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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
Seriously? Wasn't it you who just asked this very same question last week or two weeks ago here? :) Chris might as well remove the search feature, apparently no one is using it. ;)
"It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it." -Sam Levenson
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Seriously? Wasn't it you who just asked this very same question last week or two weeks ago here? :) Chris might as well remove the search feature, apparently no one is using it. ;)
"It's so simple to be wise. Just think of something stupid to say and then don't say it." -Sam Levenson
I'm sure it was a bit longer than that. Chris needs to get rid of the search engine and implement a member query instead. You guys have long term memory and load faster. In my defense, I did say I already decided on LCD and just wanted to know if getting a projector is better. I don't think I've asked about projectors before. :)
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
What you REALLY want to do is buy a very nice monitor for your PC, 26+ inches with 1920x1280, and a TV eating PC video card. Than you can use it for both. My wife's TV is also her monitor, 22", 1920x1080. She usually does not watch TV and use the computer at the same time, but with image scaling, she can if she wants to. Convergence.
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The best benefit I got from TV (and most people from my generation) was learning English by watching tons of Cartoon Network. Till a few years ago, most channels on cable were not doubled or translated, so we learned just by watching an listening. There was also a great hunger for cartoons after '89, as before the communism crumbled we only got like 15 minutes of cartoons per week, on Saturdays.
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
If you are going to put it in a bright room, LCD is the way to go. They are generally brighter and have less glare from ambient light. Projectors are less expensive up front for the same size, but when you factor in a screen and the cost/lifespan of replacement bulbs not so much. Whatever you buy, make sure you see it in operation because there is a vast difference between different manufacturers even with the same specs. And I found that what was the best in all the reviews I read made me motion sick and did not look that great to me personally.
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Projectors suck. We have a plasma, I think. It's a panasonic, 65", the biggest you can buy. With a blu ray pixar movie, the quality is just astonishing.
Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.
Agreed, We too have a Panasonic Plasma in the smaller 42" and it knocks the socks off of all the LCD screens I've seen. It bugs me that so many people have a downer on plasma, they are just as sturdy as any other screen display technology, but the picture quality is far superior :) :-D
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Projectors suck. We have a plasma, I think. It's a panasonic, 65", the biggest you can buy. With a blu ray pixar movie, the quality is just astonishing.
Christian Graus Driven to the arms of OSX by Vista.
I don't think I would by a projector ,an LCD or plasma screen would be vivid and vibrant with colors ,imo:)
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
I have a projector...a relatively cheap one, at that. I got it 2 years ago for $350 and have been loving it. I can watch a movie in a room that has full sunlight shining into the windows and I can still see everything with no problem. Plus, I can take it to friends' houses and have outdoor movie events and the like with ease. As for the projection screen, you can get a good 100" screen for less than $100. So, that's not even a big deal. Mind you, I'm no videophile. I just enjoy watching a movie every now and then. I did have to get some speakers, but that wasn't a big deal either. All total (projector, screen, and speakers), I spent less than $1000. I have been recommending this setup to all my friends and they have had the same response as me. Good all around.
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
Bassam, in a previous life, I put computer display systems in airports. DO NOT GO WITH PLASMA :mad: Ok, I'll stop yelling :-O , but really LCD is a much better system over the long haul and will give you far less problems than the plasma. Also, I bought a high end projection system a few years back for full motion video and I was very, very pleased with it. It had very good picture quality when the room was lighted and it was amazing (not HD, but still very good) with the lights out. Hope it helps. -Bubba Man
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
I bought a LCD flat-screen around Christmastime this year. I am pleased with the picture, but sound was a big issue. I had replace a rear projection TV that was dying, that had excellent sound. I ended up also purchasing an additional sound system to obtain decent sound. As far as I can tell most flat-screen speakers leave a lot to be desired.
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I bought a LCD flat-screen around Christmastime this year. I am pleased with the picture, but sound was a big issue. I had replace a rear projection TV that was dying, that had excellent sound. I ended up also purchasing an additional sound system to obtain decent sound. As far as I can tell most flat-screen speakers leave a lot to be desired.
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You can't stuff a good speaker into a 2" thick package for some odd reason. :doh:
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The best benefit I got from TV (and most people from my generation) was learning English by watching tons of Cartoon Network. Till a few years ago, most channels on cable were not doubled or translated, so we learned just by watching an listening. There was also a great hunger for cartoons after '89, as before the communism crumbled we only got like 15 minutes of cartoons per week, on Saturdays.
Given the dialect of English used on Powerpuff Girls and other cheap Asian animated stuff that is on that channel, that explains a lot of Engrish Errors I've been seeing in Eastern European & Russian manuals.
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote:
My son loves Wubbzy
My 5 1/2 year old daughter too, but not in the evening. It gets her too worked up. She actually really loves "How it's Made". It is a Kids show and a Grown-ups show all in one. We watch it together and it helps build her vocabulary. -Mike
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
LCD or OLED are the things to get. Plasma generates too much local heat and a very strong em field. 1080P is appropriate to prevent downgrading the infant eye. rear projection is best bang for buck. front projection rarely has sufficient light output to overcome ambient daylight in the price range you are no doubt looking into. watching tv for information is better than reading blogs.
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote:
but my four year old does. He doesn't watch much, but I'd still like him to watch some educational programs every now and then.
:) Ah, you pushed the big red "Marc will now rant about the brainwashing of parents and that education for a 4 year old does NOT have ANYTHING to do with 'educational programs' on TV!" :-D Marc
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My son learned sign language from tv. I don't know sign language and I couldn't afford a private tutor. I think that's money well spent, eh?
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My son learned sign language from tv. I don't know sign language and I couldn't afford a private tutor. I think that's money well spent, eh?
JasonCordes wrote:
My son learned sign language from tv.
Well, that IS impressive. Marc
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I need to buy a flat screen television. I'm thinking of getting an LCD instead of a Plasma, but I was wondering if anyone has bought a TV projector and what they think of it? What speakers would I need with that too? Also, I checked the prices out at Worst Buy, but was wondering if anyone has any other recommendations? Thanks!
I hate giving plugs but I bought this right after Christmas (the price never went down--still hasn't) but this has a high rank on consumer reports and it really rocks - lists at $1,999 but you can find it for around $1,200. Definitely needs speakers (at least $250 more) and professional wall mounting is nice (another $250). We had one shipped free (and no sales tax, of course) from Amazon. Samsung PN50A550 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV
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Bassam Abdul-Baki wrote:
My son loves Wubbzy
My 5 1/2 year old daughter too, but not in the evening. It gets her too worked up. She actually really loves "How it's Made". It is a Kids show and a Grown-ups show all in one. We watch it together and it helps build her vocabulary. -Mike