What kind of TV should i get?

Domestic · 04-10-10, 05:22 AM

Is it just for you or the family?
How far away is your couch?
32" LCDs are good value at the moment if that is big enough for ya.

Ace_of_Spades · 04-10-10, 05:26 AM

Samsung 32" are very good.

Cougar Bait · 04-10-10, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by Ace_of_Spades

Samsung 32" are very good.

I have a Samsung and love it, would shop around and go bigger if possible.

freeVICK · 04-10-10, 05:36 AM

just for me and my chick. small apartment but im hoping to get something bigger then 32. i was hoping for 37-42 inch. doing some research now. anyone hear anything about the best buy brand insignia?

jjgold · 04-10-10, 06:54 AM

By an off Brand because quality is just as good and prices lower.

37 Inch are nice sizes for a small or regular room

statnerds · 04-10-10, 07:11 AM

they are pretty much the same. TV is still years from broadcasting in 1080p, so unless you are getting a bluray player as well, you should be able to get a banging ass TV for $700 or less. so if it is mostly TV viewing go with a 720p and at least 120hz. the biggest thing after that is aspect ratio. the higher the better. the cheap ones are going to be like 10K:1. think the best one i saw was 2 million:1.

go to Best Buy and just browse for an Open Item, which will be $100 or so cheaper. there was one in my local $150 cheaper cause the remote was missing. and this next one takes balls, but shouldn't.

everywhere in the world, haggling is expected and welcome. Americans are the only people that walk in a store and pay the asking price. try to jew the best buy guy down $100 or so, worst he can do is say no. be prepared to walk away.

keep us posted.

KC · 04-10-10, 07:13 AM

Panasonic 42 or 50 inch plasmas are tremendous and prices have come way down

hugh_morris · 04-10-10, 08:06 AM

go with the 42" samsung...perfect size for an apartment...just picked up a 46" for the mancave in the basement..cant beat it for 9 bills..
7 bills will get you that 42" without a dought...G/L..

out..

G's pks · 04-10-10, 08:20 AM

got one with lcd for kitchen crystal clear...

freeVICK · 04-10-10, 01:48 PM

im leaning towards getting an insignia from best buy. all insignias come with a 2 year warranty. anybody heard anything about this brand?

freeVICK · 04-10-10, 01:52 PM

fcking samsungs are so expensive

philswin · 04-10-10, 02:05 PM

Those Sanyos and Vizios they sell at Walmart are decent. I got a 42inch Sanyo for about $600

2daBank · 04-10-10, 02:09 PM

Originally posted by jjgold

By an off Brand because quality is just as good and prices lower.

37 Inch are nice sizes for a small or regular room

i agree i got a 42' proscan at best buy for right around $500 and i cant tell the difference between it and my samsung...

Iwinyourmoney · 04-10-10, 02:12 PM

46" Sanyo LCD . Paid 800 for mine it's a great tv!

onlooker · 04-10-10, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by freeVICK

im leaning towards getting an insignia from best buy. all insignias come with a 2 year warranty. anybody heard anything about this brand?

I got my son a 32" Insignia HD LCD about a year and a half ago. It looks great, not as good as my Sony 46", but it does its job just fine. I think at the time I paid $550. Directv HD channels look great on it.

pavyracer · 04-10-10, 02:14 PM

50" Plasma Viera Panasonic

jw · 04-10-10, 02:24 PM

1. LCD over Plasma (I have both)
2. Buy online - you will get so much more for your money (no tax free shipping)
3. If you do HD DVD's you will want 1080p - if not stick with 720p
4. Higher refresh rate = smoother image when watching fast moving action - get 240hz if possible.

like this ... ?

http://www.jr.com/toshiba/pe/TOS_42ZV650U/

compaqDikk · 04-10-10, 02:44 PM

pm the poster AgainstAllOdds before you decide to make a tv purchase

Killer_Demo · 04-10-10, 02:56 PM

vizio are nice tv's...just got a big screen

THE PROFIT · 04-10-10, 03:19 PM

I recently got a 52" LG and am very pleased

G's pks · 04-10-10, 04:29 PM

Originally posted by freeVICK

im leaning towards getting an insignia from best buy. all insignias come with a 2 year warranty. anybody heard anything about this brand?

Yes! The one in my kitchen is an Insignia. Like I said get the LCD, great sound... No problems with it at all yet...fingers crossed! I would buy another Insignia based on the pic quality and sound up to now.

Doug · 04-10-10, 04:30 PM

electric would be my choice

Tommy_de1st · 04-10-10, 04:41 PM

Ive Samsung 40" and its lovely and only 3 meters from my couch

THE PROFIT · 04-10-10, 04:46 PM

FYI. A little TV watching manners. Here in tennessee its proper etiquette to bang a chick from behind on Sunday so she can watch the race too.

Tommy_de1st · 04-10-10, 05:24 PM

Originally posted by THE PROFIT

FYI. A little TV watching manners. Here in tennessee its proper etiquette to bang a chick from behind on Sunday so she can watch the race too.

how much for?

freeVICK · 04-10-10, 05:48 PM

just went to best buy. think im gonna get a 40" sony bravia for 800. thing is crystal clear. 1080p, 150k:1 contrast ratio, 120Hz

thanks for all your help guys

freeVICK · 04-10-10, 06:07 PM

actually i got one more question for you guys. best buy offers 3 different service plans... 2 year protection for $120, 4 year for $150, and a 4 year premium plan for $250.

which plan would you recommend if any? or are these service plans "scams" like car rental insurance?

2daBank · 04-10-10, 06:12 PM

i never buy the extended warranty..that just me though, im a gambler and ive never had a tv that didnt make it...my theory if its good for the 1st covered year odds are it will be good for years to come

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Andy117 · 04-10-10, 06:20 PM

Originally posted by freeVICK

actually i got one more question for you guys. best buy offers 3 different service plans... 2 year protection for $120, 4 year for $150, and a 4 year premium plan for $250.

which plan would you recommend if any? or are these service plans "scams" like car rental insurance?

Stay away from the service plan.

I'd personally go with a Panasonic Plasma. Plasmas have better contrast, color production and are better for sports than LCDs. Plasmas don't have a refresh rate to worry about so you won't see motion blur, which is still there with a 120 refresh rate.

tofuman · 04-10-10, 07:40 PM

start with google.. and tv reviews.. or amazon reviews

G's pks · 04-10-10, 08:24 PM

i would pass on service plan on a tv.

freeVICK · 04-12-10, 03:40 AM

holy shit i found the deal of a lifetime boys!!! dell.com has a sale for a sharp 47" for $699 and free shipping. this thing is usually $1200. offer ends on the 15th

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/products/Video_Conferencing/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19 &sku=A3136031#Overview

freeVICK · 04-12-10, 03:41 AM

1080p, 120Hz.. how could u pass this up? the fcking thing will probably be too big for my place but who gives a fck