I Wanna New LCD HD Bigscreen

[bodyman5001]

AVS Forum is probably the best place I have seen for information relating to home video and audio equipment. Almost every major model of TV (not just brand) has a thread dedicated to it. If you get bored one day go to the High-End Section of the forum.......$25k is drop in the bucket to most of those people.

Yep, it is like a Ferrari show to a car person.

I think it is Bang and Olufsen who makes a 103 inch plasma (panasonic stuff I think) that is on a motored stand that lifts the screen up when you turn it on. Me want

edit, they even have a dedicated thread or two for bluray reviews for sound quality and picture quality, pretty awesome.

 

[ABM]

I talked with a friend, and he said I should be just fine with a 120 hz mid-40-inch lcd....that I should have no problem finding for under $1,000.

My viewing distance will be somewhere around 10 feet.

Fair enough?

 

[DaRizzle]

I talked with a friend, and he said I should be just fine with a 120 hz mid-40-inch lcd....that I should have no problem finding for under $1,000.

My viewing distance will be somewhere around 10 feet.

Fair enough?

no because thats a horrible price...you can get almost a 50inch for that price

...im telling you...you are doing yourself a big disservice if you dont find your TV through:

SLICKDEALS.NET​

They just had a Sony 46" 120hz 1080p for under $950 but it sold out.

Here is a Sharp Aquos 40" 1080p for $650 AND includes a soundbar which usually goes for $150


Im trying to save you a crapload of money and you are blowing me off!

Just look at that site daily for a week if you dont like those deals, you will find something great

 

[ABM]

Im trying to save you a crapload of money and you are blowing me off!

Seriously, I'm not. I'm sorry if it appears that way.

For sure, I'll be checking SD before I pull any trigger. I want it now, but I guess I'm just afraid of the shoulda/woulda/coulda syndrome. I suppose it's easy to experience that with home electronics, though, eh?

 

[BlazersBlood]

If money is no object, get the Sony XBR8. It's the best LED tv out right now.

http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_ss?url=search-alias=aps&field-keywords=xbr8&x=0&y=0

 

[DaRizzle]

Seriously, I'm not. I'm sorry if it appears that way.

For sure, I'll be checking SD before I pull any trigger. I want it now, but I guess I'm just afraid of the shoulda/woulda/coulda syndrome. I suppose it's easy to experience that with home electronics, though, eh?

If I were you I would wait until black friday. That is an insane day to shop but you can get some great deals...

Also, prices stay dropped for the most part after black friday so even the first week of DEC would be a good time to buy....If you can hold out then thats what I would do

 

[Shooter]

Samsung LN52B630 - 52" LCD TV at Frys $1299 today only. 1080P 120HZ 80000:1 Cheapest elsewhere is $1688

Wow. That is one great deal. I paid about $1,500 for my 46-inch Samsung, and this one is bigger and has a better dynamic contrast ratio, for $200 less.

That is a super good deal!!

 

[ABM]

I'm looking at this:

http://www.onestoplcd.com/productdetail.asp?productid=333&refid=froogle

Thoughts?

Also, I'm kind of debating between getting a 46" or a 52". I'll be viewing from about 15 feet. I don't want to have TOO much intensity (viewing movies and such too close to enjoy), if you know what I mean.

Thoughts on that?

Thanks!!

 

[THE HCP]

ABM, buy my TV and convert it to LCD!

 

[DaRizzle]

60 inch plasma for $1278! (after discount, and rebate)

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=1509919

 

[DaRizzle]

Samsung 46" at 799!!!! Must go to Fry's to pickup, no shipping

Copy of Ad: LINK

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=1604183

 

[ABM]

Samsung 46" at 799!!!! Must go to Fry's to pickup, no shipping

Copy of Ad: LINK

http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=1604183

I saw that. 60 hz, though.

 

[DaRizzle]

I saw that. 60 hz, though.

Good eye...there is hope for you yet!

 

[ABM]

Good eye...there is hope for you yet!

Say, what's the skinny on some of these TV's and the NetFlix hook-up? Is this, like, a direct feed via dsl, or something?

 

[DaRizzle]

Say, what's the skinny on some of these TV's and the NetFlix hook-up? Is this, like, a direct feed via dsl, or something?

