rob answers:

I think you need something specially made…I used to have a cabinet in Mahogany, but nothing like as big as that….if you look on line under bespoke furniture I am sure you will find a cabinet maker able to do it.

rob answers:

Visit manufacturers sites as they usually give the outside dimensions of their TVs

rob answers:

It depends on the TV, whether you will leave it on the stand or wall mount it…

Just throwing measurments at you won’t work. Once you decide on the TV, the manual will have the dimensions. If you want to build before you get the TV, go to the manufacturer’s site and see if you can download the manual. The measurements will be near the end… Along with the environmentals (like if you need to build-in an exhaust fan to get the heat out)…

For example, the Panasonic plasmas are pretty rectangular – but the Samsungs have a curved bottom… So… Which measurement do you want?

rob answers:

D_Icon is wrong (on several counts)

This set is capable of 720p only. I do not know where you are but in the US, $1265 for a 42 inch 720p set is not a good price.

Http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_video

Quote “A common resolution used in HD Ready LCD TV panels is 1366 × 768[2] pixels instead of the ATSC Standard 1280 × 720 pixels. This is due to maximization of manufacturing yield and resolution of VGA, VRAM that comes with a 768 pixel format. Hence, LCD manufacturers adopt the 16:9 ratio compatible for the HD Ready 1080p standard.”

Without having a 720p and 1080p set side by side with the same signal, I doubt most people would be able to tell the difference. We have a 720 p set in out house along with a 1080p set and we love both of them. As far as the cost, with exchange rates and all, I’m simply not qualified to say if that is a good price or not. It would not be all that good here, but your situation is different. If you can afford it and like the set, go for it. Good luck!

rob answers:

You have a great tv. The resolution in the new sets is so good that you don’t have to sit far away from them to save your eyes from strain. You will have great luck with your 67 inch for gaming. These DLP sets have not lasted a long time so buy the bigger one when this one dies. Read more at www.HDGURU.com and www.AVSFORUM.com..

rob answers:

Bext Buy look at the reviews and the comments on ‘Futureshop.ca’ not a lot of good reviews as to service and their products being delivered as to what they ordered.

Now as for the TVs of course the 32″ LG is a good TV yet consider the source and what is their warranty at least with Best Buy you know what they stand for……

rob answers:

Believe it or not some TV’s do have 3D conversion technology.

See this article from CNET:

http://news.cnet.com/3d-tv-faq/

That being said, 2D -> 3D conversion doesn’t seem to work to well at all.

From the CNET article:

Simulated 3D: The Blu-ray via Samsung’s 2D > 3D system

Our first experience with Samsung’s 2D-to-3D conversion system, which is designed to let you watch just about any source in 3D (except the TV’s own built-in streaming services, which include Vudu), made us somewhat nauseous.

Even with material as suitable as “Avatar” on Blu-ray, 2D-to-3D on the Samsung needs a lot more work. We used the default Movie mode and default 3D settings in our test, and watched about an hour total. At times we felt that twinge in the stomach again, and after watching we felt disoriented.

Slow scenes with little camera movement were the easiest to watch, and provided the most pleasing 3D effect, but once the action increased, so did our feeling of discomfort. … We paid more attention to the rolling and pitching in our stomachs than to the screen; we had no such issues watching the 2D version (or 3D in the theater, for that matter).

At times, the 3D effect was pronounced, such as when the camera took in the computer screens at the base, or when when Jake and Naytiri examine the skeleton in Chapter 17. We also appreciated the increased depth of field in some long shots, like the hallway in Chapter 3. At other times, the 3D effect was minor or essentially nonexistent, such as when the Jake wheels through the lab to see his avatar on the tank. We also noticed that sometimes the system would pick certain objects to push unnaturally into the foreground, like the edge of a desk in Chapter 4. This inconsistency became annoying, and we found ourselves yearning for the fixed perspective of 2D fairly quickly.

We also noticed that already fake-looking blue-screen effects were made more-so by the simulated 3D effect. On memorable moment came at the 25-minute mark, when the soldier exiting the chopper and walking in the foreground appeared completely divorced from the scene behind him, like a high-tech cardboard cutout.

We also saw some crosstalk, or ghostly outlines around objects, such as around Jake’s wheelchair in Chapter 24.

All told we are impressed, as before, that the 2D-to-3D conversion system on the Samsung works at all. But if you’re expecting it to come anywhere near the comfort level and “wow” factor of true 3D, you’ll be disappointed.

