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Re: Buying a New Television
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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Re: Buying a New Television
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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. [/ QUOTE ] 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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Re: Buying a New Television
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 I realize 720p is out of date now, but there is no way that 1080p can be worth an extra grand right?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. [/ QUOTE ] 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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Re: Buying a New Television
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. |
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