Getting new 1080p LCD - Blu-ray Forum

cptnmorgan_1972 · 11-02-2007, 08:30 PM

Long time reader, first time poster.

I am currently in the process of buying a new 1080p TV/monitor. I need any educated suggestion or just opinions.

I have narrowed my searches down to the Sony KDL46XBR4 and the Samsung LNT4671F. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which one might be the better TV/monitor in the long run? Who owns these and could give me the pros and cons of each? Is there anything else that might top these two?

This forum seems to be the best place for avid technology freaks like me to get the answers I am looking for that you just can't find anywhere else.

daisuke149 · 11-02-2007, 08:33 PM

there was a thread just like this earlier in the week.

the xbr4 = winner by almost everyone.

and oh it is the better tv.

plus right now a hella lot cheaper

Grisle · 11-02-2007, 08:33 PM

Here are some opinions already:
Sony XBR4 or Samsun LN-T4071

Although it's the Samsung 40".

jmtaylor200 · 11-02-2007, 08:35 PM

Bought the 46" XBR4 last month and it is easily the best purchase I ever made.

richard lichtenfelt · 11-02-2007, 08:36 PM

Sony took first place in the under 50" lcd or plasma category on J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction survey. In the above 50" the Sony lcds came in second to the much higher priced Pioneer plasmas.
http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/new...spx?ID=2007228

Warrior/Mond · 11-02-2007, 08:43 PM

I did a lot of shopping but I found a great LCD 42 inch from Nu Vision. See for yourself. http://www.nuvision.com/

Grisle · 11-02-2007, 08:44 PM

What's the best deal you've seen on the 46XBR4? I'm really close into talking my wife into letting me get one.

Warrior/Mond · 11-02-2007, 08:46 PM

http://www.nuvision.com/ Great Site! Kick Ass TV !

daisuke149 · 11-02-2007, 08:51 PM

best place ive seen it is sears. till nov 3rd. aka this price ends tomororw night.
2699.99. Also take 250 off if you use your sears card to make the 46xbr4 2449.99 + tax. best deal ive seen anyplace. even compared to alot of places online its cheaper. except you pay tax with sears and shipping with online.

clyon · 11-02-2007, 08:53 PM

Look at the samsung 81's, they got a real good review from cnet:

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...ml?tag=bubbl_2

seto · 11-02-2007, 08:55 PM

Any of the XBR3+ series are great televisions. Any who have purchased them only heap praises on them. They are at much affordable prices than they used to be, especially since the XBR5 line came out.

Grisle · 11-02-2007, 08:57 PM

If I wait until Black Friday I wonder if they will get even cheaper. My wife is probably not ready to move tonight.

Bond007 · 11-02-2007, 08:58 PM

Buy the Sony. I own 2 Sony LCDs and love both of them. My father has a Samsung LCD and loves his, but everytime he visits he says my sony looks better than his Samsung. All are 1080p.

Bond007 · 11-02-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Grisle

If I wait until Black Friday I wonder if they will get even cheaper. My wife is probably not ready to move tonight.

Most of the deals you will see on Black Friday will be on 720p and 1080i tvs. Stores will be trying to get rid of their old stock on these models. However, I'm sure their will be a couple of 1080p sets for sale.

daisuke149 · 11-02-2007, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

Look at the samsung 81's, they got a real good review from cnet:

http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...ml?tag=bubbl_2

thats cnet tho... half their reviews are honestly junk. dont get the 81 series. Alot of samsungs specs are overbloated. like the contrast's. The 81 series had a few issues early on in their production some of which are fixed but in the end its still a new "type" of technology and they are still working out problems.

JimPullan · 11-02-2007, 09:26 PM

My store represents both brands and technologies. In a side by side comparison with the same content playing, the same screen size, the Sony yielded perfect skin tones, the entire color palet was spot on, their is more discernable details in the darker scenes, the black level is also right on. So, from my perspective, and the consumers who come in here, see the difference and opt to the Sony. That is my recommendation to you. If you can, go see the actual units, side by side, then decide. Enjoy!!!

[Jim]

cptnmorgan_1972 · 11-02-2007, 11:31 PM

Thanks for all the responses. I was leaning toward the Sony. Sorry I missed the earlier post about this...

