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[trover]

I was shopping recently for a 1080p HDTV, one of the larger ones, and was surprised a) most sales guys didn't know what I was talking about and b) the TVs that were out there were a mixed bag. Some advertized themselves as 1080p but would only accept a 1080i signal. Two Samsung models claimed to accept 1080p signals but they had tuners I don't need and the one they offered at the same size without the tuner would only accept 1080i signals. The Sony at 60 and 70 inch is fully 1080p, so I bought both of them. Why would a manufacturer put out in the marketplace a claimed 1080p television when in fact it will only accept a 1080i input? Just seems like stupid marketing to me.

[TomBarnes]

This article is very good, but seemed to miss a couple of points. The TV experience of today isn't just what the eye sees, but what the ear hears. I have read no article to date that mentions that one of the most valuable reasons to go with an HDTV source for home entertainment is for the AUDIO! Most non-HDTV sources do not provide Dolby 6.1 audio and even if the source provides it, the benefits simply can't be realized without a good, digitally coupled amplifier. Good amps that accept both coaxial and fiber inputs are available on the market at reasonable prices. Speakers, of course, must be decent. If anyone is going to spend the money for a good HDTV monitor, they just won't realize it without the accompany sound! You also should be a little more cognizant of emerging technology. Samsung has on line products that use DLP projection with LED source light. That is important for longevity - and, by the way, there was no mention of light source life span in DLP devices in your

[laurablackwell]

[quote name='TomBarnes']This article is very good, but seemed to miss a couple of points. The TV experience of today isn't just what the eye sees, but what the ear hears. I have read no article to date that mentions that one of the most valuable reasons to go with an HDTV source for home entertainment is for the AUDIO! Most non-HDTV sources do not provide Dolby 6.1 audio and even if the source provides it, the benefits simply can't be realized without a good, digitally coupled amplifier. Good amps that accept both coaxial and fiber inputs are available on the market at reasonable prices. Speakers, of course, must be decent. If anyone is going to spend the money for a good HDTV monitor, they just won't realize it without the accompany sound! You also should be a little more cognizant of emerging technology. Samsung has on line products that use DLP projection with LED source light. That is important for longevity - and, by the way, there was no mention of light source life span in DLP devices in your Glad you enjoyed the article. I agree that audio is important to HDTV, but since our testing concentrated on image quality, that's where we spent most of our words.I've seen DLPs with LEDs--and they've looked awfully good on the showroom floor--but they're still a bit pricey for a value article. We did include some higher-priced models to give context, but size constraints and a limited testing period kept us from testing everything.You can find the LED bulb life span in the chart at http://www.pcworld.c...table&zoomIdx=1 .Thanks for your comments. It's very helpful to know what readers are looking for. No one article can cover every single point about HDTVs, and it's good for us to know what our readers would like to see next.

[ldhurley]

I have had a Samsung LNS4092D 40" LCD HDTV with ATSC Tuner, Dual HDMI for about 2 months and paid !1,750.00. This TV is the best I have ever seen and has a picture that is out of this world. Sound is also great.

[PersianDark]

Great article, but why isnt any dell TVs mentioned in this article, or the more recent TV articles? PCWorld did some reviews on their TVs(such as the 42" Plasma) and gave is some very nice marks, and I personally am a fan of how much connectivity it offers over some of the other brands (though it does not have 1080p). I have been shopping around for a good 37-42" LCD/Plasma to use as a computer monitor, PS2/Xbox monitor, and a TV and the dell seemed to be a good TV for the money, and I was able to see them in person. But I have not heard PC world mention them in a while. Thanks for the article.

[bmrowe]

PCWorld is really poor at judging televisions. I recently recall them stating that the viewing panel enjoyed the 'vivid' setting on a Sony LCD. A person would have to be blind to not feel their retinas being burned out in that type of setting. They also tend to rate very random sets, and never go into very good detail on calibration, which makes me think that no calibration or service menu work is done at all. I would stick to professional home theater magazines for advice if you really need an accurate take on a particular set.

[sanchez12345]

Heres a tip from a guy who actually works in the biz... IF YOUR GOING TO BUY AN HDTV, BUY A PLASMA! The picture quality is unmatched and they are cheaper than ever before. LCD's cannot even touch the crispness of a plasma, high definition or not. I would recommend the 42" LG or Hitachi 42" each for around $ 2000. By the way... did you guys not test Hitachi? They have high quality product and cool features like power swivel. i am shocked and appalled that Hitachi did not make the list. Holla back

[NightmareRec0n]

You should compare the technologies, LCD,Plasma,DLP, and LCoS together for image,quality,features,price...not just say....well LCD is .....blah

[bld23]

This article is good. I agree.

[Rawrz]

I'd like to point out that there is an even cheaper HDTV currently for $987.00 CAN... I know this is an old thread, but some might find ti interesting.

[tomohio]

I have an Olevia model 542 that I bought at a great price. At 42" it has a great picture and we love it. However, a big draw back is that there are no remote control codes available for Olevia and the normal universal codes do not work. That means that you have to use the Olevia TV remote for some functions in addition to your DVR or DVD controller or find a learning remote at $100. You can verify this at http://www.olevia.co...port/faqs.aspx.