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11-13-2006, 08:31 AM
ksuohio

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Originally Posted by john99

:D Dose the Samsung TX-S3082 have a Super Fine Pitch picture tube? If not then it not HD. Just because it can take the signal doesn't mean it can display HD. Alot of the SD lcd can also take HD signal, but you still get crap SD picture. As far as the Sony XBR goes, there are two version, one has the Super Fine Pitch picture tube, & one does not. Cosmatically they look the same. As far as I know no one make HD crt tv any more, you may be able to still find some new Chinese made Toshiba with the Super Fine Pitch tube, but that about it.

The Samsung has a native resolution of 720p.
11-13-2006, 11:25 AM
rhettro

Fry's had 52" Mitsubishi DLP 1080p for around $2100 US. Best looking set in the store, and no lag for gaming. I'm still waiting for the laser HDTV's to come out before I make a decision.
11-13-2006, 12:50 PM
ksuohio

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Originally Posted by rhettro

Fry's had 52" Mitsubishi DLP 1080p for around $2100 US. Best looking set in the store, and no lag for gaming. I'm still waiting for the laser HDTV's to come out before I make a decision.

That's what I'm waiting for. Not a big fan of the color wheel or spending $200-400 every couple years for a new bulb.
11-13-2006, 04:30 PM
gkline

This is the Samsung 32" HDTV I just got.
http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/L...3251_final.pdf
Simply amazing. My nephew came over yesterday to watch the football game and brought his Xbox 360 and Call of Duty 3. HOLY SMOKES! What a blast. We switched from the football game in HD to the Xbox and back. What a great picture.
Paid $1,499 at BestBuy. Have Comcast digital OnDemand with HD option.
11-13-2006, 04:36 PM
rhettro

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Originally Posted by ksuohio

That's what I'm waiting for. Not a big fan of the color wheel or spending $200-400 every couple years for a new bulb.

Well, these brand new DLP's were pretty sharp, great viewing angle when compared to the other DLP sets on the floor, and no color distortion. But the bulb thing is a bit of a downer. The laser sets should be three times as good. :)
11-13-2006, 05:18 PM
Boneycat

So what's the deal? DLP still worth it? I know they are the cheaper of the three (LCD and plasma), but I'm surprised it's still around. I guess if you don't have to have your tv hanging on a wall that It's a nice and cheap tv (relatively speaking of course).
11-13-2006, 06:10 PM
Kero-chan

the new dlps are starting to use LEDs instead of lightbulbs, so they shouldnt burn out. still if you're very patient, laser seems to be the most promising tech on the horizon :D

i dunno what happened to large OLED...
11-13-2006, 06:12 PM
Boneycat

I've heard really good things about this upcoming laser technology. It's supposed to use 1/2 the energy of plasma and be cheaper as well. Not too shabby.
11-13-2006, 06:50 PM
Gambit777

DLP is the way i like the http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1138085296581
11-14-2006, 04:47 AM
john99

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Originally Posted by ksuohio

The Samsung has a native resolution of 720p.

I doubted very much it can do 720p. :D
According to the brochure it a interlaced display unit.

http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/S...es/txs3082.pdf
11-14-2006, 10:04 AM
Hadsus

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Originally Posted by Boneycat

I've heard really good things about this upcoming laser technology. It's supposed to use 1/2 the energy of plasma and be cheaper as well. Not too shabby.

It's still a year away and there will no doubt be imaging/technical issues for early adopters as there always seems to be with new technologies. I love the early adopters though as they do all the beta testing for consumers who prefer mature technologies. :D

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