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Best/biggest flat screen TV for ~$800?

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  1. Skeeta Man Skeeta Man is offline

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    Aug 10th, 2008 (8/10/2008 9:37pm)

    I have about $800 to spend on a TV for my dorm room this year, recommendations please? Would like to get at least 32'' but preferably bigger.
  2. kingcoleo kingcoleo is offline

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    Aug 10th, 2008 (8/10/2008 9:49pm) in reply to Skeeta Man

    I got a really good deal on my LG 40" for $999 at conns...I think its worth the extra 200 bucks to step up to something bigger.

    For the 32" tv's, alot of my friends have the VIZIO. You can get these for cheap at WalMart.
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    Aug 10th, 2008 (8/10/2008 9:53pm) in reply to Skeeta Man

    <h1 title="42" plasma="" home="" theater="" +="" install="" $690="">42" Plasma + Home Theater + Install $690</h1> BestBuy.com has a Panasonic 42" 720P Plasma TV plus Philips Home Theater System plus installation for $689.98 after this $200 rebate. Here's how it works: add the Panasonic TH-42PX80U Plasma TV, Philips 5.1 Channel Home Theater and Geek Squad Installation to your cart. The total will be $889.98 for all three before the rebate. Select their free in-store pickup to save on delivery. Warning: don't expect the $690 price to last very long! If you don't see $889.98 in your cart, consider this dead. Of note: CircuitCity has just the TV for $1000! Click Here
  4. mkvandy03 mkvandy03 is offline Moderator

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    Aug 10th, 2008 (8/10/2008 10:17pm) in reply to MUPokerPlayer

    What MUPP said. I have that TV, got it on a similar deal a few months back. It's great - with a 42" tv, you have to be sitting mighty close (less than 5 feet) to notice the difference between 768p and 1080p.
     
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    Aug 10th, 2008 (8/10/2008 10:27pm) in reply to mkvandy03

    I wouldnt' buy a plasma, but thats just me...
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    Aug 10th, 2008 (8/10/2008 10:39pm) in reply to Skeeta Man

    don't get a plasma. and try to get a 1080
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    Aug 10th, 2008 (8/10/2008 11:55pm) in reply to big TP

     
    Originally Posted by big TP View Post

    don't get a plasma. and try to get a 1080

    Statements like these show how misinformed most consumers are about LCD vs. plasma, and the issue of resolution. I was the same way until I started reading a whole lot before buying a tv, mostly on AVSForum. Besides the very top-of-the-line LCDs like Samsung 650 and whatever the newest Sony is, plasmas are much better than LCD for motion smoothness, contrast, black level (affects color richness), etc. Plus, they're cheaper than comparably sized LCDs. LCD screens are attractive at big stores b/c they're brighter, but that gets turned down at home anyway, and the Panny plasmas are the brightest on the market. Also, most experts put resolution at #3 or 4 in terms of picture quality, and like I said earlier, there is a physiological limit for the human eye which prevents it from distinguishing 768p (which is what "720p" plasmas really are) from 1080p past certain distances from the screen. The other thing is that plasmas legitimately do not suffer from burn in at all anymore, and Pannys don't buzz like some brands do. Basically, if you want a really good, cheap flat panel, follow MUPP's link.
     
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 12:06am) in reply to mkvandy03

    what you dont mention is plasmas will knock up you electric bill quite a bit but in a dorm i doubt that would be an issue however the extra heat likely will be an issue
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 12:28am) in reply to meccabush

    I have the 42 inch panasonic and 50 inch panasonic and they are great and I have not noticed extra heat or an increase in electricity costs.
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 12:31am) in reply to Skeeta Man

    i got a 42 inch vizio a year ago with warranty was near a grand im sure now its much cheaper....great picture 4 the price
     
  11. Skeeta Man Skeeta Man is offline

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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 1:30am) in reply to MUPokerPlayer

    EDIT: I'm an idiot, now it's showing up as the correct price..solid deal. Trying to decide between that or the 42'' Vizio, which looks a little nicer but is more expensive and comes without the home theater system.
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 2:43am) in reply to Skeeta Man

    Unless you just have to have your TV on the wall, I'd go with a DLP when it comes to screen size/price. I just bought a 57" samsung DLP 1080 for obv more than 800 but I woulda been lucky to find a 42" LCD for anywhere close to the price. FWIW, financing TV's at big box stores is a great deal.
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 2:51am) in reply to Skeeta Man

    The deal mupp posted is really good! Def chk that one out. I was going to go with plasma over LCD b4 I bought my TV only b/c of the price difference, just as good a TV and better in certain cases (i.e. sports).
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 5:38pm) in reply to squintster

    Unfortunately it looks like Best Buy is sold out of the home theater system and 'geek squad installation' online.
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 6:29pm) in reply to Skeeta Man

    damn, that sucks. I checked at like 2pm today and it was still working.
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    Aug 11th, 2008 (8/11/2008 6:33pm) in reply to MUPokerPlayer

    here are some other pretty good deals

    <h1 title="42" vizio="" 720p="" plasma="" hdtv="" $727="">42" Vizio 720p Plasma HDTV $727</h1> The 42" Vizio Plasma HDTV (model VP422HDTV10A) is on sale at WalMart.com for $727. The set features 720p (1366 x 768 resolution), three HDMI inputs, built-in HD tuner, and 30000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Shipping is $14, in-store pickup is free where available, and sales tax is charged in most states. Click Here

    <h1 title="42" philips="" 1080p="" lcd="" hdtv="" $998="">42" Philips 1080p LCD HDTV $998</h1> Originally $1196, the 42" Philips LCD HDTV (model 42PFL3603D/27) is again on sale at WalMart.com for $998. The set features 1080p full high definition (1920 x 1080 resolution, three HDMI inputs, internal tuner, 5ms response, and 29,000:1 dynamic contrast ratio. Shipping adds $14 (it was $44.97 in a previous listing), site-to-store pickup is free, and taxes are charged in most states. Click Here

    <h1 title="Refurb 42" westinghouse="" 1080p="" hdtv="" $800="">Refurb 42" Westinghouse 1080p HDTV $800</h1> <table title="Refurb 42" westinghouse="" 1080p="" hdtv="" $800=""><tbody><tr><td id="table" bgcolor="#000000" valign="top">Buy.com has refurbished models of the 42" Westinghouse LCD HDTV (model TX-42F430S) available for $799.99. This TV features full 1080p resolution, four HDMI inputs, internal tuners, and more. Delivery is free, there is no sales tax (except CA, MA, MD, TN), and new Buy.com customers can use this $10 off $200 coupon. </td><td align="center" bgcolor="#ffffff" valign="bottom" width="160">Jump to:
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    </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="center">Link to this </td></tr><tr><td colspan="2" align="left"><h1 align="center">Instructions:</h1>
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