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School · 11-17-2008, 12:42 PM

Hello all and thanks for looking at my post.. I have a good friend of mine who is looking to jump into the hd realm.. Im looking for some advice on what to tell him.. Hes looking to spend about 3000 max and would like something around 46in to 52in.. Thanks

BACsader · 11-17-2008, 12:54 PM

What are his viewing conditions? Is he willing to get a plasma. Any other criterion?

School · 11-17-2008, 12:56 PM

yes he is willing to get a plazma. I told him to also get a PS3 for a Blu Ray Player. Im a Sony man but i will only recommend him buying a XBR 8 lol

BACsader · 11-17-2008, 01:35 PM

To be honest, for the money, I cannot justify anyone spending that much money on that TV. It was good, but I don't feel it was as good as the best plasmas. If he doesn't game and wants the best picture, I think we are at the point where it is better to have standalone BD players. In the low $2000 range, he can have a 50 panasonic plasma that is THX certified. The model number is TH-50PZ800U.

School · 11-17-2008, 05:57 PM

any other suggestions? gaming will be a issue. he would like to play some games on his tv and have very good image quality

crackinhedz · 11-17-2008, 06:01 PM

tell him to go to a tweeter.com location (actual store) if they have one in his area, and have him look into a Pioneer Plasma.

if they dont have one in his area, look online for a Pioneer 5020. Might find one for a good price.

Other than a Pioneer plasma, perhaps a Panasonic PZ800U/850U

obiwopkenobi62 · 11-17-2008, 06:06 PM

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Blu-ray Fanatic · 11-17-2008, 06:19 PM

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Originally Posted by School

Hello all and thanks for looking at my post.. I have a good friend of mine who is looking to jump into the hd realm.. Im looking for some advice on what to tell him.. Hes looking to spend about 3000 max and would like something around 46in to 52in.. Thanks

Your friend can get a top-notch HDTV and a PS3 for less than $2000 with special financing to save some bucks. With the extra $1000, they can give it to me (give to the poor)

J/K. Your friend can buy a receiver and some speakers along with a couple blu-rays

SellmeyourDVD · 11-17-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by School

yes he is willing to get a plazma. I told him to also get a PS3 for a Blu Ray Player. Im a Sony man but i will only recommend him buying a XBR 8 lol

If he wants a good LED LCD than he should get the ln46a950- it is in his price range.

I know i'm getting the 55inch in two years when i'm done with school

School · 11-17-2008, 07:30 PM

ok thanks guys i will run it by him and see what he thinks.. He told me he likes samsung and i recommended the Touch Of Colors

11-17-2008, 12:42 PM	#1
School Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:299 Trading Score:7	3000 HDTV Budget Suggestions Hello all and thanks for looking at my post.. I have a good friend of mine who is looking to jump into the hd realm.. Im looking for some advice on what to tell him.. Hes looking to spend about 3000 max and would like something around 46in to 52in.. Thanks

11-17-2008, 05:57 PM	#5
School Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:299 Trading Score:7	any other suggestions? gaming will be a issue. he would like to play some games on his tv and have very good image quality Last edited by School; 11-17-2008 at 06:02 PM.

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11-17-2008, 12:54 PM	#2
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	What are his viewing conditions? Is he willing to get a plasma. Any other criterion?

11-17-2008, 12:56 PM	#3
School Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:299 Trading Score:7	yes he is willing to get a plazma. I told him to also get a PS3 for a Blu Ray Player. Im a Sony man but i will only recommend him buying a XBR 8 lol

11-17-2008, 01:35 PM	#4
BACsader Expert Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Cooper City FL Home Theater Gallery:29 Blu-ray collection:72 Blu-ray reviews:9 Trading Score:1	To be honest, for the money, I cannot justify anyone spending that much money on that TV. It was good, but I don't feel it was as good as the best plasmas. If he doesn't game and wants the best picture, I think we are at the point where it is better to have standalone BD players. In the low $2000 range, he can have a 50 panasonic plasma that is THX certified. The model number is TH-50PZ800U.

11-17-2008, 06:01 PM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	tell him to go to a tweeter.com location (actual store) if they have one in his area, and have him look into a Pioneer Plasma. if they dont have one in his area, look online for a Pioneer 5020. Might find one for a good price. Other than a Pioneer plasma, perhaps a Panasonic PZ800U/850U

11-17-2008, 06:06 PM	#7
obiwopkenobi62 Blu-ray Samurai Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Deatsville, Al Home Theater Gallery:531 Blu-ray collection:1143 DVD collection:62 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:6	Check my sig. Great all around for Blus and Gaming. Cost me 2,400.00 at Amazon.com

11-17-2008, 07:30 PM	#10
School Power Member Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:11 Blu-ray collection:299 Trading Score:7	ok thanks guys i will run it by him and see what he thinks.. He told me he likes samsung and i recommended the Touch Of Colors

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