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Subject: Big Screen HD TV
Posted by: PuNk42AE
- Donor [036635522] Wed, Aug 26, 2009, 13:05
I'm in the market for a new big screen HD tv. Anyone have experience with any of these?
52" 120Mhz Sony Bravia
52" 240Mhz Sony Bravia
*New* 55" 120Mhz Sony Bravia
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| 1 | Slizz
ID: 487271622
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 01:28
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Can't go wrong with a Sony Bravia! My advice to you: Goto the store and tinker with the settings. They have it on the optimal setting so the TV looks vibrant and eye popping. Odds are, you won't watch the TV with those settings as it can decrease the shelf-life of it. Whatever one looks best to you, go with. As long as you're not buying from Best Buy, i'm sure they'll do whatever it takes to make the commission. Best of luck with your decision.
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| 2 | Skidazl
ID: 280401016
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 02:29
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I agree, go to the store and see them all firsthand. What may look best to me may not look the best to you. Regardless what the experts say, you'll be the one sitting in front of it, not them. Sony TVs are some of the best out there. As Slizz said, commission stores will do anything you want to make their sale, especially nowadays..
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| 3 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 06:16
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Commission places don't bother me because they don't push me into anything, I always know what i'm going with before I go in and pick things up. I just am debating if the 120/240 difference is worth the cost, with it being a bigger screen I would assume it is more than a 40", but i'm just unsure if anyone has seen first hand how much. Playing games and watching sports on it would use the 240Mhz more than a normal "Average Joe" using the TV I would assume.
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| 4 | Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 357352016
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 07:27
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Have you looked at plasmas? The stores will tend to push LCD's but plasmas still have the best pictures - and don't have the lag associated with LCD's.
My old TV crapped out but was covered by warranty. I just got the 58" Panasonic V10 - picture is phenomenal - check out cnet for the top rated HDTV's. It's at the top of the list, and Best Buy currently has it for $2300 - not sure what the LCD's would run you - but I've read that Sony is overrated...
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| 5 | Frick
ID: 4945458
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 13:01
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What type of resolutions do you have coming in? Unless you have a Blu-Ray player or can get 1080 or p, it might not make a difference.
I have dish and they only brodcast in 720p. The stations I pick up locally do the same. Now it might change in a few years, but with the rate that LCDs and Plasmas are falling it might not make sense to pay a large premium for a name brand.
I have non-name brand I got from Costco and it has worked wonderfully.
I have a plasma, but in a room with very little direct sunlight.
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| 6 | Species
Dude
ID: 07724916
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 14:20
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My 50" Panasonic Viera 720p plasma has performed magnificently. I don't have Blu-Ray and I know ESPN and most of the networks only broadcast in 720 anyway, so as my first HDTV for $800 I couldn't be more thrilled. But a lot of it does depend on what you will be using it for. Like Frick said, I understand that my 720 is going to be less than optimal in the very near future.......but until that time comes and I am upgrading to more of a "home theater" type setup, I still sit fat and happy.
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| 7 | Electroman
ID: 565182111
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 17:26
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Just some info, I remember reading that Samsung makes a lot of the parts including the screen that go into Sony TV's. I would take a look at them, they generally are cheaper, and you get more for your buck. As 120/240 my buddy works at best buy, and he can hardly see the difference between them.
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| 8 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 17:59
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My first HD TV is 37" and only 720p so the one i'm getting now will be upgrading and getting fully into the market. I'm leaning on the side that 120/240 isn't really going to be seen much, maybe in Baseball on a hot shot, or Hockey but I doubt it will be enough to ruin my viewing experience if I don't have it. So most likely will be going with the 55" 120mhz
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| 9 | Seattle Zen
ID: 437272710
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 18:24
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I buy nearly everything on line these days, I live in the sticks, so it saves me the drive and there is no sales tax. On top of that, the savings are monumental. Perhaps you could view TV's in the store and jot down what you want, order it on-line and save over $100.
Yeah, it can be scary sending big dollars over the net to some company, but I've had nothing but success. I think the days of commissioned sales for TV's needs to end.
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| 10 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Thu, Aug 27, 2009, 18:26
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Well the reason i'm getting at a box store is because i've a big birthday bonus I can get, have gift cards, and rewards coupons. So it's a perfect storm to get it done.
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| 11 | Great One
ID: 065867
Fri, Aug 28, 2009, 10:21
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Is the 60 vs. 120 MHZ worth the cost? seems like 120/240 is not...
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| 12 | Great One
ID: 24723111
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 09:13
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Home shopping TODAY -- any opinions? Home Shopping 65 Inch 1080P 120HZ
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| 13 | Slackjawed Yokel
ID: 357352016
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 10:47
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huh, I didn't know they still made rear projection sets... Looks like a lot of screen for the $$ - here's what cnet thinks.
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| 14 | PuNk42AE
Donor
ID: 036635522
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 11:20
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Got the 55", it's amazing watched 'The Watchmen' yesterday and was playing some MLB The Show 09.
Also I was reading yesteday about James Cameron's new Avatar game with Ubisoft that is going to be 3D Compatible for the new TV's coming out. It was interesting how he knows no one will have it but wants to try and force it out while the Movies are starting to get shown in more 3D now.
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| 15 | Skidazl
ID: 280401016
Sat, Aug 29, 2009, 18:26
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re: 13 If you have the room, I think RP is the way to go. A year ago, I got a 61" RP Samsung 1080P 120hz LED Engine for under 1800. Picture is fantastic and the same flat TV would have been 2-3 as much... just my .02,...
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