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ABSOLUTELY agree. Screen size is much more important than choosing between technologies.
I echo a lot of things that have already been said here. If you are going to go plasma, you pretty much should choose Panasonic.
If you are considering LCD, I'd consider Samsung, Sony, Mitsubishi, Visio, in that order.
I have owned a couple of the Mitsubishi sets that others here have talked about. They are a pretty good set for the money, but the Mitsubishi had design flaws that I couldn't live with. Mitsubishi TV's also have the shortest amount of bulb life of most of the major manufacturers.
Something that no one has mentioned, but I would get an extended warranty either through the place you purchase the TV from, or from the manufacturer. If you can, get a warranty that includes bulb replacement.
Something that no one has mentioned, but I would get an extended warranty either through the place you purchase the TV from, or from the manufacturer. If you can, get a warranty that includes bulb replacement.
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I would go with either a Samsung, Sharp, Sony, or even Vizio for a flat screen LCD. I personally would stay away from Plasma but that is just my preferance.
Definitely get 42 inches Jersey and nothing less. That is the perfect size and will still be adequate if you get a bigger place. Dont short yourself. Especially with getting High Def. IMO you want to get as much screen as you can.
I would also make sure the TV is capable of a full 1080p. JMHO!
I totally agree with this!
I just finished shopping around for a TV and those are all the brands I looked at. I finally went with a Vizio 47" LCD (VW47LF.) It's a great TV, does 1080p, 3 HDMI and only ran around $1300 at Walmart. The picture is fantastic, and I couldn't be happier with it. Vizio is a good brand if you want to save a little money and still get a good list of features.
I have owned a couple of the Mitsubishi sets that others here have talked about. They are a pretty good set for the money, but the Mitsubishi had design flaws that I couldn't live with. Mitsubishi TV's also have the shortest amount of bulb life of most of the major manufacturers.
Something that no one has mentioned, but I would get an extended warranty either through the place you purchase the TV from, or from the manufacturer. If you can, get a warranty that includes bulb replacement.
For some reason the manufacturer bulb has a short shelf life. The replacement bulb is on par with other DLP's. I think Mits and Sumsung have my favorite DLP's out there.
Every TV out there has highs and lows. Someday they will manufacture a TV that sings from the heavens above. If they build it....I will come.
For some reason the manufacturer bulb has a short shelf life. The replacement bulb is on par with other DLP's. I think Mits and Sumsung have my favorite DLP's out there.
Every TV out there has highs and lows. Someday they will manufacture a TV that sings from the heavens above. If they build it....I will come.
Samsung and Sony looked way better, got the Sony based on deal we found at Amazon.
btw: If you buy from Amazon, once the shipment gets into town, don't wait for trucking company to call you. It turns out they are notoriously slow unless you call them the box will sit for days.
I always like to do my own research and make an educated decision. There are so many choices out there that this is the only way to get the best TV at the price range you can afford.
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Last edited by MadCardDisease; January 3rd, 2008 at 01:50 PM.
I wouldn't get plasma. Plasma's are susceptable to "burn in". If a graphic is stationary
on the screen for an extended period of time that graphic can become burned in to the screen. Video games can kill a Plasma in short order. Burn in is what you see on ATM CRT displays where words or text are visible on the screen even when not displayed. I visited my brother for christmas and he has a 40" plasma which he said got burned in with "Guitar Hero" within one day of the game being purchased... oops!
40" or lower don't be concerned w/ 1080p.
The downfall of LCD is the chance of "stuck" or "dead" pixels I have 1 dead pixel on my laptop. Fortunately it is stuck black (dead) and it's pratically invisible. Stuck hot hot pink and it would be a problem.
With DLP there is a very small chance that you or someone in your family will see a "rainbow" effect behind moving objects.
With any rear projection television there is a bulb with a finite life. My panasonic 60" LCD RPTV will turn 3 years old superbowl sunday and it is still on the original bulb.
As for extended warranties.
The majority of failures in electronics happen within a short time frame after purchase. For my projection LCD TV I did purchase an extended warranty because it gave me five years pretty much guarenteeing that I will get a free bulb replacement. For my LCD flat screen I did not because stuck or dead pixels will expose themselves pretty quickly.
What ever you technology you choose from whatever manufacturer... I'm sure you won't be able to stomach anything in standard definition with a week
So far I've only made it to component video from DVD to new 46" Sony and wow. Picture is amazing.
When looking at models be very careful of model numbers and versions. The seem designed to confuse and they succeed. Is suspect the intention is to advertise high end capabilities and make you think you are getting them at lower end devices.
Read, read and read some more, don't buy until you understand.
I LOVE my Samsung 1080p 42 inch TV. Friends with a very good new HDTV -- not Samsung or Sony, forget the brand they have but it was a reputable one -- came out and were quite envious of mine. The color, the angle of vision, both were better on Samsung and Sony than any others, and Sony had no advantage and a higher price.
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I looked at both and agree, could have gone either way Sony or Samsung
Just found a deal on the Sony
I didn't do any research for ya, but I recently purchased a 37" Olevia LCD for my bedroom, and I LOVE IT!!!
If you're looking for a 42", Samsung or Sony can't go wrong, but I'd give Olevia a looksee and actually, I've heard and seen that the 42" PANASONICS ROCK!!! Between those four, I'd look at prices and then decide, anything less, would be uncivilized.
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