Anyone know anything about TVs? I am going to get some new ones...

JakeT. · Sep 25, 2010

Want something like a 50 inch. Flat panel, HD, all that. Haven't been paying attention to the TV market lately. Anyone bought anything? What should I avoid? What's a fair price? Thanks in advance guys. TheRX is usually good about answering my random questions.

Dante · Sep 25, 2010

jake? you going to best buy??? 2 weeks ago I bought a toshiba laptop from them next week in there flyer it went down 60$ and they gave a free printer... they honored the sale price ... if it goes down within 1 month they give you the difference... cant beat that

KingofNicotine · Sep 25, 2010

Dante said:
jake? you going to best buy??? 2 weeks ago I bought a toshiba laptop from them next week in there flyer it went down 60$ and they gave a free printer... they honored the sale price ... if it goes down within 1 month they give you the difference... cant beat that

They learned a lot from Circuit City.

JakeT. · Sep 25, 2010

Dante said:
jake? you going to best buy??? 2 weeks ago I bought a toshiba laptop from them next week in there flyer it went down 60$ and they gave a free printer... they honored the sale price ... if it goes down within 1 month they give you the difference... cant beat that

Might have to check it out. I just don't know the first thing about what the "best" is anymore. So much new technology.

barman · Sep 26, 2010

The SheBar won this one in a sales contest a couple months ago and it's by far the best television we've owned. Works for us in about a 250 sq ft living room

http://www.google.com/products/cata...ult&ct=result&resnum=3&sqi=2&ved=0CCwQ8wIwAg#

jesse1111 · Sep 26, 2010

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/LG+-+47...HDTV/9811755.p?id=1218177897309&skuId=9811755

This is what I have and it's a beast. Best tv I've ever owned.

ANOTHERDAY · Sep 26, 2010

Jake T. said:
Want something like a 50 inch. Flat panel, HD, all that. Haven't been paying attention to the TV market lately. Anyone bought anything? What should I avoid? What's a fair price? Thanks in advance guys. TheRX is usually good about answering my random questions.

Pioneer@), if you can find one. Some are still out there. Some models: KRP-500M (best monitor ever made), PRO-111FD, PRO-101FD, & PDP-5020FD. They are simply the best. I have the 500M and it is awesome<><>

These are all 50 inch I believe

Fishhead · Sep 26, 2010

Think SAMSUNG

Think 1080, not 720

Think minimum 42 inch

GO!

RenoChazz · Sep 26, 2010

if you have a costco I'd check out the Tv's there. They have good prices and they let you return no questions asked

rloup1 · Sep 26, 2010

Check Amazon.com. You can get some tremendous deals. Read reviews from others.

KillaRSox · Sep 26, 2010

I would definitely buy an LED over plasma and LCD. The electrical consumption of LED tv's is around half of a plasma or LCD. They may be more expensive but after a year, the difference in your electricity bill will more than make up the difference.

celticGreen+ · Sep 26, 2010

Samsung LED-based LCD televisions are a good place to look... The side-lit ones are VERY thin and offer great picture quality. The locally-lit ones offer even better picture, but are more expensive.

Jake - cnet.com just did a top tv's so far of 2010 article/video i think - http://reviews.cnet.com/best-high-definition-tvs/?tag=centerColumnArea1.0;buyAdvice

DesertDevil · Sep 26, 2010

KillaRSox said:
I would definitely buy an LED over plasma and LCD. The electrical consumption of LED tv's is around half of a plasma or LCD. They may be more expensive but after a year, the difference in your electricity bill will more than make up the difference.

I am no expert on the subject, but do TV's really consume that much electricity? Enough to save $200-$400 per year by buying an LED?

That just doesnt sound right to me. Its a TV. Not a washing machine or a dryer.

ANOTHERDAY · Sep 26, 2010

Wildcat Coach said:
I am no expert on the subject, but do TV's really consume that much electricity? Enough to save $200-$400 per year by buying an LED?

That just doesnt sound right to me. Its a TV. Not a washing machine or a dryer.

No they don't. I have the 500M, which is very very hight watts (one of the highest made), but its calibrated and only costs a few dollars per month. Myth on many ends.

DocJS · Sep 26, 2010

Love my Panasonic 58 inch Plasma...just like being there!

Absolutely agree with Fish on 1080 vs. 720.

Doc

HacheMan · Sep 26, 2010

Fishhead said:
Think 1080, not 720

GO!

What Fish said

720 is on the way out

Also a high Dynamic Contrast Ratio & 120 HZ not 60

KingofNicotine · Sep 26, 2010

720 is fine. It all depends on the size of the screen. 1080 on a 37 inch screen won't be noticeable.

The bigger the screen the higher the resolution you need.

Grindstoner · Sep 26, 2010

Remember, there's no point in getting a HD tv unless you have HD service. Check how much extra it's going to cost you to get HD turned on at with your cable company.