# Buying a TV ... Nerd help appreciated **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 14, 2012, 2:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196 "2012-11-14T14:24:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![FourEyed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/foureyed/32/7216_2.png) [@FourEyed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FourEyed)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 6:54pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/21 "2012-11-14T18:54:01Z")
> [@llink78](#): > > The owner of my work is in business with the guy from > Tv city. If we really all " need " tv’s maybe we can get a group buy going 🙂 The guys name is Mark and was in business with Josh when he had the warehouse in OP. If you can set something up i have cash in hand… looking for a 60" plasma ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 7:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/22 "2012-11-14T19:08:45Z")
I work tomorrow will give my boss a call or try to find marks number. I know we had got the tv’s for the restraunt from him and they are 50" plasmas for a decent price. ---
**Author:** ![oneslowdsm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/8491ac/32.png) [@oneslowdsm](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/oneslowdsm)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 7:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/23 "2012-11-14T19:48:08Z")
Dirt cheap tv on the boulevard. I bought a sharp aquos 60" led for $799. It is a refurb but picture quality is superb and I am very happy. Also got a sharp aquos blu ray surround sound system for $200 when I bought the tv. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 7:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/24 "2012-11-14T19:53:39Z")
Someone setup a group buy for 60" plasmas then. I’m sure we could get at least 10 people in. ---
**Author:** ![05OrangeSS](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/eada6e/32.png) [@05OrangeSS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/05OrangeSS)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 7:57pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/25 "2012-11-14T19:57:24Z")
Best buy has a decent package deal with their Samsung LED tv’s where you can get another tv, 3d blu ray or a sound bar with them. Picked up a 60 with the player and extra 3d glasses for 2700 OTD. The extra crap like high speed HDMI you can probably get cheap online. I believe their 55 inch LED package was 1999 or something like that. The tv has an amazing picture and it’s ULTRA thin. ---
**Author:** ![deebo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deebo/32/5218_2.png) [@deebo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deebo)\ **Post date:** [November 14, 2012, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/26 "2012-11-14T21:25:40Z")
i can absolutely not stand watching LED TV’s. everything looks slow motion. however the picture is clearer than my plasma ---
**Author:** ![Tbirdsc1](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tbirdsc1/32/7487_2.png) [@Tbirdsc1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tbirdsc1)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 5:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/27 "2012-11-15T05:00:24Z")
CNET did a write-up on best 2012 big screen bargains of the year under a grand. ([http://reviews.cnet.com/holiday-gift-guide/tv/under-1000](http://reviews.cnet.com/holiday-gift-guide/tv/under-1000)) I have a 54" Panasonic plasma, a few years old now, and still looks amazing like the first day I turned it on. If your room does not have direct sunlight towards the screen I would go with plasma. I have played PS3 and Wii on this TV with no burn or issues. ---
**Author:** ![1QIKZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/1qikz/32/6112_2.png) [@1QIKZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/1QIKZ)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 5:08am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/28 "2012-11-15T05:08:38Z")
My LG 52" plasma is 6 years old now. Other than my recent circuit board issue, I can’t complain. I think pic quality is good and on rare occasion, I’m able to do a little PS3 with my boy. I think it’s a decent unit. $ 1500 new but that was a long time ago…in TV years. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 5:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/29 "2012-11-15T05:15:34Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > i can absolutely not stand watching LED TV’s. everything looks slow motion. however the picture is clearer than my plasma There is a picture smoothing setting that stops that btw ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 8:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/30 "2012-11-15T08:04:12Z")
> [@deebo](#): > > i can absolutely not stand watching LED TV’s. everything looks slow motion. however the picture is clearer than my plasma True motion needs to be turned off. I have an LG LED, Panasonic Plasma and a Samsung Plasma (all 50"+) and I have zero complains about any of them. In fact, my Samsung has probably been on for ~14,000 hours and it’s never missed a beat. (Every night, for approx. 8 hours, for 5 years). ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 8:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/31 "2012-11-15T08:21:46Z")
