32" 1080p samsung LCD at FRY's For $799
08-13-2008, 01:10 PM
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Funny that you like Sony buy don't like Samsung...Sony has the worst picture I have ever seen. The only reason that Vizio sells so much is cause they are cheep and everyone can buy one. If you really want a good tv you buy a Plasma, Pioneer Elite, trye it will cost a lot but is the best picture you are ever gonna get. When it comes to a tv you get what you pay for. Only two companies make the lcd for every brand out, and now only two for a plasma now that Fujitsu does not make the panels anymore. The thing that makes the tv look good is the processor that is running you picture.
08-13-2008, 01:34 PM
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and the last one i saw from sony (last january) was about a 12" model...
it'll take a year or 2 to see the first models roll off the factory.
08-13-2008, 01:34 PM
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Hey Gagan, do you have a good recommendation for a cheap 42-50inch plasma? My friend is looking into a new TV and he's thinking about getting the Samsung PN50A550. His budget is no more than 1,600.
08-13-2008, 01:59 PM
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1080p is only necessary if you have something that actually broadcasts in 1080p.. ie xbox360, ps3, bluray player, computer.
No tv service is capable of broadcasting 1080p to you currently. Well at least dish and comcast can't. (i believe they are 480i?)
If you have a screen that is 32" chances are you won't see a big difference between 720p and 1080p if any at all.. unless you are hooked up to a computer and will be reading text on it.
No tv service is capable of broadcasting 1080p to you currently. Well at least dish and comcast can't. (i believe they are 480i?)
If you have a screen that is 32" chances are you won't see a big difference between 720p and 1080p if any at all.. unless you are hooked up to a computer and will be reading text on it.
08-13-2008, 02:20 PM
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Oh, btw, if you are looking for quality cables for anything, check out www.monoprice.com
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08-13-2008, 02:24 PM
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You'll find deals on 42" PZ80s and PZ85s. Should be right about $1100-$1300. These are 1080p models with great contrast. My Cousin has last years 50pz750, and it's a very good TV.
08-13-2008, 02:25 PM
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You've had this converstation with him too!?!
Oh, btw, if you are looking for quality cables for anything, check out www.monoprice.com
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Oh, btw, if you are looking for quality cables for anything, check out www.monoprice.com
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08-13-2008, 02:31 PM
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If you asked my 2 years ago I'd have said save the money, but today, just go for the 1080p. With the right sources (most TV HD channels, bluray) you'll be extracting the best you can with the 1080p native panel.
Most HD channels, with the exception of about 3-5, are 1080i. Getting a 1080P set is definitely worth it, and with the prices so low right now, no reason to get a 720p display unless it's a projector or something.
Most HD channels, with the exception of about 3-5, are 1080i. Getting a 1080P set is definitely worth it, and with the prices so low right now, no reason to get a 720p display unless it's a projector or something.