Saturday, May 10, 2014

How much do hdtv prices drop over a years time?




Tyler


Hello, I'm planning on saving up for a Samsung LED HDTV. I'd like it to be 55 inches or more, I don't really care to have smart technology, and I'd love for it to be one of the ultra slim ones. It seems for 55 inches I'll be paying about 1100 dollars, for 60 inches its 1300 dollars, and any more than that, they automatically add the smart technology so its 2,500 or above. But I was just wondering how much a tv's price may drop in about a year from now. I've seen that 55 inch LED's used to be 2200 dollars but now they are 800-1200. How much do these prices usually drop in about a year with the new technology?

This is the tv I plan on buying:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+60%26%2334%3B+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+120Hz+-+HDTV/6847446.p?id=1218809261672&skuId=6847446



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It's a tough thing to figure.

A particular model that you like may have a limited shelf-life. Manufacturers tend to make new models in order to keep prices up. Though the price of model 55-123LED (making this model number up) may be $1500 right now...conventional wisdom means that this model should be cheaper next year. The problem is that the manufacturer stops making this model and replaces it with the 55-321LED. Though it is completely identical to the old one...it is a 2013 model and therefore will still be worth the $1500 as a 'current' model.

The best time to purchase last years model is just before/just after the new ones hit the shelves. Stores will cut prices to make room for the new ones. If you wait to long though...you will find last years models hard to find.

A couple of tips for you:
A Good sale can happen anytime. It doesn't have to be Black Friday, Columbus Day, etc. Keep an eye on weekly ads from the major retailers in your area...as well as the online shops. With Price-Matching (which most major retailers offer)...anyone's sale could be a sale for your local store.

Don;t be afraid to ask for a discount. You have to believe that EVERYTHING is negotiable. You don;t have to be rude about it...just a simple "Is there any other way to save money on this TV?" I got 5% off my TV at Fry's Electronics simply by calling the manager over and asking if they're was any way he could save a few bucks (told him I was just a bit short on covering the full cost + taxes). Salesman/managers may know of coupons, etc that can save a few bucks.

How to stop my parents from spoiling me? Also am I a spoiled brat?




swag


I am 13 and I feel like I am being spoiled. My parents get me alot of things without me asking.

Here are the things my parents buy exclusively for me:
-New iPhone 5C
-My first phone was iPhone 3G when I was 8(I feel so spoiled here)

Here are the things that I share with my family or that my family shares with me-
-2013 retina display 13" MacBook Pro
-2006 iMac
-Original Nintendo Wii
-Apple TV
-Sony HDTV (with a screen 1 meter high, and l.5 to 2.0 meters wide) from 2008
-PS4
-Windows 7 laptop (for my moms work, and I use it for creating video games because of better support)

I also barely have an allowance. I am asking this since my uncle called me a spoiled brat. I think I am spoiled but I dont think I am a brat. I also am only allowed to play the ps4 on weekends. I didnt ask for any of these except for ps4 since I won my regional spelling bee last year. I also didnt want an iPhone 5C, I was fine with my 3G. I am thinking of trading the 5C in for the nexus 5. Also my friends are much more spoiled than me so if I consider with them they would say im not spoiled. If I am too spoiled how to talk to my parents. This is also not an attention seeker. Thanks.
I am not asking for anything. I just want to stop being spoiled.
I dont wanna be a spoiled. IDK why



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Well, I got the following
TV's
Three 24 inch
One 40 Inch
One 60 Inch
Computers
Mac ($1,400)
Alienware ($1,600)
Acer ($300)
Acer ($250)
Dell Inspirion ($500)
and more

Consoles
Xbox 360
Wii
PS2 (lol)

And a shit top of phones.




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Friday, May 9, 2014

Reccomended HDTV's Between 40-50 inches?




Mr.Rogers


My family just moved to a brand new house and we are looking for a nice HDTV between 40-50 inches for our family room. It would be nice if it was a good quality tv for watching dvd's, hd dvd's and blue ray discs along with video game consoles such as the playstation 3 and xbox 360. Any reccomendations, we would like one from futureshop or bestbuy so if you could provide us with links to tv from those sites it would be appreciated. Also what are some great brands for TV's. Were getting a plasma one and so far we are aiming at either Samsung, Panosnoic, Sony or LG? Are these all good choices.. Person with the awnser that satisfies us the most will get best awnser and 10 points...


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I personally like plasmas, for my use, but suggest an LCD for you, especially because of your xbox and PS3 use. First, assuming you will get a screen size at least 46", as you do have a 1080p signal through your game boxes, the Rolls Royce of LCDs in your general size is the Sony Bravia 46" LCD HDTV KDL-46XBR5.
You don't give a budget, so I suggest you also look at the 46" LCD 1080p from Panasonic, Toshiba, and Hitachi. Stay away from the "bargain" no-name TVs you've never heard of, like Ilo, Maxent, Insignia, Vzio, Olevia, and Element, and those names you associate with cameras and appliances, like Polaroid, Westinghouse, and RCA. Good luck, and have fun looking!

i know 2 people with 40 inch lcd hdtvs but the picture quality isnt good idk they have coxs hd reciever?




