Flat screen TV's... what's a good one?
 

Not top of the line, but a nice big (over 40") flatscreen that we can hang on the wall. Any recommendations?

They all good if you ask me.

Thanks for the bump ;)

Anyone else?

Panasonic usually gets top rated. Sony's are nice but a bit overpriced IMO.....having said that, i'm looking at the 37" Sony Plasma HDTV which is only $3000 online....

Let me call my buddy, he works at a high end home audio/video store. :thumbsup

AWESOME, thanks man!!

Let me know what he says.

i would go for a Sony, top notch picture, althou they lack alittle in sound thou

Most of my stuff at home is Sony. I haven't had problems with their equipment

you should consider resolution of screen - some "first generation" screens have 800x600 and still avaialble in stores - those will be cheaper, then there are those that goes 1024x7xxx/1024 - more expensive, but pic is much better.

also check in tech parameters contrast ratio and luminosity - how bright you can get this screen.

also check if it has all those DVI/VGA inputs - can attach computer/notebook/game console to it

check if it has built in TV tuner - some DONT have it.

would reccomend sony, pioneer, hitachi (have one, good stuff).

Thanks man. Good stuff.

-p

check if it has built in TV tuner - some DONT have it.

would reccomend sony, pioneer, hitachi (have one, good stuff).
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He's looking for a T.V.

I've seen the new Philips with ambient light technology being advertised on TV... anyone have a link to one of these for sale?

have you seen a TV over 40" that can be hung to the wall and is flat? its panel. and some of them DONT have TV tuner in there because they can be used as screens for computers or in combination with stand-alone HDTV receiver.

Which type are you considering?

LCD TV*
Plasma TV *

plasma. I have not seen LCD TV's over 21"

If you've been hankering for a slim, light LCD TV but holding off until prices came down to earth, here's some good news.

The entry of computer-makers Dell and Gateway into the LCD TV market could accelerate price competition.

The Ratings lists 31 models in all, ranging in size from 14 inches to 32 inches and in price from $600 to $5,000

Yep, looking at plasmas. Thanks for the info about the TV tuner, guys, I had no idea about that.

Also, I didn't know there was a difference between the term "flat screen" and "panel". Thanks for the info.

-P

Decide whether you want true HD or the next best thing. When buying a plasma TV, you?ll face a choice between HD (high definition) and ED (enhanced definition) sets, which cost less. The two types differ in native resolution--the number of pixels in the display--a spec often listed in ads. Most HD sets have a native resolution of 1024x1024 . ED sets are often 852x480.

Get the Gateway 50" Plasma about 5k and a hell of a deal with tuner built in...

He recommends the 42" Samsung Plasma. Around $3,000

:thumbsup

Sorry it took me so long, he was with a customer earlier.


I think hes talking about this one:

http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/F...ma_SPN4235.htm

Also remember that image quality often doesn?t equal that of a very good direct-view TV, especially with quickly moving images or dark scenes. Like CRT-based (cathode-ray tube) projection TVs, plasma sets are vulnerable to screen burn-in, and there are concerns about their life expectancy. Also, plasma sets run hot and consume more power than any other type of TV.

BigG is turning into more than a PB stalker....

but yea all that shits been said, ive had my LCD monitor on my compter for over a year and havent seen any of those issues, yet.

I can't believe you actually called your friend to get that info for me, man. That is fucking awesome, thank you!!

Looking at samsung.com right now!

:thumbsup

BigG, thanks for all your input as well.

-P

Oh no problem man. He called me earlier so I had to return his call anyway.

Hes been working with tv's for 5-6 years now so he knows a good deal.

Strong brands for plasma T.V.s:

Hitachi, Panasonic, Philips, Pioneer, Samsung, and Sony.

The best thing you can do is visit your local Electronics store and check out the picture for yourself.

Make sure the settings aren't totally messed up and see which one is most pleasing.

Besides the style factor, aren't flat screen (Plasma type) crappy TVs?

the best prices try
www.digitalmegastore.com they have great collections