TV talk - Reliable TV - Tube, LCD, plasma...

Gee Warren, a big TV is only good for DVD? Why wouldn't one want a big picture no matter what the source? (I did not say I am purchasing the Sony, reread.)

once my Sammy is in, and I've watched enough boob tube and DVD, I'll give you the scoop.

Brian, a big tv is good for sports, as well. There are some things, here and there on tv, (national geographic stuff, discovery station, nature specials,--that's my kind of tv) that are worth the (for me) big picture. Like I said, I'm not into sitcoms, or any of the crap on tv. A HD signal does make the crap look great, though. Hey Brian, whatever floats your boat. When you go into a Video store, they don't show ER or Miami CSI. I wonder why? Anyway, if you're a tv buff and love that sort of thing, I'd go with the larger picture, as well. It's not like the Sony or the like, blows away plasma, lcd, or DLP. There isn't a perfect anything, yet. Except for my speakers. lol...just fool'n witcha...

Well I didn't seem to waste to much time researching, like I usually do; I purchased the 52" Mitsu, but the 52725 instead of the 52525 listed above. Time will tell how much I like using such a TV, I brought it home today and hooked it up, the DishNetwork channels can leave a bit to be desired sometimes, which will spawn a new thread by me, about the DishNetwork HD receiver.

I am a little upset with myself for not staying at least near our budget. A 52" TV is huge in our room, I may of been just as happy or happier with a 44"; Circuit City had a 44" LG that looked really nice for $2685. Anyway, the next few days will tell me more.

I'm having an audio/video dealer install my Samsung DPL, Denon, DVD, and hook it up to the stereo system I use for my present Sony XBR. The reason? Well, I'm ignorant about video and that breeds insecurity about setting up all this stuff. If there's a problem, I want it to be his problem to solve, plus I want to be able to call someone if I have a problem, that is familiar with my system. Brian, what I'm I getting at? What was it like setting up your Mitsu? Picture aok, right out of the box? Need adjustments? Quirky things with the setup. I'm just wondering, perhaps, that doing this myself may not be as difficult as I'm thinking. Could save oodles of $$, as well. I'd appreciate your feedback. thanks in advance. peace, warren

Wh, you are on the right track and I highly recommend doing exactly what you suggest for several reasons. Like you, I didn't know diddly about video, I am getting a crash course; it would of been nice to have had someone here to do setup, give me a run through on how to use things, the best way to wire things and suggestions on any other things that may make it perform best.

I have learned from reading on the 'net that manufactuturers will make default settings based on making their TV's look best on the show room floors, which are expected to be brightly lit rooms, so these settings may not be optimal for home; so again, having that dealer there to help dial things in would be nice.