Ive heard about that but am unfamilar with it..


Just found some info for you...

http://www.squidoo.com/netflix-player

 

[GrandpaBlaze]

I've got a 46" Samsung that I is fine but not great (it is a couple years old and 60hz). I've looked at a number of different TV's and have noticed when over a friends houses watching sports, the best TV's have been the plasma TVs. I don't have any friends with LED yet (but they look nice at the store) but you aren't going to get a nice LED for any kind of a decent price for probably another year or two.

To me, the plasma just seems to have a richer picture.

I have a neighbor who owns a stereo/home theater store and in talking to him about six months ago (prior to LED becoming more prevalent), he commented that plasma will give the best picture (and also use the most electricity and generate the most heat).

Gramps...

 

[DaRizzle]

and the plasma picture is constantly deteriorating

 

[Denny Crane]

and the plasma picture is constantly deteriorating

http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/plasma-vs-lcd-2.html

Life-time

Earlier plasma displays had a quoted half-lifetime of 20,000hrs, following which the image brightness will fall to half its original value. However, the latest generation plasma displays boost a quoted panel life of 100,000hrs. The latest LCD displays also have an expected panel life of 60,000 to 100,000hrs. It is true that quoted panel lifetime figures by manufacturers tend to be somewhat inflated, but still these figures contrast heavily with the typical 20,000hrs half-lifetime for direct-view CRT TV sets.

But what do these half-lifetime figures imply? Statistics show that TVs in an average US household remain on for over 7.5hrs a day. Furthermore, on average, a TV set is replaced every 7 years. Taking a conservative figure of 40,000 hours half-lifetime for either technology, this works out to almost 15 years of daily use before these display panels would ever need replacement.

It is thus clear that lifetime is not an issue when it comes to comparing plasma vs LCD display technologies. At the same time, keep in mind that there is no way to regenerate the gases in a plasma display, nor it is possible to repair any ‘dead’ pixels that may develop during use in an LCD panel. The only option in these circumstances will be to replace the display.

 

[ABM]

The deal?

http://www.frys.com/product/5869103

Sony KDL-46V5100 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Preorder $897
Frys has Sony KDL-46V5100 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV for $897 with free shipping availabile for preorder. Next best on Google Products including shipping for a new unit is $1169. Thanks aznever
Specs
Resolution: 1920x1080
120Hz: Yes
Tuner: ATSC/NTSC/QAM
Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 (Native), 50,000:1 (Dynamic)
Viewing angles: 178H/178V
Inputs:
4x HDMI
1x VGA (PC)
2x Component
2x Composite
1x S-Video
1x USB2.0 (JPEG, MP3)

 

[ABM]

Well, so much for that. Sold out.

The deal?

http://www.frys.com/product/5869103

Sony KDL-46V5100 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Preorder $897
Frys has Sony KDL-46V5100 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV for $897 with free shipping availabile for preorder. Next best on Google Products including shipping for a new unit is $1169. Thanks aznever
Specs
Resolution: 1920x1080
120Hz: Yes
Tuner: ATSC/NTSC/QAM
Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 (Native), 50,000:1 (Dynamic)
Viewing angles: 178H/178V
Inputs:
4x HDMI
1x VGA (PC)
2x Component
2x Composite
1x S-Video
1x USB2.0 (JPEG, MP3)

 

[barfo]

Well, so much for that. Sold out.

That's because God wants you to buy a bigger one.

barfo

 

[ABM]

That's because God wants you to buy a bigger one.

barfo

I spent some time in Best Buy yesterday. There's now no doubt in my mind that I won't go less than 50".

I've always been a fan of Divine intervention.

 

[ABM]

SAMSUNG LN52B550 52" 1080p LCD $1099 @ Fry's B&M. 10/17 only.

OK, Fry's has 7 of these babies in stock. I know it's a really good deal, but it's only 60 hz. Is that really a difference maker, though? I mainly watch sports and a few shows. Not a big-time movie watcher.

UGH! Electronics gets so confusing for me!!

 

[yakbladder]

OK, Fry's has 7 of these babies in stock. I know it's a really good deal, but it's only 60 hz. Is that really a difference maker, though? I mainly watch sports and a few shows. Not a big-time movie watcher.

