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Poll: Are you intentionally delaying an HDTV purchase?

by Darren Murph posted Aug 23rd 2008 at 12:00PM


We already heard that prices were still a huge determining factor in flat-panel purchasing decisions (surprise, surprise, right?), but with new reports asserting that a sweet two-fer of price drops could be on the way, we're curious as to what you're doing. Are you intentionally duct taping your index finger away from the left-click button? Are you buying anyway? Or might you replace that mildly aged set (or add another in the bed- / guestroom) if the prices are low enough? Let us know your game plan in the poll below.

[Image courtesy of ABC]

Are you intentionally delaying an HDTV purchase?

Poll: Are you HDTV shopping with the lowered prices?

by Darren Murph posted Jul 19th 2008 at 12:00PM


Now that big brands are hacking their MSRPs down to more manageable levels, are you suddenly forcing yourself into the market for a new set? Yeah, Black Friday 2008 is closing in by the minute, but waiting is tough, is it not? And heck, with a well received 32-inch plasma going for just north of five bills, it's a great time be a buyer. So, are you looking to take advantage of the lowered prices and snag a new / secondary HDTV, or are you waiting for one reason or another? Speak up!

[Image courtesy of StarTribune]

Are you HDTV shopping with the lowered prices?

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]

An unbiased guide to buying a plasma

by Matt Burns posted Aug 18th 2006 at 1:54PM

Buying a plasma can be more daunting than (did I get that right Steve and Marc) purchasing a new car. There are so many new players in this market, plus generally accept second-tier manufacturers like Samsung and LG are major players in this field. Brian Mitchell has posted a rather nicely laid out guide to buying a plasma TV over at eCoustics forums. He gives a shopper the option of choosing the set based on model number, viewing distance, resolution, or even price range. Sometimes these sets come with different proprietary technology like LG's XD Engine or Samsung's DNIe and even those are explained. If you are in the market for a plasma TV, take a look at this guide to get a rather nice idea what's currently available. For a complete overview of the different type of HDTVs available, you may want to peep our HDTV Buying Guide: Choosing the right kind.

[Thanks, Brian and nice work]

Congratulations, you don't have an HDTV. Here's your cookie

by Richard Lawler posted Jan 7th 2006 at 4:36PM


Picture by _Dameous_I read an interesting piece on Bit-tech today, in it the author goes to great length to tell the world how well off he is without an HDTV and how he doesn't really need one even for the Xbox 360 that he doesn't have yet. Why buy an HDTV?, there's hardly any programming and the games look just fine on the TV he proudly bought 6 years ago.

First, there are several things I agree with him on. There has been much misinformation spread about how HDTV works, whether or not you'll see a benefit to your next generation games without an HDTV, etc. Anyone who tells you they can't tell the difference between Xbox and Xbox 360 games no matter what the TV, is blind or simply trying to attract attention. Comparing screenshots of ports is only relevant if you are planning on buying your next gen console to play last gen games. Also, there is somewhat limited HDTV programming available, especially in England where the writer appears to be from, which besides being overrun by wolves is also only just recently starting to have HD broadcasts become available.

With all that, you might start to think, why should I buy an HDTV? Here's why.

Continue reading Congratulations, you don't have an HDTV. Here's your cookie





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