Thinking Of Buying A New Television... - Blu-ray Forum

Jroxproductions · 04-03-2008, 08:57 PM

SO RITE NOW I HAVE A SANYO 32 LCD (YEAH I WAS ON A BUDGET...).

I WAS THINKING OF BUYING A NEW TELEVISION FOR MY BEDROOM.

MY CHOICE IS NARROWED BETWEEN A 37 SAMSUNG 1080p LCD OR A 32 SAMSUNG 720p LCD. THE REASON FOR THE 32 IS BECAUSE MY STAND WILL NOT HOLD BIGGER THAN A 32 ON TOP BUT A 40 ON BOTTOM AND I HAVE MY TV ON TOP.

ANY OTHER TELEVISIONS I MIGHT BE FORGETTING? I ALSO HAVE A 10% BB COUPON SO I WILL BE GOING 2 BEST BUY...

airwedge1 · 04-03-2008, 09:03 PM

A friend of mine got a Samsung, and for whatever the reason detail was much worse then on my tv, and black level was a problem, which is very noticeable when I tried to calibrate it with the DVE disc.

Don't know about the specs, but just my two cents. I have a sony sxrd.

I would personally go with a sony bravia xbr, or a panasonic plasma.

Those are more expensive though, but you'll probably be happier with it.

Edit: I did not notice you need such a small size, I don't even think they make the above that small. with a smaller tv it is much harder to tell the difference between tvs. You also will not notice the difference between 720p, and 1080p at that size, so I say go with the 720 to save some cash.

Jroxproductions · 04-03-2008, 09:09 PM

YEAH SINCE ITS FOR MY ROOM AND NOT FOR A BIG ROOM I WAS UNSURE SINCE THE 32 IS A 10000 2 1 CONTRAST AND THE 37 IS A 15000 2 1.

BUT IM A ***** FOR SPECS AND A 1080p JUST SOUNDS BETTER THAN A 720p

darrinveit · 04-03-2008, 10:04 PM

We ended up getting a 40" 720P Samsung LCD for our exercise room due to recommendations on Consumer Reports. It's ok, but I'm not too thrilled with the picture quality (nowhere near that of our 720p Panasonic plasma). You can see a lot of motion blur in very simple scenes (not even sports or other types of fast action) but it works fine for just watching while exercising.

Jroxproductions · 04-03-2008, 10:10 PM

So What Im Reading Into Is That The Samsung Is Not That Great?

Maybe Lean Toward The Panny? I Dont Want A Plasma Though Cause Im Afraid Of "burn In" And That Im Not Sure My Room Is Big Ehough For A 40' Plasma...

Need Some Recommendations Plz Ppl...

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 04-03-2008, 10:28 PM

He cant go with plasma cause plasma starting at 42" and he said was too big for the his stand. That sucks bro. U really missing out the great pics and deep black levels.

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 04-03-2008, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jroxproductions

So What Im Reading Into Is That The Samsung Is Not That Great?

Maybe Lean Toward The Panny? I Dont Want A Plasma Though Cause Im Afraid Of "burn In" And That Im Not Sure My Room Is Big Ehough For A 40' Plasma...

Need Some Recommendations Plz Ppl...

No "burn in" issues. Please read my sticky post "truth about the plasma burn in myth" thread.

Jroxproductions · 04-03-2008, 11:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD

He cant go with plasma cause plasma starting at 42" and he said was too big for the his stand. That sucks bro. U really missing out the great pics and deep black levels.

Well the stand is not an issue but the 37 is the biggest I want 2 go rite now...

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 04-03-2008, 11:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jroxproductions

Well the stand is not an issue but the 37 is the biggest I want 2 go rite now...

sorry to hear that plasma start out at 42" so u will have to go with an LCD.

Jroxproductions · 04-04-2008, 12:22 AM

Okay so what are the favorites in 37' lcd? Samsung, LG, olivea, or panny and if so which model?

darrinveit · 04-04-2008, 03:49 AM

The latest ratings I've seen from consumer reports show the following 37" LCDs as the top 3:

LG 37LB5D
Olevia 537H
Insignia NS-LCD37

The LG is a pretty big jump in price over the Olevia and Insignia as it's a 1080p model, but with a 37" screen you shouldn't be able to tell much difference for the price (just from a resolution standpoint). Hope this helps.

