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Let's talk BIG screens

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Master Honshu

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Okay, so I've just landed that elusive job that is giving me a huge jump in income and security. In a couple of months I will be able to give my entire lifestyle a big kick in the pants. Being a geek, naturally I am contemplating a home theater solution with a new PC, etc.

So the PC will be the center piece of my home theater. The holy trinity of Games/Movies/Music. I have the PC part pretty much decided on. My most difficult decision right now is the television (or possibly projector). I want to go no less than 50". I just want something that will be great for games and movies. Right now I'm focusing on Samsung's upcoming big screen 1080p TV's. But I'm not sure if 1080p will really be necessary for a while.

I'm just wondering what should I be thinking about/considering as I decide on what to buy? I'm sure I'm missing something. Thanks for any input.
 
yes 1080p is a must!! If you going to use it for computer/games. I have a 23 inch monitor with 1920x1200 and love the clarity. My computer has no problem running half life 2 at that res! :D
 
wait for 1080p to become a standard format, and then buy spend money to buy your tech? iunno sounds pretty logical to me.
 
I think you should wait a couple of months for the 1080p sets. 1) they will have other advancements besides 1080p, like better contrast ratio. 2) it'll make it easier to interface with your PC. 3) even w/o a 1080p source, 1080i material _should_ look better on a 1080p set than on a 720p or 1080i set. A 1080p can resolve the full 1920x1080. Most 1080i sets only resolve about 1400x1080 or even less (the top of the line 9" gunned Mits can resolve ~1600x1080). You get benefits _now_ and take full advantage later, when PS3/Xbox2 and HD DVD/Blu ray come out.

Of course if you're made of money and can afford to buy the latest and greatest every 6 months, then what the heck -- buy something now and upgrade at Xmas.
 
Like I said, it will be a couple of months anyway. I'm moving to a bigger city, paying off debt, there's a lot to take care of before I can do what I want. I'm just getting the gears moving now. Sounds like the new Samsungs are the way to go though. Like perhaps THIS.
 
Sammy DLPs have a bad reputation for proper sound syncing when the audio is connected to a home theater receiver. It's not so much a DLP problem as it is a Sammy problem. I suggest you do further research on that to see how much of a problem still remains. I personally don't like the look of DLPs....too much dithering, silk screen effect....it screams digital to me (in a bad way). But alot of people like 'em if they can't see rainbows or get headaches. To each his own. Gotta love the size, hehe.
 
Sounded like well funded plan. Why settle for limited screen size? Have you thought of getting a projector and a quality glass screen? Look for 3 chip DLP unit for the projector. Beats ur local movie theatre. 1 chip does not really brings out the full potential of the DLP and comparable to puny regular LCD projection. If money is not really stopping you then make it a high output rear projection and put it in a equipment/projection room behind your living room(or whatever the room you are going to view the screen). Front projection is not bad but I hate the noise and don't like the idea of exposing the projector out in the open.
That's how I would do if I have money.
 
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