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Old 11-04-2011, 01:26 PM   #1
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Flat screen tv

Got to relace a few TVs
Decided on LED over LCD
Anyone suggest a brand ?
Leaning towards another Sony but seems a few other brands have become big sellers.
Visio is one I'm seeing a lot.
Looking for life span, cost to repair if necessary
Thanks

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Old 11-04-2011, 02:00 PM   #2
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Get an extended warranty from square trade for a lot cheaper than big box store - you can google coupons and save another 20%

For tv - keep an eye on slickdeals.net for pricing.

For calibrating see avsforum

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Old 11-04-2011, 02:48 PM   #3
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Sony or Samsung

Try to get 240 HZ vs the 120HZ. You will notice a big difference when watching Football/Hockey/Baseball.......................

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Old 11-04-2011, 03:21 PM   #4
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Top 50 Plasma Tvs - UpTo 70% Off Plasma Tvs, New Models - Compare Plasma Tvs Cheaper prices - compare99.com


Ronnie, been looking 4-ever myself,
I am going with a plasma because in will be in the basement w/o huge windows, plasma is the best for sports and watching the raiders ****

I will be buying one from the internet , they all are shipped to your door , the best prices with out the leg work is the URL above, abe's of maine etc etc

I plan on getting a LG 60inch , I would have it by now but just spent 1100 on car repair $%^^&%$@#%#$

Please let us know what you do , Samsung is great and $$
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Old 11-04-2011, 03:26 PM   #5
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Ive had two samsungs and loved both of them great picture and good prices too.
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Old 11-04-2011, 03:55 PM   #6
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Ronnie, been looking 4-ever myself,
I am going with a plasma because in will be in the basement w/o huge windows, plasma is the best for sports and watching the raiders ****

I will be buying one from the internet , they all are shipped to your door , the best prices with out the leg work is the URL above, abe's of maine etc etc

I plan on getting a LG 60inch , I would have it by now but just spent 1100 on car repair $%^^&%$@#%#$

Please let us know what you do , Samsung is great and $$
Abe's of Maine is really out of Brooklyn, NY

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Old 11-04-2011, 04:33 PM   #7
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Vizio.Have two and can't complain.26"LCD and 37" LED.

And yes I have a SMALL house hence the sizes!
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Old 11-04-2011, 04:44 PM   #8
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Very happy with a new to me 46" Samsung. I say new to me, because my brother had it go out on him. Says he did the troubleshooting on it, and after consulting with a techwhiz friend of mine, he determined parts be too expensive. He waited too long and had taken the 36" from the bedroom to the living room. Didn't set well with his wife, as she went out and bought a new 50". I picked it up before he took it to the dump. My techwhiz buddy opened it up and within two minutes says "I think I see the problem..." One solder, a little wipe of alcohol, and it's looking beautiful in my den! Cost me some rubber and plugs as he and his son are getting the fishing bug... And yes, my brother is pissed....

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Old 11-04-2011, 05:15 PM   #9
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Old 11-04-2011, 06:42 PM   #10
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Got to relace a few TVs
Decided on LED over LCD
Anyone suggest a brand ?
Leaning towards another Sony but seems a few other brands have become big sellers.
Visio is one I'm seeing a lot.
Looking for life span, cost to repair if necessary
Thanks
I would not ever buy a sony.
I had the worse experience with their customer service.
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Old 11-05-2011, 05:32 AM   #11
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NIce to see another plasma fan out there.

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Top 50 Plasma Tvs - UpTo 70% Off Plasma Tvs, New Models - Compare Plasma Tvs Cheaper prices - compare99.com


Ronnie, been looking 4-ever myself,
I am going with a plasma because in will be in the basement w/o huge windows, plasma is the best for sports and watching the raiders ****

I will be buying one from the internet , they all are shipped to your door , the best prices with out the leg work is the URL above, abe's of maine etc etc

I plan on getting a LG 60inch , I would have it by now but just spent 1100 on car repair $%^^&%$@#%#$

Please let us know what you do , Samsung is great and $$
Nice to see another plasma fan out there. Not being a big AV guy I really couldn't see the difference and couldn't justify spending 2x the money for an LED. I bought a Panasonic last year and have been very happy.

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Old 11-07-2011, 06:02 AM   #12
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So what did you get?

So what did you get. Those LEDs are pretty cool though on how thin and light they are. Good Luck!

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Old 11-07-2011, 07:23 AM   #13
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No discussion on 2D vs 3D?

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Old 11-07-2011, 08:44 AM   #14
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No discussion on 2D vs 3D?
3D is a waste of money in my opinion. It's such an imperfect technology too. Every sat in front of one for 5 minutes with the glasses on? Major headaches.

Plasmas are still a great technology but has its drawbacks. Due to the weight, people are often hesitant to mount them on the wall and burn-in is a bigger concern. They also require quite a bit more power.
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