Lot of sales on HD tv's.

[michigancat]

Would you jerks stop lecturing each other and tell me what tv to buy?

kougs, not an expert, this looks like a good deal:

http://www.adorama.com/LOT42PQ10.html?emailprice=t

[Rick Daris]

I've always read that no stations (for the forseeable future) will broadcast in true 1080p, due to the massive bandwidth it would entail. DirecTv could do it, but it would cut their HD channel-capability by over 90%. Maybe things have changed very recently but, Blu-Ray aside, 1080p-ranting is akin to H1N1-ranting from my perspective.

and this guys name is mensacat so...

[jthutch]

Kinda OT but I have a 19" orion T.V. with VCR built into it for sale.  The VCR eats tapes sometimes but it works sometimes too, you can have the movie that is in it right now (can't get it out).  I bought it new in 1994.  Willing to part with this beaut for cheap, act now I know it won't last long.

[FelixRex]

Would you jerks stop lecturing each other and tell me what tv to buy?

This. Spent all day looking stuff up and reading reviews (that ironically sounded a lot like this thread).

Still no closer really.

[opcat]

Still worried about 60hz versus 120hzhs  LCD tvs.

May not be good for sports.

i'll stick with plasma until that is clarified.

[FelixRex]

Still worried about 60hz versus 120hs  LCD tvs.

May not be good for sports.

i'll stick with plasma until that is clarified.

goddammit i don't even know what that means.

[kougar24]

Alright, HTVIQ folks, I'm now officially in the market for a 50-ish inch HDTV.

Plasma or LCD?
If 1080P isn't the real key, what is? Hertz? What is good for that?

Let's do it folks.

[WillieWannabe]

Alright, HTVIQ folks, I'm now officially in the market for a 50-ish inch HDTV.

Plasma or LCD?
If 1080P isn't the real key, what is? Hertz? What is good for that?

Let's do it folks.

LED

[ew2x4]

Alright, HTVIQ folks, I'm now officially in the market for a 50-ish inch HDTV.

Plasma or LCD?
If 1080P isn't the real key, what is? Hertz? What is good for that?

Let's do it folks.

Plasma and LCD are pretty much even at this point. Just look up reviews of specific models. LED's are pretty cool. Definitely get 1080p. Go to the store to see if you like 120+ Hz. Some people think it looks too fake. Contrast ratio is important. input/outputs are important. Just read reviews of whatever you're looking at because it's the small things that will get to you more than just numbers on a spec sheet. Whatever you get, make sure to pick up a $10 calibration disc. It makes a world of difference.

[pwrcat1]

Alright, HTVIQ folks, I'm now officially in the market for a 50-ish inch HDTV.

Plasma or LCD?
If 1080P isn't the real key, what is? Hertz? What is good for that?

Let's do it folks.

I have a 46 inch Toshiba 1080p.  I haven't had it all that long, little under a year, but I absolutely love it.  It's only 60hz but that has never effected watching tv or b rays.  Every once and a while it'll cause my ps3 to lag a little, but other than that I have had no problems running any of my stuff on my 60hz.  I agree with Ew2, just do some research and go with the one you like the most.  I love Toshiba products and was specifically looking for one.  Some people hate 'em, but I've always had good experiences with Toshiba, so I love 'em. 

[opcat]

Plasmas = good black levels and contrast but they are dim.

LCD = good brightness but some don't make good blacks.  Newer LED types cost more and have better blacks.

Rooms that are bright are better for LCD.

[Pett]

Who knew that op was such an HD TV nut?

Seriously though, thanks for updating us op, nothing better than HD TV's on sale.

[CrushNasty]

Kind of want a projector for movies/gaming/fun/whatever.  Have a 50" Sammy Plas in my living room.  And projectors can be found for ~%450+.  Any ideas on what to look for comparisons between diff models, since I'm only used to looking at specs for TVs? Also, screen really necessary if I have a clean white wall in my room?

[kougar24]

Alright, HTVIQ folks, I'm now officially in the market for a 50-ish inch HDTV.

Plasma or LCD?
If 1080P isn't the real key, what is? Hertz? What is good for that?

Let's do it folks.

Plasma and LCD are pretty much even at this point. Just look up reviews of specific models. LED's are pretty cool. Definitely get 1080p. Go to the store to see if you like 120+ Hz. Some people think it looks too fake. Contrast ratio is important. input/outputs are important. Just read reviews of whatever you're looking at because it's the small things that will get to you more than just numbers on a spec sheet. Whatever you get, make sure to pick up a $10 calibration disc. It makes a world of difference.