Amazon FTW. [http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P50U50-50-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00752VLRC/ref=cm\_cr\_pr\_product\_top?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20](http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P50U50-50-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00752VLRC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20) ---
**Author:** ![ProgRocker](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/progrocker/32/5434_2.png) [@ProgRocker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ProgRocker)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 9:00am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/32 "2012-11-15T09:00:19Z")
Here’s Consumer Reports ratings for TVs 55"-59" FWIW ![http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/RatingsSelector_zpsc54d7f6d.png](http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v398/Thorguitarist/RatingsSelector_zpsc54d7f6d.png) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 9:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/33 "2012-11-15T09:07:46Z")
go to slickdeals and set up alert. buy as soon as good TV comes up, don’t wait because if it’s really a good deal it will be gone in an hour. newegg is awesome for these deals. value point = plasma. I don’t get how you can’t like it, it doesn’t have the flaws of LCD/LED and the only real downside is taking a bit more power to run and putting off more heat. Got my 60" LG plasma for $799 last year, love it! They sold out in an hour and people were crying for months about missing the deal. [http://slickdeals.net/f/3847898-60-LG-60PV450-1080p-600Hz-Plasma-HDTV-799-Free-Shipping](http://slickdeals.net/f/3847898-60-LG-60PV450-1080p-600Hz-Plasma-HDTV-799-Free-Shipping)? ---
**Author:** ![02NismoSpecV](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/74df32/32.png) [@02NismoSpecV](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/02NismoSpecV)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 9:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/34 "2012-11-15T09:15:15Z")
we just got a Sharp 60" LED from best buy has virtually no glare picture is excellent and it was only $1200 specs [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+AQUOS+-+60%26%2334%3B+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+120Hz+-+Smart+-+HDTV/4841624.p?id=1218541222902&skuId=4841624](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+AQUOS+-+60%26%2334%3B+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+120Hz+-+Smart+-+HDTV/4841624.p?id=1218541222902&skuId=4841624) ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 10:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/35 "2012-11-15T10:09:22Z")
free shipping \> paying sales tax. ---
**Author:** ![Freek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/freek/32/7357_2.png) [@Freek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Freek)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 11:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/36 "2012-11-15T11:59:58Z")
> [@boardjnky4](#): > > Amazon FTW. [http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P50U50-50-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00752VLRC/ref=cm\_cr\_pr\_product\_top?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20](http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P50U50-50-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00752VLRC/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top?t=slicinc-20&tag=slicinc-20) Meh I guess I’ll just buy this in 60" It looks like a good deal. I’ll keep an eye on sick deals though. ---
**Author:** ![theblue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/theblue/32/5074_2.png) [@theblue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/theblue)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 12:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/37 "2012-11-15T12:05:25Z")
I’m telling you, set up an email alert… checking once a day will only mean you see deals you missed unless they suck. ---
**Author:** ![Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/blue_eyed_devil/32/7292_2.png) [@Blue\_Eyed\_Devil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Blue_Eyed_Devil)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 12:36pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/38 "2012-11-15T12:36:27Z")
Has anyone done the math on renting one from a rental store? I am still pissed that I plunked huge money for a Sony then it failed 18 months later, if you rent it is not your problem if it breaks.(?) ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 12:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/39 "2012-11-15T12:39:12Z")
> [@Freek](#): > > Meh I guess I’ll just buy this in 60" It looks like a good deal. I’ll keep an eye on sick deals though. this was posted on slickdeals front page this morning ---
**Author:** ![Beck](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/beck/32/28683_2.png) [@Beck](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Beck)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2012, 1:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/40 "2012-11-15T13:04:17Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > Has anyone done the math on renting one from a rental store? I am still pissed that I plunked huge money for a Sony then it failed 18 months later, if you rent it is not your problem if it breaks.(?) I’d be embarrassed to have “Aaron’s Sales & Leasing” on my credit bureau. Not to mention, they most definitely take your teeth out. [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196.md?page=3)