LCD TV, is it good for me?

Kudos · 01-28-2005, 11:29 AM

I'd like to sell my TV, and my LCD monitor and replace them both with one unit.

However, I'm told the LCD TV's like the ones from dell would get crappy cable reception unless you have digital cable or direct tv.

I only have normal cable.

My family has a small LCD TV in the kitchen, it's something like 12inches, and it gets awesome reception. Much better then the TV in my room, which is a great Phillips Flat Screen TV (flat like a crt monitor, still bulky just a flat picture tube).

So I'd like to ask for peoples imput as I'm sure a lot of you have bought these LCD TV's from Dell.

I don't have the cash anyway, so it's not a huge deal, but I am curious for the future

SmokeyDP · 01-28-2005, 11:56 AM

This coming from the dude who has to hock all his crap in the For Sale forum

Kudos · 01-28-2005, 12:08 PM

which reminds me, wanna buy my niece?

she's small and light, shipping will be cheap

zippyjuan · 01-28-2005, 12:15 PM

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forum...php?forumid=40

Kudos · 01-28-2005, 12:26 PM

bleh, mostly plasma

Daversinger · 01-28-2005, 01:28 PM

42" plasma lol that would be funny for gaming, the best quality are those flat 19-21" crts by Mitsubishi they are 100lbs though lol!
like you said you should get a 17" lcd/tv from dell or scepter, samsung...

Kudos · 01-28-2005, 01:48 PM

nah it would have to replace the 27inch Plillips in my room, so I'd be getting something comperable to that. a 30inch LCD for TV, DVD and PC.

Removing the TV and my 19" Dell LCD Monitor will allow me to save a LOT of space because I could then get rid of my computer desk and the desk my tv sits on

I couldn't see a 17inch screen from 8 feet away =P I have bad eyes

Daversinger · 01-28-2005, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kudos

nah it would have to replace the 27inch Plillips in my room, so I'd be getting something comperable to that. a 30inch LCD for TV, DVD and PC.

Removing the TV and my 19" Dell LCD Monitor will allow me to save a LOT of space because I could then get rid of my computer desk and the desk my tv sits on

I couldn't see a 17inch screen from 8 feet away =P I have bad eyes

thats funny i was just joking around, suit yourself and just get a 42" for 1,200

zippyjuan · 01-28-2005, 04:17 PM

What screen is 42 inches and $1,200? No plasma or LCDs!

Daversinger · 01-28-2005, 04:34 PM

thats what we bought our Maxim plasma tv for but its ED TV not HDTV.
besides the prices will come down quick.

SmokeyDP · 01-28-2005, 05:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daversinger

thats what we bought our Maxim plasma tv for but its ED TV not HDTV.
besides the prices will come down quick.

Someone was talking about ED TV. How is it? Got a link?

zippyjuan · 01-28-2005, 06:51 PM

It is OK. I think it was on recently. http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=567

SmokeyDP · 01-28-2005, 06:55 PM

Ahhh...LOL

No, I heard there is a hybrid of regular TV and HDTV called something like EDTV or something like that. It can handle 480p or 480i at most, but its cheaper....

=P

zippyjuan · 01-28-2005, 06:59 PM

Ah.. this is what you want: http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/p...efinition.html

nate el bueno · 01-29-2005, 10:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daversinger

42" plasma lol that would be funny for gaming, the best quality are those flat 19-21" crts by Mitsubishi they are 100lbs though lol!
like you said you should get a 17" lcd/tv from dell or scepter, samsung...

rofl, that would be an experience HAHAHA
you'd have to sit like, 12 feet away to see hte entire screen

Daversinger · 01-29-2005, 10:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nate el bueno

rofl, that would be an experience HAHAHA
you'd have to sit like, 12 feet away to see hte entire screen

that was basically my point.

Mungo · 01-30-2005, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by zippyjuan

It is OK. I think it was on recently. http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=567

That's funny!

johnnymk · 01-30-2005, 05:45 AM

I bought a 20" LCD TV from tweeter.com, which had 640 X 480 resolution. I hooked it up to cable and it was very grainy. I was so glad that it had a dead pixel because I was able to return it. I do not recommend any LCD TVs greater than around 17" which has this resolution. And I don't know if it was the cable or the TV, but the sound lagged behind the picture by about a second or vice versa, I forget which.

