Another "Need HDTV Advice" Thread - Page 5

LeMansX5 · #1 10-22-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

OT: but while the mavens are here...any plasma users here have opins on a ~60" plasma to be used in a bright room,
(huge window wall that allows lots of ambient/indirect light during viewing hours in summer, eg 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM),
and to be used at 5,000 ft altitude? I have read pages of stuff on HighDefForum until my hair hurts, but that is like asking
100 economists their opinion(s)...

The prices are really coming down on large plasmas around here & on the net, so I may be interested in copping one for the
Mtn house here, before we depart or, upon our return in April. Don't make your response a term paper or project; just curious
about real world viewing in ambiently bright room and at this altitude.
Thanks, mD

MD, Why not LCD? LCD will be much better for your bright room with those huge windows.
From Crutchfield web site:

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LCD screens are typically brighter than plasmas, making them good choices for viewing in rooms with lots of light. Plasmas are known for producing deeper black levels, which makes them a smart choice if you do a lot of viewing with your room's lights dimmed or darkened

Pioneer plasmas were better than Panasonia for bright rooms. Worries over plasma in bright room - AVForums.com

Some plasmas have altitude issues. Google for "plasma altitude issues".
Plasma TV Buying Guide: Plasma TVs at high altitude
How Altitude Affects Plasma TVs

Ishniknork · #2 10-22-2009, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by motordavid

OT: but while the mavens are here...any plasma users here have opins on a ~60" plasma to be used in a bright room, (huge window wall that allows lots of ambient/indirect light during viewing hours in summer, eg 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM)

I agree with LeMansX5 there, LCD would probably be the best choice. I've seen the pictures of your mountain house and you definitely have some huge windows! (Love your pics BTW) Reflection would be the biggest drawback with a plasma. Even with the anti-reflective coatings that have been added to plasma's lately the LCD's still hold the lead in non-reflectivity.

E61Silver · #3 10-26-2009, 09:48 AM

Any news?

Michelle · #4 11-07-2009, 01:25 PM

How about this one? At Sears for $1,399.99. Sale ends today!

Sony Bravia® 52 in. (Diagonal) Class 1080p 120 Hz LCD HD Television ENERGY STAR®

FSETH · #5 11-07-2009, 07:39 PM

[QUOTE=Michelle;677934]How about this one? At Sears for $1,399.99. Sale ends today!

Sony Bravia® 52 in. (Diagonal) Class 1080p 120 Hz LCD HD Television ENERGY STAR®[/QUOTE

C-net review

Sony KDL-52V5100 Flat-panel TV reviews - CNET Reviews

Michelle · #6 11-09-2009, 01:35 PM

She ended up buying the Sony on Saturday. The search is over!

Thanks again for all of your help, guys!

LeMansX5 · #7 11-09-2009, 11:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Michelle

She ended up buying the Sony on Saturday. The search is over!

Thanks again for all of your help, guys!

The LCD panel on Sony is actually made by Sharp.

E61Silver · #8 11-09-2009, 05:23 PM

I guess she liked the size of the set.

Michelle · #9 11-10-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by E61Silver

I guess she liked the size of the set.

The size is perfect for the room it's in. Their couch is ~10 feet from the tv, so anything bigger would be stupid.

They're very happy with it so far and can't wait for HD to get hooked up on the 21st.

motordavid · #10 11-09-2009, 05:45 PM

Whew!

I hope your sis and her new hub do that much DD on their 401(k) and
budget.

It seems many of us will investigate and hand wring a new gizmo, to the
Nth degree, but some don't spend an hour a year on their nest egg, savings and budgets.
Geezer Lecture over.

Hope she loves the new TV...
GL,mD