Best sub-$2000 TV?

[The Sauce]

Seems a bunch of people over at AVS are jumping on these new Samsung DLP Projectors (HLRxxx Series). I am a video ignoramus but I just want a good TV. Anyone here in the know? Link

 

[Excelsior]

That TV looks great.

 

[lokiju]

I :heart: your user name.

 

[FoBoT]

i can't fathom spending that much $ on a tv

i paid six hundred something for a 36" 4-5 years ago and almost had a heart attack from spending so much $

 

[lokiju]

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Seems a bunch of people over at AVS are jumping on these new Samsung DLP Projectors (HLRxxx Series). I am a video ignoramus but I just want a good TV. Anyone here in the know? Link

Dammit! Now I'm gonna have to look into this TV and possibly buy it!

Man I've spent so much f'ing money by being on these forums.

Looks like a great TV btw, can't go wrong with a Samsung DLP.

 

[The Sauce]

Well I'm pulling in a little more cash these days. That's about a week's take after taxes. I think that's a reasonable percentage of income to pay for a nice toy like that.

 

[EatSpam]

I bought this one. Works well with my HTPC.

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[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: EatSpam
I bought this one. Works well with my HTPC.

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Mmmm...I love the LCD's but you sacrifice a lot of real-estate for the money.

 

[lokiju]

Wow, shipping cost $353.79! That ruins that being a hot deal!

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: blazert40
Wow, shipping cost $353.79! That ruins that being a hot deal!

I don't think it was ever a hot deal.

 

[RossMAN]

Why can't CostCo sell a TV like that for $1199 out the door?

I'd be there with bells and whistles on.

 

[The Sauce]

Ok then...what about this one?

 

[crt1530]

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Ok then...what about this one?

Don't buy a standard definition display. Or an enhanced definition display for that matter. If you're going to buy a new TV, buy an HDTV.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: crt1530

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Ok then...what about this one?

Don't buy a standard definition display. Or an enhanced definition display for that matter. If you're going to buy a new TV, buy an HDTV.

That isn't SD, they just incorrectly reported it as SD.

 

[crt1530]

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: crt1530

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Ok then...what about this one?

Don't buy a standard definition display. Or an enhanced definition display for that matter. If you're going to buy a new TV, buy an HDTV.

That isn't SD, they just incorrectly reported it as SD.

"Max Resolution: 852 x 480"
That is barely ED.

 

[Excelsior]

Originally posted by: crt1530

Originally posted by: Excelsior

Originally posted by: crt1530

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Ok then...what about this one?

Don't buy a standard definition display. Or an enhanced definition display for that matter. If you're going to buy a new TV, buy an HDTV.

That isn't SD, they just incorrectly reported it as SD.

"Max Resolution: 852 x 480"
That is barely ED.

Are you fvcking stupid or soemthing? It is ED..not barely..not SD...but ED.

 

[777php]

ed still sucks, get a 720p of one of those new 1080p lcd's out now.

 

[CalvinHobbes]

I've been reading a lot of bad posts about the Samsung DLP's lately, that's what I used to recommend as far as DLP's go. I'm holding out for the 1080P TV's. I want to see if Sony can make a cheaper Qualia and if Toshiba and Hitachi can make better DLP's. The HD-ILA TV's should be pretty sweet too.

 

[MaverickBP]

"paging maverick"

yep man seems you know what your looking for. are you really wanting a projector? or a crt? hitachi 51s500 and a philips (model # escapes me but it ends in 9363..do a search it'll pop up) are both great sub $2k tv's. i have 1 of each. the philips shines in tv/ice age type cartoons...where as the hitachi excels in dvd/hi-def/lord of the rings type movies. its all about what your watching habits are. pm me with any other questions

 

[spacejamz]

so when people say tv for $XXX, does XXX includes taxes, tv stand, new cables (component, DVI, HDMI, etc)???

 

[MaverickBP]

Originally posted by: spacejamz
so when people say tv for $XXX, does XXX includes taxes, tv stand, new cables (component, DVI, HDMI, etc)???

nope

 

[ShowdOWN]

i think they have a 50" Sony DLP tv for $1800 bux in the hot deals forum. newer model of the one i have which i bought for $3k a year ago.

the samsung HLR series are good too. I need a bigger one then a 61" at the moment.

 

[TheAdvocate]

Originally posted by: Snatchface
Ok then...what about this one?

Best selling Plasma TV in the country because the quality is so good. A friend of mine bought one and I want to. I've seen his and it looks better than most of the $6k HDTVs Ive seen.

It really comes down to "bang for the buck" and this is the value leader right now and has been for a while. What you're getting is the best quality plasma panel being made in the sub $4K price range. It has the same native resolution as widescreen DVDs, so they look disgustingly good on it.

Most of the ATOTers love to quote specs, but when you get this thing in your living room, you'll understand why it's a no brainer. The picture cannot be explained by specs & numbers. It has to be seen.

Now I want one again - my problem is not having any place to put one. I already have too many TVs, including a 23" Samsung LCD w/ DNIE that I also love.

PS - That TV is bare bones. You'll need to spend extra for wall mounts or a table/stand, etc.

 

[spacejamz]

Originally posted by: MaverickBP

Originally posted by: spacejamz
so when people say tv for $XXX, does XXX includes taxes, tv stand, new cables (component, DVI, HDMI, etc)???

nope

so i wonder what the difference between XXX and the amount they end up paying out the door is...i am betting at least $500 easily (stand itself is $200 plus tax plus around another $150-200 for tax itself)....delivery charges(maybe), PSP if you get (another $200-300), cables...

 

[The Sauce]

Originally posted by: MaverickBP
"paging maverick"

yep man seems you know what your looking for. are you really wanting a projector? or a crt? hitachi 51s500 and a philips (model # escapes me but it ends in 9363..do a search it'll pop up) are both great sub $2k tv's. i have 1 of each. the philips shines in tv/ice age type cartoons...where as the hitachi excels in dvd/hi-def/lord of the rings type movies. its all about what your watching habits are. pm me with any other questions

So what do you think about the whole HD vs. ED argument made here Mav? And what about that Panasonic plasma I linked to above? I would be using the TV mostly for movies - DVD, cable, etc..