I want an HDTV.

Discussion in 'Video Games and Technology' started by Lord Megatron, Jan 28, 2008.

  1. Lord Megatron

    Lord Megatron FFFF

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    Dunno if this would go in the main HDTV thread, so I'll make it separate for now.

    I'm planing on upgrading my gaming TV to a 37" HDTV. At the Wal-Mart where I work, we have them in Vizio, Samsung, and Sanyo. Vizio is the cheapest of the three, but I looked an all three seem to have the same lag time (8ms). Which one do you guys recommend?

    If you have another brand you like, let me know, but I'd like to try and get it at WallyWorld, as I get the discount.

    And would it be worth it to get a 360 Elite for the HDMI support?
     
  2. Prowl

    Prowl Well-Known Member

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    I want a second one for my room, so I can watch in my "Chones"*




    *Chones = Underwear in Spanish Slang.
     
  3. Joe Moore

    Joe Moore Is Not Jim... Veteran

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    Samsung TV's have a game setting that helps with the lag a lot. At 37", an HDMI cable will offer nothing special over component cables.
     
  4. seeker311

    seeker311 The Collector

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    He's right, I got the 50 in. Samsung DLP and it also has the game mode. Pure awesome
     
  5. TonyzCustomz

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    Thought I was the only one who still called them that. LOL

    I would go with the samsung out of those three.
     
  6. KidDynamite

    KidDynamite Do good recklessly Veteran

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    Definitely Samsung out of those three.
     
  7. Boardwise

    Boardwise There are no strings on me Veteran

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  8. smangerbot

    smangerbot The Holy Zombie Jesus TFW2005 Supporter

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    Smangsung!
     
  9. Maverick Hunter Christian

    Maverick Hunter Christian Choke on that, causality!

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    I was considering getting a 40" Bravia, myself, pretty soon.

    But you guys all seem convinced, Samsung seems to be the way to go.
     
  10. Nemesis Predaking

    Nemesis Predaking Offical Enforcer WTF@TFW Veteran

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    I had a 42" Vizio, Speakers went in about 3 months. I was told it was to expensive to replace so I got a refund minus my taxes back.
    Now I have a 47" Samsung, it has a setting for damn near everything.
     
  11. Primus

    Primus Beware, the modelers. Veteran

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    Well, I think of the choices he offered I would pick Samsung but I'd take a Bravia over all of those any day.
     
  12. Lord Megatron

    Lord Megatron FFFF

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    As far as I know, my Wal-Mart doesn't sell Bravias, but the site might. I'd have to check.

    Either way, time to start saving!
     
  13. Smasher

    Smasher HUNKY BEATS

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    I cast my vote for Samsung.

    Also if you are getting a 360, and plan on downloading a lot, get the Elite.
    THe bigger hard drive is nice.
     
  14. Lord Megatron

    Lord Megatron FFFF

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    I have one already, I was just wondering if I should trade it up for the Elite.

    And Samsung seems to be the winner here. But Bravias are sold on the site, soooo....
     
  15. funkatron101

    funkatron101 TFW2005 Supporter

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    If you have the wall space, and can make the room moderately dark (it doesn't really have to be that dark), I suggest you go the same route as me and buy an HD projector.

    106" screen, baby!

    37" is puny and weak.:p 

    It will be comparable in costs as well.
     
  16. Phy

    Phy I want... ROOM SERVICE!!

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    Is that anything like gaunch?




    Or ginch?