Going to buy a new TV soon..Likely in 47 to 52 inch range..
Could I get some recommendations on what brand to purchase?
Thanks so much...
Could I get some recommendations on what brand to purchase?
Thanks so much...
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Buy a Samsung.
Do not take the advice of anyone that posts after me.Comment -
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Love my 58 inch Panasonic plasma...
DocComment -
LG or Samsung LED.Comment -
panny or pioneer plasma ftmfwComment -
Originally posted by betplom
DITTO
.....and make sure it is a 1080, not a 720........
and strive for at least a 22,000-30,000-1 contrast ratio...........keeping in mind that anything more is really not noticiable to the human eye and a basically a waste of money.
Also, make sure it is not a plasma.
The search is over.Comment -
vizioComment -
LOL! do tell why.Originally posted by Fishhead
you're shitting right?Originally posted by Killer_DemoComment -
awesome feedback so far..thanks peepsComment -
Samsung is good
sharp is good
hey they are all decent
Colorado you must if made a score.Comment -
get it on ebay... i got a guy on there that ive used 3 times... incredible prices..Comment -
Panasonic are using Pioneers Kuro technology in their new plasma's, think Pioneer even stopped making tv's altogether. Makes the Panasonics even better then they were.Originally posted by blackbeSSt
fixed it for you.Originally posted by FishheadComment -
Plasmas = junkComment -
by golly you're right. haven't looked at tv's in almost 2.5 years. guess a lot has changed from them.Originally posted by Sanka
then yes by all means hit up a panasonic!Comment -
Plasma Television Disadvantages
However, the disadvantages of Plasma vs LCD include: more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years), more heat generation (as well as more power consumption), does not perform as well at higher altitudes, screen glare in brightly lit rooms, heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
LCD Television Advantages
LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility, cooler running, less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes, longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life), looks better in brightly lit rooms, and less power consumption than Plasma.
Also, LCD televisions have made great strides in upping-the-ante in native pixel resolution, with a growing number of sets offering a full 1080p (1920x1080) display capability at affordable price levels in screen sizes ranging from 37-inches and up. On the other hand, the number of Plasma Televisions offering 1080p native pixel resolution are increasing, there are aren't as many affordable 1080p choices in the 42-inch screen size, as well as being more expensive in comparison to their LCD counterparts.
One factor to consider in favor of LCD over Plasma (at least for the near future) is that if you are planning to purchase a Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD, or Upscaling DVD Player, LCD may be a more cost-effective option as you can get a 1080p LCD set from 37-to-42-inches at a lower price than and 42-inch size Plasma set that has 1080p resolution. One other factor to consider is that LCD televisions are typically lighter (when comparing same screen sizes) than their Plasma counterparts, making wall installation easier.Comment -
depends on what you will be doing with it. plasmas are by no means junkComment -
Originally posted by blackbeSSt
Plasma Television Disadvantages
However, the disadvantages of Plasma vs LCD include: more susceptible to burn-in (although this is not as much of a factor now, due to technology improvements in the past few years), more heat generation (as well as more power consumption), does not perform as well at higher altitudes, screen glare in brightly lit rooms, heavier weight, and more delicate to ship.
LCD Television Advantages
LCD television advantages include no burn-in susceptibility, cooler running, less screen glare, more functional at high altitudes, longer display life (although improvements are being made in Plasma screen life), looks better in brightly lit rooms, and less power consumption than Plasma.
Also, LCD televisions have made great strides in upping-the-ante in native pixel resolution, with a growing number of sets offering a full 1080p (1920x1080) display capability at affordable price levels in screen sizes ranging from 37-inches and up. On the other hand, the number of Plasma Televisions offering 1080p native pixel resolution are increasing, there are aren't as many affordable 1080p choices in the 42-inch screen size, as well as being more expensive in comparison to their LCD counterparts.
One factor to consider in favor of LCD over Plasma (at least for the near future) is that if you are planning to purchase a Blu-ray Disc, HD-DVD, or Upscaling DVD Player, LCD may be a more cost-effective option as you can get a 1080p LCD set from 37-to-42-inches at a lower price than and 42-inch size Plasma set that has 1080p resolution. One other factor to consider is that LCD televisions are typically lighter (when comparing same screen sizes) than their Plasma counterparts, making wall installation easier.Comment -
gotta get a samsung LED. wait till 4th of July salesComment -
Make sure to buy nothing but a SAMSUNG............Comment -
fixtOriginally posted by FishheadComment -
I have a Samsung myself had to replace a fan (33.00 w/shipping) really easy to do. Great picture and would buy another one despite the attached article:
Samsung TVs Generate Unusual Number Of Complaints
Consumers complain sets fail after two or three years of use
By Mark Huffman
ConsumerAffairs.com
January 22, 2010
When you check the complaints on ConsumerAffairs.com, you normally find a fair share of consumer accounts of problems with their flat screen TVs. Most popular brands are included, such as Vizio, Sony, Samsung, Philips, Mitsubishi, and others. But all of a sudden, owners of Samsung TV's appear to be having the most trouble, posting 110 complaints in the last 30 days. The bulk of them have come in the last week or two.
"We bought a 52 inch Samsung LCD in 9/2007. It needs a new front panel, probably $1200-1500," Mary of Arlington, Tex. told ConsumerAffairs.com. "We bought a 40 inch Samsung TV about two years ago and now it takes anywhere from 20-50 clicks before the TV will come on," reports Brenda, of South Euclid, Ohio.
