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09-06-2006, 03:05 AM

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cross post it to the mavs group and maybe venger will help..

p.s. venger.. get your ass back in here.. you can be anti-TO and still enjoy
the fun

"Lee Watkins" <lrwiii@nospam.juno.com> wrote in message
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will(from the reality based community) wrote:

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On 5 Sep 2006 11:35:17 -0700, "Fred Goodwin, CMA" <fgoodwin@yahoo.com> wrote:

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OK, my turn for an OT post.I'm getting ready to bite the bullet and buy an HDTV. I'm leaningtoward either a flat-panel LCD or a rear-projection DLP. I'm budgeting$2.5-$3K and would like something near 50". Any suggestions?The last time I made a major TV purchase was before the UT-A&M game tenyears ago, so I think I'm due!

Please stop the OT posts.:>) I'm starting to do my homework on this as well. I think Venger or Allan could add some insight, if they're lurking. I'm wondering just how high to aim on this deal. If it works like I think it will, I could buy a TV for about $1500 and in two years buy another TV for $1500 that will blow the doors off the old one.

i was actually going to suggest venger...didnt he post about his new tv awhile back? i know he hangs out in the dallas mavericks group now, might want to try there. lee

09-06-2006, 05:15 AM

Venger

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Howdy Boys...

So, looks like...Fred is getting a new TV?

Welp, first things first... how far are you going to be seated from the
television?

Second... however big you think you want... go the next size up.

Third... be sure to get 1920x1080. I waited an awful long time for these
sets to finally come out the right way before I bought them, beware some of
the smaller sets and alot of LCD's are 1366x768... do NOT get one of those.

I got a SMOKIN' deal on my set - the 71" top-line Samsung DLP. So SHOP
AROUND. I got mine from Vann's.

Also, the television will only be as good as the signal you feed it. DVD is
okay, HDTV is better, and HD-DVD will be best. If you primarily watch
standard def, be prepared for disappointment. But if you can get the INHD or
Discovery HD channels, or perhaps Chronicles of Riddick on HD-DVD... hoo
boy.

Oh - and sports looks DAMN NICE. Basketball is toughest - the floors are
really tough on digital compression. Saw Miami/FSU the other night, looked
DAMN good.

I strongly recommend the Samsung DLP line. They have a new DLP out that uses
color LEDs instead of the color wheel (long, involved technical story) that
you may want to check out. Note, some DLP sets use a Faroudja scalar that
has an interpolation problem that drops every other line on certain kinds of
signals - Mitsubishi's did, for instance. Also, be wary of plasma and LCD.
Eventually, everything will go to LCD-like displays, but for now... I'd get
DLP.

Had to have my light engine replaced last week - their is what I consider a
factory design defect in the light tunnel that causes a slight shigt in the
mirror guides, causing a slighly out of color mask on the far edge of the
screen. Replaced without problem, under warranty, but be advised...

Venger
P.S. I can't fully hide from the Cowboys, I live in D/FW after all, I am
practically inundated with it... still, it sickens me that he'll be taking
the field for us... I hear Mark David Karr runs a mean skinny post route,
maybe our cryptkeeper owner should sign him...
P.S.2. And have any of you seen that Papa Johns commercial where Jerry shows
up holding a pizza and coke at a guys doorstep? Crikey! Doesn't even look
human anymore, it's to the point where Michael Jackson is saying "Damn,
that's took much surgery Jerry..."

"*mavs*" <gomavz@gomav.com> wrote in message
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cross post it to the mavs group and maybe venger will help.. p.s. venger.. get your ass back in here.. you can be anti-TO and still enjoy the fun "Lee Watkins" <lrwiii@nospam.juno.com> wrote in message news:edkpkp$m82$1@news.tamu.edu...

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will(from the reality based community) wrote:

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On 5 Sep 2006 11:35:17 -0700, "Fred Goodwin, CMA" <fgoodwin@yahoo.com> wrote:>OK, my turn for an OT post.>>I'm getting ready to bite the bullet and buy an HDTV. I'm leaning>toward either a flat-panel LCD or a rear-projection DLP. I'm budgeting>$2.5-$3K and would like something near 50". Any suggestions?>>The last time I made a major TV purchase was before the UT-A&M game ten>years ago, so I think I'm due! Please stop the OT posts.:>) I'm starting to do my homework on this as well. I think Venger or Allan could add some insight, if they're lurking. I'm wondering just how high to aim on this deal. If it works like I think it will, I could buy a TV for about $1500 and in two years buy another TV for $1500 that will blow the doors off the old one.

i was actually going to suggest venger...didnt he post about his new tv awhile back? i know he hangs out in the dallas mavericks group now, might want to try there. lee

09-06-2006, 09:59 AM

Fred Goodwin, CMA Fred Goodwin, CMA is offline

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Venger wrote:

