New TV Question

Scrubbin_Bubbles · 11-05-2007, 12:50 PM

OK so my Dell W2600 is getting the dreaded power problem (TV won't turn on after I turn it off) The damn thing is only two years old this December and has given me nothing but headaches. The screen is getting darker and not as rich as it use to be and Dell doesn't seem to care (Offering me a refurbished W2600) So I have had my eye on this TV anyone have any experience with it?

Now does HDMI support sound also?

smirnoff · 11-05-2007, 01:11 PM

So far as I know, yes HDMI carries sound & video data.

From what I'm understand the quality on sets <42" that have 1080p don't really justify the extra cost. 720P should do you fine.

Bear · 11-05-2007, 01:34 PM

Yes, HDMI carries both.

I don't have an eagle eye or anything but 1080p picture on my PS3 and 360 looks superb. I'm running the LVM-37w3se (Westinghouse 37" LCD TV) . Good stuff...

smirnoff · 11-05-2007, 01:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear

Yes, HDMI carries both.

I don't have an eagle eye or anything but 1080p picture on my PS3 and 360 looks superb. I'm running the LVM-37w3se (Westinghouse 37" LCD TV) . Good stuff...

How does it compare to the same game @ 720P?

Bear · 11-05-2007, 02:25 PM

I honestly haven't taken the time to test out 720p on my display. I've switched to it for a short period of time on the 360 dashboard but never on gameplay. I've the Wii on 480p via component. My DirecTV box is hooked up through S-Video @ 480i (that's blurry). X360 @ 1080p via VGA. PS3 @ 1080p via HDMI

Chris · 11-05-2007, 02:31 PM

So I'm guessing 2 years old meaning out of warranty? And Dell is offering you a refurb for free?

Do it!

Mr. Ali · 11-05-2007, 03:02 PM

if it only has a 1 yr warranty then dell shouldn't give two shits about your monitor. if its a 2yr then they should.

Scrubbin_Bubbles · 11-05-2007, 06:00 PM

Anyone have any Accessory Coupons for Dell or Crutchfield?

mistawiskas · 11-05-2007, 08:36 PM

That sharp is a good set. i plan on getting the 42" 1080P version of that set in a month or so.

j0k3r · 11-05-2007, 09:05 PM

I am not a big fan of LCD sets. I have a DLP and I am never looking back,

namelessentity · 11-06-2007, 09:28 AM

Seems silly to me to pay 400 extra dollars for 1080p on a 32" set. Do you plan on watching it up really close, or from a moderate distance? I can notice a little bit of fuzziness if I'm sitting like a foot from my TV, but if I pull away it's crystal clear at 720p. If you're planing on a 42inch set or bigger I'd go with 1080p.

Also, make sure you do your best to calibrate your set. I have a friend who just bought a house and it came with SONY LCD's in all the rooms, but he has them set up so poorly that they just look like pure shit. You'd think he had everything plugged in through composite cables. His living room TV doesn't even have a progressive scan DVD player so everything is grainy. I always rag him on it, but he just says I care too much. I think he's just never seen how it should look.

Bear · 11-06-2007, 09:36 AM

Agreed. If you're going LCD, make sure you calibrate it good. LCDs can make anything look too bright and washed out on default settings, even presets.

mistawiskas · 11-06-2007, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by j0k3r

I am not a big fan of LCD sets. I have a DLP and I am never looking back,

DLP is looking back. Going the way of the dinosaur, I'm affraid.
I'm curious if sony will get that OLED off the ground and priced better.

Torx · 11-07-2007, 03:36 AM

i dotn know, consider the refurb swap. they mightve upgraded the hardware and revised it since..

i wouldnt recommend dlp to anyone, replacing bulbs is not my thing

j0k3r · 11-07-2007, 09:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mistawiskas

DLP is looking back. Going the way of the dinosaur, I'm affraid.
I'm curious if sony will get that OLED off the ground and priced better.

2 million micromirrors that can move 5000 times per second while reflecting focused beams of light through prisms is hardly dinosaur technology. It's constantly evolving and vastly different than it was when it was first introduced.

OLED price per inch vs. DLP price per inch....gimme DLP.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Torx

i dotn know, consider the refurb swap. they mightve upgraded the hardware and revised it since..

i wouldnt recommend dlp to anyone, replacing bulbs is not my thing

You do know that nearly every hi-def set known to man requires bulb changes right? Either that, or your panel just dies.

Chris · 11-07-2007, 10:01 AM

I read some reviews on the TV you currently have, Scrubbin. Looks like it has some really bad issues. Reds are washed out, really dark picture, power issues, etc.

