11-24-2011, 11:12 AM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Help me pick out a TV [Split]
I'm in the market for a television. Any suggestions on brands/TVs? Should I wait for boxing day?
Probably 45-55in. Can't break the bank. Already have other home theatre items so package deals aren't really for me.
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11-24-2011, 11:46 AM
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Playboy Mansion Poolboy
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
I'm in the market for a television. Any suggestions on brands/TVs? Should I wait for boxing day?
Probably 45-55in. Can't break the bank. Already have other home theatre items so package deals aren't really for me.
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I've seen a few places offering a Samsung 51" TV for just under $500.
http://www.sears.ca/product/samsung-...44646-PN51D450
Not sure about the quality- but the price sure is right.
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11-24-2011, 11:53 AM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Originally Posted by ken0042
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I saw that. But 720p.
As far as specifics, 1080p is a must, 120hz. LED/LCD doesn't really matter, nor does plasma I guess. Probably $1000k or less.
Thinking something more like this:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...c3b2e50599en02
Last edited by Cecil Terwilliger; 11-24-2011 at 12:11 PM.
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11-24-2011, 11:58 AM
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Lifetime Suspension
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LED is the way to go.
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11-24-2011, 12:11 PM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Originally Posted by North East Goon
LED is the way to go.
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I'm sorry but this isn't even the least bit helpful.
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11-24-2011, 12:15 PM
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
I'm sorry but this isn't even the least bit helpful.
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I find the picture is so much brighter and easier to see on LEDs; my brother has one and I'm jealous.
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11-24-2011, 12:40 PM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Originally Posted by Sr. Mints
I find the picture is so much brighter and easier to see on LEDs; my brother has one and I'm jealous.
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Which is great but this isn't a debate on the quality of TVs. It is about me finding a TV for under a grand that fits my needs.
I appreciate your input and I may lean towards an LED if it fits my other criteria.
This may be suitable:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...ae5653cc88en02
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11-24-2011, 12:44 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: Calgary
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Which is great but this isn't a debate on the quality of TVs. It is about me finding a TV for under a grand that fits my needs.
I appreciate your input and I may lean towards an LED if it fits my other criteria.
This may be suitable:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...ae5653cc88en02 |
I bought my 40 inch LED Samsung last year from Memory Express for $700, so I'm sure you could get a 46 inch for under a grand.
I have an LCD 120Hz, and the above LED 60Hz, and the LED just kills the LCD in terms of picture quality. If you can afford a couple hundred bucks more, my suggestion is go LED. It really makes LCD look last generation IMO.
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11-24-2011, 12:46 PM
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Which is great but this isn't a debate on the quality of TVs. It is about me finding a TV for under a grand that fits my needs.
I appreciate your input and I may lean towards an LED if it fits my other criteria.
This may be suitable:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...ae5653cc88en02 |
That is my exact TV. I can't say enough good things about it. You would enjoy it.
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11-24-2011, 12:49 PM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Springfield Penitentiary
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Originally Posted by Kybosh
That is my exact TV. I can't say enough good things about it. You would enjoy it.
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The D6500 is $400 more expensive. Is there anything it could possibly offer that would make me want that instead?
nm. 3D.
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11-24-2011, 01:02 PM
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Which is great but this isn't a debate on the quality of TVs. It is about me finding a TV for under a grand that fits my needs.
I appreciate your input and I may lean towards an LED if it fits my other criteria.
This may be suitable:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...ae5653cc88en02 |
Samsung is the way to go if you want my opinion. If your into downloading movies/tv shows you can play them directly through a USB flash drive plugged into the tv. For me this large but the picture quality is superior on Samsung. I have owned Panasonic plasma, Sharp LCD, Sony LCD and a Samsung LCD and Samsung has outperformed the others with Sony in a close 2nd. Sony's are too much $$ so I'd go with a Samsung for $100 or just under! Their speakers are not great though, picture unbeatable!