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Howdy Boys... So, looks like...Fred is getting a new TV? Welp, first things first... how far are you going to be seated from the television? Second... however big you think you want... go the next size up. Third... be sure to get 1920x1080. I waited an awful long time for these sets to finally come out the right way before I bought them, beware some of the smaller sets and alot of LCD's are 1366x768... do NOT get one of those. I got a SMOKIN' deal on my set - the 71" top-line Samsung DLP. So SHOP AROUND. I got mine from Vann's. Also, the television will only be as good as the signal you feed it. DVD is okay, HDTV is better, and HD-DVD will be best. If you primarily watch standard def, be prepared for disappointment. But if you can get the INHD or Discovery HD channels, or perhaps Chronicles of Riddick on HD-DVD... hoo boy. Oh - and sports looks DAMN NICE. Basketball is toughest - the floors are really tough on digital compression. Saw Miami/FSU the other night, looked DAMN good. I strongly recommend the Samsung DLP line. They have a new DLP out that uses color LEDs instead of the color wheel (long, involved technical story) that you may want to check out. Note, some DLP sets use a Faroudja scalar that has an interpolation problem that drops every other line on certain kinds of signals - Mitsubishi's did, for instance. Also, be wary of plasma and LCD. Eventually, everything will go to LCD-like displays, but for now... I'd get DLP. Had to have my light engine replaced last week - their is what I consider a factory design defect in the light tunnel that causes a slight shigt in the mirror guides, causing a slighly out of color mask on the far edge of the screen. Replaced without problem, under warranty, but be advised... Venger P.S. I can't fully hide from the Cowboys, I live in D/FW after all, I am practically inundated with it... still, it sickens me that he'll be taking the field for us... I hear Mark David Karr runs a mean skinny post route, maybe our cryptkeeper owner should sign him... P.S.2. And have any of you seen that Papa Johns commercial where Jerry shows up holding a pizza and coke at a guys doorstep? Crikey! Doesn't even look human anymore, it's to the point where Michael Jackson is saying "Damn, that's took much surgery Jerry..."

Thanx -- I'll take a look. I was kinda leaning toward the Sony
KDS60A2000 but I'll try to find a a Samsung before I make any final
decision.

09-06-2006, 12:09 PM

Armand

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In article <1157536758.996943.302380@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,
fgoodwin@yahoo.com says...

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Venger wrote:

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Howdy Boys... So, looks like...Fred is getting a new TV? Welp, first things first... how far are you going to be seated from the television? Second... however big you think you want... go the next size up. Third... be sure to get 1920x1080. I waited an awful long time for these sets to finally come out the right way before I bought them, beware some of the smaller sets and alot of LCD's are 1366x768... do NOT get one of those. I got a SMOKIN' deal on my set - the 71" top-line Samsung DLP. So SHOP AROUND. I got mine from Vann's. Also, the television will only be as good as the signal you feed it. DVD is okay, HDTV is better, and HD-DVD will be best. If you primarily watch standard def, be prepared for disappointment. But if you can get the INHD or Discovery HD channels, or perhaps Chronicles of Riddick on HD-DVD... hoo boy. Oh - and sports looks DAMN NICE. Basketball is toughest - the floors are really tough on digital compression. Saw Miami/FSU the other night, looked DAMN good. I strongly recommend the Samsung DLP line. They have a new DLP out that uses color LEDs instead of the color wheel (long, involved technical story) that you may want to check out. Note, some DLP sets use a Faroudja scalar that has an interpolation problem that drops every other line on certain kinds of signals - Mitsubishi's did, for instance. Also, be wary of plasma and LCD. Eventually, everything will go to LCD-like displays, but for now... I'd get DLP. Had to have my light engine replaced last week - their is what I consider a factory design defect in the light tunnel that causes a slight shigt in the mirror guides, causing a slighly out of color mask on the far edge of the screen. Replaced without problem, under warranty, but be advised... Venger P.S. I can't fully hide from the Cowboys, I live in D/FW after all, I am practically inundated with it... still, it sickens me that he'll be taking the field for us... I hear Mark David Karr runs a mean skinny post route, maybe our cryptkeeper owner should sign him... P.S.2. And have any of you seen that Papa Johns commercial where Jerry shows up holding a pizza and coke at a guys doorstep? Crikey! Doesn't even look human anymore, it's to the point where Michael Jackson is saying "Damn, that's took much surgery Jerry..."

Thanx -- I'll take a look. I was kinda leaning toward the SonyKDS60A2000 but I'll try to find a a Samsung before I make any finaldecision.

The Sony SRXD KDS60A2000 is the best large screen TV out there right now
and worth every penny. Blows away any DLP, LCD and Plasma set IMO.

