TV

[Pvt. Silas]

im not sure what tv to get so if anyone can help id appreciate it

 

[NinjaFluff]

Well, Pvt. Silas, before we can help you, you've got to help us. What size are you looking for? Any input requirements? Resolution? Dimensions?

 

[Pvt. Silas]

1080p, HDMI output, 40''

 

[Arn0t]

you got a price range, cause im sure i could find a really nice 40" out there, but youll be spending alot lol

 

[RippedPants]

I thought about this a lot and I suggest you go to a store and find an affordible one you like!

 

[BlackJoker]

Sony or Samsung. No others compare, and Sharp only gets close.

 

[Pvt. Silas]

some tell me Toshiba is Good

 

[BlackJoker]

Samsung or Sony for a clearer picture display and higher refresh rates. Also, because they double as PC monitors too

 

[TrickShot]

What's your budget?

 

[Deathscythe]

Vizio( http://www.vizio.com/products/ ) is definitely the best brand to go with on HDTV's and in the size you are looking for my older brother has a 46 inch which was bought for around $1,800

http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=62 lcd hdtv 42inch $1,099
Compatible input formats: 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p, 480i.

HDMI Cable and Oversize Cleaning Cloth included!

Supports high definition gaming systems.

4x HDMI inputs for optimal digital connectivity.

Brilliant picture quality with over 16 Million colors.

Amazing 1000:1 contrast ratio (typical).

VIZIO Remote Control

Built-in digital HDTV & standard TV combined tuner.

Wall mounting capable; only 3.9" deep without stand.

4x HDMI inputs for optimal digital connectivity.

Superior viewing from any angle.

ENERGY STAR Qualified



Specification
Size: 42-in*
*Viewable: 42.02-in
Tuner: Integrated NTSC/ATSC/QAM HDTV Tuner

Supported TV Formats
1080p

Native Panel Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Supported PC Resolutions
1920 x 1080, 1366 x 768, 1024 x 768, 800 x 600

Specification
Panel Type: 42" Diagonal*, 16:9 Wide Screen, Color TFT Active Matrix LCD
Panel Specifications: Anti-Static and hard coated surface
Pixel/Dot Pitch: 0.485mm (H) x 0.485mm (V)
Display Compatibility: FULL HDTV (1080P)
Signal Compatibility: 480i (SDTV), 480P (EDTV), 720P (HDTV), 1080i (HDTV), 1080P (FULL HDTV)
Response Time: 5 ms (typical)
Colors: 16.77 million
Brightness: 500 cd/m2 (typical)
Contrast Ratio: 1000:1 (Typical), 5000:1 (w/DCR)
Viewable Angle: 178? (horizontal and vertical)

Inputs
RF (F Connector for internal tuner): 1
HDMI with HDCP: 4
Analog Stereo Audio for HDMI Inputs: 1
Component YPbPr plus Stereo Audio: 2
Composite Video: 2
S-Video plus Stereo Audio: 1
Computer RGB plus Stereo Audio: 1
Service Port: 1

Outputs
Analog Audio out (RCA): 1
5.1 SPDIF Digital Optical Audio: 1
Headphone (Stereo Mini-Jack): 0

Additional Information
Picture-in-Picture (PIP)
Picture-outside-Picture (POP)
Closed Caption (CC)
V-Chip
3D Comb Filter
Zoom
Freeze
3:2 or 2:2 Reverse Pull-down
ATSC with 8VSB & QAM demodulation
ATSC with MPEG-2 decoding
NTSC Video decoding via RF: Yes, thru Antenna, Cable, or Satellite
NTSC Video decoding via Video: Yes, thru CVBS, S-Video, or Component
Progressive Scan Video: Yes, thru Component YPbPr, VGA or HDMI
HDTV: Yes, thru HDMI or Component YPbPr
Computer: 640x480, 800x600, 1024x768, 1360x768, 1920x1080 via VGA or 640x480, 1920x1080 via HDMI
Sound enhancement: Yes
Color Temperature: 6500K (standard), 5400K and 9300K
Color Fine Tuning: Independent Red, Green and Blue
Audio: Built-in 2 x 12W Speakers
Lamp (LCD) / Panel (PDP) Life: 50000 hours
Power: IEC Connector for direct power line connection
Voltage Range100-240 Vac at 50/60 Hz
Power Consumption: 250W average
Removable Base

Weight
Net: 44.6 lbs
Without Stand: 42.6 lbs

Dimensions
Carton:
With Stand: 40.4" W x 27.6" H x 9.6" D
Without Stand: 40.4" W x 26.2" H x 3.9" D
Without Stand and Speakers:
Certifications: CSA/CSA-US, FCC Class B

 

[R.E.D]

Honestly your cable company wont give you 1080p even if you ask for it, even if it did there is no obvious difference between 1080p and 1080i unless you are an expert and you must have that little "p" after your "1080".

The Sony Bravia 1080i will set you back $998 has a very nice graphic interface and the color reproduction, sound, connections and contrast ratio is amazing for the price.

I have 2 of those and love them!!!