[dba-Tech] [dba-OT] LCD vs Plasma

Something else I've noticed in price differences on same size screens is the number and types of input connections they have.  For example, one 42" may have one HDMI, one VGA, and  one Auxillary input (for VCR/DVD/Blu Ray).  The other may have two HDMI, one VGA, one S-Video, and two Auxillary.  If you don't need all of those inputs and the other features are the same, you could save a little money.

HTH,

Rusty




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From: Gary Kjos <garykjos at gmail.com>
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Sent: Fri, October 16, 2009 3:10:19 PM
Subject: Re: [dba-Tech] [dba-OT] LCD vs Plasma

You really need to go have a looksee at them first hand. THEN do some
research. As Jon said, when you see them all side by side, certain
brands and models will jump out at you. Researching first is going to
take a lot longer in my opinion as there are a LOT of model numbers.
They use different model numbers for different stores even. That is
their way of getting around the price matching thing. Sams club has
it's own model numbers of many branded TV's. Costco probably does too.
Nobody else has those same models and so they can't sell the same
model for the same price because they sell the same TV with a
different model number.  They do it with Tires too ;-)

Won't hurt you to study up a bit before you go there but don't beat
yourself up too much on it. Often they have a different selection of
brands and models in the store verses online too. That's just the way
it is.

You can look at all the numbers, contrast ratios and brightness
ratings, until you see the picture with your own eyes it's all
academic.

GK

On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:50 PM, Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com> wrote:
> It looks like 46" is my sweet spot. So now I'm looking for vendors.  Frys
> doesn't carry either. Best Buy is the only place local that I know of with a
> good web site.  Sony has 3 and Samsung 2 46" models - 1080p/120Hz.   With a
> spread of about $300 from low to high ($1200-$1500).  So now I have to
> figure out what's the difference.
>
> R
>
> -----Original Message-----
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> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gary Kjos
> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 12:31 PM
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>
> Not anymore. I just looked. Everything is there.
>
> GK
>
> On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 2:08 PM, Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
> wrote:
>> Thank you.  Is there anything that is NOT on the web?
>>
>> Rocky
>>
>>
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com
>> [mailto:dba-tech-bounces at databaseadvisors.com] On Behalf Of Gary Kjos
>> Sent: Friday, October 16, 2009 11:13 AM
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>>
>> 40"  or Maybe 42"
>>
>> http://www.screenmath.com/
>>
>> GK
>>
>> On Fri, Oct 16, 2009 at 1:04 PM, Rocky Smolin <rockysmolin at bchacc.com>
>> wrote:
>>> So our current tube is a 32" diagonal - 20H x 26W.  It's a pretty
>>> good size for the room its in.  What size in the 16:9 is equivalent?
>>>
>>> Rocky
>>>
>
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