Want LCD TV for under 2000.00 - Blu-ray Forum

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 07:16 PM

I currently have the Sony Bravia 46 inch 60hz TV. I want to upgrade to a slightly bigger TV with an immensely better picture. I'll take any and all recommendations! I really need to stay under 2000, so please, no recommendations over that limit, because I won't be able to get them.

Irrob · 02-21-2009, 08:02 PM

Samsung LN52A650 from Amazon.com

generalpdw · 02-21-2009, 08:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

Samsung LN52A650 from Amazon.com

Either that or the 550 model. Those are top pics by Consumer Reports and CNET.com. And the shipping is really cheap on Amazon.... like $50 or so. I just bought my Sony Bravia 46" XBR6 120Hz HDTV last night from Amazon and the shipping was only $47. I could've afforded the 52", but my apartment is pretty small so I will just have to upgrade to a bigger TV when I quit moving around so much! lol Good luck and let us know what you get.

Driver_King · 02-21-2009, 10:14 PM

LCD projector?

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 10:15 PM

The LN52A650 sounds like a great choice then. I'll probably get that one from amazon. I just hope it works with me TV stand so that I can mount it to the back of it, otherwise I'll have to mount it to the wall.

Also, hopefully AVS forums has a good calibration spreadsheet for it. If any of you know of one, please let me know.

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

LCD projector?

HMM.... Did you have one in mind?

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by generalpdw

Either that or the 550 model. Those are top pics by Consumer Reports and CNET.com. And the shipping is really cheap on Amazon.... like $50 or so. I just bought my Sony Bravia 46" XBR6 120Hz HDTV last night from Amazon and the shipping was only $47. I could've afforded the 52", but my apartment is pretty small so I will just have to upgrade to a bigger TV when I quit moving around so much! lol Good luck and let us know what you get.

I would go with the XBR, but I want more than 46 inches, so that rules that one out (would be over 2000). Still, after reading up on this Samsung, it seems like a no brainer.

Fors* · 02-21-2009, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Irrob

Samsung LN52A650 from Amazon.com

+1....couldn't agree more with your budget....best LCD TV under $2,000, hands down!

Driver_King · 02-21-2009, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

HMM.... Did you have one in mind?

OH YEAH!

This isn't quite the deal of the century(or even that great of a deal) but is an idea of what you can get in the range.

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 11:20 PM

I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.

HDTV1080P · 02-21-2009, 11:21 PM

The Samsung LN52A750 is the best under $2,000 Samsung that Amazon has. Excellent review also, Samsung keeps improving on their TV's with each generation and the video processing is much better on the 750 compared to prior generations. Only better TV then the Samsung LN52A750 under $2,000 from Amazon would be the discountined 50 inch Pioneer plasma PDP-5020FD but that is a plasma screen and you were looking for a LCD.

http://ultimateavmag.com/flatpaneldisplays/608samln52/index.html

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 11:37 PM

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Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

The Samsung LN52A750 is the best under $2,000 Samsung that Amazon has. Excellent review also, Samsung keeps improving on their TV's with each generation and the video processing is much better on the 750 compared to prior generations. Only better TV then the Samsung LN52A750 under $2,000 from Amazon would be the discountined 50 inch Pioneer plasma PDP-5020FD but that is a plasma screen and you were looking for a LCD.

http://ultimateavmag.com/flatpaneldisplays/608samln52/index.html

Hmmm, a more powerful processor for only 100 dollars more. Seems like a hot ticket to me.

Driver_King · 02-21-2009, 11:38 PM

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Originally Posted by tilapiah6

I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.

What about a Pioneer Kuro?

Driver_King · 02-21-2009, 11:39 PM

I know you said LCD (projectors are still the best) but that Kuro will definitely be better than that Sammy.

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

I know you said LCD (projectors are still the best) but that Kuro will definitely be better than that Sammy.

Yeah, but I really do have to stay under 2000. If it's 2050, I can't buy it. Otherwise I may have to look into getting a projector.

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 11:44 PM

I don't want to go Plasma for two reasons:

1. The military will not move plasmas. I would have to pay to get it shipped to my next duty location. Something about how easy it is to damage it during the move.

