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    Samsung LN40A550 vs Philips 42PFL7403D?

    I've been looking for a few weeks here at LCD's and am trying to decide between these two: Samsung LN40A550 - $899 Philips 42PFL7403D - $997 w/ Blu-ray player - $1148 Thoughts on which I should get? I've seen the Samsung and really thought it looks good. That model is getting tougher...
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    Xbox 360 Get one or wait?

    I'm in the market for a Xbox 360. Looking at the middle model (Premium). I've been waiting for the HDMI models, and it looks like they have started arriving or are getting close. Next question is, should I wait for the Falcon chipset or just get one. Is it worth it to wait? I would typically not...
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    HDMI Cable Quality

    Hopefully this is the correct forum for this, as it is a cable question. I am going to be getting a Xbox 360 sometime in the future. The elite version comes with a HDMI cable. The premium does not. Now I've seen HDMI cables at various prices from $20-30 up to over $100. So I have a few...
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    KDS-60A2000 SD Image Quality

    Well I bought the above Sony about a month ago, and I do like it, however I've been dissapointed in the standard def image quality. I have it currently set to the settings that CNET suggests. I have a Dish NW DVR 625 running to it via S-video and I think some channels look ok, and some tend to...
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    Marantz SR7500 Upconvert S-Video Worth it?

    Hopefully this is in the correct forum. Ok, here is what I have: Marantz SR7500 DishNW DVR 625 Sony SXRD 60" KDS-60A2000 I currently have my DVR connected directly to the TV via a S-Video cable. I also have a DVD Player hooked up via component. I think the component picture looks a lot...
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    Sony KDS-60A2000 stand question (need quick answer)

    I did return it, and found a place in town that will get one in next week. Actually it'll be less than what the wrong one cost. If anyone is interested I can post a review of this TV after I have it for a bit. Looking back at my posts a couple months ago, I was leaning towards the getting the...
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    Sony KDS-60A2000 stand question (need quick answer)

    Tonight I finally bought my TV. The Sony SXRD KDS-60A2000. I won't get it until Tuesday. I got it at Best Buy and wanted to get the matching Sony stand with it. They sold me the SU-RG12L, which when I was loading it in told the guy that it was the stand for the 'E' series 50" and 50" TV's. He...
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    New Sony SXRD Line

    Anyone heard much on the new Sony SXRD line of TV's, some of which are shipping in the next two weeks. I was leaning towards the KDS-R60XBR1, but now am thinking of going with the KDS-60A2000. It seems to have the same features, costs a little less, and does actually accept the 1080p input...
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    Receiver Suggestion 1K budget, new technology

    Ok, I'm guessing some are wondering which receiver I have chosen. Well to surprise you, I am actually going with a Marantz SR7500. Everything I've read on it and the company have indicated that Marantz products are very high quality, reliable, and are just a pleasure to listen to. I am going to...
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    Receiver Suggestion 1K budget, new technology

    I am currently leaning towards the Pioneer VSX-1015TX. I read about it not having the feature where it'll correct some lip-syching issues with certain TV's. Is that something I should worry about? I'll be getting the Sony KDS-R60XBR1. Also should I just not worry about these places being...
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    Receiver Suggestion 1K budget, new technology

    Well I have decided to forget about the HDMI switching and just go straight to my TV. With two HDMI inputs in the back it'll handle it straight to the TV for two devices. I'm going to see what I can find for Pioneer products, namely the best one without HDMI capabilities. I am also going to take...
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    Receiver Suggestion 1K budget, new technology

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    Receiver Suggestion 1K budget, new technology

    Ok I've now come upon a dilemma. I've narrowed it down to the Pioneer Elite VSX-72TXV or the Denon 2807, but I cannot find a place to purchase one within a hour away from me. I can purchase it online, but I noticed both only cover the warranty if you buy it from a "authorized" reseller. Sure...
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    Pioneer Elite 74TXVi vs Denon 3806 vs another

    What about the VSX-72TXV vrs the 3806? Does that one do 1080p switching? Sometime things like that are hard to find on the website. I am considering going with the Elite over the Denon, but I want the 1080p switching.
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    Receiver Suggestion 1K budget, new technology

    Ok, I am planning on purchasing (very soon) a nice TV (KDS-R60XBR1) and coming in a day or two will be my SVS SBS-01 surround sound speakers and sub. My budget limit is $1,000. I plan on purchasing a PS3, and possibly a BR player (or just use the PS3) when that stuff becomes more readily...
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