Vote on a New TV

Not Afraid · 12-22-2007, 03:23 PM

Hopefully, this link will work.

We're tossing the giant box and going to a new LCD TV. We don't do any gaming and will be upgrading to DHTV through either existing DTV or possibly cable. We will be hooking up a all-region up-converting DVD player but, our needs are pretty simple.

Any thoughts or preferences?

BarTopDancer · 12-22-2007, 03:38 PM

What are your input needs? Will you be wall mounting anywhere? Is the lamp life and brightness of the Toshiba comparable to the Sharp?

I find the Sharp more aesthetically pleasing but the Toshiba's swivel stand definitely has its benefits. The Toshiba also has more inputs in the back.

Not Afraid · 12-22-2007, 03:40 PM

I don't know what my input needs are. DVD, Direct TV or cable, possible future sound system.

swanie · 12-22-2007, 04:00 PM

I can't give you an educated opinion on either of those two, but we have a 42" Sony LCD and love it. I can give you details on ours if you are interested.

swanie

BarTopDancer · 12-22-2007, 04:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Not Afraid

I don't know what my input needs are. DVD, Direct TV or cable, possible future sound system.

If everything else is the same, or comparable I'd go for the TV with more inputs on the back for cosmetic purposes (no cords running out the front or the side).

Boss Radio · 12-22-2007, 04:30 PM

Always keep a pair of rabbit ears on hand. Just in case.

Not Afraid · 12-22-2007, 04:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Boss Radio

Always keep a pair of rabbit ears on hand. Just in case.

We still have a working rooftop antenna!

Kevy Baby · 12-22-2007, 04:57 PM

42"?!?

Get a real TV.

katiesue · 12-22-2007, 05:02 PM

Cover your house in tin foil.

€uroMeinke · 12-22-2007, 05:15 PM

And now the overhaul is about to begin - looks like Fios is in my neighborhood - so bundling internet/phone/tv may save us some cash, of course this means the coordinated canceling and installation of various services...

But first a TV, and a DVD player to play things on it...

I'll check back later to talk about DVR's and HD DVDs, etc.

View Poll Results: Which TV should we get?
Toshiba 42HL167 LCD TV	3	30.00%
Sharp LC-42D64U LCD TV	7	70.00%
Voters: 10. You may not vote on this poll

12-22-2007, 03:23 PM	#1
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	Vote on a New TV Hopefully, this link will work. We're tossing the giant box and going to a new LCD TV. We don't do any gaming and will be upgrading to DHTV through either existing DTV or possibly cable. We will be hooking up a all-region up-converting DVD player but, our needs are pretty simple. Any thoughts or preferences? Last edited by Not Afraid : 12-22-2007 at 03:28 PM.
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BarTopDancer Prepping... Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Here, there, everywhere Posts: 11,405	What are your input needs? Will you be wall mounting anywhere? Is the lamp life and brightness of the Toshiba comparable to the Sharp? I find the Sharp more aesthetically pleasing but the Toshiba's swivel stand definitely has its benefits. The Toshiba also has more inputs in the back. __________________ Spork is the new MacGyver Postcards From My Edge
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Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I don't know what my input needs are. DVD, Direct TV or cable, possible future sound system.
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swanie Wiiiiiiiiiiiiid Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 321	I can't give you an educated opinion on either of those two, but we have a 42" Sony LCD and love it. I can give you details on ours if you are interested. swanie
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Boss Radio The Littlest Hobo Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Hobo Junction Posts: 393	Always keep a pair of rabbit ears on hand. Just in case.
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€uroMeinke L'Hédoniste Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: A.S.C.O.T. Posts: 8,671	And now the overhaul is about to begin - looks like Fios is in my neighborhood - so bundling internet/phone/tv may save us some cash, of course this means the coordinated canceling and installation of various services... But first a TV, and a DVD player to play things on it... I'll check back later to talk about DVR's and HD DVDs, etc. __________________ I would believe only in a God that knows how to Dance. Friedrich Nietzsche
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