I got $2,100 to spend on an HDTV

[Gilligansdingy]

Visit sams club. They always have great deals in the back. Picked up a 42" Phillips 2 weeks ago for $1100. Oh it was a plasma

 

[krotchy]

Sceptre or Westinghouse 42 inch are both good choices IMO. If you have any intention of hooking a PC up to a TV, 1080p is the only way to go, and since your here id assume you would hook a PC up to it.

Sceptre is what I bought cuz I got it from Costco, which basically gives me a 3 year no questions asked return

However I have no intention of returning this bad boy, and the built in ATSC/QAM tuner lets me get about 9 HD channels through my cable line.

 

[MrChad]

Originally posted by: Bashbelly
I walked away from an awesome deal this Sunday at Sears. Got a price match for $2349 from Fry's vs their own price of $3045. Price match +10% of the difference netted me a Panasonic TH-50PX60U for $2356 out the door including taxes. Damn Im a happy mofo.

:Q

That's close to what I paid for my TH-42PX60U! Nice deal! :thumbsup:

 

[Slammy1]

These are the consumer report recommendations for plasma and LCD as discussed here:
Consumer reports listing

LCD
1) Sony Bravia KDL-V40XBR1
2) JVC LT-40X787
3) Sony Bravia KDL-40S2000
4) Westinghouse LVM-42W2
5) LG 42LB1DR
6) Sony Bravia KLV-40U100M
7) Sharp Aquos LC-45D40U
8) Samsung LN-S4092D


Plasma
1) Fujitsu P50XTA51UB ($5,500)
2) LG 50PC1DR ($3,300)
3) HP PL5060N ($2,600)
4) Panasonic TH-50PX60U ($3,100)
5) Zenith Z50PX2D ($2,500)
6) Samsung HP-S5053 ($3,200)
7) Dell W5001C ($3,000)

One thing that stands out is that these are mostly the previous models to the latest/greatest. Sony seems the clear winner in LCD displays.

EDIT: The choice of one technology over the other is dependent on taste, available sources (if you connect to a PC 1080p is nice otherwise 720p/1080i is probably fine), and viewing environment (LCD is heavily favored in bright environments).

 

[ScottFern]

Originally posted by: CTrain

Originally posted by: ScottFern
I am telling you right now go to Costco and pick up the Vizio 50" Plasma Model#P50HD. I believe it retails for 2,199.99 now in the stores. And it comes with Costco's unbeatable return policy.

That TV is $1899.
If you want to save even more money, buy the 42" Vizio for $1299.
Of course with Costco return policy, its the best deal.

QFT

 

[Hav0k99]

I'm ordering a DLP from Amazon is it wise to buy their warranty? I mean the bulb has to be replaced at some time anyway. How much are bulbs? I'm getting the Samsung HL-S5087W

 

[Garet Jax]

Originally posted by: Hav0k99
I'm ordering a DLP from Amazon is it wise to buy their warranty? I mean the bulb has to be replaced at some time anyway. How much are bulbs? I'm getting the Samsung HL-S5087W

~$200-$300 for bulbs

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: Slammy1
These are the consumer report recommendations for plasma and LCD as discussed here:
Consumer reports listing
<snip>
Plasma
1) Fujitsu P50XTA51UB ($5,500)
2) LG 50PC1DR ($3,300)
3) HP PL5060N ($2,600)
4) Panasonic TH-50PX60U ($3,100)
5) Zenith Z50PX2D ($2,500)
6) Samsung HP-S5053 ($3,200)
7) Dell W5001C ($3,000)

Interesting, the HP is #3. Best Buy has a 42" HP on sale this week.

 

[chambersc]

dont waste your money on the outdated technology

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: chambersc
dont waste your money on the outdated technology

more detail please

 

[chambersc]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman

Originally posted by: chambersc
dont waste your money on the outdated technology

more detail please

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moore's_law

aka there will be better technology for less price shortly. don't waste so much (unless it's PURELY expendible) on technology, ever.

 

[funboy6942]

I got a Optoma H31 when ther was a specail rbate making it $599 after reabte. Then I picked up $60 100" 16:9 svreen from toigerdirect. I went from a Toshiba 65" CRT widecreen HD and I cant be happier with the set. The picture no matter what I throw at it is poutatanding including HD content from mp PC. Gaminm inludint xbox, GG, and ps2 gust looks fenominal. Bulb rplacemnets can be has for aruond $250. But the joy. to theater like setting, and a happy family when in use makes it pau fpr otse;f amd them ome over and over again. Projectors is trully the way t o go and only wish I jumped inthi boat soob=ner tthen I did.

