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Old 11-29-2009, 12:32 PM   #21
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WHAT???? STOP THE PRESSES!!!!! Robbie admits he's old!!! What a day!!!! Actually, I would look at the new slimline LED's from Samsung (or whoever). I will be looking for a smaller TV to fit the bedroom space since I burned up the analog monstrosity that is in there now.
 
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Old 11-29-2009, 12:51 PM   #22
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If I understand it correctly plasma is electrically charge gas between layer of glass. I have a rear projection tv now and it has 3 CRT's that project onto a (could be wrong) phosphor coated screen. I'm not trying to tell anybody what's the best or what to buy. Just do whatever it is before you spend your hard earned money on something. For me i researched, I watch them both side by side. plasma is giving me more tv. JMHO
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Old 11-29-2009, 12:59 PM   #23
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Phil,

Let me know what you end up with for the bedroom TV. We are talking about replacing ours as well.

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Old 11-29-2009, 01:02 PM   #24
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quote:Actually, I would look at the new slimline LED's from Samsung (or whoever). I will be looking for a smaller TV to fit the bedroom space since I burned up the analog monstrosity that is in there now
Phil,

Let me know what you end up with for the bedroom TV. We are talking about replacing ours as well.

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Will do, Phil Phil
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Old 11-29-2009, 01:20 PM   #25
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Back in the olden days when I was working (Phil), we used plasma screens in the federal courtrooms. I am not sure if they have fixed the problem of "burn-in", but I can attest to a not-so-smart lawyer who didn't follow instructions, and cost the taxpayers lots of money for not moving the screen.

We pause our TV viewing all the time while using the DVR. I would suggest caution with the plasma screens if you view TV using this technique.
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Old 11-29-2009, 01:21 PM   #26
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Phil keep us all posted. I want to replace both of mine in my 3650. I have been to wally but I have got to measure my openings to see what will fit. Mine are still analog and cant use them without cable so I am going to replace both.
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Old 11-29-2009, 01:36 PM   #27
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Reviews say burn-in is" almost" a non issue with the new technology. burn-in can happen more with video games. Just reporting on what I've been reading.
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Old 11-29-2009, 01:51 PM   #28
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Swanny, that is good to know, it only takes once to ruin the TV in the olden days.

Bobby, our 26" Samsung sitting on top of the DVR, fits the opening perfectly.
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:09 PM   #29
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Here a pretty good myth buster of HDTV's
http://www.pcworld.com/article/12262...hdtv_myths.htm
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:11 PM   #30
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well that didn't work
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:18 PM   #31
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Here a pretty good myth buster of HDTV's
http://www.pcworld.com/article/12262...hdtv_myths.htm
You are missing an "l" at the end. it should be

http://www.pcworld.com/article/12262...dtv_myths.html
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:23 PM   #32
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http://www.pcworld.com/
ok when you get to the site search" HDTV myths"
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:25 PM   #33
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Thanks, When I did the hyperlink that l was outside the bracket. Sooooooooo i deleted it. DOH
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:28 PM   #34
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Carl n Susan, that is an awesome reflection photo! I got some this fall that came out pretty nice. Check the link out in my signature. should be in the first group of photos. where is that photo take?
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:38 PM   #35
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Swanny,

I found this very interesting....thought the LED technology would be superior in energy use....as boondockers, we watch energy use, carefully.

From your link:
However, the coming generation of LCDs that use LED backlighting, while expected to deliver significantly better color, will consume roughly twice as much power as traditional LCDs of the same size.

Thanks for the information.
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Old 11-29-2009, 02:51 PM   #36
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That bugs me too, and I'm putting it in our stick house. I try to have energy saving everything. Although that's pretty tough pulling a 38 footer down the road. Maybe that's why I drive a 4 cly. Honda everywhere else. I also read some plasmas get very hot, the reviewer said one could watch tv and heat the room at the same time.
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Old 11-29-2009, 03:12 PM   #37
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I haven't researched some of the power claims, but after reading the article, I noticed that it was written four years ago, and I expect some things have improved by now.

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Old 11-29-2009, 03:27 PM   #38
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Carl n Susan, that is an awesome reflection photo! I got some this fall that came out pretty nice. Check the link out in my signature. should be in the first group of photos. where is that photo take?
You have some beauties in your collection!

My picture was taken on Hwy-542 (the Mt. Baker highway) in northern WA. Near the end of the road is a popular photo opp location. Lots of camera geeks sit there for hours waiting for just the right light, clouds, reflection, etc. The mountain is Mt. Shuksan and I believe the lake is named Mirror Pond. We were visiting RLWHIT, who lives nearby, and they took us to the location. As I recall it is just before the end of the road at Mt. Baker. I tried to find it on Google Earth but all the images were taken in the winter - lots of snow covering the landscape.
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Old 11-29-2009, 03:32 PM   #39
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I just did some checking on Samsung LED LCD tv's, and they claim up to 40% less power consumption. Taking that with a grain of salt, it probably means less than a standard LCD. It could be measured when you're looking at a standard definition picture and the black areas are dimmed, which a standard LCD can't do. In any case, I'd guess the LED versions don't consume any more than the current versions. More research will tell the apples from the oranges.

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Old 11-29-2009, 03:41 PM   #40
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I just checked 3 Sharp 32" LCD's: two standard, one LED. The standard units are rated at 125 W, while the LED unit is rated at 55 W. Significant power savings there.

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