Tommy B


my tube tv is better picture quality i dont get it like my friends tvs are good hdtv they look real but the actual picture sucks like its fuzy i guess and like little pixals idk y is this


Answer
Your friends, most likely, aren't using an HD signal. SD on an HDTV does not look good. This is because the HDTV must invent a large number of pixels to fill-up the screen.
For example, in order to display a 480 SD picture on a 1080P set, the TV's processors must add 600 lines of picture.
Doing this degrades the picture.




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LCD HDTV clearer picture?




raian48


Recently bought a 42" LG LCD HDTV. Aside from purchasing a digital cable box, is there anyway to improve picture quality (thicker insulated coaxial, using an HDMI cable instead, etc)?


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Changing your cable (insulation, etc.) will do nothing. What you're really after is real HD images rather than analog or standard-def digital. Here are 5 things you need on a cable or satellite system to see real HD:

1. An HD television set.
2. An HD cable or satellite receiver.
3. A subscription to the companyâs HD channel package.
4. An HDMI cable (preferred) to connect the box to the TV, or at least a set of 5 component cables (red-blue-green video plus red-white audio).
5. You need to be watching a program thatâs actually being broadcast in HD, on an HD channel. (Some content on HD channels is actually standard-def.)

If any one of the above 5 items are missing on a cable or satellite system--no HD picture.

If you have a very good over-the-air antenna, all you need for HD reception is #1 and #5 above.

Note in the above discussion that âHDâ and âdigitalâ are not the same thing. For example, all satellite channels are digital, but many or most of them are stanard-def, not HD.

(There is actually another way to get HD channels on a cable system with no box, but it requires a 3rd tuner in the TVâQAMâand it requires QAM channels to be present on the cable system, which is not guaranteed. I only mention this option to make the answer fully complete, but in reality, QAM channels cannot be relied upon in all areas or indefinitely in any area.)

A 46-inch LCD HDTV without upconversion and connected via S-video...what'll be the picture quality on the tv?




Rooker





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I used to install cable/satellite and people who were getting HD programming installed would sometimes say the HD channels weren't clear enough. After 5 years of installing, my opinion is beauty is in the eye of the beholder. But coming from an ex-installer, I wouldn't brag that I had a tv connected through S-video. About the only difference you would see between that and a cable plugged directly from the wall is going to be the brightness of colors. This can give a false impression of a "good" picture. While S-video will definitely give brighter colors, your picture may still be distorted because of the simple fact that you have a non-hd picture being displayed on a HDTV. Trust me, you lose picture quality viewing non-HD channels on a HDTV because the picture has to be stretched more.




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Should I wait for the 2013 50 inch Plasma TVs to arrive?




cpalmsvibe


I need some advice. I am currently looking at the Panasonic TCP50ST50. I can get it for around $875 given the sales, CC discount, and points I have saved up. But, should I buy this TV now, or wait for the 2013 models to arrive. Here are my needs: I cannot go larger than 50 inch. Picture Quality is the number 1 priority. I have surround sound already set up. The TV will be an a basement that has windows, but still a dark room. I will be using it mostly for HDTV, Blue Ray DVD, and some gaming. I have a Wii U so I already have an ability to stream into my Netflix, Amazon Instant Video, and Hulu accounts. So the questions would be: approx how much will the 2013 50 inch models be? Is Panasonic still the best? And will the new features on the 50" models be worth the extra expense?


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You should consider the LED TV, tough the price is higher for that size. I find that the picture quality is better and the newer models are also equipped with a number of features (i.e.3D , direct internet connection, youtube streaming). Wait for the new models to be launched, so that the older models' price will drop. Samsung and Sony are also quite good choices.

If you collect all three stamps at McDonalds for their monopoly contest, do you automatically win that prize?




Zack and B


I've been playing the McDonald's monopoly thing and have almost collected all of one color and I want to know if you definitely win that prize.


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Ah, the McDonald's Monopoly game... chasing after that one color stamp to win the big prize. If only it was that simple.

First of all, if you like McDonald's and you are happy about winning a food prize, its ok to play. Here's how it breaks down:â¢Medium Fries ($1.75) â Odds 1 in 9, or 11.1% chance you win.
⢠Quarter Pounder w/ Cheese ($3.60) â Odds 1 in 44, or 2.3% chance you win.
⢠Small McCafe or Smoothie ($2.40) â Odds 1 in 44, or 2.3% chance you win.
⢠McFlurry ($2.55) â Odds 1 in 44, or 2.3% chance you win.
⢠Breakfast Sandwich ($2.65) â Odds 1 in 22, or 4.6% chance you win

The other instant prizes (winning a DVD rental from a Red Box) to headphones are tougher. The DVD is 1 in 101 and the odds go up from there.

