Need a little help choosing an hdtv to go with X360

[kyleb]

Having both a DLP (mits 62725) and a plasma (maxent mx50x3) I prefer the plasma. I often end up sitting closer to the TV when playing games and the Plasma is better at close viewing than the DLP. Perhaps it's due to the size difference? 62 vs. 50 but that's just my take on it. Oh and I've not had any burn in issue with the xbox 360, fwiw.

Well your DLP is both larger and lower resolution than your plasma, but on top of that direct view display technolgys are inherently sharper than rear projection designs since there is less in the way between you and what is making the image. Contrast and black levels are also hurt a bit buy rear projection designs compared to plasmas, and of couse optimal viewing angles are much lower as well.

 

[J_Saint]

Samsung just released their xx87 series DLP's that accept 1080p via HDMI, component and possibly even VGA.

 

[TrungGap]

Wow...

Thanks guys!

Good info and opinions on the subject. I guess I'm going to get an average HDTV (720p) for TV/Console. And get a really good LCD monitor for my computer. Afterall, I do spend more time staring at my monitor...

I've looked at a couple of Philip and Samsung's DLPs. Both are pretty good...the Philip's are brighter but the color is a little off (too vivid -- it looks unrealistic). While the Samsung looks correct, but isn't as bright. Now, consider at the showroom, they turned down the light in the area. I'm a little worry about watching TV during the day with the curtains up.

Most of the LCDs I've seen have this unnatural sharpness to it. Is it normal? Or have I been living in the world of SD too long?

 

[overclocked]

So in the 32-range LCD is there any good advice for a 1000-1300 Euro LCD and hows Wievsonic and Diboss for ex compared with "brands". I was going to buy The KLV S-series Sony but it lacks the Wega engine i was told im not 100%, is Samsung a better choise or are there any better series coming in following months?
Any Swedes/Europes that now more about this things..

 

[SugarCoat]

HDTV displays (not to mention material) are still very much in their infancy, they'll be improving the technology for years to come. Why i'd personally suggest spending as little as possible just to enjoy the content you want, and waiting. Because right now each technology, be it DLP/LCD/CRT/Plasma, has their own strengths and weaknesses. Out of the LCD research i did, i personally thought the Panasonics TC-32LX50/TC-32LX60 (TX-32LX60F/TX-32LX500 respectively) were the best image/options for the money.


http://www.panasonic.se/servlet/PB/menu/1056437_l15/index.html

 

[scooby_dooby]

LCD's are your best pricepoint right now.

You can get a pimp 50" LCD projection for ~$2000 CAD.