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dtowntke · 08-20-2008, 11:17 PM

Which HD tv's are you must excited about for fall 2008 - 2009?

Myself i would have to say i am most excited about the sony xbr 8, not much on sony's website about cost or the exact release date but the specs on this bad mama jamma look awesome. i think this will be the tv i upgrade too

http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921644539863

ground chuck · 08-22-2008, 11:54 AM

ugh....why are are you going to pay top dollar for a sony when you can get a sammy with the same quality for less.

SS316SRV · 08-22-2008, 12:00 PM

Yeah-Sammy's do not have the same quality as Sony. Maybe similar performance for less money, but hardly same quality.

PBJblu-ray alltheway · 08-22-2008, 01:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

Yeah-Sammy's do not have the same quality as Sony. Maybe similar performance for less money, but hardly same quality.

+1
I Agree

Devildog151 · 08-22-2008, 02:08 PM

I don't think anything great this fall is going to come out. However, 2009 is looking pretty good with Pioneers Extreme Contrast Concept. It'll most likely out perform the XBR8 just like the current Kuros out perform the current XBRs.
http://gear.ign.com/articles/844/844444p1.html

a-mac2848 · 08-22-2008, 02:09 PM

Im looking to buy a 9 series Samsung.

I will give the Kuro and XBR8 props for being a better TV, but my budget probably won't be able to afford it. 9 series will still be an awesome tv.

SS316SRV · 08-22-2008, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Devildog151

I don't think anything great this fall is going to come out. However, 2009 is looking pretty good with Pioneers Extreme Contrast Concept. It'll most likely out perform the XBR8 just like the current Kuros out perform the current XBRs.

Plasma v LCD

Apples and oranges.

rpneuss · 08-22-2008, 02:14 PM

You could start up any thread like this at any time and it will always turn into a plasma vs lcd debate. Too funny, but I like both TV concepts.

a-mac2848 · 08-22-2008, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by rpneuss

You could start up any thread like this at any time and it will always turn into a plasma vs lcd debate. Too funny, but I like both TV concepts.

can't wait for the OLED v. Laser debates.

rpneuss · 08-22-2008, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by a-mac2848

can't wait for the OLED v. Laser debates.

I just can't wait for those concepts to be cheap to the masses so I can afford one.

PNF · 08-22-2008, 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog151

I don't think anything great this fall is going to come out. However, 2009 is looking pretty good with Pioneers Extreme Contrast Concept. It'll most likely out perform the XBR8 just like the current Kuros out perform the current XBRs.
http://gear.ign.com/articles/844/844444p1.html

???

you're comparing kuros vs XBRs??

Sure, sammy may have the similar or same spec as the sony. But PQ and quality of the product, and hell, the design wise, sony > sammy. Besides, korean brand, enough said there. I'd never get a korean brand and i hated my sammy 24" LCD monitor, and i ended up getting a dell one.

SS316SRV · 08-22-2008, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by PNF

Besides, korean brand, enough said there. I'd never get a korean brand and i hated my sammy 24" LCD monitor, and i ended up getting a dell one.

I would research that a little bit before I said that Korean brands a bad.

Scooby Blu · 08-22-2008, 02:29 PM

Any price points on any of the TV's listed above ? "cough" fraid to ask

SS316SRV · 08-22-2008, 02:32 PM

^If you have to ask...

*don't worry, neither can I.

JordanS · 08-22-2008, 02:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SS316SRV

Yeah-Sammy's do not have the same quality as Sony. Maybe similar performance for less money, but hardly same quality.

I second this

dobyblue · 08-22-2008, 03:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Devildog151

I don't think anything great this fall is going to come out. However, 2009 is looking pretty good with Pioneers Extreme Contrast Concept. It'll most likely out perform the XBR8 just like the current Kuros out perform the current XBRs.
http://gear.ign.com/articles/844/844444p1.html

Just like all current plasmas from Pioneer and Panasonic outperform all LCD's from anyone.

