Author Topic: Will buy an HD TV soon; Need advice (Read 48748 times)

bustin98 · « **Reply #75 on:** May 09, 2009, 11:22:48 AM »

One plus of the 120Hz tvs is if the time comes where 3d games and movies come out, they should be ready to go. One set of 60Hz for each perspective. Of course it won't do any good if you don't have polaized glasses though I'm sure any movie or game that relies on the feature will come with some cheap solution.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #76 on:** May 09, 2009, 03:35:58 PM »

I think headtracking is a better alternative =\

MikeHrusecky · « **Reply #77 on:** May 09, 2009, 09:36:41 PM »

Samsung does great LCDs... possibly the best LCDs, so between the Pannies and Sammies it's probably the best set of options to narrow down from in that price range.

Quote from: vudu on May 09, 2009, 10:47:17 AM

Thanks for the info! Both of the 46" TVs you mentioned were already in my consideration set, but it's nice to have someone agree with me. I'm also looking at the Samsung PN46A650 or maybe the equivalent 2009 model.

I can stomach a $1,300 price point--I'm looking to spend somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 total (including tax, etc.). I'd prefer to get something towards the bottom of that price range, but I don't mind pushing the upper end if I'm getting a better product. However, I don't want to spend more money just to say I bought a more expensive TV--I need to get something better for the extra dough.

As far as LCDs go, I'm currently looking at the Samsung LN46- A550, A650, B550 and B650. Any other brands I should add to the consideration set?

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #78 on:** May 10, 2009, 02:29:00 AM »

My TV is the Samsung LN52A550, the 52" version of the 46A550. I've had it for about 8 months and I love it.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #79 on:** May 10, 2009, 03:00:45 AM »

Holy crap! Its amazing how my little thread asking for suggestions turned into this 4 page techno nerd discussion about which TV is the best. :p

For the record, I still haven't bought my TV. I technically have the money, but I am waiting for one of my paychecks to see if I can buy more with it. But I already went ahead and bought the HDMI and component cables needed for the display for cheap on monoprice.com.

DAaaMan64 · « **Reply #80 on:** May 10, 2009, 03:11:25 AM »

Quote from: MikeHrusecky on May 09, 2009, 09:36:41 PM

Samsung does great LCDs... possibly the best LCDs, so between the Pannies and Sammies it's probably the best set of options to narrow down from in that price range.

Quote from: vudu on May 09, 2009, 10:47:17 AM
Thanks for the info! Both of the 46" TVs you mentioned were already in my consideration set, but it's nice to have someone agree with me. I'm also looking at the Samsung PN46A650 or maybe the equivalent 2009 model.

I can stomach a $1,300 price point--I'm looking to spend somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 total (including tax, etc.). I'd prefer to get something towards the bottom of that price range, but I don't mind pushing the upper end if I'm getting a better product. However, I don't want to spend more money just to say I bought a more expensive TV--I need to get something better for the extra dough.

As far as LCDs go, I'm currently looking at the Samsung LN46- A550, A650, B550 and B650. Any other brands I should add to the consideration set?

oh gawd I thought you were thatguy -_-

vudu · « **Reply #81 on:** May 22, 2009, 04:14:05 PM »

Update: I've pretty much decided to get the Panasonic TC-P46G10. It looks to be the best bang for my buck.

Over the past week I've read the first 60-odd pages of a massive 100 page thread about the TV. The people who frequent this forum are insane! (In a good way.)

I'll likely order the TV online this weekend and hopefully have it by next weekend.

BlackNMild2k1 · « **Reply #82 on:** May 22, 2009, 05:54:20 PM »

Quote from: vudu on May 22, 2009, 04:14:05 PM

Update: I've pretty much decided to get the Panasonic TC-P46G10. It looks to be the best bang for my buck.

Over the past week I've read the first 60-odd pages of a massive 100 page thread about the TV. The people who frequent this forum are insane! (In a good way.)

I'll likely order the TV online this weekend and hopefully have it by next weekend.

I don't know if you've heard of them before this thread, but thats why I recommended that site back on the 1st page of this thread. I've learned enough from there to make a slightly informed decision on all of my recent electronics purchases. 2 TV's & a DVD players so far.
I don't have a single complaint with any purchases I've made off of recommendations and comparisons made on that site. I have always known the pros and cons of whatever I was about to decide so that I know if it was something I could live with, something that fit all my needs or should I wait for a different model.

Glad you found something worthwhile & took the time to do the proper research on it to make sure you were spending your money wisely.

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #83 on:** August 07, 2009, 05:48:44 PM »

Oh wow forgot to update this thread!

I finally bought my new HD TV. I bought it back at the end of May, start of June. Its a 42 inch Viore HD TV set and so far it has word great.

Wii games, despite their low resolution, look great, especially the graphically intensive ones. My Xbox 360 games, however, look stunning. The colors are vibrant and very clear.

The entire set, however, looks nice. Even TV channels look great despite their low resolution (I don't have an HD enabled satellite box, and the HD service costs a leg and an arm).

So far I am very happy with my purchase and hope to one day add hi def movies to it

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that Baby guy · « **Reply #84 on:** August 07, 2009, 06:14:05 PM »

Quote from: DAaaMan64 on May 10, 2009, 03:11:25 AM

Quote from: MikeHrusecky on May 09, 2009, 09:36:41 PM
Samsung does great LCDs... possibly the best LCDs, so between the Pannies and Sammies it's probably the best set of options to narrow down from in that price range.

