in the market for a new tv...any suggestions?

blueedwards · Sep 26, 2007

i heard that the lcd is better than the plasma. i really know nothing about the subject.

probably looking to buy a 50 or 52 inch tv....will probably also spring for the surround sound even though i think its a ripoff.

so, help me out:

lcd or plasma?

best buy or circuit city?

buy now or wait until after christmas?

thanks boys...

steaktartar · Sep 26, 2007

wal-mart has great TV'S

RobFunk · Sep 26, 2007

Definatly go LCD, they last longer. The plasma will eventually burn out and look like shit. I have seen it first hand.

I need HD myself, I'm only going for the 32 though.

I dont think it matters between circuit and BB. Just talk with a sales associate and tell him you want a kick ass TV and you dont want to pay a lot.

lionking · Sep 26, 2007

go with plasma, dont listen to this burn out shit, its a myth, i may have happened before but it would have been an isolated incident

the new plasmas are awesome

here is what you do, go to best buy or circuit city, compare the plasma and lcd for yourself, have them put on a football game or baseball game so you can see for yourself which one YOU like better

that is what i did, i went with the plasma, thought that it looked better with sports

got the 42" panasonic plasma, wanted the 50" but too much $$ at the time, i love my tv

it is all personal preference now

SlashednThrashed · Sep 26, 2007

http://www.tvpredictions.com/superhd020407.htm

oldirtyku · Sep 26, 2007

Sony XBR 3 LCD is nice...

5teamparlay · Sep 26, 2007

With kids that thing will be on all the time, (as you use at night as well) WONT last for your uses. Just got the sony 1080 hd at best buy, 60'' I think. Had a 60'' big screen that the wife wanted out after over 15 years of use, couldn't see downgrading in size. Once you go over 52'' plasma they get pricey.

Love the looks and picture of plasma and would do one if I had a bigger house and with a place for it.

sportsbet · Sep 26, 2007

blue edwards said:
i heard that the lcd is better than the plasma. i really know nothing about the subject.

probably looking to buy a 50 or 52 inch tv....will probably also spring for the surround sound even though i think its a ripoff.

so, help me out:

lcd or plasma?

best buy or circuit city?

buy now or wait until after christmas?

thanks boys...

I have a 40 inch Samsung LCD in the bedroom...it looks awesome for sports. Though my brother-in-law has a 65" Plasma and that looks darn good too. I like the Samsung sets...they're pretty easy to use (I use PIP a lot and that works well for me.)

sb

brutusthebuckeye+ · Sep 26, 2007

just bought a 42 inch lg plasma,from local tv dealer.didnt want to go to bb or circuit city,just got the hd hooked up and it looks fantastic.

jeffksu · Sep 26, 2007

man of your means, blue...let me talk to ya about something...i got this old set out in the garage...prolly 25 years old..little b&w 13 incher..but i tell it has a perfect picture...got an old qaudraphonic 8 track that you can use for the surround sound...just cause were good friends and all...i will save u the hassle of having to go out and fight the frenzy at these dammm stores...pay the freight and i'll put her in the mail friday....i'm sure it'll last you a life time and u probably won't get bothered by anyone wanting to share time with the set...cause nobody but you will be watching the damm thing....just think about it...i think you will be happy with the results...your friend...jeffksu...might even save you a little:money8:

1cheater · Sep 26, 2007

brutusthebuckeye said:
just bought a 42 inch lg plasma,from local tv dealer.didnt want to go to bb or circuit city,just got the hd hooked up and it looks fantastic.

Did you buy the 42LB5D? LCD..

I had mine for 2 days and the power supply went on it..The yech told me the power supply's go very frequently and they need to change over to a different supply cause it's faulty. They replaced the motherboard and power supply, took about a week; pissed me off to no end..

cmoneybettor · Sep 26, 2007

i just purchased this 65" mitsubishi projection dlp from hhgregg and love it. the over the air high definition is unbelievable. i have not yet upgraded my dish to hd but i assume the picture would be just as good.
http://www.hhgregg.com/ProductDetail.asp?SID=94F5088E132A4C43B44BC34374B7B25C&ProductID=19255
i bought it during there labor day and paid $1799.

Hookandcrook+ · Sep 26, 2007

50in Visio at Sam's Club $1200.00 and just as good as the rest.

brutusthebuckeye+ · Sep 26, 2007

#1cheater# said:
Did you buy the 42LB5D? LCD..

I had mine for 2 days and the power supply went on it..The yech told me the power supply's go very frequently and they need to change over to a different supply cause it's faulty. They replaced the motherboard and power supply, took about a week; pissed me off to no end..

that sucks!i have the 42pc5d.dont know how much different that is from yours.

GameBreaker · Sep 26, 2007

steak tartar said:
wal-mart has great TV'S

this hombre's muy funny

blueedwards · Sep 26, 2007

steak tartar said:
wal-mart has great TV'S

will i ever live this down?

blueedwards · Sep 26, 2007

5teamparlay said:
With kids that thing will be on all the time, (as you use at night as well) WONT last for your uses. Just got the sony 1080 hd at best buy, 60'' I think. Had a 60'' big screen that the wife wanted out after over 15 years of use, couldn't see downgrading in size. Once you go over 52'' plasma they get pricey.

Love the looks and picture of plasma and would do one if I had a bigger house and with a place for it.

what's the 60" 1080hd run...sounds like about 4 dimes.

dray · Sep 26, 2007

plasma is better, at least the new ones, they've gotten alot better the last few years..the picture quality is much better. my dad regrets getting an lcd after seeing my plasma.

panasonic 42" plasma, i love it.

MTR · Sep 26, 2007

http://www.lcdtvs.com/lcd/product.a...FHD1&zmam=8564958&zmas=4&zmac=71&zmap=PROFHD1

TTinCO · Sep 26, 2007

I can't get myself to drop big coin on a tv since the way technology is moving, whatever you buy is worth crap in 1 yr.

I got a 47" rear projection Panasonic about 5-6 years ago for about $1100 off of Ebay, and I'm perfectly happy with it.