Best 50"+ LCD for under $1500 - Blu-ray Forum

gatorlangman · 11-24-2008, 01:39 AM

Alright guys, my initial decision on a TV was going to be the Mitsubishi 60" DLP but my GF who is paying for the TV says she dosent want the bulkyness of the back of it. She doesnt like how its not a flat panel. It personally doesnt bother me but it bothers her. Gotta keep the misses happy.

It is her final decision on the TV.

So with that said our spending cap is $1500. It has to be an LCD and im going to be hooking up my computer to it though DVI to HDMI.

She doesnt want to settle with anything less than 50 inches. I think she wants a 52" but a 50" with better picture quality would be preferred.

So what is the best Picture quality 50+ inch LCD for under $1500?
I will be playing games on my PC (cod4, crisis, etc.) and she will be playing Wii on it.

gatorlangman · 11-24-2008, 02:55 AM

bump

JasonR · 11-24-2008, 03:04 AM

This is probably the best around $1500.

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A5...7499378&sr=1-1

This is a comparable Sony you can probably find on sale for close to that price.

http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...7499255&sr=1-2

crackinhedz · 11-24-2008, 03:33 AM

Panasonic Viera TH50PZ85U 50" 1080p

coupon code: couponcabin

$1,392 shipped.

JasonR · 11-24-2008, 03:34 AM

Do it!! Great deal!!

gatorlangman · 11-24-2008, 04:07 AM

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANTH50PZ85U

So that panasonic viera is the best deal?

and is that coupon going to be available around christmas time?

So out of these which one is the best and why?

http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANTH50PZ85U
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A5...7499378&sr=1-1
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...7499255&sr=1-2

Are any of those 120hz and if they are not, will they still be fine for playing PC games?

I'm not a fan of samsung.. as a brand name company they have really dissapointed me. I have Dual 19" samsung LCDs for my computer and the backlight shines through on the edges really bad.. the quality isnt that great.. I have gone to bestbuy and I know they don't calibrate their TV's correctly but this seems to be a constant problem with most samsung monitors I have seen.

I am going to go to serveral stores tomorrow and I will look at all the suggest models including the samsung, but Thats my 2 cents.

lojack1976 · 11-24-2008, 05:09 AM

If it has to be an LCD go with that Sammy 550. I don't think you can find another LCD at that price range and size that will outdo it. If plasma is an option then go with the Panny. I have one and I love it! Be warned though, I use mine for my main computer as well as my home theater, but you have to be careful with it. The chances of burn-in is much greater when using it as a computer monitor. I live alone and I don't have to worry about others doing something careless, and I'm always thinking about protecting it. Anyone who tells you burn-in is a myth is just lying. I've seen it firsthand on many occasions, though its less likely on newer tv's during normal use. Just something to consider. In all honesty I would've gone with another LCD because of my uses, but I couldn't afford what I wanted at the time. My Panny's picture is superior to the LCD I originally wanted, but the trade-off is that I have to take more care when using it. I would also say skip that Sony. Its a good tv, but its not worth the extra money over that Sammy. You won't get any better picture for your $200 in my opinion. Get THIS Sammy instead if you have the extra cash. Its much more of an upgrade and probably the best LCD under $2000.

gatorlangman · 11-24-2008, 05:24 AM

oh, I didnt see that that panasonic is a plasma..

with my luck I would really not want to go with a plasma.. my GF does not want a plasma either..

PLASMA is not an option...

So since that panasonic is out of the question....

What is the best LCD for under 1600.. 1600 is the absolute highest I will go.. 1600 after tax/shipping. No exceptions.

Here are some LCD's that I found...

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...915&CatId=3651

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...247&CatId=3651

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...444&CatId=3651

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...809&CatId=3651

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...808&CatId=3651

Now I don't care about name brand.. just picture quality.

