theprofessor Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 My 10 year old 60" Hitachi is about done. It needs $450.00 worth of repairs so I think I'm ready for a new TV. I am going to make my purchase on Black Sunday and would like to know if any of you have pre-Black Sunday deal information. I also need some education on a few things: HD vs Plasma? Pro's and Cons of both? Can you get a Plasma with HD? DLP? I've also read about 760, 1080, etc. - What is this? Resolution? Brand reliability. Has anyone used Fire Dog from Circuit City or the Geek Squad from Best Buy? Share your experiences. I haven't done much research at this point because I just decided to make this purchase yesterday. Any advice you could give would be appreciated. I'm looking to spend $1,500-$2,500. Thanks, in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 first the best deals will be on black friday but you might need to be in line as early as 2-3am depending on where you live and what store you are going to this link has some of the deals http://forums.thehuddle.com/index.php?showtopic=231420 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) My 10 year old 60" Hitachi is about done. It needs $450.00 worth of repairs so I think I'm ready for a new TV. I am going to make my purchase on Black Sunday and would like to know if any of you have pre-Black Sunday deal information. I also need some education on a few things: HD vs Plasma? Pro's and Cons of both? Can you get a Plasma with HD? DLP? I've also read about 760, 1080, etc. - What is this? Resolution? Brand reliability. Has anyone used Fire Dog from Circuit City or the Geek Squad from Best Buy? Share your experiences. I haven't done much research at this point because I just decided to make this purchase yesterday. Any advice you could give would be appreciated. I'm looking to spend $1,500-$2,500. Thanks, in advance! If you have a Boscovs near you, they are selling the Panasonic TH-50PX77U 50-inch 1080i Plamsa for $999.99 on Black Friday and the following Saturday. You can actually do what I did, and go buy it now for $2,100.00. Then, they have a deal where if you find it sold cheaper anywhere else or their store, you get the difference. Simply take your receipt in on Black Friday, and you will get that money back, and have the TV for $999.99. I don't think you find a better deal anywhere. The MSRP is $2,199 and they are selling for $999.99 Here is the review: Edited November 15, 2007 by Menudo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wildcat2334 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 there are quite a few threads on LCD vs. Plasma - in a nutshell- LCD is a slightly crisper, sharper pic while a good plasma gives you richer colors and blacks and is better for viewing sports. LCD have a longer life- but the reality is a good plasma will last just fine Panny makes a great set- Menudo's panel is tough to beat at that price- At $2600 of Amazon is the Pioneer '50 - at the top of your price range- Pioneer '50 Plasma check it out- Panny and Pioneer make the best plasma's IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 If you have a Boscovs near you, they are selling the Panasonic TH-50PX77U 50-inch 1080i Plamsa for $999.99 on Black Friday and the following Saturday. You can actually do what I did, and go buy it now for $2,100.00. Then, they have a deal where if you find it sold cheaper anywhere else or their store, you get the difference. Simply take your receipt in on Black Friday, and you will get that money back, and have the TV for $999.99. I don't think you find a better deal anywhere. The MSRP is $2,199 and they are selling for $999.99 Here is the review: Are you 100% sure they will honor that, though? Don't most stores usually have special rules for Black Friday stuff? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perchoutofwater Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 DLP is nice. I bought a 73" DLP about a month ago. It is a very crisp, clear picture when viewing HD. It is not that good of a picture with SD, but I haven't seen a screen that large that does look good in SD. It is only about 18" deep. The colors are very rich. Some have said DLP does not look good from angles, but I view mine at a 45 degree angle all the time in the picture is great. With DLP you don't have to worry about image burn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Whatever you buy, please, buy from Wal-Mart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Are you 100% sure they will honor that, though? Don't most stores usually have special rules for Black Friday stuff? I made the salesman sign the add stating that it would be honored. I also had him give me his business card and he guaranteed me that he would be working on Friday morning when I bring in the receipt. If they don't give it to me, I might be arrested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziachild007 Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Whatever you buy, please, buy from Wal-Mart. I have actually been thinking about a Vizio from Sams. I know its not quite up to par with the other big brands but they seems to be pretty reasonbly priced. Does anyone have any experience with Vizio, good or bad? Surely if LT promotes it, it has to be good, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polksalet Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I made the salesman sign the add stating that it would be honored. I also had him give me his business card and he guaranteed me that he would be working on Friday morning when I bring in the receipt. If they don't give it to me, I might be arrested. Wal-Mart honors black friday ads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Wal-Mart honors black friday ads. there is a catch to how they and most other companies honor ads... 1st they have to be within their trade area(they wont match a store 2 hours away) 2nd it has to be the exact same model...problem with that is that Walmart and Targets etc get their very own models of the same exact items(different color here and there) so its the same model but because of the color change it has a different model number.. Different model # means they dont have to match(for the most part....and if you push you could possibly win) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I