BeeR Posted April 10, 2009 Share Posted April 10, 2009 That's what I got. The best pics IMO were the Samsung and believe it or not the Insignia (low-end brand) but Sony was very close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well, H8tank did something... went to buy some laptops, and saw 36 months same as cash, had them pricematch an internet price... and got a new 52" 120hz 1080p Toshiba LCD TV $1499 + pani blueray. Wow, this things is huge. Byebye 300# 36" Flat screen JVC tube... hello HD. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irish Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Well, H8tank did something... went to buy some laptops, and saw 36 months same as cash, had them pricematch an internet price... and got a new 52" 120hz 1080p Toshiba LCD TV $1499 + pani blueray. Wow, this things is huge. Byebye 300# 36" Flat screen JVC tube... hello HD. WOW!! Now that's a freakin deal!! I seriously need to upgrade. I still have tube TVs, obviously with no HD and I don't even have DVR. I gotta get with the times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Absolutely SICK deals right now. I have started to be "in the market" for TVs and I cant beleive how much prices have fallen. I saw a 46 inch 1080 at Sears for $599.00 Not only am I buying a 40-50 inch TV in the next week with the pre black Friday sales, I will be picking up a 30-some inch TV for the bedroom . . . Any updates from people on brands? I am also a consumer reports guy, but I like to hear from people that also watch a lot of sports like me., Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dutch Oven Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 We bought a 47" LG 1080 last weekend at Best Buy for $799. Great picture. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABearWithFurniture Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I'm looking at the Samsung ultra-slim 'LED' TVs and waiting for the price to come down a bit more...I know, it's just backlit by the LED but still, the picture looks pretty incredible from what I've seen...still kinda pricey though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Absolutely SICK deals right now. I have started to be "in the market" for TVs and I cant beleive how much prices have fallen. I saw a 46 inch 1080 at Sears for $599.00 Not only am I buying a 40-50 inch TV in the next week with the pre black Friday sales, I will be picking up a 30-some inch TV for the bedroom . . . Any updates from people on brands? I am also a consumer reports guy, but I like to hear from people that also watch a lot of sports like me., Go and look at them, don't just shop for price. Compare them, mess with the controls, turn the contrast and brightness down to about half. Then let your eyes decide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 Go and look at them, don't just shop for price. Compare them, mess with the controls, turn the contrast and brightness down to about half. Then let your eyes decide. I wasnt even in the market until i saw some of the deals and started to investigate further. Thank you for the contrast/remote advice, I never thought of that before . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted November 19, 2009 Share Posted November 19, 2009 I wasnt even in the market until i saw some of the deals and started to investigate further. Thank you for the contrast/remote advice, I never thought of that before . . . When TVs are brand new, they will have the contrast and brightness turned up to 100%. This is called "torch mode" by those of us that care about such things. It is designed to make the TV picture look the best that it can under the harsh flourescent lights in a store. Most people don't realize that TV manufacturers do this. However, by leaving your TV like this, you can shorten the life of the picture generating elements. It's also not even close to the way the things are supposed to appear. You shoudl at a minimum, do a home calibration of the new TV with a DVD such as Avia Guide to Home Theater or Digital Video Essentials. However, the best is to ge tthe TV professionally calibrated. This can be a touch pricey though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bpwallace49 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Bought a 50 inch Samsung Plasma 1080p 600hertz TV today from Best Buy for $879.00 . . . . It is like I was blind, but now I can see . . . . absolutely amazing . . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tazinib1 Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 When TVs are brand new, they will have the contrast and brightness turned up to 100%. This is called "torch mode" by those of us that care about such things. It is designed to make the TV picture look the best that it can under the harsh flourescent lights in a store. Most people don't realize that TV manufacturers do this. However, by leaving your TV like this, you can shorten the life of the picture generating elements. It's also not even close to the way the things are supposed to appear. You shoudl at a minimum, do a home calibration of the new TV with a DVD such as Avia Guide to Home Theater or Digital Video Essentials. However, the best is to ge tthe TV professionally calibrated. This can be a touch pricey though. Stellar advice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Dick Posted November 24, 2009 Author Share Posted November 24, 2009 Bought a 50 inch Samsung Plasma 1080p 600hertz TV today from Best Buy for $879.00 . . . . It is like I was blind, but now I can see . . . . absolutely amazing . . . . That's a heck of a deal. Nice job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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