ohioskinsfan Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I'm looking to buy my first HDTV. I want a 42". I watch a lot of sports: football and basketball and the occasional golf tournament. I have a 360 and my family enjoys a good movie. This is what I'm looking at: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8722448&type=product&id=1200703056233. I also saw it a lot cheaper on amazon.com. Does anyone have this model? Has anyone bought an HDTV online? I also know that LCD's are very popular so I'm interested to hear from fellow ES who own LCD's with similar preferences as I. Thanks for all of your help. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I got a 42" Panny plasma too. :cloud9: Try HERE It's where I got mine. Check the price: under $800 and free shipping (damn they've gotten cheaper!). EDIT: Or here for the 1080p version (under $900). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmchairRedskin Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I got the 42" Panny and it's a great tv. I love it. Just make sure you take it off of the "vivid" setting that it comes shipped with as the default setting. Once you get your colors set the HD is pretty efffing awesome to look at. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I have a Panasonic plasma and I love it. It's not perfect - my experience is that no TV I could find was - but I liked it a lot better than the LCD's I tried out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
diesel22 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Got a 42' LCD Vizio HD and love it. Got it for under $500 @ Circuit City (Display model) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Sears has the 1080p model on sale for the same price. http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775538000P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I got a 42" Panny plasma too. :cloud9:Try HERE It's where I got mine. Check the price: under $800 and free shipping (damn they've gotten cheaper!). EDIT: Or here for the 1080p version (under $900). Be careful with the online warehouses. They sometimes end up being refurbished models. And if you have any issues with the TV, returns can be a pain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ohioskinsfan Posted November 9, 2008 Author Share Posted November 9, 2008 Sears has the 1080p model on sale for the same price.http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775538000P I've read some of your other posts regarding TV's and you really seem to know your stuff. So my question is: I've also read some stuff that says that you do not need 1080p for sets under 40"; is this not true? Thanks for the responses so far. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I've read some of your other posts regarding TV's and you really seem to know your stuff. So my question is: I've also read some stuff that says that you do not need 1080p for sets under 40"; is this not true? Thanks for the responses so far. HTTR Yes, the rule of thumb is that under 46" its not really necessary. But if you can afford to get it, it can help with picture. Plus it will make a difference if you plan on buying a PS3 or a Blu Ray player. PM me with any specific questions you have about models. I'd be glad to assist you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sticksboi05 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Samsung makes the best LCD's along with Sharp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ACW Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Be careful with the online warehouses. They sometimes end up being refurbished models. And if you have any issues with the TV, returns can be a pain.It's where I got it from; works great over a year later :cloud9: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsno1 Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 go with lcd alot better then plasma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCSaints_fan Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Yes, the rule of thumb is that under 46" its not really necessary. But if you can afford to get it, it can help with picture. Plus it will make a difference if you plan on buying a PS3 or a Blu Ray player.PM me with any specific questions you have about models. I'd be glad to assist you. I wonder why thats the case, I can definitely notice the difference at 1280x1024 vs. 1024x768 on my 19" LCD monitor. Do they make the assumption that the viewer will be a certain minimum distance from the TV and hence not able to notice the difference? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 It's November, you could wait a few weeks before buying a new TV. Probably save a lot more cash that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TD Riggo Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 www.avsforum.com is a great resource for pre-purchase info. Been a member there for almost 9 years. If you go LCD, get a 120Hz model, although I don't think you can touch one for that price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
expensivegift Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I found some cheaper HDTVs http://www.dealigg.com/story-Sharp-42-1080p-LCD-HDTV-LC42SB45U That's a Sharp 42' 1080p HDTV. Dell is selling it for $799 with the coupon and free shipping. http://www.dealigg.com/story-Westinghouse-LVM-37W3SE-37-1080p-HDTV This is a generic Westinghouse 37' 1080p selling for $559 on Buy.com. It includes free shipping for Marylanders. Then again they could be cheaper because they are LCDs. Your call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slacky McSlackAss Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I found some cheaper HDTVshttp://www.dealigg.com/story-Sharp-42-1080p-LCD-HDTV-LC42SB45U That's a Sharp 42' 1080p HDTV. Dell is selling it for $799 with the coupon and free shipping. http://www.dealigg.com/story-Westinghouse-LVM-37W3SE-37-1080p-HDTV This is a generic Westinghouse 37' 1080p selling for $559 on Buy.com. It includes free shipping for Marylanders. Then again they could be cheaper because they are LCDs. Your call. Sharps are decent, but I'd stick with Samsung and Sony for LCDs HELL NO to the Westinghouse. Stick with the Panasonic Plasma, it has an anti-refelective coating so glare isnt an issue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty dread Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Can't go wrong with Panasonic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Samsung makes the best LCD's along with Sharp. Does anyone know what the samsung 40 lcd is going for these days? I have that one, but want to know how cheap they are now. I paid 3,000 for mine. The guy at the store told me to wait a few months, but I just couldn't do it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Capt Rich Fla Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 You definately need the store to hook it up to hi def. There is a lot of wires. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burgold Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 The question is... can you hit some Circuit City bankrupsy sales and get a steal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 I am looking for a 52 to 56 I can hang on the wall for under 1500 possibly with a blue ray player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 go with a samsung...little more expensive but amazing quality Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve09ru Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Does anyone know what the samsung 40 lcd is going for these days? I have that one, but want to know how cheap they are now. I paid 3,000 for mine. The guy at the store told me to wait a few months, but I just couldn't do it. my friend just bought a 52" for 3000 at best buy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted November 9, 2008 Share Posted November 9, 2008 Panasonic or Samsung plasmas FTW!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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