Now for the challenge - getting the properties. The truth is that whatever property group you need, one space is much, much, much more difficult to get than the others. Take the Red group (Illinois, Indiana and Kentucky) which gives you one of 40 plane tickets - the odds of getting Indiana or Illinois are around 1 in 10. The odds of getting Kentucky Ave., however, is 1 in 15 million.

Here is a list of the odds for all of the properties (plus the toughest one of each set to obtain):
BROWN: Mediterranean Ave, odds 1 in 30 million wins $1,000.
⢠LIGHT BLUE: Vermont Ave, odds 1 in 40 million, wins $5,000.
⢠PINK: Virginia Ave, odds 1 in 200 million, wins $10,000
⢠ORANGE: Tennessee Ave, odds 1 in 602 million, wins Super Bowl tickets.
⢠RED: Kentucky Ave, odds 1 in 15 million, wins one of 40 plane tickets for two.
⢠YELLOW: Ventnor Ave, odds 1 in 300 million, wins $20,000
⢠GREEN: Pennsylvania Ave, odds 1 in 40 million, wins one of 15 Fiat cars.
⢠BLUE: Boardwalk, 1 in 602 million, wins $1,000,000 in $50,000 annual payments.
⢠RAILROADS: Short Line railroad, 1 in 150 million, wins a year's supply of gas.

Do you see the challenge? It's not getting two of the three properties, it's getting the extremely scarce third one.

Here, btw, are the odds for winning the non-food prizes:
40 point MyCoke Reward (or medium Coke) - 1 in 151
$5 McDonald's Arch card - 1 in 21,518
EA Sports $10 promo code - 1 in 161
$10 Shell Gift Card - 1 in 60,250
Hasbro Monopoly Board Game - 1 in 60,250
$25 Shell Gift Card - 1 in 86,071
Shutterfly 8x8 PhotoBook - 1 in 302
EA Sports Game - 1 in 35,441
$50 - 1 in 60,250
ur Beats Earphones - 1 in 4,061,000
$100 - 1 in 105,701
Panasonic Lumix TS20 Digital Still camera - 1 in 1,506,202
Beats by Dr. Dre Phil Speaker - 1 in 4,016,601
Headphones - 1 in 301,245,030
Panasonic Viera 50-inch Plasma HDTV - 1 in 10,401,541
$5,000 - 1 in 40,166,041
EA Sports NFL Game Experience - 1 in 10,041,541
Beaches Resorts Vacation - 4,634,539
Ace Hardware $7,500 Home Fix-Up - 1 in 31,710,004
NFL Pro Bowl Experience - 30,124,503
2013 Fiat 500 Hatchback - 1 in 60,249,006
2013 Fiat 500 Cabrio - 1 in 60,249,006
$20,000 - 1 in 200,830,020
$100,000 - 1 in 301,245,030

So the morale of the story is if you want to win Medium Fries, you have a good chance of going away happy; otherwise, don't count on anything else.




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Thursday, May 8, 2014

HDMI poor quality with HDTV?




keep c


Hi,
I'm using a Asus EAH 4870 graphic card connected to LG 32" Full HD TV with a DVI to HDMI connector.
The problem is my HDMI display is horrible. The display is blurry and even analog output is clearer then HDMI. I'd tried installing the latest driver for VGA but no avail. My current resolution is 1920 x 1080. Please advice what should i do.
My TV native resolution is 1920 x 1080p. I'd tried to switch to that resolution but still no go.



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I've also noticed poor HDMI video quality with Asus cards.

I bought an Asus EAH3450 video card for use in my HTPC, and when i hooked it up to my big-screen 1080p LCD HDTV (1920x1080 native) using a DVI-to-HDMI cable, it causes my TV to underscan the image (shrink the image down so there is a black border all the way around the edge of the screen). Underscan squishes the pixels and it looks blurry. No matter what I do, I can't get it to do 1:1 pixel mapping with my HDTV over the digital connection. When I connect the EAH3450 via analog VGA, it can do 1:1 pixel mapping but the HDTV sometimes syncs the signal wrong and it's off-center.

I have since swapped that Asus EAH3450 for a Sapphire HD4650 and I was able to get 1:1 pixel-mapping right out of the box using DVI-to-HDMI. I'm never buying Asus video cards ever again.

What is the best and cheapest Big Screen HDTV available?

Q. I'm looking for a 46" or 50" big screen TV. My budget is around $900 - $1100. I'm not to concerned with the type of TV, wether it's LCD, Plasma or Projection. Although, this new TVs main purpose is for gaming, so it must have HDMI and at least 720p. I'm also worried about latency as I've read that some newer televisions can be a little slow to display the image due to the image processing that takes place. Does anyone have any good recomendations as to a tv brand or type that fills all these criteria and is within my budget? I'm not opposed to purchasing online although I still want to stay within my budget after tax and shipping fees.


