searching for something about 50-52inches.. thinking lcd but not sure if plasma's are still as sensitive to screen burns as they used to be.. anyways any opinions on the below: sharp Aquos http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=429555&pCatg=5883 philips (and blu-ray player) bundle http://www.samsclub.com/shopping/navigate.do?dest=5&item=420701&pCatg=5883 or if anyone else knows a great deal - i'll appreciate it also thanks in advance
52” Sharp AQUOS for $1499.00 at Costco. They double the warranty for free. 120HZ 1080p with 5 HDMI inputs. Costco has great deals on Samsung and Sony, as well. If you have a local store, you can sometimes find better deals on the showroom floor and they always double the warranty. Even better deals on plasma displays, from what I've seen browsing around. There's one not far from where I live in Austin. Good luck! (google costco... I can't get a good link for some reason!)
plasmas nowadays don't have burn in issues. they even have some burn in screen program, in case you do have some. depends on what you watch or if you have lots of reflection in your room. you can get 50inch 720p plasma for cheap. $899 Samsung or Panasonic at bestbuy But if you do choose LCD, i'd get the Sharp. Philips TVs are now made by Funai.
Then I'd get the warranty doubled, unless you need to use a credit card. Costco takes cash, check, ATM card, or American Express, which can be a potential problem for some folks.
http://dealnews.com/Samsung-50-1080-p-Widescreen-Plasma-HDTV-for-1-090-150-s-h/312603.html Great plasma. Plasmas do not have burn in issues they sometimes have ghost image retention (no biggie). The picture is usually more vibrant than a competing LCD in its class. And you get better viewing angles. As far as glare, haven't noticed glare problems on a Sammy Plasma in 2 years.
I've noticed that a 55" plasma display is often cheaper than a comparable 52" LCD. Guess the LCD's are currently "hotter" in the market. They both look great, IMO. I'm still cautious about the glare issue, though. I've got a million windows in my living room, but maybe the glare issue has been solved. I've considered a plasma for my bedroom, though, which would be a perfect spot for one in my house. One question, however. Large plasmas put out quite a bit of heat. You can feel it if you just stand in front of one. Not a problem if you keep your pad chilled, like we do, but some might consider it an issue.
Samsung or LG. End or story. Check out the new "LED" Tvs. I don't know if they're out yet but maybe you can wait til they come out.
I'd avoid the Sharp. Its possible they absolutely fixed the banding issues, but the fact that its been a persistent problem up until the last generation (start of 09) at least, doesnt do well for the once stellar reputation it once had in the LCD market.
if i go with plasma - i'm thinking of this: any opinions: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage...Id=abcat0101001&type=product&id=1218064394819
If you're talking about their flat screen CRT tv's, did you have to get 2 friends to help you move it? I hear the military is buying some of those to use as bunker busters now. lol.
haha yeah ... actually had to get 3 friends to help me move it upstair. It was the "tube" Tv to think you can buy a 50inch 1080 LCD TV nowaday for $1299
Hey, I bought a new 42" Hitachi plasma tv sometime around late 2004/early 2005 for around $3000 I think. It's 720p/1080i. Oh nooooo, it's obsolete.
it got good reviews. most panasonic plasma owners that i know are pretty happy http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/panasonic-tc-p50s1/4505-6482_7-33490479.html
they're out, they're nice and they're overpriced. they use less energy and produce better black level than a regular lcd (led is the backlighting), but they cost more. the high end places are selling the Samsung LUXIA brand TVs to compete with the XBRs of Sony. if you got the money should check them out.
Why.. I'm actually members of both and haven't had any big issues with either. in fact costco is doubling the warranty on all tv's to 2 years - P. Dani, MD