11-24-2008, 01:39 AM	#1
gatorlangman Member Member since:Nov 2008	Best 50"+ LCD for under $1500 Alright guys, my initial decision on a TV was going to be the Mitsubishi 60" DLP but my GF who is paying for the TV says she dosent want the bulkyness of the back of it. She doesnt like how its not a flat panel. It personally doesnt bother me but it bothers her. Gotta keep the misses happy. It is her final decision on the TV. So with that said our spending cap is $1500. It has to be an LCD and im going to be hooking up my computer to it though DVI to HDMI. She doesnt want to settle with anything less than 50 inches. I think she wants a 52" but a 50" with better picture quality would be preferred. So what is the best Picture quality 50+ inch LCD for under $1500? I will be playing games on my PC (cod4, crisis, etc.) and she will be playing Wii on it.

11-24-2008, 03:33 AM	#4
crackinhedz Super Moderator Member since:Feb 2007 Home Theater Gallery:10 Blu-ray reviews:8 Trading Score:19	Panasonic Viera TH50PZ85U 50" 1080p coupon code: couponcabin $1,392 shipped. Last edited by crackinhedz; 11-24-2008 at 03:38 AM.

11-24-2008, 04:07 AM	#6
gatorlangman Member Member since:Nov 2008	http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANTH50PZ85U So that panasonic viera is the best deal? and is that coupon going to be available around christmas time? So out of these which one is the best and why? http://www.6ave.com/shop/product.aspx?sku=PANTH50PZ85U http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A5...7499378&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...7499255&sr=1-2 Are any of those 120hz and if they are not, will they still be fine for playing PC games? I'm not a fan of samsung.. as a brand name company they have really dissapointed me. I have Dual 19" samsung LCDs for my computer and the backlight shines through on the edges really bad.. the quality isnt that great.. I have gone to bestbuy and I know they don't calibrate their TV's correctly but this seems to be a constant problem with most samsung monitors I have seen. I am going to go to serveral stores tomorrow and I will look at all the suggest models including the samsung, but Thats my 2 cents. Last edited by gatorlangman; 11-24-2008 at 04:27 AM.

11-24-2008, 05:24 AM	#8
gatorlangman Member Member since:Nov 2008	oh, I didnt see that that panasonic is a plasma.. with my luck I would really not want to go with a plasma.. my GF does not want a plasma either.. PLASMA is not an option... So since that panasonic is out of the question.... What is the best LCD for under 1600.. 1600 is the absolute highest I will go.. 1600 after tax/shipping. No exceptions. Here are some LCD's that I found... http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...915&CatId=3651 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...247&CatId=3651 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...444&CatId=3651 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...809&CatId=3651 http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicati...808&CatId=3651 Now I don't care about name brand.. just picture quality. Last edited by gatorlangman; 11-24-2008 at 05:32 AM.

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11-24-2008, 02:55 AM	#2
gatorlangman Member Member since:Nov 2008	bump

11-24-2008, 03:04 AM	#3
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	This is probably the best around $1500. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN52A5...7499378&sr=1-1 This is a comparable Sony you can probably find on sale for close to that price. http://www.amazon.com/Sony-Bravia-KD...7499255&sr=1-2

11-24-2008, 03:34 AM	#5
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Do it!! Great deal!!

11-24-2008, 05:09 AM	#7
lojack1976 Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Member since:Aug 2008 Location:7 Cities, VA Home Theater Gallery:62 Blu-ray collection:203	If it has to be an LCD go with that Sammy 550. I don't think you can find another LCD at that price range and size that will outdo it. If plasma is an option then go with the Panny. I have one and I love it! Be warned though, I use mine for my main computer as well as my home theater, but you have to be careful with it. The chances of burn-in is much greater when using it as a computer monitor. I live alone and I don't have to worry about others doing something careless, and I'm always thinking about protecting it. Anyone who tells you burn-in is a myth is just lying. I've seen it firsthand on many occasions, though its less likely on newer tv's during normal use. Just something to consider. In all honesty I would've gone with another LCD because of my uses, but I couldn't afford what I wanted at the time. My Panny's picture is superior to the LCD I originally wanted, but the trade-off is that I have to take more care when using it. I would also say skip that Sony. Its a good tv, but its not worth the extra money over that Sammy. You won't get any better picture for your $200 in my opinion. Get THIS Sammy instead if you have the extra cash. Its much more of an upgrade and probably the best LCD under $2000.

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