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I do in fact have a recomendation and it's one shared by most experts in the audio/visual field. At this point in time the Hitachi f59 series is the absolute best bang for the buck available on the market, bar none. LCD? Plasma? DLP? Nope, it's got every set below $3000 covered hands down in every relevant category, be it picture quality, gaming performance or maintenance cost. The fact is that CRT is still the benchmark all others are judged by and at this point in time a High Def rear projection set such as the Hitachi offers the savvy buyer all the goodies without the hassles.

The F59 series is available in 51, 57 and 65 inch screen sizes, and as to price, well lets just say that on a good sale day you can pick up the 65 for between $1000-$1200 and the 57 for $999. Personally, I'd wait for the annual 'After the Super Bowl' sales as most retailers really offer some blowout pricing at this time, many close to those of 'Black Friday'. It was 'Black Friday' which put the 51 inch version on my doorstep at $699 shipped and I couldn't be happier with this set, heck I'd have paid full price and still considered it a steal. Yes, it really IS that good! But don't just take my word for it, take a look for youself at some of the factors which lead me to this purchase.

For instance lets look at the bulbs, or should I say lack of. ALL of the others technologies require an arc lamp bulb to provide the light source and it does a wonderful job...for about two years. 18-24 months is the average life expectancy of these bulbs under normal viewing conditions, then its time for replacement at a cost of $200. Average that out over the ten plus years you'll watch your typical CRT rear projection set like the Hitachi with ZERO bulbs and you'll see just what the latest 'High Tech' is really worth.

As you're a gamer this is the best choice once again due to a few things, the foremost being response time. CRT doesn't have to measure pixel response in milliseconds because there are none, thus instant and true image representaion is there 24/7/365. This is critical when playing first person shooters such as Halo on Xbox Live as the lag associated with the other technologies allows the slightest bit of lag. Sure, a 10ms lag doesn't seem like much but it is the difference in that hitting and missing those vital split second shots, the difference between tea bagging an downed opponent or cursing yourself blue over why your 'dead on' head shot failed to take out the bad guy. Of course the fact you require an HDMI port tells me you're of the PS3 persuasion but this set does indeed have and support HDMI so that's another base covered. Oh, and screen 'Burn In' isn't really an issue either anymore so than any other set, in fact less if proper caution such as not leaving ANYTHING paused for extended periods of time are taken.

Now as far as movie watching goes I certainly hope you have access to a lot of DVDs because viewing them on this set is more addictive than heroin or internet porn. My personal collection grows by the week now, even movies I've seen a million times gain new life on this set. And as for cable, well I have digital cable and see NO reason to upgrade to HD because the Standard def stations would remain the same and the combo of digital and this TV make you swear you were watching true High Def when tuned to any of the Discovery Network channels.

I'll not even go into the realm of picture quality, suffice to say 1080i with the true blacks and true color representation only CRT can deliver is still king of the hill despite every attempt to knock it off. So go ahead and pull the trigger on one of these bad boys, I promise, you'll not be dissapointed in any way, shape or form. Good luck and happy viewing




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Best 40 inch lcd hdtv for under $600?




reno1051


I dont know a lot about tv's but I am wondering what would be the best lcd hdtv for around $600. I am definitely concerned with image quality and sound clarity, but my main concern is the video lag. my 52 inch tv in my den has a lag when scrolling with IO digital cable. from what i understand, some tv's have that problem and some dont (not sure the cause myself). anyway my main question is what is my best bet for a lcd hdtv for around $600. i am an avid video game player and movie watcher so a reliable and clear tv is what i am looking for. eventually i plan on getting a blu ray player as well.


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sharp,philips,and lg are cheap reliable tvs...they are around 40inch or 42inch..best buy/brandmarts

pannosic is good 649.00 at best buy 42 inch

best tv is sony bravia but sony is out of your league(price)

Two questions about HDTVs?




KidKay


Is it true that if someone had a huge 60 or 70 inch HDTV, it would look worse than someone one who has a 30 or 40 inch HDTV because the picture quality starts to decrease and get washed out at a particular size, so getting anything bigger will look worse? What is that "sweetspot" size that is the balance of the biggest sceen while the picture quality is still very good?

If I only live in a 1 bedroom aparment and in my small living room I sit about 6-8 feet away from my TV, so what is a good size to get that isn't too big or too small for that viewing distance?



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1) Is it true that if someone had a huge 60 or 70 inch HDTV, it would look worse than someone one who has a 30 or 40 inch HDTV because the picture quality starts to decrease and get washed out at a particular size, so getting anything bigger will look worse?

Half truth. While it is true that the bigger you make a picture, the worse it looks, 1080p is actually better beyond 50". You can take a 1080p picture and blow it up to the size of a movie theatre screen without hurting the picture quality.

2) What is that "sweetspot" size that is the balance of the biggest sceen while the picture quality is still very good?

