advice on buying a lcd tv

sageleo
sageleo Posts: 170
edited September 2007 in Electronics
I'm looking to buy a 42" Lcd hdtv just wondering what u think is the best out there.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2007
    If I was looking to buy a LCD it would be a Sony, but that's me.
    Here is a link that may help. Good luck.
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  • ViperZ
    ViperZ Posts: 2,046
    edited September 2007
    I'd go with Sony LCD too. 2nd and 3rd would be Sharp and Samsung.
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  • MKZ
    MKZ Posts: 1,068
    edited September 2007
    sageleo wrote: »
    I'm looking to buy a 42" Lcd hdtv just wondering what u think is the best out there.

    I think you have to go either 40" or 46" in LCD.
    SONY XBR series is the best. Samsungs are better than other Sony series.
    SONY KDL-46XBR5, KDL-40XBR4, Samsung LNT4065F or LNT4665F for 1080p resolution and
    Samsung LNT4042H, LNT4642H, LNT4053H or LNT4653H for 1080i/720p resolution are great. I had spent a month research online and window shopping at bestbuy, circuitcity and J&R. I went with Samsung and I am happy with it for the price. I didn't want to pay Sony for twice the price of Samsung.
    Check Fry's or Amazon for better deals.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited September 2007
    I would say Sony as well...I have a 46" and it's not even an XBR or 1080p..and i love it..
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  • sageleo
    sageleo Posts: 170
    edited September 2007
    Thanks for the input, I decided to go with a Toshiba Regza 42" 1080p, with 3 hdmi inputs.
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    Blu Ray- Custom built HT PC
    Vizio Sound bar- S4221W
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  • rskarvan
    rskarvan Posts: 2,374
    edited September 2007
    I would go plasma.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited September 2007
    I did and really like it. Panasonic 50". To each his own.
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  • BaggedLancer
    BaggedLancer Posts: 6,371
    edited September 2007
    I have a 40" Samsung 1080p LCD and a friend has the Sony 40" 1080p. In my opinion there is definately a difference in PQ between the two sets with favor toward the samsung. Playing xbox 360 also seems to be better on the Samsung.

    Only thing I don't like about the new models of samsung is that they switched to a glossy screen, so in improper lighting conditions you may see reflections.

    My other friend has a 42" Sharp Aquos 1080p and that is an absolutely stunning TV for the price and gives my Sammy a run for its money. If I were you I'd get the Sharp, since you get 2 more inches(42 v. 40) and the quality is outstanding.
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  • impronto
    impronto Posts: 25
    edited September 2007
    sharps are pretty good, they also have a one dead/stuck pixel policy
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  • cyberhazard
    cyberhazard Posts: 67
    edited September 2007
    I have a Sony KDL-46XBR3. IMHO nothing comes close. Not in LCD or Plasma. But, they are spendy. You can get other brands the same size for a lot less money.
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  • gyver65
    gyver65 Posts: 13
    edited September 2007
    Have you considered a DLP rear projection TV? You can get a much larger screen for a much lower price. I am considering purchasing a 57" Mitsubishi 1080P DLP for less than $1500.
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  • AndyGwis
    AndyGwis Posts: 3,655
    edited September 2007
    If you're looking budget, I have two Westinghouse LCDs and am very happy with the performance per dollar for each.

    You can probably get a 1080p 42" Westinghouse for a grand less than the big names. Their picture quality might be slightly less, but not noticeably, and haven't had any issues with either.
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  • JimBRICK
    JimBRICK Posts: 1,543
    edited September 2007
    IMO if you want the best get an xbr if you have a budget the TOshiba and LG models look real good this year
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  • dipiazza
    dipiazza Posts: 363
    edited September 2007
    I have to say i have the 32 inch version of this...

    http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=30

    price to performance you really cant beat it. heres the 1080p version:

    http://www.vizio.com/products/detail.aspx?pid=31
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  • icehouse1
    icehouse1 Posts: 37
    edited September 2007
    +1 for Sony.
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  • Willow
    Willow Posts: 11,071
    edited September 2007
    You can save some cash by not buying 1080p as depending on the size, you will not notice the difference and to add to that HD tv is in 720p.
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  • krabby5
    krabby5 Posts: 923
    edited September 2007
    Willow wrote: »
    You can save some cash buy not buying 1080p as depending on the size, you will not notice the difference and to add to that HD tv is in 720p.

    That's what I did...and i usually always buy more than I need..but I couldn't justify the extra cost..maybe if I used my tv as a computer monitor..but that was earlier in the year. It may be harder to find 720p LCD's now...I think all the newer ones are gonna be 1080p...plus the sets with the best features and quality will all be 1080p now..
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  • margate21
    margate21 Posts: 105
    edited September 2007
    sageleo wrote: »
    Thanks for the input, I decided to go with a Toshiba Regza 42" 1080p, with 3 hdmi inputs.

    umm....he bought one already. fyi.
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  • thejck
    thejck Posts: 849
    edited September 2007
    go with a vizio I have one and like it the 47 one
    check out avsforums for a lot more information on it. i did a lot of research there and read throuh like 70 plus pages before i bought the vizio. i like it as I am not too picky and i could not afford the top of the line one
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