What to look for in an average TV?

Post by **bitWISE** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:23 pm

Well, after going 3 years without a television in my room I think I finally need to get one. First, it would be nicer than running my gamecube/xbox through a converter and into my monitor. Second, I wouldn't mind being able to watch some TV here and there (especially college football).

I'm looking for something around 27-35" (widescreen would kick ass) and as cheap as possible BUT I could probably go as high as $500. I know that I want it to have a flat screen and atleast s-video (preferably components) but other than that I don't know much about TVs. What features are gimmicks and which are worth looking for?

Post by **o'dium** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:24 pm

A picture.

Post by **bitWISE** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 4:32 pm

Well what I mean is shit like this:

# FST Black picture tube delivers high-contrast images for a sharp and vibrant display

# 3-line digital comb filter brings out fine picture detail and enhances color purity

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:01 pm

all 16x9 will have components. $500 a bit low, but maybe you can find a floor model locally. i helped my friend get a 32" Panny for a tick over $750. Original price was $1160. at your price level though, just stick with a brand name if you can help it.

Post by **Don Carlos** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:21 pm

http://www.pricerunner.co.uk/view-image ... l%3D382020

UK i know BUT its a 27" LCD TV for £479 odd quider

Post by **Don Carlos** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:25 pm

http://www.pricerunner.com/sound-and-vi ... 6=&a_2724=

hope that works 4 j00

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:30 pm

the Panny looks like a good deal. you're gonna have to google the specs though. they don't tell you d1ck

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?ica ... vbname=472

Post by **SOAPboy** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:30 pm

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp ... 0265593458

Boink

Know someone with that tube, its actually REALLY nice for the price..

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:31 pm

link with some info on that panny from S&V

http://www.soundandvisionmag.com/articl ... 3&preview=

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:32 pm

stick with brand names. Advent sucks.

Post by **SOAPboy** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 5:33 pm

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:stick with brand names. Advent sucks.

Normally i totally agree, but seriously, its a fucking mint picture for a damn good price..

Post by **bitWISE** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 6:36 pm

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:the Panny looks like a good deal. you're gonna have to google the specs though. they don't tell you d1ck

http://www.etronics.com/product.asp?ica ... vbname=472

Thats a great deal and if it were available in a local store I would have gotten it. The more I thought about it the more I realized I wanted the best looking low-end set which happened to be a Philips at Target.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 9:49 pm

plus, i bet you got hookups for that 10% discount.

Post by **eepberries** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 10:37 pm

wtf? Just get a fucking tv

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:18 pm

eepberries wrote:wtf? Just get a fucking tv

=o

Post by **bitWISE** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:39 pm

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:plus, i bet you got hookups for that 10% discount.

Yeah I had 10% off if I used my Target card. So far it's working out very well. 27", flat tube, component, svideo, and 3 rca inputs. The image quality out of my DVD player is just amazing and the sound isn't bad either.

Post by **shiznit** » Sat Sep 03, 2005 11:41 pm

If it's a small room then 27" should be good.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 1:54 am

bitWISE wrote:
+JuggerNaut+ wrote:plus, i bet you got hookups for that 10% discount.
Yeah I had 10% off if I used my Target card. So far it's working out very well. 27", flat tube, component, svideo, and 3 rca inputs. The image quality out of my DVD player is just amazing and the sound isn't bad either.

exactly which model did you get? also, you did grab component cables, right? :icon6:

Post by **bitWISE** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 2:12 am

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:
bitWISE wrote:
+JuggerNaut+ wrote:plus, i bet you got hookups for that 10% discount.
Yeah I had 10% off if I used my Target card. So far it's working out very well. 27", flat tube, component, svideo, and 3 rca inputs. The image quality out of my DVD player is just amazing and the sound isn't bad either.
exactly which model did you get? also, you did grab component cables, right? :icon6:

Yeah I got some component cables. Its the 27PT664/37. I'm aware of the problem it has but its easy to fix so fuck it.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:45 am

what happened to getting a wide?

Post by **SplishSplash** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 6:57 am

Don't get a TV. TV makes you stupid.

Post by **bitWISE** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:00 am

I wont have a satellite receiver for a month or two so for now it's just for video games.

+JuggerNaut+ wrote:what happened to getting a wide?

all i said was widescreen would kick ass

Post by **Grudge** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:18 am

not buying widescreen at this point of time would be pretty stupid IMO

Post by **Berserker** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:39 am

I would be sure to check how many inputs and outputs it has. Video in, Video out, Audio out. Stuff like that is good to keep in mind.

Post by **+JuggerNaut+** » Sun Sep 04, 2005 7:49 am

SplishSplash wrote:Don't get a TV. TV makes you stupid.

i didn't realize watching dvd's makes you stupid.