Jroxproductions · 04-04-2008, 03:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by darrinveit

The latest ratings I've seen from consumer reports show the following 37" LCDs as the top 3:

LG 37LB5D
Olevia 537H
Insignia NS-LCD37

The LG is a pretty big jump in price over the Olevia and Insignia as it's a 1080p model, but with a 37" screen you shouldn't be able to tell much difference for the price (just from a resolution standpoint). Hope this helps.

HMM THANKS FOR THAT.

BUT I THOUGHT INSIGNIA WAS GARBAGE???

Sonny · 04-04-2008, 04:15 AM

Panny doesn't still make there 37" plazzy huh...? I guess they stopped with the 6 series one. I have not looked into it so....

dobyblue · 04-04-2008, 01:03 PM

Yeah right now Panny is 32" biggest LCD and 42" smallest plasma.

dobyblue · 04-04-2008, 01:09 PM

The last bunch of 37" LCD's from Vizio tested by Gary Merson all failed de-interlacing tests.

The Sharp LC37D62U is 37", 1080p, passes de-interlacing tests using HDMI, fails them with component. If you're using HDMI it's a good set. It passes 3:2 tests as well when you set film mode to ON in the advanced user menu.

The Sony KDF37H1000 is 37" 720p, it passes both deinterlacing and 3:2 tests.

PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD · 04-04-2008, 02:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

Yeah right now Panny is 32" biggest LCD and 42" smallest plasma.

I think Panny will have a new 37" LCD for 2008 according to their website

Jroxproductions · 04-04-2008, 03:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dobyblue

The last bunch of 37" LCD's from Vizio tested by Gary Merson all failed de-interlacing tests.

The Sharp LC37D62U is 37", 1080p, passes de-interlacing tests using HDMI, fails them with component. If you're using HDMI it's a good set. It passes 3:2 tests as well when you set film mode to ON in the advanced user menu.

The Sony KDF37H1000 is 37" 720p, it passes both deinterlacing and 3:2 tests.

YA BUT THATS A PROJECTION...

Bluestbeard · 04-04-2008, 03:09 PM

LNT4681F.....go now and buy it

Caligula · 04-04-2008, 03:09 PM

Buy my 42" philips 1080i with amblights?

fatediesel · 04-04-2008, 03:11 PM

I've got 3 Samsungs (see sig) and I've never had any problems and find them all to be excellent. If you go to review sites Samsungs seem to be among the best, particularly those under 40". I had never bought a Samsung prior to my first HDTV but I've been happy enough with the quality that I keep buying more. If you're only talking a 32" I wouldn't worry about 1080p, my 32" is only 720p but I can't tell a difference between it and my larger, 1080p sets.

04-03-2008, 08:57 PM	#1
Jroxproductions Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:4	Thinking Of Buying A New Television... SO RITE NOW I HAVE A SANYO 32 LCD (YEAH I WAS ON A BUDGET...). I WAS THINKING OF BUYING A NEW TELEVISION FOR MY BEDROOM. MY CHOICE IS NARROWED BETWEEN A 37 SAMSUNG 1080p LCD OR A 32 SAMSUNG 720p LCD. THE REASON FOR THE 32 IS BECAUSE MY STAND WILL NOT HOLD BIGGER THAN A 32 ON TOP BUT A 40 ON BOTTOM AND I HAVE MY TV ON TOP. ANY OTHER TELEVISIONS I MIGHT BE FORGETTING? I ALSO HAVE A 10% BB COUPON SO I WILL BE GOING 2 BEST BUY...

04-03-2008, 09:03 PM	#2
airwedge1 Active Member Member since:Apr 2007	A friend of mine got a Samsung, and for whatever the reason detail was much worse then on my tv, and black level was a problem, which is very noticeable when I tried to calibrate it with the DVE disc. Don't know about the specs, but just my two cents. I have a sony sxrd. I would personally go with a sony bravia xbr, or a panasonic plasma. Those are more expensive though, but you'll probably be happier with it. Edit: I did not notice you need such a small size, I don't even think they make the above that small. with a smaller tv it is much harder to tell the difference between tvs. You also will not notice the difference between 720p, and 1080p at that size, so I say go with the 720 to save some cash. Last edited by airwedge1; 04-03-2008 at 09:05 PM.

