Something you won't have to worry about unless you buy a plasma from 2 years ago or like to keep your settings on "torch mode" while you pause the feed for hours on end.
Costco also doubles your warranty at no charge... a great deal. You can check on their website for deals they may not have in the store. I've seen PC's from HP cheaper at Costco than the exact same PC on HP's website (that had been discounted and had a coupon. Costco was still cheaper. ticked me off because I could have saved 2 or 3 hundred bucks on my son's laptop if I'd checked first)
basically if you have an image and it sticks on the screen forever. for plasmas it was a problem in earlier models. they've pretty much stopped that problem. however its NOT a good idea to play video games until 100 hours has passed of regular tv/movie watching on your plasma. you have to 'break it in' as a recommendation. also, when you buy ANY HDTVs, make sure you set the settings correctly. That usually means, you're not maxing out the brightness and contrast. when you look at Rick Adelman, he shouldn't have a sun tan etc.
Pun, I recommend this TV. its the newest DLP technology, an LED engine which means very long tv lifespan without replacing bulbs (old dlps require replacement every 4 years or so) free shipping! http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=87220
I would suggest narrowing down your search to a model or two and then looking for the best price you can find from a reputable dealer. I bought my TV at a time when amazon had a far better price on it than local stores and the shipping was pretty reasonable.
Its essentially a thing of the past that was common problem with primarily early models of plasmas. It really only mattered if you had the same image on some part of the screen without it moving for hours.
Does the screen have to be on? Sometimes I leave my Tivo frozen on a screen overnight, but the screen is turned off. Would this cause burn in?
If you're into that sort of thing, you could go for floor models at Tweeter or Best Buy. The lifespan of your set will drop dramatically but they're really damn cheap. I recently bought a Pioneer Elite from Tweeter for $1000 less than the original price. I would try places like Tweeter or the Home Theater store and see if they have any special deals. Don't go to Best Buy or Circuit City or anything like that.
By the way, the picture quality and black levels are much better on Plasmas. But for gaming I guess you should go with an LCD. Sony Bravia is pretty deece.
Thanks for all the tips guys. As my quest for a new TV gets closer and closer I will probably be bumping this thread every so often to ask new questions. Thanks again!
Here's a question. When getting a TV how much size am I actually giving up by going smaller? I have seen a lot of 50 inch TVs and better for around a grand. I also saw a 61 inch TV that I really like that cost about $700-800 more than the 50 inch. I really don't want to go smaller than 50 inches. Would I really be losing that much by going smaller though? I mean my friend's 37 inch does not look that much bigger than my 27 inch. Also, what am I looking for in terms of contrast ratios, display resolutions, digital cable readiness, and all that other stuff?
I bought mine online, saved hundreds on taxes. (no taxes online). I got mine on Newegg.com, and my sister got one from tigerdirect.com
I bought this one on Friday, can't wait till it arrives, paid 1800.00 http://www.vanns.com/shop/servlet/item/features/463999701
if u upgrade from a 27 crt, go at least 42 for the hdtv. the real question is flat panel or not? if u plan to wall mount at somepoint go flat. have u looked at any tvs yet? if u r in houston, I suggest u check out modia home theater store. they have nice setups so u can have an idea for what best fits
tinman knows his stuff about HDTV, I'm guessing because you have been a wealth of information on the subject to me. I'm not really wanting a flat panel at the moment so a DLP set (or others if available) would be fine for me. I might get a flat panel next year once my car is paid off. At least 42 huh? Well I would prefer nothing less than 50. I haven't really looked at any TVs yet and I am not in Houston, I live in Arkansas about 10 hours away. Any info on this question I had in my previous post: Also, what am I looking for in terms of contrast ratios, display resolutions, digital cable readiness, and all that other stuff?
u should go 1080p on resolution. however 720p tvs are the best bargains. resolution doesn't make great picture. its a combo of things. if u are not getting flat panel, then u really should worry about contrast ratio. they usually r good for dlp. I'm guessing u are about getting a big tv. check out onecall.com they have some good deals with free shipping.
