[hl0m4n]

july 4th is comming and i am looking for a bargain tv with 1080p under $1,000. doesn't matter which from plasma, lcd, etc. i checked newegg, tiger, and zip and all of them have the same selection and best one was a 42" panasonic vera at $999.

i know there are alot of guys here that know other sites for getting tvs or knowledge on whats the best out there so let me know. thanks guys.

[Blake]

check craigslist for deals on used tv's

[hl0m4n]

Originally Posted by Blake

check craigslist for deals on used tv's

thanks for the tip but buying a used tv is not up my ally... just something about it...

[CollinsE90]

if you can stay away from anything other than samsung, sony, sharp, and panasonic
if you want really good quality picture tv for cheap go with VIZIO it wont last a lifetime hardware wise but the picture is good. stay away from plasma if at all possible

p.s i used to work for circuit city

[Ochmonek]

Did you look on Best Buy

[ejazbmw]

go to PC richard and sons they do price match, I know a few other stores do it as well but PC is lazy. I went there one time with my parents we were looking for a washer i think it was like 450 or something, anyway my dad was like "hey i saw the same one for 380 at sears" the guy gave us it for 380 he didn't even look it up to see if we were telling the truth lol

[hl0m4n]

just came back from costco and saw a 46" sony bravia 1080p lcd for $999...

http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...2341&N=4018657 4294967225&Mo=2&No=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&cat=74672 &Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C

120Hz 30,000:1

good?

[OOO]

Check out the Samsung LN42B450

[JME]

Maybe this?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889005050

999 with dicount.

edit: I have a similar TV (50k:1 contrast, 120 Hz, TruMotion, etc) and it is fantastic. Trumotion is good for games and crap for movies, but luckily it remembers my settings when I switch back and forth between inputs. For the money, you really can not do better with an LCD.

[BimmerLearner]

Sony Bravia 40" KDL40V4100 1080p LCD HDTV

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...495476-404255-

40" V Series 1080p LCD HDTV KDL40V4100 for $1299 - $550 with coupon code VVP2M7NRSX9P16 [Exp 7/3] = $749 with free shipping.

[bolinp78]

Originally Posted by CollinsE90

stay away from plasma if at all possible

Why in the world would you say something like this, if not because it is just your own personal opinion?

It all depends on what kind of viewing you're doing and in what environment. Try not to make such harsh statements like that without at least backing it up with something other than just opinion. It's just a misleading comment.

[quagmire]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...0&Sku=L49-4716

I have the higher model of this( 47LG70) and I love it.

[Tondtar]

Originally Posted by Blake

check craigslist for deals on used tv's

Yep ....Best deals on stolen electronics!!!

[hl0m4n]

how is this one as well: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...se=&lang=en-US

the higher contrast ratio the better right?

found this too: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...2341&N=4001381 5000033&Mo=3&No=3&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1 ||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C

[888]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

july 4th is comming and i am looking for a bargain tv with 1080p under $1,000. doesn't matter which from plasma, lcd, etc. i checked newegg, tiger, and zip and all of them have the same selection and best one was a 42" panasonic vera at $999.

i know there are alot of guys here that know other sites for getting tvs or knowledge on whats the best out there so let me know. thanks guys.

"invest" in a 50" plasma 720p you will find one for about $900. Stick to the brands as mentioned by CollinsE90. Spend more on the other components. You and your friends will be very impressed. I have a 50" plasma 720p, it out preforms most 1080p's that I have seen. The secret is in your setup. If you on a budget go for the 720p! Obviously 1080 is better but you are on a budget, you won't be sorry!

[888]

Originally Posted by hl0m4n

how is this one as well: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...se=&lang=en-US

the higher contrast ratio the better right?

found this too: http://www.costco.com/Browse/Product...2341&N=4001381 5000033&Mo=3&No=3&Nr=P_CatalogName:BC&Ns=P_Price|1 ||P_SignDesc1&lang=en-US&Sp=C

very good deal only I don't like the shipping. Amazon ($1274) free ship . If you want a 1080p go for it!

[Salespunk]

Don't worry about getting 1080P unless you are going 50" or larger. You will not be able to see the difference. This was the reason that Pioneer started giving them away their 42" 1080P Plasmas for free with the purchase of a larger screen.

Plasma vs. LCD vs. DLP is a holy war. Sony has put a LOT of money into marketing LCD's which according to most is technically inferior to Plasma. LED LCD's are starting to overcome the deep black issue that LCD has, but it leads to another problem with greys in the picture. The 240 Hz LCD's are also starting to smooth the motion issues, but both of these solutions will be well above your price range. With Plasma you get as close as possible to the old tube TV's (technically superior to all of the above technologies) with deep blacks, high contrast ratios and smooth movement on fast action. With Plasma you still have to watch for burn in for the first 50-100 hours of viewing, but beyond that they are safe.

My recommendation is to find the nicest 42"+ 720P Plasma that you can find. If you can find a 1080P 50"+ Plasma for under a grand grab it.

[808six]

i have had a 42" plasma tv (panasonic) since early 2004, i havent had any problems with it since day one, and this was about the time that plasmas and flat pannels were kinda newish in the market...id imagine that technology has made them even more efficient over the years, so i would get another plasma again without hesitation

[akack79]

If you have or are planning on getting a Blu-Ray player, get a 1080p.

[CollinsE90]

Originally Posted by akack79

If you have or are planning on getting a Blu-Ray player, get a 1080p.

yep bc componite is only 720p so if you dont have a blu-ray player YOU CANNOT get 1080p so its a waste of money id go with the sony bravia for 999 especially if it has 30000:1 which isnt outrageous but really good

[BimmerLearner]

You can run 1080p over component.

[lauer87]

There is a HUGE difference between 720 and 1080 FYI