear on the basic terminology.

I'm so sorry your eminence. Either way, it's not exactly a great thing to have to deal with. No need to act offended.

Guess you'll be going back to CRT since LCD screens suffer from image retention as well.  Oh wait ....

OLED beyotch.

[AzCat]

... you need to break them in to prevent burn in (you can burn free dvd's and play them on a loop over night and that will do it).

Completely false unless you're buying old stock from several years ago.

Not false at all. Most sets have features to counteract this (pixel wobbling). Some cheap budget brands are prone to this. Most notably, the new Insignias.

Burn-in is a thing of the past.  Image retention does occur on new plasma sets but is easily erased through normal viewing habits.  I was really worried about it when I first bought mine, but it really hasn't been an issue at all.  You don't even have to worry about pausing a game or movie, or leaving a menu screen up for a long time because of built in screen savers.

Wait, so it's a thing of the past, but it does occur? Gotcha.

Image retention (temporary) isn't the same as burn-in (permanent).  If you're going to offer your sage opinion you should at least be clear on the basic terminology.

I'm so sorry your eminence. Either way, it's not exactly a great thing to have to deal with. No need to act offended.

Guess you'll be going back to CRT since LCD screens suffer from image retention as well.  Oh wait ....

OLED beyotch.

CNT-FED.  Will require 10% the capital investment as LCD / OLED to begin production which pretty much guarantees that it's going to be the choice going forward. 

[ew2x4]

... you need to break them in to prevent burn in (you can burn free dvd's and play them on a loop over night and that will do it).

Completely false unless you're buying old stock from several years ago.

Not false at all. Most sets have features to counteract this (pixel wobbling). Some cheap budget brands are prone to this. Most notably, the new Insignias.

Burn-in is a thing of the past.  Image retention does occur on new plasma sets but is easily erased through normal viewing habits.  I was really worried about it when I first bought mine, but it really hasn't been an issue at all.  You don't even have to worry about pausing a game or movie, or leaving a menu screen up for a long time because of built in screen savers.

Wait, so it's a thing of the past, but it does occur? Gotcha.

Image retention (temporary) isn't the same as burn-in (permanent).  If you're going to offer your sage opinion you should at least be clear on the basic terminology.

I'm so sorry your eminence. Either way, it's not exactly a great thing to have to deal with. No need to act offended.

Guess you'll be going back to CRT since LCD screens suffer from image retention as well.  Oh wait ....

OLED beyotch.

CNT-FED.  Will require 10% the capital investment as LCD / OLED to begin production which pretty much guarantees that it's going to be the choice going forward. 

How far along is development? I haven't heard much about it in a while.

[pissclams]

you should stop by Azcat's television lab and find out.

[AzCat]

How far along is development? I haven't heard much about it in a while.

Sony is alleged to be on the verge of offering FED displays as replacements for very high-end CRT monitors.  Some smaller companies are also promising the first high-end commercial products in '09 though at least one has run into financing issues in their attempt to secure manufacturing facilities.  I'd imagine that consumer-grade stuff will follow as the economy allows but I don't think there's any real question about the technology at this point. 

[PCR]

Rusty: I like the Panny's better because they have less glare.

[michigancat]

Rusty: I like the Panny's better because they have less glare.

That's a fine reason.  The room for this should be very dark, mostly.  It's something good to look for, though.

[opcat]

wait for sale?

[ew2x4]

wait for sale?

http://gizmodo.com/5114159/price-drops-on-hdtvs-to-slowhalt-because-the-economys-in-the-toilet

[catfan28]

You could always get this TV.......
http://blog.wired.com/photos/uncategorized/2008/01/07/a0070183.jpg

[cireksu]

how big is your viewing area?  10+ feet or inside of 10 feet?

[michigancat]

how big is your viewing area?  10+ feet or inside of 10 feet?

Not sure (don't live there yet).  Probably about 10 feet. 

[ew2x4]

how big is your viewing area?  10+ feet or inside of 10 feet?

Not sure (don't live there yet).  Probably about 10 feet. 

