Looking for a good flatscreen TV, 42" or thereabouts... and white. I haven't been able to find anything that size that isn't in industry-standard black. Any suggestions?
posted by Riki tiki on Dec 2, 2009 - 8 answers

My old tube television has died a terrible sputtering death. Help me get over my sense of loss by assisting me in replacing it with a new HD television and entertainment system. [more inside]
posted by ColdChef on Nov 23, 2009 - 23 answers

I'm thinking about getting a 32"/37" LCD TV. Primary applications are DVDs (and I guess, now, BluRay), NetFlix/Hulu streaming, and an existing PS2. I'm also eyeing the PS3 (or a Wii?) but haven't made a decision yet. We don't have cable/satellite, and don't typically watch over-the-air. What factors should I be considering? [more inside]
posted by Alterscape on Nov 19, 2009 - 5 answers

How much is my used Sharp Aquos LC-37G4U (37" 720p LCD TV) worth? How much would YOU pay for it? [more inside]
posted by greendress on Aug 14, 2009 - 9 answers

Should I fix my LCD TV or replace it? Our 18-month-old LCD TV has died. Tech support says it's probably the "main board." We're outside the warranty period. Repairs (including shipping) will probably run to at least half the cost of simply replacing it. [more inside]
posted by underthehat on Jun 15, 2009 - 7 answers

I just bought a giant LCD TV and didn't buy the maintenance agreement. Now I feel that maybe I should have. In fact, I probably still can, although it would be some trouble. [more inside]
posted by anonymous_account on Apr 2, 2009 - 11 answers

Dual use TV and second macbook monitor (with as little compromise as possible on both uses)? [more inside]
posted by muscat on Dec 3, 2008 - 6 answers

Hey AskMe, it's time for the yearly "Help me buy a TV" question! I need to find one that's right for me... [more inside]
posted by DMan on Nov 22, 2008 - 14 answers

37" widescreen LCDTV viewed from 12' away, do my eyes have the resolving power to justify getting a Blu-ray instead of upscaling DVD player? [more inside]
posted by randomstriker on Sep 23, 2008 - 25 answers

When is the best time to buy a new tv? [more inside]
posted by Caz721 on Sep 10, 2008 - 12 answers

Help us find a replacement remote for a TV/DVD combo, or else a good universal remote with an eject button! [more inside]
posted by actionpact on Aug 13, 2008 - 9 answers

I have a 42-inch LCD TV in its original box that needs to make its way cross-country. Can we just drop it off at FedEx/UPS, or does prudence and shipping policy require us to find a larger exterior box with more cushioning?
posted by QuantumMeruit on Jun 24, 2008 - 13 answers

Flat TV's behind two-way mirrors? Good idea or no? [more inside]
posted by monkeybutt on Feb 19, 2008 - 10 answers

A couple months ago, I sold my old Sony Trinitron and gave up TV. It's been fantastic and I haven't really looked back. But I *have* been missing watching movies on a screen bigger than my 15” laptop. I've also always wanted a bigger monitor for my laptop, so I can juggle more projects at once. So I'm starting to look around for a large LCD monitor or sizable HDTV to serve these needs. I've had a couple co-workers at previous jobs tell me they use an LCD TV as a monitor and they swear by it for cost savings and multi-functionality. [more inside]
posted by jkl345 on Feb 18, 2008 - 11 answers

Is there a dpreview-like site for LCD televisions and monitors? Alternatively, suggest a good LCD television or monitor. [more inside]
posted by odinsdream on Feb 15, 2008 - 14 answers

My wife wants to get a plasma/LCD TV and mount it over the fireplace. That just seems way too high to watch comfortably, though. Does anyone have any experience with a TV mounted that high? Will the kids be able to watch it if they're sitting on the floor? Does angling it help?
posted by adverb on Nov 15, 2007 - 24 answers

I am looking for a cheap TV to put on the night stand next to my bed after my old 12" LCD SDTV broke. I'd like the new one to be 16:9, HDTV (720p) and as cheap as possible. My comcast cable box has component and DVI connectors.. any recommendations? [more inside]
posted by cmicali on Jul 4, 2007 - 5 answers

Our new digital television just started showing red highlights on dark colours. What's wrong? [more inside]
posted by jacalata on Jun 13, 2007 - 5 answers