This may seem shady, but get the refurb from Dell, and eBay the sucker in the box. That will help you pay for a new TV and you'll probably net a little more than just selling it as-is.

Lord Kain · 11-07-2007, 10:10 AM

Fuckin crappy ass Dell.. now I guess it's your last Dell screen

But if they offer a refurb, take it and then sell it!!!

About the Sharp, well, I just don't like Sharp products. But spec-wise, its seems to be a good TV to me!

Chris · 11-07-2007, 10:17 AM

i'm a really big fan of Samsung. Anything I've ever owned by Samsung, whether it be a phone, LCD monitor, computer accessories, have always been top notch.

I just know their TVs are a little pricey.

Scrubbin_Bubbles · 11-08-2007, 05:26 PM

Took the refurbished unit lets see what happens

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Mr. Ali · 11-08-2007, 06:41 PM

the bulb replacement thing on DLP's is going to be a thing of the past. the newer samsung sets use LED's for the lamp and those last forever (around 20,000hours).

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Bear Paw? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,558 (#22 ) My photos: 33 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Yes, HDMI carries both. I don't have an eagle eye or anything but 1080p picture on my PS3 and 360 looks superb. I'm running the LVM-37w3se (Westinghouse 37" LCD TV) . Good stuff...

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Bear Paw? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,558 (#22 ) My photos: 33 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	I honestly haven't taken the time to test out 720p on my display. I've switched to it for a short period of time on the 360 dashboard but never on gameplay. I've the Wii on 480p via component. My DirecTV box is hooked up through S-Video @ 480i (that's blurry). X360 @ 1080p via VGA. PS3 @ 1080p via HDMI

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Chris Raptor Jesus Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,687 (#17 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 1x in one post	So I'm guessing 2 years old meaning out of warranty? And Dell is offering you a refurb for free? Do it!

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mistawiskas outside the box! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Grants Pass, Oregon Posts: 14,992 (#2 ) My photos: 358 Thanked 9x in 9 posts	That sharp is a good set. i plan on getting the 42" 1080P version of that set in a month or so.
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namelessentity Resident Cynic Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Napa, CA Posts: 1,733 (#56 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Seems silly to me to pay 400 extra dollars for 1080p on a 32" set. Do you plan on watching it up really close, or from a moderate distance? I can notice a little bit of fuzziness if I'm sitting like a foot from my TV, but if I pull away it's crystal clear at 720p. If you're planing on a 42inch set or bigger I'd go with 1080p. Also, make sure you do your best to calibrate your set. I have a friend who just bought a house and it came with SONY LCD's in all the rooms, but he has them set up so poorly that they just look like pure shit. You'd think he had everything plugged in through composite cables. His living room TV doesn't even have a progressive scan DVD player so everything is grainy. I always rag him on it, but he just says I care too much. I think he's just never seen how it should look.

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Bear Paw? Join Date: May 2005 Location: Miami, FL Posts: 3,558 (#22 ) My photos: 33 Thanked 2x in 2 posts	Agreed. If you're going LCD, make sure you calibrate it good. LCDs can make anything look too bright and washed out on default settings, even presets.

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Torx Indigenous Nudist Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Memphis Posts: 8,684 (#3 ) My photos: 77 Thanked 17x in 12 posts	i dotn know, consider the refurb swap. they mightve upgraded the hardware and revised it since.. i wouldnt recommend dlp to anyone, replacing bulbs is not my thing

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Chris Raptor Jesus Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 3,687 (#17 ) My photos: 6 Thanked 1x in one post	I read some reviews on the TV you currently have, Scrubbin. Looks like it has some really bad issues. Reds are washed out, really dark picture, power issues, etc. This may seem shady, but get the refurb from Dell, and eBay the sucker in the box. That will help you pay for a new TV and you'll probably net a little more than just selling it as-is.

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Lord Kain Keeper of the Timeline Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 4,462 (#13 ) My photos: 13 Thanked 3x in 3 posts	Fuckin crappy ass Dell.. now I guess it's your last Dell screen But if they offer a refurb, take it and then sell it!!! About the Sharp, well, I just don't like Sharp products. But spec-wise, its seems to be a good TV to me!

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Scrubbin_Bubbles My E-Penis Is HUGE Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Stratford, Connecticut Posts: 6,601 (#5 ) My photos: 16 Thanked 9x in 8 posts	Took the refurbished unit lets see what happens I'm not alone Dell W2600 Power Issue - FixYa
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