verticalzero Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Out of intrest just want to know the screen size of TPR members TV's which they use for their consoles and DVD watching. I do not have a HD TV yet, I use a Sony Wega 29" in my bedroom. My dream TV would be the 103" Panasonic Plasma, it would sit behind a red curtain which opens sideways when a film starts (just like in the old cinema's). Link: http://www.panasonic.co.uk/plasma-displays/th-103pf9ek/index.htm I have a Dolby Digital and DTS Neon Signs, they can go on each side of the screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ParkTrips Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 42" is fine for me. There is a 103" LCD? Hm I thought right now the biggest LCD commercially available was around 50 inches Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Honestly, if you're going to over 100 inches, you're better off with a screen and a HD projector. Most houses don't have a room where you can view something like this at a decent angle anyway. Unless you build a dedicated theater room (which is something we're planning on doing in the future). 55" Mitsubishi HDTV here. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rollermonkey Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 40" Bravia here. My living room is about 10x20 and Watching movies across the long way is fine. My LaZBoy is about half that distance and that's where I sit to play videogames. I'd prefer 46" for movies at that 20 feet though... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coasters 4 me Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I have a 32" Sony Widescreen. I play my Xbox 360 on it and it is very cool. I was nearly going to get a 28" Sony Bravia HDTV for my bedroom, but they were all out of stock when I was going to get it. Ugh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcjaco Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 Here's some typical #'s for tv size for the viewing distance: 30" 3.75-6.25 feet 34" 4.25-7 feet 42" 5.25-8.75 feet 50" 6.25-10.5 feet 56" 7-11.75 feet 62" 7.75-13 feet 70" 8.75-14.75 feet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imhotep Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Just bought a 57" DLP Mitsubishi 1080p HDTV. Its very very nice, but its going back. I have discovered I see a rainbow effect (known issue with DLPs and a small percentage of people), and its giving me a migrane. Probably this weekend we will exchange it for either the Sony or JVC 1080p HDTV which are both great sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blazen_AZN Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 Sony 42 inch (I think) widescreen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meteornotes Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 ^^Too bad you're one of the people that sees the "rainbow" on a DLP, as they are nice sets. I'd still take a look at the non-DLP Mitsubishi sets, as I still think their picture quality blows everyone else away. Of course, your eyes should be the final judge. For those with an interest in HDTV and/or home theater, I highly recommend the AVS Forum. There's a topic there for pretty much every TV and other piece of gear in existence, and the place is packed with TV/Home Theater professionals. Very educational site for this topic. dt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JT3000 Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 40" Samsung Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
okinawaboy11 Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 42'' Sony Plasma Wega. It runs 360 pretty freakin Sah-WEET Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebl Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 27" Sony in the living room, 19" Sanyo in our bedroom. Good enough for us! Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luxo Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I watch DVDs on my computer, and the monitor is just the standard that comes with most Dells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darklingscribe Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 I have a 47" 1080p Vizio LCD. I did a lot of research before buying it and I am very satisfied with my choice. Turns out Vizio was a division of Sony that got tired of working for Sony so they broke off and are now a big competitor in the flat panel Tv market. They buy their screens from the same manufacturer that Philips, LG, and Sony do. The only difference is the chipsets that each company installs to run the screens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CoasterExpert13 Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 50" LG HDTV Plasma in my room....a present from a friend....360 looks killer on it! 15" Widescreen on my Compaq Laptop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golfie Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 27" main TV. Woohoo 2001 Toshiba fat TV's! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imhotep Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 ^^Too bad you're one of the people that sees the "rainbow" on a DLP, as they are nice sets. I'd still take a look at the non-DLP Mitsubishi sets, as I still think their picture quality blows everyone else away. Of course, your eyes should be the final judge. For those with an interest in HDTV and/or home theater, I highly recommend the AVS Forum. There's a topic there for pretty much every TV and other piece of gear in existence, and the place is packed with TV/Home Theater professionals. Very educational site for this topic. dt It really is a letdown that I cannot watch the DLP sets because all the ones I have seen really have an amazing picture. However my curse turned out to be a blessing in disguise. I returned the Mitsu and picked up the JVC 56" 1080p D-ILA, which is a world of difference! The level of detail blows the Mitsu out of the water. I actually did alot of research on AVS forum and I agree with Dave! If you are looking to buy a new TV, do your research there. You will find a plethora of information on whatever set you are looking to buy. Now if the 360 could only find some way to output at 1080p so I can put my HD-DVD player to good use... -Imhotep Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMAN962 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 You should get a 32" LCD. Probably Sony, they're really good. -Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 My BF is on the tail end of finishing his new house, of the 6 HDs he has, the largest is this baby, a 65" LCD. Talk about a computer monitor! The HUGE LCD TV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DATman Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 ^6??! Are you JOKING? I have 2 TV's, and one is from before I was born... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DenDen Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 ^No. This HUGE one is in the family room, then one in the master bedroom, one in the master bath, master office, guest office, and guest bedroom. He wants to get one more for the pool area. They really wired up this house good. There is HD visible from almost everywhere in the house. (except for the 2 guest baths, and the dining room.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neogreeneyez Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Question for those who have shopped around for HD tv's... which one lasts longer? LCD or Plasma... I heard that one of them "burns out" quicker than the other... I want to say plasma but not sure Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyrider06 Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have a 48 inch in my living room.. I love it, plus I have surround sound Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Imhotep Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Question for those who have shopped around for HD tv's... which one lasts longer? LCD or Plasma... I heard that one of them "burns out" quicker than the other... I want to say plasma but not sure LCDs definately last longer to plasma.. LCDs are also less sucseptible to burn in. I definately am not sold on the Plasma and LCD sets yet. They do have reportedly the brightest picture and widest viewing angle of all the technologies, however once they have reached the end of their 30,000 hour lifespan (4 to 6 years depending on use) You really have no choice but to toss the TV and get a new one. I do see that there are some Plasmas out there now made by Panasonic and Pioneer that claim 60,000 hours, but they are pretty pricey still. At least with the rear projection sets, the lifespan is tied to the bulb, which can be replaced. I would say, if you are shopping around and want something thin to mount on your wall, get an LCD. Otherwise for the money, you are better off getting one of the rear projection LCD, LCoS, D-ILA or DLP sets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
verticalzero Posted January 30, 2007 Author Share Posted January 30, 2007 I don't know about in the "States" but here in the UK, most TV companies have their logo or a clock (or both) in a corner of the screen. This is so annoying as it gets burnt (called : screen burn) into your Plasma or LCD screen if you are on the same channel for a couple of hours. Some screen do have white lines which goes across the screen, but that can get fustrating if your watching a DVD, TV or playing a game. Do the TV companies do this on purpose so you have to re-gass or buy another screen in a couple of years time. ------------------------------------------------------------------- This is the worst thing about owning a Widescreen TV, is the Ratio aspect: All film companies should decide what film ratio they shot their films at, 1.85 covers the whole of a widescreen TV, 2.35 produces borders on the top n bottom of a widescreen tv. The only way to get rid of them on a 2.35 film is to use "zoom" and then the picture become 2 big and makes it useless to watch. Or: The TV makers, Sony, Phillips etc should make their screen screens to fit a ratio of 2.35 or 1.85. I try to buy all of my films with DTS and 1.85 ratio, but that is not easy with the major films like "Lord of the Rings" which is shot at 2.35 ratio. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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