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    clynnm17
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    Plasma or LCD

    Ok guys, I am bout to purchase a 55 inch or bigger. Been looking around at Walmart, Best Buy, Sams Club.. Why should i get one or the other?

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    sportfan
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    Plasma sucks screen only last about 3, 4 years , get the LCD one , Samsung , LG all good,avoid Sony though

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    120hz refresh rate is a MUST. Be careful at WalMart/Best Buy/Sam's Club. Especially wal mart sells cheap tvs cheaply. Look at consumer reports, but most major brands are okay (LG, Panasonic, Samsung). Westinghouse is garbage.

    Plasma better if the room has lots of natural light (better blacks), LCD is fine if there isn't a lot of light to reflect off the screen.

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    texhooper
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    go led-lcd if you're getting an lcd tv, don't cut corners.

    plasma actually is still the best in regards to picture (most life-like) and abilty to process motion. but the drawback is how long it will last and there being no real recourse for it other than buying a new tv.

    get a good led and you won't regret it. i recommend the samsung smart tvs.

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    clynnm17
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    what about SANYO?

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    clynnm17
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    also any suggestions on home theater system

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    BettingWizard
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    panasonic plasma


    just kill yourself if you buy lcd

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    not too sure brand wise for the tv but lcd for sure. you'll save a boatload on just the power consumption alone.

    audio-wise depends how much you want to spend but surround sound bose systems are extremely good though pricey

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    clynnm17
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    mitsubishi any good?

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    Yich123
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    lcd life lasts longer so definitely go for that one

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    iv had a sony lcd for about 4 years. still running strong.

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    LCD owner here (Sony Bravia)

    Very happy with it

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    After the 2010-2011 Football season I got myself this baby:

    http://www.lg.com/us/tvs/lg-55LX9500...specifications

    Always changing models, so not available anymore, but they have very similar stuff. Get something close to this and you'll be happy.

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