ok. here’s my dilemma. I just bought a 60 hz 52in samsung lcd tv for my room. it cost $1800. i bought a big tv because my room is huge. i didnt really understand the meaning of the 60 hz and 120 hz. Then my parents bought a 47in 120 hz LG lcd for $1000. I can tell a huge difforence between the picture when watching TV. I also bought a PS3 and i cant really tell a big difforence between the picture of the two TVs. My parents offered to trade TVs with me. Im not sure on if i should do it quite yet. im leaning more on the trading side but i want to know if thats stupid. i payed $800 more for mine and its 5 inches bigger, but theirs is 120 hz. Should I? and sorry for making this so long. im also thinking about buying an HDMI cable.

Should i trade my samsung 60 hz 52inch lcd tv for a LG 120 hz 47 in lcd tv?

Some that I can think of are: Ability to play MPG4 format, wireless update capability via internet, etc.

Are there any more I need to look for?

I have a Samsung 52 inch LCD HD TV, a sony receiver, and sony wireless surround sound system.

Can you recommend me a good blu ray player for me?

In increasing numbers, consumers shopping for a new television have the question of whether they should choose an LCD or plasma as their primary concern. Certainly, both plasma and LCD technologies offer excellent high definition viewing with respectable viewing angles and good color saturation and brightness. While plasma has the advantage in low light situations, LCD displays excel in rooms with brighter ambient light due to better protection against glare. The two television technologies also experience equivalent longevity making them dependable for many years. Both offer the same slim profile making them aesthetically appealing, modern, and unobtrusive within any living space.

However, plasma TV has lagged a bit with consumers in recent years despite its price advantage over LCD. This hesitancy on the part of consumers appears to be due to plasma’s early history of problems with burn in. This is unwarranted however, as the risk of burn in is very minimal since the technology for plasma has matured and such issues are essentially resolved.

There is however the lingering issue of excessive power consumption associated with plasma screens over the somewhat more energy conscious LCD displays. Plasma TV in fact, can be said to contribute unnecessarily to CO2 emissions based on their demanding energy needs. This powerful appetite can also eat away at a user’s pocketbook through their monthly energy bill. Recent developments however may put the reputation of power junkie behind for plasma TV and tilt the advantage back toward plasma.

Panasonic has developed a more energy efficient prototype plasma display which was introduced at the 2008 Consumer Electronics Show. Through the development of new phosphors and cell design technology, their new display boasts doubled energy efficiency. By reducing energy consumption in half, plasma will be on at least an equal footing with LCD displays in this respect as well. Aside from the positive environmental impact and the monthly energy savings for individual consumers, the new plasma technology will provide additional advantages.

With their new technology, Panasonic is now demonstrating ultra-thin display profiles which are less than one inch deep, screens which are increasingly larger; 105 inches+, and displays which are capable of brighter images and higher definition despite lower power consumption. In addition to the improvements in the already outstanding picture quality, Panasonic will be able to offer wireless HD which will allow installation minus the wires.

Certainly, the television viewing choices for viewers continue to improve. With new technologies such as FED and OLED on the horizon those choices are expected to continue to expand. However, some of the more standard technologies, such as plasma, continue to evolve and will probably be viable contenders for a long time to come if Panasonic’s newer plasma TV models are on the market as expected within the next 1 to 2 years.

Any suggestions on Universal types?

I had a technician look at it, and the estimate to fix it was more than most new TVs cost. Sony actually declined to fix the problem, and just sent me a brand new TV instead. The people that delivered the new tv would not take the old one. What should I do with this one?

Hi,
I have a Sony Blu Ray Player. It’s one of the newer ones. I also have a Sony 52 inch HDTV 1080p BraviaXBR5200. I’m curious about what kind of HDMI cable I should get for it?
A Monster 600, 800, or 1000 series?
Does it matter? I figure to match the quality of the TV and Blu-Ray, maybe I should inquire.
Thank you!
George

When it comes to television technology there are lots of confusing terms thrown around and one of those is LCD TV. You have probably heard the phrase used but may not understand what it means. So what do you need to know about LCD TVs then?
1. LCD TV monitors are capable of displaying some of the most vivid and sharp colors that you have ever seen, especially when displaying a television signal in HDTV format. They can produce over 16 million colors, so viewing the screen is a feast for the eyes.
2. Because of the technology used to actually display the images on the screen, LCD TVs are incredibly thin and lightweight. They have been used as computer monitors for several years, but now the same technology is being used with televisions, especially HDTVs.
3. Since they are so thin and light, they can be mounted almost anywhere, even the ceiling. Of course you can also buy a stand for your LCD monitor, but there are many wall mounts made now that will allow you to even move the TV in and out from the wall and also adjust the viewing angle. Just be sure to get a strong enough wall mount to support the weight of your LCD screen if you choose to go that route.
4. Although LCD moniors are beautiful to watch, they can get very pricey in large screen sizes, so you most likely will not see many LCD monitors above the 40 inch size. However, the stunning beauty of the screen makes up for any difference in size in most cases.
If you haven’t experienced watching TV on a LCD screen, it would be a good idea to make a trip to the local electronics store and sample it for yourself. Once you see the screen clarity and sharpness, you will understand what all of the fuss is about. It would be a good idea to then shop for LCD TVs online too and compare prices including the difference when shipping and taxes are added on locally. Usually you will be able to find some very good deals online and excellent service and support after the sale as well.

Should I buy a plasma or an LCD flat panel HDTV? That is the question for many would-be HDTV buyers in today’s flat panel dominated HDTV world. Plasma panels, or PDPs as they are referred to, are still considered by most display experts, me included, all things considered, to produce better pictures then LCD flat panel HDTVs. That, of course, is a generalization. Let’s define it for the purposes of determining what is better for a particular application. Strictly speaking, if picture quality is the primary priority, then the best plasmas will outperform the best LCD panels. This is due mainly to the fact that the better plasma panels have superior black level performance, which in turn gives them greater contrast ratio. Contrast ratio is the single most important component of a video picture to the human eye. We refer to this as the “Snap” or “Pop” of the picture. Additionally, better black level performance also equates to deeper more saturated color.