Give me reasons to pull the trigger on this or not

[CPA]

Posted this deal in Hot Deals a few days ago, and I have been back and forth on whether to purchase it (It's a CC package deal). My wife finally gave me the go ahead, but I'm still not 100% sure. I know BF deals are coming, but I don't want to pass on this deal for some reason. OH, help me denizens of ATOT, help me make up my mind!

Deal:

Sony 40" 1080p LCD HDTV
SON KDL40V2500

$1619.99 - 240.00 - 10% = 1241.99

Sony 80GB PlayStation3 with MotorStorm

$499.99 - 100.00 = 399.99

Gamers Savings Club Membership

$19.99 - 10% = 17.00


Tax $136.94
Total $1796.91

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UPDATE:

Okay, I pulled the trigger, sorta. This is what I have on hold for pickup at CC. It includes 24 months interest free financing, as well.

Y $138.00 $1,619.99 1 $1,241.99
Sony 40" LCD HDTV
SON KDL40V2500

Y $499.99 1 $399.99
Sony 80GB PlayStation3 with MotorStorm
SON 98004
5 Free Blu-Ray movies: See Details!

Y $2.00 $19.99 1 $17.99
Gamers Savings Club Membership
CAV CCGSCV2

Y $205.00 $2,199.99 1 $1,844.99
Hitachi 50" Plasma HDTV
HIT P50S601

The Hitachi comes with a $150 egift certificate.

Also, I went to Best Buy to look at the Sony's picture, and with the exception of the Samsung's 120hz model, I felt the Sony had the best picture in the 40-42" range. I don't believe I was being biased because I wanted it. In fact, I continued to tell myself I didn't want it, up until I saw the set and figured in the price point. This set will be for our bedroom.

I chose the hitachi after reading several reviews (all of them glowing) and looking at the features for the price - a 50" 1080p for less than $2000. Plus, the $150 egift certificate. I looked at the Pannys, but they were more expensive and I didn't think they were any better than this Hitachi.

Let me know your thoughts. Oh, and Dave I looked at the DLPs at Best Buy, but I just couldn't convince myself that to get one. The form factor (depth) was just not appealing. Plus, I just couldn't find a good enough deal.

Lastly, I haven't picked this up from CC yet. I am going to this weekend. That way I can see if any major deals come out this weekend on any other sets.

 

[Czar]

skip the ps3 and get a bigger tv

 

[imported_Lothar]

Originally posted by: Czar
skip the ps3 and get a bigger tv

What he said.

 

[StageLeft]

My wife finally gave me the go ahead, but I'm still not 100% sure.

That's the worst, isn't it? I almost hate it when Mrsskoorb says ok I can buy something, because then I have to stop fighting for its right to buy and determine whether I actually want to buy it at all.

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: Skoorb

My wife finally gave me the go ahead, but I'm still not 100% sure.

That's the worst, isn't it? I almost hate it when Mrsskoorb says ok I can buy something, because then I have to stop fighting for its right to buy and determine whether I actually want to buy it at all.

Damned women! Always playing with our minds.

 

[dabuddha]

I know there's a BF deal for the Sharp Aquos 42" LCD for $999 at Sears this year.

EDIT: Make that a 46" not a 42"

 

[SlickSnake]

Originally posted by: Lothar

Originally posted by: Czar
skip the ps3 and get a bigger tv

What he said.

What they said.

Look for a cheap PS3 on Ebay after xmas hits. You will be happier you got a larger TV, trust me.

 

[Sho'Nuff]

Personally I don;t like the KDL40V2500 or any other Sony LCD (including the bravia XBR). Then again, i don't like any LCD TV's period.

I'd check out the panasonic 1080p plasma's before you buy an LCD. Buydig has the panny 1080p 50 incher for ~2200 bucks shipped (or at least they did when I bought it). Yeah it's more money, but the image quality difference is SO noticeable as compared to most if not all LCD's that it is worth it. Indeed, the panny's image quality to my eyes appeared only slightly worse than the pioneer elite's

As for the PS3, I like it, but more for it's blu-ray and DVD upconversion capability than it's ability to play games. I doubt there is a more capable blu-ray player out there at the $399 price point. And whatever people say about Sony, the picture off a blu-ray disc is freakin incredible.

