Who has what

[cudvig]

I think any of the 42-46 inch range should be in your price range. You will want 1080p and either plasma or LCD maybe the LED has gone down in price since I last looked at it... but they tend to be a bit more expensive.. you shouldn't compare contrast ratio's because usually manufacturers use different measuring methods, just go look at how they look first. If you go with Sony/Samsung/Sharp you don't usually have to worry about contrast ratios as they are all pretty similar. I am not too familiar with plasmas but are usually pretty nice if you go with panasonic, I believe Samsung makes a nice one as well?
Plasma has improved a lot and burn in is pretty much non-existent...

It basically comes down to what you want to do and how much money you want to throw at them. I am partial to my speakers but just do some research and stay away from Bose :)

-Colin

[10EVO]

I have a Samsung 46inch lcd tv. I bought it on sale on black friday 3 years ago, best part is I walked in to bestbuy at noon (yeah for sleeping in) and got one of the very last ones in mn. I got it half off of list price. I love my tv to death its so sleek and pretty (yes I just called a tv pretty). so my suggestions is wait till black friday.

That is the new plan, to be honest, being deployed I completly forgot about that day! Going to have to do it online though. Still should be able to get a good a$$ deal!

[CornFed2.4]

I have a 2 samsung 3D plasmas one 60" and one 51". No burn in had both for a little over a yr with no complaints. Don't remember the price for the 60" but I know I paid $480 w/ 4 glasses for the 51". Both are smart tvs.

I have an older 40" Sony Bravia (bought it new 4 yrs ago) still works great. Also insignia makes a decent tv we have 2 26" for the kids bedrooms.

[10EVO]

I have a 2 samsung 3D plasmas one 60" and one 51". No burn in had both for a little over a yr with no complaints. Don't remember the price for the 60" but I know I paid $480 w/ 4 glasses for the 51". Both are smart tvs.

I have an older 40" Sony Bravia (bought it new 4 yrs ago) still works great. Also insignia makes a decent tv we have 2 26" for the kids bedrooms.


Damn! You got some good deals there! Hope to do a same! You have any surround sound?

[asshanson]

We have a TV thread on here somewhere. I think it comes down to what type of room you're putting it in. A darker theater type room or a living room with a big window, etc.

I got my Samsung 50" plasma 2 years ago, it was around $800 but they have come down a lot since then. Anyway, no burn in problems for more than a minute, you are supposed to be careful during the break-in period.

In the bedroom I have a Westinghouse 42" LCD 1080p I got for $200 two years ago on black friday, I rarely use it but it's pretty nice quality. Not nearly as many features as the Samsung but good picture quality.

[Perkul8r]

That is the size TV I am actually looking at getting! And sounds like she really is holding up! Hmmm maybe plasma has improved....

How do you like your sound bar? I have never listened to one.

For the size of the living room I have the Sound bar is amazing. And seems how it match my tv I could just use one remote to control everything. lol. I use it for gaming and watching netflix all the time. My bro-in-law has a huge surround sound and yeah, my little sound bar dont compare to that. But I like it.

The only reason I went with a plasma was on the recommendation from some friends. The plasma's have come a long way..

However..If I could..I would get an LED next..

[10EVO]

I think any of the 42-46 inch range should be in your price range. You will want 1080p and either plasma or LCD maybe the LED has gone down in price since I last looked at it... but they tend to be a bit more expensive.. you shouldn't compare contrast ratio's because usually manufacturers use different measuring methods, just go look at how they look first. If you go with Sony/Samsung/Sharp you don't usually have to worry about contrast ratios as they are all pretty similar. I am not too familiar with plasmas but are usually pretty nice if you go with panasonic, I believe Samsung makes a nice one as well?
Plasma has improved a lot and burn in is pretty much non-existent...

It basically comes down to what you want to do and how much money you want to throw at them. I am partial to my speakers but just do some research and stay away from Bose :)

-Colin

First, like the avatar!!! haha Gonna have to get that from you lol. Back on topic, that is the TV range I am looking at. LCDs are by far the cheapest. Plasma and LED are about the same. Since I seem to use my tv I have now mostly for playing xbox/ps3 and watching movies I will be sticking with one of the two. Thanks for all the input! Really have some good knowledge. I am going to pick out a couple models I like, and then wait for Black Friday! Don't worry, I will be staying away from Bose.

[cudvig]

What type of room is this going in? An LCD or LED will be far more versatile than a plasma when it comes to glare from the sun. Plasmas need a dark room, glare is terrible on them.

Just a heads up!

-Colin

[Kracka]

Toshiba 55" 1080P 240hz LED 3D TV w/Sony soundbar + sub (living room)
Samsung 40" 1080P 60hz LCD TV (bar)
Samsung 40" 1080P 60hz LCD TV (bedroom)
Sony 60" 720P DLP TV (office)

[Trogdor]

57" Sony Bravia LED 1080p. I really like it. It's internet ready, so it has netflix, hulu, pandora, blockbuster, etc on it.