50" + for 1080p
50" or less for 720p

3) If I only live in a 1 bedroom aparment and in my small living room I sit about 6-8 feet away from my TV, so what is a good size to get that isn't too big or too small for that viewing distance?

I have a 35" tv and sit about 5 feet away. You could go bigger if you wanted. 42" - 50" would probably be a good size.

Try going to a wallmart and stand 8 feet back from a TV and see if you like it.

- 17R3W




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Tuesday, May 6, 2014

What kind of 32" HDTV has the kind of picture quality that will blow my mind?




AJ


I am shopping for the best 32" HDTV with Picture in Picture for my bed room. I would like to have the kind of picture that has mind blowing performance that makes you feel like you are right there in the movie. I am also thinking about using it to watch avi movies from my computer. I was told to get a plasma tv with anything less than a 46" screen would be a waist of money. Any ideas of what I should be looking for? I already know to make sure it has a 15 pin VGA slot. What I'm concerned with is the best quality picture I can get in a 32" screen with picture in picture.


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i work in the electronics industry so here are a few things to think about. In the 32" size you should go lcd. they are lighter, last slightly longer, and use less power. 2nd most avi. movies are not very good quality so hd would be a waste. if you are downloading movies and they are around 700mb file sizes that is less than dvd quality. and last if u do want to hook it up to your computer and watch movies you want to get a video card with a dvi port and get a dvi to hdmi cable to your computer. that will give you a MUCH better picture than vga. and check out the samsungs. great tvs great reviews and thats actually what im using for my computer monitor right now

Hanspree 32" LCD HDTV overall picture and quality?




Tyler Ponz


There is one on Costco.Com for $269.00 which sounds like a great deal and I'd really like to replace my p.o.s. old TV. I'll probably use it for video games mostly so I just want to make sure it's durable, has good picture/sound etc. I've never heard of the brand so has anyone ever bought one of these?Anyone bought the one I'm talking about off of costco?


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Hanspree is a budget tv brand and would avoid makes you've never heard of especially if you are using it to play games on. Usually the panel itself a cheaper and so they put lower quality components inside, thus reducing overall reliability.

The best makes are Panasonic, Sony and Samsung. You could even go for an LG or Toshiba, and it will definitely be better than a Hanspree :)




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Is this a good gaming rig?




Bryce


A friend is helping me build a gaming computer, I don't know tons about them, but I know enough to be able to overclock and the like (what I intend to do with this actually) But this is a bit above what I know. So Is this a good rig for gaming? (apologies if my grammar is a tad off, I'm native German so English is not my first language.)

BLUETOOTH: USB Bluetooth 2.0 Adapter
CASE: Thermaltake Chaser MK-1 Full Tower Gaming Case W/ Side Panel Window
CASEUPGRADE: 12in Cold Cathode Neon Light
CD: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive
CD2: 24X Double Layer Dual Format DVD+-R/+-RW + CD-R/RW Drive
COOLANT: Standard Coolant
CPU: Intel® Core⢠i7-3820 Quad-Core 3.60 GHz 10MB Intel Smart Cache LGA2011
CASE FAN: Maximum 120MM Case Cooling Fans
FA_HDD: Vigor iSURF II Hard Disk Drive Cooling System
FAN: Corsair Hydro Series H110 High Performance Liquid Cooling System 280MM Radiator & Fan
HDD: 2TB (2TBx1) SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 64MB Cache 7200RPM HDD (Single Drive)
HDD 1TB x 2 (2 TB Capacity) Raid 0 Extreme Performance
HDD2: 1TB SATA-III 6.0Gb/s 32MB Cache 7200RPM
IEEE_CARD: IEEE 1394 CARD AND DRIVER
IUSB: Built-in USB 2.0 Ports
KEYBOARD: * AZiO Large Print KB505U Keyboard w/ Tri-color backlight
MEMORY: 16GB (4GBx4) DDR3/2133MHz Quad Channel Memory
MONITOR: 32" Widescreen 1920x1080 Sceptre X325BV-FHD LCD HDTV w/ Built-in Speakers, VGA & HDMI-Input
MOTHERBOARD: (SLI/CrossFireX Support) MSI X79A-GD45 Plus Intel X79 Chipset Quad Channel DDR3 ATX Mainboard w/ Winki 3, OC Genie II, 7.1 HD Audio, GbLAN, 3 Gen3 PCIe X16 & 4 PCIe X1
MOUSE: Razer Deathadder 6400dpi 2013 Essential Ergonomic Gaming Mouse
NETWORK: Onboard Gigabit LAN Network
OS: Microsoft® Windows 8 Pro (64-bit Edition)
POWERSUPPLY: 850 Watts - Thermaltake Smart Series SP-850M 80 Plus Bronze Modular Power Supply
SOUND: ASUS Xonar DG 5.1 Channels PCI Xonar DG Sound Card
USB: PPA External 4-Port USB 2.0 Silver Star Hub
VIDEO: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 4GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card
VIDEO2: NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 2GB 16X PCIe 3.0 Video Card
WNC: PCI Wireless 802.11n 150Mbps Network Interface Card

Altogether it will cost me about $3010.

