Warpath
09-09-2009, 03:37 PM
I searched the forums and 1 or 2 threads poppoed up from 08 and 07 so if this is a repeat I apologize.
Im in the market for a 42" or 46" HDTV. I know to look for 1080 but what else is important? biggest contrast? refresh rate? is vizio a piece of crap? do i have it professionally installed? if you mount it on the wall what do you do with the FIOS box? Theres tons of questions, so any info is welcomed.
ArtMonkDrillz
09-09-2009, 03:59 PM
I love my TV. I got a 40" 1080p LCD Samsung for a decent price. My couch is close enough to the set that 40" is great, but when I'm back at my table or in my kitchen I sometimes wish I had gone 42" or even 46" but I can make due.
My only real gripe with my TV is that it's only like 60hz so when I'm watching football I occasionally get a blurry picture, especially if it's a close up on a replay or something. So my main advice would be to try to get one that refreshes at 120hz or 240hz if it's not too expensive.
As for everything else, I'm in an apartment that I don't plan on being in for the long term so I didn't bother wall mounting it or anything. I'm of no help in that area.
RedskinRat
09-09-2009, 04:34 PM
I got a Panasonic plasma 42" because I watch a lot of sports and the refresh rates/contrast is excellent.
1080i vs. 1080p HDTV: should you care? - Fully Equipped - CNET Reviews (http://reviews.cnet.com/1080i-vs-1080p-hdtv/)
That link should give you all the info you need.
Happy viewing!
saden1
09-09-2009, 05:18 PM
Panasonic is the way to go. I've heard good things about the G10 model (http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P46G10-46-Inch-Plasma/dp/B001UAB40E/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1252530883&sr=8-1) from my friend and the price ($1180) is amazing.
Smooter
09-09-2009, 06:29 PM
I have a Vizio 42" LCD and love it. Can't beat it for the price.
TheMalcolmConnection
09-09-2009, 07:03 PM
Just recently my Consumer Reports subscription expired, but the best value for the money is Toshiba, and I agree with AMD, get something with a higher refresh rate.
We have two Toshibas and paid $600 for our 40" 1080p just recently and it is the brightest, nicest LCD I've ever seen. We're about to move it from the bedroom to the living room I like it so much. Vizio is actually a great brand according to CR considering the price. It's not as good as Toshiba, Panasonic, LG (all in about the same category) but it's really close.
Slingin Sammy 33
09-09-2009, 07:08 PM
Check out the reviews and info on cnet.com, it should give you some helpful info. I've had good experience with Panasonic and Samsung.
Warpath
09-09-2009, 08:20 PM
Thanks alot for all the help. I think as long as I get 1080p and at least 120Hz I should be straight. Looking at Panasonic and Samsung. Thanks again tho.
mooby
09-09-2009, 08:46 PM
Word of advice, since your buying an HDTV do not buy whatever HDMI cables they have in the store. Stores jack the prices up like nobody's business when you can get HDMI cables for cheap. I bought a 26 inch 720p HDTV for my bedroom and I bought two gold-plated 3' HDMI cables online at monoprice.com for 12 bucks (including s&h). There's practically no discernable difference between what I have and what they'll try to sell you instore, other than the ones in store can range between 40-200 bucks. Just a link for further review:
HDMI and HDMI Cables: CNET's Quick Guide - CNET Reviews (http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-guide/)
itvnetop
09-09-2009, 11:53 PM
Word of advice, since your buying an HDTV do not buy whatever HDMI cables they have in the store. Stores jack the prices up like nobody's business when you can get HDMI cables for cheap. I bought a 26 inch 720p HDTV for my bedroom and I bought two gold-plated 3' HDMI cables online at monoprice.com for 12 bucks (including s&h). There's practically no discernable difference between what I have and what they'll try to sell you instore, other than the ones in store can range between 40-200 bucks. Just a link for further review:
HDMI and HDMI Cables: CNET's Quick Guide - CNET Reviews (http://reviews.cnet.com/hdmi-guide/)
Co-sign on monoprice- your one-stop shop for all things cable.
In terms of LCD, Samsung is the best for your buck. The A650 model has the 120hz refresh rate and the auto-motion is sick with sports.
Go here to learn about everything hi-def before you buy:
http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=166