$1400 HDTV Leon's Special
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Price is about right for a rear projection, but it won't be flat panel or DLP or rear LCD. Still, HD ready means it has the capability of displaying a high def signal, but doesn't have a hi def tuner built in. You will need to get an HD satellite or cable box
You can pick up a regular tube TV that is HDTV ready for about $600 to $900. That is the old technology that has been bumped up to 1080 ppi instead of the usual 450 to 500 ppi. I picked one up at Future Shop for about $650. It is a flat screen Toshiba. Not Bad.
It has an HDMI socket on the back to connect up your HD converter box. That is not cheap. Buy it, don't rent it. It runs about $400 with a built-in DVD recorder and about $100 less for one without the recorder. The cable company will scalp you if you buy or rent through them. Also, they want to sell you a package of HD channels in addition to CITY-TV and TSN Sports. That will run another $7-8 per month. In other words, the cable company wants to run your monthly bill into the three figures.
I figure that this TV will last five years or one day after the warranty runs out. At that time, I will toss it on my graveyard of TV's in the basement and buy an LCD or plasma set at that time.
It has an HDMI socket on the back to connect up your HD converter box. That is not cheap. Buy it, don't rent it. It runs about $400 with a built-in DVD recorder and about $100 less for one without the recorder. The cable company will scalp you if you buy or rent through them. Also, they want to sell you a package of HD channels in addition to CITY-TV and TSN Sports. That will run another $7-8 per month. In other words, the cable company wants to run your monthly bill into the three figures.
I figure that this TV will last five years or one day after the warranty runs out. At that time, I will toss it on my graveyard of TV's in the basement and buy an LCD or plasma set at that time.
Funny thing is, those devices are probably transmitting 1,000 times better back at you, however, the fixed acuity in a human's eye can only appreciate it so much.
Samsung quality is not as good as the top models when I was comparing them. I have to thank Esco for letting me in on the HDTV Over The Air world. I picked up a $200us USDigital HDTV OTA receiver from a friend in the U.S. and now receive about 12 HDTV channels for FREE, while some people are dishing out big bucks for cable/sat HDTV. Try this link for more info http://digitalhomecanada.com/forum/showthread.php?t=23570
I bought a 26" sony stereo tv in 1990...it's in my daughters room now good as day one...used daily for 15 yrs. I bought a 29" Sanyo in 1994 which is in our bedroom (mostly used for XmoviesX LOL) still works great. The 32" JVC I picked up in 1999 sits in the living room and is on most of the day just for noise.... I've never had a TV break down....ever ...... do they?The Brus said:
Not to put anyone to shame but I cannot see plasmas getting down to $1400.00. Sure they've come way down in price over the years but there is a cost factor with producing the plasma screens themselves and I doubt anyone will be able to produce one for about $400.00 cost. Even though technology allows us to build cars relative cheaply you won't ever see a ZR corvette for $20,000.00 new.
My opinion is this: if you want a great picture, large format, NOW, then shop around, lots of deals to be had for rear projection. IMHO my sony 46" with an HD DVD player is as sharp as the $2500.00 plasmas. (just not as bright on sunny days).
My opinion is this: if you want a great picture, large format, NOW, then shop around, lots of deals to be had for rear projection. IMHO my sony 46" with an HD DVD player is as sharp as the $2500.00 plasmas. (just not as bright on sunny days).
to Esco... if the set is HD ready, an antennae will do you no good. You need an ATSC compliant tuner to decode the signal. If that tuner is built into the set , it is an HD set. If the set is only HD ready, the tuner will be in the satelliet or cable HD set top box. People can foll around with computer HD tuners, but from my research, don't waste your money or time
You are wrong, the prices of LCD and most Plasma's will come down in the next two years to affordable prices. Look at a 42-51 inch rear-projection from sony, I bought a 51" 3.5 years ago for $3500.00 I can get the same TV now for $1500.00. Same is true for the LCD's and Plasma's I looked at the same time.tboy said:
Not sure about your Sony pricing....
...I bought a 57" Sony rear projection about 2 yrs ago for 2800.00( at the Sony store no less...just made them beat the lowest price I could find at the time..) Hooked up to a dish,it's about 90% of any of the Plasmas or LCD's I've seen. Mind you, I have it in the basement rec room, where there is no direct sunlight issue for the screen. I haven't seen that TV selling for less than about 2300.00. I've seen some cheapo brands of 51" for 1500.00, but not Sony. For my money, I think Sony has the best picture on rear projection Tv's....
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...andrew-g said:
...I bought a 57" Sony rear projection about 2 yrs ago for 2800.00( at the Sony store no less...just made them beat the lowest price I could find at the time..) Hooked up to a dish,it's about 90% of any of the Plasmas or LCD's I've seen. Mind you, I have it in the basement rec room, where there is no direct sunlight issue for the screen. I haven't seen that TV selling for less than about 2300.00. I've seen some cheapo brands of 51" for 1500.00, but not Sony. For my money, I think Sony has the best picture on rear projection Tv's....
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If you can find southern exposure to the CN Tower and then across the lake to Buffalo, you are sure to get about a dozen channels. Make sure the UHF antenna is in-line with an amplifier, preferably with a rotor, the higher up the better. If you don't face south, most likely all you'll get is CTV, CBC/NHL, Toronto1. The picture is AMAZING!!!!!! Clearer than BEV or DISH and it's free. It's a good supplement of locals when everyone goes to DISHEsco! said:
http://reviews.cnet.com/Home_video/2001-6475_7-0.html?tag=cnetfd.dirEsco! said:Leon's is advertising a Samsung $1400 HDTV ready TV.
Sounds too good to be true - does anyone know if there's a catch with this????
They claim the HD is 1080i display (whatever that is)
'Yes, a 42-inch plasma TV will still cost you more than $1,500, but compared both to prices from just last year and to current prices on large-screen, flat-panel LCD TVs, that's a bargain. Panasonic is leading the name-brand plasma price cut with new 2005 models that cost significantly less than last year's versions. We've consistently placed Panasonics at or near the top of our list of favorite plasmas, and that trend doesn't show any sign of changing.'
You can also buy a LCD projector;
http://reviews.cnet.com/Projectors/4502-3180_7-0.html?tag=dir.proj
hey hi there and how is ur life going? well i would say go to leons and then talk to the salespearson. cus i was working there before so i know how they deal with ppl * i was working in shipping area not in the sale area. so ask them they will give u better prize or some discount . i hope this will help u have nice day .Esco! said:Leon's is advertising a Samsung $1400 HDTV ready TV.
Sounds too good to be true - does anyone know if there's a catch with this????
They claim the HD is 1080i display (whatever that is
1000 apologies and million sorries 4 any mistake.
Quality can be great, be careful which model, as not all models are great for TV/ HD TV/ Movies, as some are built more for MS powerpoint™.Sukdeep said:
This one gets good reviews:
http://shopping.com/xPR-InFocus_InFocus_ScreenPlay_4805
Bulbs are still expensive to replace, e.g. $400, however they are rated on most models for 2000-3000 hours of use. I have read the operating costs are $0.20 to ~$0.50/ hour. If you want cheap, stick to old tube technology or if you want wow, go LCD projection...amazing for gaming if you have a big enough room...
