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Posted by Pete C. on January 14, 2007, 9:19 pm
trader4@optonline.net wrote:
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> Eric in North TX wrote:
> > Here is a link to the explanation of SXRD which seems to be a DLP
> > improvement.
> > http://www.pcworld.com/article/id,117749-page,1/article.html
> > Personally, I'll hold out for the SEDs;
> > http://www.hdtvsolutions.com/sed_tvs.htm
>
> Check out the Sony XBR2 line of LCDs. I think they have a 60" model.
> Just spent several hours with a friend who is looking at buying a
> 46-50". We went to 4 stores and both thought that the Sony XBRs had
> the best picture. But coming very close was the Panasonic line of
> Plasma, which top out at 56". The picture of the Sony's appeared to
> us to be just a little bit sharper. Also, the Sonys are 1080P, while
> the Pannys are 1080i. But for the big difference in price, the Panny's
> are by far the better value. You can get a 50" for $2K.
> Check out the ratings at Cnet.
>
> As for which technology is better today, I think it's a toss up. One
> key characteristic worth considering is that Plasmas all have
> significant reflection from their glass screen. In a room with
> sunlight or ceiling lights, it's noticeable. LCD's don't have
> reflection.
>
> I would forget about extended service contracts, because I have yet to
> find one that's worth it. They all are expensive and high margin for
> those selling them.
Can't give you advice on specific HDTVs as I'm perfectly happy with
plain old NTSC, but I can strongly caution you to avoid any Panasonic
(a.k.a. MatsuSHITa) product as I have found them to be very unreliable
over many years of experience.
Pete C.
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