Best TV to buy with a $1200 cap. - Blu-ray Forum

10lbMoustache · 08-10-2009, 04:48 AM

I'm looking to upgrade my dinky 19" Insignia room TV to something bigger and better since I'm moving out of my current apartment and into a double I'll be using as a single. That means I won't have my room mates 42in Westington in my main room anymore.

I have no clue what to start out on and I don't want to go crazy yet so I'm putting a cap on myself at $1200 and ideally just want to instead stay around the $800-$1200 range. I've noticed so many wide ranges of price and size etc which just made me realize I need some help.

SlmShdy1 · 08-10-2009, 05:42 AM

The best bang for you buck will most likely be a plasma. You can get a 50" 720p Panasonic for around $1,000.

What size range are you looking for? DLP, LCD or plasma?

10lbMoustache · 08-10-2009, 06:06 AM

Im not sure on the size. I do know I don't want to go below 40in really and would like a higher end of the scale in 40in to 50in. I'm also not sure about where to go, DLP's worry me about the whole rainbow effect and my friend recently bought a really nice Sony Bravia, don't know what kind, and when we were watching a movie on it during the opining sequence/credits it switched from scenery to black credits for a while and the tv had problems with that and its adjusting for its black levels so thats got me all confused.

Kryptonic · 08-10-2009, 09:59 AM

If you have a Sams Club card, you can get a 42 inch Panasonic plasma for $650 and a 50 inch for $800.

Sears usually has prices that are pretty close to the Sams prices. You can not price match since technically they have different mode numbers, but for all intents and purposes, they're the same televisions.

xneox · 08-10-2009, 10:48 AM

Stick with 1080p. If not, you'll just find yourself wishing you had in six months.

If you absolutely can't breach the $1200 mark, buy this one.

46" Panasonic G10 - $1170 shipped

But if you can convince yourself to stretch it, buy this one and you will be happy for a very, very long time.

50" Panasonic G10 - $1295 shipped

These displays are the affordable ones everyone's talking about. You won't be disappointed with either one...but for only $125 disparity, you'd be absolutely insane to buy the 46" IMHO.

xneox · 08-10-2009, 10:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

but for all intents and purposes, they're the same televisions.

Actually, the 'warehouse models' are not the same displays...at least, not in the case of Panasonic.

blarneyrubble · 08-10-2009, 11:17 AM

Panasonic TC-p50s1 at Best Buy for $1199.99. 1080p plasma.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218064394819

xneox · 08-10-2009, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blarneyrubble

Panasonic TC-p50s1 at Best Buy for $1199.99. 1080p plasma.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218064394819

For $95 more, go with the G10 I posted.

The S1 is a good set, but if the V10 is the King, the G10 is easily the Prince, and for only $95, it's a no-brainer.

Kryptonic · 08-10-2009, 01:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xneox

Actually, the 'warehouse models' are not the same displays...at least, not in the case of Panasonic.

Yes, you are correct. The Sams version lacks a third HDMI input and the panel may be a different one than in the standard one, but outside of that, they're pretty much the same from my understanding. But you also get a lifetime return policy. So it kind of evens out.

But I've seen the X1 at Sears for around $650-$700. It's 720p, but at 42 inches, you won't be able to tell any difference from normal viewing distances. Save a few bucks and buy some Blu-Ray's.

But of course if you want 1080p, the 42 inch G10 can be had for around $1,000.

gvatty · 08-10-2009, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xneox

For $95 more, go with the G10 I posted.

The S1 is a good set, but if the V10 is the King, the G10 is easily the Prince, and for only $95, it's a no-brainer.

Tell me what is wrong with this picture. I don't get it.

http://www.olimek.com/product_info.p...ducts_id=64657

Kryptonic · 08-10-2009, 02:37 PM

Wow. Almost seems to good to be true.

TheZoof · 08-10-2009, 02:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gvatty

Tell me what is wrong with this picture. I don't get it.

http://www.olimek.com/product_info.p...ducts_id=64657

NOW that is a deal.

10lbMoustache · 08-10-2009, 03:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kryptonic

If you have a Sams Club card, you can get a 42 inch Panasonic plasma for $650 and a 50 inch for $800.

Sears usually has prices that are pretty close to the Sams prices. You can not price match since technically they have different mode numbers, but for all intents and purposes, they're the same televisions.

I feared having to go back into the belly of that beast ever since I stopped working there but I figured I would have to check out there TV deals with all the ones I helped customers carry out of the stores.

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color because its listed on amazon for 899 and it pretty much seems like a steal but I don't know, any opinion?

