Suns To Televise Whole Season In HD

[Mike Olbinski]

I blogged this on the frontpage, for those who care.

Visit that place! It's pretty and fun!

 

[scoutmasterdave]

nice now I need to just get a hdtv sucks just having a regular standard tv and hd would really be awsome 360 games and sporting events but i'm saving up for one Anyone know which brand is best for hd samsung etc?

Having just been through all this research myself, I'd buy one of these two if you're looking for a rear-projection TV:

Sony SXRD (comes in 50", 55", 60")
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...CategoryId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1168044604040

Samsung LED DLP (comes in 50", 56", 61")
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...CategoryId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1173577986415

I went with the Sony 50" (not a very big room) and have been very happy with it. I didn't research flat panels (plasma, LCD) at all, so you're on your own there.

 

[Muggum]

Sweet.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Mitsubishi DLP's are one of the best IMO. The 65" is thier best value right now.

Awesome news!!!! I upgraded to a new Mitsubishi 73" DLP in December. I had a hard time watching the Suns games broadcast in standard def. Now I'll be able to enjoy all the games in full HD glory!

Mitsubishi DLP's have geometry issues. I have experienced this first hand, and had two different DLP's before I had to get a refund.

Having just been through all this research myself, I'd buy one of these two if you're looking for a rear-projection TV:

Sony SXRD (comes in 50", 55", 60")
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...CategoryId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1168044604040

Samsung LED DLP (comes in 50", 56", 61")
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...CategoryId=pcmcat95100050004&id=1173577986415

I went with the Sony 50" (not a very big room) and have been very happy with it. I didn't research flat panels (plasma, LCD) at all, so you're on your own there.

After doing a ton of research, I went with the 60" Sony SXRD and I absolutely love it.

 

[nashman]

I added another LCD flat panel to my home last weekend. LCD flat panels are the way to go IMHO more energy efficient and longer life than plasmas and have pretty ridiculous picture quality also. The prices are becoming very reasonable not sure why people would even buy projection TV's anymore? I picked up a 42" flat panel Visio for just under $1000 and couldn't be happier great picture definate upgrade from the 50" projection I put in my game room. Either way I am watching all the games!!!

 

[Rab]

Time to finally invest in an HD TV now!!

 

[Covert Rain]

I have a new Mits too. It came down to that TV or the Sony SXRD. I have a buddy who got one of each. So it helped I could see them both in action away from showroom floor setups. Not that there was any major difference but I preferred the color reproduction of the Mits.

Also maybe it was just his experience (and my past with Sony) that leaned me in the other direction but his Sony SXRD TV experienced convergence problems and the famous "green blob" issue and ended getting the 1st 2 sets replaced. I still like the quality of the picture but having delt with Sony customer service on my last HDTV (which was a hassle) and seeing what my buddy went through I decided to pass.

I really don't have any experience with Samy DLP's but I liked what I had seen when I was shopping around for HDTV.

 

[Bufalay]

I will again watch every game on my slingbox

 

[scoutmasterdave]

I added another LCD flat panel to my home last weekend. LCD flat panels are the way to go IMHO more energy efficient and longer life than plasmas and have pretty ridiculous picture quality also. The prices are becoming very reasonable not sure why people would even buy projection TV's anymore? I picked up a 42" flat panel Visio for just under $1000 and couldn't be happier great picture definate upgrade from the 50" projection I put in my game room. Either way I am watching all the games!!!

I didn't consider any TV without 1080p resolution. The cheapest 50" flat panel with 1080p was out of my price range, IIRC. I bought my Sony SXRD 50" for $1700, and I couldn't be happier with it.

 

[nashman]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5689391

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

just a couple examples for less than you paid the 1700 just saying shop around to those of you who have not yet purchased. Prices have greatly reduced on flat panels the last few years.

 

[dreamcastrocks]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5689391

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

just a couple examples for less than you paid the 1700 just saying shop around to those of you who have not yet purchased. Prices have greatly reduced on flat panels the last few years.

Never, NEVER buy an HDTV at Walmart. NEVER.

 

[nashman]

Never, NEVER buy an HDTV at Walmart. NEVER

Why?

 

[Yotesfan85044]

There's an article about this now up on Suns.com

http://www.nba.com/suns/news/release_070720.html

It confirms that all road games will be in HD on KUTP. Home games in HD on FSAZ.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Can someone pls. explain to me what I need for Directv? I have Directv but I don't have HD.

Customers in Phoenix with HD/DVR Receiver and Ka-Ku Dish (or 5LNB Dish) REQUIRED.

Does this mean I need to buy their receiver and thier Ka-Ku dish to get HD games?

 

[dreamcastrocks]

Why?

Because you never get a quality HDTV at Walmart. They don't sell quality brands, and their return policy is only good for 60 days.

Go to Sam's Club/Costco. You can get those same brands and major brands as well (Mitsubishi, Toshiba etc.), for the same amount of money, and have a better return policy.

 

[Yotesfan85044]

Yes, you'll need to upgrade both your receiver and dish. The DirecTV HD dish is a little bigger than the regular one and points to a different satellite I believe.
I use Cox for my HD service and have been pretty satisfied with it.

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Yes, you'll need to upgrade both your receiver and dish. The DirecTV HD dish is a little bigger than the regular one and points to a different satellite I believe.
I use Cox for my HD service and have been pretty satisfied with it.

So I can't buy my own receiver and get the games to work?

 

[scoutmasterdave]

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5689391

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

just a couple examples for less than you paid the 1700 just saying shop around to those of you who have not yet purchased. Prices have greatly reduced on flat panels the last few years.

Neither of these TVs support 1080p...

 

[Covert Rain]

For fellow DTV subscribers. If all the games on going to be in HD, what channel will we be watching the non-nationally televised games on?

 

[YouJustGotSUNSD]

After working at best buy for 2 years, working for a custom home architecture firm for two years, and having a father who designs home theaters, sony SXRD is the best dollar-to-orgasm picture you can get.

That and Mitsubishi is always a solid choice

 

[dreamcastrocks]

After working at best buy for 2 years, working for a custom home architecture firm for two years, and having a father who designs home theaters, sony SXRD is the best dollar-to-orgasm picture you can get.

That and Mitsubishi is always a solid choice

Don't listen to anyone who worked at BB for 2 years either...... except in this case, because he is right about the SXRD.

You aren't going to promote Monster cables are you?

 

[YouJustGotSUNSD]

Just because I worked there doesnt mean I got trained there.

Ive been an audio/video-phile-in-training since before I could drive

oh, and:
home depot insultated copper wiring > monster cable speaker wire

 

[Treesquid PhD]

Well I broke down and got the Samsung HL-T5687S at onecall.com should be here by the end of the week. Directv is going to fully convert my dish and receiver for $19.99 (I did agree to a two year plan, which sounds bad at first but I have been with them for 4 years already so there's little chance I change)Oh and I guess Directv is going to have 150 HD channels starting in September.

 

[mjb21aztd]

welcome your 1st round draft pick suns in hd

 

[Black Jesus]

Thats great but will cox tucson pick up the FSN HD channel and could the Suns games stop being played on WB, cause that doesnt come to tucson either.