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alter_ego_trip · 01-17-2007, 12:39 PM

My brother is getting ready to purchase a new TV and I haven't done a lot of research on the newer LCD/DLP/etc. He is looking for around a 46-50". I would rather him get a smaller one with better quality than vice versa. 1080p is not a requirement, I know the 720's are coming down in price. Any help would be great.

GoatMother · 01-17-2007, 12:41 PM

At 2k you can get a lot! A high quality 50" Plasma if he prefers thin. I picked up my 60A2000 1080p on sale for $1999 (didn't keep it but a great set). Plenty of LCD's in that size range/budget as well.

So I think he should narrow it down to if he wants thin or an RP type set first. He could easily spend just half his budget and get something pretty nice IMO. He should figure out the lighting in the room as well, if glare would be a problem on Plasma's etc.. Factor in the price of a wall mount as well if he plans on doing that.

dmiller68 · 01-17-2007, 12:48 PM

There are lots of good deals out there, depending on what he is looking for.

Samsung HL-S5687W 56" / 1920x1080p / 10000:1 Contrast Ratio / HDMI / HD DLP TV

$1,599.99

alter_ego_trip · 01-17-2007, 12:48 PM

Thanks Goat. I know there are a ton out there, I guess that's why I am asking for opinions. He is looking for a stand mounted one, or one that can be placed on a stand. Glare isn't a huge issue so either way is fine. He is really open to any style. He does some gaming, a lot of regular TV watching, and a bit of movies.

I am not that much help. My last couple TV's were RP CRT's which I loved, and now an LCD FP.

alter_ego_trip · 01-17-2007, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by dmiller68

There are lots of good deals out there, depending on what he is looking for.

Samsung HL-S5687W 56" / 1920x1080p / 10000:1 Contrast Ratio / HDMI / HD DLP TV

$1,599.99

Dmiller, I talked with him about DLP but told him to go and check one out to see if he's susceptible to rainbows. That looks like a nice buy.

GoatMother · 01-17-2007, 12:57 PM

Yup, the Sammy's are very nice (I was torn between that and the Sony when shopping). I'd say 720p Sammy since he doesn't care about 1080p, but resolution isn't the only difference as contrast is much better on the 1080p sets.

I think if I had to buy now I'd seriously consider plasma's as I think the picture looks a bit more natural than a DLP or SXRD (Lcos) set IMO. Of course the image retenting kind of irks me some still so it would be hard. If only there were just one perfect tech dam it. I'm still not sold on LCD sets, I'm pretty sensitive to motion blurr, but others aren't as much.

I also think he should opt for the bigger versus smaller. I never here of people complaining about buying too big, just the other way around.

dmiller68 · 01-17-2007, 12:57 PM

They had killer deals on JVC HD-ILA TV's which after helping setup a couple I really like them. More then even DLP TV's... Yes, I would have him check it out but since only 5% is supposed to be able to see them he should be good. The Samsung's just came out on top in a shoot out Hometheater Mag just did.

GoatMother · 01-17-2007, 01:01 PM

Yeah the JVC's are nice as well . Honestly I think he'd be happy with any of the Sammy's, JVC's, Mitsubishi's, sony's (SXRD's or LCD RP's) if going the RP route.

If going the Plasma/LCD route then that is an entire new ball game. I think the PQ differences from set to set are much greater in this area (especially LCD's).

Wondermonkey · 01-17-2007, 01:01 PM

I just got the 50" 1080P DLP Sammy. No rainbows, ABSOLUTELY NO LAG, and a pretty great picture. I'd recommend them.

wizz1e · 01-17-2007, 01:02 PM

The only problem with the HD-ILA TVs from what I was reading was many buyers had issues with the bulb burning out WAY to soon. The good thing was JVC was replacing them with no issues.

ZoomZoom71 · 01-17-2007, 01:08 PM

It's not in the same size range, but I'm still very happy with my Panasonic TH42PX60U Plasma display. It's 720p.

alter_ego_trip · 01-19-2007, 05:16 PM

Just as a follow up. I talked my brother into the SXRD XBR2. It has dropped considerably in the last few months and is about the same price as the A2000 now.