The HDTV Thread

[Traxy]

Well, I finally did it. I picked up some extra consulting work on the side and managed to convince my wife (using the old Jedi mind trick) that we can afford a new TV to replace our aging 32" tube TV. I was just wondering if anyone here had any reccomendations on models, etc. I'm trying to keep the size to around 46", price is not that big of a concern. Through my research, I am sort of attached to the 46" JVC LCD, but not neccesarily married to it by any means. Also, is anyone here using Shaws PVR? Any issues at all with it, can I record stuff I'm not watching, can you get stuff off of the PVR onto a computer, etc?

[esks4life]

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Seems like we start a thread about this every other week.

[Esks4ever]

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if yu want to have full 1080p your choices will be limited... when i was looking around alot of lcd's where 720p and not 1080i...

[Angelus]

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I love Shaw's HD-PVR. It has a dual-tuner so you can watch one program and record another...or record two programs. What I don't love is Shaw's service. You only get 5 or 6 HD channels and then you have to pay $10/month for the other 5 or 6 they offer. It's rather pathetic in my mind.

[Traxy]

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if yu want to have full 1080p your choices will be limited... when i was looking around alot of lcd's where 720p and not 1080i...

Full 1080p is a must.

[Esks4ever]

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Full 1080p is a must.

you'll never notice the difference.. but your a man so the best is always what we want

[Traxy]

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you'll never notice the difference.. but your a man so the best is always what we want

Yep. Has to be the best. Even if my eyes couldn't tell the difference, my brain would immediately judge the picture as inferior and I'd go nuts.

[Esks996]

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Until at least 80% of the channels are broadcast in HD, I won't be upgrading.

A waste of money IMO.

But, to help you out Traxy, my brother just purchased a Pioneer Elite 42" plasma (approx.$4000), 1080p. And my friend just bought a 46" Sony Bravia, (approx.$4000), 1080p.

We all agree that the plasma looks better. No question.

[Deathsdoorstep]

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I want an HDTV for gaming, but IMHCO they are still waaaaaaaaaaay too expensive. $2k + stand + HD receiver + warranty + GST = $3k per TV at least.

No effin way!

[Esks4ever]

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I want an HDTV for gaming, but IMHCO they are still waaaaaaaaaaay too expensive. $2k + stand + HD receiver + warranty + GST = $3k per TV at least.

No effin way!

dopnt need a HD reciever for gaming... and LCDs have a built in stand

[Traxy]

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Until at least 80% of the channels are broadcast in HD, I won't be upgrading.

A waste of money IMO.

But, to help you out Traxy, my brother just purchased a Pioneer Elite 42" plasma (approx.$4000), 1080p. And my friend just bought a 46" Sony Bravia, (approx.$4000), 1080p.

We all agree that the plasma looks better. No question.

Interesting. I was keeping away from the Plasma TVs as I heard they had issues with leakage and stuff. Not sure if thats been remedied yet.

[Esks4ever]

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LCDs are better for fast action things.. like Videogames and sports..

[Deathsdoorstep]

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dopnt need a HD reciever for gaming... and LCDs have a built in stand

I want my TV at eye level, not 2 inches from the floor.

[Traxy]

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I want my TV at eye level, not 2 inches from the floor.

Wall mount.

[Angelus]

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Until at least 80% of the channels are broadcast in HD, I won't be upgrading.

A waste of money IMO.

I don't really understand that logic, but I guess maybe it depends on what you watch? All the shows I watch are in HD. Most NFL (and CFL) is now in HD. The only thing I watch these days not in HD are Oiler games.

Definitely not a waste of money for me.