is high def.tv worth the money.?

Question

does any one know which of high def. tvs are the best.i am thinking about 27 to 32 in.sets in the $600 to $1000 price range. thanks,danny

Answer 1

I just bought a 32" LG. What you're looking for is 1080p- which means 1080 Progressive scan. It's the best there is currently and will be compatible with X-box, PS3, HDTV, Movies....etc.

TRUST ME--- It's the most beautiful picture ever. Just beware....with a HDTV comes a lot of expensive cords and accessories.


Good Luck!

Answer 2

For around $1500. you can get a HD projector and screen. That's the only way to go as far as I'm concerned. The only problem is finding a place to see them in action. Used to install DTV and was often asked your question. I ended up installing projectors at least once a week, including one guy who had me put 1 in his home and 2 in his bar.

The main reason they're cheaper is because they only handle video. You're not paying for built-in crappy speakers and necessary electronics to run those. Since more and more people connect their TVs to an amp with surround, why pay for speakers they won't use? My system cost me about $4500 and I have a 15ft wide screen. But you don't have to a a room that big, you can make a smaller image.

If you're buying a TV today, buy HD. Soon enough that's all that will be available and you will need a converter to run your non HD TV. But if you don't need a TV, just sit tight. There is still not a lot of programming available.

Hope this helps.

Answer 3

I had the same question as you, and I was very resistant to buying an HDTV. We had a perfectly good 5 year old 32" CRT in a room that was 11 x 13.
So it really seemed unnecessary and extravagant to spend a grand +/- on another set.
But I finally caved and I have to say, there is just no comparison. The difference is that dramatic.
We got a 42" Samsung LCD.
Do some homework, but the result will be worth it.

Answer 4

It depends on which type of HDTV your looking at. Do u want a flat panel(LCD, Plasma) or a projection tv like DLP? The flat panels are a little more money and i my opinion don't give u a better picture compared to the amount of money your spending. As far as 1080p, currently you won't get any 1080p signals from your local cable provider or sattlite company. So your not really getting a better picture than a 720p set but hopefully that changes soon as i have a 1080p set.

Whatever u buy i would stick to name brands like panasonic, samsung, sony, mitsubishi etc.

Answer 5

I recently had my 32" tube flat TV go out. I bought a 65" mitsubishi DLP 1080p. You will not believe the difference. After you watch programming in HD you find it hard to watch anything else. I find myself flipping between the HD channel and regular channel thats playing the same program and it is totally different. Plus the FCC has commisioned that all signals from 2009 be broadcast in digital instead of analog. After that in 2011, everthing is going to widescreen format, making square TV's obsolete.

Answer 6

the only people that ask if high def is worth the money are the people who haven't seen it. life is far too short, watch good TV.

check out the 2007 Sharp Aquos line. They have amazing clarity, contrast and reaction speed. They come in a gorgeous gloss black cabinet. they are 1080p.

best of luck danny

Answer 7

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