Help Aaron Get a New Display

[Aaron]

I need my own display so I don't ***** the 62" all day. I'm lame, so I'm not buying from anywhere besides Best Buy. My primary uses are going to be gaming and Blu-ray. I'll be sitting about 11 feet away.

Here's what I like, what one should I go with?

Philips - Ambilight 2 47" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Samsung - 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Samsung - 50" 1080p 120Hz Slim-Depth LED Engine DLP HDTV (I really like this one)

Samsung - 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Toshiba - REGZA 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Toshiba - REGZA 47" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

And if some rich guy here wants to buy this for me, feel free

Mitsubishi - Diamond 73" 1080p DLP HDTV

[Blu n Gold]

Originally Posted by Aaron

I'm looking for a 42"+ LCD 1080p display for under $1,500; and I really like the REGZA. Anyone have one of these? Or can anyone suggest somthing better?

Here's what I'm debating between:
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Thanks!

My vote is for the LG.

BE prepared though because many of the responses will be one of the following:

1) Best Buy is overpriced - buy from Amazon (or other online discount store).
2) Save up and buy and 46XBR4 or 5.
3) Make sure it has 120hz and can do 24fps.

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by Blu n Gold

My vote is for the LG.

BE prepared though because many of the responses will be one of the following:

1) Best Buy is overpriced - buy from Amazon.
2) Save up and buy and 46XBR4 or 5.
3) Make sure it has 120hz and can do 24fps.

Best Buy is my only option (sad, I know). And I'm a poor HS student that isn't spending more than $1500.

[dpomp]

1500 is quite a bit for a high school student. i remember when i thought my 500 dollar paychecks were a lot!

[Maximus]

Err, try Samsung. They used S-LCD (Sony) sourced panels for 40" or above.

[Mr. Cinema]

Originally Posted by Maxpower1987

Err, try Samsung. They used S-LCD (Sony) sourced panels for 40" or above.

For their 2008 models? I just bought mine a few weeks ago. But wasn't sure what panel was used for it. If it's Sony, that's fine with me.

[brett_day]

I agree, go with a samsung! i have the 4066f and it is amazing! You will not be dissapointed!

[Blu n Gold]

Originally Posted by Aaron

Best Buy is my only option (sad, I know). And I'm a poor HS student that isn't spending more than $1500.

More power to you. It is my opinion that you will be happier in the long run with the LG.

[PS3+HDDVD OWNER]

For under $1500, i find it hard to believe you'll find a better HDTV than the REGZA. They make excellent tv's, i bought one around Christmas time and got a hell of a deal on it. The model i purchased also happened to be a consumer reports best buy!! Of course my opinion is a little biased, but i am telling you that you'll LOVE the tv you get if you decide on the Regza. Go to toshiba.com and they have a showroom where it lists features/manufacturers prices!

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by dpompeo

1500 is quite a bit for a high school student. i remember when i thought my 500 dollar paychecks were a lot!

Hah, ya, my dad wants me to get my own TV so I don't ***** the 62" all day. He said he would go in halves on it, and I'm not spending more than $750.

[Aaron]

What one is best for gaming? Thanks for the replies.

[Aaron]

Found 2 more I like Are these ok?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1205537514032

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1173577986549

[PNF]

why is best buy only option?

you can order from other online retailers for much LOWER prices.

You do have internet access, dont you??

[Aaron]

Originally Posted by PNF

why is best buy only option?

you can order from other online retailers for much LOWER prices.

You do have internet access, dont you??

All of the 42" Regza's I've seen are the same price as BBY, so why not? I can get more Reward Zone points and not have to pay and wait for shipping. I also get a free Yahaha DVD player.

And this Samsung is a pretty good buy. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1205537514032

[grimicoh]

I recently purchased a 46" 1080p Regza from Best Buy. I compared it to the Samsung and LG's that were set up right next to it and it was identical to them both, if not better. The only tv's that were clearly better were the tv's with 120hz, but I wasn't going to spend double for it when I was really just looking for 1080p.

[Aaron]

lulz? bump

[rogman]

Originally Posted by Aaron

I need my own display so I don't ***** the 62" all day. I'm lame, so I'm not buying from anywhere besides Best Buy. My primary uses are going to be gaming and Blu-ray. I'll be sitting about 11 feet away.

Here's what I like, what one should I go with?

Philips - Ambilight 2 47" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Samsung - 40" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Samsung - 50" 1080p 120Hz Slim-Depth LED Engine DLP HDTV (I really like this one)

Samsung - 56" 1080p Slim-Depth DLP HDTV

Toshiba - REGZA 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Toshiba - REGZA 47" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

And if some rich guy here wants to buy this for me, feel free

Mitsubishi - Diamond 73" 1080p DLP HDTV

There's another thread about this, but at 11' you won't be getting any benefit from a 1080P set unless you go about 50" or higher. (All else being equal.) Your eye can't pick out details that fine from that distance. If you end up going smaller, get a 720P set and you'll save some money. I posted a link to an article in the 1080P vs 720P thread, and Dobyblu posted a very cool chart. I'll try to find the link...

[JTK]

You can get those Sony SXRD RPTV's from 50-60 inches, the a3000 series, on sick clearance sales right now since, sadly, these have been discontinued.

Sears, Best Buy, Circuit City, online with Amazon, One Call, Vanns, Crutchfield...

I very seriously doubt you can do better, especially given the prices we're talking about. I've seen people get the 60a3000 legit new for a grand. No joke.

[cartier]

Originally Posted by Aaron

Found 2 more I like Are these ok?

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1205537514032

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1173577986549

I would caution against the non LED light engine DLP TVs. Having a LED engine eliminates the need to worry about bulb replacement and added future costs you do not want. A member of my family has a 56 LED DLP from Samsung and loves it, it really does look very nice and seems to do a great job on games, although they do not have the 120hz model which is a great way to go.

I think going with a 50+ inch is a good way to go and then max out your features, 120hz, HDMI 1.3. Unless you truly value a space saving flat tv then go with the DLP they have come a long way and have addressed their early problems.