Comments on: PS3 & Your T.V. http://www.ps3blog.net/2006/05/30/ps3-your-tv/ Sat, 25 May 2013 05:31:14 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Leo http://www.ps3blog.net/2006/05/30/ps3-your-tv/#comment-7458 Leo Thu, 01 Jun 2006 06:38:07 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=1362#comment-7458 Matt made a lot of good points. 1080p isn't useful unless you have a huge screen you're sitting very close to. The fact remains that the Samsung LN-R268W 26" LCD TV, which I linked to in previous post, is 845USD online and will prolly be less in a few months. Its a gorgeous HDTV that weighs about 21 lbs (without the metal stand). Matt made a lot of good points. 1080p isn’t useful unless you have a huge screen you’re sitting very close to. The fact remains that the Samsung LN-R268W 26″ LCD TV, which I linked to in previous post, is 845USD online and will prolly be less in a few months. Its a gorgeous HDTV that weighs about 21 lbs (without the metal stand).

]]> By: Matt http://www.ps3blog.net/2006/05/30/ps3-your-tv/#comment-7413 Matt Wed, 31 May 2006 22:10:37 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=1362#comment-7413 I would also try to not get caught up with all of the shiney new models. Their will always be shiney new models. Pick a price range and start eyeing up a model. Wait for a sale and pick it up. I would also Highly recommend an extended warranty on every technology except CRT. Spending thousands on a HDTV would suck if it breaks in a year. When making a decision just be sure to have HDMI (which almost all HDTV come with now) I know most of you are in the UK. I would need to have a good amount of programming before I made my purchase. A HDTV that is just for gaming and movies (which you probally won't have a lot of). Here in Orlando, FL I have 22 HD channels with my local cable company. After I move I will be switching to Satelite which has a couple more. I would also try to not get caught up with all of the shiney new models. Their will always be shiney new models. Pick a price range and start eyeing up a model. Wait for a sale and pick it up. I would also Highly recommend an extended warranty on every technology except CRT. Spending thousands on a HDTV would suck if it breaks in a year.

When making a decision just be sure to have HDMI (which almost all HDTV come with now)

I know most of you are in the UK. I would need to have a good amount of programming before I made my purchase. A HDTV that is just for gaming and movies (which you probally won’t have a lot of). Here in Orlando, FL I have 22 HD channels with my local cable company. After I move I will be switching to Satelite which has a couple more.

]]> By: Matt http://www.ps3blog.net/2006/05/30/ps3-your-tv/#comment-7399 Matt Wed, 31 May 2006 21:39:50 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=1362#comment-7399 I bought my 50" Samsung 720p DLP on December 27th 2005. I bought my Xbox 360 on December 29th. The difference between SDTV and HDTV is huge with 360. My other set is a 36" SDTV Mitsubishi that was a great tv and 360 looked good on, but you definately miss out. I HIGHLY suggest waiting for the size tv you want. A 23" HDTV is almost a waste unless you sit 4 feet from it. I was in a good position while I was waiting for my 360 pre-order to come in. My HDTV is the best thing I have ever bought. I love gaming but sports in HD is unreal. I watch more tv than game. Don'y buy all the hype about 1080p. Do some research and you might save yourself a lot of cash. The human eye can only see so much detail. A 720p set at the right distance will be the most your eye can see. My 50" in 9.0 feet is perfect. A 1080p would be of no use at that distance. If I wanted to sit closer (like 6 feet) than I would need a 1080p. The other downside to 1080p is that programs will not be broadcast in it until God knows when. This was a huge factor for me and it saved me $3000+ dollars. Research HDTV for months before you buy. It can save you a ton of hassle and really add to the enjoyment. For the guy who wants an SEDTV. They haven't even started making these yet and it could be years away. I bought my 50″ Samsung 720p DLP on December 27th 2005. I bought my Xbox 360 on December 29th. The difference between SDTV and HDTV is huge with 360. My other set is a 36″ SDTV Mitsubishi that was a great tv and 360 looked good on, but you definately miss out. I HIGHLY suggest waiting for the size tv you want. A 23″ HDTV is almost a waste unless you sit 4 feet from it.

I was in a good position while I was waiting for my 360 pre-order to come in. My HDTV is the best thing I have ever bought. I love gaming but sports in HD is unreal. I watch more tv than game.

Don’y buy all the hype about 1080p. Do some research and you might save yourself a lot of cash. The human eye can only see so much detail. A 720p set at the right distance will be the most your eye can see. My 50″ in 9.0 feet is perfect. A 1080p would be of no use at that distance. If I wanted to sit closer (like 6 feet) than I would need a 1080p.

The other downside to 1080p is that programs will not be broadcast in it until God knows when. This was a huge factor for me and it saved me $3000+ dollars. Research HDTV for months before you buy. It can save you a ton of hassle and really add to the enjoyment.

For the guy who wants an SEDTV. They haven’t even started making these yet and it could be years away.

]]> By: phipscube http://www.ps3blog.net/2006/05/30/ps3-your-tv/#comment-7331 phipscube Wed, 31 May 2006 09:46:21 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=1362#comment-7331 I plan to get a PS3 in January 2007 but wont have a HDTV till mid next year. I've got an Xbox 360 running on a Standard 20" TV right now and it still looks amazing to me so no big rush. I'd like to wait and see if 1080p sets come down in price. Seems daft but I want to be able to use the PS3 to its fullest potential and most HDTV's out right now don't even have 1080p. I don't want to spend £700+ on a screen now only to be itching to buy a new one in only a year. I don't know any better than SD anyway so I'm not feeling like im missing out (yet) ;) I plan to get a PS3 in January 2007 but wont have a HDTV till mid next year. I’ve got an Xbox 360 running on a Standard 20″ TV right now and it still looks amazing to me so no big rush. I’d like to wait and see if 1080p sets come down in price. Seems daft but I want to be able to use the PS3 to its fullest potential and most HDTV’s out right now don’t even have 1080p. I don’t want to spend £700+ on a screen now only to be itching to buy a new one in only a year. I don’t know any better than SD anyway so I’m not feeling like im missing out (yet) ;)

]]> By: Qwest http://www.ps3blog.net/2006/05/30/ps3-your-tv/#comment-7327 Qwest Wed, 31 May 2006 07:47:36 +0000 http://www.ps3blog.net/?p=1362#comment-7327 Im in the same predicament. Not a lot of money, hunting for a new house, and trying to save as much money as possible. But also want a PS3, and a HD TV to go with it. Now, i know, unless i win the lotto or come into a few thousand, then i'd be happy. But realistically, it's not gonna happen. So i guess i will have a look at the luanch games closer to the time, and then make up my mind! Im in the same predicament. Not a lot of money, hunting for a new house, and trying to save as much money as possible. But also want a PS3, and a HD TV to go with it. Now, i know, unless i win the lotto or come into a few thousand, then i’d be happy. But realistically, it’s not gonna happen. So i guess i will have a look at the luanch games closer to the time, and then make up my mind!

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