HD TV Best Deal for 40-50 in HD TV? I have no clue about TV's

[sandman423]

Hi everyone...

I am trying to buy a bigger TV for my new place I just moved into...

Just trying to find the Best Deal for the cheapest price...I have found a few TV's at 550+ which might be average...

Looking for the best TV at the cheapest cost...I need 4 HDMI slots if possible but 3 is enough.

Any help would be fantastic and sorry if this is in the wrong spot.

[aedipuss]

too little info. too many different types. narrow the possibilities for us. do you want true HD - i.e. 1080p or is 720p good enough? 3d or not? type of panel - lcd, led lit lcd, or plasma? speakers yes or no? energy star certified?

[jman98]

Do you have any unusual needs like "must support PAL video" or "must allow the turning off of overscan"? Barring any unusual things like those, I just tell people to buy Samsung. Samsung does not support PAL and you can't turn off overscanning, but they make a quality TV that you'll be pleased with. You're not a newbie so if you care about 1080p native playback be absolutely sure any TV you get really displays a 1080p picture as the industry has used the term "1080p supported" to mean "we actually display it as 720p". We used to get a lot of pissed off emails from consumers who got suckered by that one and found out that their TVs were only 720p because they didn't understand what the deceptive terminology really meant.

Honestly, the vast majority of consumers are just not particularly picky about TVs so in my opinion there's not much to concern yourself with in the "What hertz do I want?", "Just how black do I need my blacks to be?" type of esoteric questions. A very small minority of consumers are extremely sensitive to certain options such as black levels and refresh rates and will swear that a picture is "completely unwatchable" when 99% of the public would rate it as "excellent". I'm sure a few members of the "Cult of the Plasma TVs" will show up with their usual "if it's not plasma, it sucks" comments. The truth is that the objections to plasma TVs are mostly if not completely untrue any more with the possible exception (nobody really knows for sure) of the possibility that plasma TVs may last somewhat less long than their LCD counterparts. However, it is also fair to say that most of the plasma TV cultists refuse to admit that the objections to LCD TV have similarly mostly disappeared and the only one that remains (black levels) is something that almost no consumer cares about or can even notice even if a small number of people are ridiculously sensitive to it. You'll hear comments on backlighting and such too I'm sure, but again that's stuff that most consumers don't care about and don't need to worry about. I've told you how it is as honestly as I can. I've recommended Samsung to friends and family for about 4 years now and never had anyone be dissatisfied. I just tell people to buy LCDs because the technology is sound and the cost is less than plasma and the TV may possibly last a few years longer than plasma. LED may ultimately be the way to go but the price has to come down. Finally, if you care about 3D you may want to get a TV that supports it as the prices are pretty good right now on the technology and its future (to me at least) is kind of iffy. You can watch normal TV on a 3D TV, in case you wondered.

[edDV]

For Samsung, select "Just Scan" for no overscan. Other than the PAL issue, I also like Samsung.

Alternate is Panasonic plasma (best overall picture but higher power consumption) or Vizio plasma (largest screen for the price).

There are many great HDTV sets. Most of the good ones are not found in Walmart. Shop Walmart only for price.

[aedipuss]

for a house holiday present this year i picked up a samsung d550 51" 3d plasma for 750. second choices would have been lg or panasonic plasma.

so far very happy with it. the full 1080p active 3d is much better than i anticipated.

[unclebud]

Try looking on Amazon.com or Walmart.com at there selections. they have comments from people that own the sets and will let you know what flaws are in each set. There are other ratings sites too like epinions.com.

[zoobie]

check consumer reports

[jman98]

For Samsung, select "Just Scan" for no overscan. Other than the PAL issue, I also like Samsung.

Some Samsung TVs do not have this option. Mine does NOT. However, perhaps it is present on all or some newer models, but that's my reasoning for mentioning it as something that the OP might care about it.

[edDV]

For Samsung, select "Just Scan" for no overscan. Other than the PAL issue, I also like Samsung.

Some Samsung TVs do not have this option. Mine does NOT. However, perhaps it is present on all or some newer models, but that's my reasoning for mentioning it as something that the OP might care about it.

It should be under the "P Size" button for HDMI input.

[sandman423]

Alright...

I have no idea what I want..I need it to have 3-4 HDMI with 1080P that is 37-40 inches...

Been looking for awhile but i have no idea what is the best bang for your buck.

I have a Vizio 22" that is 1080p that I like a lot...I have PS3, Xbox, and WD Media Player that I connect via HDMI Cable so I can watch my shows via USB.

I am looking for a TV That has a great picture and great price.

Any Ideas? Please post suggestions..I don't want 3D or Plasma tv...LCD Seems to be the best for me so far.

[edDV]

Alright...

I have no idea what I want..I need it to have 3-4 HDMI with 1080P that is 37-40 inches...

Been looking for awhile but i have no idea what is the best bang for your buck.

I have a Vizio 22" that is 1080p that I like a lot...I have PS3, Xbox, and WD Media Player that I connect via HDMI Cable so I can watch my shows via USB.

I am looking for a TV That has a great picture and great price.

Any Ideas? Please post suggestions..I don't want 3D or Plasma tv...LCD Seems to be the best for me so far.

Upper price limit?

Consider larger if it will fit. 37-40" is still rather small and uncommon. Consider 42-47" for best price to size ratio.

The standard of comparison would be this model
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+-+46%22+Class/+LED+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+HDTV/2128276....&skuId=2128276

You can go higher or cheaper at the same screen size but there are feature tradeoffs. Vizio is a good brand for the price sensitive.
http://www.vizio.com/led-lcd-hdtvs.html?SID=

[sandman423]

I can't spend over 600 Dollars for a TV..

Sorry but 1k is WAY to expensive...I am a College Student paying for his own place just looking for a TV for living room to watch movies mostly.

my price point is between 400-550 Hopefully

[edDV]

Watch the sales for better bargains. At list price this one is in your range. Shop the costco/sams sales and get $100-150 off.

http://www.vizio.com/led-lcd-hdtvs/e370vt.html

A little more gets a larger screen or NetFlix, etc. internet connectivity.

[MJA]

I know this is a little bet over your budget,but it got good reviews

http://www.techbargains.com/news_displayItem.cfm/282508 $669.99 Free Shipping

reviews
http://www.amazon.com/LG-47LK520-47-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B004OOVIFY/ref=sr_1_1?s=tv&ie=U...6552604&sr=1-1

I own a Panasonic Plasma with a xbox360 hooked to it.The only issue i have is the glare

[dfisher052]

I have a 40" Samsung. When I bought it about 2 years ago it was $715 at Sears. The last I saw it was around $599. I LOVE it. It has a terrific picture. No bells & whistle, just a great picture. 3 HDMI inputs. I use a Philips DVD player that upscales to 1080p & my movies look fantastic on it. I don't think you could go wrong with a Samsung, even their lowest priced ones look better then most anything else in the same price range or more.

[jagabo]

40" Haier LED/LCD $449
http://www.frys.com/product/6745965
http://www.frys.com/ads/page6

[MJA]

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vizio-47-E470VLE/15992340?dest=9999999997&sourceid=334301411...er=Es5Ekr9eEBk


VIZIO 47"
$549.54

easy to return it to Walmart in case you don't like it

[edDV]

Suggest you consider LED back light over fluorescent if you want long TV life. You also save power bills.