have actually been thinking about a Vizio from Sams. I know its not quite up to par with the other big brands but they seems to be pretty reasonbly priced. Does anyone have any experience with Vizio, good or bad? Surely if LT promotes it, it has to be good, right? I originally looked at the Vizios but for a few hundred more you can get better. IMO, Samsung has a great affordable 720 or 1080 40" LCD out there right now. I even saw the 1080 46" online for 1600 which is a great price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 If you have a Boscovs near you, they are selling the Panasonic TH-50PX77U 50-inch 1080i Plamsa for $999.99 on Black Friday and the following Saturday. You can actually do what I did, and go buy it now for $2,100.00. Then, they have a deal where if you find it sold cheaper anywhere else or their store, you get the difference. Simply take your receipt in on Black Friday, and you will get that money back, and have the TV for $999.99. I don't think you find a better deal anywhere. The MSRP is $2,199 and they are selling for $999.99 Here is the review: Thanks. No Boscov's in the Seattle area that I know of. Only Best Buy, Circuit City, Fry's etc - I'll check to see who else carry's this model. Sounds like you got a tremedous deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 DLP is nice. I bought a 73" DLP about a month ago. It is a very crisp, clear picture when viewing HD. It is not that good of a picture with SD, but I haven't seen a screen that large that does look good in SD. It is only about 18" deep. The colors are very rich. Some have said DLP does not look good from angles, but I view mine at a 45 degree angle all the time in the picture is great. With DLP you don't have to worry about image burn. What is SD? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 What is SD? Standard Def Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theprofessor Posted November 15, 2007 Author Share Posted November 15, 2007 Standard Def Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 if you're getting a new TV...make sure it is LCD and 1080p.... there are deals where you can get a HDTV and Blu-Ray player at a discount to where the Blu-ray player is almost free.... usually at best buy though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 I originally looked at the Vizios but for a few hundred more you can get better. IMO, Samsung has a great affordable 720 or 1080 40" LCD out there right now. I even saw the 1080 46" online for 1600 which is a great price. yeah, for a few hundred more a Samsung is well worth it... Samsung is pretty much as good as a Sony when it comes to HDTV's except a samsung will have more HDMI inputs and whatnot... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menudo Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 if you're getting a new TV...make sure it is LCD and 1080p.... there are deals where you can get a HDTV and Blu-Ray player at a discount to where the Blu-ray player is almost free.... usually at best buy though.. Why are you saying to make sure it is LCD ? There are definitely positives to both, and after tons of research, in the areas where one used to have a big advantage on the other, the gap has closed considerably. As for 1080p, of course, that is ideal, but, a lot of the really great deals are being put out there on the TV's that only go to 1080i. The only thing capable of playing in 1080p at the moment is Blu-Ray, and I had the guy demo a Blu-Ray disc on two Panasoic's, one 1080p, and the other 1080i, and I really couldn't have told you which was which. Just my Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 IMO Sony Bravia LCD is better than Samsung DLP. It's close, but I'd go for the Sony when comparing my two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 yeah, for a few hundred more a Samsung is well worth it... Samsung is pretty much as good as a Sony when it comes to HDTV's except a samsung will have more HDMI inputs and whatnot... Mine has 3 and can't complain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twiley Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 IMO Sony Bravia LCD is better than Samsung DLP. It's close, but I'd go for the Sony when comparing my two. Nice snow globes..pansy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keggerz Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) Why are you saying to make sure it is LCD ? There are definitely positives to both, and after tons of research, in the areas where one used to have a big advantage on the other, the gap has closed considerably. As for 1080p, of course, that is ideal, but, a lot of the really great deals are being put out there on the TV's that only go to 1080i. The only thing capable of playing in 1080p at the moment is Blu-Ray, and I had the guy demo a Blu-Ray disc on two Panasoic's, one 1080p, and the other 1080i, and I really couldn't have told you which was which. Just my screen size and viewing distance are the factors that matter..depending on you distance or screen size you would never be able to tell the difference Edited November 15, 2007 by keggerz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 (edited) Why are you saying to make sure it is LCD ? There are definitely positives to both, and after tons of research, in the areas where one used to have a big advantage on the other, the gap has closed considerably. As for 1080p, of course, that is ideal, but, a lot of the really great deals are being put out there on the TV's that only go to 1080i. The only thing capable of playing in 1080p at the moment is Blu-Ray, and I had the guy demo a Blu-Ray disc on two Panasoic's, one 1080p, and the other 1080i, and I really couldn't have told you which was which. Just my what was the size of the HDTV?.... edit: 1080p also helps with upscaling as well...it gives you a wider range of upscaling... Edited November 15, 2007 by Avernus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Avernus Posted November 15, 2007 Share Posted November 15, 2007 Mine has 3 and can't complain. exactly... I could have had a Sammy with 2 HDMI inputs last year but they were out of stock and I had to settle for the Sony at the same price with only 1 HDMI... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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