For those holding out right now, new technologies are coming in the near
future like SED and AMOLED.

Truth be told though, if size is not an issue, nothing can touch a good CRT.

09-06-2006, 05:57 PM

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Armand wrote:

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Truth be told though, if size is not an issue, nothing can touch a good CRT.

"Size not an issue"? I'll leave that one to Kim Cole!

09-06-2006, 06:03 PM

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On 6 Sep 2006 10:57:33 -0700, "Fred Goodwin, CMA" <fgoodwin@yahoo.com>
wrote:

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Armand wrote:

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Truth be told though, if size is not an issue, nothing can touch a good CRT.

"Size not an issue"? I'll leave that one to Kim Cole!

I miss Kim. I wish she'd come home

09-06-2006, 06:56 PM

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"Armand" <Bluzeguitar@comcast.net> wrote in message
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In article <1157536758.996943.302380@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>, fgoodwin@yahoo.com says...

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Thanx -- I'll take a look. I was kinda leaning toward the SonyKDS60A2000 but I'll try to find a a Samsung before I make any finaldecision.

The Sony SRXD KDS60A2000 is the best large screen TV out there right now and worth every penny. Blows away any DLP, LCD and Plasma set IMO.

I looked at the Sony's, but too many issues with sets. Green Blob being the
biggest for now.

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For those holding out right now, new technologies are coming in the near future like SED and AMOLED. Truth be told though, if size is not an issue, nothing can touch a good CRT.

Can't agree with that really... too many issues, especially when you get to
the big 60-70" sets. Convergence, keystoning, pincushioning, man to hell
with that. I had a 61" Sony XBR, real nice set, but I know CRT limitations
in and out...

Venger

09-06-2006, 06:58 PM

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"Fred Goodwin, CMA" <fgoodwin@yahoo.com> wrote in message
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Armand wrote:

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Truth be told though, if size is not an issue, nothing can touch a good CRT.

"Size not an issue"? I'll leave that one to Kim Cole!

Last I heard she was in Plano pining away for Wesley Clark...

Anyways, I ABSOLUTELY recommend you go to www.avsforum.com and read about
any potential set. I posted a review of my DLP there, you can read owner
threads about every unit made.

Venger

09-06-2006, 07:40 PM

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In article <_RELg.25222$gY6.16350@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com>,
venger@augustmail.com says...

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"Armand" <Bluzeguitar@comcast.net> wrote in messagenews:s-qdnbqGOoL1J2PZnZ2dnUVZ_vKdnZ2d@comcast.com...

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In article

<1157536758.996943.302380@b28g2000cwb.googlegroups. com>,

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fgoodwin@yahoo.com says...

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>Thanx -- I'll take a look. I was kinda leaning toward the SonyKDS60A2000 but I'll try to find a a Samsung before I make any finaldecision.

The Sony SRXD KDS60A2000 is the best large screen TV out there right

now

Quote:

and worth every penny. Blows away any DLP, LCD and Plasma set IMO.I looked at the Sony's, but too many issues with sets. Green Blob being thebiggest for now.

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For those holding out right now, new technologies are coming in the near future like SED and AMOLED. Truth be told though, if size is not an issue, nothing can touch a good CRT.

Can't agree with that really... too many issues, especially when you get tothe big 60-70" sets. Convergence, keystoning, pincushioning, man to hellwith that. I had a 61" Sony XBR, real nice set, but I know CRT limitationsin and out...Venger

I should have specifically said direct view. I hate RP CRT TV's. It's like you
suddenly became nearsighted.

Now what's this about "green blobs"? And understand I singled out Sony's
SRXD (LCoS) technology TV's. I think they're in a class by themselves right
now. Terrific blacks, contrast, no rainbow effects (DLP), no motion anomalies
(LCD). Check them out.

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09-06-2006, 08:02 PM

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"Armand" <Bluzeguitar@comcast.net> wrote in message
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In article <_RELg.25222$gY6.16350@newssvr11.news.prodigy.com>, venger@augustmail.com says...

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Truth be told though, if size is not an issue, nothing can touch a good CRT.

Can't agree with that really... too many issues, especially when you gettothe big 60-70" sets. Convergence, keystoning, pincushioning, man to hellwith that. I had a 61" Sony XBR, real nice set, but I know CRT limitationsin and out...Venger

I should have specifically said direct view. I hate RP CRT TV's. It's like you suddenly became nearsighted. Now what's this about "green blobs"? And understand I singled out Sony's SRXD (LCoS) technology TV's. I think they're in a class by themselves right now. Terrific blacks, contrast, no rainbow effects (DLP), no motion anomalies (LCD). Check them out.

I've seen the LCOS sets, didn't seem particularly bright to me... and I am
still wary of any technology that requires convergence...

Venger

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