need opinions on new tv....ready to buy

[Johnny Law.Lulz 5,000+ posts]

I got a Insignia from bestbuy and honestly i couldnt tell the difference between it and the sonys. Go to bestbuy and look at them. i forgot how much it was though.

 

[mobeious 10+ year member]

i got a 50" samsung plasma does great on movies and games no complaints

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9244329&type=product&id=1218068507560

anyone got any input on that tv. it falls into my budget range, has the inputs that i need, and its appreance is appealing and will fit well into my system

what tv do you have mob?

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

wall mart near me has a floor model for 450. i was gona buy it but i have other stuff to buy. looked pretty cool

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

the floor model of what i posted?

 

[kpozr2 10+ year member]

at around 500 your looking at 720p resolution mainly. for around 800 you could get a decent set with 1080p. I would stick with Samsung or Sony, or else Panasonic.

perhaps these in no particular order

42" Samsung Plasma (720p) -around $700.00

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-PN42B450-42-Inch-720p-Plasma/dp/B001ULBPAM/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1244335482&sr=1-1

32" Samsung LCD (720) - $550.00

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN32B460-32-Inch-720p-HDTV/dp/B001U3Y8MW/ref=sr_1

_6?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1244335761&sr=1-6

32" Sony LCD (720p)- $549.99

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KDL-32L5000-32-Inch-Black/dp/B001S2RDCM/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1244335867&sr=1-2

Panasonic 42" Plasma (720p) -$725.00

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P42X1-42-Inch-Plasma/dp/B001SE4YQS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1244336063&sr=1-3

 

[kpozr2 10+ year member]

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9244329&type=product&id=1218068507560
anyone got any input on that tv. it falls into my budget range, has the inputs that i need, and its appreance is appealing and will fit well into my system

what tv do you have mob?

good lookin set with a nice 2mil:1 dynamic contrast ratio. only 2 hdmi inputs, although you only have a ps3 and possibly HD cable.

 

[1rockford1 5,000+ posts]

the floor model of what i posted?

yes i was thinking about it but i said f uck it. i got amps to buy

 

[ejschultz 10+ year member]

get an lg 37 or 42 inch 720p lcd or a 720p panasonic plasma. 1080p is a waste of money unless you're going 55 inches or bigger. lg has some good quality tvs. panasonic has some of the highest rated plasmas out there. i've got a 42 inch 720 panasonic plasma model th42px80u; it looks better than my sony xbr. i've never owned an lg lcd, but i used to sell them and they always had extremely high customer ratings. i haven't heard too many good things about lg plasmas though. there's my 2 cents.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

good lookin set with a nice 2mil:1 dynamic contrast ratio. only 2 hdmi inputs, although you only have a ps3 and possibly HD cable.

would a vga out on a laptop have a cable that would run into an hdmi input?

 

[focused313 10+ year member]

i have a 32" samsung in my bedroom and I abosutely love it. I got it back in 07 though and it was $900. I have a Dynex 42" that was $499 in the living room, but I don't think the picture is as good. It's a 1080p, but that doesn't matter since the highest cable is broadcast is in 1080i. I also don't think the refresh rate is as good on the Dynex, it does the job though.

i have the xbox360 on hdmi, the wii too regular audio/video, and a 5.1 surround system thru an optical cable from the tv to the optical in on the receiver.

 

[Enellz 10+ year member]

I think so, but why not get one with a VGA input?

 

[chase007 10+ year member]

http://www.newegg.com

 

[aaronrchr 10+ year member]

If you're gonna go with plasma, I would normally say go Panasonic, end of story. However, this year's Samsung plasma models look great and are extremely well priced. If you are thinking of getting an lcd, for the money, Samsung = win. Personally, with a ps3, I would maybe save up a little for 1080p, or get a payment plan with a store like Sears which is where I work and we always have no interest, no payments deals going on with tv's. I don't care what anyone says, there is a HUGE difference between 720p and 1080p. Just shop around, and make sure you ask questions to your local stores.

 

[blackbonnie 5,000+ posts]

If you're gonna go with plasma, I would normally say go Panasonic, end of story. However, this year's Samsung plasma models look great and are extremely well priced. If you are thinking of getting an lcd, for the money, Samsung = win. Personally, with a ps3, I would maybe save up a little for 1080p, or get a payment plan with a store like Sears which is where I work and we always have no interest, no payments deals going on with tv's. I don't care what anyone says, there is a HUGE difference between 720p and 1080p. Just shop around, and make sure you ask questions to your local stores.

but for me upgrading from a 98 tube tv, to a flat panel 720p, i dont think i would be dissapointed in 720p.

im sure theres a difference but to me i would rather spend my money (budget in mind) on a higher tier 720p plasma, then a lower end 1080.