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    Default Forget about a FS template this warrants attention right NOW

    Got you to look
    Anyway, who are the resident gurus regarding TV's? This wi-fi ready tv's intrigues me. Who among you have a wi-fi ready tv, your "opinion" of them and it is the same / close/ not even like using a computer to watch tv online?? If you don't have one your opinion anyway, only it's about tv's not 9mm vs. 45 etc
    I am leaning towards a LED vs LCD and noticed a few list wi-fi as part of the package.
    your input is appreciated.

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    I know I want one.

    LED IMO is much better than LCD.

    Don't know much about the wi-fi in the TV other than it would open up a whole new world of what you could watch on your TV.

    cwrpinwiz sells TVs all the time in the FS section...without using the template mind you. I bet he knows a lot about it.
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    LED is LCD, it boils down to different lighting (ccfl vs led) LED's much more efficient and brighter so it comes at a higher premium. Plasma has the edge in refresh rate but lcd's just now making headway on that with the new 240hz panels <--makes a huuuuuge difference.

    I don't have much to add about wifi as I have just about all the same features (hulu/Netflix/FB/etc.) with my xbox and wii. I think it's a great feature as you can always do firmware updates virtually pain free.
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    I seen an LED a few weeks ago that made everything look like a funny cartoon? WIFI is the way to go, netflix/block buster etc at your finger tips as well as web surfing depending on the TV.

    Note: X box is going to be able to show "On Demand" soon I hear.

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    yah, LED and LCD are the same. right now LED is newer and therefore more expensive.

    I got an off brand best buy special 42inch 1080p LED flatscreen and it's just peachy.

    all wireless means is your TV will talk to components like tuners, PCs, and xboxes without wires.

    in another 10 years wireless will be standard.

    I'm old school. wire everyfukinwhere.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Elhuero View Post

    I got an off brand best buy special 42inch 1080p LED flatscreen and it's just peachy.

    Is that the Westinghouse brand? How long have you had it?

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    I wanted a wifi TV but I went with a cheaper TV and an Xbox instead. It cost about the same and I have an Xbox

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    Here's my take... Don't pay extra because your TV has WiFi and some sort of Internet supplied programming. You will have your TV for a long time and the content may shift to different providers that are not part of your TV's package. By the way, we do only internet TV content in our house. I got rid of the $80/mo satellite bill a few months back and nobody in the house has complained about it.

    For our interface boxes we use the AppleTV2 as the primary and a Roku. This way you can adjust your content providers by getting a different box if needed. I would also suggest a wired connection rather than a wifi. PM me if you need more info...

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    If you plan on keeping it in a low light room like a basement or something similar plasma would be a great option. They are cheaper than both LCD and LED and have great color. The only down side is that if its going in a living room natural light can kill the color and make it difficult to watch. I personally enjoy LED the best because of the bright colors and clarity.
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    Having an internet-connected TV is awesome, and I love having all my net goodies. Wireless though is just a niceity though. I'd be more concerned with having an LED. LEDs just look nicer...
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