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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1635 on: November 26, 2009, 08:43:39 AM »
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 07:30:55 AM
Yes, no, maybe??

I haven't heard much lately about DLP TVs, but as long as you don't mind the fact that they're a bit bulkier than an LCD, I'm pretty sure the quality is fantastic.  The only thing I think I remember hearing about them is that the bulb inside has a tendency to burn out faster than other types of TVs, but again, I'm not positive about that.  Both Amazon and Newegg have perfect 5s for customer reviews, albeit a very small number of them, but I'd say that's still a pretty good sign.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1636 on: November 26, 2009, 09:59:16 AM »
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 07:30:55 AM
Yes, no, maybe??

Great picture, cannot wall mount.  Bulb burns out, but fairly cheap to replace.  Also takes a few minutes for the picture to full project as the bulb has to warm up.  Only reason to pass on DLP is the size.

That model has 3 HDMIs, 3 Component, and a PC hook up.  Seems pretty good.

Price is terrific.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1637 on: November 26, 2009, 10:04:25 AM »
Quote from: Weebs on November 26, 2009, 08:43:39 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 07:30:55 AM
Yes, no, maybe??

I haven't heard much lately about DLP TVs, but as long as you don't mind the fact that they're a bit bulkier than an LCD, I'm pretty sure the quality is fantastic.  The only thing I think I remember hearing about them is that the bulb inside has a tendency to burn out faster than other types of TVs, but again, I'm not positive about that.  Both Amazon and Newegg have perfect 5s for customer reviews, albeit a very small number of them, but I'd say that's still a pretty good sign.

I have this TV right now so I don't mind the bulkiness. At 15", it's only about an inch and a half thicker than my current one.

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 26, 2009, 09:59:16 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 07:30:55 AM
Yes, no, maybe??

Great picture, cannot wall mount.  Bulb burns out, but fairly cheap to replace.  Also takes a few minutes for the picture to full project as the bulb has to warm up.  Only reason to pass on DLP is the size.

That model has 3 HDMIs, 3 Component, and a PC hook up.  Seems pretty good.

Price is terrific.

DO NOT BUY HDMI CABLES AT BEST BUY.

Size as in the fact that it's not only a couple inches thick?

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1638 on: November 26, 2009, 10:31:52 AM »
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 10:04:25 AM
Quote from: Weebs on November 26, 2009, 08:43:39 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 07:30:55 AM
Yes, no, maybe??

I haven't heard much lately about DLP TVs, but as long as you don't mind the fact that they're a bit bulkier than an LCD, I'm pretty sure the quality is fantastic.  The only thing I think I remember hearing about them is that the bulb inside has a tendency to burn out faster than other types of TVs, but again, I'm not positive about that.  Both Amazon and Newegg have perfect 5s for customer reviews, albeit a very small number of them, but I'd say that's still a pretty good sign.

I have this TV right now so I don't mind the bulkiness. At 15", it's only about an inch and a half thicker than my current one.

Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 26, 2009, 09:59:16 AM
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 07:30:55 AM
Yes, no, maybe??

Great picture, cannot wall mount.  Bulb burns out, but fairly cheap to replace.  Also takes a few minutes for the picture to full project as the bulb has to warm up.  Only reason to pass on DLP is the size.

That model has 3 HDMIs, 3 Component, and a PC hook up.  Seems pretty good.

Price is terrific.

DO NOT BUY HDMI CABLES AT BEST BUY.

Size as in the fact that it's not only a couple inches thick?

Yeah, they're pretty thick TVs.  Not as big as those old gigantic projection sets, but probably a good 3-4x thicker than an LCD.  And as Chuck said, do not buy HDMI cables from Best Buy or any electronics store.  Go to MonoPrice.com, particularly looking at these cables:

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024004&p_id=4965&seq=1&format=2

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1639 on: November 26, 2009, 11:47:18 AM »
Quote from: IrishYeti on November 26, 2009, 10:04:25 AM
Size as in the fact that it's not only a couple inches thick?

