Which of these 3 TVs would you buy?

[GatorDeb]

Westinghouse 47" 1080p LCD HDTV $1300
HP 42" 1080p LCD HDTV $1000
Sony Bravia 40" 1080p LCD HDTV $1330

Picture quality is the main concern, and something that will last a while.

Thanks! :)

[TallGuyMe]

Might I suggest the Samsung HLT5087S LED 1080p DLP?

I have the 56" version, and am quite happy with my purchase.

[GatorDeb]

I don't want a DLP. I'm interested in those 3 only.

[Mopower]

I wouldn't pay more for 1080p on a TV that small.

[Sdallnct]

What are you using this for? If you are doing home theater, then I'd go Westinghouse simply because of size. Even if the Sony is a "better" picture I don't think you would see it on a set that small. I've looked at the Westinghouse and was hoping to get a 46" 720p version for a deal, but they seemed to have just let them run out when they introduced the 1080p model.

But to be honest. If the"most" important fact if image quality for home theater I wouldn't buy any of them. No list that includes "the best image" is complete without the Panasonic Plasma and the 50" 720p version with careful shopping is "in that range".

Of course if you want to use as a computer monitor...then yea, go 1080p. If you are using MAINLY as a computer monitor, then probably the Sony. But if mainly for home theater I'd go Westinghouse. Just my opinion...

[TallGuyMe]

I don't want a DLP. I'm interested in those 3 only.

alrighty then.

[Brian Shannon]

Of those 3, take the Sony

[GatorDeb]

I'm going to use it for XBOX 360 and PS3 gaming and HD DVDs (HD-DVD and Blu-Ray), as a computer monitor, and to watch SD and HD TV. I sit approximately 6 feet away from the TV.

[Sdallnct]

OK...I see...well then at 6' and use on occasion as a computer monitor, then I'd probably go Westinghouse, for the size. But the Sony would probably be a very close 2nd.

Yes I agree picture quality is important. But for the overall theater/gaming experience I'd give up a touch of quality for 7" in size. Especially if you are going to watch some SD. Remember with SD you will lose even more picture size. Without looking it up, I'd say a 40" WS tv showing SD would actually be about 34" to 36" somewhere in there.

[Patman]

Aren't you losing about 25%-30% of display area going from 47" to a 40" set.

[GatorDeb]

Would the Sony TV being $1220 make any difference?

Westinghouse 47" 1080p LCD HDTV $1300
HP 42" 1080p LCD HDTV $1000
Sony Bravia 40" 1080p LCD HDTV $1220

Are Westinghouse good quality, last for years?

[Sdallnct]

I think any of them are quality enough to last several years. I don't think it is realistic to think about buying a tv to last 10-15-20 years anymore. With all the technology changes, connection changes, you will probably want something different regardless of how long the tv really lasts.

I also think with a bigger 47" set, you are more likely not to want something bigger.

Heck if you worried about it....just buy a 5 year warranty and you can have the piece of mind that you know it will be ok for 5 years or at least be fixed if something does happen.

[GatorDeb]

To add to the mix... is this a good deal, and would you get this over the other ones?

Panasonic 42" 1080p Plasma for $990

[Brian Shannon]

To add to the mix... is this a good deal, and would you get this over the other ones?

Panasonic 42" 1080p Plasma for $990

Yes, I recently got a Panasonic plasma, but I would question that price for a 1080p set.

[Bill Geiger]

Here is some info on the Westinghouse.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=851860&highlight=TX-47F430S

[Superman07]

Yes, I recently got a Panasonic plasma, but I would question that price for a 1080p set.

Legit. Check out the thread one or two down. :)

[bareva]

Sony Bravia 40" 1080p LCD HDTV $1330---for me.

[paul416]

The Sony!!

[stonewall]

I sit approximately 6 feet away from the TV.

At that size TV and at that distance then I would save some serious cash and buy a 720p set. Besides, there are other factors that go into an excellent picture quality than just resolution.

Get a 42 inch 720p Panasonic plasma!

[paradicelost]

Yes, I recently got a Panasonic plasma, but I would question that price for a 1080p set.

Thats pretty close to the saleprice we have for that model right now where i work. Its normal price is 1799, but we have for 1099 at the moment.

[paradicelost]

Westinghouse 47" 1080p LCD HDTV $1300
HP 42" 1080p LCD HDTV $1000
Sony Bravia 40" 1080p LCD HDTV $1330

Picture quality is the main concern, and something that will last a while.

Thanks! :)
Is the sony you're looking at the V or W series. Its a good price for either one, but i think the W series has a higher contrast, an extra HDMI input, and the new x.v. color(which i don't too much about other than you have to get one of the new hd camcorders to take advantage of it) but from what i've read on here at that size i don't know if you'd notice the difference.

[ANDREMIKE]

To add to the mix... is this a good deal, and would you get this over the other ones?

Panasonic 42" 1080p Plasma for $990


That price doesn't seem right. Its probably 780p and 1080i.

I will say this though.. A Panasonic Plasma is the better chice. If you truely are going to use it for Bluray then get a 1080p. otherwise the 780p will be just fine for DVD. and HD TV.

I bet you can find the 42"1080p for about 1600.00

[milkdog]

That price doesn't seem right. Its probably 780p and 1080i.

I will say this though.. A Panasonic Plasma is the better chice. If you truely are going to use it for Bluray then get a 1080p. otherwise the 780p will be just fine for DVD. and HD TV.

