Couple of Questions Before Buying ProJ. HDTV, XBox Q's (1 Viewer)

[Wes_R]

First forum post, and first "big" tv buy, hdtv projection.
Need help and suggestions..


Alright, ive narrowed it down to 2 selections the Toshiba 51H84 and 46H84. Both being bought from BestBuy.


(stop with the bestbuy flaming, i know, i know..)

My room is of dimensions 11.5ft x 11.5ft

Now, im trying to decide which model/size i should get that will be sufficent enough to view from short distances of say between 4ft-9ft without noticing any graphical/pixilation. Which would you recommend? Beause if the 46" is enough then, i can save a few hundred and buy that.

Also, the BB rep was pushing the Xbox Monster cables on me for like $60! I was like WTF! In order to get the hdtv compatibility, i would need the cables.. Do i really need them or are there any cheaper alternatives.. I dont wanna skimp out though, i want what i see in the magazines, good graphics..

Power supply protector.. Now what would you guys recommend i use to protect these babies? The rep recommended a $60 outlet protecter.. I was like WTF! again!

either way it goes, i got about 2100 to spend and that should include taxes, delivery, and warranty.

If you guys can help me decide on these options i would greatly appreciate it as it will save me money.

 

[Jeff Gatie]

4 feet is a little too close for 51 inches, especially with non-HD sources. Actually, 46 inches is a little close at 4 feet. 9 feet, on the other hand, is a fine for 51 inches, maybe even too far (I sit 7 feet screen to eyeball from 56 inches). Why the large disparity in seating distance? It will be hard to choose a set that is optimized for the entire range of 4-9 feet.

 

[Wes_R]

alrght, 4 ft is close, lets just say.. 6ft to 10ft away (given the depth is about a foot)

which would you choose the 46" or 51"?

 

[Jeff Gatie]

See this link (it suggests the either the 46 or 51 is optimal at 6ft, depending if you want the SMPTE or THX standard, anything 7 ft and over, the 51 for sure)
Viewing distance calculator

 

[Robert_J]

Any reason you have to stick with BB? When I got my HDTV a few years ago, I found the best deal Dilday. Giant TV also had really good deals for the Toshibas but I had my mind set on Mitsubishi.

Bigger is better. That's true until my wife asked me to exchange the 65" for the 55". I'm glad I only had the 65" for less than 24 hours or it may have stayed. Not enough time to get hooked on it.

-Robert

 

[Wes_R]

well, dilday tv dissapeared from my local location, on top of that i need financing..

neither bestbuy locations have the 46" in stock (asshats dont have nothing!)

looks like it could be a 51", but its gonna be a tight squeeze for my wallet.


Aight, now what about the xbox cable questions.. Even though i doubt i have the mony afterwards.. whats the best solution?

 

[Robert_J]

Since I don't own an xbox, I'm not sure if they are specialized cables. I stay far away from anything with "monster" on it. There are a lot of good cable manufacturers that advertise here and the Dayton line from Parts Express is highly regarded.

-Robert