[BC] TV Set/Converter

[Wayne Woollard]

Experience can be a winner for you also.  Samsung, in S. Korea is the 
primary manufacturer of all LCD screens over 40" diagonally.  They also have 
the 1080 p, sets with the largest contrast ratios, and best overall failure 
percentages. Look at the LN-t **81T series for the best picture. Research 
the products that are available. They will be with you for a long time!

Wayne Woollard
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Bruce Doerle" <bdoerle at mail.ucf.edu>
To: <broadcast at radiolists.net>
Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2008 6:20 AM
Subject: Re: [BC] TV Set/Converter


There are a lot of variables in constrains.  It is kind of hard to make a 
definitive answer.

Firstly, you are going to find the reception quality of rabbit ears much 
better with digital than analog: you either have it or you don't!

The only converter box I have seen is made by Samsung and runs around $150 
at Best Buy.  That is a sizable chunk of change that could be put towards a 
new LCD TV.  The LCDs and Plasmas take up so much less space and are so 
light that your friend will be happy with that choice.  The only thing I 
would caution you on is the selection of the TV.  Not all brands are equal. 
Do some research on line on the manufacturer first before you plunk down the 
money.  You will see a history of manufacturer's service issues and may 
steer you away from some.  For example, I was thinking about buying an 
Olevia 32" LCD at Target on the Black Friday; they had it for $549.  Then I 
did some research and the service problems made me look elsewhere. I did 
luck out and bought a 40" Samsung LN-4066 instead at a very good Black 
Friday price.  You have to keep your eyes open and do some research.  Brands 
like LG, Sony, and Samsung have solid products; off-brands may be more 
problems than your friend may want.

>>> "Ronald Johnson" <w2wu at verizon.net> 1/1/2008 7:36 AM >>>
A friend with limited fiscal resources and constrained to a "rabbit ears"
antenna. The lease prohibits an external antenna, or any wall atachments.
How well would a converter box work and what will it cost verses purchase of
a new TV. Cable TV is expensive, but not totally excluded, if its the sole
option.

As an option, I've been asked to recommend a smaller HDTV full resolution
screen (about 20-30 inches.) Any purchase must be cost effective, reliable,
and not subject to next generation obsolescence.

Next question? What type of display offers a long term , non shifting
display? Plasma, LCD, LED'S or the reliable CRT? Internet searches prove
confusing. Consumer periodicals aren't much better.



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