Quote from: vudu on May 09, 2009, 10:47:17 AM
Thanks for the info! Both of the 46" TVs you mentioned were already in my consideration set, but it's nice to have someone agree with me. I'm also looking at the Samsung PN46A650 or maybe the equivalent 2009 model.

I can stomach a $1,300 price point--I'm looking to spend somewhere between $1,000 and $1,500 total (including tax, etc.). I'd prefer to get something towards the bottom of that price range, but I don't mind pushing the upper end if I'm getting a better product. However, I don't want to spend more money just to say I bought a more expensive TV--I need to get something better for the extra dough.

As far as LCDs go, I'm currently looking at the Samsung LN46- A550, A650, B550 and B650. Any other brands I should add to the consideration set?

oh gawd I thought you were thatguy -_-

What?

I bought a TV last Sept/Oct/Nov-ish. It's a 47" Westinghouse LCD, on sale at Newegg for $1000, a good deal, especially at the time. The only issue I have is black levels, and it's only truly noticeable when connecting a computer to it, via HDMI, though they don't look purty all the time during normal HD shows.

If I were to go and do it again, I'd give more consideration to DLP, just because DLP is pretty awesome with the price and clarity, but I went with the LCD because it was a solid sale and because of space.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #85 on:** August 07, 2009, 10:34:10 PM »

You have to pay extra for HD satellite? Where do you live - Nazi Germany?

vudu · « **Reply #86 on:** August 08, 2009, 10:32:42 AM »

Quote from: Brandogg on August 07, 2009, 10:34:10 PM

You have to pay extra for HD satellite? Where do you live - Nazi Germany?

Puerto Rico

NWR_pap64 · « **Reply #87 on:** August 09, 2009, 01:10:11 AM »

Well, I don't remember the exact details but I know I have to get a satellite box that has HDMI outputs and switch to HD programming which raises the price of the service.

I was under the impression this was the same way in the US. Is it not?

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #88 on:** August 09, 2009, 09:20:36 PM »

I have Bright House's HD service, it costs the same as their regular service. HH Gregg has an 82" Mitsubishi DLP. Do want.

D_Average · « **Reply #89 on:** October 10, 2009, 12:23:47 PM »

So how big it too big with these things? Right now I have a 40 inch and we need another tv. I'd like to pick up a 52 for the basement. Anyone have anything in the 52-65 range? Do games looked stretched at all? As cool as HD projectors are, I've played the Wii on one, and its just not as crisp on a huge projection (and this was a top of the line one too). I'd take a smaller tv over that. Thinking 52 would be a good size though to still keep things crisp, and they've really dropped in price since I picked up the 42.

Stogi · « **Reply #90 on:** October 10, 2009, 12:41:19 PM »

If you wait another two weeks, I'm getting a 70" and can tell you. It's going to be so ridiculous. Well...ridiculous and awesome.

D_Average · « **Reply #91 on:** October 10, 2009, 01:07:02 PM »

Quote from: Kashogi Y. Stogi on October 10, 2009, 12:41:19 PM

If you wait another two weeks, I'm getting a 70" and can tell you. It's going to be so ridiculous. Well...ridiculous and awesome.

Awesome, I'll be moving in 4 weeks, so I wont' get the TV till then, let me know. Did you find a good deal? Plasma or lcd?

vudu · « **Reply #92 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:12:18 PM »

I know Mr. Jack and Pale both have 60"+ TVs. They Wii without problem.

NinGurl69 *huggles · « **Reply #93 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:20:32 PM »

How stretched something looks is proportional to how far away you stand, the strength of your eyesight, and the quality of the TV's internal scaler.

I sit 6ft from my 56" TV, gleefully Wiifully.

BranDonk Kong · « **Reply #94 on:** October 10, 2009, 02:33:06 PM »

70" = DLP, or an incredibly expensive plasma.

Caliban · « **Reply #95 on:** October 10, 2009, 10:02:46 PM »

God of War 3 looked great on a 70" from Sony, and I was standing 4 feet away... at a convention I went to.

6ft to play Wii games on my 50" DLP. The bigger the screen the further you will have to sit if you are viewing SD content.

D_Average · « **Reply #96 on:** October 20, 2009, 01:12:35 AM »

Anyone have a Samsung or Panasonic plasma? I'm thinking of grabbing one of the 50 inchers and I'm leaning towards a Samsung model. Most people seem to say the Panasonics are better since they bought Pioneer, but the Samsungs are standing out more to me, in addition to what I perceive as a deeper black level.

Stogi · « **Reply #97 on:** October 20, 2009, 02:09:30 AM »

Samsungs are nice. I think they look better than Panasonics.

D_Average · « **Reply #98 on:** October 20, 2009, 02:28:02 AM »

Yeah, I've had a Samsung 40 inch LCD for the last year thats been great, may as well stick with a proven company.

vudu · « **Reply #99 on:** October 20, 2009, 01:50:14 PM »

Quote from: D_Average on October 20, 2009, 01:12:35 AM

Anyone have a Samsung or Panasonic plasma?

I have a 46" Panasonic G10. It's totally rad (though 6 months after I bought it it's already been replaced with the G15).

I don't know too much about the Samsung plasmas, so I can't really compare the two, but generally speaking if you want a LCD you go with Samsung and if you want a plasma you go with Panasonic.

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Author Topic: Will buy an HD TV soon; Need advice (Read 48748 times)