i have finally started canvassing and deciding on my next tv. thank goodness for this thread, i am more confused than ever
anyway, maybe you guys can help me out. my requirements are:
(a) must have a stand (no to wall mount as i'm only renting my unit);
(b) cable tv reception (i'm subscribed to skycable silver, no digibox);
(c) can work with a simple set up (have a low-end pioneer dvd player, circa 2 years ago, possible upgrade by next year);
(d) no need for speakers ( ialready have a 2.1 set-up which i'm happy with it).
(e) not much chance of buying one of them gaming consoles (hanggang nintendo ds lang ako);
(f) very little chance of using the tv as a pc monitor; and
(g) would prefer that it be compatible with digital cameras.
I was settled on getting a 32" model. but i just came from Listening in Style and Theaterworks the past 2 days and I'm tempted to get a 37" or a 42" model (max). thus far, the lowest priced LCD i've seen is 34k (brand: Yes, size: 32"). the lowerst priced plasma i've seen is about 50K (brand: Panasonic, size: 42", but the "bare" model).
What does "bare" or "monitor only" mean (insofara as plasma tvs are concerned)? What else do I need to buy to make it work? When I asked, I was told that I'd need to spend an additional 20k or else I couldn't watch cable, and the plug (cable wire to crt) will not work on it? I was like, what?
based on the foregoing (hehe, can't help it, work phrases are hard to let go), between a P50k+ 42" plasma (which is merely HD capable, and has no HDMI inputs etc) and an almost P50k 32" LCD which is HD, with all the important connections, whichis better?