Advice on New TV?

**Razorburne** · 07-15-2007, 07:29 PM

Anybody have sound advice out there for getting a new television? Of course, money is an object, but I am not sure whether I should be looking at plasma, LCD, or if I should just go with the tried and true tube television (yes...they still do make them!)

Anybody who knows something about the differences in the technology - if you could give me some pointers, that would be much appreciated.

Thanks in advance you guys.

**Jim** · 07-15-2007, 07:41 PM

Kieth

What size set do you have in mind?

**Xavier** · 07-15-2007, 08:06 PM

This is the best site for all-around reviews: ConsumerSearch.com
It actually reviews the reviewers.

All I could recommend for sure it a HDTV, I have my eye on the Samsung TX-T3093WH; 30 inch widescreen for $650.

Look around that site, for more info on reviews on other types of TV technology.

Good Luck

**AACJ** · 07-15-2007, 08:10 PM

I have heard and seen that if you plug an HDTV into a regular analog and/or digital cable without using the box (and without buy the HDTV service) you can still get all HDTV available. Is there any truth to that? Does the TV have to have any special tuners to do that?

**Jim** · 07-15-2007, 08:17 PM

Originally Posted by AACJ

I have heard and seen that if you plug an HDTV into a regular analog and/or digital cable without using the box (and without buy the HDTV service) you can still get all HDTV available. Is there any truth to that? Does the TV have to have any special tuners to do that?

Many HDTV programs are transmitted via airwaves and can be received with a old school antenna, Some of the signals are better than cable because they are not compressed. You can do a search for HDTV antennas and you can find shop plans for them.

**AACJ** · 07-15-2007, 08:21 PM

Originally Posted by Goosemeplease

Many HDTV programs are transmitted via airwaves and can be received with a old school antenna, Some of the signals are better than cable because they are not compressed. You can do a search for HDTV antennas and you can find shop plans for them.

Well, I'm not talking about an aerial antenna, I'm talking about plugging directly into the cable from the cable company. If this is the case, someone can get the basic analog package from their cable company, pay maybe something like 39.00/month, then get all the HDTV channels. I've heard the HDTV packages are up to 99.00/month, not including the box(s).