HDTV's

[IronMexican]

Can someone teach me about these things?

I finally got my own room and want one, but I know nothing. I was thinking that 42 inches is what would suit me best, though.


Input on LCD or something else is also approved.

[IronMexican]

And not planning on going through black Friday.

Only have about 600 or so bucks to spend on, as well.

[lefty]

Samsung

Amazing quality, good prices

Dont buy Sony - specs for specs, you're gonna pay more for the brand

[Viva Las Espuelas]

Go sell some more drugs

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1399138&SRCCODE=ccem815TT&cm_mmc=EML-_-Main-_-ccem815-_-circuit815

[lefty]

Samsung is the shit :tu

[vander]

whats to know? 1080p and 120(+)hz are like the only important visual factors, the apps and WiDi and other crap can be cool if you make use of it. IMO WiDi should be more prevalent, fuck Microsoft for bailing on media center...

[IronMexican]

Go sell some more drugs

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1399138&SRCCODE=ccem815TT&cm_mmc=EML-_-Main-_-ccem815-_-circuit815

Looks appealing.

Same price on Amazon, as well.

[Sense]

Looks appealing.

Same price on Amazon, as well.

I have that one but a 40... idk if there's a year difference.. but for that price, you better snatch it.

[IronMexican]

I have that one but a 40... idk if there's a year difference.. but for that price, you better snatch it.

I have 750 bucks to my name.

Have never bought anything with credit, so that scares me.

[IronMexican]

And is 46 inches too big?

I don't FPS.

Sports games and Skyrim.

[ChumpDumper]

I have 750 bucks to my name.Don't buy a tv.

[IronMexican]

Don't buy a tv.

Don't tell me how to live my life tbh.


Employed, though. Probably is smarter to wait until after the new year.

See if I can hold out.

[ChumpDumper]

Don't tell me how to live my life tbh.Don't ask for advice then.

[Drachen]

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1854328&pid=1218317362968#customer-overview insignias are made by Samsung.you're welcome.

[Viva Las Espuelas]

they always get horrible reviews.

[Drachen]

they always get horrible reviews.

insignia? They all have over 4 out of 5 stars. I own a 42 inch plasma and it is great.

[IronMexican]

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1854328&pid=1218317362968#customer-overview insignias are made by Samsung.you're welcome.

Don't see this on Amazon, though.

Would love to not pay tax and have my Prime ship it to me by Monday.

[Heath Ledger]

My advice, wait until a month after xmas and find some dude with buyers remorse on craiglist who needs the money, you will be able to steal it from him saving 25-30 percent off of retail.

[resistanze]

I bought a 37" Best Buy house brand LCD for like $399 back in early 2010. Good for Xbox and connecting my laptop to watch episodes, mounted with an articulating arm.

[Drachen]

Don't see this on Amazon, though.

Would love to not pay tax and have my Prime ship it to me by Monday.

The reason is because this is best buy's house brand. If you really want to save money though, you will wait until the end of January. Thatis when the new models have been announced and the stores have to move this years models out of the way.

[IronMexican]

The reason is because this is best buy's house brand. If you really want to save money though, you will wait until the end of January. Thatis when the new models have been announced and the stores have to move this years models out of the way.

Tough to wait that long, but it would allow me to save for something lavish and shit, nawmean?

[Jt.ONE]

anything over 40" is a bit overkill, especially if its gonna be viewed in a single room.


brands dont always really matter anyway

[Bender]

I'm in the market for a mid-sized one for my bedroom... about 37".

I've been reading in Consumer Reports for the past 2 years that "60Hz refresh rate is a thing of the past, most are 120Hz now".

Now, 2 years later, all the TVs I look at are still 60Hz.

[DMC]

Can someone teach me about these things?

I finally got my own room and want one, but I know nothing. I was thinking that 42 inches is what would suit me best, though.


Input on LCD or something else is also approved.
Last year I bought a 46" Samsung LED LCD. It's really thin, light and the pic looks great. The LED is the backlighting (most know this already but I still have people telling me how much better the LED resolution is over the LCD).