I bet you can find the 42"1080p for about 1600.00

It's $1199 at Sears now.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775597000P?keyword=panasonic+42+plasma

I just bought one today. Ordered it online for in-store pickup, and they didn't even charge sales tax for some reason (even though there's stores all around me), which saved me another $100+ in L.A. Waiting for them to tell me it's in-stock so I can pick it up...

[paradicelost]

It's $1199 at Sears now.

http://www.sears.com/shc/s/p_10153_12605_05775597000P?keyword=panasonic+42+plasma

I just bought one today. Ordered it online for in-store pickup, and they didn't even charge sales tax for some reason (even though there's stores all around me), which saved me another $100+ in L.A. Waiting for them to tell me it's in-stock so I can pick it up...

I stand corrected, milkdog is right, the 1080P model is 1199, and the 720P is 1099.
Even at that price though plasmas are the hardest thing to sell, just to big of a stigma agaisnt them.

[bluejk]

Sony is the best on your list. I have done a lot of comparing and they are the clearest. But for the size of the TV 720p would look the same as 1080p. But since HD DVDs are the only thing that is 1080p these days people in general would want to gravitate towards 1080p sets to get what they feel is the best picture. So if you have a HD DVD player go for it.

[JoeR63]

I stand corrected, milkdog is right, the 1080P model is 1199, and the 720P is 1099.
Even at that price though plasmas are the hardest thing to sell, just to big of a stigma agaisnt them.

The important thing to remember is that it's only the "stigma" and not the reality, and a lot of this is brought on by employees in the big box B&Ms that don't know what they're talking about. (Wow! What a shock!!)

Plasmas are excellent TVs and a great "bang for the buck" choice. All a new owner should do is follow common sense viewing guidelines for the first 100-200 hours to allow for the phosphors to break in evenly.

[GatorDeb]

So if I already have the Sony at home, I can just forget about it and be happy? 47" may be TOO big for sitting 5-6 feet from it, right? And I use the TV as a computer a lot (right now, in fact) so it has to be a good computer monitor.

So for $1300, I shouldn't feel ripped off by the 40" Sony and I should just be happy with it? :) (I'm still in the return window period).

This is the TV that I got for $1258 plus tax:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=160778&cm_re=sbda-_-confirmation-_-product+link

[Sdallnct]

IMHO, you should just enjoy and be happy. Don't get all caught up in buyers remorse or w/e. You got a good tv, just enjoy it.


So if I already have the Sony at home, I can just forget about it and be happy? 47" may be TOO big for sitting 5-6 feet from it, right? And I use the TV as a computer a lot (right now, in fact) so it has to be a good computer monitor.

So for $1300, I shouldn't feel ripped off by the 40" Sony and I should just be happy with it? :) (I'm still in the return window period).

This is the TV that I got for $1258 plus tax:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=160778&cm_re=sbda-_-confirmation-_-product+link

[GatorDeb]

What about Sony 46" 1080p lcd for $1400? $150 extra worth it for 6 more inches?

Or Insignia (BBuy brand) 42" 1080p for $1000?

[Sdallnct]

Are you sure you can pick up the Sony 46" for $1,400? Is that Sears? I believe that is an ad mistake and it should be the 720p verions for that price.

I would skip on the Insignia.

And in general bigger is better for the overall home theater experience. But if you are using mainly as a computer monitor and only occasionally throw in a DVD, then 40" is probably ok.

In my dedicated theater room I have a front projection set up. Front row is right at 10' away, to my 94" screen. With HD, DVD, Blu-Ray and PS3 games it is not to close. SD does not look that great however. But it is watchable.

[DVD Polizei]

What about Sony 46" 1080p lcd for $1400? $150 extra worth it for 6 more inches?

Or Insignia (BBuy brand) 42" 1080p for $1000?

If you currently think your 40" is large enough, then just enjoy it. But if you do want something a little larger, get the bigger one.





P.S. Mods, I posted the exact same response in Adult Forum, but these are two different topics.

[m0vi3fan2]

For watching movies on a 40+ lcd, esp high def I personally would not buy anything less than a 1080p 120hz. Doubling the fps is just amazing. But if your mostly going to game on it I feel the purchase you made is appropriate.

[Bill Geiger]

Avoid the Insignia like the plague. I have a 27 inch that I touched once and I got a shock from it....and it never turned on again. However, once it stops working after 3 months, BB will at least let you exchange or get something different.

[GatorDeb]

I ended up going for the 46" Sharp Aquos 1080p for $1300. COMPLETELY happy with purchase. I think the SD is better on this one than on the Sony. I don't really know how this works, but here's an analogy: the PS3 has an inherent PS1 and PS2 and PS3 engine, so it can do the best image of all of them, whether the XBOX 360 does regular XBOX through emulation. This TV does 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p individually so it has a better picture for each.

[SexualPudding]

I ended up going for the 46" Sharp Aquos 1080p for $1300. COMPLETELY happy with purchase. I think the SD is better on this one than on the Sony. I don't really know how this works, but here's an analogy: the PS3 has an inherent PS1 and PS2 and PS3 engine, so it can do the best image of all of them, whether the XBOX 360 does regular XBOX through emulation. This TV does 480p, 720p, 1080i, and 1080p individually so it has a better picture for each.

It may accept each of those resolutions, but it does not "do" them natively. Everything input will be scaled to 1080p.