LED/LCD Flatscreen TV

[Veloce-Fino]

I don't know if anyone can say that without knowing the OP's needs. Is this going to be used in a room that gets tons of sun? Plasma may not be the best choice there.

Plasma is better for direct sun viewing? If he is in a high sun area Plasma would be the better choice.

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(while deal lasts)

Vizio... meh. Terrible customer service. If you have any problems you are on your own. it may be an LCD and it may be 1080p but I doubt it looks as goos. The panels Vizio uses are a LOT cheaper than those that samsung/panasonic uses.

[IZ]

I like how it changes to IZ.

Yeah, I didn't overlook that!!   

[mitt]

IZ - the title of thread has a couple mistakes - what you are looking for are flat panel, not flat screen. Flat screen have been around for 20 years..   And it is lcd not ldc 

TV's have gone through a heck of an evolution in the last 10 years.  10 years ago, almost all TV's were disposable.  Along came HDTV's that were projection and flat panel plasma for 2000 to 10000 dollars, and the TV repairmen thought they were back in business.  Fast forward to today, and TV's are getting so cheap again for the technology, I just assume you will buy it and throw it away when it breaks.  That low cost comes in a sacrifice for part replacement and customer service.

Most pictures now a days are so good, it is subjective to try and rank them.  Pick out what you like for features and budget    Like I said before though, built in google TV would be on my must have list.


mitt (owner of a several thousand dollar first gen hitachi HDTV that can't believe how cheap things have got)

[derby]

The panels Vizio uses are a LOT cheaper than those that samsung/panasonic uses.

iirc, vizio uses lg panels.

[IZ]

IZ - the title of thread has a couple mistakes - what you are looking for are flat panel, not flat screen. Flat screen have been around for 20 years..   And it is lcd not ldc 

TV's have gone through a heck of an evolution in the last 10 years.  10 years ago, almost all TV's were disposable.  Along came HDTV's that were projection and flat panel plasma for 2000 to 10000 dollars, and the TV repairmen thought they were back in business.  Fast forward to today, and TV's are getting so cheap again for the technology, I just assume you will buy it and throw it away when it breaks.  That low cost comes in a sacrifice for part replacement and customer service.
Most pictures now a days are so good, it is subjective to try and rank them.  Pick out what you like for features and budget    Like I said before though, built in google TV would be on my must have list.
mitt (owner of a several thousand dollar first gen hitachi HDTV that can't believe how cheap things have got)

Nit..better yet..Mitt Picker! 

I've had flat screens in the past.  I currently have two LCD flat panels.  I believe they are about 4-5 years old.  In the past year, I've noticed each screen has some faded areas in the picture.  Hence, the reason for a new TV.  The TV I was looking at had an LED/LCD screen.  I would like a 46" screen mainly to watch movies.  I'd like to keep the purchase <$1K (which would also include the wall mounting system).

           

[djrashonal]

i bought my wallmount for my 27" Imac and my 50" LCD from Monoprice.com. ($30 and $50 respectively for the mounts) .... they are great products and super cheap, compared to the similar stuff BB sells for 150-200!

[rgramjet]

OK..those must have been the problems I was hearing about with the plasmas a couple years back.

MrStevens..I have two windows in the kitchen that are facing west in my current townhome.  I live in PHX.  Obviously, lots of sunlight.  It will be shining in but I typically shut the blinds when the TV is on at night.     

If lots of sunlight, don't go plasma. 

I've got the Samsung 58" plasma in my family room.  The room gets medium sun and the reflection is annoying.  I'll move it downstairs after I finish the basement and replace it with an LED/LCD.

[mitt]

iirc, vizio uses lg panels.

I think there are only a couple panel manufactures.  Samsung is the 800lb gorilla.

mitt

[IZ]

i bought my wallmount for my 27" Imac and my 50" LCD from Monoprice.com. ($30 and $50 respectively for the mounts) .... they are great products and super cheap, compared to the similar stuff BB sells for 150-200!

The living room/dining room and kitchen are a long, rectanglular box.  One can't see the screen from the kitchen because it's at a 90* angle.  I'm looking for a mount where the TV can be angled out.  The fully adjustable mount I saw at BB was $129.  Do the wallmounts you have do that D?  


Thanks for the heads up on the plasma RG!

[derby]

I think there are only a couple panel manufactures.  Samsung is the 800lb gorilla.

mitt

yup, just a handful... the big difference these days are the video processing/backing electronics.

[djrashonal]

The living room/dining room and kitchen are a long, rectanglular box.  One can't see the screen from the kitchen because it's at a 90* angle.  I'm looking for a mount where the TV can be angled out.  The fully adjustable mount I saw at BB was $129.  Do the wallmounts you have do that D?  


Thanks for the heads up on the plasma RG!

why yes, yes it does! depending on the size of the tv you get....

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=6199&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=4562&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=6200&seq=1&format=2

http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=108&cp_id=10828&cs_id=1082806&p_id=3725&seq=1&format=2

all under 60 bucks!

[IZ]

 

[mitt]

yup, just a handful... the big difference these days are the video processing/backing electronics.

Once you hit a certain refresh, resolution, and number of colors, the returns diminish.  Do you know why electricity is 60Hz in the US and has been for a 100+ years?


mitt

[Jobu]

Plasma is better for direct sun viewing? If he is in a high sun area Plasma would be the better choice.

From my direct experience with a plasma, if sunlight is hitting the screen, the only EM waves I see are the ones reflecting off the screen.

I wouldn't buy another plasma.  I think they are only still around because they are cheaper to make now, and people who don't know a lot, hear plasma and still think they are some uber-awesome, state-of-the-art TV that you can hang on the wall.

The newest argument is going to be about refresh rate, especially for sports viewing:  120 Hz (now common) versus 240 Hz.  Is it worth the extra money, probably not, but a year or so ago, 1080p wasn't worth the extra bucks either.

[IZ]

So an LED or LCD/LED flatpanel with 1080p/240hz is what I want I should be looking for?