Posted on 08/23/2011 2:36:07 AM PDT by Las Vegas Dave
http://hdguru.com/lechner-distance-the-number-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-hdtv/21/#more-21
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I use a 42” Vizio as my computer monitor.
It’s nice sitting in a recliner and getting a nice big image.
At 3ft away I don’t need reading glasses anymore to surf the web. You do need a cordless mouse and keyboard though. I use the mouse on a small side table.
Very interesting read. I have a Sony 40” HD CRT (that’s right, CRT) and I couldn’t be happier. The top weighs 305 pounds, so I don’t have any worries about a thief carrying it off! The picture is amazing. Of course, with a CRT you have to have the space for it. This one is made to fit into a corner.
I suppose eventually I’ll move away from the CRT to a “thinner” tv, but right now this one works perfectly and I’d put the picture up against just about anything. Guess I’m just kinda old school.
Kharis13
And here I thought the biggest mistake in buying these tv’s is buying these tv’s. :)
Especially considering that they are basically obsolete the second you set them up in your home.
I have just about the same setup, I’ve gotten used to using my armrest as a mouse pad. It’s a great setup for my gaming needs (Lord of the Rings Online).
Put it on Craigslist in the “free” section.
Good idea! At least the pig has wheels...
46” Sony Bravia (LCD) for the past 5 years. Still an awesome TV and I don’t see any fading or loss of picture viewed from any angle.
And nobody needs a 55 inch TV if they are only going to be sitting 9 feet away. What, was this study endorsed and promoted by the American Optometric Association? Talk about a business generator...
hold to read later
I buy whatever Alice tells me to buy.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DV-k-4GpYLM
[man, my house is full of weird stuff I don’t really need]
;D
That was a lot of information.
Being a bit old fashion I just stood in front of the TV displays at about my normal viewing distance. I checked them from different angles. I bought the one I liked best.
You can’t go wrong buying a Samsung. I have a 55” LED and it is fantastic.
not an altogether bad list.
Too bad it wasn’t around when my wife picked out her new TV last week.
LLS
ping for later.
Wow, don't have to heat the room in the winter, but the air conditioner is running hard right now.
There is no right way or wrong way to buy an HDTV.
For most general way to watch is with a 32” lcd screen.
They are not bulky at this size which make moving it around the house an easy task as they are very light and much,much cheaper than a 50” plasma.
There was a vivio brand 30” lcd at aldi this week for $250.
Certainly a bargain! as now the price is gradually dropping.
My current tv is a HDready Palsonic 32” crt which weighs in at around 70kg(It took two of us to lift it into place.)
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