- 17R3W

EDIT: I guess the short answer is neither. My advice would be go the store and try it out. Watch 5 – 10 minutes of “faked” 3D on each, and see if you care for either.

rob answers:

Just make it short and simple to you >
you own an world first class quality Trinitron WEGA TV. CRT TV rich in colour display / pure dark / black colour.smooth pictures with out motion blur. Well balance in contrast ratio – brightness.
None of any LCD TV even high end high prices closed to CRT such kind of smooth pictures and performance .
All LCD TV with motion blur , hi end models by quality brand less motion blur , LCD TV unable to display pure black colour.
Those up grade from CRT TV to LCD TV take somethings to ” accept it ” or totally disappointed .
I don’t think you can except such ” poor quality pictures ” if you use to Sony Trinitron !
Get an Samsung / Sony / Sharp high end LCD TV maybe okay , but take sometimes to ” accept it “.
Change to Samsung / LG / Sharp / Sony entry level models even mid end models . You will REGRET .
Get an local house buyer brand / budget brand low quality LCD TV ( Vizio is one of the budget brand )
beware of ” blood pressure “, could make it a little high . Unless you old TV is just an very normal low quality TV.
Plasma is PREFECT . About CRT quality. New Panasonic Plasma technology with out burn in / over heat issue . 60,000 hours life time as good as any LCD/LED. Lower power consumption. IS EXCELLENCE . Prices too ! Joint the smart for big screen HD TV >

http://www.plasmatvreviews.org.uk/articles/plasma-television-sales-showcased-record-growth/

http://www.startribune.com/lifestyle/63288357.html?elr=KArks7PYDiaK7DUHPYDiaK7DUiacyKUnciatkEP7DhUr

if you looking screen size below 42 inc. LED TV ( LCD0LED BACK LIGHT ) is very close to Plasma performance . I should said , you will still HAPPY for it. But that only from Samsung / LG / Sony / Sharp LED TV. Not other brand. Those budget local house brand LED TV just LCD quality not up to real LED TV quality.
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if you want somethings compare to Sony Trinitron WEGA , only 2 option
check it out . Samsung / LG / Sony / Sharp LED TV , there should have PIP models.
The best still Panasonic Plasma. Prefect .
Other ? Very sure , simply regret believe me. Don’t take risk !

rob answers:

I would suggest Samsung LN32B650 32-Inch 1080p 120 Hz LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color.Auto Motion Plus 120Hz for amazingly fluid motion,great picture with 100,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio,fast 4ms response time
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001U3Y8NG?ie=UTF8&tag=computer0bd-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=B001U3Y8NG

rob answers:

You have to open “display properties” and choose to extend your desktop onto that monitor.
Make sure you unplug it and plug it back in, and see if it recognizes it as a monitor (It’ll make a sound like you plugged in a usb device). If it makes three quick noises that are all low-pitched, it’s likely your hardware requires some kind of drivers that aren’t available. It’s possible that it’s your video card that needs drivers in order for the S-video-out to work.
Holdthe Windows key (between CTRL and ALT) and “Pause|Break”, and it should open your system properties.
In there, go to the Device manager (I believe in Win7, it’s on the left side near the top). Check for anything with an X or exclamation over it. Also, check in “Display Adapters” and see if your other monitor is listed there.
Hope this helps!

rob answers:

Well here’s your answer. Either will work. Basically what you are comparing is a tv that has the ability to display an HD signal from another source (like a PS3 or a digital cable box), and a set that can retrieve HD signals from the air with an antenna. (HD-ready monitor and an HD Television respectively). If you buy an HD-ready set at Wal-Mart it wil work just fine if you are using a PS3 on it as long as you use the right hook-ups from the back of the PS3 to the back of the tv. The proper wires are known as Component RCA cables.

rob answers:

You probably won’t be able to notice the difference between 720p and 1080p in that size range. However you will be stuck getting an LCD, so get one with the highest refresh rate possible, especially if you plan on getting one towards the larger end of that spectrum. 120 Hz is much better than 60 Hz when it comes to playing back movies, but such LCDs will still not be perfect in response time; for that, keep your old CRT or get a plasma.
Some good brands of LCD in that range include Sony, Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Toshiba, and Sharp.

rob answers:

Well lets start off by saying that that first answer you got shows that level of moronic ignorance out there in America today. They don’t question the Fox News viewers intelligence because they are Fox News watchers but rather that the viewer doesn’t follow in lock step with the point of view that they personally hold. This leads us into next question; it is not that the others are less “pro-American” as it may look, they are pushing an agenda/propaganda that they want you to believe instead. It make them upset when you think for yourself and don’t drink the koolaid they are passing out. We live in a global society and there is no way out of that, they just want to be crowned kings & worshiped as important people instead of just doing their job honestly. “Check every fact on every channel for your own good…read, watch, ask questions and never believe that anyone knows everything!” Good luck to you in life my friend!

rob answers:

I occasionally find myself watching fox but they are pretty bias.

