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Originally Posted by Russic
I also have this model and I will agree with the above post . . . it rocks. I have my shaw hd and ps3 hooked up to it. Absolutely amazing, you're going to love video games on it.
My one comment is this: pay attention to the minimum distance specs. This isn't going to make or break it, but I actually am shocked at how much it can matter.
There is currently 10.5 feet between my couch and my screen. According to the guidelines I read, at that distance the max screen size you should get is 46". I went with the 42" purely because of financial restrictions. Anyways, I set up my system and everything is beautiful. However, when i stand up and take a step towards the tv I notice some artifacts so the picture doesn't look as "clean" as it does when i'm literally 2 feet further back. I had no idea the difference could be that dramatic and I'm very happy I didn't go with a bigger screen.
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I actually didn't know much of anything about minimum distance specs until I read this. So how far, for this TV, is it recommended that you sit? I looked at the Futureshop link and can't see anything there about that.
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Originally Posted by TurnedTheCorner
Good advice about viewing distances and screen size. You're going to be right on the border about benefitting from a 1080p display at that screen size.
Sharps make great LCDs.
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Do you mean that 1080p TVs are better, the bigger you go? The only reason I am actually asking about this particular model of TV is a co-worker of mine knows a manager at a store in which we can get a very good deal.
Another general question I have is about extended warranties. My current TV is a 47 inch Toshiba DLP. It was a floor model that I got about a year and a half ago for 1300 with the 3-year warranty included. It already virtually paid for itself anyways, as the bulb went on it and I had to replace it. It is a good idea to pay the extra 300 or whatever it is for an extended warranty with this TV?
Thanks for all the help by the way guys, I appreciate it.