"For at least the past year, our Samsung 62 inch TV shuts off sporadically," said Kim, of Durand, Il. At first it did it once, and some days not at all. About a year ago, I started contacting Samsung. They will not help me."
Fears confirmed
Many consumers have been visiting Web sites such as ConsumerAffairs.com to find out what others have experienced. Often the news just confirms their worst fears.
"Purchased Samsung LCD TV LN46A650A1F on July 8, 2008," Tim, of Enid, Okla., told ConsumerAffairs.com. "On January 18, 2010 we experienced the same power on/off cycling that so many have reported."
Tim says he thinks a TV -- one that costs several hundred dollars, no less -- should last longer than 18 months. He notes his old fashioned Toshiba is still going strong after 19 years.
"I purchased a Samsung 40 inch LCD TV in February of 2007," Bruce, of Waialua. Hi., told ConsumerAffairs.com. "The TV was working fine up until Saturday, when it suddenly developed vertical lines across the entire screen. I have tried all of the inputs and it does not appear to be an input or cord problem. The TV also takes quite awhile to turn on and always has. I have read that Samsung used faulty capacitors in the TV's power supplies during the time frame that I bought mine. My TV is long out of warranty but I paid nearly $2000 for it and it seems criminal that a television could break like this after only three years."
A poster going by "L," from League City, Tex., also mentioned the capacitor issue.
"Repairman came today and replaced two insufficient 10V capacitors with two 25V ones and now (the TV) works again," the post reads. "He could not believe Samsung used 10V capacitors in a 9V Power Supply Circuit Board."
Vizio too
Last August ConsumerAffairs.com received a rash of complaints about Vizio flat screens from consumers reporting the so-called "black screen of death," when their year or two old set would suddenly go black. At the time, we interviewed Pikeville, Ky., TV repairman Ray Hall, who told us no one brand of flat screen TV was any worse than another. They are all cheaply made, he says, and not real easy to work on.
Hall said in many cases the problem in flat screen TVs stems from a power supply failure.
"Most of these sets have three power supplies," he said. "The main power supply usually holds up but what happens, one of the screen power supplies fails. When that happens the screen goes dark and repairs can be costly, assuming a service provider can get the parts.
"It used to be you could buy a TV set and it would last 20 years," said Hall. "It's not like that with these flat screens."Comment -
You must've found this somewhere posted years ago because most of it simply isn't true (anymore). I'll give you the glare thing, the heavier weight and the delicate shipping, although the last two really aren't an issue anymore once it's up in your house.Originally posted by FishheadComment -
Colorado I have recommended Sharp for the possibility of turning you into one,I have witnessed this first hand ya know...Originally posted by PAULYPOKERComment -
Originally posted by Doc JS
Yep we gotta 50"/42" panasonic plasmas....Both very nice.
But my Samsung Touch of Color is the nicest, but cost the most.
Go to Costco...You won't be dissatisfied.Comment -
probably "hotter" than a fukking open flameOriginally posted by ProfaneRealityComment -
thats a link for a 40" sharp aquos LED 120Hz for $750. market value is $1500Comment -
It depends really. 3d tvs are going to become more prevalent so you may want to purchase an inferior brand for the time being making due until the the 3d televisions come down in price. I have a generic 32" 1080p in the living room that I watch some television and play games on. I am satisfied with it but I am just a generic consumer. I have friends that have "better brands" and larger TVs but I find the differences minimal enough so I wouldn't want to upgrade. If you don't care about 3d or are informed enough to care go to consumer reports and check there.Comment -
Just wait another year until they come out with 3D TV without glasses.
And yes that will be happening in the next year. They did it with the Nintendo 3DS and it'll happen soon for TVs.Comment -
a high end plasma will beat a high end LCD any day of the week. Plasma technology is not the same crap you are used to seeing 10 years ago. The horrible view angles are gone and the color is far better but the price is far higher.
And like any other product, I wouldn't buy new, especially first generation. I would do what profane said, if you want to save money.Comment -
Fishhead is one of the best posters on this site but don't listen to him here. Some of the negatives to plasmas are largely irrelevant.Originally posted by FishheadDITTO
.....and make sure it is a 1080, not a 720........
and strive for at least a 22,000-30,000-1 contrast ratio...........keeping in mind that anything more is really not noticiable to the human eye and a basically a waste of money.
Also, make sure it is not a plasma.
The search is over.
Burn is NOT an issue.
Who cares how much it weighs? You're not gonna move it anyway.
If you're doing a wall installation hire a pro and the weight is no factor
Altitude is only an issue over 10,000 ft
LCD disadvantage
Still has motion blur. Can make watching sports annoying.
Cost - a 50" LCD will cost more than a comparable plasmaComment -
samsung overrated and overpriced
toshiba is a good brand at very good prices.Comment -
Originally posted by Andy117
yeah burn with plasm isn't an issue unless you leave an image on pause for a long time (but the tv should generate a screen saver so its no problem). also plasmas are much cheaper than lcds so its a great deal.Comment -
There will always be something better. He wants a tv now.Originally posted by leeznonComment -
im thinkin lcd over plasma..will wait another couple yrs on 3d tvs to go down before get another..Comment
