Beginner questions for when (hopefully) I get my Sony LCD:
(1) Does the set have PIP? For that matter, do most/any LCD's, DLP's, or Plasmas?
(2) What "extras" are a "must" when I first bring home the set? I have an 8 year old surge protector on my current ProScan, so I figure I'll spring for a new one for the Sony (Monster?). I also figure I'll want new (Monster) connections, though I don't think my new DVD will have the DVI link. I ordered a DVE setup DVD to help me with calibration, which sounds like lots of fun!
Anything else that comes across as a "must"?
(3) Speakers/Acoustics: Anybody think of using the Bose 3:2:1 system? I know it comes with a DVD which might be rendered redundant if I buy a quality set, maybe there's another way to go for under $1,000?
(4) Any recommendations on specialty stands for the set?
(5) Anything to absolutely avoid when setting up the set right out of the box? I'm thinking of all the initial wiring setups...the connections and hookups between the cable/satellite and outlets.
I'm beginning to think the time to research properly an RPTV, the DVD, and acoustics is going to be dwarfed by the time I spend actually getting them set up and working properly. Hopefully, I'm proved wrong. I've heard of people who pay experts to help them choose and install and setup and I'm beginning to wonder if that's the way to go as I am not 100% sure I can get up to speed by the time I want to move.
(1) Does the set have PIP? For that matter, do most/any LCD's, DLP's, or Plasmas?
(2) What "extras" are a "must" when I first bring home the set? I have an 8 year old surge protector on my current ProScan, so I figure I'll spring for a new one for the Sony (Monster?). I also figure I'll want new (Monster) connections, though I don't think my new DVD will have the DVI link. I ordered a DVE setup DVD to help me with calibration, which sounds like lots of fun!
Anything else that comes across as a "must"?
(3) Speakers/Acoustics: Anybody think of using the Bose 3:2:1 system? I know it comes with a DVD which might be rendered redundant if I buy a quality set, maybe there's another way to go for under $1,000?
(4) Any recommendations on specialty stands for the set?
(5) Anything to absolutely avoid when setting up the set right out of the box? I'm thinking of all the initial wiring setups...the connections and hookups between the cable/satellite and outlets.
I'm beginning to think the time to research properly an RPTV, the DVD, and acoustics is going to be dwarfed by the time I spend actually getting them set up and working properly. Hopefully, I'm proved wrong. I've heard of people who pay experts to help them choose and install and setup and I'm beginning to wonder if that's the way to go as I am not 100% sure I can get up to speed by the time I want to move.