Best TV for around $800

[The Big Blue]

My parents new a new set and they're in a hurry. I think $800 is about as high as they want to go.

[SDBlu]

Originally Posted by The Big Blue

My parents new a new set and they're in a hurry. I think $800 is about as high as they want to go.

What are you/your parents looking for? LCD or Plasma? What size TV? 32" 40" 52" ???

Although at that price point, 40"-42" might be the most practical...

[surfdude12]

i'd probably snag a 50" panny plasma 720p: $830 shipped

http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIER...9942806&sr=1-2

(unless you're sitting within 8 feet of the TV, 720p or 1080p wont make any difference)

[bryce.thompson]

You can get an LN40B630 from Best Buy right now for $799. 1080p, 120hz, etc.

[The Big Blue]

They don't care if it's LCD or plasma. I'm just trying to get them the best bang for the buck.

It's a smaller living room so doesn't have to be huge and they *may* want to keep their current ent. unit which would limit it to 32".

They have DirecTV and a PS3.

[crackinhedz]

Originally Posted by crackinhedz

Panasonic VIERA G10 Series TC-P42G10 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV ($962 + free shipping)

Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-P50X1 50-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV ($850 + free shipping)

Panasonic VIERA U1 Series TC-P42U1 42-Inch 1080p Plasma HDTV ($800 + free shipping)

Panasonic VIERA X1 Series TC-P42X1 42-Inch 720p Plasma HDTV ($667 + free shipping)


...best TV for your money.

...quoted from the other thread named "Best TV under 800"

[The Big Blue]

Thanks dude.

[The Big Blue]

How are those Pannys re: 1080p/24 hz? They're not on *THE LISTS*

600hz? 3/2 pulldown?

[The Big Blue]

Just talked to my mom & they want to keep that ent. unit for now so 32" limit.

Is 1080p needed at 32"?

[HDTV1080P]

Originally Posted by The Big Blue

How are those Pannys re: 1080p/24 hz? They're not on *THE LISTS*

600hz? 3/2 pulldown?

The 600HZ is the sub field drive and not the real refresh rate. The true 1080p/24 frame rate feature is for those that want the best quality from BLU-RAY since the 60HZ 3:2 pulldown process is bypassed. Camera pans and fast moving motion looks like film with true 24P refresh rates. 60HZ only displays also have a good picture and they cost less money.

If you are looking for the true multiplies of the original frame rate feature then a Panasonic 96HZ V10 would be the best choice. V10's start at around $2,000 when they are in stock.

A 96HZ Samsung PN50B650 for under $1,200 would be the cheapest 96HZ plasma in a 50 inch.
http://www1.bottomdollar.com/p__Samsung_PN50B650_50_Plasma_TV,__721610307/search=PN50B650

For those that do most of their viewing directly from the center of the room a LCD would be fine. A 120HZ Sony KDL-40V5100 for $879 would be a good choice.
http://www1.bottomdollar.com/p__Sony_BRAVIA_KDL_40V5100_40_LCD_TV,__715551559/search=Sony%2BKDL-40V5100

Here is a good link to read regarding a review summary of 1080P 120HZ TV's that now have a street price of under $900. Ignore the list prices mentioned in the post. The street prices are usually around $850 or less for these displays.

https://forum.blu-ray.com/showpost.php?p=2268519&postcount=807

[Toptube]

can a 37-inch fit?

for both a 32 or 37, I'd recommend Panasonic's S1 series LCDs

TC-L32S1

TC-L37S1


Panasonic's Alpha-IPS panel delivers the best LCD viewing angles. Crucial for a family TV, especially a smaller TV.

Not to mention those panels are very sharp and if nothing changed drastically since 2007----have very natural color.

[HDTV1080P]

Originally Posted by The Big Blue

Just talked to my mom & they want to keep that ent. unit for now so 32" limit.

Is 1080p needed at 32"?

Samsung makes a very nice 1080P 32 inch LCD with Edge Lit LED backlighting for around $928 mail order. It is only 1.2 inches thick and only 28.2 pounds with stand. If they are seating more then 5 feet from the screen a 720P would be cheaper option.

http://www1.bottomdollar.com/p__Samsung_UN32B6000_32_LCD_TV,__729070959/search=UN32B6000

Samsung UN32B6000 (1080P/24 correctly refreshed at 120HZ when Auto Motion Plus (AMP) is turned off)

For under $800 a 1080P Samsung LN32B650 32 inch LCD can be purchased. 120HZ model
http://www1.bottomdollar.com/p__Samsung_LN32B650_32_LCD_TV,__715048696/qlty=all/fd=1

[The Big Blue]

32" is as big as we can go. Thanks for all the input. I'll be researching tonight and probably buying something tomorrow.