My first HDTV... Some questions?

[Syribo]

I'm finally getting rid of my 10 year old 20" CRT TV... and buying this!
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889102228
The Samsung ToC 32" 1080p HDTV

Now... I was wondering.. is there any other things I need to pick up along with the TV? I will have it hooked up to my digital cable box, and hopefully I'll be picking up a Wii next week for my birthday too I don't have a DVD player, Blu-Ray Player, or anything like that.. Just my PS2, GameCube and soon to be Wii.

Do I need any HDMI cables or anything..? Do you not just plug in the cable line to the TV from the cable box, like on a regular CRT television?

Anyone have this model? Do you think highly of it?

 

[Ihaveworms]

I have that model, but I wouldn't get it from newegg. I use it as a computer monitor and it is very nice. If you are going to be using it as a monitor, you will need to get a DVI to HDMI cable which you can get from monoprice for cheap. Please note that in one of the customer reviews he says that this model has 120hz refresh rate. It does not. It has 60hz which is fine for gaming imo.

 

[daveswantek]

I have the 52 inch version and yes I love it.

The 32 inch version does not have the same specs, but I have seen it at CircuitCity and it looked better than the Sony XBR6 and Toshiba 530U. I have a PS3 hooked up to mine and it is great for Bluerays and console gaming.

Here is another thread: http://hardforum.com/showthread.php?t=1309983
from guy that posted above with the same TV. He seems to be pleased with his as well. Pay close attention to his settings, they will help you get the best black level, and contrast ratio.

There are some on this forum that constently spew complaints about input lag, but they do not have this TV so they are just blowing smoke. There are a lot more people like myself over at the AVS forums: http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1007540&page=469 that are happly gaming with their PS3s.

Good choice; enjoy it.

Dave

 

[Syribo]

I have that model, but I wouldn't get it from newegg. I use it as a computer monitor and it is very nice. If you are going to be using it as a monitor, you will need to get a DVI to HDMI cable which you can get from monoprice for cheap. Please note that in one of the customer reviews he says that this model has 120hz refresh rate. It does not. It has 60hz which is fine for gaming imo.

NewEgg seems to have it the cheapest, and free 3 day shipping.. How come you wouldn't get it from there? The pixel policy? I got my Samsung 245T from there and it came with no dead pixels and no problems I've looked around at other places, but they seem to be a bit more expensive.


Thanks for the info too. I realized that someone wrote it had the 120hz refresh rate, and I knew that wasn't right Not for $999.99! Heh.

Also, I'll just be using it as a TV, not a monitor.. I'm still happy with my 245T