LCD TVs

TimM · #1 08-28-2005, 07:58 PM

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).

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. [img]/images/graemlins/confused.gif[/img]

ChoicestHops · #2 08-28-2005, 08:13 PM

I would get this bitch right here: samsung 40"

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 · #3 08-28-2005, 09:25 PM

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I would get this bitch right here: samsung 40"

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

fsuplayer · #4 08-28-2005, 10:00 PM

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 · #5 08-28-2005, 10:02 PM

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 · #6 08-28-2005, 10:08 PM

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 · #7 08-28-2005, 10:12 PM

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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 · #8 08-28-2005, 10:20 PM

LCD DLP's are a great value - something like this.

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 · #9 08-28-2005, 10:51 PM

i dunno, but my bf & i just bought a panasonic 42" plasma for $2700.
it better be awesome! from the reviews i've read, it should be.

TimM · #10 08-28-2005, 11:19 PM

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LCD DLP's are a great value - something like this.

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/Prod...p?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.