Amazon FireTV Stick announced

[GA Russell]

Originally Posted by Blossom

I'd always wonder about the avatar. as well It should be NC Russell now or RA Russel seeing you live in Raleigh. It's really cold out right here in Raleigh 27 degrees!

Blossom, by the time I moved to this area in 2001, all my internet friends had taken to calling me G A as if it were my initials!

[wizwor]

Originally Posted by GA Russell

Attention TV mavens!

If I were to buy my first TV in 30 years, what do I need to look for besides an HDMI port?

Thanks!

$499.97 (start at fatwallet.com for 1.5% cashback -- $7.50), free shipping

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LG 60" Class Plasma HDTV

MODEL: 60PB5600
45.1(w) X 27.6(h) X 2.2(d)
59.8" Measured Diagonally
Plasma HDTV
1080p Display Resolution
1 HDMI Input

Screen Class: 60" Class
Actual Screen Size: 59.8" Measured Diagonally
Display Type: Plasma HDTV
Display Resolution: 1080p Display Resolution
HDMI/PC Inputs: 1 HDMI Input
HD Component Video Inputs: 1 HD Component Video Input
Audio Output: Digital Audio Output
Dimensions: 45.1(w) X 27.6(h) X 2.2(d)
Shipping Weight: 66 lbs
Warranty Terms - Parts: 12 Months
Warranty Terms - Labor: 12 Months

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by wizwor

$499.97 (start at fatwallet.com for 1.5% cashback -- $7.50), free shipping

http://www.pcrichard.com/LG/LG-60inc...=Redirect+Link
http://www.fatwallet.com/forums/hot-deals/1413337/


LG 60" Class Plasma HDTV

MODEL: 60PB5600
45.1(w) X 27.6(h) X 2.2(d)
59.8" Measured Diagonally
Plasma HDTV
1080p Display Resolution
1 HDMI Input

Screen Class: 60" Class
Actual Screen Size: 59.8" Measured Diagonally
Display Type: Plasma HDTV
Display Resolution: 1080p Display Resolution
HDMI/PC Inputs: 1 HDMI Input
HD Component Video Inputs: 1 HD Component Video Input
Audio Output: Digital Audio Output
Dimensions: 45.1(w) X 27.6(h) X 2.2(d)
Shipping Weight: 66 lbs
Warranty Terms - Parts: 12 Months
Warranty Terms - Labor: 12 Months

Two comments:

1. For me, at least, 60" is ridiculously large. It would completely "take over" my living room. I'm happy with my 32".

2. There are so many things you might want to connect to a TV these days that one HDMI port is not enough. I'd want at least three. I know you can get external HDMI splitter boxes, but they aren't nearly as convenient.

[Blossom]

For me anything larger than 40" is too big for a TV. Our Brava is 40" and I think it's just the right size to see from all angles. I wouldn't mine a smaller one for the bedroom.

[tubemonkey]

All I need is --> LED TV 24", 720p, 1x HDMI + 5W computer speakers + Fire TV Stick

Now that is a killer home theater system

[booklover6]

We have two 40" TVs, one is dedicated to the xbox 360, the other for digital cable box and roku. I wouldn't mind having one that size in my bedroom, I have enough space for it.

[Catlady]

I have a 39-inch and a 47-inch. The larger set doesn't seem like that much of an upgrade over the smaller one, yet it's a lot more unwieldy. I don't know that I'd want to go bigger than 47 inches.

[ApK]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

All I need is --> LED TV 24", 720p, 1x HDMI + 5W computer speakers + Fire TV Stick

Now that is a killer home theater system

Why'd you bother with those fancy speakers....

(I have speakers like that on my 32" bedroom LCD because the built in ones stopped working....)

[pidgeon92]

My main TV is a 27" iMac. I have it mounted on the wall in my kitchen.

[tubemonkey]

Originally Posted by ApK

Why'd you bother with those fancy speakers....

I wanted the "being in a movie theater experience"

[HarryT]

Originally Posted by tubemonkey

I wanted the "being in a movie theater experience"

Best way to do that is to get a large sheet of cellophane, and loudly scrunch it up in your hands while you're watching a movie.

[ApK]

Originally Posted by HarryT

Best way to do that is to get a large sheet of cellophane, and loudly scrunch it up in your hands while you're watching a movie.

Funny 'cuz it's true.
And put sticky tape on the floor.

That, in addition to time and money, is why I feel a 60" or even 90" set is a wonderful thing if you can swing it. I often PREFER the theater to be in my house.
One day....

[fjtorres]

Originally Posted by ApK

Funny 'cuz it's true.
And put sticky tape on the floor.

That, in addition to time and money, is why I feel a 60" or even 90" set is a wonderful thing if you can swing it. I often PREFER the theater to be in my house.
One day....

It's a function of viewing distance. You can find charts online that specify reasonable screen sizes for a given viewing distance.

I'd love a 90 incher for my family room, but it would take over the room.
70" is about the right size for that wall. Good thing they've gotten affordable.
My sister is looking at 42 inchers but I'm trying to get her to go 55. It is less than $100 extra and at her viewing distance it'll be equivalent to a 70.

[ApK]

Originally Posted by fjtorres

It's a function of viewing distance. You can find charts online that so e cify reasonable screen sizes for a given viewing distance.

Certainly true, but there are other factors. For example, I can watch a movie on my tablet at 1 ft from my face, and the field of view may indeed be similar to a movie theater, but it's not the same viewing experience. For one thing, I'd prefer my eyes were focused at distance, not at an intermediate range.

I guess I just mean that even if I COULD get the right apparent size by just putting my couch 4 feet from a 40" screen, I would not choose to do so if I could have a bigger screen and sit farther away.

[Ripplinger]

If anyone is looking for a great 3D/Blu-ray/DVD player with wi-fi and full streaming ability, Amazon just dropped its price on the Sony BDP-S5200 by another $10, it's down to $79.00 right now. I have the S5100 and love it, and just ordered an S5200 for the other TV.