Guest Spittal Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Let me preface this by saying; I'm not a technology idiot at all, in fact I fancy myself a bit of a nerd. That being said, I looking to upgrade from my 28 year old Cathode Ray Tube tv... it's basically the worst. I've just ordered a bunch of HD programming that will be lost if I don't get an HD tv. I sort of missed all the "HD TV" madness because I was too busy learning about cell phones. So, I'm looking for a few things -A good quality tv, none of this Dynex shit. -Around 38-45' in size. -inexpensive, we're both poor students. looking for under 700 possibly. -nice lookin' any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, James Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaosmachine Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 sony bravia works for me. can get at least 42" for under $700 now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rstark Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I have a 42" Vizio I got a couple christmases ago and it rox. I'm pretty sure you can get one around 500-600$ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joyrex Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Here's a great LG 42" 1080P internet-ready for only 729.00 at Amazon (free shipping too): http://www.amazon.com/LG-42LD550-42-Inch-Internet-Applications/dp/B0039RSYQS/ref=sr_du_1_map?s=tv&ie=UTF8&qid=1301686566&sr=1-1 My PriceBlink addon for Chrome tells me it's only 617.99 plus 70.00 shipping at crispdeals.com: http://www.crispdeals.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=42LD550 Or 689.00 with FREE shipping at TVsZone.com: http://www.tvszone.com/i145846-lg-42ld550.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffanyHalderman Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Whatever you do, don't buy an LED. They cost way too much, and I can't tell the difference from the LCD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spittal Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Dude, I love WATMM. Thanks guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Whatever you do, don't buy an LED. They cost way too much, and I can't tell the difference from the LCD. until the backlight goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffanyHalderman Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Whatever you do, don't buy an LED. They cost way too much, and I can't tell the difference from the LCD. until the backlight goes. is the backlight in my new led tv gonna die? jesus, i didnt even know that was possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 LCDs have a flourescent backlight bulb that'll go after a couple years. LEDs don't die, at least not in our lifetime. doesn't mean a shit LED TV won't die of a malfunction or something, though. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiffanyHalderman Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 oh, thanks mr hat. tension elevated and relieved in 2 posts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Npoess Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 LCDs have a flourescent backlight bulb that'll go after a couple years. LEDs don't die, at least not in our lifetime. doesn't mean a shit LED TV won't die of a malfunction or something, though. :) That probaly explains why my screen is making some weird noises, when i'm turning up the volume on the backlight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 LCDs have a flourescent backlight bulb that'll go after a couple years. LEDs don't die, at least not in our lifetime. doesn't mean a shit LED TV won't die of a malfunction or something, though. :) That probaly explains why my screen is making some weird noises, when i'm turning up the volume on the backlight. possibly, or it could simply be the high-voltage circuits (capacitors etc). watch it and see if the noise it makes is related to what colors are currently on-screen. though that happens more with old cathode tube TVs.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Npoess Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Okay thanks, i'll have to check that out. But i'm also thinking of buying a new screen. Bought my current one a couple of years ago, and it's not very good. Don't as stupid as me, and buy your new tv on the internet, always buy it in a store, so you can see it motion before you buy it. But that's kind of obvious i guess Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baph Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I've got a Samsung 46" 1080P LCD from a couple years back, and it's pretty nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hahathhat Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 yeah. we read up on the basics (LED vs LCD vs Plasma etc), went to the store and played elimator. just gradually voted various TVs off the island until there was a winner... it's been a good beast so far, knock on wood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doorjamb Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 1. LED does look noticably better than compact fluorescent LCD. 2. avoid vizio at all costs. LG is a bit better, but if I were in the market I'd look at Sony. I don't watch or own a TV but I do sell/install them by day (shit job, but a guy's gotta eat). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Z_B_Z Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 i bought a 32 inch vizio on clearance not that long ago and im happy with it. i know theyre the budget brand and all but its 1080p and suits my need fine.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rubin Farr Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 I ordered a Samsung from Amazon, now it sits in my bedroom and distracts girls while I sneak up behind and molest their butts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Al Hounos Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Tip: When buying a new TV, always buy one size bigger than you think you want. New TVs tend to shrink after about six months of use. Spring for a 52". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Spittal Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Yeah, I think I'm going to get a LED tv... just I might have to save some more pennies. ): Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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