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This thread has been done a LOT.

Short and sweet: For around $1000, I think a plasma is a better bet than an LCD. Panasonic is usually the best bang-for-the-buck brand here.

If you want to go LCD, Samsung seems to be the sweet spot - very close to Sony's quality but considerably cheaper. If you go LCD you might as well go 1080p - it's not much more expensive.

Asofel just showed me a 50" plasma (pioneer I think) on clearance for like $1300 - so you can definitely find some good deals if you dig.

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can you send me the link for the 50" plasma on clearance because if it is a Pioneer (I doubt it), then it is pretty much a steal.

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can you send me the link for the 50" plasma on clearance because if it is a Pioneer (I doubt it), then it is pretty much a steal.

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Was it the pioneer? If it was, send me the link too. I'll buy this in a second.

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Anyone use the Ambilight screens? Gimick? Worth the extra money?

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Hmm.. I think it was actually a Panasonic that was on sale (still a great brand name).

Here's an amazon link for a 50" 720p panny plasma:

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-TH-50PX7...0421&sr=8-1

$1323

Pretty damn cheap now.

There's also a
42" 1080p plasma for $1500
50" 1080p plasma for $2100 (both panasonic)

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Make sure you check slickdeals.net - they will basically post every good price or potential deal that exists.

Using that site I found a 42" Hitachi 1080i for $820 about a month ago.

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Go to AVS Forum for all sorts of information and buying guides -- they have recommendations for every price point.

I searched their Plasma TVs forum and found a Panasonic 50" that I bought back in March and it rocks!!!

Most of the people that hang out on the AVS Forum are really knowledgeable and there is a ton of information there to help you make a decision on what you want.

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50" Samsung 720p Plasma

What do you guys think about this model? Is $1600 a pretty good price for it? I realize 720p is out of date now, but there is no way that 1080p can be worth an extra grand right? I've read up a little bit and most seem to think the difference isnt really that noticable. Can any of you TV guys weigh in here.

HH Gregg also has a 50" 720p Panasonic for the same price.

Here

Is one brand any better than the other?

Thanks.

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Yeah, we really need more info on what you're after. Generally speaking, take a long look at Westinghouse LCD tv's. They truly are every bit as good as most Toshiba, Sony, etc and cost 1/2 to 2/3 the price.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...d=1181831586462

Make sure you get 1080p resolution.

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Depends how many things you plan on hooking up to it..

Here is a 42" Vizio 1080p LCD that costs the same thing with better specs for picture but has two less HDMI inputs

If you have a ton of devices to hook into it I'd want more HDMI inputs but I'd rather watch the Vizio..

With that said I have a 32" Westinghouse lcd that I really like.. I got it on black Friday for a sick price though..

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FWIW I bought this Toshiba 42" LCD from Amazon.com and I'm very happy with it so far. (I also paid $1600 about 3 months ago, down to $1299 now).

I'd definitely go with 1080p if you're getting a screen 42" or larger. It might not make a huge difference with HD channels (most max out at 1080i anyway), but eventually you may want to buy a HD-DVD or Blueray player, and you'll want the 1080p to see HD movies in the best possible quality.