[DMC]

anything over 40" is a bit overkill, especially if its gonna be viewed in a single room.


brands dont always really matter anyway

Wrong

Brands matter of you're buying to own. If you are visiting someone who has it, you will probably watch whatever, but brands make a big difference, just like all electronics.

[DMC]

http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1854328&pid=1218317362968#customer-overview insignias are made by Samsung.you're welcome.
Insignia is made by the lowest bidder on the needed parts. Samsung sells some of their panels that don't pass Samsung QC to Insignia, but other manufacturers also sell parts to them.

[DMC]

And is 46 inches too big?

I don't FPS.

Sports games and Skyrim.
46" is not too big if you aren't using it as a monitor.

Get the biggest you can afford. If you cannot afford a quality one, I would just keep my money. They sell you the "feeling" of a flat panel for a few hundred, but what you get is crap.

[leemajors]

I think there are only 2-3 LCD panel manufacturers in the world.

[Sense]

My advice? Get LED/LCD over Plasmas.. get either Sony, Samsung, or Vizio and get 120hz.. if it's just for you, just get a 40".

[ElNono]

Go sell some more drugs

http://www.circuitcity.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=1399138&SRCCODE=ccem815TT&cm_mmc=EML-_-Main-_-ccem815-_-circuit815

So I upgraded by bedroom 36" with this... pretty pleased so far.

[Nathan Explosion]

If he wants a lower price but a nice set, get a Vizio. Nobody really talks about those tvs and the color and contrast on them are quite good.

Samsung makes the best imo, but their price reflects it a lot. Sony makes a good tv, but is much too expensive (interestingly enough, I have a Bravia but I paid less than retail for it).

To be honest, the brand doesn't always make a difference. My first LCD was bought by my father in law off of the home shopping network. Some brand I've NEVER heard of, yet with a little tweaking, it has a great picture with bright colors and nice contrast.

But yeah, my recommendation, all things considered (quality, price) is Vizio.

[Agloco]

And is 46 inches too big?

I don't FPS.

Sports games and Skyrim.

You need to tell people how far away from the set you'll be. HD doesn't matter much if you're not at optimum distance. It a lot closer than you might expect.

[Nathan Explosion]

You need to tell people how far away from the set you'll be. HD doesn't matter much if you're not at optimum distance. It a lot closer than you might expect.

I've heard that if you're fairly close to the TV and the set is less than 50", then you won't really see the difference between 720p and 1080p. Not sure how accurate that is, but it would seem to make sense is the TVs were say 32".

I personally wouldn't go larger than 46" in my apartment, and even that's stretching it a bit. 42" would be about my preference. I have a 32" 1080p LCD in my living room and a 32" 720p LCD in my bedroom.

Again, I'd say go with a Vizio, although there are some Samsung 42" plasma 720p sets going for fairly cheap now as well. Plasma will get you better color and contrast than an LCD, and anyone who says different is lying. :) Then again, when deciding between LCD and Plasma, you have to take into account the lighting conditions of the room.

An LED can give a plasma a run for its money (I think they're about equal really) but those are more expensive.

So my final suggestions (taking into account money, size, value and quality) is either a Vizio LCD (1080p at 42") or a Samsung plasma (720p at 42").

[DMC]

Most of your viewing isn't going to be 1080p anyhow, even if the TV is capable.

[Nathan Explosion]

Most of your viewing isn't going to be 1080p anyhow, even if the TV is capable.

Yep. Most channels broadcast either 1080i or 720p. DirectTV says they do 1080p, but I've never seen it so I couldn't tell you if it's accurate. And even if I have seen it, I probably couldn't anyway.

[Sense]

I bet IM already spent his money and we're still here talking about it :lol

[IronMexican]

Still have it. Looking king everything Ito account and am thinking about saving up a bit more to be financially secure before I buy it.

[PM5K]

Not a big fan of Samsung. A few years back they made a shit ton of tv's with poorly spec'd capacitors and they failed left and right. That was a few years ago, should they be forgiven? Did they learn their lesson? Probably but still. Certainly they do make nice panels generally speaking, but do they make a quality television?