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04-03-2008, 09:09 PM	#3
Jroxproductions Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:4	YEAH SINCE ITS FOR MY ROOM AND NOT FOR A BIG ROOM I WAS UNSURE SINCE THE 32 IS A 10000 2 1 CONTRAST AND THE 37 IS A 15000 2 1. BUT IM A ***** FOR SPECS AND A 1080p JUST SOUNDS BETTER THAN A 720p

04-03-2008, 10:04 PM	#4
darrinveit Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Parker, CO	We ended up getting a 40" 720P Samsung LCD for our exercise room due to recommendations on Consumer Reports. It's ok, but I'm not too thrilled with the picture quality (nowhere near that of our 720p Panasonic plasma). You can see a lot of motion blur in very simple scenes (not even sports or other types of fast action) but it works fine for just watching while exercising.

04-03-2008, 10:10 PM	#5
Jroxproductions Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:4	So What Im Reading Into Is That The Samsung Is Not That Great? Maybe Lean Toward The Panny? I Dont Want A Plasma Though Cause Im Afraid Of "burn In" And That Im Not Sure My Room Is Big Ehough For A 40' Plasma... Need Some Recommendations Plz Ppl...

04-03-2008, 10:28 PM	#6
PLASMA-1080P-FULLHD Active Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA, USA	He cant go with plasma cause plasma starting at 42" and he said was too big for the his stand. That sucks bro. U really missing out the great pics and deep black levels.

04-04-2008, 12:22 AM	#10
Jroxproductions Member Member since:Dec 2007 Location:Texas Blu-ray collection:4	Okay so what are the favorites in 37' lcd? Samsung, LG, olivea, or panny and if so which model?

04-04-2008, 03:49 AM	#11
darrinveit Junior Member Member since:Jan 2008 Location:Parker, CO	The latest ratings I've seen from consumer reports show the following 37" LCDs as the top 3: LG 37LB5D Olevia 537H Insignia NS-LCD37 The LG is a pretty big jump in price over the Olevia and Insignia as it's a 1080p model, but with a 37" screen you shouldn't be able to tell much difference for the price (just from a resolution standpoint). Hope this helps.

04-04-2008, 04:15 AM	#13
Sonny Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Aug 2007 Home Theater Gallery:8 Blu-ray reviews:6 Trading Score:1	Panny doesn't still make there 37" plazzy huh...? I guess they stopped with the 6 series one. I have not looked into it so....

04-04-2008, 01:03 PM	#14
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	Yeah right now Panny is 32" biggest LCD and 42" smallest plasma.

04-04-2008, 01:09 PM	#15
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	The last bunch of 37" LCD's from Vizio tested by Gary Merson all failed de-interlacing tests. The Sharp LC37D62U is 37", 1080p, passes de-interlacing tests using HDMI, fails them with component. If you're using HDMI it's a good set. It passes 3:2 tests as well when you set film mode to ON in the advanced user menu. The Sony KDF37H1000 is 37" 720p, it passes both deinterlacing and 3:2 tests.

04-04-2008, 03:09 PM	#18
Bluestbeard Banned Member since:Mar 2008	LNT4681F.....go now and buy it

04-04-2008, 03:09 PM	#19
Caligula Banned Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Philadelphia Trading Score:1	Buy my 42" philips 1080i with amblights?

04-04-2008, 03:11 PM	#20
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	I've got 3 Samsungs (see sig) and I've never had any problems and find them all to be excellent. If you go to review sites Samsungs seem to be among the best, particularly those under 40". I had never bought a Samsung prior to my first HDTV but I've been happy enough with the quality that I keep buying more. If you're only talking a 32" I wouldn't worry about 1080p, my 32" is only 720p but I can't tell a difference between it and my larger, 1080p sets.

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