Thanks bro. ...What is a calibration disc?

[Maccat]

Kinda OT but I have a 19" orion T.V. with VCR built into it for sale.  The VCR eats tapes sometimes but it works sometimes too, you can have the movie that is in it right now (can't get it out).  I bought it new in 1994.  Willing to part with this beaut for cheap, act now I know it won't last long.

Hopefully you haven't sold it.  This would be a great Christmas gift for my parents.  They would be able stick on top of broken wooden console tv.  Hopefully the VCR is not a porno mom would be like  and dad would be like  &  .  Dont need any young siblings you know.

[ew2x4]

Alright, HTVIQ folks, I'm now officially in the market for a 50-ish inch HDTV.

Plasma or LCD?
If 1080P isn't the real key, what is? Hertz? What is good for that?

Let's do it folks.

Plasma and LCD are pretty much even at this point. Just look up reviews of specific models. LED's are pretty cool. Definitely get 1080p. Go to the store to see if you like 120+ Hz. Some people think it looks too fake. Contrast ratio is important. input/outputs are important. Just read reviews of whatever you're looking at because it's the small things that will get to you more than just numbers on a spec sheet. Whatever you get, make sure to pick up a $10 calibration disc. It makes a world of difference.

Thanks bro. ...What is a calibration disc?

http://www.amazon.com/Digital-Video-Essentials-Entertainment-Component/dp/B00005PJ70/ref=pd_sim_e_2

Just get it used for cheap. Make sure it comes with the color filters. It puts up a bunch of test patterns and you adjust your setting according to what they say you should be seeing. When I got my HDTV, I adjusted to what I thought looked pretty good. I borrowed a disc from my friend and calibrated it. It's night and day the difference in quality.

[pissclams]

panasonic plasmas are a little cheaper than similar sized quality LCDs.  don't skimp.  LED's are great if you have money to burn on a good one, most of the affordable ones aren't even true LED television, they're side lit LCDs.

i have no motion issues w/ my LCD, it's a 1080p Sony w/ 120Hz processing.  this television has withstood several PAKs.

dark room, no windows/little glare:  plasma
windows, possible glare issues:  LCD

don't even worry about the calibration disc, just go to AVS forums, find the calibration thread w/ your specific model, then play around with a few different people's calibrations, see which one looks best to you.  you can discern which configs are the best by reading the threads and just start with those.

and don't buy expensive HDMI cables, just buy one from monoprice.com

[Rick Daris]

dark room, no windows/little glare:  plasma
windows, possible glare issues:  LCD

don't even worry about the calibration disc, just go to AVS forums, find the calibration thread w/ your specific model, then play around with a few different people's calibrations, see which one looks best to you.  you can discern which configs are the best by reading the threads and just start with those.

and don't buy expensive HDMI cables, just buy one from monoprice.com

yes to all of this. also buy the wall mount from mono. total it will save you around a hundred bucks.

[ew2x4]

panasonic plasmas are a little cheaper than similar sized quality LCDs.  don't skimp.  LED's are great if you have money to burn on a good one, most of the affordable ones aren't even true LED television, they're side lit LCDs.

i have no motion issues w/ my LCD, it's a 1080p Sony w/ 120Hz processing.  this television has withstood several PAKs.

dark room, no windows/little glare:  plasma
windows, possible glare issues:  LCD

don't even worry about the calibration disc, just go to AVS forums, find the calibration thread w/ your specific model, then play around with a few different people's calibrations, see which one looks best to you.  you can discern which configs are the best by reading the threads and just start with those.

and don't buy expensive HDMI cables, just buy one from monoprice.com

AVS is a good place, for sure. I tried a lot of their settings for my new tv and was not at all happy with them though. I could find decent settings for my other tv though. It's hit or miss.

[opcat]

buy  a consumer reports at a bookstore.

[kougar24]

panasonic plasmas are a little cheaper than similar sized quality LCDs.  don't skimp.  LED's are great if you have money to burn on a good one, most of the affordable ones aren't even true LED television, they're side lit LCDs.

i have no motion issues w/ my LCD, it's a 1080p Sony w/ 120Hz processing.  this television has withstood several PAKs.

dark room, no windows/little glare:  plasma
windows, possible glare issues:  LCD

don't even worry about the calibration disc, just go to AVS forums, find the calibration thread w/ your specific model, then play around with a few different people's calibrations, see which one looks best to you.  you can discern which configs are the best by reading the threads and just start with those.

and don't buy expensive HDMI cables, just buy one from monoprice.com

You rock, thanks.

Not to push my luck, but say you were in the market for a 50-ish inch HDTV for under or right at $1000.

