Best HDTV under $700 - Blu-ray Forum

Cinemaddict · 05-31-2008, 06:51 AM

I'm looking to get an HDTV under $700.

My dad got a 32" HDTV from Wal-Mart a few years ago for $400. It's good for television, but sucks for HD movies (always looks to dark). I think he got screwed. I don't want that to happen to me.

I'd like to get a 32" inch HDTV (or larger) for under $700. Which is the best?

theprophecy247 · 05-31-2008, 07:23 AM

The Toshiba 32CV510U if u can caugh up a extra $100 get the Panasonic TH-42PX80U it will be well worth the extra cash

Theres also the Samsung LN32A450

Blu_Ray_Fan · 05-31-2008, 10:13 AM

Best Buy has there Insignia brand that seem pretty good for the price. My friend has a 42" plasma and absolutly loves it. It's 720p and he picked it up for $750 + tax. I myself am a believer in you get what you pay for.

Stephie_is_a_dork · 05-31-2008, 10:26 AM

It depends...is size or a brand-name more important to you? You could have a decent sized Vizio or Insignia...or a small Sony or Samsung.

Oh...and has your dad tried calibrating his TV?

jxs · 05-31-2008, 01:40 PM

i just picked up a samsung ln32a330 its a great tv i love it

crackinhedz · 05-31-2008, 02:21 PM

Dynex® - 32" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Insignia® - 37" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

Dynex® - 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

I have the 32" Dynex and have been impressed. For the price it has been great.

Cinemaddict · 05-31-2008, 04:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stephie_is_a_dork

Oh...and has your dad tried calibrating his TV?

Yeah, I've been over this is several other threads. I did more research and found similar complaints about the TV. The TV just sucks. Symphonic is the brand.

caliblue15 · 05-31-2008, 04:27 PM

Vizio is horrible(actually Walmart's brand). Insignia is made by LG. And best LCD for under $700 would be a 32" Samsung, if you can find them on sale, or as an open box item.

smv25 · 06-02-2008, 09:53 PM

The Memorex 32 in. LCD isn't bad for the price at 649.99. 1,200:1 real contrast isn't horrible.
Resolution is 1366 x 768 = 720P

caliblue15 · 06-02-2008, 10:01 PM

the vizio or insignia is way better than that, but for $700 and not over the Insignia is your best bet.

Though i would save and go for a 1080p set.

kingofgrills · 06-02-2008, 10:27 PM

For my den, I purchased a Soyo 32" LCD HDTV (720p/1080I) from Walmart for $699, and the picture is fantastic. I keep my PS3 on my 50" Sony SXRD, but I achieved similar picture quality and detail when testing the PS3 on the Soyo. It's a pretty unknown brand, but it has a pretty quick response time of 8ms, HDMI input, and really good color and black levels.

Here it is:

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4956139

It's good for watching Dish HD while making dinner or relaxing on the couch, and at $700 it didn't break the bank. If we really want to settle in and watch a movie, we head for the HT room.

Cinemaddict · 06-04-2008, 11:32 PM

Thanks for the replies, everyone!

The crappy Symphonic HDTV that my dad got has made me a little paranoid about brands. And if I can avoid it, I really don't even want to go to Wal-Mart.

I think I'm gonna wait until we get closer to Christmas (black Friday maybe) and see if any deals come up.

05-31-2008, 06:51 AM	#1
Cinemaddict Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1	Best HDTV under $700 I'm looking to get an HDTV under $700. My dad got a 32" HDTV from Wal-Mart a few years ago for $400. It's good for television, but sucks for HD movies (always looks to dark). I think he got screwed. I don't want that to happen to me. I'd like to get a 32" inch HDTV (or larger) for under $700. Which is the best?

05-31-2008, 07:23 AM	#2
theprophecy247 Special Member Member since:May 2008 Location:Shadow Moses Islands Blu-ray collection:42 Blu-ray reviews:5	The Toshiba 32CV510U if u can caugh up a extra $100 get the Panasonic TH-42PX80U it will be well worth the extra cash Theres also the Samsung LN32A450 Last edited by theprophecy247; 05-31-2008 at 07:26 AM.

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05-31-2008, 10:13 AM	#3
Blu_Ray_Fan Senior Member Member since:Mar 2008 Home Theater Gallery:20 Blu-ray collection:104 Blu-ray reviews:1	Best Buy has there Insignia brand that seem pretty good for the price. My friend has a 42" plasma and absolutly loves it. It's 720p and he picked it up for $750 + tax. I myself am a believer in you get what you pay for.

05-31-2008, 10:26 AM	#4
Stephie_is_a_dork Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Location:So Cal Trading Score:2	It depends...is size or a brand-name more important to you? You could have a decent sized Vizio or Insignia...or a small Sony or Samsung. Oh...and has your dad tried calibrating his TV?

05-31-2008, 01:40 PM	#5
jxs Member Member since:Jan 2008	i just picked up a samsung ln32a330 its a great tv i love it

05-31-2008, 02:21 PM	#6
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Dynex® - 32" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV Insignia® - 37" 720p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV Dynex® - 42" 1080p Flat-Panel LCD HDTV I have the 32" Dynex and have been impressed. For the price it has been great.

05-31-2008, 04:27 PM	#8
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Vizio is horrible(actually Walmart's brand). Insignia is made by LG. And best LCD for under $700 would be a 32" Samsung, if you can find them on sale, or as an open box item.

06-02-2008, 09:53 PM	#9
smv25 Member Member since:Mar 2008	The Memorex 32 in. LCD isn't bad for the price at 649.99. 1,200:1 real contrast isn't horrible. Resolution is 1366 x 768 = 720P

06-02-2008, 10:01 PM	#10
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	the vizio or insignia is way better than that, but for $700 and not over the Insignia is your best bet. Though i would save and go for a 1080p set.

06-02-2008, 10:27 PM	#11
kingofgrills Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Dec 2007 Location:PDX Home Theater Gallery:31 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:81 Trading Score:31	For my den, I purchased a Soyo 32" LCD HDTV (720p/1080I) from Walmart for $699, and the picture is fantastic. I keep my PS3 on my 50" Sony SXRD, but I achieved similar picture quality and detail when testing the PS3 on the Soyo. It's a pretty unknown brand, but it has a pretty quick response time of 8ms, HDMI input, and really good color and black levels. Here it is: http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=4956139 It's good for watching Dish HD while making dinner or relaxing on the couch, and at $700 it didn't break the bank. If we really want to settle in and watch a movie, we head for the HT room.

06-04-2008, 11:32 PM	#12
Cinemaddict Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:49 Blu-ray reviews:1	Thanks for the replies, everyone! The crappy Symphonic HDTV that my dad got has made me a little paranoid about brands. And if I can avoid it, I really don't even want to go to Wal-Mart. I think I'm gonna wait until we get closer to Christmas (black Friday maybe) and see if any deals come up.

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