Q. My tv got broken (wont get into details) but it needs a new panel which they told me would cost over 800 which is more then the actual price i paid for the tv. So it is sitting uselessly in my room. Can i trade it in somewhere to get a rebate for another tv or something?
A. Your best bet is to list it on craigslist.org or ebay for parts. List the brand name and the exact model number. If the screen is destroyed and that's why it's dead, that means that all the other parts are probably good. Flat panel TVs have a high failure rate for power supplies and boards, they are very sought after. I'm sure someone has the same TV and needs parts. Wherever you list it, make it very clear why the panel is bad so that buyers can judge what might still be useful.
How to hook up the new HDTV to replace the old regular tv that is controlled by DISH NETWORK in the other room?
Q. The #2 remote from Dish Network controls the old tv fine, but how do I hook up the the new HDTV. There is only one box, next to the main tv. It appears there is a little attenna on the back of the box, if that does anything.
A. Yes the best thing is to call the customer support - all you need is the codes for the new tv so the remote knows how to operate the new tv. 1-800-344-3474
Also just for your knowledge - tv2 is standard definition. So if your wanting HD on that tv you will need to have it as tv1 on a HD reciever. The reason tv2 is standard is because it uses a co-axial cable. And yes a hd tv will work just fine on a sd connection. If you wanting hd you also need to subscribe to hd programming.
One last thing if you do have a hd receiver (models, vip 211,vip 411, vip 612,vip622, vip722, and shortly the vip 922 you need to use hdmi cabling to run from the back of receiver to the tv to deliver the best picture possible. When I hooked up my tv I refused to pay box store prices for hdmi wiring and asked in here in yahoo answers for cheap places to buy wires and someone gave me an excellent place.
www.monoprice.com
The hdmi wire I got from them I could have a truck run over and it would still work and I paid less than 8 buck for 6ft cords. I got the kind rated for wall installation and truth be told their almost too good - they're so strong they don't want to bend easily. Next time I'm not getting the wall mountable ones. Otherwise if you wanting hd and you have the tv and you have the receiver and programming but not the wiring your bottlenecking the signal and you won't get 1080.
If you just bought the new tv as a replacement and don't care for hd then your fine as is to hook it up as tv2.
too see the model receiver you have you can look on the lower left front of the box and it should give a number like for instance for the sd (322, 522, or 625). Unless it an old relic receiver if should show it there :)
Also just for your knowledge - tv2 is standard definition. So if your wanting HD on that tv you will need to have it as tv1 on a HD reciever. The reason tv2 is standard is because it uses a co-axial cable. And yes a hd tv will work just fine on a sd connection. If you wanting hd you also need to subscribe to hd programming.
One last thing if you do have a hd receiver (models, vip 211,vip 411, vip 612,vip622, vip722, and shortly the vip 922 you need to use hdmi cabling to run from the back of receiver to the tv to deliver the best picture possible. When I hooked up my tv I refused to pay box store prices for hdmi wiring and asked in here in yahoo answers for cheap places to buy wires and someone gave me an excellent place.
www.monoprice.com
The hdmi wire I got from them I could have a truck run over and it would still work and I paid less than 8 buck for 6ft cords. I got the kind rated for wall installation and truth be told their almost too good - they're so strong they don't want to bend easily. Next time I'm not getting the wall mountable ones. Otherwise if you wanting hd and you have the tv and you have the receiver and programming but not the wiring your bottlenecking the signal and you won't get 1080.
If you just bought the new tv as a replacement and don't care for hd then your fine as is to hook it up as tv2.
too see the model receiver you have you can look on the lower left front of the box and it should give a number like for instance for the sd (322, 522, or 625). Unless it an old relic receiver if should show it there :)
What is the difference between a 1080p and 720p hdtv?
Q. I'm looking into buying a new tv and am looking at two different tvs. One is a 1080p and is $800. The other is $450 but is only a 720p. What is the difference between the pixel count visually (they are both 42" plasmas) and how can this affect blu-rays and video games? Sources appreciated.
A. I've tested both types of displays in 24, 27, 32, 40, 42, and 48 inch. In the TVs I tested, there is a difference in all of those screens above 32 inches. 1080p gives superior clarity. Not that 720 is bad on, say, a 42 inch display, but the difference is noticeable on the sets I've seen.
It can be extra noticeable if you use the TV as a computer monitor. You really see the difference with small text fonts.
You should make the same test yourself. Look at the picture on store model TVs in operation, and judge for yourself if 720p is adequate on a larger screen. If you like it, then go for it and save a little money. But if you want the best clarity possible, especially if you go with a Blue-ray DVD player, you're going to want a 1080p screen.
It can be extra noticeable if you use the TV as a computer monitor. You really see the difference with small text fonts.
You should make the same test yourself. Look at the picture on store model TVs in operation, and judge for yourself if 720p is adequate on a larger screen. If you like it, then go for it and save a little money. But if you want the best clarity possible, especially if you go with a Blue-ray DVD player, you're going to want a 1080p screen.
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