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HDTV advice

Discussion in 'Anything goes' started by Inky_Wretch, Nov 30, 2009.

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  1. Dirk Legume

    Dirk Legume Active Member

    You DO need HDMI cables, however, you DON'T need to buy the expensive ones. From everything I have read, the discount ones work just fine. And you can sometimes get 'em for about 7 or 8 bucks.
     
    Dirk Legume, Nov 30, 2009
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  2. Inky_Wretch

    Inky_Wretch Well-Known Member

    So is that a good price for the Vizio?
     
    Inky_Wretch, Nov 30, 2009
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  3. Dirk Legume

    Dirk Legume Active Member

    Inky, it seems a little high for a 60hz but I could be wrong. I would think, in that size, you could find a 120hz for around 6 bills.


    Edit: A little hunting found this, but I know nothing about the retailer. Good luck.


    http://www.logicbuy.com/deals/vizio-37-inch-eco-1080p-lcd-hdtv/13896.aspx
     
    Dirk Legume, Nov 30, 2009
    #15
  4. JakeandElwood

    JakeandElwood Well-Known Member

    Vizio is an excellent brand.
     
    JakeandElwood, Nov 30, 2009
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  5. Bubbler

    Bubbler Well-Known Member

    For what it's worth, LCD saps up much less energy than a plasma.
     
    Bubbler, Nov 30, 2009
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  6. buckweaver

    buckweaver Active Member

    Also FWIW, Consumer Reports frequently lists Insignia -- Best Buy's house brand -- as the top LCD set in terms of HDTV. That's what we went with, for a very good price, and love it. I recommend it.
     
    buckweaver, Nov 30, 2009
    #18
  7. Madhavok

    Madhavok Well-Known Member

    There's a website where you can get your HDMI cables for less than $8. Do not buy them at Best Buy/Target/WalMart etc or wherever you go to buy your TV. If you're set on getting a new TV, then order them in advance.
     
    Madhavok, Nov 30, 2009
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  8. txsportsscribe

    txsportsscribe Active Member

    it's actually 720 and 1080 but you're right, unless you're watching a blueray, it's a waste of money to go for the 1080. i found this out unfortunately after buying a 1080.
     
    txsportsscribe, Nov 30, 2009
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  9. MacDaddy

    MacDaddy Active Member

    Buy cables someplace like monoprice.com, or through buy.com. And if someone at Best Buy, etc., tells you the expensive ones are better they're full of poo. The markup on those things is where they make their money.

    For the actual TV, check out Consumer Reports for advice and ratings. We have a Panasonic and a Sony and are very happy with both. I've never had a good experience with anything made by Samsung.
     
    MacDaddy, Nov 30, 2009
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  10. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Go to ebay and get for 85 percent less.
     
    slappy4428, Nov 30, 2009
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  11. BTExpress

    BTExpress Well-Known Member

    Do not choose a TV based on how the picture looked in the showroom.

    Because you will want nothing close to those settings in your living room.
     
    BTExpress, Nov 30, 2009
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  12. slappy4428

    slappy4428 Active Member

    Dell's got this one for Cyber Monday for 500 that's real close to what you see, Inky...
    http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A3139068

    and this 1080p 120hz 47 inch vizio for 800...
    http://www.dell.com/content/topics/segtopic.aspx/cyber-monday?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&ref=hbn
     
    slappy4428, Dec 1, 2009
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