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rubberghost · 05-20-2008, 12:23 PM

i have a 55" plasma. what is the recommended distance, away from the t.v. for safe viewing. (i don't mean in case the t.v. falls on top of me. i mean, for my eyes)

Xerious · 05-20-2008, 12:24 PM

don't sit too close to your screen, you'll go blind. momma was always right ya know!

Marcusarilius · 05-20-2008, 12:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Xerious

don't sit too close to your screen, you'll go blind. momma was always right ya know!

That was from something else.

I would guestimate that a minimum of 5 feet should suffice.

Marine Mike · 05-20-2008, 12:27 PM

I always think a good rule of thumb no matter what the size of the screen is 5feet.

Marine Mike · 05-20-2008, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

That was from something else.

I would guestimate that a minimum of 5 feet should suffice.

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Marcusarilius · 05-20-2008, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Marine Mike

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Blu n Gold · 05-20-2008, 12:30 PM

You need to be careful though, because if the plasma ever leaks its gas you have to leave your house because it is poisonous.

Marine Mike · 05-20-2008, 12:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu n Gold

You need to be careful though, because if the plasma ever leaks its gas you have to leave your house because it is poisonous.

My wife says that same thing about me...

rubberghost · 05-20-2008, 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu n Gold

You need to be careful though, because if the plasma ever leaks its gas you have to leave your house because it is poisonous.

i have the same rule for watching t.v. with my neighbor. j/j

does the gas have a particular smell? (the t.v. not my neighbor)

Marcusarilius · 05-20-2008, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by rubberghost

i have the same rule for watching t.v. with my neighbor. j/j

does the gas have a particular smell? (the t.v. not my neighbor)

Depends on whats on TV at the time. Just stay away from the dirtiest jobs show and all should be good.

Blu n Gold · 05-20-2008, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by rubberghost

i have the same rule for watching t.v. with my neighbor. j/j

does the gas have a particular smell? (the t.v. not my neighbor)

No,

I was joking. I have been told that (poisonous gasses) when I talk about my plasma.

Blu n Gold · 05-20-2008, 12:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Depends on whats on TV at the time. Just stay away from the dirtiest jobs show and all should be good.

And some grown-up movies can have nasty smells. Just watch HGTV and it should smell lovely.

nycomet · 05-20-2008, 01:11 PM

My 52-inch screen is a bit too big for my living room. I experimented and put the couch on the patio, but then the surround sound didn't work. I brought the couch back in, then put the 52-inch LCD on the patio. That didn't work either (sun glare). So I rearranged the furniture and now everything is fine.

rubberghost · 05-20-2008, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

Depends on whats on TV at the time. Just stay away from the dirtiest jobs show and all should be good.

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Xerious · 05-20-2008, 01:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Marcusarilius

That was from something else.

I would guestimate that a minimum of 5 feet should suffice.

i was told i would go bald on my head and grow hair on my palms.

meckel · 05-20-2008, 01:48 PM

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Originally Posted by rubberghost

i have a 55" plasma. what is the recommended distance, away from the t.v. for safe viewing. (i don't mean in case the t.v. falls on top of me. i mean, for my eyes)

The rule I have seen on CNET is 1.5'' x the screen size to 2.8" x screen size for a 16x9 TV

so, you want to be about 6.8' from the TV but no farther then 12.8'

hope this helps

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7608_7-...nav#widescreen

rubberghost · 05-20-2008, 01:54 PM

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Originally Posted by meckel

The rule I have seen on CNET is 1.5'' x the screen size to 2.8" x screen size for a 16x9 TV

so, you want to be about 6.8' from the TV but no farther then 12.8'

hope this helps

http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-7608_7-...nav#widescreen

that's perfect. thanks.

dobyblue · 05-20-2008, 02:55 PM

For 1080p and 720p and 480p it all depends on your viewing distance.

For a 55" TV you would appreciate the full benefits of 1080p anywhere from 10ft and closer.

This is a pretty good approximation of screeen size, resolution and viewing distance and at which point each one matters.

However based on your own visual acuity, this may vary.

Marine Mike · 05-20-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

For 1080p and 720p and 480p it all depends on your viewing distance.

For a 55" TV you would appreciate the full benefits of 1080p anywhere from 10ft and closer.

This is a pretty good approximation of screeen size, resolution and viewing distance and at which point each one matters.

However based on your own visual acuity, this may vary.

I believe that the OP was referring to saftey, not beneficial distance...

rubberghost · 05-20-2008, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

For 1080p and 720p and 480p it all depends on your viewing distance.

For a 55" TV you would appreciate the full benefits of 1080p anywhere from 10ft and closer.

This is a pretty good approximation of screeen size, resolution and viewing distance and at which point each one matters.

However based on your own visual acuity, this may vary.

1440p. is that a theoretical resolution?

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05-20-2008, 12:24 PM	#2
Xerious Special Member Member since:Mar 2007 Location:Washington, DC Blu-ray collection:238 Blu-ray reviews:4	don't sit too close to your screen, you'll go blind. momma was always right ya know!

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Marine Mike The Busey Member since:Apr 2008 Location:Ohio Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray collection:120 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:4	I always think a good rule of thumb no matter what the size of the screen is 5feet.

05-20-2008, 12:30 PM	#7
Blu n Gold Senior Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Short Stop	You need to be careful though, because if the plasma ever leaks its gas you have to leave your house because it is poisonous.

05-20-2008, 01:11 PM	#13
nycomet Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Long Island, NY, USA ; I enjoy watching 3D blu-rays; 41 Blufans steels so far Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:1344 DVD collection:55 Digital collection:246 Blu-ray reviews:40 Trading Score:343	My 52-inch screen is a bit too big for my living room. I experimented and put the couch on the patio, but then the surround sound didn't work. I brought the couch back in, then put the 52-inch LCD on the patio. That didn't work either (sun glare). So I rearranged the furniture and now everything is fine.

05-20-2008, 02:55 PM	#18
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	For 1080p and 720p and 480p it all depends on your viewing distance. For a 55" TV you would appreciate the full benefits of 1080p anywhere from 10ft and closer. This is a pretty good approximation of screeen size, resolution and viewing distance and at which point each one matters. However based on your own visual acuity, this may vary.

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