Yes.  15 inches deep vs. 5" for an LCD.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1640 on: November 26, 2009, 09:20:26 PM »
Can you help me live a little more?  I expect good news.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1641 on: November 27, 2009, 07:58:42 AM »
Quote from: JD on November 26, 2009, 09:20:26 PM
How bout this TV at that price?

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52B530-52-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/tech-data/B001U3Y8P4/ref=de_a_smtd

Check here.

PIP is nice to have.  My TVs do not.  Not a big deal, but nice.

3 HDMI and PC inputs are keys for me.


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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1642 on: November 27, 2009, 08:40:52 AM »
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 27, 2009, 07:58:42 AM
Quote from: JD on November 26, 2009, 09:20:26 PM
How bout this TV at that price?

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52B530-52-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/tech-data/B001U3Y8P4/ref=de_a_smtd

Check here.

PIP is nice to have.  My TVs do not.  Not a big deal, but nice.

3 HDMI and PC inputs are keys for me.



Also, you should make sure you buy through one of the Bing websites:

http://discoverbing.com/giftguides/merchants.html?fbid=7V3QwkwCs1K

They're doing cashback with a lot of different stores.  I'd suggest checking out Dell.com.  They usually have really good prices on electronics, and you can get 20% cashback through that link.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1643 on: November 27, 2009, 08:49:02 AM »
Quote from: JD on November 26, 2009, 09:20:26 PM
How bout this TV at that price?

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52B530-52-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/tech-data/B001U3Y8P4/ref=de_a_smtd

That's a good price.  I bought the 46" Samsung version of this tv from Amazon last year and have had no complaints.  I actually paid more than the price shown, but that was also a year ago.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1644 on: November 27, 2009, 11:52:52 AM »

If you want instant gratification, Abt does meet & beat on online prices.
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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1645 on: November 27, 2009, 02:42:48 PM »
Quote from: Fork on November 27, 2009, 11:52:52 AM

If you want instant gratification, Abt does meet & beat on online prices.

So much porn in that sentence.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1646 on: November 27, 2009, 07:53:51 PM »
Quote from: Weebs on November 27, 2009, 08:40:52 AM
Quote from: Chuck to Chuck on November 27, 2009, 07:58:42 AM
Quote from: JD on November 26, 2009, 09:20:26 PM
How bout this TV at that price?

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52B530-52-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/tech-data/B001U3Y8P4/ref=de_a_smtd

Check here.

PIP is nice to have.  My TVs do not.  Not a big deal, but nice.

3 HDMI and PC inputs are keys for me.



Also, you should make sure you buy through one of the Bing websites:

http://discoverbing.com/giftguides/merchants.html?fbid=7V3QwkwCs1K

They're doing cashback with a lot of different stores.  I'd suggest checking out Dell.com.  They usually have really good prices on electronics, and you can get 20% cashback through that link.

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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1647 on: November 30, 2009, 07:04:32 AM »
Does anyone know if there's any reason a 500 GB Seagate Expansion external drive that claims to require OS X 10.4.8 or higher wouldn't actually work on 10.3.9?
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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1648 on: November 30, 2009, 07:25:06 AM »
Quote from: Wheezer on November 30, 2009, 07:04:32 AM
Does anyone know if there's any reason a 500 GB Seagate Expansion external drive that claims to require OS X 10.4.8 or higher wouldn't actually work on 10.3.9?


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Re: The only site I'll ever need...
« Reply #1649 on: November 30, 2009, 07:34:22 AM »
Quote from: Richard Chuggar on November 30, 2009, 07:25:06 AM
Quote from: Wheezer on November 30, 2009, 07:04:32 AM
Does anyone know if there's any reason a 500 GB Seagate Expansion external drive that claims to require OS X 10.4.8 or higher wouldn't actually work on 10.3.9?

No.

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