Recomendations for a small HDTV - Blu-ray Forum

LORDs_angellos · 09-07-2008, 05:11 PM

Hey guys, I need some recommendations for a new TV.

The space in our hutch is 27.5" wide and about the same in height.

I am obviously looking for a widescreen HDTV. For that size, I think LCD is better, am I right? At that size, is 720p the only option, or is 1080p available?

We're willing to spend in the range of $500-$1,000.

crackinhedz · 09-07-2008, 07:32 PM

how far away will you be sitting?

is 27" the largest you can go? (perhaps not use the hutch and go bigger?)

for the budget you have, I dont think you would need to spend that much on a 27" tv. And at the distance you sit, you may not notice a difference from 720p to 1080p...so you could save money with a 720p tv.

BR7 · 09-07-2008, 08:17 PM

This TV may be a good option for you LINK

You could always stick it on the wall

PS3-Playb3yond · 09-07-2008, 08:26 PM

26" 720p Samsung LN26A450

I just bought it and it's an awesome TV. And I don't know why but it displays 1080p when I use my PS3.

LORDs_angellos · 09-07-2008, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by crackinhedz

how far away will you be sitting?

is 27" the largest you can go? (perhaps not use the hutch and go bigger?)

for the budget you have, I don't think you would need to spend that much on a 27" TV. And at the distance you sit, you may not notice a difference from 720p to 1080p...so you could save money with a 720p tv.

Our couch is about 7 feet away from our hutch. Is that too far to notice the difference between 720p and 1080p? Do they even make TVs that small with 1080p? LOL

It'd be a lot easier if the TV could stay in the hutch. Our current TV is a truly pathetic Toshiba 19" CRT with a built-in DVD drive (blah!). A 27" HD LCD (or Plasma) TV would be a BIG improvement.

theprophecy247 · 09-07-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

26" 720p Samsung LN26A450

I just bought it and it's an awesome TV. And I don't know why but it displays 1080p when I use my PS3.

the samsung is a great tv, and good option. I would def reccommend it especially cuz its a samsung

crackinhedz · 09-07-2008, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

I don't know why but it displays 1080p when I use my PS3.

with a fixed pixel resolution of 1366 x 768, your TV is merely accepting the 1080p signal and scaling it to ~720p.

LORDs_angellos · 09-07-2008, 08:34 PM

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Originally Posted by PS3-Playb3yond

26" 720p Samsung LN26A450

I just bought it and it's an awesome TV. And I don't know why but it displays 1080p when I use my PS3.

Is that better than this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...0819532&sr=1-3

SkillzthatKillz · 09-07-2008, 08:54 PM

if you can spend anywhere from $1000-$1500 i would personally buy a bigger tv and put it on a stand in front of the hutch because 27 is not a great size. you could get a 42 inch and a nice looking stand for that money and it'd be much better...but thats just me

tron3 · 09-10-2008, 09:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

Hey guys, I need some recommendations for a new TV.

The space in our hutch is 27.5" wide and about the same in height.
....

What you really need is a new hutch. If your budget is really that limited then you will have to settle for a 26" 720p TV in your price range. Not bad as long as you sit no more than 8 to 10 feet away. I'm about that far from my 26" Vizio as my bedroom TV.

Driver_King · 09-10-2008, 09:56 PM

This looks really nice.

slaizer2000 · 09-10-2008, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

Our couch is about 7 feet away from our hutch. Is that too far to notice the difference between 720p and 1080p? Do they even make TVs that small with 1080p? LOL

It'd be a lot easier if the TV could stay in the hutch. Our current TV is a truly pathetic Toshiba 19" CRT with a built-in DVD drive (blah!). A 27" HD LCD (or Plasma) TV would be a BIG improvement.

I have seen people who bought lcd or plasmas larger than their hutches, and then mount the LCD/plasma to the front of the hutch. Depemding n your hutch this may cover up some shelf area tot he right and left or may look funny. All depends on the hutch and tv. If the hutch has doors on it to the left and right for compartments then this probably wouldn't work.

LORDs_angellos · 09-10-2008, 11:10 PM

Here's a pic of my hutch.

So a 26" 720p TV, huh? Sounds good. Which models are best?

Driver_King · 09-11-2008, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

This looks really nice.

Did I mention it's 1080p and it is only $350?

Chocolatejas · 09-11-2008, 08:22 PM

Yeah save the money and get the monitor with that set up. Also what is that thing the tv is sitting on?

crackinhedz · 09-11-2008, 10:11 PM

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Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

We're willing to spend in the range of $500-$1,000.

Dynex® - 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV or Panasonic TH-42PZ80U

....or....

Studio RTA - Fierro TV Stand

~ $1,000

(the Panasonic is slighty more but on sale for an excellent price.)

PS3-Playb3yond · 09-12-2008, 12:11 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

with a fixed pixel resolution of 1366 x 768, your TV is merely accepting the 1080p signal and scaling it to ~720p.

Yeah, I thought so too. Oh well.....

Quote:

Originally Posted by LORDs_angellos

Is that better than this one?

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...0819532&sr=1-3

I was going to buy that one but I liked the Samsung's black piano glossy look.

09-07-2008, 05:11 PM	#1
LORDs_angellos Senior Member Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Greater Cincinnati Area Home Theater Gallery:13 4K collection:231 Blu-ray collection:411 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:5	Recomendations for a small HDTV Hey guys, I need some recommendations for a new TV. The space in our hutch is 27.5" wide and about the same in height. I am obviously looking for a widescreen HDTV. For that size, I think LCD is better, am I right? At that size, is 720p the only option, or is 1080p available? We're willing to spend in the range of $500-$1,000. Last edited by LORDs_angellos; 09-10-2008 at 09:59 PM.

09-07-2008, 08:17 PM	#3
BR7 Active Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Sioux City,IA Blu-ray collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:25 Trading Score:35	This TV may be a good option for you LINK You could always stick it on the wall Last edited by BR7; 09-07-2008 at 08:27 PM.

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09-07-2008, 07:32 PM	#2
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	how far away will you be sitting? is 27" the largest you can go? (perhaps not use the hutch and go bigger?) for the budget you have, I dont think you would need to spend that much on a 27" tv. And at the distance you sit, you may not notice a difference from 720p to 1080p...so you could save money with a 720p tv.

09-07-2008, 08:26 PM	#4
PS3-Playb3yond Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:19 Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:13	26" 720p Samsung LN26A450 I just bought it and it's an awesome TV. And I don't know why but it displays 1080p when I use my PS3.

09-07-2008, 08:54 PM	#9
SkillzthatKillz Special Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Cincinnati, OH Blu-ray collection:214 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	if you can spend anywhere from $1000-$1500 i would personally buy a bigger tv and put it on a stand in front of the hutch because 27 is not a great size. you could get a 42 inch and a nice looking stand for that money and it'd be much better...but thats just me

09-10-2008, 09:56 PM	#11
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	This looks really nice.

09-11-2008, 08:22 PM	#15
Chocolatejas Blu-ray Guru Member since:Jan 2008 Location:NH Blu-ray collection:118 Trading Score:15	Yeah save the money and get the monitor with that set up. Also what is that thing the tv is sitting on?

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