04-24-2008, 06:41 PM
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Jeff
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Join Date: Mar 2008
Local Time: 05:26 PM
Local Date: 09-07-2008
Posts: 44
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Re: Help picking a display device
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Originally Posted by Kreisler
Here is a practicle item to consider and many people ( myself included) overlook it.
You need to look for a HDTV that has the correct number of connections. These days, the connection you need is HDMI. You need about 3 of these on the HDTV to be safe. The reason is that all true HD sources will output the best 1080P on HDMI instead of component and forget about the other connections.
Most TV have 1, but you need to specifically look for one with 2-3.
Trust me, my HDTV only had 1 HDMI port and I had to get a external device called to connect my HD sources: HD Cable Box, PS3 and HD-DVD player.
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Not really a concern of mine. Just about every thing out right now has 3 or more. Plus I'd only use one anyways as my reciever handles all my hdmi switching for me.
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Originally Posted by Patrick Sun
I've owned a 50" plasma for a year, and the power consumption hasn't really impacted my electricity bill to a noticeable extent.
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Thanks for the input. A lot of people (who don't own them) tell me they draw tons of power. I've also heard thats mostly because the 'show room' settings are cranked way up and normal 'in house' setting are right on par with dlp's. I did notice however that the screens emit quite a bit of heat. Any input on that?
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