Which TV would you suggest?

I Vtec, do you? · 03-23-2008, 06:24 AM

Me and my two friends are renting a house next year and a TV is the main thing on our budget lol.

We're looking to spend about $250/person, so around $750 in total.

None of us are super high-tech people that demand the clearest, highest quality picture - we just want something that looks good and is big. I think a 40" would be the smallest any of us would want.

Is the budget too low? For a while we were tempted to just buy a big old rear-projection TV just so we could get a 50" for cheaps but we decided that was a poor choice lol. Are we gonna have to settle for a 30" or so instead? Don't really wanna buy it used since that's too much of a role of the dice.

Jardiniboy · 03-23-2008, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by I Vtec, do you?

Me and my two friends are renting a house next year and a TV is the main thing on our budget lol.

We're looking to spend about $250/person, so around $750 in total.

None of us are super high-tech people that demand the clearest, highest quality picture - we just want something that looks good and is big. I think a 40" would be the smallest any of us would want.

Is the budget too low? For a while we were tempted to just buy a big old rear-projection TV just so we could get a 50" for cheaps but we decided that was a poor choice lol. Are we gonna have to settle for a 30" or so instead? Don't really wanna buy it used since that's too much of a role of the dice.

Seriously for a 40" $750 is not gonna cut it. Since most 40" are already starting at the 1K mark. The 30" televisions kinda pushing it for your guys kind of budget because IMO if I'm spend that much on a television I would buy the extended warranty unless you guys buy it at sam's club.

Also, don't buy a television used because you guys a desperate for a big TV. You guys don't want to spend $750 for something that will break in a few months.

I Vtec, do you? · 03-23-2008, 08:16 AM

Well my bro almost (circuit city ran out) got a high end sony that was like 42" for under a grand when it was on sale, so I figured for $750 we could get a comparable size for a t.v that wasn't as expensive as sony.

And I already said no to the used tv, I don't want something that could just stop working with no warranty.

Socali914 · 03-23-2008, 12:36 PM

check out vizio lcd or plasma's probably get one for around taht price range for a 42" if you shop around like costco or online. i have a 47" lcd and had a 42" plasma and best bang for your buck. i dont care for olevia which is another bargain brand.

anavrin351 · 03-23-2008, 12:44 PM

Sony, Samsung and Toshiba got the best rating for overall. I like the samsungs the most. But you can never go wrong with a sony either. They last a long time. If i were you i would get the money together, then just wait for a big sale and keep your eyes open. If you have a while to wait.

Johnold · 03-23-2008, 12:49 PM

At about 2300 dollars, IMO (I) would get myself and suggest you getting would be the 46" SHARP Aqous LCD 1080p HDTV. I'm telling you, it's worth the money. Secondly, anything like this^that TOSHIBA makes aswell. Toshiba is the highest quality socond to SHARP when it comes to HDTV LCD Tv's.

e60.deluxe · 03-23-2008, 12:50 PM

750 is tought
Vanns.com: Sony KDF37H1000 37" 1080p 3LCD Projection HDTV (KDF-37H1000) Features

taz1328 · 03-23-2008, 01:06 PM

yeah, $750 is going to be tough. IMO, a tv is a pretty big purchase and if you're gonna do it, do it right. There's nothing like spending $750 on a tv, having it break, and having to spend more money to get it repaired or buy a new one. You'll save money in the long run if you get a good quality one.

The tvs from the previous posts (sony, samsung, toshiba, sharp) are good ones to check out. My family has a samsung and 40" LCD and it's really nice.

Adlh29 · 03-23-2008, 01:11 PM

I have an Olevia 32" HD TV that I got at Circuit City for a realy good price. I really love the tv. I got it for my Xbox360 but later hooked up an HD cable box to it. The picture quality is amazing and is comparible to my friends Toshibas' ect. I also learned that Syntax Brillian, the company that owns Olevia, is based out of Arizona. I got my tv for around 500$. Go for Olevia if you can find one, you won't be dissapointed. Good luck with your search, if you are like I am, spending a day shopping for HD tv's will be a dream come true.

Here is a link for some specs. Olevia High Definition Televisions - HDTV - 432V LCD HDTV

I Vtec, do you? · 03-23-2008, 01:33 PM

Talked to my friends earlier and they said they're willing to do $300 max if that means we can get a decent T.V. So I guess our new budget is $900. I'm just gonna wait out best buy / Circuit City for one of their amazing sales, might be waiting until the holidays tho :S

hmodel88 · 03-23-2008, 01:33 PM

check out dealnews.com
thats would be the best place to look and they
update it at least a few times a day and every day as well.
dealnews.com - Find the lowest prices and coupons on computers, laptops, digital cameras, iPods, MP3 players, HDTV

anavrin351 · 03-23-2008, 05:12 PM

online is probably your best bet.