Are those inexpensive, make-yer-LCD-a-TV boxes decent? [more inside]
posted by onshi on Mar 9, 2007 - 4 answers

How do I best deal with overscan on my philips LCD tv when connecting it to a computer? [more inside]
posted by RustyBrooks on Mar 3, 2007 - 3 answers

Looking to get either an LCD TV or LCD Monitor as a new primary monitor for my computer. Given that I'm not that interested in watching TV on it nor having an ultra high resolution (say 1900 x 1200) which makes more sense to buy? [more inside]
posted by Mave_80 on Feb 21, 2007 - 10 answers

Yes, another LCD TV question, but please bear with me. I just want a big, flat TV to watch non HD programming and my DVDs. [more inside]
posted by althanis on Feb 13, 2007 - 10 answers

I have a Gateway desktop with a standard sound card in it. The video is connected to a Vizio 42" LCD TV via VGA cable. We would like to connect the sound to the TV as well. There is no PC Audio input on the TV...just red and white RCA jacks. I looked for an adapter cable or sound card that had RCA jacks out, but got confused really quickly. All help is appreciated!
posted by titans13 on Feb 7, 2007 - 3 answers

New TV needed for gaming, DVDs, but NOT cable/satellite. Point me in the right direction! [more inside]
posted by Diskeater on Feb 6, 2007 - 12 answers

Does something convenient exist that can elevate my LCD TV a few inches - like a monitor riser, but for a 37" television? [more inside]
posted by thatgirl on Jan 24, 2007 - 11 answers

Advice on buying an LCD tv. [more inside]
posted by Dennis Murphy on Jan 10, 2007 - 14 answers

Why does my new LCD TV go from color to black and white? [more inside]
posted by torpark on Jan 1, 2007 - 10 answers

I need help choosing my tv. This is my second really expensive purchase, and I know a lot less about TVs than I do computers. Help me decide between 2 models of different brands, or suggest better! Also where to buy from recommendations! [more inside]
posted by PetiePal on Nov 30, 2006 - 17 answers

HDTV Filter: I just bought a new HD TV. It is an Emprex LCD TV HD-3201AE (http://www.emprex.com/02_products_02.php?id=130) The problem I am having is that no matter what DVD I play, the picture always has black bars on top and bottom. I can't get the picture to take up the full screen. I have tried dvd's with display ratios of 2.35:1, 1.85:1, 1.66:1, and 2.40:1. The resolution of the display is 1366x768. I suspect that that may be the culprit. I have tried all the output settings on the TV including 16x9, native, and full. Please help.
posted by Ezrie on Sep 4, 2006 - 8 answers

Turns out my dream of mounting my soon to be bought LCD TV into the wall is a no go, as the wall is directly over my fireplace and apparently THAT will cause damage to the cables. So I'm looking for the tallest thinnest credenza possible to mount it on. I'd build it myself, but a history of collapsed childhood treehouses seems to argue against that. Any ideas?
posted by rileyray3000 on May 2, 2006 - 9 answers

My fiancee still lives at home with her TV-crazy parents. As a gift before our wedding, to thank them for letting me stay at their house literally hundreds of nights, I want to get them a nice 15-20" LCD TV for their kitchen to replcae their crummy 13" CRT. [more inside]
posted by seinfeld on Dec 7, 2005 - 16 answers

I've just bought a shiny new LCD television. It's very beautiful but there's a serious problem with audio and video synchronisation. Sounds come out, then the lips move. The effect is weird. It hadn't occurred to me that this was a problem but apparently it is, a known one. Is there anything I can do? [more inside]
posted by grahamwell on Nov 6, 2005 - 15 answers

Trying to use a 17 LCD monitor as TV with my VCR. Where can I get something, hopefully not too expensive, to connect the RCA composite output to the VGA input of the monitor. Not sure if i need to find a converter box or some adapter cables exist to do the job. Did not find much useful info by googling.
posted by flyby22 on Sep 17, 2005 - 9 answers

I'm looking to pick up a flat panel display, at least 20", and I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations or opinions based on LCDs they own currently? What are the salient things to look for, particular to LCDs? I doubt I'll be using the flat panel much for 3D gaming, but I want something that won't artifact at all? I'm looking for something in the mid-range, price-wise, but obviously the cheaper, the better. Thanks.
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on May 17, 2004 - 15 answers