HDTV for my dorm room??

[d0nkaments]

PokeyReese,

good point. i'm gonna go take a look at them at a local retail store, memorize the model, and buy it online for the lowest price. [img]/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]

[dukemagic]

lol.

i've seen bruin's TV - it's nice but does take up a lot of space - it was underneath the lofted bed, right bruin?. with a futon underneath the other bed? sweet setup but i think the 32" size would be better for donkaments, especially if he can't loft the bed.

edit: as far as mounting goes, just find out if you're allowed to put big holes in the walls. if so, that's def the way to go. my guess is you wouldn't be allowed to, and in that case just figure it out once you move in - no sense worrying about it now. i have to agree with not over-thinking things at this point.

[d0nkaments]

main thing is i won't have a car down in san diego next year so i would most likely have to buy it now and move it down to san diego.

i wonder how much UCSD would charge me if i DID put holes in the walls.. if its < 100 i would prob. just do that rofl

[bruin]

def. dont put holes in the wall.

housing will try to [censored] you over as much as possible. on a serious note, just find a good TV stand, re-arrange the room so you have some more space and everything will work.

also, i recommend '32, as everyone else. '42 can work but it depends on the room.

[bruin]

also-- in the first place, I dont think getting a nice/big TV is worth it unless you are going to be watching a lot of sports.

when it's not college football or basketball season, i find my TV to be kind of a waste. I'd rather do more fun and productive things than watch random TV. although i admit that having a nice TV is awesome when u wanna watch movies. just my two cents.

[dtan05]

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also-- in the first place, I dont think getting a nice/big TV is worth it unless you are going to be watching a lot of sports.

when it's not college football or basketball season, i find my TV to be kind of a waste. I'd rather do more fun and productive things than watch random TV. although i admit that having a nice TV is awesome when u wanna watch movies. just my two cents.

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agreed, pick up a hobby [img]/images/graemlins/tongue.gif[/img]

[d0nkaments]

The primary reason for me getting this TV is to play super smash brawl on my wii

Also, to watch movies in HD obv.

[WiSeIVIaN]

Samsung LCD=sweetness. awsome viewing angle/picture. Can find better prices online, but if your donk like most of america and buy it retail, do not get the service plan they will offer you. Definitely not worth it. (current bestbuy employee). Also don't get the crappy superexpensive monster cables.

[d0nkaments]

Does brand really matter much? I visited bestbuy last night and I saw a 32" westinghouse and insignia(?) both onsale for 599.99

does 1080p and 720p really make a diff? i dont know too much.

[mdeck]

try checking out avsforum.com for comparisons of different sets