If you HAD to Choose........ - Blu-ray Forum

WhoDat · 12-18-2007, 08:53 PM

Which LCD HDTV would you pick? I'm reading so much about each brand that all the words are starting to blur together. I will make this purchase tomorrow for sure.

Thanks

P.S. I bought the BB brand "Insignia" 26" on sale last weekend for $399 (before taxes) and the SD channels look like holy crap and the HD is better but nothing to write home about. I'm going to take it back and buy the one that the majority suggest.

Thanks again.

stockstar1138 · 12-18-2007, 08:55 PM

an xbr5 and a big one at that. those new pioneer kuro's are stunning too. n/m didn't see the poll.

Joker · 12-18-2007, 08:56 PM

I would but a SONY i have a 32 lcd and a 60 lcd rear projection and have had no problems .

tiger roach · 12-18-2007, 08:56 PM

Of the ones on your list, the Sharp.

WhoDat · 12-18-2007, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Joker

I would but a SONY i have a 32 lcd and a 60 lcd rear projection and have had no problems .

Sony is out of the budget and trust me it's more than I'm willing to spend at this time....

Petra_Kalbrain · 12-18-2007, 09:06 PM

SONY and SAMSUNG offer the best longevity in LCD Hi-Def televisions. However, their prices often reflect that fact. I personally recommend the SONY W3000 series. They look beautiful (both in physical design & picture quality) and offer you a long-term quality purchase experience.

Go Blu · 12-18-2007, 09:08 PM

SONY Bravia any size.

mystiksuicide · 12-18-2007, 09:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WhoDat

Which LCD HDTV would you pick? I'm reading so much about each brand that all the words are starting to blur together. I will make this purchase tomorrow for sure.

Thanks

P.S. I bought the BB brand "Insignia" 26" on sale last weekend for $399 (before taxes) and the SD channels look like holy crap and the HD is better but nothing to write home about. I'm going to take it back and buy the one that the majority suggest.

Thanks again.

What did you expect when you went for cheap over quality? Sony or Samsung will be much better buys but it's going to cost you more of course.

clyon · 12-18-2007, 09:13 PM

save up some more money

WhoDat · 12-18-2007, 09:17 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by clyon

save up some more money

Yea, I should have done that a few months back...but buying it now is part of a christmas thing...

Galley · 12-18-2007, 09:17 PM

I've always believed in quality over quantity.

WhoDat · 12-18-2007, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mystiksuicide

What did you expect when you went for cheap over quality? Sony or Samsung will be much better buys but it's going to cost you more of course.

A man can cross his finger a dream/hope can't he?

WhoDat · 12-18-2007, 10:27 PM

9 to 2 in favor of Samsung.....consider it done... I don't think a comeback is possible for the others. Thanks for your time folks!!

sj001 · 12-18-2007, 10:30 PM

Save yourself some cash, and get something nicer, you OFTEN get what you pay for with HDTVs!

Sony and Sharp are my 2 favorites.

WhoDat · 12-19-2007, 04:11 PM

Even though I spelled it wrong, Magnavox got no love form the forum...lol.

Snowgod · 12-19-2007, 04:19 PM

I did not vote as you are throwing your money away (IMHO). Instead of buying anything on your list, save your money a few more weeks and buy something BIGGER! Anything at 40" or larger will do. Sams has Visios for under $1000 and they look better than anything on a tiny screen.

You're my boy, Blu! · 12-19-2007, 04:20 PM

You can't go wrong with the Samsung.

UTVOL06 · 12-19-2007, 05:22 PM

IMO Samsung and Sony make the best LCDs. Pioneer makes the best Plasma.

I feel though you get more for your money with a Samsung...especially with a tighter budget.

teunis · 12-19-2007, 05:25 PM

I picked up a 37 inch Sharp last week. Absolutely amazing.
Mind you at that size it is 1080p.

WhoDat · 12-19-2007, 08:21 PM

I was telling this guy at work today about my issues with the Insignia TV and how I was going to take it back to BB today after work, well he's in the market for one and wanted to check mine out, he says for $399 HDTV 26inch you can't beat it. Well over lunch I take him over to the house and show it to him, he flips throught some channels (some shown in SD others HD) and he say's "I'll take it"!!

So now I don't have to go back to BB today with excuses as to why I'm returning their lousy TV. Win-win!!

Based on the votes above Samsung it is.....

