TV Recommendation for Kori

[timvp]

Kori has a TV on her wish list. I was going to go buy it today since I like to get my Christmas shopping done early but she told me she doesn't need it by Christmas. Yeah, she's cool like dat. :hat

Anyways, it's for the bedroom. Something slick, good value and about 42" would be preferable. Last time I was in the market someone on the forum (I think it was scottt) recommended an awesome TV. Any recommendations this time around?

Thanks.

[Dex]

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2012/2482226385_0ed02ab333.jpg
It is the pinnacle of televisionary excellence.

[leemajors]

almost all of my friends have samsung LCDs. i think you can get a 42" 1080p one for under 1k at big box stores.

[Dex]

Really though, the only recommendation I have is Westinghouse. I've got a 34" LCD which was really reasonably priced and I love the quality on it. It gets comments from people fairly regularly, even those who already have an LCD they probably paid more money for.

[ORION]

http://gonzo22.files.wordpress.com/2008/04/old-skool-tv-set.jpg

[robino2001]

Really though, the only recommendation I have is Westinghouse. I've got a 34" LCD which was really reasonably priced and I love the quality on it. It gets comments from people fairly regularly, even those who already have an LCD they probably paid more money for.

I have a westinghouse 47" and 32"... absolutely love them both. Probably the best of the "cheaper" tv's out there... I think you can find the 42" for ~$800ish.

[balli]

Westinghouse has pretty good rep, but it might be worth your time to check out this site before buying. http://www.hdguru.com/

A lot of the cheaper 1080p TV's are of really low-quality. At the same time, some of the cheaper (sub $1,000) sets are near as good as a top of the line $3000 Samsung. So, I'd be as informed as possible before buying.

[T Park]

Can't go wrong with Sony. I've always had sony tv's and they've always been top notch and worked fantastic.

[romad_20]

Kori has a TV on her wish list. I was going to go buy it today since I like to get my Christmas shopping done early but she told me she doesn't need it by Christmas. Yeah, she's cool like dat. :hat

Anyways, it's for the bedroom. Something slick, good value and about 42" would be preferable. Last time I was in the market someone on the forum (I think it was scottt) recommended an awesome TV. Any recommendations this time around?

Thanks.

Samsung LCD's are great right now. The TOC (touch of color) series is really good. Great viewing angles and at a good price right now. The LN52A650 is one of the best looking TV's I've ever seen. Its a little bigger and more pricey but they do offer a 42 in version.

[lebomb]

http://retrothing.typepad.com/photos/uncategorized/sinclairmtv1.jpg


...................for the price, this jewel cant be topped.

[ORION]

:depressed

[MoSpur]

I'd go with the Sharp Aquos or a Samsung. Circuit City is going out of business soon and will have some crazy sale prices the day after Christmas.

[Vinnie_Johnson]

Samsung LCD's are great right now. The TOC (touch of color) series is really good. Great viewing angles and at a good price right now. The LN52A650 is one of the best looking TV's I've ever seen. Its a little bigger and more pricey but they do offer a 42 in version.

+1 :toast

[ploto]

Love my Samsung, too

[dimsah]

I currently have a 46' Samsung LCD that has been fantastic.
It cost around 1,600+ when I got it but it's probably down a couple hundred since then.

[DPG21920]

How much are you wanting to spend? Do you prefer LCD or Plasma or DLP? Are you looking for a flat screen? I know quite a bit about TV's and know where some good deals are.

[Mark in Austin]

I was all set to get a SOny 46" LCD, but then came across this one:

Panasonic Plasma (http://http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11292503&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|79|2341|3314|74670&N=4018655&Mo=3&No=3&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=74670&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&hierPath=79*2341*3314*74670*&topnav=)

Edit: The link isn't working but if you go to the Costco website and look under Televisions>Plasma>1080P you'll find two Panasonics. The one I purchased was the less expensive of the two. It occasionally goes on sale - I wound up paying $1299 for it.

I absolutely love it. It's about the same width overall as a 46" Sony but you get about 18% more screen real estate. Check out the reviews it got - most people are very happy. It looks like Panasonic makes a 42" model in that line, but that's as small as they go.

[DannyT]

use the fucking search function....:tu


and buy her a Lupe CD



1st and 15th

[Southwest Texas Fan]

I just recently purchased a 46" Samsung HD LCD 1080p. The TV is great and the quality of the picture is incredible.

[Slydragon]

http://www.zalmar.com/images/San-Antonio-Spurs.jpg

but for reels, just go to walmart and choose one, you really can't go wrong with a tv just for the bed room.

If you was building a home theater room then that's a whole other topic.

