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I bought a 52" Sharp Aquos LCD panel from Costco website in the fall. Very happy with it. Delivered straight to house via UPS. Nice thing about Costco is that they double the manufacturers warranty for free. Other places you pay for the extended warranty. Just look at the tv you like at the local Costco and order online. It is cheaper.
italian_stallion21
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Agree with Oranje on the TV choice. I've looked around for a while as I want a new one (currently a 44" DLP Toshiba, which has been fantastic) and I keep coming back to the Sharp Aquos. Sleek design and fantastic features. Splurge and get the 120 Hz version, your kids and their video games will thank you.
cascadesoccer
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Try sears behind save on foods on 203rd, they had great deals on tvs. Or maybe your neighbors living room one night when they head out of town, everything is better free.
hold out a bit. the new LED tvs are gonna take the market over. 240 herts refresh rate. i had the luxury of seeing one at vegas show......
Samsung to make more energy-efficient LED TVs | Technology | Reuters
nothing like the older led versions which have failed to grab the market
Samsung to make more energy-efficient LED TVs | Technology | Reuters
nothing like the older led versions which have failed to grab the market
Yes, mine is the 120 hz special edition. Very nice teamed with Bell HD. I have the Xbox 360 HD connection and Wii connected. Sweet. My room is 14 w x 18 l and this sze does not overwhelm the room. I also picked up a nice stand for all my equipment. It came UPS too and was easy to assemble.
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My neighbor across the street have a huge TV and if I lived in Surrey maybe I would steal it? I never thought to look at that Sears...I'll go there today.
You need the new Panasonic . . .
CES 2008: Panasonic's Enormous 150" Plasma TV Dwarfs All Competitors | Gadget Lab from Wired.com
CES 2008: Panasonic's Enormous 150" Plasma TV Dwarfs All Competitors | Gadget Lab from Wired.com
johnnybluenose
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If you are not a technophile and want good value for money, and have figured out a 42 is what you want the LG 42" 50 series (LCD) is great bang for your buck.
You will want a surround sound system though as the built in speakers in the TV Sucks Ass as they are hidden.
The TV is esthetically nice and has an excellent picture.
My $0.02
You will want a surround sound system though as the built in speakers in the TV Sucks Ass as they are hidden.
The TV is esthetically nice and has an excellent picture.
My $0.02
Team Canada
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All depends on what you're after and what you'll be using it mostly for. It's very easy to piss away money on a TV to get certain features just because everyone else has them or because they sound good, but you'll never really get the benefits of them.
If you don't plan on watching a lot of Blu-ray movies, or doing any gaming (PS3, Xbox, whatever), save the cash and get something with 720p resolution. They're still very much HD capable, and you won't ever know the difference. And as far as the 120hz stuff, I've yet to see any comparisons that have lead me to believe that's worth the extra money as well. Not saying that there isn't a difference, but like I said, the average person will never see any noticeable difference.
Don't waste your money on the high end cables either. When you get your HDMI, RCA's, or whatever, just go to Staples or Wal Mart and get the Philips brand ones or something along those lines. Still good quality, fraction of the price.
Brand wise, Samsung 5 series are very good for the money. I picked up a 40" at Future Shop when they were having a really good sale and I'm very happy with it. The high end Sony's have an amazing picture as well if you want to spend a little more money.
If you don't plan on watching a lot of Blu-ray movies, or doing any gaming (PS3, Xbox, whatever), save the cash and get something with 720p resolution. They're still very much HD capable, and you won't ever know the difference. And as far as the 120hz stuff, I've yet to see any comparisons that have lead me to believe that's worth the extra money as well. Not saying that there isn't a difference, but like I said, the average person will never see any noticeable difference.
Don't waste your money on the high end cables either. When you get your HDMI, RCA's, or whatever, just go to Staples or Wal Mart and get the Philips brand ones or something along those lines. Still good quality, fraction of the price.
Brand wise, Samsung 5 series are very good for the money. I picked up a 40" at Future Shop when they were having a really good sale and I'm very happy with it. The high end Sony's have an amazing picture as well if you want to spend a little more money.
italian_stallion21
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Cables do make a difference, my dad couldn't figure out why his 1080p wasn't as clear as mine, he was using his HDMI cable that came in the box, mine was a high ender. That being said, they are still ridiculously overpriced, I got lucky as my aunt got everything at cost at one point so the $130 cord cost me $40. Also, if possible try to buy video game cords. The PS3 HDMI cord is like $40, but it's the exact same cord as the high end ones costing double. Video game stuff doesn't have the same mark-up (only 5% as opposed to the 40-60% for home theater accessories)
One born every minute they say.
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I have a 42" Panasonic Plasma Viera with Shaw HD and love it.
Of course i saved a few hundred getting it through a friend so that swayed me to Panasonic but still a great TV.
I think stay away from Sony or you'll pay extra cuz it says Sony on it.
One born every minute they say.
CNET Quick Guide: HDMI and HDMI cables: What HDMI cable should I buy? - CNET Reviews
agreed...
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monoprice.com ... best price on quality cables... search the forum, there have many discussions on the comparisons... don't waste your $$$$ on Monster crap. I've purchased more than a few cables from MP.
Go with Samsung, you will regret any other brand. Just go to Visions, I say visions because they have all there TV's mounted up on the wall all long the back and you can see the difference in picture in every tv, its crazy. And they have it in prices/size so you can go to where you want you want to spend/size and see the TV's.. Stand back and eliminate =)
Just go to Visions, I say visions because they have all there TV's mounted up on the wall all long the back and you can see the difference in picture in every tv, its crazy. And they have it in prices/size so you can go to where you want you want to spend/size and see the TV's.. Stand back and eliminate =)
bergamascho
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I am glad this thread came back up as I missed it on it's first appearance.
I am now in the market for the same thing (size, room dimensions and purpose all very much like mine) and would appreciate any further wisdom from the TTP populace.
Historically I have LOVED every Toshiba TV that I have owned or that my father (another Toshiba lover) has owned.
I am now in the market for the same thing (size, room dimensions and purpose all very much like mine) and would appreciate any further wisdom from the TTP populace.
Historically I have LOVED every Toshiba TV that I have owned or that my father (another Toshiba lover) has owned.
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Go to Visions and have a look at this TV. Awesome price! They try to upsell you the minute you tell them what you want to look at. Just tell them to fack off. You also need an HDMI cable with a DVI attachment for the video. You also need an audio cord purchased seperatly.
Sales on till september 9th
Sales on till september 9th
