Milo's tech stuff Q&A thread

**milohimself** · 09-14-2007, 02:49 PM

I notice every now and then I'm getting asked questions about TV's and what not as of late. Figured instead of hijacking other threads, if any of you have questions on TV's, computers, car stuff, or anything electronic, ask them here. Of course everybody is welcome to contribute answers as well.

Jmxvol · 09-14-2007, 03:37 PM

I have an older Big Screen TV...
the screen is cracked...how do you replace those and how much?

got a new lap top by the way

**NCGatorBait** · 09-14-2007, 04:33 PM

I have a 65 in. HDTV and want to replace it sometime with another 65 in....and would like either a DLP or LCD...which do you suggest.

SWIL · 09-14-2007, 04:45 PM

I'm looking for a top notch nose hair trimmer... got any specs?

j/k

(Milo's helped me in the past and knows his stuff)

JAllen18MVP · 09-14-2007, 06:31 PM

2 questions for the all-knowing Milo (and anyone else with some good answers).

1. I've been pretty much 96% console gamer for a while now. But everywhere I turn, people are saying how much better PC's are for gaming. So I decided to get a few games to try out.

My video card (GeForce 7100gs) runs Call of Duty pretty well, but when I tried to play Halo, it struggled even with most of the settings on low. I don't need a really high-end card, because I can deal with not every setting being at its highest. I'd like to spend under $150 if possible. Which card would you say gives the most bang for my buck?

2. My parents will be in the market for an HDTV soon. I know they want it to be 40-50 inches and they want to stay under $1500. Any suggestions?

**vol_freak** · 09-14-2007, 06:39 PM

HHGregg in Knoxville has a very nice Samsung 50 inch 720p plasma on sale for $1599.

**vols kick balls** · 09-15-2007, 07:54 AM

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Originally Posted by JAllen18MVP

2. My parents will be in the market for an HDTV soon. I know they want it to be 40-50 inches and they want to stay under $1500. Any suggestions?

Vizio Inc. - Products

**OWB** · 09-15-2007, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by vols kick balls

Vizio Inc. - Products

Those aren't really that bad.

**vols kick balls** · 09-15-2007, 08:13 AM

i love the one i have.

**OWB** · 09-15-2007, 08:22 AM

One was just added to the household last night actually. I was kind of diappointed about the high def until I found the component 1 high def button on the remote. Then it was like BAM.

**vols kick balls** · 09-15-2007, 08:24 AM

Yea. If you are looking for a good TV and dont want to spend tons of money Vizio is the way to go. You can actually find them even cheaper at a Sams Club sometimes.

SmokeyVol · 09-15-2007, 08:37 AM

**OWB** · 09-15-2007, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by vols kick balls

Yea. If you are looking for a good TV and dont want to spend tons of money Vizio is the way to go. You can actually find them even cheaper at a Sams Club sometimes.

That's where it was purchased, at the new Sam's at Exit 7.

**GAVol** · 09-15-2007, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by vols kick balls

Yea. If you are looking for a good TV and dont want to spend tons of money Vizio is the way to go. You can actually find them even cheaper at a Sams Club sometimes.

That's exactly what my Dad did. He got a 32" for $599 and it's really pretty good. I'm sure it's not top of the line quality, but if you don't have HD already, going to a Vizio seems like a huge improvement as far as picture quality.

**milohimself** · 09-15-2007, 09:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jmxvol

I have an older Big Screen TV...
the screen is cracked...how do you replace those and how much?

got a new lap top by the way

Cool on the laptop. What kind of TV do you have?

Quote:

Originally Posted by NCGatorBait

I have a 65 in. HDTV and want to replace it sometime with another 65 in....and would like either a DLP or LCD...which do you suggest.

DLP all the way. I usually recommend LCD's up to 40" in size, plasma displays from 40"-50", and DLP's beyond that. 65" is exceptionally large, though. A decent LCD at that size is going to be a lot of money. The only one I know of that Best Buy carries is a 65" Sharp Aquos 1080p that is $10,000.

My favorite DLP out there is the Mitsubishi Diamond Series. The 65" model boasts a ton of features, if you want to get your nerd on. Firewire and USB ports are featured on the back, along with 4 HDMI ports.

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Originally Posted by JAllen18MVP

2 questions for the all-knowing Milo (and anyone else with some good answers).

1. I've been pretty much 96% console gamer for a while now. But everywhere I turn, people are saying how much better PC's are for gaming. So I decided to get a few games to try out.

My video card (GeForce 7100gs) runs Call of Duty pretty well, but when I tried to play Halo, it struggled even with most of the settings on low. I don't need a really high-end card, because I can deal with not every setting being at its highest. I'd like to spend under $150 if possible. Which card would you say gives the most bang for my buck?

2. My parents will be in the market for an HDTV soon. I know they want it to be 40-50 inches and they want to stay under $1500. Any suggestions?

I dunno, graphics cards are usually to taste. First one that comes to mind with your situation is the XFX NVIDIA GeForce 8600.

As for the TV... I'd say a 42" Panasonic plasma. Probably the highest-quality TV between 40-50 inches for under $1,500.