Nothing in the LCD world excites me.

Teazle · 08-22-2008, 04:00 PM

Not a consumer product for 09, but top in the "excitement" category has to be Sony's manufacturing of FED.

dobyblue · 08-22-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PNF

???

you're comparing kuros vs XBRs??

Sure, sammy may have the similar or same spec as the sony. But PQ and quality of the product, and hell, the design wise, sony > sammy. Besides, korean brand, enough said there. I'd never get a korean brand and i hated my sammy 24" LCD monitor, and i ended up getting a dell one.

Sony's panels have been made in Korea since 2004 at a factory co-owned with Samsung.
http://www.eetimes.com/showArticle.j...cleID=23901863

They've also just reached an agreement for additional outsourcing in Taiwan through Hon Hai Precision, according to Nikkei Business Daily.
http://www.reuters.com/article/rbssC...21244420080816

Chevypower · 08-22-2008, 05:21 PM

I'm hanging out for the XBR8s.

MaleManGuy · 08-22-2008, 06:49 PM

Yup, the XBR8 looks good... for an LCD that is. My next TV will be plasma... if I decide I need something newer than what I got. The concept pioneer is waaayyyyy cool tho. Better than the Sony. LCD always looks over-exposed

08-20-2008, 11:17 PM	#1
dtowntke Active Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:17	New Hd tv's Which HD tv's are you must excited about for fall 2008 - 2009? Myself i would have to say i am most excited about the sony xbr 8, not much on sony's website about cost or the exact release date but the specs on this bad mama jamma look awesome. i think this will be the tv i upgrade too http://www.sonystyle.com/webapp/wcs/...52921644539863

08-22-2008, 02:14 PM	#8
rpneuss Senior Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Alamogordo NM 88310 Home Theater Gallery:25 Blu-ray collection:237	Lol!!! You could start up any thread like this at any time and it will always turn into a plasma vs lcd debate. Too funny, but I like both TV concepts.

08-22-2008, 06:49 PM	#20
MaleManGuy Active Member Member since:Sep 2007	They are better LCD's Yup, the XBR8 looks good... for an LCD that is. My next TV will be plasma... if I decide I need something newer than what I got. The concept pioneer is waaayyyyy cool tho. Better than the Sony. LCD always looks over-exposed

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08-22-2008, 11:54 AM	#2
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	ugh....why are are you going to pay top dollar for a sony when you can get a sammy with the same quality for less.

08-22-2008, 12:00 PM	#3
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	Yeah-Sammy's do not have the same quality as Sony. Maybe similar performance for less money, but hardly same quality.

08-22-2008, 02:08 PM	#5
Devildog151 Senior Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:14 4K collection:181 Blu-ray collection:1391 Trading Score:25	I don't think anything great this fall is going to come out. However, 2009 is looking pretty good with Pioneers Extreme Contrast Concept. It'll most likely out perform the XBR8 just like the current Kuros out perform the current XBRs. http://gear.ign.com/articles/844/844444p1.html

08-22-2008, 02:09 PM	#6
a-mac2848 Banned Member since:Feb 2008	Im looking to buy a 9 series Samsung. I will give the Kuro and XBR8 props for being a better TV, but my budget probably won't be able to afford it. 9 series will still be an awesome tv.

08-22-2008, 02:29 PM	#13
Scooby Blu Power Member Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Apr 2008 Home Theater Gallery:7	Any price points on any of the TV's listed above ? "cough" fraid to ask

08-22-2008, 02:32 PM	#14
SS316SRV Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Appleton, WI Blu-ray collection:74	^If you have to ask... *don't worry, neither can I.

08-22-2008, 04:00 PM	#17
Teazle Power Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Canada Blu-ray reviews:1	Not a consumer product for 09, but top in the "excitement" category has to be Sony's manufacturing of FED.

08-22-2008, 05:21 PM	#19
Chevypower Special Member Member since:Feb 2008	I'm hanging out for the XBR8s.

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