What's the best bang for the buck TV?

[vazgor]

last boxing day i got a hitachie lcd-dpl projetion 50 inc and a suround sound system for 2400 and it even makes the Oilers look good man and my kid even fights over the tv times with grandma for her cartoons guess watching dora on a 27 just dont cut it anymore so there is my 2 cents

[mark]

After lots of research and looking got a Samsung LCD and quite pleased but Costco that DanG mentioned (Viewsonic 42" 1080P, $1099) is a deal mostly because of Costco return policy.

Got a couple of buddies and my brother are big Costco swappers. Last guy traded his year old 37" 1080i for the 42" 1080P for even money.

[Tom R]

I like my Samsung 50" LCD DLP Costco currently has great pricing on these. You have to shop around, at the time I bought mine the Brick beat Costco's pricing by $150 and also included a Samsung Progressive Scan Up Loading DVD. The Brick also had the best pricing on the stand, same stand was $250 more than the Brick at FS BB and London Drug. London Drug has a very good , well priced Audio Video dept. Keep in mind that you will need a HD hookup to get the full HD picture quality. At todays pricing if you are going to spend $2000 or more ensure the TV will handle HD 1080P.

Tom R

[Slipstream]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

I'm not sure ANY screen will make your Canucks look good....but good luck trying Mwaa ha ha.

OH THATS COLD.. OK.. WE OFFICIALLY DONT LIKE YOU ANYMORE. Too bad about them being first in the division than i guess.

[atcguy]

if you have a condo or small place then yes lcd and plasmas are the way to go. Sony makes the best Tvs out there right now and dont even sell plasmas anymore . LCD is where its at. Plasma are heavy , lcd light. bravia xbr engine the way to go for lcd. I have a buddy that does the prfessional calibration that would retail for aroun 400 bucks. this goes into the factory menu and sets the TV up the way its meant to be seen. Out of the box TVS blue and brightness levels are off the charts to make it look brighter and sharper than other tvs when they are dispayed with many other tvs. He said easily the best tv out there that got him the best Picture is the Sony SXRD rear projection LCD tv. you could get a 60 for aroun 3500-4500 I believe. if you have the room go this route.!!!!

[fishoholic]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

I'm not sure ANY screen will make your Canucks look good....but good luck trying Mwaa ha ha.

I was just thinking that!

[Samw]

http://www.digitalhome.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=69479

"Flat-panels to kill off rear-projection TV sales by 2011 "


http://www.switched.com/2007/12/20/s...levision-line/

"Sony Closing Its Rear-Projection Television Line"


http://news.digitaltrends.com/news/s..._tvs_from_sony

"No More Rear-Project TVs from Sony"


http://www.digitalhome.ca/content/view/1944/206/

"Flat panel plasma and LCD television sales are expected to increase 61% to 1.96 million units while rear projection HDTV sales are expected to fall almost 50% to 150,000 units."

[Black Phantom]

Try this site. It's quite good. Lots of TV reviews and tests
www.cnet.com

[mark]

another useful site:
http://forums.soundandvisionmag.com/

[Chin_Lee]

Anthony
how about a price range and screen size range? those variable will help with input on whats the best bang for the buck/