42-46" LCD 1080p

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I am saving up for a TV for my mother and want to get a better idea on whats what with LCD HDTVs

Price range is really not an issue. What is the latest and greatest in the 42-46" size range? She enjoys Basketball as much as I do so I guess a low ms response time would be better, right? Also, doesn't the Hz make a difference? I see they have 120 and 240 out. A 240hz screen would be better for sports right?

If anyone can fill me in on what to look for when making a purchase, that'd be great, thanks.


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[jlee]

FWIW, I am entirely happy with my sub-$600 42" Vizio.

 

[zerocool84]

Try one of these for a start. You said price isn't a issue so.........

Toshiba REGZA 46SV670U 46" LED LCD TV

or

LG 47LH90 47" LED LCD TV

 

[smitbret]

If you're going to be sports and action heavy, consider plasma over LCD. Even with the 120/240hz thing, plasma will be superior at handling action. I can't help but just feel like something's wrong when I watch one of the LCDs that runs at 120/240hz, it just doesn't look natural. The only real problem you'll have with the plasma is if you'll be watching it in a room where glare could be an issue.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

I hear Plasma craps out alot and repairs are big money... Is Plasma that much more worth it?

 

[Onita]

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
I hear Plasma craps out alot and repairs are big money... Is Plasma that much more worth it?

.... where do you hear that from?

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Originally posted by: Onita

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
I hear Plasma craps out alot and repairs are big money... Is Plasma that much more worth it?

.... where do you hear that from?

Heard that back in the day; which gave them a bad rap. What do you know about them?

 

[microAmp]

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN

Originally posted by: Onita

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
I hear Plasma craps out alot and repairs are big money... Is Plasma that much more worth it?

.... where do you hear that from?

Heard that back in the day; which gave them a bad rap. What do you know about them?

I'm just one person, 3 years with a Panasonic plasma and still (knocks on wood) going good. 42px60u is the model number.

 

[BTRY B 529th FA BN]

Originally posted by: microAmp

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN

Originally posted by: Onita

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
I hear Plasma craps out alot and repairs are big money... Is Plasma that much more worth it?

.... where do you hear that from?

Heard that back in the day; which gave them a bad rap. What do you know about them?

I'm just one person, 3 years with a Panasonic plasma and still (knocks on wood) going good. 42px60u is the model number.

See, this helps Helps to break the myth... The big story was if a pixel is bad, the entire thing has to be replaced ... er something like that. I thought that also applied to LCDs as well.

I'm just trying to get as much info as possible before we jump the gun. Thanks so far all!

 

[Onita]

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN

Originally posted by: microAmp

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN

Originally posted by: Onita

Originally posted by: BTRY B 529th FA BN
I hear Plasma craps out alot and repairs are big money... Is Plasma that much more worth it?

.... where do you hear that from?

Heard that back in the day; which gave them a bad rap. What do you know about them?

I'm just one person, 3 years with a Panasonic plasma and still (knocks on wood) going good. 42px60u is the model number.

See, this helps Helps to break the myth... The big story was if a pixel is bad, the entire thing has to be replaced ... er something like that. I thought that also applied to LCDs as well.

I'm just trying to get as much info as possible before we jump the gun. Thanks so far all!

Read avsforum... most of the plasma horror stories are just FUD that snowballed.