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Thread: I bought the HDTV..

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    I bought the HDTV..

    You guys have helped me down the path of HDTV knowledge,etc. Yesterday, I bit the bullet and bought a Samsung 56" rear project DLP 1080p. Being delivered tommorrow (wouldn't fit upright in my SUV. They void warranty if u lay it flat?!). Wall unit was delivered/installed today and Comcast arrives Monday to set up HD. I was impressed with the High Def of course but the 1080i signal on this set they showed me in store was outstanding. This set will do 1080P which is double the lines of resolution of a 1080i. Of course, you won't see those signals till end of this year I'm told. As you guys advised, I insisted on a test of a real live TV signal (non HD) and it was OK ( not great)and varied by station. CNN and Fox news were OK, Sportscenter was excellent, So I'm compromising on the current signal till more HD is available (now Comcast has only about 10 channels but most sporting events are in HD) and later on 1080p. Oh well. Ended up w a 56" only becuz found out it would fit in the opening for a few $ more w same technology.
    So the adventure begins (probably quickly followed by buyers remorse?! ). I'm looking fwd to seeing "24" next Monday in HD!!! Thanks guys!! You all helped a lot!! Did I do OK??
    Jerry

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    Congrats, Jerry! Enjoy!
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    Super Jerry, you did good.
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    Packers in HD on a 56" DLP TV. It just don't get any better.

    Congrats Jerry. I'm sure you'll enjoy it.

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    Just in time for the Yankees Red sox games next week

    My old fashioned 36" CRT has been having some problems this year with the shadow mask....someone remnd me why I am trying to keep it going again when I see all these great TV's for sale now?

    I think you did great...that would be the direction i would go if I bought a new TV.

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    Jerry, a new TV is the same as a new tool...no pictures, it didn't happen!
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    Yeah, where are the pics???
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    Congrats, Jerry!!! Man, I bet that'll be wonderful watching the Pack on that bad boy. Almost like having Brett right in the room with you!!! (I'll be watching the games in my shop, as usual, on the old 27" CRT. )

    Can't wait to see the pics of that beast tomorrow after it's delivered!!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by John Miliunas
    Can't wait to see the pics of that beast tomorrow after it's delivered!!!
    He could'a taken some pics at the showroom!
    Yer letting him off too easy!
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bruce Page
    Jerry, a new TV is the same as a new tool...no pictures, it didn't happen!
    ditto ......

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris Padilla
    Yeah, where are the pics???
    and ditto again!!! lol

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    Late delivery

    They just called and said would be delivered between 6-8 PM Tommorrow ( a bit late in the day?!). The suspense mounts.......Alrite, I'll try to get pics for you guys. Thursday OK?? Gives me a little time to sand off the "sample/not for resale" mark.. Won't be able to have HDef until Monday which will make a better picture
    Jerry

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    [quote=Tim Morton]Just in time for the Yankees Red sox games next week

    Hey Tim I saw on TV the last 2 games of the NYY-Boston series. Liked the young reliever and the final game 5-3 score. Didn't know there was another series this quick. Nervous about their chances but Schilling and Beckett started strong AND NY has the 2 injuries : Matsui and Sheffield but they are still loaded with talent!! Still Hopeful.
    I can't believe how great SPORTS are in HDTV!! Its even keeping me out of the shop!!
    Jerry

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    I don't think you'll have any regrets. Samsung was one of my top choices when I was looking too. I ended up with a Sharp 55" and after 3 years, I still like it.
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    Thumbs down

    Allright...it'll be delivered tonight but after lots of your polite picture nudging , here's some previews. This is the wall unit delivered yesterday to house the new toy(yeah I know I should've built it but I'm busy and slow and LOML happened to like this. Its not great wood IMHO but finished. it looks OK. I'd rather solid cherry and my hatchet work). The 2nd shot will show the cave in it ready to hold the new bad boy. I prewired most of this today. So we'll see. Real pics of HDTV will follow, I promise.
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