Buying a new TV...any recommendations? - Lateral-g Forums

Roblee67 · #1 08-31-2009, 08:49 AM

Well we are moving into our new home and my new shop is almost complete...so its time for a new flat screen television...
When we go look at Best Buy and Sears there are so many choices, we know for sure that we want 50 to 58 inch screen. We are trying to decide between Plasma and LCD...From what I have read it seems that the new plasmas are slightly better overall, so I am looking for everyone opinion or experience and recommendations.... Thanks!

rjp71 · #2 08-31-2009, 09:13 AM

If there is a lot of windows in the room get a lcd. Plasma will show too much glare. Unfortunately, I bought a plasma in room with a lot of natural sunlught and its horrible.

But, if sunlight is not an issue then I would go plasma. I think they offer a "warmer" picture vs lcd.

jy211 · #3 08-31-2009, 09:17 AM

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....

sick65 · #4 08-31-2009, 10:07 AM

If you are willing to spend the money...check out one of the new LED TV's...The picture is badazz.

Other than that...like others have said. A room with a lot of natural light needs an LCD.

monza · #5 08-31-2009, 10:10 AM

X 2 LED kicks ass

71RS/SS396 · #6 08-31-2009, 10:10 AM

I like the LCD's better,I have a 52" Sony and love it, it can be set-up to auto tune for ambient light so the picture is great regardless of ambient light in the room.

**Spiffav8** · #7 08-31-2009, 10:28 AM

We have been VERY happy with our 52" Sony Bravia. I highly recommend it.

almcbri · #8 08-31-2009, 10:47 AM

We have a samsung 50" 1080P. I like the LCD's a little better and plan on buying another samsung 32" LCD soon.

camaro2nv · #9 08-31-2009, 02:04 PM

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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 · #10 08-31-2009, 05:05 PM

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.