I Need A New HDTV...Budget is 1500 MAX!

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

Just because programming on high def cable is not 1080p does not mean you will not see a difference. Its not a HUGE difference but their obviously is a difference. From watching many HD TV's all day long, Mitsubishi's LCD's are HIGHLY over-rated. their 244 series sucks as a "competitor" to the XBR5 and Samsung 71 and 81 series.

i'd say its a pretty big diff. its basically the same as you see from 480P-720P...which is HUGE...

 

[snb778 5,000+ posts]

bump

 

[miker 5,000+ posts]

Buy a REGZA.. They are amazing, and moderately priced.

 

[I want SExxx 10+ year member]

I have NEVER seen an HDTV that look anywhere near decent on sd programming, this includes my brothers new XBR5 (btw I have no idea why this expensive tv doesn't even have two coaxial inputs one for air one for regular cable when most other tv's I know do)

Plasmas do...... its because the main goal is a quality realistic picture with a plasma. LCDs are all about brightness and overrated contrast ratios. Brightness way up on sd = ugly.

 

[I want SExxx 10+ year member]

that comment justifies me to say none of your comments are credible... you are obviously biased... thats like sayin Honda and Toyota's **** bro....to each their own opinion, BUT we all know the real facts.
Samsung doesnt rule HDTV's today on ratings for no reason bro. Check out some reviews... samsung has top 3/5 in almost every category under 55"

How am I biased because I don't think samsungs look good? That's not biased thats an opinion. I think you need to read a dictionary before critiquing my comments. Samsungs don't rule on ratings. Panasonic is the highest rated tv. IMO samsungs are only worth a shit 32" and down. Other wise with plasma pioneer and panasonic blows samsungs out of the water and sharp and sony are better lcd options.

Oh wait I'm biased because I have an opinion.

I don't think you know what biased means.

I forget what this thread was about.

Oh well.

 

[xtremez 10+ year member]

i got got sony bravia 46" lcd full 1080p and i absolutly love it...great picture and sound...would definatly recommend.. however been thinking about letting it go because i wana get a bigger tv lol...

 

[Bolognablake 10+ year member]

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Copy and paste, I don't know why it's not showing as a link.

 

[atoz350 10+ year member]

120Hz is a marketing ploy at best, imo. You really can't tell a huge difference in PQ, if at all... definitely not to justify the extra cost. If anything, I'd think the higher rating would just be easier on the eyes. I can't recommend the OP put that high on their list.

Based on this statement, I would say you don't know what you are talking about. A 120hz refresh rate is very noticeable, especially on fast-paced action films. You'll notice much less "choppiness" as observed with most 60hz LCD monitors.