tv for my house

[onlinebeginner]

alright i made a post about this already... some roomies wanted to throw me some money if i bought a sick tv ... i decided, with the guidence of this forum that i should just buy it keep it and tell them to buy other things like a dvr (also idea of a hotub is being thrown around)

ANYWAY

tv... i don't know [censored] about electronics... what should i be lookign for...

i want a big ass screen (between 40 and 60 inches) i know that's a gigantic range, but i really haven't decided how big i want it/how much i should be spending

figure its gotta be an LCD (i mean flat screen and basically no width I think that's the correct terminology)

i'm gonna be getting digital cable, watching movies, and playing xbox 360

i want it to have those different light colors that come in the backround... ambient lighting? i dunno whatever it is

i want it to be easily hooked up with my computer through s-vide (or maybe some other way?)

reccomendations? suggestions? guidance?

help me out guys, ite thanks

[bluey]

this is what i have.
http://www.onecall.com/ProductDetails.aspx?id=33745

you dont want to hook up your computer using s-video the resolution sucks.

[onlinebeginner]

is there a better way to hook up your comp to your computer?

[lennytheduck]

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is there a better way to hook up your comp to your computer?

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RGB.

[Rupert]

viewing range is important here if your house is anything like most students

[onlinebeginner]

viewing range means????

RGB what is this... ?

[Rupert]

how far will you be sitting from the tv? 3m?

[emon87]

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viewing range means????



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If you're going to be sitting close to the TV, a 60" would look worse that a 37". Think of sitting in the front row of a movie theatre.


Also, glad to see you grew up a bit in regards to making your roomies pay for the TV.

[djj6835]

Another big factor in addition to viewing distance is whether or not you are going to be watching a lot of standard definition telivision. If so, you definitely would prefer something a little smaller. I doubt your room is large enough to want anything over 50 inches. Heres a good link with some tips.

TV Buying Guide

[onlinebeginner]

emon87,

it really wasn't about growing up... they offered completely, i never even proposed the idea to them.... but ya as for viewing range... good question, if it helps any i htink i've decided to narrow my range from 45-52