Guys I am looking for a new TV.

Toto · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: Australia

Well, with the impending purchase of an Xbox 360, I'd like to buy a new TV so I can appreciate the games I'll be playing. I want to future proof also, which means a TV that can display 1080p.
LCD or Plasma? What brands are good? Budget is an issue; the cheaper the better, but preferably something that is simaltaneously cheap and good (doesn't exist right?).
Help me out SB I don't know where else to ask.

falsedan · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco

the latest HD TV thread has a bunch of stuff in it but the recommended retailers are all in the US D:

huh I thought there was another HD TV thread oh well

Personally I want to solve my HD viewing dilemma by getting an iMac and figuring out a way to plug an Xbox360 into it somehow
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Toto · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: Australia

http://www.samsung.com/au/products/tv/lcdtv/la40m81bd.asp

Preliminary selection is this. Critique please.
I'm an impatient person, but I think this is something I should spend time on. This TV does look good however.

falsedan · Joined: 13 Dec 2006 Location: San Francisco

I recommend against it because I will feel a strong urge to book a flight and go kick your arse at Gears/Halo at your place
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The Blueberry Hill · Joined: 12 Dec 2006 Location: The otherwise central zone.

And if you don't get one of those high definition power hoggers I'll be tempted to get a flight and cane your arse at Virtua Fighter.
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Toto · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: Australia

sb why are you not helping me? help :(
guys the antagonism is funny but only until i remember i will BEAT YOUR ARSES anytime.
at video games of course.

Corinth · thatbox Joined: 05 Dec 2006

Size and budget are good starting places. What are your ideals?

Toto · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: Australia

40 inch is just right for me. Smaller is good, bigger is not preferred. I take it that a TVs size is measured diagnolly, across the face of the TV? Budget...well, ideally I'd like to spend about roughly US2000 but I know this is a pipe dream, especially as TVs are more expensive here than in the US.

Toptube · Anti-cabbage Party Candidate Joined: 23 Apr 2007

http://www.extremetech.com/article2/0,1697,2174287,00.asp

its not 1080p (maxes at 1080i), but this is the best bang for the buck for the size television on the market right now.

Toto · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: Australia

slightly more research also unearths this tv, which seems good

http://www.toshibaav.com.au/spec_37X3000A.html

hdmi ports, 1080p, cheap price...anything wrong with it?

Agent Orange · Joined: 05 Dec 2006

I have a Toshiba 37C3000P (1366 Panel, no FullHD) and I'm pretty happy with it.

belthegor · Joined: 05 Dec 2006 Location: NY

Toups · tyranically banal Joined: 03 Dec 2006 Location: Ebon Keep

the best advice I can give you is to research the model you are interested in on www.avsforums.com

you will be sure to find every last flaw the TV has down to the most minute detail... it's pretty rough, but it'll help you weed out the obviously terrible choices.
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