He assures me this would be able to play Battlefield 3 on dual monitors, or Skyrim with 150+ Graphics Mods installed.

What do the good people of Yahoo Answers think?



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It is definitely something i wish I could afford...The only problem I see here is that the power supply might not be enough for both those video cards. The 680 needs at least 550w and the 640 needs at 350w so, you need a better power supply for it. Other than that..it's a really good computer with tons of stuff.




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Is this a good TV for the money?




Andrew


I'm going to be getting a new TV soon and I'd like some opinions about a so-called 'smart' TV I'm considering. Back in the day I had no trouble weighing the different features of TV's, but this is a new age, I don't know too much about the smart TV's. I mean, I know the basics- that they allow you to run apps and are good with pictures and thumb drive content, but that's about the extent of my knowledge. Anyway, the TV is a "VIZIO model number E420i-B0 42" 1080p 120Hz LED Smart TV HDTV" It's a 2014 model yet it's 50 bucks cheaper than a similar 2013 Vizio. I'm not sure if that's good news or bad news. Anyway, if any people who know TV's could check it out on Amazon or Walmart, I'd appreciate any informed opinions. (and all I'll really be using it for is my PS3, Blu Rays and TV)
Grumpy Mac: Wow! Thank you for the heads up... My current TV is a Vizio that I got back in 2008 and it was great for the money. I had no idea that they had sold the company to China! So Vizio is off my list.

Ron: I hope you check back because I want to ask you about the picture in regards to the refresh rate. I've heard that you really want to have a 120 mHz refresh rate MINIMUM. It supposedly really makes the picture much better for sports and action. The model you listed was only 60 mHz. Did you notice this to be true?
Thanks to everyone who responded. You've given me a couple good choices with the Samsung & LG suggestions!



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First - Vizio has admitted that their televisions are un-repairable (do a google search if you want to confirm this). The low prices are attractive but when it breaks after a few months - you toss it and buy something better.

Second - While "smart" TV's are nice, you can probably buy a WD TV Play box ($70) or a Roku 3 ($99) and get BETTER streaming and video playback features, but save the $300 bump to move into a smart model.

Get a well-rated Samsung or LG without the smart feature and add one of the above media streamers. You will be better off and save some money.

Hope this helps.

Which Desktop should I get?




rik


Difference between these two desktops?
They are both Dell XPS 8500. Which one should I get? There is a 50 $ price difference.
First One-
3rd Gen Intel® Core⢠i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core⢠i5 processor
Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.

Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Create custom DVDs and CDs.

1TB Serial ATA hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics

Feature 1GB GDDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.

4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 high-speed wireless LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.

Bluetooth 4.0 interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.

Built-in Ethernet LAN
With RJ-45 connector for quick and easy wired Web connection.

Microsoft Windows 8 operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials and more. Includes 1-month trial of Microsoft Office 365.

There is also Internal high-definition 7.1 Performance Audio with Waves MaxxAudio
IT is 749.99 $.

Here is the other one.
3rd Gen Intel® Core⢠i5-3350P processor
Features a 6MB cache and 3.1GHz processor speed with Turbo Boost up to 3.3GHz.
Intel® Core⢠i5 processor

Features smart 4-way processing performance with a speed boost.
Intel® Turbo Boost Technology
Automatically speeds up your processor when your PC needs extra performance.
8GB DDR3 SDRAM
For multitasking power, expandable to 32GB.
Multiformat DVD±RW/CD-RW drive
Lets you create custom DVDs and CDs.
1TB Serial ATA III hard drive (7200 rpm)
Offers spacious storage and fast read/write times. The 16MB cache provides enhanced performance.
AMD Radeon HD 7570 graphics
Feature 1GB DDR5 dedicated video memory for lush images with intricate detail. HDMI output for connection to an HDTV.
19-in-1 media reader
Supports Secure Digital, Secure Digital High Capacity, miniSD, microSD, MultiMediaCard, Reduced-Size MultiMediaCard, MultiMediaCard Plus, MultiMediaCard micro, RD MultiMediaCard Plus and Compact Flash I/II formats.
Also supports SmartMedia, Memory Stick, Memory Stick Duo, Memory Stick PRO, Memory Stick PRO Duo, Memory Stick Micro, xD-Picture Card and Microdrive formats.
4 USB 3.0 and 6 USB 2.0 ports
For fast digital video, audio and data transfer.
Built-in Dell Wireless 1703 LAN (802.11b/g/n)
Connect to the Internet without wires.
Bluetooth 4.0 + LE interface
Easily link with other Bluetooth-enabled devices, such as a mobile phone or MP3 player.
Built-in 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN
For quick and easy wired Web connection.
Microsoft Windows 8 64-bit operating system preinstalled
Provides a stable platform for word processing, Web navigation, gaming, media storage and more.
Software package included
With CyberLink Media Suite Essentials.

