This questionaire is designed to be answered by people shopping for
new displays so forum members at Xbox.com can help them to find the
exact display they are looking for.
In
order to try and bring some order to the forum, we reserve the right to
lock or delete any thread asking for assistance with purchasing a
display that does not use this format!Special thanks to nickspohn at notebookreview.com for the idea, and PhAnToMrAhL for bringing this together.
INSTRUCTIONS:
1.
Create a new thread entitled "New Display for <Your Gamertag>".
This will make it easy to distinguish your thread from all the others
asking the same question.
2. Copy and paste the questions below into a new thread with as many answers as you can give, this
way others can help you to find a display that fits your needs. If you don't know how
to answer a question or don't care about what it is asking then just
say so!
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1) What size display would you prefer?
a. <26in
b. 26-40in
c. 40-70in
d. Greater than 70in (Projectors)
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2) Percentage wise; what will this display be used for? i.e. 40% Movies, 30% Gaming, 10% TV, 20% PC.
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3) Do you have a current preference for a display technology? (CRT, DLP, LCD, Plasma, etc...)
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4) Are you prone to rainbow effect on current DLP sets?
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5) Are there any brands that you prefer or any you really don't like?
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6) How big is your room?
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7) How far back is your seating?
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8) Is ambient light an issue? (Big windows / patio doors nearby, etc...)
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9) What is your budget?
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10) Do you mind buying online without seeing the display in person?
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11) If 'no' to number 10, What stores are in your local area that you can purchase from?
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12) What country are you buying this in?
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13) You're looking for an HDTV, right?
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14) Do you plan on recieving free HDTV broadcasts over the air, or will you have HD Cable / Satelite?
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15) Are the display's looks and stylishness of the cabint important to you?
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16) Is the display's cabinet size an issue?
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17) List all of your current A/V devices, plus any that you plan on purchasing.
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18) Any additional comment, requests, considerations that you think are important that we should consider?
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19) What's your timeframe to purchase (i.e., "Need it ASAP", "As soon as I find a good deal", "In 3 months when I get my tax return")?
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