Want to upgrade to 1080p

[Owen Lol]

This holiday season I was looking to upgrade my 32'' 720p TV to maybe a 40-46'' 1080p TV. Is the upgrade worth it? I really want to experience Bluray to it's maximum potential, but I need to know if the upgrade is worth it. If so, please share a link to a TV you think would suit my needs.

These are the ones I was looking at.

http://www.walmart.com/Vizio-42-Clas...0p/ip/10993796

http://www.walmart.com/Viore-42-Lcd-...55/ip/10803781

http://www.target.com/AOC-Full-High-...%201080p%20LCD

And this is the TV I currently own http://www.amazon.com/LG-32LC2D-wide.../dp/B000FL99DS

Are these TV's any good? Sorry for all the info, but I want no regret when I make the purchase.
Thanks

[4x12]

If you plan on getting something between now and Xmas, i'd say save up a little more and get a real upgrade!! Something like the Panasonic S or G series. These will cost you a few hundred dollars more than the first choice you picked out BUT your getting something that's worth a lot quality wise!

Look into the P42S1 if you can... I've seen them go anywhere between $750 and $899 US online and if you look around you might get a better deal. The X series isnt too bad either... and a little cheaper on the wallet.

If you can afford a 50" then by all means grab one!

[Owen Lol]

Alright thank you very very much I was hoping this thread wouldn't go unnoticed.

[Mahatma]

I would seriously think about going up to 50" or more since a 42" may not be the upgrade you're hoping for.But then again there is the pecuniary matter. . .

Hope you get what you need

[Kryptonic]

42 inch Panasonic plasma. Sears has the S1 on sale for $799 right now. Although the 720p X1 has slightly better blacks, the S1 looks marvelous. But depending on your viewing distance, I would say get the X1 which is going for $599 at Sears. 720p is perfectly fine for anything below 50 inches given you're not sitting two feet from the screen. There's no real difference from 7-8 feet.

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by Mahatma

I would seriously think about going up to 50" or more since a 42" may not be the upgrade you're hoping for.But then again there is the pecuniary matter. . .

Hope you get what you need

42 inches is a pretty big upgrade from 32 inches. Since he's been living with 32 inches for awhile, he'll be more than happy with the size of a 42 incher.

[blarneyrubble]

I agree--you should save a little bit more and get a good quality tv. Something like this Panasonic 46pz85 for $899:

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANTH46PZ85U

This TV is last years model but it is awesome.

[Owen Lol]

Here's a question for you. Should I get a 42'' 1080p TV. Or a 720p 50''?

[Kryptonic]

Originally Posted by Owen Lol

Here's a question for you. Should I get a 42'' 1080p TV. Or a 720p 50''?

Just depends on how big you want to go. They'll both be around the same price. Sears as the 42 inch S1 for $799 and I believe the 50 inch X1 is the same price. 720p at 50 inches will likely be noticeable at closer than 8 feet. How far are you sitting from your television? Blu-Ray's will still look marvelous on a 720p set, so don't think that you're "settling" at all, and there's really not much of a difference. It all depends on which is more important - the size or the resolution.

[Owen Lol]

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

Just depends on how big you want to go. They'll both be around the same price. Sears as the 42 inch S1 for $799 and I believe the 50 inch X1 is the same price. 720p at 50 inches will likely be noticeable at closer than 8 feet. How far are you sitting from your television? Blu-Ray's will still look marvelous on a 720p set, so don't think that you're "settling" at all, and there's really not much of a difference. It all depends on which is more important - the size or the resolution.

These are the two I was considering.

50'' - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218065984669

42'' - http://www.walmart.com/Vizio-42-Clas...0p/ip/10993796

[blarneyrubble]

Originally Posted by Owen Lol

These are the two I was considering.

50'' - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218065984669

42'' - http://www.walmart.com/Vizio-42-Clas...0p/ip/10993796

Sears has a 50" Panasonic for $799.99. Panasonic is rated by most to be a better plasma than samsung.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_1...d=panasonic+50

[Owen Lol]

So do you think I should go with the 50''?

[blarneyrubble]

Originally Posted by Owen Lol

So do you think I should go with the 50''?

I don't see a big enough difference between 720p and 1080p on a 42 inch tv at my 8 foot distance--but that is me. So the only reason I would buy a 1080p 42" tv would be for the better black levels, contrast, ect.

How far away will you be sitting?

[Owen Lol]

Maybe about 6-10 feet.

[blarneyrubble]

Originally Posted by Owen Lol

Maybe about 6-10 feet.

I personally would go with a 50". What do you think your budget will be--$800?

[Owen Lol]

Yeah that's probably the maximum I'm gonna spend. So you think the 50''?

[blarneyrubble]

Originally Posted by Owen Lol

Yeah that's probably the maximum I'm gonna spend. So you think the 50''?

Tough choice but I would say 50".

[Owen Lol]

Alright thanks. I'll keep my eyes open, I'm sure there'll be many holiday sails.

[blarneyrubble]

Sears usually has the best non web prices on plasmas.

[4x12]

Originally Posted by Owen Lol

These are the two I was considering.

50'' - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218065984669

Funny you should mention that one.... I just picked up the 42" version of it for the bedroom and dude its plenty big!! I had a 32" CRT in there (look in my gallery old setup) and its still huge next to it. Read my last thread https://forum.blu-ray.com/showthread...=115358&page=6 I was going through the same thing between a 32" or 42" plasma or LCD!! I had a $700 budget and went over it by $100 flat... and i am really happy I got this one!

Good luck to ya!