What is the best all around TV?

Paul

I am looking for some guidance for a tv to buy as there are very good deals right now on the 2010 models.

Basically, I would like something around 55", no 3D (yet), and would like to keep it at 1500 or under. We use our current tv an above average amount and want something that will last. THe reason i mention this is I know Plasma critics have been saying there is longevity problems with them.

IDK, are LED's worth the extra money? WOuld an LCD suffice? I pretty much do everything with my tv. (Video Games, Movies, Football, Ect...)

HOw about brand, Samsung? Sony? I know I have a lot of random questions here, but all i'm looking for is opinions on something that is good all around.

Thanks in advance

Answer
I would recommend the Panasonic plasmas as they are the top rated right now.

Plasma all the way
better and deeper blacks
wider off angle viewing
awesome for fast motion-600Hz refresh rate while the top LCDs/LEDs are only 240Hz
No burn in-on new plasmas-was a problem 5 years ago
they do use more power than the LCDs
The short life people are talking about equals about 10-15 years of watching. really who wont buy a new tv in 10 freaking years???

Right now the top Plasmas are made by Panasonic(according to Cnet, consumer reports and a few home video mags). Right now 50" 1080p ( i own this one) at best buy USA around 750 for the non 3d one and 2700 for the 3d model

LED tvs are just a LCD with a LED back light instead of Florissant/Cathode tubes

Is this samsung a good deal and good quality (Is samsung a good brand in general)?

Erik

I've only ever heard good things about Samsung LCD HDTVs but I just want to make sure that its a good tv. The price online is actually 75 dollars more expensive than it is in stores (don't ask me why) so therefore the actual price is $448. I saw the tv in the store and on regular analog tv the picture looked like HD. I samsung even a good reliable brand? I recently purchased a vizio but its not as good as i thought so i'm going to exchange it for this samsung tentatively.. all input is appreciated thank you!
Here is the link to the tv: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=10980684

Sorry about my grammar and stuff.. I'm really tired.

Answer
Samsung manufactures all TV End to End by OWN .
Samsung also use OWN made LCD Display panel . ( 19-40 inc by S-LCD .JV between Sony and Samsung .* Sony 19-40inc use the same LCD Display Panel * http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/S-LCD
Samsung SDI Korea made big screen LCD/LED display for Samsung TV.
Samsung is leading in World TV ( Plasma/LCD/DLP/CRT )
Samsung LCD TV also World TOP by 20.2 % market share.
> drown to main competitors for full list !
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samsung
Vizio is Local trademark ! only sold in USA/Canada , small quantity in Taiwan
Vizio USA don't made any things .all Vizio TV " HANDLE " by Taiwan Amtran . some model designs by Amtrans Taiwan and manufactures in by China Amtran . use LG Korea made Display Panel * LG DISPLAY hold 30% share in this factory * those TV from Amtran China is Quality product. value for money .
Hower .Amtran Taiwan OUT SOURCE 80 % of Vizio model to another Taiwan/China TV manufactures . use Low Quality Parts/LCD Display Panel * because of prices *.susch TV under Vizio brand ( around 10 million unit ) is unreliable .( beware of this , you never know ? where the TV from ? 80 % bad risk )
http://www.forbes.com/2009/05/21/taiwan-vizio-amtran-exports-lcd-tv.html?feed=rss_business
http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/News/International_Business/Taiwans_Amtran_LG_Display_mull_TV_venture_in_China/articleshow/3355083.cms
TPV Technology has landed LCD TV orders from Vizio, an affiliate of Taiwan-based LCD TV maker Amtran Technology, and expects to ship up to 10 million LCD TVs in 2009, up from six million units in 2008
* Vizio usa >Taiwan Amtran>Amtran China>TPV China> ship to USA via Taiwa Amtran > TV sold by Vizio USA . How to Control Quality ?
Go for Samsung. never go Wrong. Quality / Reliable. worth to paid more !

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