Anyone who knows alot about TVs.

**Titleist** · 12-03-2007, 10:01 PM

I'm looking to get a new TV - 2, actually.

One around 26" for my bedroom, and somewhere between 40-50" for the living room. The TV I have right now is getting moved into my game room.

Plasma or LCD, it doesn't really matter. I watch alot of sports and a movie every now and then. Me and the boys will get together and play some Madden or Tiger Woods every so often, as well.

Any specific brands or models? I'm not looking to spend a shitload of money, either. I'd like to keep the price as low as possible. I do want good quality, though.

**rx8rone** · 12-03-2007, 10:18 PM

my friend got these sweet flat screens for 500 each ill try and get the ebay store name for you by tonight if not tomorrow

**PROTEINSHAKE** · 12-03-2007, 11:17 PM

i got a 46" samsung last week.Hi def LCD 1080p... SWEEEET 1750$

**goodcents** · 12-04-2007, 09:58 AM

Carlos would be good for this one, he's always got the scoop. I have a 36" regular tv

**CheddaNips** · 12-04-2007, 11:46 AM

PLasmas are better for lighter rooms and LCDs are better for darker rooms. I love my 54 SXRD

**QuieTSToRM33** · 12-04-2007, 12:39 PM

If you're gonna play games .... LCD all the way.

I say LCD no matter what.

**Amorphic** · 12-06-2007, 12:25 AM

Originally Posted by QuieTSToRM33

If you're gonna play games .... LCD all the way.

I say LCD no matter what.

i agree, lcds are great.

anything thats 1080p with a 120htz refresh rate is good

**Carlos_E** · 12-06-2007, 10:43 AM

Sony XBR
Sharp
Toshiba
Samsumg
Panasonic

All make great LCDs. Check out those brands.

If you want budget brands check out Olevia and Vizio.

**Anabolic CEO** · 12-06-2007, 10:47 AM

Awesome...Thanks for the help Carlos...Not my thread, but you just helped me with christmas shopping!

**Carlos_E** · 12-06-2007, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by Anabolic CEO

Awesome...Thanks for the help Carlos...Not my thread, but you just helped me with christmas shopping!

Olevia and Vizio are the top selling budget brands giving Sony and the other companies a run for their money. If you are a videophile, you can see the difference between brands. The average person cannot.

**Titleist** · 12-06-2007, 08:39 PM

Originally Posted by Carlos_E

Olevia and Vizio are the top selling budget brands giving Sony and the other companies a run for their money. If you are a videophile, you can see the difference between brands. The average person cannot.

I doubt I would be able to tell, without studying the two.

I'll check into the brands you listed, and try to find a reasonable price. As long as the Vizio and Olevia don't have any problems, I can sacrifice picture quality.

Thanks for the help guys.

**Carlos_E** · 12-06-2007, 08:46 PM

Originally Posted by Titleist

I doubt I would be able to tell, without studying the two.

I'll check into the brands you listed, and try to find a reasonable price. As long as the Vizio and Olevia don't have any problems, I can sacrifice picture quality.

Thanks for the help guys.

Read here for owner reviews. There are threads covering all of the brands. Just do a search.

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=166

Which ever you buy, pick up a Tivo HD or Tivo S3 to go with it.

**Titleist** · 12-06-2007, 10:16 PM

Will do - Thanks.

**Carlos_E** · 12-08-2007, 03:57 AM

47-inch 1080p Olevia LCD HDTV for $1599

http://www.target.com/Olevia-47-1080...Aolevia&page=1

Use this code "TGAFLETJ". You get an extra 10% off.

**Mogamedogz** · 12-08-2007, 06:49 AM

Quick question...

Which is better for watching sports and Movies? LCD or Plasma?

**roodogg** · 12-19-2007, 02:06 PM

I love my Panasonic Hd Lcd. Panasonic makes a great product. If you are a movie buff and that is your only goal to watch HD DVD I would say plasma, but LCD is just an all around good buy

**wantmoremass** · 12-19-2007, 02:26 PM

i just got a 42" panasonic plasma. i went plasma over lcd because i watch a lot of tennis and hockey, and i have noticed a difference on lcd's where you can see a bit of pixelization behind a fast moving object (e.g. puck or ball). plasma has a better look for fast-moving video, imo including action movies. like someone said above, if you get the 120hz LCD version, it makes a big difference in the image refresh (most are 60). i believe panasonic is the #1 consumer-rated plasma. i love my new tv!

**abmyers** · 12-20-2007, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by Carlos_E

Sony XBR
Sharp
Toshiba
Samsumg
Panasonic

All make great LCDs. Check out those brands.

If you want budget brands check out Olevia and Vizio.

I have a 32" Vizio in the BR that I picked up for around $500 I think. It looks just as good as its more expensive more recognizably named cousin in the living room