THERE is also
Integrated 7.1-channel with Waves MaxxAudio

THIS one is 679.99$






Which one should I get? I am really confused. Can u also tell me the difference between the two Ethernet types, GDDR5 vs DDR5 and the sound systems and also are the hard drive speeds make any difference with SATA and SATA III. At last and tell me which one is bang for the buck. Thank you in advance. Please describe of why you know.



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The $679.99 desktop seems to be a better buy since it has a memory card reader. The addition of a memory card reader allows you to read memory cards such as those from digital cameras and a few other devices to be used.

The Ethernet ports are the same since the desktops are the same model which, I presume, uses the same motherboard. The different types of Ethernet LAN are the theoretical speeds that the Ethernet is able to handle, most if not all new computers in 2013 come with 10/100/1000 Mbps Ethernet LAN. The more speeds do not matter since everything is restricted by internet speeds by your internet provider (Verizon, Comcast,etc...)or by networking equipment in your home. If you connect to your internet with a cable to your router or modem, the Dell Ethernet LAN is used. If you use WiFi, then the Dell wireless LAN is used.

There is no difference between GDDR5 and DDR5 since they are labelled under the amd radeon 7570 card which is a dedicated card with its own memory. DDR5 is GDDR5 when it is under a graphics card. A dedicated card is for better performance and graphics for gaming or videos.

Hard Drives in pre-built computers are hard to find out, but again there should not be a difference since they only have one hard drive but the xps 8500 has its hard drive connected to a SATA III port.

The sound systems does not make any difference as many integrated sound systems are sufficient enough. You may have to buy separate speakers for either of the computers which adds to your computer costs since new computers may not come with speakers.

The $679.99 model is better since it costs less and has the same specs and a memory card reader. Keep in mind there are other things that may increase the price of your desktop such as taxes and additional items that are not included such as speakers and monitors. If you are buying from a store, haggle with the manager for a better price, be sure to be kind to them. Best regards to you




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Monday, May 5, 2014

Anyone know where I can download the torrent for the 2013 BAFTA?




Nadya


I want to watch the 2013 BAFTA, but I can't find the torrent for it so far. Can anyone give me the link to download the torrent for it? Thanks.


Answer
i found it here:
torrent download site

http://fenopy.se/torrent/british+film+academy+awards+2013+hdtv+xvid+afg/OTYzNTQ4Ng

How much do hdtv prices drop over a years time?




Tyler


Hello, I'm planning on saving up for a Samsung LED HDTV. I'd like it to be 55 inches or more, I don't really care to have smart technology, and I'd love for it to be one of the ultra slim ones. It seems for 55 inches I'll be paying about 1100 dollars, for 60 inches its 1300 dollars, and any more than that, they automatically add the smart technology so its 2,500 or above. But I was just wondering how much a tv's price may drop in about a year from now. I've seen that 55 inch LED's used to be 2200 dollars but now they are 800-1200. How much do these prices usually drop in about a year with the new technology?

This is the tv I plan on buying:
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+60%26%2334%3B+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+120Hz+-+HDTV/6847446.p?id=1218809261672&skuId=6847446



Answer
It's a tough thing to figure.

A particular model that you like may have a limited shelf-life. Manufacturers tend to make new models in order to keep prices up. Though the price of model 55-123LED (making this model number up) may be $1500 right now...conventional wisdom means that this model should be cheaper next year. The problem is that the manufacturer stops making this model and replaces it with the 55-321LED. Though it is completely identical to the old one...it is a 2013 model and therefore will still be worth the $1500 as a 'current' model.

The best time to purchase last years model is just before/just after the new ones hit the shelves. Stores will cut prices to make room for the new ones. If you wait to long though...you will find last years models hard to find.

A couple of tips for you:
A Good sale can happen anytime. It doesn't have to be Black Friday, Columbus Day, etc. Keep an eye on weekly ads from the major retailers in your area...as well as the online shops. With Price-Matching (which most major retailers offer)...anyone's sale could be a sale for your local store.

Don;t be afraid to ask for a discount. You have to believe that EVERYTHING is negotiable. You don;t have to be rude about it...just a simple "Is there any other way to save money on this TV?" I got 5% off my TV at Fry's Electronics simply by calling the manager over and asking if they're was any way he could save a few bucks (told him I was just a bit short on covering the full cost + taxes). Salesman/managers may know of coupons, etc that can save a few bucks.




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Sunday, May 4, 2014

Is there anyone else besides me that dislikes HDTV picture quality?




burdenofdr


I have seen a lot of HDTVs â in stores and in homes, one that were supposedly good, ones that were supposedly mediocre â and in various conditions â dark room, lit room, from up close, from far away, watching stuff made for HD and stuff not made for HD â and, though I admit there is a crispness to the image, it also always looks pixely to me somehow â or something. And I don't just mean when the signal messes up. All the time. I seem to especially notice this when there is a big block of one color on the screen, like a shadowed area. I notice morphing boxy shapes in the color. Also, something seems overly harsh about the image â not the comfortably soft glow around the edges that you get on regular television. I know I'm in a minority. If I google things like "I love HDTV" or "I like HDTV" i can get thousands of hits, but if I google "I dislike HDTV" or "I hate HDTV" I'm getting maybe a few dozen relevant hits. Does anybody else here feel this way but me?


