new tv suggestions!!!!

[50cent1228]

ok iv got $1800 and i need some suggestions on the best quality tvs i can get that are 37"-42" around 720p-1080p

which kind plasma or lcd??
which brands????

any recs???

thnks in advance

 

[jpeyton]

Westinghouse 42" 1080P LCD $1300

 

[50cent1228]

bumpp

 

[mundane]

Any website/resources for others looking to purchase new sets?

 

[vi edit]

What will be it's primary use? Games, TV, movies?

 

[msi1337]

I bought a Visio VX32L from Costco for $599 tonight and I friggin love it!!

 

[imported_paulb]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Westinghouse 42" 1080P LCD $1300

I don't understand how you can recommend a TV that has poor black levels and poor contrast ratios. The only time I would recommend Westinghouse/Vizio/Olevia is if the person wanted a cheap flat TV.

For $1800 I would recommend getting a Sharp LC-46D62U, Sony KDL-40V2500 or Samsung LN-S4052D.

 

[50cent1228]

primary use is movies and tv

 

[giantpinkbunnyhead]

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Westinghouse 42" 1080P LCD $1300

my thoughts exactly. They can even be found cheaper. My local store has them for 1100, and no tax either. I have this TV and it's the best money I ever spent.

 

[vi edit]

Originally posted by: 50cent1228
primary use is movies and tv

I'd go Plasma then. I just think they offer a much more "natural" picture than LCD. For the size you are looking at, 1080p just really isn't worth the extra cost.

You could easily get into a Panasonic 42" plasma for around $1200-$1400.

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: mundane
Any website/resources for others looking to purchase new sets?

http://www.avsforum.com/

 

[LordSnailz]

sammy hpt-5054

 

[tyanni]

Originally posted by: paulb

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Westinghouse 42" 1080P LCD $1300

I don't understand how you can recommend a TV that has poor black levels and poor contrast ratios. The only time I would recommend Westinghouse/Vizio/Olevia is if the person wanted a cheap flat TV.

For $1800 I would recommend getting a Sharp LC-46D62U, Sony KDL-40V2500 or Samsung LN-S4052D.

And I don't understand how someone can recommend one LCD that has horrible banding issues, and 1 LCD that generally has severe backlight issues. The Samsung may be okay, although its a 720p. I don't know much about it.

 

[tfinch2]

Panasonic Profession w/5 year warranty from Newegg for $999.

 

[Wheezer]

37" Sharp Aquos 1080P LCD

I have had one for a little over a month and could not be happier. The quality this thing puts out is incredible.

 

[50cent1228]

ok i can't order from online b/c most of the places that ship here take for ever to ship and cost 2 much 2 ship and on top of that ... my tv will most probly be beat up... i have a couple of choices though:
a 37" sharp aquos lcd its 1080i and 720p i will get the model number tomorrow.
a 42" sony dlp tv 1080i and 7200 i will get the model number posted tomorrow.
a 42" akai plasma pdp42z5ta

those are the ones iv look at so far ...im gonna look for some more 2morrow ill keep updating

any more suggestions

 

[imported_paulb]

Originally posted by: tyanni

Originally posted by: paulb

Originally posted by: jpeyton
Westinghouse 42" 1080P LCD $1300

I don't understand how you can recommend a TV that has poor black levels and poor contrast ratios. The only time I would recommend Westinghouse/Vizio/Olevia is if the person wanted a cheap flat TV.

For $1800 I would recommend getting a Sharp LC-46D62U, Sony KDL-40V2500 or Samsung LN-S4052D.

And I don't understand how someone can recommend one LCD that has horrible banding issues, and 1 LCD that generally has severe backlight issues. The Samsung may be okay, although its a 720p. I don't know much about it.

Because not every Sharp, Sony or Samsung has those problems while every Westinghouse does have contrast and black level problems.

 

[DaveSimmons]

I've seen Samsung 50" 1080p DLPs like mine (HL-S0587) for that price, sure you want to settle for a little LCD instead?

 

[Flammable]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I've seen Samsung 50" 1080p DLPs like mine (HL-S0587) for that price, sure you want to settle for a little LCD instead?

wait whats wrong with DLP? all the TV's are cheaper. Do they last less time?

 

[YOyoYOhowsDAjello]

Originally posted by: Flammable

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
I've seen Samsung 50" 1080p DLPs like mine (HL-S0587) for that price, sure you want to settle for a little LCD instead?

wait whats wrong with DLP? all the TV's are cheaper. Do they last less time?

Main things are bad viewing angle and they're all RP so you need to do bulb replacement.

 

[CorCentral]

This is a decent 34" for $600.00 ....... One of the best HDTV Tube tv's out there if not the best. For price and quality, it would be hard to beat!
Sony 34" Wega XBR HDTV