Does my TV just suck? - Blu-ray Forum

SellmeyourDVD · 04-23-2008, 03:57 PM

I have a 50" Toshiba 50HM66. It's supposedly only a 720p tv but accepts 1080p signals. I just got my bdp-s300 blu-ray player yesterday and only noticed a subtle difference (althought there is definently a differece) in picture quality. Do i just need to get a new TV? If so what would be some good suggestions (looking to spend around 1500-2000). I'm definently going to be doing some searching aroudn but would like to hear what other people have to say.

Rabidhunter · 04-23-2008, 03:59 PM

If you have to ask, then probably yes. Sony and Samsung are two of the top brands in that price range. Samsung is pretty equal in quality in Sony, just that the Samsung TV's are usually less expensive. Samsung's perform nice and the look amazing too. But both are great, if you can get a great deal on a Sony go for it.

gamer2600 · 04-23-2008, 04:01 PM

I f#ck'in hate Toshiba's...had a few and never did anything good for me. I would recommend either a LCD or Plasma. If you get either I would buy Pioneer, Samsung, or Pioneer. Sony's are OK too but I feel they are a bit overpriced for what you get. You are just paying for a name.

JasonR · 04-23-2008, 04:01 PM

How is it connected? What movie was it?

ground chuck · 04-23-2008, 04:01 PM

just b/c it accepts the signal doesn't mean that it is displaying in 1080p. it sounds like you're only getting 720p. i'm partial to samsung for the price.

ManUtd · 04-23-2008, 04:01 PM

In that price range I would get the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U.

kpkelley · 04-23-2008, 04:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

In that price range I would get the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U.

+1

Brian Cash · 04-23-2008, 04:03 PM

i would pick up a sharp

CptGreedle · 04-23-2008, 04:03 PM

Toshiba... yes it does.

JK.
If it is that large and only outputs 720 (input doesn't matter), then you should upgrade when you can afford it.

SellmeyourDVD · 04-23-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JasonR

How is it connected? What movie was it?

through HDMI, it was Pearl Harbor that i watched.

I had spiderman 3 in the bd player and spiderman 1 in the xbox and was able to flip back and forth to look at the difference and there was definently a difference, but not like what i've seen at retail stores that have the high-end TV's all displaying blu-ray. The Tv was a good deal and that's why i got it. I never expeceted to get a blu-ray player when i got the tv.

The governement gave me money and told me to spend it, so that's why i got my blu-ray player

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 04-23-2008, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

In that price range I would get the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U.

+1

RYDES · 04-23-2008, 04:14 PM

sell me your dvd.

SellmeyourDVD · 04-23-2008, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by RYDES

sell me your dvd.

congratulations, you can successfully now use the space bar!!!!

Shiggidy75 · 04-23-2008, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

In that price range I would get the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U.

That a good price. I just might have to buy me one

ManUtd · 04-23-2008, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Shiggidy75

That a good price. I just might have to buy me one

Yup, my neighbor just got it from Amazon and he's pretty happy about the purchase. I'm considering this TV for my bedroom.

X-Ninja · 04-23-2008, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

Yup, my neighbor just got it from Amazon and he's pretty happy about the purchase. I'm considering this TV for my bedroom.

You sir, have alot of TVs.

Shiggidy75 · 04-23-2008, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Art Vandelay

Yup, my neighbor just got it from Amazon and he's pretty happy about the purchase. I'm considering this TV for my bedroom.

I probably buy. Only thing I'm afraid of is getting a defective tv and having to send it back instead of having the local store come pick it up. Hmmmm, lets look up Amazon return policy

ecnelis · 04-24-2008, 11:24 PM

amazon return policy for TV's is pretty nice. White glove service if you order the TV. They will open it for you and you can inspect it when it arrives, for any damage. Then if you find no damage, you have 30 days to return it... depending on the defect.

If there is damage, then you can refuse the package on the spot and get a full refund or replacement

I just ordered my TH-50PZ85U from amazon. It arrives May 1 !!!!