Really wayu to go and can be done on any budget if you read alot of reviews and Pick out the one that suits you the best for what your buying it for.
I will never go back to anything else Myself becaue it reallybrinngs the HT in your room.

My onlu cpmplaint (if there had to be one ) is I should of when with the 150" screen. But I am still ectramly happy and so Is my family.

If you do the above you can have it for under $1K and use the rest for 4 HT seatings with butt thumpers') This is where I am going to get mine for the offer free shipping and have butt thumpers. Not bad wuality and can geven better deals in thier Open box section.

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: funboy42
I got a Optoma H31 when ther was a specail rbate making it $599 after reabte. Then I picked up $60 100" 16:9 svreen from toigerdirect. I went from a Toshiba 65" CRT widecreen HD and I cant be happier with the set. The picture no matter what I throw at it is poutatanding including HD content from mp PC. Gaminm inludint xbox, GG, and ps2 gust looks fenominal. Bulb rplacemnets can be has for aruond $250. But the joy. to theater like setting, and a happy family when in use makes it pau fpr otse;f amd them ome over and over again. Projectors is trully the way t o go and only wish I jumped inthi boat soob=ner tthen I did.

Really wayu to go and can be done on any budget if you read alot of reviews and Pick out the one that suits you the best for what your buying it for.
I will never go back to anything else Myself becaue it reallybrinngs the HT in your room.

My onlu cpmplaint (if there had to be one ) is I should of when with the 150" screen. But I am still ectramly happy and so Is my family.

150" screen? Holy cow--How much money do you have?!

BTW, are you doing OK? No more seizures?

 

[Slammy1]

One caution is that the models are somewhat specific (no guarantee you'll get that level of performance on a different model). Still, a lot of surprises that the HP 50" beat the Panny which is often touted as best price/performance. Zenith>Samsung? I'm not sure if the choice is valid in LCDs as the new Sammy is supposed to be better than the XBR2 (depending where you read). Sharp just keeps falling, poor guys. At one time they were like the only name in big screen lcd.

 

[funboy6942]

Originally posted by: Mermaidman

Originally posted by: funboy42
I got a Optoma H31 when ther was a specail rbate making it $599 after reabte. Then I picked up $60 100" 16:9 svreen from toigerdirect. I went from a Toshiba 65" CRT widecreen HD and I cant be happier with the set. The picture no matter what I throw at it is poutatanding including HD content from mp PC. Gaminm inludint xbox, GG, and ps2 gust looks fenominal. Bulb rplacemnets can be has for aruond $250. But the joy. to theater like setting, and a happy family when in use makes it pau fpr otse;f amd them ome over and over again. Projectors is trully the way t o go and only wish I jumped inthi boat soob=ner tthen I did.

Really wayu to go and can be done on any budget if you read alot of reviews and Pick out the one that suits you the best for what your buying it for.
I will never go back to anything else Myself becaue it reallybrinngs the HT in your room.

My onlu cpmplaint (if there had to be one ) is I should of when with the 150" screen. But I am still ectramly happy and so Is my family.

150" screen? Holy cow--How much money do you have?!

BTW, are you doing OK? No more seizures?

Oh no srewed up big time pn the meds to keep me calm from havong them I wzanted the 150" but it would be from one wall to the r with 1/2 inch spce. WOuld of been cool but not pratical. Making good use of it doe for I have to go sit a spell before pasing out like I want to. But for $2k he has to spend can get decent upgradeable pJ for now eth a big creen, and great ht seating to complete the mood he is afgter. At tax time I can promise my shitttty recliners will be gone and getting a set of 4 from the store I linked to. T%hen worry about wall coverings later to really tie the room togethyer. I will nefver leqave it.

 

[funboy6942]

These pills make me feel like I posished off a scse off beer on my own so please read betwen the lines of what I wrote for thingers are not trying near what they shoulob doing.

 

[Baked]

I just upgraded from a 23" Samsung LCD to a 32" Sharp LCD last night, both were purchased from Costco.

For anybody with Comcast cable, how much better is the picture quality of digital cable over standard cable? 'Cause I have standard cable and SD looks terrible on the new set.

Did I mention how big the 32" is? I don't think a 37" would fit in my living room. Was gonna get the Visio 32" LCD, but it sold out.