Samsung 46" at 799!!!! Must go to Fry's to pickup, no shipping Copy of Ad: LINK http://slickdeals.net/forums/showthread.php?sduid=0&t=1604183
Say, what's the skinny on some of these TV's and the NetFlix hook-up? Is this, like, a direct feed via dsl, or something?
Ive heard about that but am unfamilar with it.. Just found some info for you... http://www.squidoo.com/netflix-player
I've got a 46" Samsung that I is fine but not great (it is a couple years old and 60hz). I've looked at a number of different TV's and have noticed when over a friends houses watching sports, the best TV's have been the plasma TVs. I don't have any friends with LED yet (but they look nice at the store) but you aren't going to get a nice LED for any kind of a decent price for probably another year or two. To me, the plasma just seems to have a richer picture. I have a neighbor who owns a stereo/home theater store and in talking to him about six months ago (prior to LED becoming more prevalent), he commented that plasma will give the best picture (and also use the most electricity and generate the most heat). Gramps...
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/plasma-vs-lcd-2.html Life-time Earlier plasma displays had a quoted half-lifetime of 20,000hrs, following which the image brightness will fall to half its original value. However, the latest generation plasma displays boost a quoted panel life of 100,000hrs. The latest LCD displays also have an expected panel life of 60,000 to 100,000hrs. It is true that quoted panel lifetime figures by manufacturers tend to be somewhat inflated, but still these figures contrast heavily with the typical 20,000hrs half-lifetime for direct-view CRT TV sets. But what do these half-lifetime figures imply? Statistics show that TVs in an average US household remain on for over 7.5hrs a day. Furthermore, on average, a TV set is replaced every 7 years. Taking a conservative figure of 40,000 hours half-lifetime for either technology, this works out to almost 15 years of daily use before these display panels would ever need replacement. It is thus clear that lifetime is not an issue when it comes to comparing plasma vs LCD display technologies. At the same time, keep in mind that there is no way to regenerate the gases in a plasma display, nor it is possible to repair any ‘dead’ pixels that may develop during use in an LCD panel. The only option in these circumstances will be to replace the display.
The deal? http://www.frys.com/product/5869103 Sony KDL-46V5100 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV Preorder $897 Frys has Sony KDL-46V5100 46" 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV for $897 with free shipping availabile for preorder. Next best on Google Products including shipping for a new unit is $1169. Thanks aznever Specs Resolution: 1920x1080 120Hz: Yes Tuner: ATSC/NTSC/QAM Contrast Ratio: 5,000:1 (Native), 50,000:1 (Dynamic) Viewing angles: 178H/178V Inputs: 4x HDMI 1x VGA (PC) 2x Component 2x Composite 1x S-Video 1x USB2.0 (JPEG, MP3)
I spent some time in Best Buy yesterday. There's now no doubt in my mind that I won't go less than 50". I've always been a fan of Divine intervention.
OK, Fry's has 7 of these babies in stock. I know it's a really good deal, but it's only 60 hz. Is that really a difference maker, though? I mainly watch sports and a few shows. Not a big-time movie watcher. UGH! Electronics gets so confusing for me!!
I don't know,would you only get a car that shifts into 3 gears? Good grief man, you've already given up on 75 different features and now you're abandoning the 120+Hz? Have you done any research? If you have then you should feel confident in your decision, either way you go. Just pull the trigger already. If I was working I'd forgo a paycheck just to get a damn TV in your house and get it over with.
I love your enthusiasm! For the record, though, I already have an older Sammy 32" HDTV. This is simply an upgrade purchase. I'll be receiving a bonus check and wanted to spend it on this "luxury".
Dude, you should be buying at least a 240Hz. If you mainly watch sports you are gonna want a 240Hz or a Plasma, which run at 600Hz. I guess you could "settle" on a 120Hz, but don't dare drop down to 60Hz. My advice is to find the TV you want in a Fry's ad, then take it to Best Buy and they'll match the price + 10% of the difference. And they'll continue to honor the price match for up to 30 (or it could be 60) days. I bought a plasma a couple years ago and had Best Buy price match it 3X within the allowed time frame.
I hear ya, thanks. Also, I was originally thinking I needed a 52". But, upon using one of those viewing distance calculators, it appears that 46" will be more than sufficient. My viewing distance is just under 10 feet. I'm now looking/waiting for a deal on this TV: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B750-46-Inch-1080p-Charcoal/dp/B001UVEZFE I don't want to pay more than $1,100 total. (incl. tax & shipping)
Hmmm, it might be tough to get a 240Hz at that range. If you are patient, the price will eventually get there. Check AVSforum.com in the LCD section on the specific panel you are gonna choose. There's thousands of hardcore videophiles on there that get super geeky with their reviews. They usually link reviews to Cnet and other reputable experts as well. Plus you can find the optimal settings on there for your new panel too.
Costco has a Sony 46" 1020P 120Hz on sale for $1300, and it comes with a sound system and blu ray player. Obviously $1300 is pricey for the TV alone, but the blu ray player is worth $200-$300 and the sound system probably in that same range. Plus all the components are Sony so they'll plug together nice and work with their universal remote.