You would go with the...?

[pissclams]

50" @ $1000 is tough....and you'd be surprised how big these things look once you get them home and in your living room. 

this sony 46" is $1139 and is 1080i/p capable
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05771649000P?vName=Computers+%26+Electronics&cName=Televisions&sName=Flat+Panel

this 50" panasonic plasma @ 1080i/p for $1069 (no tax, no shipping)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602505-REG/Panasonic_TC_P50S1_TC_P50S1_50_Viera_S1.html

[kougar24]

50" @ $1000 is tough....and you'd be surprised how big these things look once you get them home and in your living room. 

this sony 46" is $1139 and is 1080i/p capable
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05771649000P?vName=Computers+%26+Electronics&cName=Televisions&sName=Flat+Panel

this 50" panasonic plasma @ 1080i/p for $1069 (no tax, no shipping)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602505-REG/Panasonic_TC_P50S1_TC_P50S1_50_Viera_S1.html

I know what you mean; I actually already have a 42" LCD (Samsung). It's nice.

Any personal opinions on the 50" Panasonic plasma you linked above?

[Rick Daris]

50" @ $1000 is tough....and you'd be surprised how big these things look once you get them home and in your living room. 

this sony 46" is $1139 and is 1080i/p capable
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05771649000P?vName=Computers+%26+Electronics&cName=Televisions&sName=Flat+Panel

this 50" panasonic plasma @ 1080i/p for $1069 (no tax, no shipping)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602505-REG/Panasonic_TC_P50S1_TC_P50S1_50_Viera_S1.html

I know what you mean; I actually already have a 42" LCD (Samsung). It's nice.

Any personal opinions on the 50" Panasonic plasma you linked above?

i'm not pissclams, but below is a little opinion piece i wrote up for a website that i freelance for on occasion...

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p50s1/4505-6482_7-33490479.html#cnetReview

[pissclams]

it's the best 50" television you're going to get for your money.  and that's cool that rick daris writes for cnet.  i cannot believe that, very cool.

[Rick Daris]

cool that rick daris writes for cnet.  i cannot believe that, very cool.

 

[kougar24]

50" @ $1000 is tough....and you'd be surprised how big these things look once you get them home and in your living room. 

this sony 46" is $1139 and is 1080i/p capable
http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05771649000P?vName=Computers+%26+Electronics&cName=Televisions&sName=Flat+Panel

this 50" panasonic plasma @ 1080i/p for $1069 (no tax, no shipping)
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/602505-REG/Panasonic_TC_P50S1_TC_P50S1_50_Viera_S1.html

I know what you mean; I actually already have a 42" LCD (Samsung). It's nice.

Any personal opinions on the 50" Panasonic plasma you linked above?

i'm not pissclams, but below is a little opinion piece i wrote up for a website that i freelance for on occasion...

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p50s1/4505-6482_7-33490479.html#cnetReview

LOL. Yeah, I should probably do my own research, but why, when I have such a knowledgeable group of dudes in one place (here)?

[kougar24]

Found an LG 50PS30 50" plasma (1080p) for under $1000....good deal?

[opcat]

Found an LG 50PS30 50" plasma (1080p) for under $1000....good deal?

Sears has a sale on 1080p  Plasma viera. under a $1000.

Check FATwallet.com   hdtv deals.

Target has the 50" viera for $950.

LG can't compete on name with samsung ,sony pana so they have to cut prices.  The problem with them is reliablility i think. Buy the 2010 consumer reports buying guide and you will see a 5% no on LG plasma.
If i buy a tv i might want to google search the model/brand 'reliability'. I think they have issues.

Also look at Amazon reviews by tv owners. 

I will be buying one soon.    Samsung just had a deal at BestB for a 52" LCD and blue ray player for around $1,000.

[kougar24]

Found an LG 50PS30 50" plasma (1080p) for under $1000....good deal?

Sears has a sale on 1080p  Plasma viera. under a $1000.

Check FATwallet.com   hdtv deals.

Target has the 50" viera for $950.

LG can't compete on name with samsung ,sony pana so they have to cut prices.  The problem with them is reliablility i think. Buy the 2010 consumer reports buying guide and you will see a 5% no on LG plasma.
If i buy a tv i might want to google search the model/brand 'reliability'. I think they have issues.

Also look at Amazon reviews by tv owners. 

I will be buying one soon.    Samsung just had a deal at BestB for a 52" LCD and blue ray player for around $1,000.

Yeah, that's the problem with the LG model I mentioned. Try searching for reviews of it; you'll hardly find any. That makes me nervous.