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12/16/07 at 6:11pm
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Hey everyone. I know that budget is the first question I'll be asked, but the truth is, I haven't set one yet.

I am just starting my research for an HDTV. The issue stems from the fact that I have a PS3 but not an HDTV to go with it. I'm not saying I'll buy it, but I want to know what the cheapest (as far as actual cost goes) HDTV is that will output a 1080p signal. Any sort of tube, projection, flatscreen, whatever doesn't really matter to me at this point, as I can be picky later. Thanks for the help!
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12/16/07 at 11:10pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

Obviously it depends on what screen size(minimum) you're looking for.
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12/17/07 at 4:03am
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

Jim's correct. We need to know screen size. As an estimate -- if you want 37"+ and 1080p (per the title) I would guess the 42" Polaroid LCD from Walmart would be about as cheap as you could get ($948). The big discount clubs may offer some less expensive options.
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12/17/07 at 8:00am
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

Right now the DLP sets are the most bang for the buck if you don't have to have a flat screen. I am looking at upgrading our living room to a 50" Samsung for around $1500.

I have a 42" 720P plazma I bought 6 months ago that cost about the same so I will move it into the living room.

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12/17/07 at 9:18am
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

sorry, forgot that little tidbit. I have a 32" standard definition right now. In the interest of keeping it cheap, I would be happy with that same size, or maybe a little higher. But a 32" would be fine as far as I'm concerned.
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12/17/07 at 10:03am
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

Actually, you'd be more happy with a 37" or larger because a 4x3 SD TV 32"'s display height is going to be closer to the display height of a 37" 16x9 HDTV set.

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12/17/07 at 11:17am
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

I thought of that. Do you think it will make that much of a difference?
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12/17/07 at 12:37pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

How far back will you be sitting from this TV?
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12/17/07 at 1:16pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

In my current place, not far (around 5-6' tops). Though I'll probably be looking to actually purchace it in 2nd quarter next year, after I have moved somewhere else (TBD), so just assume around 5-6' for now.
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12/17/07 at 8:23pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

You can have a look at the Sharp Aquos LC32D62U 32 inch 1080p LCD HDTV, with full HD 1080p resolution, 10,000:1 contrast ratio,6ms response time, the price has dropped a lot only $885 .
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12/17/07 at 8:52pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

If you just got limmited budget you can get a 720P tv, they are cheaper.
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12/19/07 at 7:00am
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... that will output a 1080p signal ...

A 1080p TV needs to "input" (accept) 1080p via HDMI/HDCP. Otherwise, should you discover some deficiencies in the way it displays (outputs) 1080i shows you will never be able to add accessories that improve the picture. Also a 1080p TV without 1080p input might not make the best of Blue Ray or HDDVD DVD players since you have to hook up using 1080i.

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12/24/07 at 5:37pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

Polaroid,westinghouse,etc...they are the cheap ones.

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12/25/07 at 6:46am
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

If you do the math a 32" 4:3 set is the same height as a 40" 16:9
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12/25/07 at 12:22pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

At a given price point you may be better off with a "720p" set than a 1080p model. An example would be the 42" 1080p Vizio LCD flat panel, commonly available for $1200 vs a similarly priced 720p set from a better mfg. like Sony, Sharp, Samsung.

The major brand 720 set will have superior contrast ratio and faster pixel response time and actually deliver a better picture.

1080p alone definitely does not make for better picture quality.

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12/25/07 at 2:01pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

i got a 42" Sylvania on Black Friday from Sears for about $800. I bought it as a class example of what not to buy, and was pleasantly surprized. The viewing angle is actually close to what they claim as 170 ish degrees.
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12/26/07 at 11:37am
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

Hmmm....Is dropping to 720p really worth it? I want the 1080p since my main input source will be my playstation/blu-ray player.

Thanks for the ideas guys, keep em commin.
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12/26/07 at 12:30pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

I work at Sears and am quite impressed with the larger Sylvanias vs Vizio and Olevia. They still don't have the really deep blacks of the premium models but are noticeably sharper than Vizio and Olevias. I'd avoid Olevia sets just based on their impenetrable menu system.

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12/26/07 at 6:15pm
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Re: Cheap 1080p HDTV

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Hmmm....Is dropping to 720p really worth it? I want the 1080p since my main input source will be my playstation/blu-ray player.

Thanks for the ideas guys, keep em commin.
I'm sure you realise it but for the benefit of others, I'll mention that to see the benefit of 720p, 1080i, or 1080p, you will need to be seated at about 5 or 6 feet from a 40" 16:9 display; further away and you will miss out on the extra detail. You'll see the big difference between analog and digital, but the SD digital vs HD digital difference may be lost.
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