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Lumens (projectors) vs. contrast ratio (panels): Are these comparable measurements?

I've seen home theatre projectors advertised with a "lumens" unit (e.g. 2500 lumens) and large LCD panels advertised with "contrast ratio" (e.g. 80,000:1 contrast ratio.) Are thes …
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What refresh rate should I look for in a new TV?

I see some of the newer and more expensive LCD TVs quoting incredibly fast refresh rates, like 5 ms or better. What is a good number to look for for film watching? I also play gam …
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What’s the biggest LCD TV that can actually be bought?

I see articles on giant TVs from Panasonic and others, but they don't actually seem to be for sale anywhere. What is the biggest LCD TV I can actually buy?
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Which is better, LCD or plasma?

For watching films, is it better to go for a Plasma screen or have LCDs caught up to the point where they're as good or better?
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Do speakers need to be shielded near an LCD TV?

I know speakers near CRT TVs need to be shielded, but what about speakers near LCD TVs? See also this question on Plasma TVs
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Recommend me a good LCD monitor/TV combo

I'm doing a lot of video editing and need to upgrade my 17" LCD monitor to something a little bit bigger. I was looking at monitors in currys and noticed a lot had built in TV re …
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Mounting a LCD TV over a fire place

I am looking at buying a new LCD TV. I am considering mounting on the wall over a gas fireplace. I have not bought the fire place yet, but I don't have a chimney brest and so the f …
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Is it greener to keep an old CRT or replace it with an LCD?

A friend of mine won't get rid of their old CRT for environmental reasons. He says a new TV is a huge waste of resources. On the other hand I pointed out that a moderately sized LC …