which display is less crap?No 1080p available for me - Blu-ray Forum

mugen302005 · 11-14-2007, 07:18 AM

Sorry to bother. I have a question for which I guess I shuold give a little background info. I don't live in the us. I have to suffer from the price difference for developing countries. So if a sony kld 40xbr2 is 1700$, I'd have to spend 3330$!! a ps3 40gb is 60$ etc. I guess you get the point. So the tvs I can afford should be priced at 2000$ at the most. Unfortunately the only model available at that price are: philips lcd 42pfl5332, samsung lcd ln-40r71b, sharp lcd42043u, AOC l42w665,Samsung Bordeaux LN40R71B, and sony kdl-40s2000.

It's sad only these crappy options are available and at that over price. But I rather have one of those than watch my more than 20 bluray discs in a 20" display.

I would REALLY appreciate any feedback on these options.

Thanks a bunch.

daisuke149 · 11-14-2007, 01:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mugen302005

Sorry to bother. I have a question for which I guess I shuold give a little background info. I don't live in the us. I have to suffer from the price difference for developing countries. So if a sony kld 40xbr2 is 1700$, I'd have to spend 3330$!! a ps3 40gb is 60$ etc. I guess you get the point. So the tvs I can afford should be priced at 2000$ at the most. Unfortunately the only model available at that price are: philips lcd 42pfl5332, samsung lcd ln-40r71b, sharp lcd42043u, AOC l42w665,Samsung Bordeaux LN40R71B, and sony kdl-40s2000.

It's sad only these crappy options are available and at that over price. But I rather have one of those than watch my more than 20 bluray discs in a 20" display.

I would REALLY appreciate any feedback on these options.

Thanks a bunch.

why dont you find someone in the US to buy one for you and ship it to you?

better than paying double?

mugen302005 · 11-14-2007, 07:42 PM

Thanks for the suggestion. I thought about it myself but the problem in that case would be customs and taxes. And also the inconvenience of a relative bringing something so valuable and fragile: I guess you have to pay for plane special fees or taxes in the us, too. They have discourage me from trying. I experienced something similar with dvd packs (a long time ago, before bluray), If ti was terrible then, I can just imagine what a nightmare it would be. SO that's why I'm asking for advice about those options I mention before for a new tv. As the old saying says, when in Rome Do as Romans.

bootman · 11-14-2007, 08:34 PM

It all depends how far you sit from the TV.
A 720p set might be all you need.
Example: you have to sit closer than 6 feet from a 42" set to notice the benefits of 1080p.
look at my sig below.

mugen302005 · 11-15-2007, 06:41 AM

Thanks for responding. Actually I read your signature and went over the calculator before. It was reasurring since my viewing distance would actually be around 8.5 ft. What I was focusing on in this search was about other qualities that help one pick one tv out of the list I provided. Some claim the dinamic contrast has something important to do, others that the way the image is processed the 3:2 3:3 pulldown procesing etc. I want a serious opinion about oneof the not-so-attractive tv sets I am about to choose.

clyon · 11-15-2007, 06:46 AM

the sony or samung.

how about a RP tv, more bang for your buck

richard lichtenfelt · 11-15-2007, 06:47 AM

Some 1080p sets look worse than 1080i sets. The resolution is not the most important determinant in picture quality. I have a friend who has the Sony kdl-40s2000 and it looks very similar to my 40xbr3.
I would highly recommend the Sony. PM me if you get it and I can tell you the best settings for it as my friend got his calibrated.
http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/new...spx?ID=2007228

mugen302005 · 11-16-2007, 06:42 AM

Sure thing! thanks man! I was also siding towards the sony, so I'll contact you for the settings If I get it.

Maxell · 11-16-2007, 07:39 AM

Samsung or Sony.

mugen302005 · 11-17-2007, 06:56 PM

Sorry I didn't get it, Are you asking about which tv I decided to buy or you wanted to suggest the samsung model?

Bye the way I noticed a new model available here. That is the sony 40sv3000 is it any good? It says 1080p(1920x1080) resolution.

crackinhedz · 11-17-2007, 06:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mugen302005

Sorry I didn't get it, Are you asking about which tv I decided to buy or you wanted to suggest the samsung model?

Bye the way I noticed a new model available here. That is the sony 40sv3000 is it any good? It says 1080p(1920x1080) resolution.

...ive seen very good reviews.

11-14-2007, 07:18 AM	#1
mugen302005 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:11	which display is less crap?No 1080p available for me Sorry to bother. I have a question for which I guess I shuold give a little background info. I don't live in the us. I have to suffer from the price difference for developing countries. So if a sony kld 40xbr2 is 1700$, I'd have to spend 3330$!! a ps3 40gb is 60$ etc. I guess you get the point. So the tvs I can afford should be priced at 2000$ at the most. Unfortunately the only model available at that price are: philips lcd 42pfl5332, samsung lcd ln-40r71b, sharp lcd42043u, AOC l42w665,Samsung Bordeaux LN40R71B, and sony kdl-40s2000. It's sad only these crappy options are available and at that over price. But I rather have one of those than watch my more than 20 bluray discs in a 20" display. I would REALLY appreciate any feedback on these options. Thanks a bunch.

11-14-2007, 08:34 PM	#4
bootman Special Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:The Burghs	It all depends how far you sit from the TV. A 720p set might be all you need. Example: you have to sit closer than 6 feet from a 42" set to notice the benefits of 1080p. look at my sig below. Last edited by bootman; 11-14-2007 at 08:39 PM.

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11-14-2007, 07:42 PM	#3
mugen302005 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:11	Thanks for the suggestion. I thought about it myself but the problem in that case would be customs and taxes. And also the inconvenience of a relative bringing something so valuable and fragile: I guess you have to pay for plane special fees or taxes in the us, too. They have discourage me from trying. I experienced something similar with dvd packs (a long time ago, before bluray), If ti was terrible then, I can just imagine what a nightmare it would be. SO that's why I'm asking for advice about those options I mention before for a new tv. As the old saying says, when in Rome Do as Romans.

11-15-2007, 06:41 AM	#5
mugen302005 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:11	Thanks for responding. Actually I read your signature and went over the calculator before. It was reasurring since my viewing distance would actually be around 8.5 ft. What I was focusing on in this search was about other qualities that help one pick one tv out of the list I provided. Some claim the dinamic contrast has something important to do, others that the way the image is processed the 3:2 3:3 pulldown procesing etc. I want a serious opinion about oneof the not-so-attractive tv sets I am about to choose.

11-15-2007, 06:46 AM	#6
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	the sony or samung. how about a RP tv, more bang for your buck

11-15-2007, 06:47 AM	#7
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Some 1080p sets look worse than 1080i sets. The resolution is not the most important determinant in picture quality. I have a friend who has the Sony kdl-40s2000 and it looks very similar to my 40xbr3. I would highly recommend the Sony. PM me if you get it and I can tell you the best settings for it as my friend got his calibrated. http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/new...spx?ID=2007228

11-16-2007, 06:42 AM	#8
mugen302005 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:11	Sure thing! thanks man! I was also siding towards the sony, so I'll contact you for the settings If I get it.

11-16-2007, 07:39 AM	#9
Maxell Expert Member Member since:Aug 2007	Samsung or Sony.

11-17-2007, 06:56 PM	#10
mugen302005 Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray collection:21 Blu-ray reviews:11	Sorry I didn't get it, Are you asking about which tv I decided to buy or you wanted to suggest the samsung model? Bye the way I noticed a new model available here. That is the sony 40sv3000 is it any good? It says 1080p(1920x1080) resolution.

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