01-13-2006, 03:52 PM
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Phillips 50" Plasma vs Toshiba 62" DLP
We're trying to decide between the Phillips 50" Plasma and the Toshiba 62" DLP. Both have HDMI Input and a cable card slot.
Anyone here have experience with either set? We're planning to replace our analog 52" Mitsubishi that we've had for years with zero problems. Last edited by kgsilvas : 01-13-2006 at 06:28 PM. |
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01-13-2006, 04:41 PM
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President, Cowboys Nation
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DLP, all day long. IMO it's a better mix of price/quality/screen size.
Both the Toshiba and Samsung units are good. The 1080p sets aren't overly expensive, either; the Samsung 6168 can be had for around $3,000. 
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01-13-2006, 09:39 PM
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what does anyone think about the Vizio 50" plasma at Costco?
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01-16-2006, 03:30 PM
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The Toshiba DLP is great, I'd get that over the Philips plasma.
The Vizio 50" is actually a pretty good plasma. I still like the Panasonic more, but the Vizio is surprisingly competent.
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01-17-2006, 01:29 PM
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What about that 61" InFocus thin DLP that is always on Woot.com? It it comperable to a normal rear projection or a plasma?
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02-08-2006, 07:11 AM
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Plebe
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I got one of the woot TVs and love it. There have been manu posts about issues with it. I personally think its another one of those internet things where 90% of people with problems post while (ill bet) less than 5% of the poeple without problems post. So I didnt worry about it. For me it was the ability to hang on the wall. What you have to remember on this TV is that its a 10,000 dollar TV. It has a gazillion features in comparison to other HD TVs besides just being 7 inches thick. It has a full sized wireless keyboard with mouse and web browser bult in (limited use though cause it doesnt accept cookies or vidio/audio), and HDMI, Firewire, and an internal analog and HD tuner. I will also say that it is amazingly bright. I have my bulb setting on low and it still is plenty bright.
If I were to have any complaints they would be 1. It only has 1 HDMI input 2. Web browser needs cookies support. 3. Screen is to darned big. Sometimes I get dizzy looking all over it to get all the input into my brain. Especially football. You can buy it from woot all the time at thier secret probation website: http://www.woot.com/special.aspx?k=VIP-TV also check out the web site devoted to the TV: www.61md10.org |
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02-08-2006, 07:38 AM
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I think I left some drool stains on it. 
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02-11-2006, 04:22 PM
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How is this 56" Samsung http://www.drplasma.com/itemdesc.asp...26&ic=HLR5667W ?
Whats out there with 1080p?
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02-11-2006, 08:17 PM
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 my friend got one and he loves it. It seems very "competent" as Apex noted. |
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02-11-2006, 08:30 PM
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Cool... yet I'm still trying to dissuade myself from buying any HDTV for yet a few more years. I haven't been totally convinced to drop the cash yet... still to much "uncertainty" out there for me. |
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02-11-2006, 08:53 PM
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Chief of Naval Operations
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I agree... prices will come down and quality will increase. No rush for me. Well maybe a little. I've got a house to fill.
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02-11-2006, 09:24 PM
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President, Cowboys Nation
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67" Samsung, $3,500. Brand new. 1080p.
61", $2,900. http://www.sevenefour.com/sa46dltvhlhd.html http://www.sevenefour.com/noname30.html |
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02-16-2006, 03:43 PM
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Travis - thanks for the secret Woot link! NIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIICE!
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02-18-2006, 06:57 AM
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Plebe
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You are very welcome. Still very happy with mine. Cant wait for the Datona racethis weekend in HD and 5.1 surround this weekend Vroom VROOM!!!
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03-08-2006, 11:21 PM
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Any new secret Woot! links? That one seems to redirect to the default page.
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03-09-2006, 12:20 AM
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Woot will not be selling the SP61MD10 anymore. This past Monday was the last day to grab one if you wanted it.
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Linear Mode
