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  1. John_Q*

    Anyone seen the Toshiba DLP RPTVs??

    Anyone else have followups on this? I can't seem to find too much info on this TV. I'm currently trying to decide between the Toshiba 52HM84 ($3195) and the Samsung HLP5063W-A ($2899) because TV Authority is running powerbuys on them both. Those prices are way too good to pass up! Anyone have...
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    Infocus product line

  3. John_Q*

    Infocus product line

    The problem with going closer than 20' is that I would have to mount the PJ on the ceiling. I'm in a rental townhouse and that's a no-go from my landlord (the guy is anal). As far as the image quality goes, I think it will be alright. I've been "borrowing" an epson emp-70 from work and it's...
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    Infocus product line

    I was just browsing Infocus's web page a few minutes ago and was wondering how the X1 is so cheap compared to all their other products. If you compare features, the X1 seems to always have better features than the rest, while still being cheaper. This obviously excludes the high-end models that...
  5. John_Q*

    Darkening a bright room

    Hi, I'm having an issue with building a HT room in a house I'm renting. The only room I can use for HT purposes is the living room, and it's unfortunately very large and bright. Seating is up to 14' away from the TV (non-negotible with the female), which is a problem. The only setup I can...
  6. John_Q*

    Faq?

    Jefferson, I've got to say, I really don't like the type of salesman you were dealing with. It sounds to me like the store just makes a smaller profit on Samsungs compared to other brands and so doesn't want to show them off as much. Around here, I haven't heard nearly as much about the LCOS...
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    Faq?

    One more: This is a 720p TV. What happens if I were to try to watch a 1080i broadcast? Is the TV capable of converting this to a 720p signal without bad things happening?
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    Terminology

    Hi guys, I just had a couple terminology questions, since there is tons of "shop talk" around here. I can't seem to find an easy source for these sort of answers. 1) What is 3:2 pulldown? 2) What is convergence? 3) Where do you buy the AVIA calibration program? Thanks in advance for...
  9. John_Q*

    Faq?

    Wow, those Samsung DLP sets sound really sweet. Is there anything I should know about them (besides the rainbow effect)? Also, where are good places to check out prices and availability for those? They seem to be a bit harder to find than other things.
  10. John_Q*

    Faq?

    My issue with RP TVs is not the actual size of the screen - it's the size of the whole TV including the base. Are there any "tabletop" RPTV models? All the ones I see have the big base attached to them - this is the part that won't go over well with the female half! Basically, the TV needs to be...
  11. John_Q*

    Faq?

    Again, thanks for the responses. Based on the info given, I've done a little research. RP TVs (which have extremely nice size for their price) are out due to the overall size of the units - they tend to dominate rooms. Projectors are also not an option because 1) I can't hang them from the...
  12. John_Q*

    Faq?

    Thanks for the tips guys. Here's what I'm thinking: definitely 16x9. No projectors (renting the place). My TV room is fairly large (up to 16' viewing distance), so I'm hoping to come up with 40+ inches. I'm trying to keep the weight reasonable (none of these 200 pound monstrosities). I've...
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    Faq?

    Hi, I was just wondering if there was any sort of FAQ or newbies guide to this forum? I've got a few $k to spend on a new TV, but I'm finding all the different model numbers, TV types, connectors, formats, etc to be overwhelming. (Who knew there was this much to buying a TV?? :b) I've gotten...
  14. John_Q*

    Where can I find a Panny XP30?

    Anyone had any experience with plasma.com? They have the xp30 for $199, shipping included.
  15. John_Q*

    Time to talk turkey about DVD players

    What XP50 deal at buy.com? I don't see it listed there ... They have the RP91, S55S, RP62, and S35K. Do you have a link?
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