Bling3k12 Posted January 13, 2005 Share Posted January 13, 2005 I'm going to college in a few months and moving into an area with a lot more HDTV coverage than here. Because of this, I'm going to buy a new TV. I've settled on this one for now, but if there's another one relatively close to this price point ($699), please give me recommendations. It has all the inputs and outputs that I need and will work with what boxes Comcast offers. It has DVI and component and all those outputs which will work fine with what I already have. Also has a built in HD tuner, just in case Comcast won't carry one of the local stations (they don't here, I guess the stations want to promote Over-the-Air HDTV instead of just through the cable companies.) Anyways, suggestions? Thoughts? http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-26-...roductDetail.do Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/270938-is-this-a-good-tv/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted January 13, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2005 It's a pretty good set, indeed. If you want something a little better, look at the 26hf84. I know I mention that model line over and over again, but it's very good. The only thing is that the Samsung has a built in tuner and the Toshiba doesn't. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/270938-is-this-a-good-tv/#findComment-585287654 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted January 13, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2005 you can get 27" lcd for around that price... Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/270938-is-this-a-good-tv/#findComment-585288146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangbang023 Veteran Posted January 13, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2005 you can get 27" lcd for around that price... 585288146[/snapback] Not anything HD or good. That's $700. The cheapest 27" LCD that I've seen is about $1200, or so. Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/270938-is-this-a-good-tv/#findComment-585288218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BroChaos Veteran Posted January 13, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2005 true, prices climbed back up after xmas... but you could get 27" HD ready lcds for $700 before then, although most likely after rebate Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/270938-is-this-a-good-tv/#findComment-585288729 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Floyd Veteran Posted January 13, 2005 Veteran Share Posted January 13, 2005 very good tv samsung is one of the only brand to make all the component in their tv very good quality tv Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/270938-is-this-a-good-tv/#findComment-585288758 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bling3k12 Posted January 14, 2005 Author Share Posted January 14, 2005 If you want something a little better, look at the 26hf84. I know I mention that model line over and over again, but it's very good.585287654[/snapback] The one big thing that catches me on that TV is this: compatible with HDTV/SDTV formats ? when connected to a separate HDTV tuner ? and displays them at 1080i or 540p) What about 720p? I know FOX Sports does all their broadcasts in 720p. Also, it has on DVI, but HDMI, and the cable boxes that Comcast offers don't have HDMI. Hopefully by the time I actually do buy this set, it will come down in price and maybe there will be a few more options out there. I've still got 6 months before I seriously purchase the TV, but I wanted to start the search early, just in case some extra funds come in and I can get it earlier than expected :cool:ool: Link to comment https://www.neowin.net/forum/topic/270938-is-this-a-good-tv/#findComment-585290325 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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