Honestly I watch them to see the opposite side of the news. They’re pretty radical with the information they report on.

I honestly prefer to read the news. I’m Ol’skool

rob answers:

Seems to me, they are more for the Republican Party then the Democratic Party. No, they are not fair and balanced. Not, at all.

rob answers:

No i have not, just pakgeonews

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TV. Cable box has nothing to do with it.

rob answers:

Right what you have do is plug the normal cable in and the hdmi at the same time go to settings and change display setting click it video output setting you will have av multi /scart change that to hdmi and search for the ps3

rob answers:

What is the your TVs make/model and what is the model of your theater system?
I think you need to pick one type of connection,for example for HDMI you would connect the PS3 to your theater system and then from your theater system to your TV using another HDMI cable.
Or you could connect your PS3 to the TV then from the TV to the theater system.It depends on your theater system and TV.

rob answers:

First you ps3 needs a hdmi cable like this

http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FPlaystation-PS3-HDMI-HD-Cables%2Fdp%2FB000Y1X3S6%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Delectronics%26qid%3D1219575890%26sr%3D8-2&tag=tubeblog-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

And does your TV just have one HD in port?
If so then you’ll need a switch like this
http://www.amazon.com/gp/redirect.html?ie=UTF8&location=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.amazon.com%2FGalaxy-Switch-Remote-Control-Direct%2Fdp%2FB00151E3VA%3Fie%3DUTF8%26s%3Dmiscellaneous%26qid%3D1219576024%26sr%3D8-4&tag=tubeblog-20&linkCode=ur2&camp=1789&creative=9325

rob answers:

Ask him to measure the width and depth of his tv. See if those dimensions will fit on your stand without anything hanging over the sides or back. Give him the measurements of your stand and let him make up his own mind.

rob answers:

Bed bath and beyond, target or walmart sometimes have cute things for bedrooms

rob answers:

Well, sturdy and cheap can’t be used in the same sentence… However, inexpensive and sturdy can. Too bad you didn’t tell us what exactly your budget is, since your inexpensive and other people’s inexpensive just might not be the same, budget wise… But hey, I’ll give it a shot…

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rob answers:

Are you talking about these things?:

http://www.asseenontvguys.com/bed-furniture-riser-lifts.aspx

They look pretty sturdy but I still would not trust them with a heavy TV and stand. I think it would end up being too “tippy”. You are better off moving the cable box or raising it up somehow if that is the only issue.

rob answers:

Sounds like a bad power supply. You will need a technician to tell for sure and to replace it.

rob answers:

UNPLUG the power cord if you want it to consume NO POWER.

All TVs go into standby mode…you have to provide power to the micro to recieve your remote signals…

rob answers:

That sounds like the micro may need reset…unplug the TV for 5 minutes and see if it restores operation….

IF not, then we have a problem with the micro….

The doodle-lee-do tells you the micro can read the firmware and begin the startup process, since you don’t get that, it’s definitely the micro not being able to do it’s startup sequence…

Edit —

Well I HONESTLY haven’t had micros go bad on Any TV set…so I suspect something more along the line of a bad 3.3V supply killing the micro…that would be my first check…
Next would be the EEProm….those do go bad….
But the REAL question is, does Samsung supply that part or just the Board?

Because parts would be around $30
And boards would be around $300….

So I can only suggest getting it DIAGNOSED by a Samsung Authorized repair center near your town so you can see if the company can get the parts….and if not, you can then decide if it’s worth the cost of the board.

Diagnostics generally run $50 to $80…..

rob answers:

Power supply board for sure!

It will probably be cheaper to get this fixed. About $150…maybe more depending on model if you take the TV to a repair shop.

However…if you are secure enough to take the back off of the TV and remove the power supply board, you could take that to a repair shop or maybe Radio Shack and have them fix it for a lot, lot cheaper!

