So in light of my tax refund and the upcoming tax rebate check, I'm finally taking the plunge and replacing my old CRT with a nice flatscreen.
So I've read through the forums here, and learned quite a bit. I was going to post on avsforum, but quite frankly, I didn't want to get information overload and the responses here seem to be a bit more straighforwrd. I have a few questions on some topics on which I'm still not clear on. I do want to ask that though I greatly appreciate input, suggestions and advice, I don't want this thread to turn into yet another standards war thread.
So here are some details:
I definately know I want a 50+ inch screen (based on other units I've seen in stores and in other people's houses). The TV will be mounted above the fireplace mantle....yes I know it's not optimal, but that's where it's going for many reasons I won't go into detail about. There will not be any sunlight issue...and lighting in the room will be average to dim.
I will be using the TV to watch SD and HD content, DVD's. No PS3, HDDVD or BD at this time. But I do plan on hooking up a HTPC for casual browsing, email, and some pc gaming.
From what I've read, many have suggested that going with LCD and 1080p is better for the PC end of things. But if I were to go with Plasma and 720p, how bad could it really be?
Budget wise, I'd like to stay around $2k or less, but of course, less would be better.
I've looked at some 50" 720p plasmas that looked pretty nice (Samsung 5054 and Panasonic TH50PX75), but I was concerned out output from a PC would look. That led me to look at 1080p LCD's...such as the Sony Bravia KDL-52W3000 and the Samsung LNT-5265F. I guess that my concern is that I don't want to spend the extra $$$ if the lower end (and lower cost) units will do the job just fine. Can anyone provide some input on how PC output looks on 720p plasma units?
That should get the ball rolling...more questions forthcoming.
Thanks!
So I've read through the forums here, and learned quite a bit. I was going to post on avsforum, but quite frankly, I didn't want to get information overload and the responses here seem to be a bit more straighforwrd. I have a few questions on some topics on which I'm still not clear on. I do want to ask that though I greatly appreciate input, suggestions and advice, I don't want this thread to turn into yet another standards war thread.
So here are some details:
I definately know I want a 50+ inch screen (based on other units I've seen in stores and in other people's houses). The TV will be mounted above the fireplace mantle....yes I know it's not optimal, but that's where it's going for many reasons I won't go into detail about. There will not be any sunlight issue...and lighting in the room will be average to dim.
I will be using the TV to watch SD and HD content, DVD's. No PS3, HDDVD or BD at this time. But I do plan on hooking up a HTPC for casual browsing, email, and some pc gaming.
From what I've read, many have suggested that going with LCD and 1080p is better for the PC end of things. But if I were to go with Plasma and 720p, how bad could it really be?
Budget wise, I'd like to stay around $2k or less, but of course, less would be better.
I've looked at some 50" 720p plasmas that looked pretty nice (Samsung 5054 and Panasonic TH50PX75), but I was concerned out output from a PC would look. That led me to look at 1080p LCD's...such as the Sony Bravia KDL-52W3000 and the Samsung LNT-5265F. I guess that my concern is that I don't want to spend the extra $$$ if the lower end (and lower cost) units will do the job just fine. Can anyone provide some input on how PC output looks on 720p plasma units?
That should get the ball rolling...more questions forthcoming.
Thanks!