I'm going to be using it solely for my bedroom... I'll drop the money for a nice TV/projector when I have a house to put it all in

dobyblue · 04-28-2008, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shiggidy75

That a good price. I just might have to buy me one

At $1997 with no tax and free shipping, it is a decision you would not regret.

The deep blacks of plasma along with the ultra-fast response and highly accurate colours and motion resolution will have you enjoying the full benefits of Blu-ray.

An excellent recommendation.

SellmeyourDVD · 04-28-2008, 05:38 PM

i'm going to be an xbr4 (maybe xbr5).

I play video games pretty often and imagre retention scares me with the plasmas

04-23-2008, 03:57 PM	#1
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	Does my TV just suck? I have a 50" Toshiba 50HM66. It's supposedly only a 720p tv but accepts 1080p signals. I just got my bdp-s300 blu-ray player yesterday and only noticed a subtle difference (althought there is definently a differece) in picture quality. Do i just need to get a new TV? If so what would be some good suggestions (looking to spend around 1500-2000). I'm definently going to be doing some searching aroudn but would like to hear what other people have to say.

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04-23-2008, 03:59 PM	#2
Rabidhunter Senior Member Member since:Feb 2008	If you have to ask, then probably yes. Sony and Samsung are two of the top brands in that price range. Samsung is pretty equal in quality in Sony, just that the Samsung TV's are usually less expensive. Samsung's perform nice and the look amazing too. But both are great, if you can get a great deal on a Sony go for it.

04-23-2008, 04:01 PM	#3
gamer2600 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:101 Trading Score:7	I f#ck'in hate Toshiba's...had a few and never did anything good for me. I would recommend either a LCD or Plasma. If you get either I would buy Pioneer, Samsung, or Pioneer. Sony's are OK too but I feel they are a bit overpriced for what you get. You are just paying for a name.

04-23-2008, 04:01 PM	#4
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	How is it connected? What movie was it?

04-23-2008, 04:01 PM	#5
ground chuck Power Member Member since:May 2007 Location:Charm City Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:48 Trading Score:18	just b/c it accepts the signal doesn't mean that it is displaying in 1080p. it sounds like you're only getting 720p. i'm partial to samsung for the price.

04-23-2008, 04:01 PM	#6
ManUtd Blu-ray Count Top contributor Member since:Feb 2008 Location:In my HT Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:829 Blu-ray reviews: 5 Trading Score:5	In that price range I would get the Panasonic TH-50PZ85U.

04-23-2008, 04:03 PM	#8
Brian Cash Special Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Chicago Blu-ray collection:13 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:3	i would pick up a sharp

04-23-2008, 04:03 PM	#9
CptGreedle Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Sworn super-hero now services Atlanta (and suburbs). Blu-ray collection:128 Blu-ray reviews:5	Toshiba... yes it does. JK. If it is that large and only outputs 720 (input doesn't matter), then you should upgrade when you can afford it.

04-23-2008, 04:14 PM	#12
RYDES Active Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:PROVIDENCE, RI Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:114 Trading Score:92	sell me your dvd.

04-24-2008, 11:24 PM	#18
ecnelis Member Member since:Feb 2008 Trading Score:2	amazon return policy for TV's is pretty nice. White glove service if you order the TV. They will open it for you and you can inspect it when it arrives, for any damage. Then if you find no damage, you have 30 days to return it... depending on the defect. If there is damage, then you can refuse the package on the spot and get a full refund or replacement I just ordered my TH-50PZ85U from amazon. It arrives May 1 !!!! I'm going to be using it solely for my bedroom... I'll drop the money for a nice TV/projector when I have a house to put it all in

04-28-2008, 05:38 PM	#20
SellmeyourDVD Blu-ray Guru Member since:Apr 2008 Blu-ray collection:125 Trading Score:11	i'm going to be an xbr4 (maybe xbr5). I play video games pretty often and imagre retention scares me with the plasmas

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