Also, EDTVs are not worth the money either because of the very mediocre resolution which they have. I have yet to see a 42" EDTV for $1200, but even at that price I still wouldn't buy one.

01-28-2005, 11:29 AM	#1
Kudos Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 339	LCD TV, is it good for me? I'd like to sell my TV, and my LCD monitor and replace them both with one unit. However, I'm told the LCD TV's like the ones from dell would get crappy cable reception unless you have digital cable or direct tv. I only have normal cable. My family has a small LCD TV in the kitchen, it's something like 12inches, and it gets awesome reception. Much better then the TV in my room, which is a great Phillips Flat Screen TV (flat like a crt monitor, still bulky just a flat picture tube). So I'd like to ask for peoples imput as I'm sure a lot of you have bought these LCD TV's from Dell. I don't have the cash anyway, so it's not a huge deal, but I am curious for the future __________________ Shut up, dummy.

01-28-2005, 12:15 PM	#4
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01-30-2005, 05:45 AM	#18
johnnymk Chief of Naval Operations Join Date: May 2000 Location: LEVITTOWN< PA> USA Posts: 13,621	I bought a 20" LCD TV from tweeter.com, which had 640 X 480 resolution. I hooked it up to cable and it was very grainy. I was so glad that it had a dead pixel because I was able to return it. I do not recommend any LCD TVs greater than around 17" which has this resolution. And I don't know if it was the cable or the TV, but the sound lagged behind the picture by about a second or vice versa, I forget which. Also, EDTVs are not worth the money either because of the very mediocre resolution which they have. I have yet to see a 42" EDTV for $1200, but even at that price I still wouldn't buy one. __________________ “Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery.” (Winston Churchill) Last edited by johnnymk : 01-30-2005 at 05:49 AM.

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01-28-2005, 11:56 AM	#2
SmokeyDP Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 541	This coming from the dude who has to hock all his crap in the For Sale forum

01-28-2005, 12:08 PM	#3
Kudos Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 339	which reminds me, wanna buy my niece? she's small and light, shipping will be cheap

01-28-2005, 12:26 PM	#5
Kudos Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 339	bleh, mostly plasma

01-28-2005, 01:28 PM	#6
Daversinger Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 506	42" plasma lol that would be funny for gaming, the best quality are those flat 19-21" crts by Mitsubishi they are 100lbs though lol! like you said you should get a 17" lcd/tv from dell or scepter, samsung...

01-28-2005, 01:48 PM	#7
Kudos Lieutenant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bridgewater, NJ Posts: 339	nah it would have to replace the 27inch Plillips in my room, so I'd be getting something comperable to that. a 30inch LCD for TV, DVD and PC. Removing the TV and my 19" Dell LCD Monitor will allow me to save a LOT of space because I could then get rid of my computer desk and the desk my tv sits on I couldn't see a 17inch screen from 8 feet away =P I have bad eyes

01-28-2005, 04:17 PM	#9
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	What screen is 42 inches and $1,200? No plasma or LCDs!

01-28-2005, 04:34 PM	#10
Daversinger Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 506	thats what we bought our Maxim plasma tv for but its ED TV not HDTV. besides the prices will come down quick.

01-28-2005, 06:51 PM	#12
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	It is OK. I think it was on recently. http://www.tribute.ca/synopsis.asp?m_id=567

01-28-2005, 06:55 PM	#13
SmokeyDP Lieutenant Commander Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Middlesex, NJ Posts: 541	Ahhh...LOL No, I heard there is a hybrid of regular TV and HDTV called something like EDTV or something like that. It can handle 480p or 480i at most, but its cheaper.... =P

01-28-2005, 06:59 PM	#14
zippyjuan Picture of the Day Guru Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Sunny San Diego Posts: 8,756	Ah.. this is what you want: http://www.plasmatvbuyingguide.com/p...efinition.html

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