11-02-2007, 08:30 PM	#1
cptnmorgan_1972 Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Rochester, IN Blu-ray collection:100 Trading Score:268	Getting new 1080p LCD Long time reader, first time poster. I am currently in the process of buying a new 1080p TV/monitor. I need any educated suggestion or just opinions. I have narrowed my searches down to the Sony KDL46XBR4 and the Samsung LNT4671F. Does anyone have any suggestions as to which one might be the better TV/monitor in the long run? Who owns these and could give me the pros and cons of each? Is there anything else that might top these two? This forum seems to be the best place for avid technology freaks like me to get the answers I am looking for that you just can't find anywhere else.

11-02-2007, 08:43 PM	#6
Warrior/Mond New Member Member since:Oct 2007	Best LCD Period ! I did a lot of shopping but I found a great LCD 42 inch from Nu Vision. See for yourself. http://www.nuvision.com/

11-02-2007, 08:46 PM	#8
Warrior/Mond New Member Member since:Oct 2007	Best LCD Hands down http://www.nuvision.com/ Great Site! Kick Ass TV !

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11-02-2007, 08:33 PM	#2
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	there was a thread just like this earlier in the week. the xbr4 = winner by almost everyone. and oh it is the better tv. plus right now a hella lot cheaper

11-02-2007, 08:33 PM	#3
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	Here are some opinions already: Sony XBR4 or Samsun LN-T4071 Although it's the Samsung 40".

11-02-2007, 08:35 PM	#4
jmtaylor200 Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Plainville, CT 4K collection:22 Blu-ray collection:1053 DVD collection:390	Bought the 46" XBR4 last month and it is easily the best purchase I ever made.

11-02-2007, 08:36 PM	#5
richard lichtenfelt Power Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:I'm not drunk, I'm just tired cause I been up all night drinking. Blu-ray reviews:3	Sony took first place in the under 50" lcd or plasma category on J.D. Power & Associates customer satisfaction survey. In the above 50" the Sony lcds came in second to the much higher priced Pioneer plasmas. http://www.jdpower.com/corporate/new...spx?ID=2007228

11-02-2007, 08:44 PM	#7
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	What's the best deal you've seen on the 46XBR4? I'm really close into talking my wife into letting me get one.

11-02-2007, 08:51 PM	#9
daisuke149 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007	best place ive seen it is sears. till nov 3rd. aka this price ends tomororw night. 2699.99. Also take 250 off if you use your sears card to make the 46xbr4 2449.99 + tax. best deal ive seen anyplace. even compared to alot of places online its cheaper. except you pay tax with sears and shipping with online.

11-02-2007, 08:53 PM	#10
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	Look at the samsung 81's, they got a real good review from cnet: http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...ml?tag=bubbl_2

11-02-2007, 08:55 PM	#11
seto Senior Member Member since:Jul 2007 Blu-ray reviews:1	Any of the XBR3+ series are great televisions. Any who have purchased them only heap praises on them. They are at much affordable prices than they used to be, especially since the XBR5 line came out.

11-02-2007, 08:57 PM	#12
Grisle Power Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Northern California 4K collection:18 Blu-ray collection:18 Trading Score:12	If I wait until Black Friday I wonder if they will get even cheaper. My wife is probably not ready to move tonight.

11-02-2007, 08:58 PM	#13
Bond007 Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray collection:195 Blu-ray reviews:6	Buy the Sony. I own 2 Sony LCDs and love both of them. My father has a Samsung LCD and loves his, but everytime he visits he says my sony looks better than his Samsung. All are 1080p.

11-02-2007, 09:26 PM	#16
JimPullan Senior Member Member since:Jun 2006 Location:Ocala, FL	My store represents both brands and technologies. In a side by side comparison with the same content playing, the same screen size, the Sony yielded perfect skin tones, the entire color palet was spot on, their is more discernable details in the darker scenes, the black level is also right on. So, from my perspective, and the consumers who come in here, see the difference and opt to the Sony. That is my recommendation to you. If you can, go see the actual units, side by side, then decide. Enjoy!!! [Jim]

11-02-2007, 11:31 PM	#17
cptnmorgan_1972 Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Rochester, IN Blu-ray collection:100 Trading Score:268	Thanks for all the responses. I was leaning toward the Sony. Sorry I missed the earlier post about this...

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