HELP...Should I Buy?? :Samsung HLN-5065W

[Snook.fr]

I am a little puzzled Here as I am quite lost in which TV To Buy.
I saved for Months and I feel I can now Buy the BIG TV I was Dreaming OF....

I saw this Samsung HLN-5065W ....but friends told me these type of TV are crap as you have to be seated right in front of it to see correctly.....

I like these type TV and Plasma is just too expensive for me...

ANY kinda help would be appreciated.

THANKS

Frenchy

 

[onthebottom]

If you can wait

(isn't that always the case with techonology) large screen LCD TVs are just around the corner - cheaper than Plasma.

OTB

 

[Snook.fr]

Thanks for the Info...But even LCD is a little too expensive for the size...
I can Spend Euros 1500 (tax included)

 

[onthebottom]

No, we have them too

but don't call them that. I don't know about 1,500 but LCDs are getting bigger and the price is comming down.

OTB

 

[pervarino]

Advice...DON'T buy anything FRENCH Made...LOL

PERV

 

[jwmorrice]

Here's a link to a review of the tv in question: http://www.epinions.com/content_119192063620 Enjoy!

jwm

 

[Garrett]

I think it is nuts that LCD and DLP rear projectors are becoming the hot item. I think a CRT is superior... and I think it only really benefits the manufacturers. If you are going to go LCD or DLP, go front projector... if you can control the light in the room, it is way cheaper, looks *way* better, and you can get some serious size going (say, 120" diagonal).

My dream is a 3 chip DLP front projector. I think plasma has been oversold.... it simply ain't that great.

 

[Snook.fr]

You wont get a quality projection tv for that price frenchy. Hold onto your money until boxing day or wait another year or two.

Mmmh...So I am stuck with saving for another year....
(or cut down another budget(SP,MP))

Tough Decision......

But why is Projection TV so under rated or so bad??

 

[Snook.fr]

Thanks for your feedback.

Sheik, I know I should go for LCD, but I have been with a Crappy 20" TV(4:3) for the Last While and want at least a 40"(16:9)...
Only Projection TV can give me that (on par with my budget) and I'll change in couple years.

Thanks again
Nic

 

[Snook.fr]

Another thing, do not play video games on them because the "scores and timers" will burn on the screen in no time at all.

Oh you're breaking my heart here.......I was planning on buying a PS2 with it.....
What do I do now.....?

(to be honest, I'm even more puzzled now..)

 

[Snook.fr]

Guess I have to keep the OLD 20" TV for the NEW PS2.....
(And I was looking Forward to play Soccer and Hockey on a Monster TV.....)

 

[jwmorrice]

Hmm, I'm puzzled. From what I've read, neither LCD nor DLP are affected by burn-in. See this link: http://www.crutchfieldadvisor.com/ISEO-rgbtcspd/reviews/20030826/tv_choosing.html?page=3

jwm

 

[jwmorrice]

One more time!

jwm,

All tv's will burn over time. Some just happen to burn real fast and that is normal projection tv's.

Sheik:

From my reading, DLP's and LCD's cannot suffer from burn-in because there's not the phosphorus coating on the screen to be burned with use. That's a problem with traditional CRT's and Plasma.

Let me cite a source with respect to burn-in and LCD's. This is from http://www.cheap-plasma-tv.com/plasma-tv-vs-lcd-tv.htm and since the following admission goes against their commercial interests, it should carry particular weight:

"Screen Burn-In Effect

Here, LCD TVs have a marked advantage. Because of the liquid crystal technology, there is absolutely no risk of images burning in from prolonged viewing, resulting in an after image 'ghost' effect. The lack of burn-in risk of LCD TVs is helpful when watching shows that have a common viewing pattern (such as a news or stock ticker, or video games). However, many Plasma TVs include a screen saver function to help minimize the risk, and some of the newest Plasma TVs include clever technology to very slightly move static pixels to minimize, if not remove, this risk."

I'll cite just one more source and then leave the topic alone. See http://forum.pcvsconsole.com/viewthread.php?tid=3850&page=2

"...Modern CRT direct view, CRT rear projectors, and plasma displays can suffer from burn-in. That's when you see a permanent "ghost" image in areas that have had constant use. Most modern units, though, drive a faint gray signal to unused areas, which minimizes burn-in a bit. Others will stretch or squash an image to fill the screen, which simply looks weird to my eyes. However, DLP and LCD front and rear projectors don't suffer from burn-in at all. This is great if most of your viewing is in one aspect ratio that's not necessarily the TV's native aspect ratio. For example, my daughters will probably watch a lot of standard definition TV, which will be 75% of the use. I'll be using it for DVD movies, HTPC experimentation, and wide-screen gaming the rest of the time."

Over to you Sheik.

jwm

 

[Garrett]

Yup... sheik is confused on this one. CRTs will burn in (including standard TVs). LCD panels age more than anything. DLP has its own problems...

I would buy a nice front projector (X1 for 1500 bucks at Costco) and not look back...

 

[tboy]

As I am about to purchase a rear projection TV of my own, the problem with burn in etc. is also a concern of mine.

As for viewing angles etc. (which Frenchy was asking about) simply sit in front of one and find which one has the best view after 45 degrees. I found the samsung 40" better than others at twice the price.

SInce you're on a tight budget I won't suggest LCD projectors but I purchased an Epson ELP7250 which had great viewing capabilites under bright light conditions. It also could support projecting on a surface more than 20 feet away which would give you a screen about 10 feet across (as was already mentioned). In the case of projectors it is the resolution as well as the ansi lumens (degree of brightness) that have to be considered.

I am sticking with the digital rear projection as they (IMHO) have the best bang for the buck. When I do finally choose I will opt for the one with the best viewing angles, the sharpest picture and best colour satuation.

 

[Snook.fr]

Thanks all for your input again....I think I'll stick with a Rear Projection after all.
Plan on Keeping the Thing 3 years max (so Burn won't be a Problem I guess..).

Tboy, let me know the one you pick...
Toraudi, nice Baby this Toshiba...
Sheik, you are right, they do burn faster but I think I can get away with it if you look at the fact I'll have it Short Period...

 

[Garrett]

jwm,
Garrett, what confusion? I'm confused with your comments.

See... you are confused ;-) I think the only point is LCDs will not exhibit burn in... the panels do age though. Probably the biggest problem with LCDs is black levels... and pixelization... can still look damned nice though.

Surprised to hear you are deaf... thought you had a pretty nice sound system too... I assume it is partial deafness and you can still enjoy music in some fashion... or is it mainly for your guests?