Over 8', definitely get at least 42".

[cireksu]

I'd agree with ew.

my viewing area is small, generally less than 10 feet.

The 42 did not look good up close.

[ew2x4]

I'd agree with ew.

my viewing area is small, generally less than 10 feet.

The 42 did not look good up close.

720p or 1080p?

[cireksu]

I'd agree with ew.

my viewing area is small, generally less than 10 feet.

The 42 did not look good up close.

720p or 1080p?

720

[cireksu]

my parents have 1080 and I wouldn't know the diff.

I would never pay to get it.

[AzCat]

how big is your viewing area?  10+ feet or inside of 10 feet?

Not sure (don't live there yet).  Probably about 10 feet. 

Over 8', definitely get at least 42".

http://myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

[ew2x4]

how big is your viewing area?  10+ feet or inside of 10 feet?

Not sure (don't live there yet).  Probably about 10 feet. 

Over 8', definitely get at least 42".

http://myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

I've seen so many different graphs and calculations. Going to a store seems to be the only way to figure out what is most appropriate for each individual. Because cire, I would definitely notice, for better or worse.

[michigancat]

I plan on going w/ this:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Viera-TH-42PX80U-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00142HLV4/ref=pd_cp_e_2?pf_rd_p=413863501&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001KOTTNY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YPEDXTPJ50W2H81HZFW#

Got the OK from the new landlord to get direct tv...what else should I buy?  Will my DVD player really piss me off and need upgrading? 

[Saulbadguy]

Your dvd player at least progressive scan (480p)?

[michigancat]

Your dvd player at least progressive scan (480p)?

No.  It's complete garbage. 

[PCR]

Get a new DVD player from Wal Mart for $40 or just take the plunge and get Blu-Ray, although you won't notice a huge difference unless you're  a real tweaker. 

[Rick Daris]

I plan on going w/ this:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Viera-TH-42PX80U-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00142HLV4/ref=pd_cp_e_2?pf_rd_p=413863501&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001KOTTNY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YPEDXTPJ50W2H81HZFW#

Got the OK from the new landlord to get direct tv...what else should I buy?  Will my DVD player really piss me off and need upgrading? 

would buy wall mounts, cables, etc here...

http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

[steve dave]

I plan on going w/ this:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Viera-TH-42PX80U-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00142HLV4/ref=pd_cp_e_2?pf_rd_p=413863501&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001KOTTNY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YPEDXTPJ50W2H81HZFW#

Got the OK from the new landlord to get direct tv...what else should I buy?  Will my DVD player really piss me off and need upgrading? 

would buy wall mounts, cables, etc here...

http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

Yes.  LOL at every rube who has purchased cables at Best Buy or anything with MONSTER written on it.

[Saulbadguy]

I plan on going w/ this:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Viera-TH-42PX80U-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00142HLV4/ref=pd_cp_e_2?pf_rd_p=413863501&pf_rd_s=center-41&pf_rd_t=201&pf_rd_i=B001KOTTNY&pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_r=1YPEDXTPJ50W2H81HZFW#

Got the OK from the new landlord to get direct tv...what else should I buy?  Will my DVD player really piss me off and need upgrading? 

would buy wall mounts, cables, etc here...

http://www.monoprice.com/home/index.asp

Yes.  LOL at every rube who has purchased cables at Best Buy or anything with MONSTER written on it.

Monoprice, FTW!!

[michigancat]

component uses RCA cables just like composite, right?  I could prob. make my own component cable from crap laying around the house?

DirecTV is getting installed today.  Just in time for tha game 2maro night.



I've only been to watch DVD's on my crappy player, and so far I like the TV's display better than my uncle's 46" sony for DVD's.

[cireksu]

component uses RCA cables just like composite, right?  I could prob. make my own component cable from crap laying around the house?

DirecTV is getting installed today.  Just in time for tha game 2maro night.



I've only been to watch DVD's on my crappy player, and so far I like it better than my uncle's 46" sony for DVD's.

MacGyver it.