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Nick
01-19-06, 05:52 AM
Size does matter

A new national survey sacks the misconception that only men are excited about watching
the Super Bowl on a big screen TV. According to results found by Circuit City, just as many
women would enjoy a sporting event or movie on a big screen as men.

Nearly 5,200 people participated in Circuit City's "Big Game, Big Screen TV Survey" and a
third of the male respondents said they would be more inclined to invite friends over to
watch sports or the Super Bowl if they had a big screen TV- and nearly the same number
of women (29 percent) agreed. While sporting events were the top reason for hosting a
TV gathering, nearly 24 percent of men and women said having a large TV would also
prompt get-togethers to watch movies.

Other survey findings include: 61 percent of men believe they want a flat panel TV more than
their significant other, but two thirds of both men and women (69 percent men, 65 percent
women) reported they were very interested, or wanted one "now."

More than two-thirds of all respondents said the most important reason for wanting a
flat-panel TV is for the better picture quality and almost one-third cited a sleek design.
And 57 percent are very interested in purchasing a flat panel TV but nearly 40 percent
are unaware of the significant price drops for these TVs during the past year.

Respondents indicated that a new flat panel TV would be an opportunity for some redecorating
with 37 percent saying they would replace or remove their home entertainment center, 35
percent said they would change the layout of their TV room, and 13 percent said they would
buy new furniture.

Maybe most significant of all the findings: Almost three quarters (72 percent) of those who
responded said they are somewhat or very confused about the different technologies
and options available for new TVs.

www.SkyRetailer.com - used with permission

cdru
01-19-06, 06:58 AM
It's not the length, it's the girth. That's why I keep looking for that 72" CRT tube based TV.

It's not surprising that people are confused about what the different options are available. I was looking up a TV for a friend. As I was looking over the spec, it was very clear how it could be very intimidating. Below are some of the thing that I, truthfully, have no idea exactly what it is or why I should want/need it. I know what most are in general, but I'm probably better then the average consumer.

Hi-Scan 1080iTM Chassis
DRCTM-Multi-Function
CineMotionTM Reverse 3-2 Pull Down Technology
Multi-Image Driver-X (MID-TMX) Circuitry
3D Digital Comb Filter Circuitry
Advanced Pro-OpticTM System
MICROFOCUSTM CRT
MICROFOCUSTM Lens System
Built-In High Contrast Protective Screen
BrightViewTM Dual Component Screen
High Contrast Lenticular Screen
First Surface Mirror
Dynamic Picture Processor
Dynamic FocusTM Circuitry
Advanced Velocity ModulationTM Scanning
Shading Compensation Circuitry
TruSurroundTMVirtual Dolby® Surround Sound Audio Effect
MTS Stereo with DBX® Noise Reduction
Dynamic Acoustic Chamber (DAC) Speaker System (20 Watts x 2)*
Flexible Twin-ViewTM 2-Tuner Picture-and-Picture (HD, NTSC)
Flash FocusTM Fully Automatic Digital Convergence System
Express Tuning® System
Extended Data Service (XDS)

Now if they just advertised it as "57" Big Screen Projection Wide Screen Television", I think everyone can figure out what it means.

Nick
01-19-06, 07:28 AM
It's not the length, it's the girth. That's why I keep looking for that 72" CRT tube based TV.Is that the one that comes with its own forklift?

"...I know what most are in general, but I'm probably better then the average consumer.

Hi-Scan 1080iTM Chassis
DRCTM-Multi-Function
CineMotionTM Reverse 3-2 Pull Down Technology
Multi-Image Driver-X (MID-TMX) Circuitry
3D Digital Comb Filter Circuitry
Advanced Pro-OpticTM System
MICROFOCUSTM CRT
MICROFOCUSTM Lens System
Built-In High Contrast Protective Screen
BrightViewTM Dual Component Screen
High Contrast Lenticular Screen
First Surface Mirror
Dynamic Picture Processor
Dynamic FocusTM Circuitry
Advanced Velocity ModulationTM Scanning
Shading Compensation Circuitry
TruSurroundTMVirtual Dolby® Surround Sound Audio Effect
MTS Stereo with DBX® Noise Reduction
Dynamic Acoustic Chamber (DAC) Speaker System (20 Watts x 2)*
Flexible Twin-ViewTM 2-Tuner Picture-and-Picture (HD, NTSC)
Flash FocusTM Fully Automatic Digital Convergence System
Express Tuning® System
Extended Data Service (XDS)...Being a geek and having done extensive research before I got my own HD tv, I'm a fairly knowledgeable guy and even I am intimidated by that list. I have no idea what most of those proprietary references are. To make matters even worse for consumers (if that's even possible), every mfr has their own proprietary (TM) terminology, making matters more confusing and meaningful comparisons virtually impossible.

Is it fair to say that HDTV mfrs are doing a piss-poor job of educating consumers?

BobMurdoch
01-19-06, 08:38 AM
Mine always says that it isn't the size, it's what you do with it.

Oh, and she likes big TVs too.

cdru
01-19-06, 12:38 PM
Is it fair to say that HDTV mfrs are doing a piss-poor job of educating consumers?I think the marketing departments have done a piss poor job of marketing their products. People don't care if it has a lenticular screen or a first surface mirror.

The only things that really matter:
Size
Aspect ratio (and even that isn't as much of an issue since wide screen has taken over pretty much)
Type (CRT, LCD, DLP, LCoS, Plasma)

The things that could matter:
Number/type of inputs
Number/types of tuners

After the above things, no one cares for the most part.

Nick
01-19-06, 12:45 PM
Resolution. Watch out for those ED sets with diminished performance out there.

AllieVi
01-19-06, 01:08 PM
... Being a geek and having done extensive research before I got my own HD tv, I'm a fairly knowledgeable guy and even I am intimidated by that list. I have no idea what most of those proprietary references are. To make matters even worse for consumers (if that's even possible), every mfr has their own proprietary (TM) terminology, making matters more confusing and meaningful comparisons virtually impossible.

Is it fair to say that HDTV mfrs are doing a piss-poor job of educating consumers?The things you describe make it easy for those of us on the sidelines with adequate TV's to wait a bit longer. It might be different if we didn't already have a TV or two :), if the HD sets were cheap or if we didn't also have to also invest in a new satellite receiver & spend more for programming.

As you noted, industry standard terminology is a problem. So is the fact that several competing technologies exist, each with its own strengths/weaknesses.