LCD TVs

[TimM]

It's about time to replace this 20 year old flicker-box on the extreme right (and the big ugly wooden thing it's in).

http://server2.uploadit.org/files/timm66-desk.jpg

I am thinking LCD, maybe 32-42", and hopefully not much more than around $2K.

I don't need a built in tuner or speakers. I don't want any huge projection type unit as I am in an apartment I don't want to stay very long, and would hate to have to move the thing.

Anyone have any suggestions or caveats? There are so many different brands and models out there. /images/graemlins/confused.gif

[ChoicestHops]

I would get this bitch right here: samsung 40" (http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-LN-R408D-40-HDTV-LCD-Television-TV-LNR408D-NEW_W0QQitemZ5802737471QQcategoryZ61400QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)

For $2,000 retail, your options are going to be pretty damn limited. No way you are going to find a 40" for around 2k, but instead most likely 4.5k.

[TimM]

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I would get this bitch right here: samsung 40" (http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-LN-R408D-40-HDTV-LCD-Television-TV-LNR408D-NEW_W0QQitemZ5802737471QQcategoryZ61400QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)

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That looks pretty good right there. I found a site where it is 2740 delivered.

[fsuplayer]

polaroid makes a pretty good 32" for about 1500.

i bought one for my gf and while the picture isnt quite as sharp as the aquos or the samsung, its very good for the price.
i think they may make one slightly bigger as well.

[citanul]

i'm currently in the market as well, and amongst interesting things i've found is a $2300 + about $200 shipping for the 37" sharp aquos tvs on ebay. they retail (best buy) from 3500 to 3999.

citanul

[MrWookie47]

I'll second the sentiment for the Sharp Aquos line. I was looking around a few months ago, and, while I didn't end up purchasing any TV at the time, I found that the Aquoses looked by far the best to my eye. Maybe when I start winning money at, umm, cribbage again, I'll pick one up.

[fsuplayer]

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i'm currently in the market as well, and amongst interesting things i've found is a $2300 + about $200 shipping for the 37" sharp aquos tvs on ebay. they retail (best buy) from 3500 to 3999.

citanul

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are these new TV's, or refurbished or what?

[kenberman]

LCD DLP's are a great value - something like this. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009EXVIA/qid=1125282241/sr=2-3/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_3/103-4800695-6579030?v=glance&s=electronics)

only 13 inches deep and about 70 pounds, so it's not a monster. everybody raves about the picture quality (better than a regular LCD).

much less expensive too. if you don't need to hang it on a wall, then it's what I would go with.

[gorie]

i dunno, but my bf & i just bought a panasonic 42" plasma (http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Panasonic-42-Plasma-HDTV-TH-42PX50U-/sem/rpsm/oid/119981/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do) for $2700.
it better be awesome! from the reviews i've read, it should be.

[TimM]

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LCD DLP's are a great value - something like this. (http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B0009EXVIA/qid=1125282241/sr=2-3/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_3/103-4800695-6579030?v=glance&s=electronics)

only 13 inches deep and about 70 pounds, so it's not a monster. everybody raves about the picture quality (better than a regular LCD).

much less expensive too. if you don't need to hang it on a wall, then it's what I would go with.

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I don't need wall mount. I will need to get a stand and I have about 5 components to put in there.

Saving about $1000 is definitely making DLP look attractive.

This site seems to have the lowest prices and doesn't charge tax to NY:

http://www.plasmabay.com/plasma/Product.asp?SKU=HLR4266W

http://www.plasmabay.com/plasma/Product.asp?SKU=LNR408D

I've been leaning away from plasma, but who knows.

I will have to visit some stores to see how they all compare.

[TimM]

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everybody raves about the picture quality (better than a regular LCD).

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After heading over to Best Buy, I was not so impressed with the DLP models compared to the LCD's. The picture quality seems very dependent on viewing angle. I also do have a small apartment, and while I won't be wall mounting, size, and the fact that I might want to move in a year or so, is little bit of an issue.

Right now it's looking like the 40" Samsung is in the lead.

[-Skeme-]

Sweet setup.

[TimM]

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Sweet setup.

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Wait till I post the "after". /images/graemlins/grin.gif

[david050173]

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I would get this bitch right here: samsung 40" (http://cgi.ebay.com/SAMSUNG-LN-R408D-40-HDTV-LCD-Television-TV-LNR408D-NEW_W0QQitemZ5802737471QQcategoryZ61400QQrdZ1QQcmd ZViewItem#ebayphotohosting)

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That looks pretty good right there. I found a site where it is 2740 delivered.

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Wait 2 weeks and see what the sony 40 inch lcd goes for. It is the same screen but most people seem to prefer sonys processing to samsungs. MSRP of the sony is about the same as Samsung.

[TimM]

http://www.talkchess.com/timm/samsungtv.jpg

Man, this thing is big. It will take some getting used to.

I wound up buying from a local retail chain, who matched the web price from J&R Music World.

After reading lots of horrendous reviews (http://www.resellerratings.com) on all of the places that this TV for a really low price, I paid a few hundred more and went the safe route.

[tonypaladino]

that pic is giving me a boner.

is that normal?

nice chair btw

[TimM]

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that pic is giving me a boner.

is that normal?

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That's OK. I was going to say the same about your avatar.