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Groo The Perverted · 10-07-2008, 09:23 PM

Okay so in February I'm going to be looking into FINALLY getting my first HD tv.

I don't know really what I'm doing so I thought I'd ask the fine people in here what their thoughts are.

Here's a few things I was thinking of and you can tell me whether it's stupid or not or whatever.

1. I would like to have at least TWO HDMI ports. One for my computer and one for my PS3.

2. I don't know whether or not I should get a standalone TV set or a large HD Monitor that can double as my TV and my computer?

Currently I have a 22.1" widescreen HD Sceptre that has a HDMI port. I don't know the resolution or anything like that.

Was debating on whether to get a large HD TV and have the PS3 hooked up to that and leave my computer connected to my Sceptre, or just upgrade to a large HD Widescreen Monitor that would double. That would put to use both the HDMI ports if the TV/Monitor would come with those.

Thanks everyone!

Edit: Also I'm looking at a price range of about a grand. I'd like to go as much under a grand as I can, but yeah....

Also I have no stereo setup at all. The Setup with the receiver and all that isn't really that important to me to be honest. I'll get a home stereo and connect everything. I'm not an audiofreq so as I said....I don't need it to sound immaculate, I just want a really good display for my games/blu rays/tv.

zweet77 · 10-07-2008, 09:29 PM

How big of screen do you want?

brett_day · 10-07-2008, 09:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dreaming in Blu

Okay so in February I'm going to be looking into FINALLY getting my first HD tv.

I don't know really what I'm doing so I thought I'd ask the fine people in here what their thoughts are.

Here's a few things I was thinking of and you can tell me whether it's stupid or not or whatever.

1. I would like to have at least TWO HDMI ports. One for my computer and one for my PS3.

2. I don't know whether or not I should get a standalone TV set or a large HD Monitor that can double as my TV and my computer?

Currently I have a 22.1" widescreen HD Sceptre that has a HDMI port. I don't know the resolution or anything like that.

Was debating on whether to get a large HD TV and have the PS3 hooked up to that and leave my computer connected to my Sceptre, or just upgrade to a large HD Widescreen Monitor that would double. That would put to use both the HDMI ports if the TV/Monitor would come with those.

Thanks everyone!

Edit: Also I'm looking at a price range of about a grand. I'd like to go as much under a grand as I can, but yeah....

Also I have no stereo setup at all. The Setup with the receiver and all that isn't really that important to me to be honest. I'll get a home stereo and connect everything. I'm not an audiofreq so as I said....I don't need it to sound immaculate, I just want a really good display for my games/blu rays/tv.

all about personal preference dude! start looking at sets and then you will decide whether you want to go LCD or plasma.

Groo The Perverted · 10-07-2008, 09:47 PM

Well I'd like the best possible display. Definitely will be going 1080P

Looking at size: 40-50"

ScarredLungs · 10-07-2008, 09:50 PM

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=62763

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=13433

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=40042

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=58074

There are a few links that might assist you in your decision. You will find pro's and con's (or what people say are pro's and con's) to each kind of TV. Two tings to consider are what you are going to use it for: gaming or movies etc and how much you want to spend. As has already been said, a lot of this is about personal preference.

DBlackGT · 10-07-2008, 09:53 PM

This is the best deal you'll probably find on a 1080p Samsung LCD tv online, and it has free shipping.

It has 3 HDMI inputs and has a VGA connection for your computer so you can double it as a monitor.

4TA23 · 10-08-2008, 02:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBlackGT

This is the best deal you'll probably find on a 1080p Samsung LCD tv online, and it has free shipping.

It has 3 HDMI inputs and has a VGA connection for your computer so you can double it as a monitor.

I would agree, that is about the best price for the best quality, anything less will just not be that great...

10-07-2008, 09:23 PM	#1
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	New to HD....got some questions Okay so in February I'm going to be looking into FINALLY getting my first HD tv. I don't know really what I'm doing so I thought I'd ask the fine people in here what their thoughts are. Here's a few things I was thinking of and you can tell me whether it's stupid or not or whatever. 1. I would like to have at least TWO HDMI ports. One for my computer and one for my PS3. 2. I don't know whether or not I should get a standalone TV set or a large HD Monitor that can double as my TV and my computer? Currently I have a 22.1" widescreen HD Sceptre that has a HDMI port. I don't know the resolution or anything like that. Was debating on whether to get a large HD TV and have the PS3 hooked up to that and leave my computer connected to my Sceptre, or just upgrade to a large HD Widescreen Monitor that would double. That would put to use both the HDMI ports if the TV/Monitor would come with those. Thanks everyone! Edit: Also I'm looking at a price range of about a grand. I'd like to go as much under a grand as I can, but yeah.... Also I have no stereo setup at all. The Setup with the receiver and all that isn't really that important to me to be honest. I'll get a home stereo and connect everything. I'm not an audiofreq so as I said....I don't need it to sound immaculate, I just want a really good display for my games/blu rays/tv.

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10-07-2008, 09:29 PM	#2
zweet77 Senior Member Member since:Apr 2008 Location:San Francisco Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:129 Blu-ray reviews:7	How big of screen do you want?

10-07-2008, 09:47 PM	#4
Groo The Perverted Blu-ray Champion Member since:Aug 2008 Blu-ray collection:109 DVD collection:8 Trading Score:272	Well I'd like the best possible display. Definitely will be going 1080P Looking at size: 40-50"

10-07-2008, 09:50 PM	#5
ScarredLungs Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Utah 4K collection:65 Blu-ray collection:1433 Prime collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:4	https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=62763 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=13433 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=40042 https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread.php?t=58074 There are a few links that might assist you in your decision. You will find pro's and con's (or what people say are pro's and con's) to each kind of TV. Two tings to consider are what you are going to use it for: gaming or movies etc and how much you want to spend. As has already been said, a lot of this is about personal preference.

10-07-2008, 09:53 PM	#6
DBlackGT Expert Member Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Scottsdale, AZ Home Theater Gallery:34 Blu-ray collection:58	This is the best deal you'll probably find on a 1080p Samsung LCD tv online, and it has free shipping. It has 3 HDMI inputs and has a VGA connection for your computer so you can double it as a monitor.

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