Up to you…Good luck!

rob answers:

My opinion yes
i watch 90% of movies and tv programs on my 28″ monitor (+ pc)
as the quality is better than my 32″ tv
both are full hd 1920 x 1080/1200

rob answers:

I’ve noticed the Samsungs have the clearest, brightest pictures… I would go with Samsung, Sony, or LG… I’ve also heard a lot of good things about Vizio

rob answers:

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Enjoy it!!

rob answers:

Look at the specs on the back of the TV. What does it say it uses power wise. How many watts? Now look at the other one and see what it says. One is either the same or lower than the other in power consumption. To find savings subtract one from the other to get the watts-difference. Then figure out how many kilowatts an hour you use. Take watts difference/1000 which gives you kilowatts. The answer is in kilowatts per hour. Find out what you are paying your electric company per kilowatt hour, which can be found on your electric bill. Now multiply that times the answer you got earlier and you get how much you will save per hour to run the less powered TV. Oh and then multiply that by how many hours there are in a year 8 765.81277 hours.

rob answers:

I would not wait. Argos have already started their sales and have a massive range of good value HD TVs and HD 1080p TVs. They usually also have offers like buy one get a particular bracket or stand half price. This is partly why their stock runs out quickly. This is why I advise getting a TV early.

Here’s a real nice 40inch Samsung from Argos: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5366237/Trail/searchtext.htm

Here’s a 42″ Bush: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5366574/Trail/searchtext.htm

And a 42″ Acoustic Solutions: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5366770/Trail/searchtext.htm

42″ LG: http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5366268/Trail/searchtext.htm

And loads of em here: http://www.argos.co.uk/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Search?storeId=10001&langId=-1&q=40+INCH+TV&pp=20&s=Price%3A+High+-+Low&p=41

Good luck and Happy shopping

rob answers:

TiVo’s DVRs do, but you need to pay $12.95/month for the privilege, but it is well worth it.

A PC based DVR will also.

rob answers:

Well first of all, if you look around for some sales, you can probably find a 42″ Westinghouse LCD for around $1100. They’re on sale at my local Fred Meyers for that much. This is an excellent screen (I have 2 of them) that displays 1080p and won’t disappoint. For the price, it’s by far the best bang for the buck. It would serve better than a 32″ anything I think; and I personally prefer LCD’s over plasmas anyway becuase the pixel size on plasmas is so large that it just irks me. But the reason I recommend this Westy TV is because it’s cheap for what you get… 1080p… Which means if you ever get the HD Drive for that 360 and start watching HD DVD’s, you’ll already have the right TV to take full advantage of it. Likewise when your PS3 shows up and you get some BluRay movies. If you have HD cable… Again you’ll be in the optimal position to take advantage of it.

Moving on.. If you want a decent surround sound setup, be prepared to spend at least as much as you will spend on the TV. Otherwise, if you can sacrifice quality, you can get a “home theatre in a box” or “HTIB” setup at Best Buy or somesuch. That will preclude any possibility of using your own speakers however; and you’ll have to run more wires back and forth. You really get what you pay for.

If you want to invest in a receiver, it can be daunting to find the right one. What you want to look for, primarily, is that it has enough inputs for whatever items you have, or plan to have. I believe Yamaha makes some receivers in the $300-$400 range that have a good mix of component, S-video, composite and optical inputs while cranking out 5.1 channel surround. If you spend a little more, you can get a receiver with HDMI inputs. The nice thing about a receiver is that you can plug in 6-10 different items, and have a grand total of ONE wire running to your TV; so long as the receiver you pick out, can convert any analog input to a component output.

Of course, you’ll also need speakers and good speakers cost $$$. Again, if you’re on a budget, you may be better off with a HTIB. However, a good receiver and speakers will outlast and outperform any HTIB by a million times.

With your list of video game consoles, you SHOULD be able to hook them all up to almost any receiver, as long as you have different cable types. I.e. The Dreamcast and N64 are probably composites; you might have components for the Xbox and PS2; and who knows what for the 360.

rob answers:

Yes panasonic equipment is up to spec

rob answers:

Hmm, I’m not sure but have you checked to see if closed captionoing is turned on on your TV? Closed captioning can be a blank black box. Make sure Closed captioning is turned off on ypur set.

rob answers:

HD TV Reviews will provide the insights that you need to know about how the product behaved for other people and if there is anything specifically you need to know about troubleshooting when and if you have any problems. They can be vey helpful.

rob answers:

Didn’t you buy a Mac because somebody told you that you’d NEVER have ANY problem with it?

rob answers:

Your HD set was designed to receive either 720 or 1080 line of information. Standard TV channels only provide 480, so you set has to upconvert 480 into either 720 or 1080. Thus generating distortion (noise) making you picture look less than what you expected. Not much you can do to correct the issue. If you are using the 622 receiver, you can lower the resolution in HD setup to 480 to make non HD signals look better (i guessing on this as i have not tried it). But you would have to make that change everytime you switched for HD to SD and back to HD.

Your HDMI cable is the right way to go and is not an issue.