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TV Strut (NRR)

jinx74jinx74 2,287 Posts
edited July 2007 in Strut Central
ive checked the other threads that related to this subject and the only help i had was from southkack. though his price was a little higher than i could handle. i wanted to see if anyone had any advice of suggestions in regards to the following:panasonic 42" plasma hdtv $1300philips 42" lcd/hdtv $1200samsung 42" plasma hdtv $1200as you can see, im going for either 40" or 42". trying to spend under 1500. if anyone can recommend any of these or something similar please let me know.thanks!

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  • GuzzoGuzzo 8,611 Posts
    skip the plasmas, also bypass Samsung.

    I'd recommend the philips
  • WoimsahWoimsah 1,734 Posts
    if you're set on plasma - then definitely go LG. You can def get them under 1500 now. But if you're willing to spend 1500 - I'd see if you could get a 40" LCD. Trust me - got two plasmas in the house (one's the roommate's) and if you care about the picture - it's so worth having an LCD for TV not in hi def - which is most TV.
  • jinx74jinx74 2,287 Posts
    thanks for the info. was trying to decide between the philips and the panasonic. probably skip the plasma alltogether.
  • GenePontecorvoGenePontecorvo 5,612 Posts
    I've got Samsung DLP. Great product. What problems have you experienced, um.....Jewey?
  • billbradleybillbradley You want BBQ sauce? Get the fuck out of my house. 2,906 Posts
    What resolution are you going with 720p or 1080i? The new HDTVs are 1080p but cost more. I just bought a 42" Toshiba (42HL167) for under $1500 shipped.

    http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6449_7-6361600-1.html
  • jinx74jinx74 2,287 Posts
    bb - i have no idea what you just wrote to me. im just trying to buy a new tv thats larger than the ones i currently own. if its color and at least 40" ill check it out. im not picky nor do i do any gaming on tv/computer. i just watch tv and want a larger set.

    is there something i should be asking the sales rep? mostly i just watch cable. dont really rent videos cause of on-demand. cant you just buy a tv like back in the day? whats the difference between plasma and hdtv or lcd or whatever the fuck....?!?!

    jesus now im all paranoid about buying one!
  • billbradleybillbradley You want BBQ sauce? Get the fuck out of my house. 2,906 Posts
    I was referring to the vertical display resolution. From low to high it goes 720p, 1080i, 1080p. Here are a couple wiki links that might shed a little more light on the subject. I went with a 1080p because I figured as more HD-DVDs are released I'd prefer to get the best resolution. And if I'm already paying over $1200 I may as well spend the little extra to get what is currently the best. From the reviews I read the Toshiba I bought was the best bang for my buck for 1080p.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1080i#1080i_vs_1080p
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/High-definition_television
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