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  1. HolliFinFan

    HolliFinFan Not a Face Painter Luxury Box

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    I got an unexpected insurance refund from all the way back to Hurricane Wilma. I am going to buy a new television finally this weekend, and get the NFL network and hi def. In South Florida, which places have the best prices? Costco? Best Buy? Anyone have any recent experience? Also, what type of television should I buy? :lol:
     
  2. vmarcilfan75

    vmarcilfan75 blah...blah...blah... Club Member

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    whats the price range?
    if you go plasma go with Panasonic
     
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  5. Mindwarp

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    if you want best deals... I would suggest checking out Brandsmart. There is on in Sawgrass mall I think. also you want it to be 1080p I think...
     
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  7. Muck

    Muck Throwback Uniform Crusader Retired Administrator

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    It goes like this:

    1080p
    720p
    1080i

    Plasma's generally not a great buy if it's smaller than say 50". I have a 50" Samsung plasma and a 42" Samsung DLP. Both 720p (the plasma is actually 780p). Samsung is pretty good and have been great for me.

    And for the plasma specifically, make sure you do a proper burn-in on it. Depending on the brand/model you get, you can look around the web and find recommended settings for the first 100 hours of use, as well as experienced users of your TV who can offer you recommended settings to make the picture pop!
     
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  8. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    This is the best place for info:
    http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/

    2nd, if you are looking for the best prices, typically brick and mortar stores do not have them. Online is your best bet for the best prices.

    I say after you check out the AVS forums, slickdeals.net is a great place to go look for deals on TVs.

    As far as LCDs, Plasmas, and DLPs go they all have their pros and cons (don't listen to salesmen) and the picture looks different to everybody. I have two DLPs (both samsung a 720p 42" and a 61" 1080p LCD based DLP) and love them both. Some people hate them, but the price was right and so was the size.

    Stores are the best place to go check out pictures of tvs (since you can't online), but a tv can change drastically from store to home, and every tv should be calibrated to fit the room it is in.
     
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  9. HolliFinFan

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    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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  12. finsgirlie

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    walt is right, 1080i is better, but there's barely any cable companies running in 1080i yet....1080p is the best...i have a panasonic myself, it's got great picture. i have it with the hi-def box from comcast...it's not terrible.
     
  13. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    Walmart has dropped there prices on 32" Vizio to 397.00, and there 37" Vizio was dropped more then that and are for sale for 497.00 while they last. I was bummed today when I saw that because I spent like 500.00 more for my two tv's last year.
     
  14. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    :shakeno: at those tvs.
     
  15. Fin Fan In Cali

    Fin Fan In Cali Dolphin fan since 1970 Luxury Box

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    Bro I was on a tight budget at the time, and it is even tighter now. I have had no problem with them. The sound is a little lacking but my surround systems make up for that.:wink2:
     
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    Well, the new tv's with 120HZ refresh rate cost a bit more. My tv is equipped with the new 120hz rate vs. 60HZ which is on most tv's. You're gonna pay a lttle more for that technology. Most 50"+ TV's with 1080P and 120HZ are in excess of $2K, at least the Samsungs, Sonys, Sharps are.
     
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    Nothing wrong with a Vizio. My parents have a 42" and that thing is awesome, they love it.
     
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    I am jdang at avsforum, a member since 2001! First, what are your room conditions? bright light viewing? Do you have light control and will only view at night or dim conditions?

    if you are only watching at night, or with light control (one window with good blinds etc.) then plasma will offer the best picture quality after properly calibrated. but this isn't the best PQ alot of novice viewers are used to. It'll be the best PQ according to film/movie standards. Some are used to the bright and vibrant pictures and that's what they like. Plasma will allow some of that but won't have that punch some are used to.

    If you are viewing a lot of TV in a very bright room, you really have to go LCD. and this is coming from someone who prefers plasma. One or two years ago, I wouldn't even consider an LCD. Seriously. The black levels were no good, the brightness and colors were good, but the blacks were lacking, contrast levels were low, and you had motion blur (ghosting). TBE = triple ball effect. A football thrown across the screen, you see three balls. It has gotten better, but I still see it.

    burn in is something to keep an eye on with plasmas, but not something to be terribly worried about. Calibrate your tv to proper levels, and forget about it.

    If you go plasma, look at, if you can afford, it, the various Kuro plasmas. Those are the best displays you can get period. but remmeber it's advantages get flushed out during bright light viewing. response time and motion blur are excellent though.

    For LCDs, for current year stuff, I would suggest the following. Samsung 750 and 650 series. Keep in mind they have glossy screens, but they really are great looking. Sony W4100 and Z4100. I spent months deciding between the Sonys and the Samsungs, both look great.

    if your budget is higher, you can look at the XBR Sonys and 850/950 Samsung LED models, but the ones I listed are great for value and PQ. they are releasing new ones next month though.

    I currently have a LN52A750 Samsung in my room. Awesome display, gorgeous for blu-ray viewing and HDTV. I will be watching on Sunday on HD.

    Sorry if I rambled, it's New Years and I'm on thephins.com pretty intoxicated. Cheers!
     
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  19. Stitches

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    120hz refresh rate is nothing special, it was developed for LCD's so that lag would be less noticeable. Plasmas and DLPs can go at 60hz with less issue which is why they don't have a need for 120hz. If you think that 120hz is necessary for a great tv, then I'm sorry.
     
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    Well, everyone is certainly entitled to their own opinion. Never said it was necessary either.
     
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  21. HolliFinFan

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  22. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    Awesome TV Holli, that's a real amazing choice.
     
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  23. Stitches

    Stitches ThePhin's Biggest Killjoy Luxury Box

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    The DLNA thing is awesome, and pretty much what I do with my ps3 and 360.
     
  24. GridIronKing34

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    Great choice, Samsung is definitely a top of line TV, IMO.

    Hope the Dolphins win this week so you get to enjoy them on that TV sooner than later!
     
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