UGH! Electronics gets so confusing for me!!

I don't know,would you only get a car that shifts into 3 gears?

Good grief man, you've already given up on 75 different features and now you're abandoning the 120+Hz? Have you done any research? If you have then you should feel confident in your decision, either way you go. Just pull the trigger already. If I was working I'd forgo a paycheck just to get a damn TV in your house and get it over with.

 

[ABM]

I don't know,would you only get a car that shifts into 3 gears?

Good grief man, you've already given up on 75 different features and now you're abandoning the 120+Hz? Have you done any research? If you have then you should feel confident in your decision, either way you go. Just pull the trigger already. If I was working I'd forgo a paycheck just to get a damn TV in your house and get it over with.

I love your enthusiasm!

For the record, though, I already have an older Sammy 32" HDTV. This is simply an upgrade purchase. I'll be receiving a bonus check and wanted to spend it on this "luxury".

 

[BlazersBlood]

OK, Fry's has 7 of these babies in stock. I know it's a really good deal, but it's only 60 hz. Is that really a difference maker, though? I mainly watch sports and a few shows. Not a big-time movie watcher.

UGH! Electronics gets so confusing for me!!

Dude, you should be buying at least a 240Hz. If you mainly watch sports you are gonna want a 240Hz or a Plasma, which run at 600Hz. I guess you could "settle" on a 120Hz, but don't dare drop down to 60Hz.

My advice is to find the TV you want in a Fry's ad, then take it to Best Buy and they'll match the price + 10% of the difference. And they'll continue to honor the price match for up to 30 (or it could be 60) days. I bought a plasma a couple years ago and had Best Buy price match it 3X within the allowed time frame.

 

[ABM]

Dude, you should be buying at least a 240Hz. If you mainly watch sports you are gonna want a 240Hz or a Plasma, which run at 600Hz. I guess you could "settle" on a 120Hz, but don't dare drop down to 60Hz.

My advice is to find the TV you want in a Fry's ad, then take it to Best Buy and they'll match the price + 10% of the difference. And they'll continue to honor the price match for up to 30 (or it could be 60) days. I bought a plasma a couple years ago and had Best Buy price match it 3X within the allowed time frame.

I hear ya, thanks.

Also, I was originally thinking I needed a 52". But, upon using one of those viewing distance calculators, it appears that 46" will be more than sufficient. My viewing distance is just under 10 feet.

I'm now looking/waiting for a deal on this TV:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B750-46-Inch-1080p-Charcoal/dp/B001UVEZFE

I don't want to pay more than $1,100 total. (incl. tax & shipping)

 

[BlazersBlood]

I hear ya, thanks.

Also, I was originally thinking I needed a 52". But, upon using one of those viewing distance calculators, it appears that 46" will be more than sufficient. My viewing distance is just under 10 feet.

I'm now looking/waiting for a deal on this TV:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B750-46-Inch-1080p-Charcoal/dp/B001UVEZFE

I don't want to pay more than $1,100 total. (incl. tax & shipping)

Hmmm, it might be tough to get a 240Hz at that range. If you are patient, the price will eventually get there. Check AVSforum.com in the LCD section on the specific panel you are gonna choose. There's thousands of hardcore videophiles on there that get super geeky with their reviews. They usually link reviews to Cnet and other reputable experts as well. Plus you can find the optimal settings on there for your new panel too.

 

[Denny Crane]

Costco has a Sony 46" 1020P 120Hz on sale for $1300, and it comes with a sound system and blu ray player.

Obviously $1300 is pricey for the TV alone, but the blu ray player is worth $200-$300 and the sound system probably in that same range.

Plus all the components are Sony so they'll plug together nice and work with their universal remote.

 

[Denny Crane]

Hmmm, it might be tough to get a 240Hz at that range. If you are patient, the price will eventually get there. Check AVSforum.com in the LCD section on the specific panel you are gonna choose. There's thousands of hardcore videophiles on there that get super geeky with their reviews. They usually link reviews to Cnet and other reputable experts as well. Plus you can find the optimal settings on there for your new panel too.

I advised him to check reviews.cnet.com to read up on any potential purchases.