Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,077 Likes: 7
Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
|
OP
Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,077 Likes: 7 |
I have no idea what's going on in the world of TVs, so I'm hoping some of you are still up-to-date. My dad is in the market for a TV, or at least he thinks so. He's looking for something around 36", and he was hoping he wouldn't have to pay more than $700-$800, but he says in his brief searching he couldn't find anything promising. I figured in that price range his options would be limited, modest screen size or not. He says he can wait to buy a good one. Given his desired screen size, and never minding price, what models out there are worth looking into? Anyone have any suggestions?
Thanks for the help.
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,301 |
I think in that price range there should be some decent TVs out there. My choice would be this. Samsung 37" LCD
A computer once beat me at chess, but it was no match for me at kick boxing.
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,760 Likes: 40
connoisseur
|
connoisseur
Joined: Mar 2002
Posts: 3,760 Likes: 40 |
I like the DLP 1080P sets, their refresh rates are much faster than LCD or Plasma. I picked up a 65" Toshiba 1080P DLP for about $1100 from Circuit City. The sale price was $1399 but right after Super Bowl there were a bunch of open box returns. Go know.
I wandered down the Circuit City DLP gallery and saw a Mitsubishi 73" 1080P DLP for about $1500. Holy Samolies!!!
The bottom has dropped out from under DLP pricing. IMHO opinion, you get a superior picture, no blurring, for peanuts with DLP.
Anyway, don't know if your friend is looking for a 36" because of price pressure or limited space, but if space isn't an issue, why not get a giant DLP HD TV for the same price as a mini LCD?
Enjoy the Music. Trust your ears. Laugh at Folks Who Claim to Know it All.
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786 |
I am inclined to agree with 2x6. My dad picked up a 32" LCD for around that price earlier this year (sharp) and I must say that I am underwhelmed by its performance. During Obama's speach the other night he was being cheered by thousands of pixel blocks. Yuck!!
If your dad really wants flat, go to a 42" plasma.
Fred
------- Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Apr 2003
Posts: 16,441 |
Such a TV may be the preferred method of watching this week's event.
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786
axiomite
|
axiomite
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,786 |
Only if it pixelates the politicos on stage!
Fred
------- Blujays1: Spending Fred's money one bottle at a time, no two... Oh crap!
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 309
devotee
|
devotee
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 309 |
I'll second the plasma. I have both plasma and LCD, and the plasma picture is noticeably better. LCD is a good choice for brighter rooms because it doesn't have the reflections that plasma does, and LCD uses less power so it's cheaper to run. A really good 42" Panasonic can be had for less than $800
I started out with nothing & I've still got most of it left M60 VP160 QS8 EP350 M22 VP100 Algonquins
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 10,420 |
Many of the new Plasmas now have anti-reflective screens so there is not any real reason to opt away from Plasma other than in the smaller sizes Plasma's appear to cost more than LCD's.
Jason M80 v2 VP160 v3 QS8 v2 PB13 Ultra Denon 3808 Samsung 85" Q70
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,077 Likes: 7
Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
|
OP
Founder, Axiom Upgrade Club shareholder in the making
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 12,077 Likes: 7 |
I appreciate the replies. I'll refer my dad to this thread.
This TV is going to be for his bedroom, apparently, as he plans to have a projector for his living room later on. He doesn't really want a bigger screen for the bedroom, but for me, I'm looking forward to having my 60" as my bedroom TV when I go to a projector. Ha ha.
|
|
|
Re: Another TV buying advice thread
|
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654
shareholder in the making
|
shareholder in the making
Joined: May 2002
Posts: 10,654 |
Charles, I'll second Michael's suggestion of the Samsung 37/450 for that use in that price range. You or your father might find it worthwhile to study the review summaries at Consumer Search .
-----------------------------------
Enjoy the music, not the equipment.
|
|
|
Forums16
Topics24,967
Posts442,615
Members15,632
|
Most Online2,699 Aug 8th, 2024
|
|
0 members (),
982
guests, and
3
robots. |
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|