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Title: Guess what I'm getting delivered tomorrow??
Post by: Rico on September 03, 2007, 08:26:11 PM
It's big, bright, pretty and 60 inches!   I'm so excited!!!    :metallica:

P.S.  And I'm a slave to my wife Lynn because she was ok with the purchase.  Hehe!  My wife is great!!    :wub   :Bow:
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Post by: Ktrek on September 03, 2007, 08:32:24 PM
Is that a 60 inch plasma Rico? Or did you settle for a projection system? And what make and model?

Kevin

Title: Re: Guess what I'm getting delivered tomorrow??
Post by: Rico on September 03, 2007, 08:39:16 PM
Oh - there was no settling.  1080p at 24fps, and 120 hz is not at all a compromise.  Pictures and details tomorrow!
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Post by: moyer777 on September 03, 2007, 09:38:05 PM
Congrats Rico!  What a cool thing!
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Post by: Rico on September 04, 2007, 03:59:05 AM
Here she is.  Coming sometime between 7 - 10 am.    :taz

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Post by: billybob476 on September 04, 2007, 05:17:46 AM
Wow, Rico. That thing rocks!
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Post by: Rico on September 04, 2007, 06:05:45 AM
Yes!  Yes it does!  The guys were very nice and delivered it about an hour ago.  They liked all my props and lightsabers, etc. in the basement after they brought the new TV down.  Now to do all the wiring and hookups!
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Post by: Blackride on September 04, 2007, 06:39:58 AM
Rico, I am not sure how much you have dealt with these tv's so I will just let you know that it would be great to run this tool:

http://www.amazon.com/AVIA-Guide-Home-Theater/dp/630551982X/ref=pd_bbs_3/002-1079622-1064051?ie=UTF8&s=dvd&qid=1188913045&sr=8-3

All the top companies that do manual configuration of TV's use this tool (or similar). When TV's are shown at a "big box" store and also delivered to the customer the color is usually boosted and other settings are screwed up. Trust me it's worth the money to use this tool as your tv's life will be longer and the picture will be superior.
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Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on September 04, 2007, 07:36:31 AM
Nice, I'm jealous he he XD.  But then again, I'm happy with my flat screen 20in TV.  I don't need 60 inches!   :P

King Linksr
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Post by: Jobydrone on September 04, 2007, 09:57:26 AM
I just got a Polaroid 42" flatscreen LCD.  I LOVE it.  I've been pulling out all my old Xbox 360 games, playing them in HD is like playing a whole new game.  I highly recommend you hook up your 360 to the new TV, Ric, HD gaming is really a whole new experience.
Title: Re: Guess what I'm getting delivered tomorrow??
Post by: Rico on September 04, 2007, 03:03:35 PM
We have another small LCD TV for HD gaming but we might try it on the big momma sometime.  Here are a couple of quick pics.  Final got it set in place and fairly setup about an hour ago.  Still much tweaking to do.  Hard to take pics of a TV but here you go:

HDTV news
(http://www.treksf.com/images/HDTV1.jpg)

SDTV 4:3
(http://www.treksf.com/images/HDTV2.jpg)
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Post by: jedijeff on September 04, 2007, 05:13:34 PM
Looks really nice Rico, I am sure you will enjoy it. I have a HD PVR and I find that I dont want to watch anything in Standard Definition anymore(except for BSG as that just comes on a non HD channel in Canada :( )
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Post by: Ktrek on September 04, 2007, 05:20:02 PM
Quite a nice setup Rico! I'm sure you have a nice sourround sound system to add to your movie enjoyment of that huge 60 incher?

Kevin
Title: Re: Guess what I'm getting delivered tomorrow??
Post by: X on September 04, 2007, 05:30:25 PM
I like it. I need to get something bigger soon, it just depends on if my daughter gets over trying to color on my tv screens
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Post by: Rico on September 04, 2007, 06:50:56 PM
I just watched some of "Wrath of Khan" and "Casino Royale" DVD's. Both normal DVD's upscaled by the Toshiba HD-DVD player. OMG!!!!   :jawdrop   I'm in heaven! I may never leave home again!    :metallica:
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Post by: billybob476 on September 04, 2007, 07:09:02 PM
Should make gathering scenes for the podcast a bit more entertaining.
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Post by: Rico on September 04, 2007, 07:51:46 PM
Oh - I do all that at the computer ---- usually.  But I might need to alter that method now...  hehe.
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Post by: davekill on September 04, 2007, 08:20:31 PM
Wowzers!
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Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on September 04, 2007, 08:38:28 PM
Rico, can I hug it?

*cry*

King Linksr
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Post by: Rico on September 05, 2007, 06:27:35 AM
Quote from: Kinglinksr on September 04, 2007, 08:38:28 PM
Rico, can I hug it?

*cry*

King Linksr

Sure - but be gentle.  It's her first time.   ;)
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Post by: KingIsaacLinksr on September 05, 2007, 07:13:19 AM
Quote from: Rico on September 05, 2007, 06:27:35 AM
Sure - but be gentle.  It's her first time.   ;)


Hahahahahahhahaha

But yea, its a cool tv.   :metallica:

King Linksr
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Post by: darthcooley on September 07, 2007, 07:14:17 PM
Nice TV!!!!!
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Post by: The IC on September 14, 2007, 09:08:40 AM
nice TV

we are going to get the 56 inch LED DLP Samsung towards the end of the year along with a Toshiba A30 HDDVD player
Title: Re: Guess what I'm getting delivered tomorrow??
Post by: The IC on September 14, 2007, 09:09:22 AM
I already asked for TOS S1 HDDVD set for Christmas
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Post by: The IC on September 14, 2007, 09:11:51 AM
are you going to take the stickers off of the front?
Title: Re: Guess what I'm getting delivered tomorrow??
Post by: Rico on September 14, 2007, 09:13:41 AM
Oh yes.  The stickers were off on day one.  Just an hour or so after I took those pictures above.  And - still loving this HDTV!   :wub
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Post by: jedijeff on September 14, 2007, 11:13:28 AM
HDTV is pretty nice for sure. Last night I was watching My Name is Earl, The Office and 30 Rock in HD, and getting excited for the new TV season starting up soon.
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Post by: davekill on September 16, 2007, 06:47:36 PM
Just bought a Toshiba player for upscaling my current DVDs! (after making another trip downtown to find a HDMI cable that is nesessary but not included, Oh bother!)

TOS never looked so good on my Olevia HDTV - thanks for the tip Rico :orc
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Post by: billybob476 on September 18, 2007, 01:06:06 PM
Does anyone have any suggestions for good upscaling DVD players?
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Post by: Rico on September 18, 2007, 02:44:46 PM
In my view, if you are going to buy one you may as well get an HD-DVD player.  They play HD-DVD's and upscale very well.  Or any good name brand DVD player these days should upscale.  Make sure they have HDMI out.  Try Toshiba, Panasonic, Sony, etc.