The Official High-Definition TV thread - Page 19

Lefty · July 20th, 2006, 07:11 AM

Is HDMI 1.3 in most new flatscreens now? Also, how would you rate the LG flatscreens? When I went into Best Buy and saw the LG's, I really liked the 42" LCD. Finally, for those who shop at Costco, what brands of flatscreens do they sell?

dreamcastrocks · July 20th, 2006, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Zona90

Is HDMI 1.3 in most new flatscreens now? Also, how would you rate the LG flatscreens? When I went into Best Buy and saw the LG's, I really liked the 42" LCD. Finally, for those who shop at Costco, what brands of flatscreens do they sell?

No, if you want HDMI 1.3 on the new TV's, you will need to wait until this winter, (another reason why eventhough I knew 1.3 was coming, I should have waited.) I wanted an upgrade for the 06 Cards season.

The flat screens that they sell at Costco, (at least the last time that I was there were Sony (they were selling a Wega) and a Mitsubishi DLP.

They also had Toshiba LCD's I believe. They usually sell cheaper brands of Plasma, as in AKAI or some other 2nd rate plasma.

Personally, I think that the LG screens are not the best, but a great bang for the buck. If you can wait another few months, the pricing, and HDMI 1.3 would be well worth it. I personally couldn't. Poker winnings blowing a hole in my pocket.

MigratingOsprey · July 20th, 2006, 09:54 AM

I bought a 50" RCA Screnium DLP from Costco on special - it's not the worlds greatest TV, but definitely fits my needs and I really like it - the HD stations come in nicely and it should continue to work well when my new house is done and the audio, wiring and add ins are all upgraded

I was looking for value and think this one delivered pretty good at around $1,300

dreamcastrocks · July 20th, 2006, 12:13 PM

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Originally Posted by MigratingOsprey

I bought a 50" RCA Screnium DLP from Costco on special - it's not the worlds greatest TV, but definitely fits my needs and I really like it - the HD stations come in nicely and it should continue to work well when my new house is done and the audio, wiring and add ins are all upgraded

I was looking for value and think this one delivered pretty good at around $1,300

Congrats on your new TV purchase.

Chandler Mike · July 20th, 2006, 12:22 PM

BTW, if you have NFL Ticket you can get a free HD Tivo right now from DTV, plus the upgraded Mpeg4 5lnb dish...

Then when the Mpeg4 HD DVR's come out, you can get upgraded for free.

TivoCommunity.com has info there...on one of the forums.

dreamcastrocks · July 20th, 2006, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandler Mike

BTW, if you have NFL Ticket you can get a free HD Tivo right now from DTV, plus the upgraded Mpeg4 5lnb dish...

Then when the Mpeg4 HD DVR's come out, you can get upgraded for free.

TivoCommunity.com has info there...on one of the forums.

Cox + no Sunday Ticket =

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At least we should get all of the Card's games this year.

Chandler Mike · July 20th, 2006, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by dreamcastrocks

Cox + no Sunday Ticket =

:

At least we should get all of the Card's games this year.

Yeah, that is awesome...I'm pumped about that.

Chandler Mike · July 22nd, 2006, 08:23 AM

Costco Home has 23inch Panasonic HDTV for only $599...cheapest I can find that model online is for $699...

It's perfect for a small bedroom...picture was really amazing.
Model number: TC-23LX50

Chandler Mike · July 23rd, 2006, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Chandler Mike

Costco Home has 23inch Panasonic HDTV for only $599...cheapest I can find that model online is for $699...

It's perfect for a small bedroom...picture was really amazing.
Model number: TC-23LX50

Got this today, the thing is beautiful...great little picture.

MigratingOsprey · August 19th, 2006, 03:26 PM

just had the old tivo HD DVR installed from directv ... I have a 5lnb dish so I couldn't use their off air antenna

my actual TV has an antenna knob - does anyone know if it would be possible to hook up a basic store bought HD off air antenna directly to the TV and then just change my input from HDMI to the tv channel set in order to get locals in HD?

I have the superfan package so I'll get most NFL games in HD - however, I do not want to miss out on games that are locally broadcast (blacked out of the ticket) that may be in HD

SirChaz · August 19th, 2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by MigratingOsprey

just had the old tivo HD DVR installed from directv ... I have a 5lnb dish so I couldn't use their off air antenna

my actual TV has an antenna knob - does anyone know if it would be possible to hook up a basic store bought HD off air antenna directly to the TV and then just change my input from HDMI to the tv channel set in order to get locals in HD?

I have the superfan package so I'll get most NFL games in HD - however, I do not want to miss out on games that are locally broadcast (blacked out of the ticket) that may be in HD

You have to have a digital (ATSC) tuner to get digital TV. Some tvs have these built in but some require a set top box. Check and see if your TV is an HDTV or is HDTV-ready.

To get OTA digital/hd channels you just need a standard uhf antenna of appropriate size and direction for your location.

MigratingOsprey · August 19th, 2006, 10:29 PM

good deal - i have an HDTV with the built in tuners - may have to swing to best buy and expirement a little tommorrow

thanks

MigratingOsprey · August 20th, 2006, 03:57 PM

works like a charm - can't record the locals, but tonight I get seahawks in HD on chnl 12

CardFan67 · August 27th, 2006, 06:49 AM

got a moxi box today, different, not sure if I like it yet... Can record HD now I just need to figure out how to put it on my network then I will be a happy camper...

Chandler Mike · September 19th, 2006, 01:19 PM

I just want to say, I love HD

Football in HD is just absolutely astounding...even after a year of watching it this way...it is still just amazing.