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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)

    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 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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    5.1 surround speakers

    I need some suggestions for 5.1 surround sound speakers. I am planning on buying a new TV fairly soon (Sony KDS-R60XBR1), probably a PS3 when they come out, a Blu-Ray Player eventually, and a new receiver. I currently have a Sony SA-WM40 subwoofer that I want to keep in this system. I like the...
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    Getting my first "big" TV, need suggestions.

    Ok, I've started to do a lot of reading, but there is a lot to wade through so bear with me here. I have two basic questions about buying my first big TV. It involves suggestions for which model/brand and the other involves how to get the best picture from which cables/hookups. I'm looking for...
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    Klipsch Promedia GMX D-5.1

    I bought the above Klipsch speakes for my computer. I am finding out that they are really good speakers, but the games are limited which allow the 5.1 surround sound. My question is: Are the Klipsch Promedia GMX D-5.1 speakers usuable for my home theater system? In the next few months I will be...
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    Portable DVD Player Opinions

    Hopefully this is in the right form! I am planning on buying a portable DVD Player. I want to spend $250 or less. My two options are a dual screen, or a single larger screen. (The dual screen would come in handy in a few years for the kids). I have two questions: 1. Which would you suggest...
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