[leemajors]

Not a big fan of Samsung. A few years back they made a shit ton of tv's with poorly spec'd capacitors and they failed left and right. That was a few years ago, should they be forgiven? Did they learn their lesson? Probably but still. Certainly they do make nice panels generally speaking, but do they make a quality television?

they repaired em for free at least, but it was a largely silent repair program you had to inquire about.

[PM5K]

It's more about quality control than anything else to me. Why they were using 10 volt cheapo capacitors on 12 volt lines instead of better quality higher voltage capacitors is the real issue.

[DPG21920]

How old are you, IM?

[leemajors]

It's more about quality control than anything else to me. Why they were using 10 volt cheapo capacitors on 12 volt lines instead of better quality higher voltage capacitors is the real issue.

every company has issues like this, remember the sony laptop batteries?

[DPG21920]

Also, this is the TV I want next, just waiting for price to drop:

http://m.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/PN64D8000FFXZA

[IronMexican]

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[DMC]

Also, this is the TV I want next, just waiting for price to drop:

http://m.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/PN64D8000FFXZA

I have a friend who works for Samsung and I get to use his employee discount. It generally costs me a 12 pack though.

[Agloco]

I've heard that if you're fairly close to the TV and the set is less than 50", then you won't really see the difference between 720p and 1080p. Not sure how accurate that is, but it would seem to make sense is the TVs were say 32".

I personally wouldn't go larger than 46" in my apartment, and even that's stretching it a bit. 42" would be about my preference. I have a 32" 1080p LCD in my living room and a 32" 720p LCD in my bedroom.

Again, I'd say go with a Vizio, although there are some Samsung 42" plasma 720p sets going for fairly cheap now as well. Plasma will get you better color and contrast than an LCD, and anyone who says different is lying. :) Then again, when deciding between LCD and Plasma, you have to take into account the lighting conditions of the room.

An LED can give a plasma a run for its money (I think they're about equal really) but those are more expensive.

So my final suggestions (taking into account money, size, value and quality) is either a Vizio LCD (1080p at 42") or a Samsung plasma (720p at 42").

http://myhometheater.homestead.com/viewingdistancecalculator.html

[Agloco]

Yep. Most channels broadcast either 1080i or 720p. DirectTV says they do 1080p, but I've never seen it so I couldn't tell you if it's accurate. And even if I have seen it, I probably couldn't anyway.

Aside from flicker, there's not much difference tbh.

[lefty]

Not a big fan of Samsung. A few years back they made a shit ton of tv's with poorly spec'd capacitors and they failed left and right. That was a few years ago, should they be forgiven? Did they learn their lesson? Probably but still. Certainly they do make nice panels generally speaking, but do they make a quality television?

Idk

My Samsung is pretty badass TBH

I bought it in 2009, FWIW

[DPG21920]

I have a friend who works for Samsung and I get to use his employee discount. It generally costs me a 12 pack though.

What's the discount? I would imagine the 12-pack for the discount is a pretty good deal for you :lol

[ElNono]

tbh, we bought a small "internet-enabled" HDTV from Vizio last year for my mother in law, and the whole apps shit just got in the way and there was no way to turn it off. Incredibly annoying (and we bought the "internet-enabled" model because it was on sale).

At least with this Samsung you can pretty much not use any of it and it doesn't get in your way.

[IronMexican]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MIZYPQ/ref=s9_ds_bw_g23_ir01?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=1SV694GKBEGTN7YN5NJQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1336478262&pf_rd_i=384082011

Worth it?

Smart TV is not necessary, but I wouldn't mind having it.

[Nathan Explosion]

A smart TV would be nice, but if the price difference between a smart TV and a traditional HD set is more than $100, I say forget it. You can buy a Roku that streams 720p for $50 or pay $100 for their most feature loaded unit and get all of the apps that a smart TV would have.

Your best bet really is paying between $60-$80 depending on whether you want 720p or 1080p.

[ElNono]

This Sammy has Smart TV and I'll be hooking it up soon. Looks like it will make my WDTV obsolete, since it plays HD mkv's with DNLA which is what I was using the WDTV for.

[Sense]

This Sammy has Smart TV and I'll be hooking it up soon. Looks like it will make my WDTV obsolete, since it plays HD mkv's with DNLA which is what I was using the WDTV for.

