Just bought a new 57" TV for TTT

Balrog_of_Morgoth · 08-22-2003, 08:57 PM

I just bought a wide screen Hitachi 57" television along with a nice progressive scan DVD player in time for the release of TTT. I can't wait. I popped in the Extended FOTR and the difference between this and my old tv is unbelievable. I'm seeing things that I never even noticed before like cob webs, beads of sweat, textures within the Mines of Moria, etc, and I've watched it probably 10 times before this. Plus their are the parts that were cut out due to my prior 4:3 screen size.

If anyone out there is considering this type of purchase, I highly recommend it for Lord of the Rings and movies in general.

***azalea*** · 08-22-2003, 10:41 PM

That sounds wonderful -- so when are we all invited for the screening of the EE?

Or better yet -- anyone have a spare few thousand to give me for my own?

Seriously, though, I do plan to eventually get something like that. It may just take me several years. Maybe at some point the price of the new type of tvs (wide-screen, HD and all) will go down (I hope).

Balrog_of_Morgoth · 08-22-2003, 11:37 PM

The price really wasn't too bad, relatively speaking. I paid 2700 at Circuit City with taxes, and they threw in the DVD player and the monster cables. I've been saving for quite a while. I could never afford one of those plasma screens.

I wish I could have you all over for a marathon viewing. I have precious few people around here who are true fans and appreciate it for more than just a good movie.

gollum9630 · 08-22-2003, 11:50 PM

my mom wants to get a tv like that in the next year or so, which will make a trilogy marathon of all 3 movies so much better

Sheeana · 08-23-2003, 04:09 AM

Wow. That's so cheap. You'd never be able to pick up something that big in the NZ equivalent dollar.

straight_face · 08-23-2003, 09:25 PM

We've had the Two Towers saved to the computer from discs a bit after it came out, so I'm laid back until the released. Besides, my dad said that we're going to wait for the extended version. My TV is crap, by the way, black and white. I don't even need a DVD player anyway.

08-22-2003, 08:57 PM	#1
Balrog_of_Morgoth Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Parkersburg WV Posts: 110	Just bought a new 57" TV for TTT I just bought a wide screen Hitachi 57" television along with a nice progressive scan DVD player in time for the release of TTT. I can't wait. I popped in the Extended FOTR and the difference between this and my old tv is unbelievable. I'm seeing things that I never even noticed before like cob webs, beads of sweat, textures within the Mines of Moria, etc, and I've watched it probably 10 times before this. Plus their are the parts that were cut out due to my prior 4:3 screen size. If anyone out there is considering this type of purchase, I highly recommend it for Lord of the Rings and movies in general. __________________ Fingolfin: The Mighty Elven Lord who challenged Morgoth to single combat!

08-22-2003, 11:37 PM	#3
Balrog_of_Morgoth Elven Warrior Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Parkersburg WV Posts: 110	The price really wasn't too bad, relatively speaking. I paid 2700 at Circuit City with taxes, and they threw in the DVD player and the monster cables. I've been saving for quite a while. I could never afford one of those plasma screens. I wish I could have you all over for a marathon viewing. I have precious few people around here who are true fans and appreciate it for more than just a good movie. __________________ Fingolfin: The Mighty Elven Lord who challenged Morgoth to single combat!

08-22-2003, 11:50 PM	#4
gollum9630 Canadian Guy. Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: The true North Strong and Free Posts: 1,513	my mom wants to get a tv like that in the next year or so, which will make a trilogy marathon of all 3 movies so much better __________________ "Canadians are so apathetic, but, what are you gonna do about it" -Glen Foster Wierd Harry Potter quotes the old nintendo duck hunt game Lemmings Swron Random Homer Simpson Quotes

08-23-2003, 09:25 PM	#6
straight_face Enting Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Angband Posts: 91	We've had the Two Towers saved to the computer from discs a bit after it came out, so I'm laid back until the released. Besides, my dad said that we're going to wait for the extended version. My TV is crap, by the way, black and white. I don't even need a DVD player anyway. __________________ 'There was no need. He halted just by us and looked down at us. "Gandalf!" I said at last, but my voice was only a whisper. Did he say: "Hullo, Pippin! This is a pleasant surprise!" No, indeed! He said: "Get up, you tom-fool of a Took! Where, in the name of wonder, in all this ruin is Treebeard? I want him. Quick!"' 'What are we going to do now then?' asked Pippin, undaunted by the wizard's bristling brows. "Knock on the door with your head, Peregrin Took,' said Gandalf. 'But if that does not shatter them, and I am allowed a little peace from foolish questions, I will seek for the opening words.' 'Fool of a Took!' he growled. 'This is a serious journey, not a hobbit walking-party. Throw yourself in next time, and then you will be no further nuisance. Now be quiet!'

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08-22-2003, 10:41 PM	#2
*azalea* Long lost mooter Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 3,342	That sounds wonderful -- so when are we all invited for the screening of the EE? Or better yet -- anyone have a spare few thousand to give me for my own? Seriously, though, I do plan to eventually get something like that. It may just take me several years. Maybe at some point the price of the new type of tvs (wide-screen, HD and all) will go down (I hope).

08-23-2003, 04:09 AM	#5
Sheeana Lord of the Pants Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 1,382	Wow. That's so cheap. You'd never be able to pick up something that big in the NZ equivalent dollar.