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In Reply to: RE: I'm in the market for a new TV. Do I rule out 720 and just go with the 1080 TV at this time? posted by artemus on April 21, 2008 at 19:12:46

The starting spot is to pick your technology. I have a DLP. You have to replace the damn bulb every couple of years ($$) and suggest you look elsewhere. I got it because it was cheaper and had no burn in issues or dropped pixel problems.

Plasma... looks great, expensive. Not kid friendly ( serious burn in issues)
and generates a fair amount of heat.

LCD.. the most popular. Has burn in issues, if you want to keep the set for a long time, this may be your best bet.

Spend some time learning the ins and outs of each technology.

The next thing to pick is size... basically get the smallest one that is big enough for your room.

The next step is brand and then model. If I was buying today, I'd get an LCD, I haven't been looking, so I can't help with the model.

Oh, if you want a cheap but really good dvd player to go with your new tv, get an Oppo.

http://www.oppodigital.com/dv981hd/dv981hd_index.html (Open in New Window)

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burn in issue???? - Oface 10:40:57 04/27/08 (0)
on which one? burn-in has been about eliminated form PDP's, LCD's ,never had one that had burn in , not sure what you are using or using your reference information from, I think you left out the word not in your description of LCD,,,

I have had 2 PDP's, 1LCD, and a rear DLP.

The kids and I play rock band or guitar hero, and yes there is some image retention, but not burn-in , and the residual image retention that is left is easily rectified and cleaned up using the built image cleaner. The main plasma is gonna go through hell when I get GTA IV, so I am sure I will be using the cleaner a lot.

My preference is PDP, I do not have any rear reflections to aggravate my viewing pleasure, and plus it has excellent blacks,, can not stand the dark fuzzy greys of LCD's, not great in dark movies or scenes...

this is my opinion and experience only.........

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