OT:Can anybody tell me which one of these TVs i should buy?

[joe blow]

Day after thankgivings sale
Sony 46" LCD Projection TV (KDF-46E2000) $1439
Panasonic 42" Plasma HDTV (TH-42PX60U) $1199
Hitachi 42" Plasma HDTV (42HDS69) $1619

Buying a TV is more confusing than capping the NBA

Thanks in front for any help...BTW:this is a sale from circuit city..good today and tomorrow

[joe blow]

Is the Hitachi really worth $500 more than the Panasonic?

[Illusion]

Do they all have a built in HD tuner?

[Willie Bee]

Yeah, why is that Hitachi $500 more than the Panasonic, or why is the Panasonic $500 less than the Hitachi? Does the Hitachi come with a hooker or something like that?

[onlooker]

Ok, give us more details. From the prices, I think I can say they are not 1080p HD.

Do you want to mount on the wall? If so, the two Plasmas would be the route for that. If not, Id buy the Sony 46", but being a Projection LCD, its not wall mountable.

I have a SONY 46" True LCD 1080P, and its a nice size TV. Not sure you can see the difference in a 42" and a 46" unless you have them both in your living room.

What ever you buy, make sure its at least 1080i, so you can take advantage of the HD broadcast, you would never want to watch anything else.

[onlooker]

Also, my wife just bought a SONY 42" rear projection LCD for the bedroom, and it has a nice picture. Its a 1080i HDTV, but she got a real nice deal since she works at RC Willeys. She got it for $850. She got me a nice deal on my SONY 46" LCD as well. The percs of working at a electronics/furniture store.

[joe blow]

"make sure its at least 1080i"

Thank you sir...I am not really sure what that means,but i how know what to ask for....


"Do they all have a built in HD tuner?"

i don't know ,but i'll check

Willie bee...nope no hooker

thanks guys

[sergfro]

if you live in high elevation get LCD

[joe blow]

This is the one i think i am buying

Buy the Sharp 42" AQUOS® LCD HDTV (LC-42D62U) and other Flat Panel TVs at circuitcity.com

I can get it for $2,069 ..no interest for two years.I plan on buying it on saturday...

onlòóker....i took your advice,this one seems to have everything you told me to look for .Since you know alot more about it...What do you think of it?
Thank you....

[onlooker]

That seems like a decent price for a 1080p TV. You can even wall mount that one if you wish to do so. I would recommend everyone that is going to buy a new tv, make sure its 1080p capable. So your set for the future.

Let us know tomorrow evening what you end up with after you purchase something. Just dont rush, and if you have time, look over other options.

[pags11]

I have a LCD at work...I also live in high altitude so the plasmas aren't so good up here...

[kalmikrazy]

I have a LCD Sony with HD (cant watch sports without it). Its only 25' but I paid $2400 about 4 years ago. Damn now those suckers are cheap as anything. I guess I shoulda waited. But I love the Sony and I have a friend who has a Panasonic but I think as far as HD is concerned nothing beats the picture you get with a Sony.

[onlooker]

I agree kalmikrazy.

Once you go HD, you will never go back.

Its hard for me to watch anything in Standard Def., I wish ESPN would get their damn college hoops in HD already. Geez.

[pags11]

mine's a panasonic...I like it as well...

[onlooker]

Hey Joe. What did you end up buying?

[jjgold]

All basically the same with HD signal, picture tubes are still pretty good also, its not like your watching tv 24 hours a day

[Sam Odom]

Cannot believe FSU/Flo is not HD !?

[onlooker]

All basically the same with HD signal, picture tubes are still pretty good also, its not like your watching tv 24 hours a day

Thats true JJ. But I cant take the tube because those things are tanks and take up to much room. Id rather have the slim lcd or plasma. So I can mount on the wall if need be.

Any new tv purchase by anyone should be a HDTV. I will never buy anything less.

Cannot believe FSU/Flo is not HD !?

I was pissed when I turned it on this morning Sam. I cant believe it myself. Someone at ABC should be fired.

[jjgold]

Onlooker I have a 25 inch tv from 1991 and works great, it is also 175 pounds and would not trade it in for a Sony 42" plasma.

[onlooker]

Onlooker I have a 25 inch tv from 1991 and works great, it is also 175 pounds and would not trade it in for a Sony 42" plasma.

Well, thats your preferrence. No way I could ever go back to a tube. I think I will take my Sony 46" LCD over your brick with a screen.

[joe blow]

Hey Joe. What did you end up buying?

I went with the sharp.That was the only one that has 1080p resolution and a

1200:1 contrast ratio..For the 2k is was looking to spend.The sony was $1,000 more.

I got a good deal from the store.I slipped the saleman a $100 for a hidden extra 10% off discount so it turned out i got the wall mount and the Monster Cable HDMI Cable (HDMI400-2M) basically for the $2,069 plus the hundred.
Thanks for all your help..It came in real handy

[pags11]

an HD TV with an HD receiver and dish just gives you an awesome picture...I'm very happy with my set-up...

[SBR_John]

I just went through this a month ago. I went with a 42" LCD Sony. Great TV. But the HD will ruin you being able to watch regular TV.

[willis60]

Sharp AQUOS LC-42D62U 42" LCD TV – has an average expert rating of 90 (based on 10 expert sources)

http://www.smartratings.com/review/electronics/plasma_and_lcds/193

Hitachi Ultravision 42HDS69 42" Plasma TV – has an average expert rating of 73 (based on 3 expert sources)

http://www.smartratings.com/review/electronics/plasma_and_lcds/201

Probably Sharp AQUOS LC-42D62U 42" LCD TV is better if it fits your budget.

[pags11]

good selection john...I really enjoy my Panasonic 42' LCD TV...

[onlooker]

But the HD will ruin you being able to watch regular TV.

Very true statement. Its very hard for me to watch anything non-HD.

I bought a 46" BRAVIA™ XBR® LCD Flat Panel HDTV (1080P) right before football season started last year. Love that TV. Looks good mounted on my wall.

[jjgold]

Just get an off brand and save a ton of money, 700p also is not that bad comapred to 1080p.

With HD you really are not going to see that much of a difference in picture and who really cares because it is not like your watching tv day and night.