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LCD vs. Plasma

Discussion in 'Technology Forum' started by WilliamJ, Jan 1, 2008.

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  1. Jan 7, 2008 at 11:50 AM #151
    rotocub

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    I went back to Direct a little over a year ago, but I don't remember what (if any) contract I'm under with them. I'll have to find out.
     
  2. Jan 7, 2008 at 12:00 PM #152
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    Hmmm, sucks that Direct won't cut a deal on it. HD hasn't been that big a deal to me in the past since the HD channels were somewhat limited, but now that the list is growing significantly, I'd kinda like to have it even though I really don't watch a ton of TV. Regardless, when I do finally get one of the HD/DVR receivers, it's gonna be because I'm getting a good deal on it.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2008 at 12:06 PM #153
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    I couldn't believe you pay $300 to LEASE the box, and STILL have to pay the dvr fee on top of that. Absolute robbery.
     
  4. Jan 7, 2008 at 12:28 PM #154
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    yep..dont care if they have 1000 hd channels, Im not paying $300 to lease the box while still have to pay a monthly fee on top of that.
     
  5. Jan 7, 2008 at 1:27 PM #155
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    You can buy the HDDVR box at Best Buy for $200.
     
  6. Jan 7, 2008 at 2:59 PM #156
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    Whatever you get, be it LCD or Plasma, you are pretty much going to enjoy it unless you are an extreme techie. I finally got my LCD up and running this weekend and although, I don't have digital cable yet, the PBS station is coming through in digital somehow. I watched a show about two lions last night for two hours and could not turn the channel. The picture was amazing.
     
  7. Jan 7, 2008 at 6:51 PM #157
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    Compression Artifacts

    Why plasma screens are poor for gaming: Image Retention

    [​IMG]
     
  8. Jan 7, 2008 at 7:01 PM #158
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    Both of those things are true and deserve a mention in the discussion.

    CRTs are by far the best gaming hdtv, as well.

    MPEG2 needs to die.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2008 at 7:04 PM #159
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    Finally, something we agree on.
     
  10. Jan 7, 2008 at 8:03 PM #160
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    I called and told them I wanted it for free and I just paid $19.00 shipping.
     
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