Cheapest 1080p w/ 120hz??? - Blu-ray Forum

johnjayb · 07-21-2008, 07:08 PM

so I'm looking for a new tv but am kind of on a budget. I want to purchase a 42" or larger HDTV with 1080p and 120hz... What prices am I looking at? And where can I buy them. My budget is right around $1500 and would prefer to stay around there or lower? Is it possible to spend that much and have the 120hz?

Edit: forget the 120hz thing. How about best hdtv under 1500... But larger than 42".

dobyblue · 07-21-2008, 07:11 PM

Just curious, but why wouldn't you put the overall quality of the TV ahead of the 120Hz gimmick?

The 60Hz LED from Samsung smashed all the 120Hz LCD's in terms of motion resolution, which is what the 120Hz is supposed to help with.

Any Panasonic plasmas clean up where motion resolution is concerned, scoring a minimum of 900/1080. Most LCD's score around 600/1080. The Sammy LED scored 850/1080.

bageleaterkkjji · 07-21-2008, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Just curious, but why wouldn't you put the overall quality of the TV ahead of the 120Hz gimmick?

The 60Hz LED from Samsung smashed all the 120Hz LCD's in terms of motion resolution, which is what the 120Hz is supposed to help with.

Any Panasonic plasmas clean up where motion resolution is concerned, scoring a minimum of 900/1080. Most LCD's score around 600/1080. The Sammy LED scored 850/1080.

what 60hz led the 81f?

allstar780 · 07-21-2008, 07:24 PM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Just curious, but why wouldn't you put the overall quality of the TV ahead of the 120Hz gimmick?

The 60Hz LED from Samsung smashed all the 120Hz LCD's in terms of motion resolution, which is what the 120Hz is supposed to help with.

Any Panasonic plasmas clean up where motion resolution is concerned, scoring a minimum of 900/1080. Most LCD's score around 600/1080. The Sammy LED scored 850/1080.

I was gonna ask this too... there are plenty of TVs out there, such as plasmas that will give you a better picture without 120Hz...

For example the Panasonic TH-42PZ800 can be had for about $200 more than the OP's budget and is a far better TV than any 120Hz LCD

dobyblue · 07-21-2008, 07:32 PM

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Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

what 60hz led the 81f?

That's the one - http://hdguru.com/hd-guru-exclusive-...cd-102907/201/

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Originally Posted by allstar780

I was gonna ask this too... there are plenty of TVs out there, such as plasmas that will give you a better picture without 120Hz...

For example the Panasonic TH-42PZ800 can be had for about $200 more than the OP's budget and is a far better TV than any 120Hz LCD

Absolutely agree - awesome television you're talking about there.

Sonny · 07-21-2008, 07:34 PM

Panasonic Plazzy...

bageleaterkkjji · 07-21-2008, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Sonny

Panasonic Plazzy...

you mean the new one that flickers when playing 1080p24?

dobyblue · 07-21-2008, 08:25 PM

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Originally Posted by bageleaterkkjji

you mean the new one that flickers when playing 1080p24?

Just like the cinema - it's called "filmic"

johnjayb · 07-21-2008, 09:13 PM

So can i rephrase my question? How about best tv larger than 42" under or around 1500

maxx · 07-21-2008, 10:41 PM

thats a better choice. Get a superb 720P set that will put your budget 1080P to shame (it really can)

quest88 · 07-21-2008, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjayb

So can i rephrase my question? How about best tv larger than 42" under or around 1500

Well I don't think you're going to get a straight answer from some people here. I don't have the right answer either but I can tell you that I am happy with the Phillips 42" 1080p Lcd Tv I purchased a few months ago from costco. Hope this helps.

dobyblue · 07-21-2008, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by johnjayb

So can i rephrase my question? How about best tv larger than 42" under or around 1500

Check out the TH-46PZ85U it's a 46" 1080p Viera plasma from Panasonic.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...6681769&sr=8-2

$1,500 shipped.

Browse the reviews on pretty much any AV website - it's a top tier television for sure at a fantastic price.

cj-kent · 07-22-2008, 12:35 AM

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Originally Posted by dobyblue

Check out the TH-46PZ85U it's a 46" 1080p Viera plasma from Panasonic.
http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-Vier...6681769&sr=8-2

$1,500 shipped.

Browse the reviews on pretty much any AV website - it's a top tier television for sure at a fantastic price.

Those are awesome sets. I would love to have gotten one, but with my young kiddos I went with an LCD.

xAyoFoolx · 07-22-2008, 01:47 AM

panny plassy!!!!!!!!!!!!

cleric · 07-24-2008, 06:27 AM

Sony W4100 I think, toshiba makes a 5:5 120hz one too but I don't know how much it costs probably not worth buying though. I would rather have a panny plasma too for the record.

07-21-2008, 07:08 PM	#1
johnjayb Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	Cheapest but best 1080p larger than 42"??? so I'm looking for a new tv but am kind of on a budget. I want to purchase a 42" or larger HDTV with 1080p and 120hz... What prices am I looking at? And where can I buy them. My budget is right around $1500 and would prefer to stay around there or lower? Is it possible to spend that much and have the 120hz? Edit: forget the 120hz thing. How about best hdtv under 1500... But larger than 42". Last edited by johnjayb; 07-21-2008 at 09:19 PM.

07-21-2008, 10:41 PM	#10
maxx New Member Member since:Jul 2008	how about forget a budget 1080P and get a superb 768P? thats a better choice. Get a superb 720P set that will put your budget 1080P to shame (it really can)

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dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Just curious, but why wouldn't you put the overall quality of the TV ahead of the 120Hz gimmick? The 60Hz LED from Samsung smashed all the 120Hz LCD's in terms of motion resolution, which is what the 120Hz is supposed to help with. Any Panasonic plasmas clean up where motion resolution is concerned, scoring a minimum of 900/1080. Most LCD's score around 600/1080. The Sammy LED scored 850/1080.

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Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Panasonic Plazzy...

07-21-2008, 09:13 PM	#9
johnjayb Active Member Member since:Jan 2008	So can i rephrase my question? How about best tv larger than 42" under or around 1500

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xAyoFoolx Banned Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Bayonne, New Jersey	panny plassy!!!!!!!!!!!!

07-24-2008, 06:27 AM	#15
cleric Member Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Reality	Sony W4100 I think, toshiba makes a 5:5 120hz one too but I don't know how much it costs probably not worth buying though. I would rather have a panny plasma too for the record.

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