View Poll Results: Which do I go with?
Samsung 23" $549	33	64.71%
Magfnavox 26" $549	2	3.92%
Westinghouse 26" $449	8	15.69%
Sharp 22" $650(this is at the very top of the budget)	8	15.69%
Voters: 51. You may not vote on this poll

12-18-2007, 08:53 PM	#1
WhoDat Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	If you HAD to Choose........ Which LCD HDTV would you pick? I'm reading so much about each brand that all the words are starting to blur together. I will make this purchase tomorrow for sure. Thanks P.S. I bought the BB brand "Insignia" 26" on sale last weekend for $399 (before taxes) and the SD channels look like holy crap and the HD is better but nothing to write home about. I'm going to take it back and buy the one that the majority suggest. Thanks again. Last edited by WhoDat; 12-18-2007 at 08:57 PM.

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12-18-2007, 08:55 PM	#2
stockstar1138 Banned Member since:Apr 2007	an xbr5 and a big one at that. those new pioneer kuro's are stunning too. n/m didn't see the poll.

12-18-2007, 08:56 PM	#3
Joker Active Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Indianapolis	I would but a SONY i have a 32 lcd and a 60 lcd rear projection and have had no problems .

12-18-2007, 08:56 PM	#4
tiger roach Special Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Houston, TX Blu-ray collection:141 Blu-ray reviews:1	Of the ones on your list, the Sharp.

12-18-2007, 09:06 PM	#6
Petra_Kalbrain Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Vancouver, BC 4K collection:5 Blu-ray collection:561 Blu-ray reviews:3 Trading Score:20	SONY and SAMSUNG offer the best longevity in LCD Hi-Def televisions. However, their prices often reflect that fact. I personally recommend the SONY W3000 series. They look beautiful (both in physical design & picture quality) and offer you a long-term quality purchase experience.

12-18-2007, 09:08 PM	#7
Go Blu Special Member Member since:Feb 2007	SONY Bravia any size.

12-18-2007, 09:13 PM	#9
clyon Special Member Member since:Feb 2007 Location:Just left of the Alpha Quadrant 4K collection:57 Blu-ray collection:824 Blu-ray reviews:8	save up some more money

12-18-2007, 09:17 PM	#11
Galley Power Member Member since:Apr 2007 Location:Greenville, SC 4K collection:117 Blu-ray collection:634 DVD collection:41 Digital collection:1 Blu-ray reviews:4 Trading Score:7	I've always believed in quality over quantity.

12-18-2007, 10:27 PM	#13
WhoDat Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	9 to 2 in favor of Samsung.....consider it done... I don't think a comeback is possible for the others. Thanks for your time folks!!

12-18-2007, 10:30 PM	#14
sj001 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Rochester, NY Blu-ray collection:317 DVD collection:17 Trading Score:5	Save yourself some cash, and get something nicer, you OFTEN get what you pay for with HDTVs! Sony and Sharp are my 2 favorites.

12-19-2007, 04:11 PM	#15
WhoDat Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	Even though I spelled it wrong, Magnavox got no love form the forum...lol.

12-19-2007, 04:19 PM	#16
Snowgod Active Member Member since:Jul 2007 Location:Central NH	I did not vote as you are throwing your money away (IMHO). Instead of buying anything on your list, save your money a few more weeks and buy something BIGGER! Anything at 40" or larger will do. Sams has Visios for under $1000 and they look better than anything on a tiny screen.

12-19-2007, 04:20 PM	#17
You're my boy, Blu! Member Member since:Jun 2007	You can't go wrong with the Samsung.

12-19-2007, 05:22 PM	#18
UTVOL06 Expert Member Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Georgia Home Theater Gallery:7 4K collection:245 Blu-ray collection:480 Blu-ray reviews:83	IMO Samsung and Sony make the best LCDs. Pioneer makes the best Plasma. I feel though you get more for your money with a Samsung...especially with a tighter budget.

12-19-2007, 05:25 PM	#19
teunis Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Toronto, ON Blu-ray collection:120	I picked up a 37 inch Sharp last week. Absolutely amazing. Mind you at that size it is 1080p.

12-19-2007, 08:21 PM	#20
WhoDat Active Member Member since:Aug 2007 Blu-ray reviews:3	I was telling this guy at work today about my issues with the Insignia TV and how I was going to take it back to BB today after work, well he's in the market for one and wanted to check mine out, he says for $399 HDTV 26inch you can't beat it. Well over lunch I take him over to the house and show it to him, he flips throught some channels (some shown in SD others HD) and he say's "I'll take it"!! So now I don't have to go back to BB today with excuses as to why I'm returning their lousy TV. Win-win!! Based on the votes above Samsung it is.....

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