Lavalamp · 08-10-2009, 03:15 PM

Has anyone heard of these people. Olimek, because if this is real i'm maxin out my card tonight.

xneox · 08-10-2009, 03:17 PM

Blocked at work...what is the deal?

xneox · 08-10-2009, 03:24 PM

It seems others are also checking out this olimek.com site, and it's looking like they're a scam site.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=762147

Most times, if it seems too good to be true, it is.

xneox · 08-10-2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 10lbMoustache

I was wondering if anyone knew anything about the Samsung LN40B550 40-Inch 1080p LCD HDTV with Red Touch of Color because its listed on amazon for 899 and it pretty much seems like a steal but I don't know, any opinion?

You'd be happier with an equally-priced plasma.

Edit: 42" Panasonic G10 - $960 shipped

My_Two_Cents · 08-10-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lavalamp

Has anyone heard of these people. Olimek, because if this is real i'm maxin out my card tonight.

From what I've read, the sight is a scam. Remember, if the deal seems too good to be true, it most likely is. There's not much on the Web, which tells me the site is new. Here's what I've found:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=762147

My_Two_Cents · 08-10-2009, 03:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by xneox

You'd be happier with an equally-priced plasma.

Edit: 42" Panasonic G10 - $960 shipped

xneox · 08-10-2009, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ricshoe

From what I've read, the sight is a scam. Remember, if the deal seems too good to be true, it most likely is. There's not much on the Web, which tells me the site is new. Here's what I've found:

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=762147

Get out of my head!

Quote:

Originally Posted by xneox

It seems others are also checking out this olimek.com site, and it's looking like they're a scam site.

http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=762147

Most times, if it seems too good to be true, it is.

08-10-2009, 04:48 AM	#1
10lbMoustache Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:chicago Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:36	Best TV to buy with a $1200 cap. I'm looking to upgrade my dinky 19" Insignia room TV to something bigger and better since I'm moving out of my current apartment and into a double I'll be using as a single. That means I won't have my room mates 42in Westington in my main room anymore. I have no clue what to start out on and I don't want to go crazy yet so I'm putting a cap on myself at $1200 and ideally just want to instead stay around the $800-$1200 range. I've noticed so many wide ranges of price and size etc which just made me realize I need some help. Last edited by 10lbMoustache; 08-10-2009 at 05:17 AM.

08-10-2009, 10:48 AM	#5
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	Stick with 1080p. If not, you'll just find yourself wishing you had in six months. If you absolutely can't breach the $1200 mark, buy this one. 46" Panasonic G10 - $1170 shipped But if you can convince yourself to stretch it, buy this one and you will be happy for a very, very long time. 50" Panasonic G10 - $1295 shipped These displays are the affordable ones everyone's talking about. You won't be disappointed with either one...but for only $125 disparity, you'd be absolutely insane to buy the 46" IMHO. Last edited by xneox; 08-10-2009 at 10:51 AM.

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08-10-2009, 05:42 AM	#2
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	The best bang for you buck will most likely be a plasma. You can get a 50" 720p Panasonic for around $1,000. What size range are you looking for? DLP, LCD or plasma?

08-10-2009, 06:06 AM	#3
10lbMoustache Junior Member Member since:Sep 2008 Location:chicago Home Theater Gallery:9 Blu-ray collection:36	Im not sure on the size. I do know I don't want to go below 40in really and would like a higher end of the scale in 40in to 50in. I'm also not sure about where to go, DLP's worry me about the whole rainbow effect and my friend recently bought a really nice Sony Bravia, don't know what kind, and when we were watching a movie on it during the opining sequence/credits it switched from scenery to black credits for a while and the tv had problems with that and its adjusting for its black levels so thats got me all confused.

08-10-2009, 09:59 AM	#4
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	If you have a Sams Club card, you can get a 42 inch Panasonic plasma for $650 and a 50 inch for $800. Sears usually has prices that are pretty close to the Sams prices. You can not price match since technically they have different mode numbers, but for all intents and purposes, they're the same televisions.

08-10-2009, 11:17 AM	#7
blarneyrubble Active Member Member since:Apr 2009 Location:Greenville Blu-ray collection:186	Panasonic TC-p50s1 at Best Buy for $1199.99. 1080p plasma. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218064394819

08-10-2009, 02:37 PM	#11
Kryptonic Suspended Member since:Jul 2009 Trading Score:45	Wow. Almost seems to good to be true.

08-10-2009, 03:15 PM	#14
Lavalamp Member Member since:Jan 2009 Home Theater Gallery:10	Has anyone heard of these people. Olimek, because if this is real i'm maxin out my card tonight.

08-10-2009, 03:17 PM	#15
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	Blocked at work...what is the deal?

08-10-2009, 03:24 PM	#16
xneox Expert Member Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Hartford, CT	It seems others are also checking out this olimek.com site, and it's looking like they're a scam site. http://forums.macrumors.com/showthread.php?t=762147 Most times, if it seems too good to be true, it is.

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