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Id mostly use it for xbox 360 n ps3 n some tv im lookin for 50-52" what would be the best for under 1500
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Get a Plasma. You'll get vivid colors, true blacks, deep contrast. You'll get a near instantaneous response time (0.001ms). You'll get the best TV option you can in a TV of that size and with that budget.
People will tell you that you shouldn't because of burn-in. But get a Panasonic or Samsung and you're fine. They offer anti-image retention features above and beyond the advances in the technology. Plasma stopped with the burn-in issue years ago. But it can't shake the reputation.
If you are really drawn to LCDs, then at least make sure you get some premium features for a 50" set. You will notice the advantages of having them (or see the flaws without them). So focus on 1080p and 120Hz/240Hz. If possible aim for LED LCD, though that might be above your budget.
Right now at Best Buy,
Panasonic TC-P50G10 - $1,400 on sale reg $1,600
- perhaps the best 50" TV you can own.
Panasonic TC-P50S1 - $1,200 on sale, reg $1,400.
- very strong set, but gives up some contrast to the G10
Samsung PN50B650S1F - $1,300 on sale, reg $1,600
- a solid choice from Samsung
LCDs
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U - $1,300 reg $1,700
Sony KDL-52S5100 - $1,500 reg $1,800
Again, I still recommend the Plasma, especially with your budget. I think for an LCD you would need to go down a size so you could say get a better model Sony or Samsung. Or you would need to increase you budget a couple hundred bucks at least. But I don't think you'll find any LCD that can beat the G10 from Panasonic. I highly recommend checking that one out in a store.
Get a Plasma. You'll get vivid colors, true blacks, deep contrast. You'll get a near instantaneous response time (0.001ms). You'll get the best TV option you can in a TV of that size and with that budget.
People will tell you that you shouldn't because of burn-in. But get a Panasonic or Samsung and you're fine. They offer anti-image retention features above and beyond the advances in the technology. Plasma stopped with the burn-in issue years ago. But it can't shake the reputation.
If you are really drawn to LCDs, then at least make sure you get some premium features for a 50" set. You will notice the advantages of having them (or see the flaws without them). So focus on 1080p and 120Hz/240Hz. If possible aim for LED LCD, though that might be above your budget.
Right now at Best Buy,
Panasonic TC-P50G10 - $1,400 on sale reg $1,600
- perhaps the best 50" TV you can own.
Panasonic TC-P50S1 - $1,200 on sale, reg $1,400.
- very strong set, but gives up some contrast to the G10
Samsung PN50B650S1F - $1,300 on sale, reg $1,600
- a solid choice from Samsung
LCDs
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U - $1,300 reg $1,700
Sony KDL-52S5100 - $1,500 reg $1,800
Again, I still recommend the Plasma, especially with your budget. I think for an LCD you would need to go down a size so you could say get a better model Sony or Samsung. Or you would need to increase you budget a couple hundred bucks at least. But I don't think you'll find any LCD that can beat the G10 from Panasonic. I highly recommend checking that one out in a store.
I need a new TV! What type should I get?
Amanda B
So my CRT TV exploded the other day filling the house with smoke. It's gone now and we need a new one. We recycled the old one at Best Buy and while there we were looking at new ones. Just about every single TV there looked exactly the same (At least the ones in the two main isles). They're all 32 inch widescreen flat screen TVs and are black. They're all different brands though and different models and different prices. The prices ranged from about $400 to $800 and up. I'd really rather not pay that much for a new TV, where is a good place I can find a decent TV? Also if you know anything about the specs on LCD TVs, please explain them to me. I probably will not be getting a plasma TV due to it's weight or a LED tv due to their prices.
Answer
TV size matters. If you are looking at 37" or smaller, then you don't need to get hung up on all the high end tech specs. Most consumer and 'guru' guides will tell you that you just won't see the advantages of those features on sets under 40". If a model in your budget has a high end feature, hey great, it won't hurt you at all. But the guides just say, its not worth paying for, you don't get a return on the investment.
The tech specs are 1080p (vs 720p), 120Hz/240Hz (vs 60Hz), LED LCD (vs CCFL LCD), and Plasma (vs LCD). So if you're looking at 37" or smaller a CCFL LCD that is 720p and 60Hz will be absolutely fine for you.
You do want to stick with the better brands though. Its worth spending the money to get a decent model from a better brand. The cheaper brands just have to many issues in terms of image quality and kind of suspect long term reliability.
The big 3 you want to deal with in 37" or smaller are Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony. If you go larger then just Samsung and Sony (Panasonic moves to Plasma in larger sets). In all sizes of LCD you can also consider Sharp Aquos, LG, and Toshiba, as those 3 do make solid sets as well.
Best Buy is actually a good place to snag a TV from. The key is to just find a good sale. Your timing is just a bit off though. The Father's Day sales were huge and really good on some sets. Though there are constant sales on that are fairly respectable.
Right now at Best Buy,
Panasonic TC-L32X1 for $478 ($122 off reg price)
Samsung LN32B460 for $550 ($100 off reg price)
Sony KDL-32L5000 for $480 ($60 off reg price)
I think the Panasonic is the strongest of the lot. I really like its picture quality for an LCD that size. That is more personal taste though than anything else. But it being the cheapest of the 3 certainly would sway me there even further.
But any of those 3 would be really top tier options. I think any of those would provide you a very strong 32" set in both image quality and reliability.
TV size matters. If you are looking at 37" or smaller, then you don't need to get hung up on all the high end tech specs. Most consumer and 'guru' guides will tell you that you just won't see the advantages of those features on sets under 40". If a model in your budget has a high end feature, hey great, it won't hurt you at all. But the guides just say, its not worth paying for, you don't get a return on the investment.
The tech specs are 1080p (vs 720p), 120Hz/240Hz (vs 60Hz), LED LCD (vs CCFL LCD), and Plasma (vs LCD). So if you're looking at 37" or smaller a CCFL LCD that is 720p and 60Hz will be absolutely fine for you.
You do want to stick with the better brands though. Its worth spending the money to get a decent model from a better brand. The cheaper brands just have to many issues in terms of image quality and kind of suspect long term reliability.
The big 3 you want to deal with in 37" or smaller are Panasonic, Samsung, and Sony. If you go larger then just Samsung and Sony (Panasonic moves to Plasma in larger sets). In all sizes of LCD you can also consider Sharp Aquos, LG, and Toshiba, as those 3 do make solid sets as well.
Best Buy is actually a good place to snag a TV from. The key is to just find a good sale. Your timing is just a bit off though. The Father's Day sales were huge and really good on some sets. Though there are constant sales on that are fairly respectable.
Right now at Best Buy,
Panasonic TC-L32X1 for $478 ($122 off reg price)
Samsung LN32B460 for $550 ($100 off reg price)
Sony KDL-32L5000 for $480 ($60 off reg price)
I think the Panasonic is the strongest of the lot. I really like its picture quality for an LCD that size. That is more personal taste though than anything else. But it being the cheapest of the 3 certainly would sway me there even further.
But any of those 3 would be really top tier options. I think any of those would provide you a very strong 32" set in both image quality and reliability.
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