[Fabbs]

Day-after-XMass sales have some great prices:

http://biz.yahoo.com/usnews/081223/23_where_to_find_the_absolute_best_post_christmas_ sales.html?.v=1&.pf=family-home

[TDMVPDPOY]

why not a HTPC setup in the bedroom....... :D

[I. Hustle]

I was all set to get a SOny 46" LCD, but then came across this one:

Panasonic Plasma (http://http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=11292503&whse=BC&Ne=4000000&eCat=BC|79|2341|3314|74670&N=4018655&Mo=3&No=3&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=74670&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C&hierPath=79*2341*3314*74670*&topnav=)

Edit: The link isn't working but if you go to the Costco website and look under Televisions>Plasma>1080P you'll find two Panasonics. The one I purchased was the less expensive of the two. It occasionally goes on sale - I wound up paying $1299 for it.

I absolutely love it. It's about the same width overall as a 46" Sony but you get about 18% more screen real estate. Check out the reviews it got - most people are very happy. It looks like Panasonic makes a 42" model in that line, but that's as small as they go.

I bought my 50 inch Panasonic plasma at Sears for 900.

[Kori Ellis]

Thanks to everyone for their suggestions. Which one do you think is a better deal?

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsung-40-Series-5-LCD-HDTV-LN40A530/sem/rpsm/oid/208292/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do - Sale $899

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/LG-42-LCD-HDTV-42LG50/sem/rpsm/oid/206150/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do - Sale $949

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-42-VIERA-Plasma-HDTV-TH-42PZ80U/sem/rpsm/oid/207728/catOid/-12867/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do - Sale $999

[leemajors]

i'd go with the samsung or panasonic. leaning towards samsung since my friends and i all like theirs.

[Slomo]

Of those I like the Samsung (best deal), although I'm guessing (the models are different over here - so it's a guess) the Panasonic has the best picture (don't like the fact that it's a plasma - power consumption and shorter life span. Although in all fairness by the amount of TV you're watching you'll probably buy a new one before it reaches the end of its life span).


Edit: I usually like the LGs, but I think this one is too expensive compared to the Samsung.

[MannyIsGod]

That Panasonic is an upgraded version of the one I have. Mine isn't 1080p so thats one difference but I love the way colors show up on it none the less.

[Kori Ellis]

Thanks.

What do you think about this one?
http://www.conns.com/40rv525u.html

[Kori Ellis]

or this one...

http://www.conns.com/pn42a450.html

[mrsmaalox]

I have the Toshiba in my family room; it's fine. But I have a 42" Vizio in my bedroom and it is much, much better.

[leemajors]

or this one...

http://www.conns.com/pn42a450.html

personally, i'd go with this Samsung. i haven't seen or had a toshiba LCD though, but they made a great 35" SDTV i had for nearly ten years.

[I. Hustle]

I hate Conn's lol

[Slomo]

The Samsung plasma is nice. Comparable to the Panasonic from your previous list (with the same cons).

Not a fan of Toshiba.

[Biernutz]

I don't think I would buy a big ticket TV from store that is going thru bankruptcy. You never know where you stand with them. I just bought a Sony 32in LCD for the bedroom. it's big enough but not to big. I don't want a set too big for the bedroom as it's like siting in the first row at the movies. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1196120/how_155_circuit_city_store_closings.html?cat=3

[Bigzax]

i don't know how the hell the whole spurstalk crew is gonna fit in your bedroom to watch the spurs...but goodluck, and let us know how it goes!

[TDMVPDPOY]

ask them to throw in a blue ray player free....

[Kori Ellis]

i don't know how the hell the whole spurstalk crew is gonna fit in your bedroom to watch the spurs...but goodluck, and let us know how it goes!

We have a big bed. :wakeup

[MannyIsGod]

I don't think I would buy a big ticket TV from store that is going thru bankruptcy. You never know where you stand with them. I just bought a Sony 32in LCD for the bedroom. it's big enough but not to big. I don't want a set too big for the bedroom as it's like siting in the first row at the movies. http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/1196120/how_155_circuit_city_store_closings.html?cat=3

The store doesn't matter since its the manufacture that honors the warranty. And buying an extend warranty is pretty much fail.

[Kori Ellis]

The store doesn't matter since its the manufacture that honors the warranty. And buying an extend warranty is pretty much fail.

Yeah, we never buy an extended warranty from the store on anything anyway. Conn's is most convenient for us and we have bought TVs from there before, that's why I started looking there online.

[DPG21920]

The samsung appears to be 720p. That is not bad at all and will look great. People get caught up on "1080P" but right now there is not many things that support "full hd" and 1080i or 720p tvs look outstanding in hd and it would be hard to tell the difference unless you have them right next to each other.