Since when did SHARP become a good TV? I heard that somewhere else but a called BS on them

Adlh29 · 03-23-2008, 05:21 PM

Also a good way to get a good price on a tv is to buy a display model. You can really save a lot of money by buying a tv that has been on display in the store. People will tell you not to do this because the tv will "burn out soon" but this isnt true. Even a display model will likely have 95% of it's life left.

Liquid · 03-23-2008, 05:21 PM

I recommend Samsung, you might be able to find a 32" inch 720p hdtv for about $850 dollars but I doubt you will find anything for less unless you go with some cheap no name brands that might fall apart on you in less than a year.

HondaFamilyMan · 03-24-2008, 11:45 AM

I got a Sharp Aquos 32" 720p LCD set for $700. Best value out there imo. It has 6000:1 contrast ratio, makes for an unbelievable picture. Works awesome with my PS2.

p.s. I bought it early morning on Black Friday last year. They currently retail for $800 - $900.

I Vtec, do you? · 03-24-2008, 11:47 AM

^^ I beleive that was the TV circuit city had an amazing deal on, but I think it was a 42" for under a grand.

volvo9 · 03-24-2008, 12:23 PM

What are you guys going to do when one of you moves on? Who gets the tv, have you thought of that? Putting your money togeather sounds like a good idea till someone wants to move out and you have to figure out what to do with the tv since he's bitching he paid for part of it and won't be using it anymore.

I picked up a 3 year old 55" non hd projection tv fro $250 a few weeks ago, they are everywhere since everyones upgrading to HD.

e60.deluxe · 03-24-2008, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by volvo9

I picked up a 3 year old 55" non hd projection tv fro $250 a few weeks ago, they are everywhere since everyones upgrading to HD.

i would get an HD projection TV for not much more. first gen HD sets from like 2001 or 2002, which do 1080i (no 720p or 1080P) should do fine for HDTV, unless you have blue ray or a ps3/360 system.

I Vtec, do you? · 03-24-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvo9

What are you guys going to do when one of you moves on? Who gets the tv, have you thought of that? Putting your money togeather sounds like a good idea till someone wants to move out and you have to figure out what to do with the tv since he's bitching he paid for part of it and won't be using it anymore.

We're gonna be living together for the next 3 years. Once that time comes, we'll just sell it and split the cash

hmodel88 · 03-24-2008, 04:48 PM

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03-23-2008, 06:24 AM	#1 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,953 iTrader: 9 / 100%	Which TV would you suggest? Me and my two friends are renting a house next year and a TV is the main thing on our budget lol. We're looking to spend about $250/person, so around $750 in total. None of us are super high-tech people that demand the clearest, highest quality picture - we just want something that looks good and is big. I think a 40" would be the smallest any of us would want. Is the budget too low? For a while we were tempted to just buy a big old rear-projection TV just so we could get a 50" for cheaps but we decided that was a poor choice lol. Are we gonna have to settle for a 30" or so instead? Don't really wanna buy it used since that's too much of a role of the dice.

03-23-2008, 01:11 PM	#9 (permalink)
Adlh29 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 756 Adam iTrader: 6 / 100%	I have an Olevia 32" HD TV that I got at Circuit City for a realy good price. I really love the tv. I got it for my Xbox360 but later hooked up an HD cable box to it. The picture quality is amazing and is comparible to my friends Toshibas' ect. I also learned that Syntax Brillian, the company that owns Olevia, is based out of Arizona. I got my tv for around 500$. Go for Olevia if you can find one, you won't be dissapointed. Good luck with your search, if you are like I am, spending a day shopping for HD tv's will be a dream come true. Here is a link for some specs. Olevia High Definition Televisions - HDTV - 432V LCD HDTV Last edited by Adlh29; 03-23-2008 at 01:15 PM.

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03-23-2008, 08:16 AM	#3 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,953 iTrader: 9 / 100%	Well my bro almost (circuit city ran out) got a high end sony that was like 42" for under a grand when it was on sale, so I figured for $750 we could get a comparable size for a t.v that wasn't as expensive as sony. And I already said no to the used tv, I don't want something that could just stop working with no warranty.

03-23-2008, 12:36 PM	#4 (permalink)
Socali914 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: San Gabriel, CA Age: 28 Posts: 592 Brent iTrader: 9 / 100%	check out vizio lcd or plasma's probably get one for around taht price range for a 42" if you shop around like costco or online. i have a 47" lcd and had a 42" plasma and best bang for your buck. i dont care for olevia which is another bargain brand.

