new TV advice?

[cptx]

So i'm looking for a new TV. I haven't decided on LCD or plasma, I just want my ps3 games and blu-ray's to look good on it. Maybe something in the 48/50 inch range at around $1200, give or take a couple hundred.

I've been using a RCA rear projection hdtv since '03, so it's starting to show a little were and tear.

[Johnny Rockets]

I personally can highly recommend this Samsung. According to Consumer reports nothing comes close to and the Vizio is next. I have this TV and have absolutely no complaints. You can get it for about the price you are looking for. (Just make sure you are getting the 550 and not an older version)

[ame]http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0014175E8?ie=UTF8&tag=samsungln46a550p-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=9325&creativeASIN=B0014175E8&gclid=CIWh9pCRzpgCFRadnAodqUQ41g[/ame]

[cptx]

that looks like a nice tv. thanks for the link.

[Guest]

Samsung has the 650 now...and beyond that I'm pretty sure, and they are 120hz. I like those but they won't fit into my entertainment center...so i'm going Sony. One day.

[PackCat]

we have the 50" Panasonic Plasma and we love it. We have had it for 2 years now and it has been great.

[Delhommey]

I love my Samsung and I've known several people to be enormously happy with their Vizio's, so I concur with JR.

[Niner National]

Don't get a Vizio unless you like a dull, washed out image.

Don't spend extra money on a 120hz because it doesn't really make much difference and many tech reviews say no difference at all. The salesman will hype it up because he's likely making money off of your sale. I do it all the time when selling TV's to people because the more they spend, the more I make. Go either with a 60hz (the 550 is a nice one, but will run you 1500 on the low end for a 52") or plasma. Panasonic Plasmas and Samsung Plasmas are both very nice as well and are generally much cheaper than LCDs. They have a much higher refresh rate (480hz compared to 120hz for the fastest LCD's) and a much greater depth of color as their contrast ratios are usually 1,000,000:1 compared to 50,000:1 for the best LCD's on the market. On LCD's people generally look pale as though they've lost a pint of blood, but on most plasma's, you get more realistic colors. That being said, you won't notice in your home as it won't be sitting next to other televisions for comparison. The lifespans are the same these days and burn in is really a thing of the past unless you seriously neglect your television.

Look into LG, they have a 2 year full parts and labor warranty. Everyone else is only a 1 year warranty with 90 days labor. I'd recommend and extended service contract on any brand other than an LG since the manufacturer warranties with the other brands suck.

[hmsmike]

I too am buying a TV very soon -- so I am looking at them too & doing all the research.

Tensor -- The 120hz rate I heard was vital for watching football is that not true?

[Seamonk]

I too am buying a TV very soon -- so I am looking at them too & doing all the research.

Tensor -- The 120hz rate I heard was vital for watching football is that not true?

Honestly... You won't notice a difference between 120hz until you get used to 120hz and then go back to 60hz. Typically 120hz is more useful for gaming than TV.

[Jbro]

I own 4 samsung HDTV's and would not buy anything else.

[hmsmike]

Honestly... You won't notice a difference between 120hz until you get used to 120hz and then go back to 60hz. Typically 120hz is more useful for gaming than TV.

Ok so it will not make a horrible picture watching racing or football?

Cool!

Gaming not an issue for "this" TV because the only game that it will be played is Wii stuff.

I am moving my 52" downstairs along with my Xbox360!! :thumbsup:

Man-cave about to get a whole lot better! :biggrin:

[jkeough]

ok here it goes

LCD if you have a bright room..LCD has a matte screen with no glare

Plasma if its dark...plasma screens are reflective

we bought a 47" LG LCD w/1080p....love it

[Jgigs]

I just bought a samsung 750 series. Awesome tv. I'd recommend getting your TV from amazon. If you spend at least 1000 or more, you can get 24 months 0 interest. Awesome price, free shipping no sales tax...

[Jgigs]

Plasmas honestly scare me. They look nice, but that whole IR (image retention) / burn in is def NOT a thing of the past.

I know two people that have plasmas who have suffer from burn in. That's why I stuck with a LCD again.