whats the best tv to buy

[movies3]

just wondering im looking into buy a tv for the bluray player for the best pics. just wondering should i get a 1080p or a 1080i? im not buying the samsung player im waiting for the others to come out. thanks

[vick vega]

1080p with a good refresh rate, lcd or dlp not plasma you can get burn in and can't replace bulb. I have the old sxrd that has only 1 hdmi and 1080i w/speakers on the side. The new model looks sweet since they got rid of the side speakers, has 2 hdmi inputs, and is 1080p not i.

[JimPullan]

You'll be hard pressed to find anything better than the SONY SXRD HDTV's and SXRD 1080p Front Projectors. When actually looking at TV's, make sure you see the SXRD Logo on the bottom right of the TV, just below the screen. This will ensure you looking at the 1080P unit, with Two 1080p HDMI Inputs on the rear (One for Cable or satellite - One for your Blu-Ray) There will be many other set manufacturers showing a 1080p version next month at a show for the A/V Industry called CEDIA in Denver, CO September 14th. through the 17th. You might want to wait and see what's coming to stores by the Thanksgiving/Christman Holiday !!! Once you narrow the field down, make sure you ask for a Demo using a Blu-Ray DVD Player with your 1080p HDTV of choice. That will be the absolute deciding factor. Then make the purchase and enjoy the best in home video entertainment.

Jim
'Hooked on Quality'

[JTK]

^^ Agreed 100 percent.

Also look out for names like "Ruby" and "Pearl" but these things ain't cheap!

[theknub]

but the experience? OMG

i demoed the sony ruby projector when i was looking for new HT equipment (thankfully didn't purchase since im broke now... be in a serious hole otherwise). the picture was stunning to say the least. was using rotel and anthem equipment, all overrated monster cabling, and the projector (lets not get into the speakers). we'll just say i was amazed. i think the projector "only" did 1080i, but i could very well be wrong.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by theknub

but the experience? OMG

i demoed the sony ruby projector when i was looking for new HT equipment (thankfully didn't purchase since im broke now... be in a serious hole otherwise). the picture was stunning to say the least. was using rotel and anthem equipment, all overrated monster cabling, and the projector (lets not get into the speakers). we'll just say i was amazed. i think the projector "only" did 1080i, but i could very well be wrong.

Even a lot of the BD and Sony bashers on AVS have to give Sony the righteous props for some of their display hardware and technology, especially gems like these.

[ProvenFlipper]

Originally Posted by vick vega

I have the old sxrd that has only 1 hdmi and 1080i w/speakers on the side. The new model looks sweet since they got rid of the side speakers, has 2 hdmi inputs, and is 1080p not i.

Which SXRD do you have with only one HDMI? All of the SXRDs I've ever seen had two HDMI inputs.

[JTK]

Originally Posted by vick vega

http://www.pricegrabber.com/search_g...+60wf655/skd=1

For some reason I thought it was an sxrd

It isn't, but that's pretty compelling, especially at that lowest end price.

[vick vega]

no here it is it is an sxrd http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1125465419565
with only 1 hdmi

[ProvenFlipper]

Originally Posted by vick vega

no here it is it is an sxrd http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1125465419565
with only 1 hdmi

That TV has 2 HDMI inputs, unless they have changed it since February. My Dad has that TV and I hooked it up for him using one HDMI for his cable box and another for his DVD player. The display at work also has two inputs on it. If I remember correctly they are labeled Video 5 and Video 6.

Bestbuy.com isn't the most reliable source in the world.