Yeah pretty much it does what my PS3 does already, although for some reason sometimes they don't play and certain formats you're going to have to check both to see which one it works in..


I have that same TV, and if you have someone else using your internet you might want to go with the PS3, since the TV has a harder time (for some reason) playing it smoothly.. it's great for everything else, if you have great internet and a good router you are good... I really love it.

[Drachen]

how is this????

http://www.target.com/p/Samsung-40-Class-1080p-120hz-LED-LCD-HDTV-Black-UN40D5003BFXZA/-/A-13561775#?ref=tgt_email_RX111281&emseq=133838115

[Sense]

how is this????

http://www.target.com/p/Samsung-40-Class-1080p-120hz-LED-LCD-HDTV-Black-UN40D5003BFXZA/-/A-13561775#?ref=tgt_email_RX111281&emseq=133838115

I think that's the same TV but it's not a Smart TV.. so it doesn't have apps and you can't connect it to the internet/network.. so it's very limited, regardless the display is awesome..

[DMC]

What's the discount? I would imagine the 12-pack for the discount is a pretty good deal for you :lol
I can get the unit you listed for 2300.00

Yes, it's well worth a 12 pack of shitty Budweiser (which is all he drinks).

[Drachen]

I think that's the same TV but it's not a Smart TV.. so it doesn't have apps and you can't connect it to the internet/network.. so it's very limited, regardless the display is awesome..

Well for his purposes, it seems to do the trick, plus it has the advantage of being 150 dollars cheaper.

[Nathan Explosion]

Well for his purposes, it seems to do the trick, plus it has the advantage of being 150 dollars cheaper.

If you want a smart TV, throw in the Roku for $80 with many of the same apps and you come out with basically the same TV for $70 less.

[Drachen]

If you want a smart TV, throw in the Roku for $80 with many of the same apps and you come out with basically the same TV for $70 less.

Or if you want to be able to play local media too than get a wdtv for about the same price.

[Nathan Explosion]

Or if you want to be able to play local media too than get a wdtv for about the same price.

Either/or, the point is, you can definitely do a "smart TV" for less with a little know how.

[IronMexican]

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005MIZYPQ/ref=s9_ds_bw_g23_ir01?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_s=center-5&pf_rd_r=1SV694GKBEGTN7YN5NJQ&pf_rd_t=101&pf_rd_p=1336478262&pf_rd_i=384082011

Worth it?

Smart TV is not necessary, but I wouldn't mind having it.

Was thinking about buying it and they sold out. Aww shucks.

[leemajors]

Those Best Buy financing specials can be pretty nice, provided you pay off before the interest kicks in at like 24%

[IronMexican]

I don't want to pay taxes. Amazon gives me no taxes.

[Drachen]

Those Best Buy financing specials can be pretty nice, provided you pay off before the interest kicks in at like 24%

This is how I got the 50 inch 3 years ago. It was $900 and I got it for 0% for 36 months.



I don't want to pay taxes. Amazon gives me no taxes.

Keep looking because maybe there is a good deal at BB that will mitigate the tax costs. Additionally, at amazon you have to pay it with today's dollars, at BB you may be able to pay it with inflated dollars. LOL

[IronMexican]

I can go and check out Best Buy tomorrow.

I have no credit history and people say I should start one.

[IronMexican]

Still no TV, guys. Prob will get the week of Super Bowl.

[Drachen]

Still no TV, guys. Prob will get the week of Super Bowl.

It is said that the end of Jan and beginning of Feb is the best time to get a TV. They have to clear last year's models to make room for all of those that were announced at CES.

[Heath Ledger]

Check your local craigslist. Lots of people have buyers remorse right about now as soon as 30 days past from their xmas purchase and they realize they have bills they cant afford because of that shiney new 50 inch hdtv they just bought and they can't take it back now. My cousin got an $700 TV about this time last year for $500 that was like 2 months old.

[Nathan Explosion]

It is said that the end of Jan and beginning of Feb is the best time to get a TV. They have to clear last year's models to make room for all of those that were announced at CES.

Well that and there's some event on the first Sunday of Feb that takes place.

