Looking For New TV

[Reel Poor]

Were looking to buy a new TV and was wondering what yall might suggest. Brand, type, and why one brand may be better than the other.<br /><br />Would like to keep in the 27-32 inch size range, and in the 1000.00 $ neighborhood.<br /><br /> I dont want plasma..... <br /><br />We looked at some TVs today, and we kinda like the flat screen tube type picture the best.<br /><br />About the only thing I know about the new TVs is how to turn them on (and thats ?able).

 

[JB]

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Don't do the "bought a great BW TV just before everything went color" thing, RP. Been there.<br /><br />Get something at least HD ready and wide (16X9) screen. That wont become obsolete in 6 months.<br /><br />The best CRT sets still give the sharpest picture, but LCD are much smaller footprint and lighter. A 32" CRT set is BIG and HEAVY.<br /><br />I would look for a wide screen LCD set by Sony or another leading brand.<br /><br />Did some serious shopping just a few months ago and found both the best selection and the best prices at Circuit City.<br /><br />Good luck.

 

[eurolarva]

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We just got a 36 inch Sony HD tv with a tube. As JB mentioned you need to go HD. The lcds have crap for side angle and are alot pricer then the tube ones. The downside is the sony I bought weighs 250 lbs and was a bear to get up on the wall unit. If we sell this house the TV is staying. Also keep in mind if you go with a HD set you will need new cables for your DVD and playstation that are HD compatable. They run about 80 bucks for the dvd and 40 for the playstation.

 

[Boomyal]

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Real Poor, 1000 bucks isn't gonna get you into the new melinnea. If that is your strict budget you are going to have to stick to a CRT. The good news is that 32" flat screen TVs can be had for under 600 bucks.<br /><br />I bought a Sony 32" Flat screen about 3-4 years ago. That was close to 1K but I've seen some good names lately for, as I said, under 600.<br /><br />I have, however, since moved on to a 43" rear projection Toshiba. I have a moderate size family room with about 11-12 radius to the seating area. Even though the picture is technically not as good as a CRT, I could never go back. You'd probably have to spend about $1500 to go there.

 

[Reel Poor]

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I think this is the one we were lookin at Saturday<br /><br />Any opinions?<br /><br />Does this tvs format show a black space at the top and bottom of the screen?

 

[fixin]

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Just don't buy RCA,we have a 32 that's less than a year old and has been worked on three times now and still has power issues.

 

[aspeck]

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Last November I bought a 27" Panasonic flat screen with a built in DVD player and VCR and virtual surround sound. Was not for the main viewing, so I went cheap. Paid about $450 for it at Sears and I am really impressed. The sound is GREAT - has caught me checking behind me for the source of sound on a couple of occasions now - the picture quality is decent, and the price was great. $ for $, I am impressed with it.

 

[Boomyal]

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Can't go wrong with the Sony. 30" is pretty puny tho.

 

[Reel Poor]

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Thanks for all the replys.<br /><br />

Posted by Boomyal<br /> 30" is pretty puny tho.

Its really not to puny for the bedroom tho. Were watchin a 27" now. <br /><br />Have a 54" in the livingroom.

 

[JB]

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That Sony looks like the ticket, RP.

 

[cart7]

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The Sony will be a good set for you RP.<br /><br />As for LCD's. They are right now, the priciest format out there even out-distancing Plasma and I find them detestable. The lCD formula has been around quite a few years and they still can't get rid of pixel lag nor get very good black saturation. <br /><br />Plasma's are OK but still pricey. Like the LCD's, they have problems rendering pure black area's of a picture. They also generate a great deal of heat. <br /><br />If I was going to go with a HD projection right now I'd stay with a DLP, probably Samsung. I'd skip the LCD rear projo's, same problem with pixel lag.