Answer
Is there anyone else besides me that dislikes HDTV picture quality?

No, and here is the reason. Think back to when dvds first came out the quality was all over the place with the encoding for the dvd, ie. some companies merely dumped a lossy ntsc vid on dvd or didn't spend the time to properly encode the source for the new format. so what you had at first didnt really look much better.

Also remember that not all HD channels air 1080i/1080p/720p all day long, most at the moment will only air the premium grade stuff during prime time.

As for the pixelation your seeing with the new tvs thats more do with the programming and compression ratio. Heavily compressed Dvds and digital cable/sat channels also suffer from that problem. The companies are trying to package more in to whats available. here is another quick example, one hdtv ota channel can be used to transmit four standard definition digital tv channels or one hdtv.


Some of the color issues you probably having are probably from the style of the tv. projection screen HDTV needs to be viewed away from direct sunlight to get the best experience. LCD you have to worry viewing the tv from an angle not directly in front. DLP tvs seem to have the best and most consistent picture.

Keep in mind what source is connected when your checking out HDTVs as the soruces could be: Dvd, cable/sat, analog, or Over the air (OTA) HD.

HDTV picture quality?




Gap Face


I got an HDTV a while ago and my friends and I cant tell the difference from my 32" HDTV from my friends 23" SDTV. My HDTV settings are at standard because I dont really no how to make the picture better by custom picture quality. Most people say that should be fine but some tell me I should change it. Also some people say that I should turn down the sharpness all the way down but what should I do for the contrast brightness and color? This HD DVD player is the only HD thing I got besides my cable box and that looks normal to. My HDTV is the samsung LN-S3251D which Cnet said was the best 32" LCD HDTV last year. So what should I do with the settings? My HDTVs native resolution is 720p and the movies I buy have good Picture quality from what highdef digest says. So what should I do?
yes I am watching HD DVDs and also HD channels from comcast



Answer
Forget the picture settings...To get an HD picture you must have the signal coming from your devices connected by HDMI OR COMPONENT inputs to the TV set first.

Then your devices must be set to 720P in the video output part of the device's menu.

Then the SOURCE of the actual signal must be an HD signal
Your cable box must be tuned to an HD station and the SHOW must have the HD box showing up on the Guide....

As for the HD DVD player, you must have an HD-DVD disc for HD, and it CAN'T be an old movie converted to HD usage.

All these hoops you must jump thru....sheesh !

But....I PREFER to test HD setup by going to Discovery Channel's HD Theater station...they are the best HD signal to test with...
Especially the commercials...like the one with the ANTs crawling around or the mountains in them.
There you will see the DETAIL of the small critters and plants.

And it's a quick and easy test for your TV and the Cable signal.




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I would like to buy a 42-47 inches 3D tv?




de elenda


I don't know much about led, LCD or plasma. I just want have great 3d experience and it should have good picture quality. Can anyone suggest which tv should I buy?

Or should I wait till 2013 to buy one..?
P.s. I don't care about Internet and other fancy stuff



Answer
3D technology has not been a big hit in the electronic industry. At this time there are only around 130 titles available in 3D blu ray disc movies and they are mainly animated movies from disney. Keep in mind that to watch in 3D you will need the following: 3D HDTV, 3D blu ray disc player ot a game console, 3D blu ray disc movie or 3D video game and 3D glasses. You also have to sit in front of the tv to get the 3D effect. Go online to Home Theater Magazine and read the reviews on 3D HDTV, along with the pro and con of each technology. Panasonic Plasma is the only Plasma tv they recommend. They also have more pllasma tv being recommended than any type of tv from other manufacturer. Hope this will help you out.

3D related question?Please Answer!!?




Praveen


I have a sony bravia 40 inch 3D LED HDTV.I want to download life of pi in 3D from torrent.In the torrent file it is showing 2 same pictures in one screen like this-
http://static.yifytorrents.com/attachments/Life_of_Pi_2012_3D/vlcsnap_2013_03_05_08h29m20s161_med.png
So when i download this and view it in 3d on my tv...will the movie be displyed in 2 screens or converted in 1 screen when i turn 3D on my tv?Please answer!



Answer
It is Side by side 3d Movie. It is also called SBS 3d.It will be played as single screen when you play it on your TV. Enjoy your 3d TV. You can search on Torrent with SBS 3d keyword.

Other 3d Version is IMAX,Anaglyph.

I recommend you watch Final Destination 4 and 5, Journey to the center of the earth for better 3d effects.




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