2. I would have to purchase a special unit for it to be compatible with my TV Stand mount.

HDTV1080P · 02-21-2009, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Driver_King

...that Kuro will definitely be better than that Sammy.

The Pioneer PDP-5020FD from Amazon for around $1900 would be my first choice also if my budget was a maximum of $2,000.

Irrob · 02-21-2009, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by HDTV1080P

The Samsung LN52A750 is the best under $2,000 Samsung that Amazon has. Excellent review also, Samsung keeps improving on their TV's with each generation and the video processing is much better on the 750 compared to prior generations. Only better TV then the Samsung LN52A750 under $2,000 from Amazon would be the discountined 50 inch Pioneer plasma PDP-5020FD but that is a plasma screen and you were looking for a LCD.

http://ultimateavmag.com/flatpaneldisplays/608samln52/index.html

It's a nice display too. But from that same review, "The LN52A650 is nearly identical to the 750, except that it has no DLNA capabilities, internal content, or integrated woofer, and WiseLink can play only photos and music (no video) from a USB storage device."

Navster · 02-21-2009, 11:50 PM

why dont you check out circuit city.... there some great deals on tv's right now....

tilapiah6 · 02-21-2009, 11:53 PM

There's no CC within a 400 miles radius of me. Otherwise believe me, I'd be there.

02-21-2009, 07:16 PM	#1
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	Want LCD TV for under 2000.00 I currently have the Sony Bravia 46 inch 60hz TV. I want to upgrade to a slightly bigger TV with an immensely better picture. I'll take any and all recommendations! I really need to stay under 2000, so please, no recommendations over that limit, because I won't be able to get them.

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02-21-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Irrob Blu-ray Guru Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:USA Home Theater Gallery:49 4K collection:61 Blu-ray collection:880 DVD collection:16 Blu-ray reviews: 4 Trading Score:91	Samsung LN52A650 from Amazon.com

02-21-2009, 10:14 PM	#4
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	LCD projector?

02-21-2009, 10:15 PM	#5
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	The LN52A650 sounds like a great choice then. I'll probably get that one from amazon. I just hope it works with me TV stand so that I can mount it to the back of it, otherwise I'll have to mount it to the wall. Also, hopefully AVS forums has a good calibration spreadsheet for it. If any of you know of one, please let me know.

02-21-2009, 11:20 PM	#10
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	I don't know if I'm ready for that yet.

02-21-2009, 11:21 PM	#11
HDTV1080P Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Jan 2007 Blu-ray reviews: 205	The Samsung LN52A750 is the best under $2,000 Samsung that Amazon has. Excellent review also, Samsung keeps improving on their TV's with each generation and the video processing is much better on the 750 compared to prior generations. Only better TV then the Samsung LN52A750 under $2,000 from Amazon would be the discountined 50 inch Pioneer plasma PDP-5020FD but that is a plasma screen and you were looking for a LCD. http://ultimateavmag.com/flatpaneldisplays/608samln52/index.html

02-21-2009, 11:39 PM	#14
Driver_King Blu-ray Ninja Top contributor Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Tampa Bay, Florida Home Theater Gallery:96 Blu-ray collection:28 Trading Score:10	I know you said LCD (projectors are still the best) but that Kuro will definitely be better than that Sammy.

02-21-2009, 11:44 PM	#16
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	I don't want to go Plasma for two reasons: 1. The military will not move plasmas. I would have to pay to get it shipped to my next duty location. Something about how easy it is to damage it during the move. 2. I would have to purchase a special unit for it to be compatible with my TV Stand mount.

02-21-2009, 11:50 PM	#19
Navster Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Bay Area 510!!! Blu-ray collection:9 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:74	why dont you check out circuit city.... there some great deals on tv's right now....

02-21-2009, 11:53 PM	#20
tilapiah6 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2008 Location:South Carolina Home Theater Gallery:40 Blu-ray collection:284 Trading Score:36	There's no CC within a 400 miles radius of me. Otherwise believe me, I'd be there.

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