What HDTV should I get?

What HDTV should I get?
Hello everyone, I'm after a good HDTV. I am on a budget, but am willing to pay more if the increase in quality is worth it. I am asking some technical questions, but non-technical answers are very welcome! I would like a HDTV as I'm a gamer, and want to get a PS3 and Xbox 360 Elite in the near future as well. As a result, I'm not just interested in watching TV with it, and am mainly interested in the display of video games. One with 2 HDMI sockets is a must for convenience. I have heard of the 1080p, 1080i and 720p; while I hear 1080p is a bit of a white elephant at the moment, I would like one that has 1080i and 720p compatability. Is there any point in investing in a 1080p HDTV, or is that a waste of time as they'll be a lot cheaper by the time anything properly utilises 1080p? I've heard Sony Bravia's are the way to go if you want the best, but is this the case, and are there any cheaper makes out there that are just as good? Thank you for your help! Thanks for all that info on the different sorts! Well, based on what I heard, and the size of my room, I'm after an LCD 32" sized HDTV. After hearing the pros and cons, I think that's the best choice for me. I could probably do without 1080p, but if there is a HDTV that supports it that's a good price, or worth spending that little bit extra, then I could be tempted into going for that one. I could go for a bigger one than 32", but that's the size I'm after (unless it's a bargain for a bigger one). Any brand or model info?


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landpower@rogers.com:  HDTV'S...so many types. Here are the choices: 1. plasma; 2. LCD flat panel; 3. DLP projection; 4. LCD projection; 5. LCOS (liquid crystal on silicon) projection. -plasma: subject to 'burn in' (permanent damage to screen as a result of leaving a still image on screen - like video games and computer). -LCD flat panel: no burn in; thin tv; allows good, wide viewing angles; good in bright lit room - gives less glare; 6-8 millisecond refresh rate-for handling fast motion. -DLP projection: good value for size of tv; you can get a larger screen size for equal or lesser price than plasma or lcd flat panel; however, uses a spinning colour wheel-more moving parts; not wall mountable; uses replaceable lamp; not good in well lit rooms; subject to viewing angles-must sit within specific viewing angles. -LCD projection: pretty well the same charateristics as DLP projo, but no spinning colour wheel- uses 3 LCD colour panels- no moving parts; -LCOS projo: eg. Sony SXRD projo.- offers the best picture quality of all the above; smaller sized pixels-means more overall pixels; smaller gaps between pixels; uses silicon panels not LCD panels-silicon is more refective than LCD-therefore reflects more light and colour; has a very fast refresh rate, approx. 2.5 milliseconds. It is a projection tv, so not wall mountable, and subject to proper viewing angles. Is full HD or 1080p. About 1080p vs 1080i: Is there a difference? It depends on the size of your tv. On smaller sized tv's (42" and smaller) difference probably not noticeable; on 50" or larger, then you would be able to see the benefits of the 1080 progressively scanned lines vs 1080 interlaced. If you plan on getting a PS3; then you automatically have a built-in Blu-Ray DVD player ( which is 1080p). Good Luck with your purchase!
2007-05-24 04:12:00