03-23-2008, 12:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
anavrin351 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 24 Posts: 2,033 Tyler iTrader: 3 / 100%	Sony, Samsung and Toshiba got the best rating for overall. I like the samsungs the most. But you can never go wrong with a sony either. They last a long time. If i were you i would get the money together, then just wait for a big sale and keep your eyes open. If you have a while to wait.

03-23-2008, 12:49 PM	#6 (permalink)
Johnold Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida Age: 27 Posts: 2,091 John iTrader: 0 / 0%	At about 2300 dollars, IMO (I) would get myself and suggest you getting would be the 46" SHARP Aqous LCD 1080p HDTV. I'm telling you, it's worth the money. Secondly, anything like this^that TOSHIBA makes aswell. Toshiba is the highest quality socond to SHARP when it comes to HDTV LCD Tv's.

03-23-2008, 12:50 PM	#7 (permalink)
e60.deluxe Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Lake Forest, CA Age: 22 Posts: 4,955 iTrader: 3 / 100%	750 is tought Vanns.com: Sony KDF37H1000 37" 1080p 3LCD Projection HDTV (KDF-37H1000) Features

03-23-2008, 01:06 PM	#8 (permalink)
taz1328 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Massachusetts Age: 23 Posts: 147 Eric iTrader: 1 / 100%	yeah, $750 is going to be tough. IMO, a tv is a pretty big purchase and if you're gonna do it, do it right. There's nothing like spending $750 on a tv, having it break, and having to spend more money to get it repaired or buy a new one. You'll save money in the long run if you get a good quality one. The tvs from the previous posts (sony, samsung, toshiba, sharp) are good ones to check out. My family has a samsung and 40" LCD and it's really nice.

03-23-2008, 01:33 PM	#10 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,953 iTrader: 9 / 100%	Talked to my friends earlier and they said they're willing to do $300 max if that means we can get a decent T.V. So I guess our new budget is $900. I'm just gonna wait out best buy / Circuit City for one of their amazing sales, might be waiting until the holidays tho :S

03-23-2008, 01:33 PM	#11 (permalink)
hmodel88 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 19 Posts: 785 nick iTrader: 1 / 100%	check out dealnews.com thats would be the best place to look and they update it at least a few times a day and every day as well. dealnews.com - Find the lowest prices and coupons on computers, laptops, digital cameras, iPods, MP3 players, HDTV

03-23-2008, 05:12 PM	#12 (permalink)
anavrin351 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Seattle Age: 24 Posts: 2,033 Tyler iTrader: 3 / 100%	online is probably your best bet. Since when did SHARP become a good TV? I heard that somewhere else but a called BS on them

03-23-2008, 05:21 PM	#13 (permalink)
Adlh29 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The Keystone State Posts: 756 Adam iTrader: 6 / 100%	Also a good way to get a good price on a tv is to buy a display model. You can really save a lot of money by buying a tv that has been on display in the store. People will tell you not to do this because the tv will "burn out soon" but this isnt true. Even a display model will likely have 95% of it's life left.

03-23-2008, 05:21 PM	#14 (permalink)
Liquid Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 100 iTrader: 0 / 0%	I recommend Samsung, you might be able to find a 32" inch 720p hdtv for about $850 dollars but I doubt you will find anything for less unless you go with some cheap no name brands that might fall apart on you in less than a year.

03-24-2008, 11:45 AM	#15 (permalink)
HondaFamilyMan Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: The TwinCities Posts: 1,834 Jon iTrader: 7 / 100%	I got a Sharp Aquos 32" 720p LCD set for $700. Best value out there imo. It has 6000:1 contrast ratio, makes for an unbelievable picture. Works awesome with my PS2. p.s. I bought it early morning on Black Friday last year. They currently retail for $800 - $900.

03-24-2008, 11:47 AM	#16 (permalink)
I Vtec, do you? Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: mn Posts: 7,953 iTrader: 9 / 100%	^^ I beleive that was the TV circuit city had an amazing deal on, but I think it was a 42" for under a grand.

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volvo9 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North Attleboro, MA Age: 25 Posts: 2,081 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	What are you guys going to do when one of you moves on? Who gets the tv, have you thought of that? Putting your money togeather sounds like a good idea till someone wants to move out and you have to figure out what to do with the tv since he's bitching he paid for part of it and won't be using it anymore. I picked up a 3 year old 55" non hd projection tv fro $250 a few weeks ago, they are everywhere since everyones upgrading to HD.

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hmodel88 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Fresno, CA Age: 19 Posts: 785 nick iTrader: 1 / 100%	DEALNEWS.com FTMFW