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Discussion in 'BBS Hangout' started by larsv8, Nov 12, 2012.

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  1. larsv8

    larsv8 Member

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    I decided on Black Friday I am going to buy a new TV for my room.

    I currently have a Samsung 50 inch plasma which is about 2 1/2 years old. It developed three discolored vertical lines on the right side so I think I am going to give it to my folks and get a new one for myself. It's a little too big for my room as well

    So here are the details.
    -TV sits about 4-6 feet away from me at a 70-80 degree angle.
    -I think I need somewhere between 40-46 inches is the ideal size.
    -Primarily will be for Rockets games and Colbert/Stewart, will be DISH or Comcast depending on if a deal gets worked out before Black Friday.
    -I don't think I have ever watched a Blue-Ray or DVD.
    - My Xbox was stolen so I don't have a console there, but that could change in the future.
    -Don't really care about 3D.
    -Its usually dark in my room.
    -I would like to keep it ~$500 give or take.

    Here is where I started:
    http://slickdeals.net/f/5327266-Black-Friday-HD-TV-Price-Tracking-Thread-Discussion-Current
    https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/lv?key=0Aq3lKayMed5wdEs5clNWWW9FRzdNZmJJWU9laXJQcWc&toomany=true

    All these choices overwhelm little ole me, so any recomendations are greatly appreciated.

    So I am looking for LED vs LCD vs Plasma, resolution, refresh, best bang for the buck, etc.

    Thanks!
     
    #1 larsv8, Nov 12, 2012
  2. BigBird

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    Are you going to have an accompanying amp/home theatre system to route various hdmi inputs through or are you going to try to do that through the TV? That might be a factor going into your decision for a TV.

    I would recommend something by Sharp if you're looking to spend a little bit less money. I currently have a 42 inch Sharp Aquos that sits in my room at about the same distance you have. I recommend looking into that brand as I have had a great experience with it so far (about 2-3 years old)
     
    #2 BigBird, Nov 12, 2012
  3. Uprising

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    I've had a 42 inch westing house for almost 7 years now.

    Never had any issues. Decent low priced brand. Paid about $1199 or so for mine way back then.

    Saw a 50 inch for $349 for black Friday at target iirc.
     
    #3 Uprising, Nov 12, 2012
  4. HR Dept

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    At that size, I'd go with LED and just find a good deal with a well known brand.

    Shouldn't be to hard to find something that will work for you.
     
    #4 HR Dept, Nov 12, 2012
  5. SwoLy-D

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    That's what SHE said! :grin:


    :eek: SRSLY, though... if you can stand watching these Thanksgiving and late season games on that TV, wait until Christmas sales or Super Bowl deals to get a good deal on a larger screen.

    DLP is the cheapest "larger screen for less money" there is available.
    Class LED is the thinnest but also most expensive, in my experience of shopping. :cool:

    Read this page: http://carltonbale.com/1080p-does-matter/

    It has a good discussion on screen size and viewing distance:
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    #5 SwoLy-D, Nov 12, 2012
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