 

[Czar]

Originally posted by: soxfan
Personally I don;t like the KDL40V2500 or any other Sony LCD (including the bravia XBR). Then again, i don't like any LCD TV's period.

I'd check out the panasonic 1080p plasma's before you buy an LCD. Buydig has the panny 1080p 50 incher for ~2200 bucks shipped (or at least they did when I bought it). Yeah it's more money, but the image quality difference is SO noticeable as compared to most if not all LCD's that it is worth it. Indeed, the panny's image quality to my eyes appeared only slightly worse than the pioneer elite's

As for the PS3, I like it, but more for it's blu-ray and DVD upconversion capability than it's ability to play games. I doubt there is a more capable blu-ray player out there at the $399 price point. And whatever people say about Sony, the picture off a blu-ray disc is freakin incredible.

agree with this guy, look at the 1080p panasonic plasmas and frown upon any lcd tv out there

most likely getting myself on of those myself in about a month

 

[skim milk]

get a better TV and pull the trigger, live a little, you don't want to be the stereotypical boring accountant guy, do ya?

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: Czar

Originally posted by: soxfan
Personally I don;t like the KDL40V2500 or any other Sony LCD (including the bravia XBR). Then again, i don't like any LCD TV's period.

I'd check out the panasonic 1080p plasma's before you buy an LCD. Buydig has the panny 1080p 50 incher for ~2200 bucks shipped (or at least they did when I bought it). Yeah it's more money, but the image quality difference is SO noticeable as compared to most if not all LCD's that it is worth it. Indeed, the panny's image quality to my eyes appeared only slightly worse than the pioneer elite's

As for the PS3, I like it, but more for it's blu-ray and DVD upconversion capability than it's ability to play games. I doubt there is a more capable blu-ray player out there at the $399 price point. And whatever people say about Sony, the picture off a blu-ray disc is freakin incredible.

agree with this guy, look at the 1080p panasonic plasmas and frown upon any lcd tv out there

most likely getting myself on of those myself in about a month

Why frown on the lcds?

 

[warmodder]

I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: warmodder
I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

The HD-DVD is on it's way (Toshiba A3). This whole process is getting mucho frustrating. Now I'm reading I don't really need 1080p, go with 1080i. That will save some money, but I'm afraid I'll be behind the technology if I stick with 1080i.

 

[Modular]

We're all behind the technology...the only people on the true bleeding edge are those with the engineering samples

 

[DaveSimmons]

Do you need to wall-hang? If not you could get a 50" Samsung 1080p DLP for that price. I've had one for over a year and blu-ray looks very nice on it.

50" is a great size for a small - medium living room. It seemed like overkill for the first day or two but I've been happy since then that I didn't get a smaller TV.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: warmodder
I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

The HD-DVD is on it's way (Toshiba A3). This whole process is getting mucho frustrating. Now I'm reading I don't really need 1080p, go with 1080i. That will save some money, but I'm afraid I'll be behind the technology if I stick with 1080i.

i don't think the HD-DVD does 1080P also neither do cable or satalite. so what would be the use of 1080p?


and as others said get a DLP! i love mine.

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Do you need to wall-hang? If not you could get a 50" Samsung 1080p DLP for that price. I've had one for over a year and blu-ray looks very nice on it.

50" is a great size for a small - medium living room. It seemed like overkill for the first day or two but I've been happy since then that I didn't get a smaller TV.

i got a 65" DLP. at firs ti thought it was overkill. now it seems small heh

 

[ITJunkie]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: Czar

Originally posted by: soxfan
Personally I don;t like the KDL40V2500 or any other Sony LCD (including the bravia XBR). Then again, i don't like any LCD TV's period.

I'd check out the panasonic 1080p plasma's before you buy an LCD. Buydig has the panny 1080p 50 incher for ~2200 bucks shipped (or at least they did when I bought it). Yeah it's more money, but the image quality difference is SO noticeable as compared to most if not all LCD's that it is worth it. Indeed, the panny's image quality to my eyes appeared only slightly worse than the pioneer elite's

As for the PS3, I like it, but more for it's blu-ray and DVD upconversion capability than it's ability to play games. I doubt there is a more capable blu-ray player out there at the $399 price point. And whatever people say about Sony, the picture off a blu-ray disc is freakin incredible.

agree with this guy, look at the 1080p panasonic plasmas and frown upon any lcd tv out there

most likely getting myself on of those myself in about a month

Why frown on the lcds?