[Slydragon]

Since Mitsubishi has been good to me,

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-73738-73-Inch-DLP-HDTV/dp/B003HJ5CKE/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1327282722&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.com/Mitsubishi-WD-82738-82-Inch-DLP-HDTV/dp/B003HPB97I/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1327282722&sr=8-4

[ElNono]

I'm very happy with my month-old Sammy set. I hooked the wifi interface and as I predicted, it has basically replaced my WDTV for non-HD movies.

[Nathan Explosion]

I'm very happy with my month-old Sammy set. I hooked the wifi interface and as I predicted, it has basically replaced my WDTV for non-HD movies.

I got a Sony media streamer for Christmas and it has so many different streaming channels. It basically turned my tv into a smart tv.

[IronMexican]

My cousin let me hold his 42 inch TV while he looks for a new place to live after breaking up with his ex.

Shit looks so small in my big ass room. Think I have to go at least 46 inches tbh. At least.

[IronMexican]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OOQ8EK

What ya'll be thinking of this TV?

[blackfire12]

http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OOQ8EK

What ya'll be thinking of this TV?

It definitely looks good, LG is a reputable brand and if it has all of the features you want/need for the price then get it. As a general rule when it comes to TV's or any other electronics, you really should go to a store that has this model, or a similar model, and see a demo of it. Look at the color, contrast, brightness, viewing angle, and even simple petty shit like the remote. It all helps when making a big purchase.

[IronMexican]

http://www.amazon.com/LG-55LW5300-55-Inch-LED-LCD-Blu-ray/dp/B005DRBDY2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327801745&sr=8-3

Got it at Best Buy today.

[DPG21920]

I can get the unit you listed for 2300.00

Yes, it's well worth a 12 pack of shitty Budweiser (which is all he drinks).

That's not a discount from my understanding as that is the price I saw at my BB.

[Nathan Explosion]

http://www.amazon.com/LG-55LW5300-55-Inch-LED-LCD-Blu-ray/dp/B005DRBDY2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327801745&sr=8-3

Got it at Best Buy today.

My store has a 60" LG Plasma on sale for $900. Beautiful tv.

[ElNono]

http://www.amazon.com/LG-55LW5300-55-Inch-LED-LCD-Blu-ray/dp/B005DRBDY2/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1327801745&sr=8-3

Got it at Best Buy today.

Looks like a great TV and great value. Congrats.

[TDMVPDPOY]

fck the new oled screens +55 retails for around 6000-8000 ....

[Nathan Explosion]

Was at a Best Buy (I'm not telling which one) and they had a 46" Panasonic plasma on sale for $330 because it was a display model.

I had to do everything I good to walk out of there without buying because I don't need a TV and the money I have is a down payment on a house I want to buy in the summer when my lease is up.

They tried to tease me with a store credit card and even got a hot employee (who I saw earlier and checked out) to try and get me to buy. That's not fair getting a hot girl to try and convince you to buy something.

I drive by the Best Buy everyday, so I may still buy it yet, unless someone else buys it (which would be a good thing).

[ElNono]

Was at a Best Buy (I'm not telling which one) and they had a 46" Panasonic plasma on sale for $330 because it was a display model.

I had to do everything I good to walk out of there without buying because I don't need a TV and the money I have is a down payment on a house I want to buy in the summer when my lease is up.

They tried to tease me with a store credit card and even got a hot employee (who I saw earlier and checked out) to try and get me to buy. That's not fair getting a hot girl to try and convince you to buy something.

I drive by the Best Buy everyday, so I may still buy it yet, unless someone else buys it (which would be a good thing).

Did she offer the after-work special? Otherwise, she being hot doesn't really matter, tbh

[Nathan Explosion]

Did she offer the after-work special? Otherwise, she being hot doesn't really matter, tbh

They were just thinking "young guy will respond to hot girl trying to get him to do something". Problem is, I'm going to be 30. Most people think I'm no older than 25.

Anyway, I decided that the next TV I get is going to be a Samsung. Nothing wrong with that Panasonic. It was beautiful. But Samsungs are just the best.

[ElNono]

Can't say enough good things about my Sammy :tu