Buying a new TV...any recommendations?

[tones2SS]

I voted LCD HD!! Cannot go wrong.
I have a 40" Sony Bravia XBR. One word = AWESOME!! I want another one. lol

[Fluid Power]

Research and read as much as you can. This forum is great.

http://www.avsforum.com/

Darren

[bucks69]

http://www.samsung.com/us/consumer/d...LN52B750U1FXZA

This is the one we have now and it is way better than anything we ever had before. We went through 3 phillips flat screens in 2 years before we bought the Samsung.

[camaro2nv]

Originally Posted by jy211

I recently bought a 42" Samsung LCD. Been extremely happy with it so far

I have a Phillips Plasma in the other room. It generates a lot of heat....

I have a Samsung plasma in the bedroom, its darker so its looks really nice. It also puts off some HEAT! I also have a Samsung in the front room but its a LCD. If I were to do it all again I would have two LCD's. Just better all the way round. As for brand, Samsung rules!

[71RS/SS396]

One thing to know about LCD's is to make sure you get at least 120 hz scan so you don't get ghosting on the display with quick motion.

[T-Type]

there are a lot of factors to consider when purchasing lcd or plasma. as a lot of others have stated light in a room is just one. if you have a lot of windows and outside light and most of your tv viewing will be or can be during the day then lcd is a winner. other factors to think about.....what sort of programs do you watch. a lot of sports? you may be happier with a plasma. plasma's also use a lot more power compared to lcd's. even though plasma's have gotten infinitely better over the years they still may have a tendency for burn in of still images. another consideration if kids will be playing video games on it etc.

overall, personal preference is the biggest key. take a look at both and see what is more visually appealing to you. try and look at both sets in all situations that you'd anticipate at home. instead of going to the big box stores hit up a few of the specialty home theater places in your area. they will have their screens properly calibrated so you get a good idea of what you're supposed to be looking at and how it's supposed to look. big box stores just pull them out of the box and plug them in. not saying you shouldn't buy there....just see full performance first. also see what the specialty guys can do for you...you'd be surprised at the deals they can give. i'm all for supporting the smaller local guy. the service that comes with your pre and post purchase is worth its weight in gold. oh and wherever you go...take a couple of your favourite dvd's...with scenes that you know inside and out....especially with dark/night scenes and see how they look on each set.

some other points to be weary of especiallly with lcd's.....get a set that has at least 120 hz refresh rate. some companies are claiming 240 but it's simulated. you won't get that ghosting if you watch fast action on the set. some manufacturers and unaware sales people are somewhat promoting "led" sets as some sort of new technology. they are just lcd's with led's in them. look for a set with local dimming. some new sets claim to have led dimming but are just placed around the edges. you want the ones that are placed across the entire panel. will work wonders for black levels.

oh and one last thing...since it's the only other thing i can think of at 3 am....hahah....720 is fine for most people.....however if you can afford the difference and the seating is going to be close to the screen then go for 1080. if i think of anything else....i'll chime in again....

[Bakaruda]

I have 2 plasma TV's. I have a 7 year old Samsung 42in. I also have a Samsung 50in HD. I like both of them. My son is a HHGregg store manager. He says the LCD TV's are a better product. The heat from a plasma is one reason. I bought plasma due to the cost.


If you have a HHGregg in your area I would recommend them hands down over Bestbuy. My sons has worked for this company sence high school, they are a great company. Oh if you go plasma buy the srevice agreement. On a plasma it replaces the TV(at least the ones my sons sells does).

[Roblee67]

Thanks for all the reply's...we went with the Samsung 55" LCD...AWESOME picture quality, very happy with it so far....Gonna go back and get 2 smaller one for the bedrooms!

[GregWeld]

Had I seen this thread in time -- I would have told you the same thing I've been telling all my friends for a number of years (being WAY EARLY) to the flat screen game... (I paid $6500 for my first one, a Panasonic 50" Plasma Monitor)....

That monitor is like 7 years old now - and is still our main "TV" - it's not 1080 (didn't even make 'em back then) and it's STILL A GREAT PICTURE.

I always told them (My Friends - well my one friend... ) - "It doesn't make any difference which one you get - because they're so much better than anything you're watching now... that you'll love it no matter what. It's not like you have a wall of them at your house to compare."

I personally prefer - and have several - Panasonic MONTIORS rather than the TV's... since we use cable (Comcrap) we use their box for the tuner - and we use our stereo for the surround sound... so no reason to pay for internal speakers and tuners we're not going to use anyway.

I have friends that have various LCD's - and Plasmas - THEY ALL LOOK GREAT!

[IndyNova]

personally, I love Vizio's, there cheap, reliable and have a killer picture. I currently have a 42" lcd (was the biggest they made at the time) that I've had for 3 years now, not one problem, ever. out of the box, on the wall and done. I'm eyeing a led vizio in the upcoming weeks. just my .02. also, i watch a crap load of racing, football, hockey, sports etc, on mine, not to mention my ps3 games, and have never had a problem with the pic quality, besides, lcd's are waaayyyy lighter than a plasma