Agreed. Also, since he mentioned he was looking at the PS3, whether or not he gets it, it sounds like he will want to hook some kind of gaming system up to it. Aren't LCD's better for this than plasma's?

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: DaveSimmons
Do you need to wall-hang? If not you could get a 50" Samsung 1080p DLP for that price. I've had one for over a year and blu-ray looks very nice on it.

50" is a great size for a small - medium living room. It seemed like overkill for the first day or two but I've been happy since then that I didn't get a smaller TV.

Yes, I want to wall-hang my TV. I'm actually replacing a 50" Panasonic LCD RPTV. Don't want to go with another floor model.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: warmodder
I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

The HD-DVD is on it's way (Toshiba A3). This whole process is getting mucho frustrating. Now I'm reading I don't really need 1080p, go with 1080i. That will save some money, but I'm afraid I'll be behind the technology if I stick with 1080i.

if you're talking from the TV, then you definitely do want 1080p over 1080i. as for the HD DVD player, it doesn't really matter.

I agree with what others are saying--skip the PS3 and for the bigger TV, preferably Plasma. Plasma performs much better when watching film. Plus, it just sounds so much cooler....

 

[CPA]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: warmodder
I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

The HD-DVD is on it's way (Toshiba A3). This whole process is getting mucho frustrating. Now I'm reading I don't really need 1080p, go with 1080i. That will save some money, but I'm afraid I'll be behind the technology if I stick with 1080i.

if you're talking from the TV, then you definitely do want 1080p over 1080i. as for the HD DVD player, it doesn't really matter.

I don't get what you're saying. Are you saying I should go with the 1080p? For what reason if the HD-DVD doesn't do 1080p?

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: warmodder
I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

The HD-DVD is on it's way (Toshiba A3). This whole process is getting mucho frustrating. Now I'm reading I don't really need 1080p, go with 1080i. That will save some money, but I'm afraid I'll be behind the technology if I stick with 1080i.

if you're talking from the TV, then you definitely do want 1080p over 1080i. as for the HD DVD player, it doesn't really matter.

I don't get what you're saying. Are you saying I should go with the 1080p? For what reason if the HD-DVD doesn't do 1080p?

i swear the specs for the HDdvd does not do 1080p.

 

[Anubis]

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: warmodder
I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

The HD-DVD is on it's way (Toshiba A3). This whole process is getting mucho frustrating. Now I'm reading I don't really need 1080p, go with 1080i. That will save some money, but I'm afraid I'll be behind the technology if I stick with 1080i.

if you're talking from the TV, then you definitely do want 1080p over 1080i. as for the HD DVD player, it doesn't really matter.

I don't get what you're saying. Are you saying I should go with the 1080p? For what reason if the HD-DVD doesn't do 1080p?

i swear the specs for the HDdvd does not do 1080p.

i think you might be wrong

 

[waggy]

Originally posted by: Anubis

Originally posted by: waggy

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: CPA

Originally posted by: warmodder
I dunno, I like lcd's iq. Side by side in the store, sony definitely looks much better than the competition.

But yea, ditch the ps3 and get a larger screen. Maybe throw in an hd-dvd player if you wanna watch some movies.

The HD-DVD is on it's way (Toshiba A3). This whole process is getting mucho frustrating. Now I'm reading I don't really need 1080p, go with 1080i. That will save some money, but I'm afraid I'll be behind the technology if I stick with 1080i.

if you're talking from the TV, then you definitely do want 1080p over 1080i. as for the HD DVD player, it doesn't really matter.

I don't get what you're saying. Are you saying I should go with the 1080p? For what reason if the HD-DVD doesn't do 1080p?

i swear the specs for the HDdvd does not do 1080p.

i think you might be wrong

i think i might be right.

http://reviews.cnet.com/video-...7-6463_7-32563584.html


Output Resolution 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i

 

[DaveSimmons]

^ The HD-DVD format is 1080p, but the cheaper players only output 1080i. Blu-ray players including the PS3 are all 1080p.

For LCDs and plasma, the choices are 720p (that accepts and downscales 1080i signals) and 1080p.

720p is going to be cheaper than 1080p, but HD-DVD and blu-ray both contain 1080p content. People claim the lower resolution doesn't really matter for TVs up to 46" though.