A checklist for buying your first HDTV

by Darren Murph, posted Apr 27th 2008 at 3:23AM

'Round these parts, we expect most everywhere to own, or at least be familiar with, an HDTV. Still, there's a first time for everyone, and for folks just now looking to hop on in and see what this whole "high-definition" thing is all about, ExtremeTech's Joel Durham Jr. has a quick 'n dirty guide of things to do before tossing a set in your vehicle. Granted, a few of the tips seem glaringly obvious, but really, buying a new (or first, in particular) HDTV isn't always a simple process. What's your size requirement? What's your budget? What technology do you prefer? Do you have the wiring scheme all planned out? Can you afford to pull another all-nighter? If you've been wondering where to start when thinking of bringing a new set into your crib, you should definitely give the read link a look -- at worse, you can say you're a seasoned veteran for already knowing the dos and don'ts.

[Image courtesy of Radioru, thanks Jeremy]

Filed under: DIY, Misc, Displays

Tags: buying, confused, confusion, consumer, new tv, NewTv, problem, tips

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

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locke6854 @ Apr 27th 2008 8:24AM

Heres my problem with this: He's giving advice for something he doesn't seem to know much about. I suppose this is good info for a fresh beginner...

He seems to only have the tv. No component cables for his wii, no blu-ray player, no A/V receiver, and "modest" speakers. Which is fine, you know, he says he needs to start "saving his pennies", and not everyone can afford this hobby.

My problem is that he doesn't talk about what to look for in a television. AT ALL. Draw a map, hide cables, measure to make sure you have room.

Bottom line- for an article on a site called "extreme tech", i'm not quite sure what its trying to accomplish. "I think one day I might need a 5.1 receiver, but not now... but you might. if its a good time for you, you might consider it maybe." Ugh.

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Zach @ Apr 27th 2008 9:17AM

Extreme Tech is geared toward the PC user. Granted they don't know much about the HD spectrum, they have some great articles on all things PC related.

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Gregory @ Apr 27th 2008 3:47PM

Actually, I'm pretty sure they have one of the worst reputations amongst tech sites

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