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11-24-2011, 01:54 PM
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Dec 2003
Location: Sunshine Coast
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Quote:
Originally Posted by casucks
Samsung is the way to go if you want my opinion. If your into downloading movies/tv shows you can play them directly through a USB flash drive plugged into the tv. For me this large but the picture quality is superior on Samsung. I have owned Panasonic plasma, Sharp LCD, Sony LCD and a Samsung LCD and Samsung has outperformed the others with Sony in a close 2nd. Sony's are too much $$ so I'd go with a Samsung for $100 or just under! Their speakers are not great though, picture unbeatable!
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I think saying one brand is the best doesn't tell the full story. You have to be model specific as I'd way rather have a top Sony or Panasonic over a cheaper Samsung. The best LED LCD right now is probably the Sony HX929 as it has local dimming while Samsung doesn't have a comparable model. As for Sony being over priced, right now the old models are starting to be on sale, so a person can watch for some great deals, not that I'm trying to sell Sony's, other brands such as LG, Samsung, Panasonic etc. also make some fine TVs.
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11-24-2011, 02:22 PM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
Join Date: Jun 2010
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Originally Posted by Vulcan
I think saying one brand is the best doesn't tell the full story. You have to be model specific as I'd way rather have a top Sony or Panasonic over a cheaper Samsung. The best LED LCD right now is probably the Sony HX929 as it has local dimming while Samsung doesn't have a comparable model. As for Sony being over priced, right now the old models are starting to be on sale, so a person can watch for some great deals, not that I'm trying to sell Sony's, other brands such as LG, Samsung, Panasonic etc. also make some fine TVs.
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That sony in a comparable size is an extra $700. Way out of my price range.
Appreciate the input though.
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11-24-2011, 02:27 PM
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Franchise Player
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Why not wait until Boxing Week? I'm going to get a 32" TV for my bedroom. Although I'd prefer it now, I don't mind waiting a month for them all to be on sale.
As for TVs I've been a Sony user as far back as I can remember.
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11-24-2011, 02:29 PM
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That Crazy Guy at the Bus Stop
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Originally Posted by squiggs96
Why not wait until Boxing Week? I'm going to get a 32" TV for my bedroom. Although I'd prefer it now, I don't mind waiting a month for them all to be on sale.
As for TVs I've been a Sony user as far back as I can remember.
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I posted this in the other thread.
Is Boxing week going to have better deals? I am off that day...
I'm typically a Sony user myself. But at this point money is more important that brand loyalty. Although quality is important too.
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11-24-2011, 02:55 PM
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Powerplay Quarterback
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11-24-2011, 02:58 PM
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Backup Goalie
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
Which is great but this isn't a debate on the quality of TVs. It is about me finding a TV for under a grand that fits my needs.
I appreciate your input and I may lean towards an LED if it fits my other criteria.
This may be suitable:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/...ae5653cc88en02 |
I bought this yesterday and it's treated me well so far! Nice to have the 30% off the stand and free wifi dongle to go with it too.
Look at hometheater.com if you want to find a good review of it.
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11-24-2011, 03:04 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
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Buy this and then sell the HT stuff 
http://www.visions.ca/Catalogue/Bund...?bundleId=1166
Memory Express sometimes has decent prices for TVs too.
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11-24-2011, 03:06 PM
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The new goggles also do nothing.
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How is Samsung with standard def stuff? I've tried a few brands but I keep going back to Sony because their scaling of standard def stuff seems to be better to me.
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11-24-2011, 03:13 PM
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Franchise Player
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Cecil Terwilliger
nm. 3D.
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If 3d isn't a selling feature for you:
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/.../10167652.aspx
It's no secret I'll generally recommend the Viera series any time this topic comes up, but if you're going with a Sharp or a Samsung, give Radio Crafts a call. I've got some fantastic pricing from them on other items.
Last edited by DownhillGoat; 11-24-2011 at 03:16 PM.
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