posted by la-li-lu-le-lo on Oct 26, 2009:
So I'm thinking about possibly getting a new TV. I want it to have 1080p capability, a VGA input, and cost less than $500. So far I've found one TV that meets those criteria: http://www.amazon.com/LG-32LH30-32-...3?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1256541100&sr=1-3
This looks like a pretty good TV to me, but I'm not really aware of what other options are available. What do you think of this TV, and do you have any other suggestions?
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posted by Borman on Oct 26, 2009:
Its a shame your budget isn't 150-200$ more, thats when, in my opinion, you are out of the 'budget TV' range. That said, my brother has a similar LG TV and its pretty decent.
Its a shame your budget isn't 150-200$ more, thats when, in my opinion, you are out of the 'budget TV' range. That said, my brother has a similar LG TV and its pretty decent.
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posted by Twimfy on Oct 26, 2009:
I have a budget TV made by Technika, cost £130 22" has all the inputs you could ever want 1080p and built in DVD player with upscaler. Use it for my Mac and PS3, fantastic TV for the price, really good picture quality and no lag when playing games.
I have a budget TV made by Technika, cost £130 22" has all the inputs you could ever want 1080p and built in DVD player with upscaler. Use it for my Mac and PS3, fantastic TV for the price, really good picture quality and no lag when playing games.
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posted by la-li-lu-le-lo on Oct 27, 2009:
Another thing I should mention is I'd like the TV to be at least 26".
Hypothetically speaking, if my budget were $150 more, what would be the advantages I would gain from a TV that costs that much, other than size? And what kind of TV would you recommend in that case?
Borman said:
Its a shame your budget isn't 150-200$ more, thats when, in my opinion, you are out of the 'budget TV' range. That said, my brother has a similar LG TV and its pretty decent.
Another thing I should mention is I'd like the TV to be at least 26".
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posted by port187 on Oct 27, 2009:
Some points that might be considered (im not an expert in any way btw) but a good example that irritates me sometimes is the refreshrate, I noticed that fast movements give me quite some slowdowns sometimes with movies.
I have an LG too by the way 100Hz, but nowadays you see tv's that promote themselfs as true montion 200-600Hz and what not.
Besides that what I miss as well is picture in picture, I used to love that option on my old tv.. half of the screen for gaming other half tv for my girlfriend or 2 soccer matches etc playing at the same time etc.
And not to forget all the new technology nowadays tv's have like ethernet/internet/media server capabilities which is pretty sweet and LED screens which are very flat and use less energy.
Some points that might be considered (im not an expert in any way btw) but a good example that irritates me sometimes is the refreshrate, I noticed that fast movements give me quite some slowdowns sometimes with movies.
I have an LG too by the way 100Hz, but nowadays you see tv's that promote themselfs as true montion 200-600Hz and what not.
Besides that what I miss as well is picture in picture, I used to love that option on my old tv.. half of the screen for gaming other half tv for my girlfriend or 2 soccer matches etc playing at the same time etc.
And not to forget all the new technology nowadays tv's have like ethernet/internet/media server capabilities which is pretty sweet and LED screens which are very flat and use less energy.
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posted by Borman on Oct 27, 2009:
Well for reference, my beautiful 42 inch 1080p plasma was 699
la-li-lu-le-lo said:
Hypothetically speaking, if my budget were $150 more, what would be the advantages I would gain from a TV that costs that much, other than size? And what kind of TV would you recommend in that case?
Another thing I should mention is I'd like the TV to be at least 26".
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posted by Funk Buddy on Oct 27, 2009:
Here are a couple:
TV # 1
TV # 2 a little higher than your maximum
Yep, a little more will could get you better/more features. Number/type of imputs could be a factor for you, so keep that in mind.
There are some good deals on plasmas that temp me all the time, but I'll stick w/ what I've got at the moment.
Here are a couple:
TV # 1
TV # 2 a little higher than your maximum
Yep, a little more will could get you better/more features. Number/type of imputs could be a factor for you, so keep that in mind.
There are some good deals on plasmas that temp me all the time, but I'll stick w/ what I've got at the moment.
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posted by la-li-lu-le-lo on Oct 28, 2009:
How is TV #2 any different or better than the LG TV I was looking at (other than size)? As nearly as I can tell, it isn't, except that it might have a few more inputs - which isn't really much of an issue for me.
How is TV #2 any different or better than the LG TV I was looking at (other than size)? As nearly as I can tell, it isn't, except that it might have a few more inputs - which isn't really much of an issue for me.
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posted by graciano1337 on Oct 28, 2009:
Get a little $5,000 credit card or whatever and get one of those 55" Samsung LED tvs.
Get a little $5,000 credit card or whatever and get one of those 55" Samsung LED tvs.
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posted by port187 on Oct 28, 2009:
LED looks very good but in the 1000-1500 range you have 50-60inch full HD plasma's, ok no extra options/new technologies and whatnot but hey big as f*!
graciano1337 said:
Get a little $5,000 credit card or whatever and get one of those 55" Samsung LED tvs.