Best TV to buy with a $1200 cap.

[My_Two_Cents]

Originally Posted by xneox

Get out of my head!

LOL. Your last post as I was searching/typing was "blocked at work".

Great minds think alike!

[10lbMoustache]

I'm just curious on why the choice of Plasma over LCD in these cases, I thought they were pretty much comparable at nowadays or did I hear wrong?

[kpkelley]

Originally Posted by 10lbMoustache

I'm just curious on why the choice of Plasma over LCD in these cases, I thought they were pretty much comparable at nowadays or did I hear wrong?

The best LCDs are becoming comparable in terms of PQ to plasmas, however they are significantly more expensive. If you have a limited budget, like you and most people do, you will get the greatest value from a Plasma television.

There are situations were LCDs would be preferable over plamsas, but those are often limited to very bright rooms or the display being under direct sunlight. Some people prefer the saturated and bright images of LCDs, but for picture quality it begins and ends with blacks.

[xneox]

Originally Posted by kpkelley

The best LCDs are becoming comparable in terms of PQ to plasmas, however they are significantly more expensive. If you have a limited budget, like you and most people do, you will get the greatest value from a Plasma television.

It bears pointing out that only the absolute best LCDs are even beginning to touch the PQ of a plasma. I know you already said this, but I wanted to add emphasis where needed.

It also bears mentioning that plasma displays are [still] consistently at the top of lists compiled by professional reviewers around the world...in many cases, occupying the first three, four or five spots.

And yes, they do all of this while costing significantly less (Kuro not included...that was a pretty pricey plasma).

[dereksworl]

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

GTFOH!

Scam?? Error??

[gvatty]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

GTFOH!

Scam?? Error??

Who knows? But if you pay by credit card or paypal you should be protected right?

[xneox]

Originally Posted by dereksworl

GTFOH!

Scam?? Error??

Scam

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

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.

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by xneox

Scam

[10lbMoustache]

Does anyone have any idea what was causing the black level problems/switching on my friends tv that was so weird?

Also any opinion on the Samsung PN42B450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV?

[dereksworl]

Originally Posted by gvatty

Who knows? But if you pay by credit card or paypal you should be protected right?

paypal maybe, but it might just be half a scam. I've seen that in the past. they may advertise that model but send you the cheapest entry level model instead. So IDRK if paypal would refund you in that case...........

[xneox]

Originally Posted by 10lbMoustache

Also any opinion on the Samsung PN42B450 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV?

Originally Posted by xneox

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

You have a PS3 - a good BD player that outputs 1080p. Don't skimp on the display.

As for Samsung, I have first-hand experience with the customer service departments of both Samsung and Panasonic. I will never buy a Samsung product again...I will always recommend Panasonic.

[10lbMoustache]

Didn't even spot that 720p part, thanks.

[xneox]

Originally Posted by 10lbMoustache

Didn't even spot that 720p part, thanks.

[gvatty]

Originally Posted by 10lbMoustache

Didn't even spot that 720p part, thanks.

42" Vizio LC 1080p $798 http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...=5&item=441766

50" Panasonic VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV $1297
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...681&pCatg=9666

40" Toshiba LCD 1080p HDTV $697
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...624&pCatg=9666

46" Toshiba 120Hz 1080p LCD HDTV $1197
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...305&pCatg=9666

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by xneox

46" Panasonic G10 - $1170 shipped

50" Panasonic G10 - $1295 shipped

For the price, these are your BEST choices.

[xneox]

Originally Posted by gvatty

50" Panasonic VIERA Plasma 1080p HDTV $1297
http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/nav...681&pCatg=9666

This one is the only one in the list worth talking about IMHO...but the G10 I posted on page 1 is way more display for less money ($2 will get you two Whopper Jrs at BK ).

Originally Posted by xneox

50" Panasonic G10 - $1295 shipped

[MrRoy]

Originally Posted by xneox

I will never buy a Samsung product again...

I COMPLETELY support this decision. If you get an LCD, go Sony.

[xneox]

Originally Posted by MrRoy

I COMPLETELY support this decision. If you get an LCD, go Sony.

Yeah....kinda sucks, because they make some damn nice displays, but they just don't have a clue when it comes to service after the sale.

The next display may very well be LCD, based either on size (small bedroom set) or being logo/menu/4:3-proof (future family-room - probably stay on a dvd menu or old cartoon all day). I'll look at Sony and Toshiba when the time comes...I've had good luck with Toshiba's CRT sets, so I can't count them out.

[MrRoy]

What helps confirm the decision that I made in a Sony LCD, is the number of refurbs you can purchase from Samsung vs Sony, and honestly, Toshiba as well. I see a TON of Sammy refurbs and not nearly as many Sony's or Toshiba.
Samsung makes nice looking TV's, but the quality of the components are suspect, from my perspective, hence the amount of refurbs.

[blarneyrubble]

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.

I agree that the G10 would be a better TV but the title of his post is why I put this link in here. I know it is only $95 but a lot of times on this site people will ask for an opinion with a budget and people start giving these products that can't be found anywhere near their budget.

Again I know it is only $95 but the OP asked for our opinions on the "Best TV to buy with a $1200 cap" and the Panasonic S1 at Best Buy sale would be my opinion.