# 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:** 5
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 5:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/81 "2012-11-27T05:41:57Z")
> [@Geehee](#): > > best buy isnt exactly what I would call local biz… I didn’t say it was, but I can see how it came off that way. I’m guilty of using big box stores too, though. I need to save where I can. ---
**Author:** ![LZ1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/7ab992/32.png) [@LZ1](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/LZ1)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 5:47am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/82 "2012-11-27T05:47:21Z")
You can buy a $600-700 TV today that was comparable to the a top of the line a 1-1/2 years ago that sold for 1500+ This is similar to buying a computer in the late 90’s/early 2000s ---
**Author:** ![turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbo_ls1_ss/32/7303_2.png) [@turbo\_ls1\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbo_ls1_ss)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 5:57am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/83 "2012-11-27T05:57:29Z")
True. The thing that sucks is you can see all the models on the wall at the store and you _have_ to have the better/best one. You bring last year’s model home anyway, and you’re blown away. ---
**Author:** ![JayS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jays/32/15375_2.png) [@JayS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JayS)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 5:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/84 "2012-11-27T05:58:12Z")
This is my next “tv”. [http://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma\_hd33\_3d\_projector\_review.htm](http://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma_hd33_3d_projector_review.htm) ---
**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 27, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/85 "2012-11-27T07:20:49Z")
budget 1080p projectors are still not there yet… I would spend more or wait a couple years. I want an LED projector someday. ---
**Author:** ![Geehee](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/geehee/32/7238_2.png) [@Geehee](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Geehee)\ **Post date:** [November 27, 2012, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/86 "2012-11-27T07:28:53Z")
one of the vendors I manage… [http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=PRO6.1](http://pro.jvc.com/prof/attributes/category.jsp?productId=PRO6.1) Got a chance to see some of the 4K projectors in use… pretty impressive. ---
**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 27, 2012, 7:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/87 "2012-11-27T07:45:17Z")
LOL @ contrast ratio of 130,000:1 vs. 4000x1 for the Optoma… you’re gonna notice that… ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 6:21am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/88 "2012-11-28T06:21:58Z")
Any opinions on this tv: Panasonic TC-P55UT50 [http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P55UT50-55-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00752VLB8/ref=sr\_1\_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354112360&sr=8-1&keywords=TC-P55UT50](http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-VIERA-TC-P55UT50-55-Inch-Plasma/dp/B00752VLB8/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1354112360&sr=8-1&keywords=TC-P55UT50) I can get it for $903.00 +tax free shipping. That is about $100 cheaper than amazon and the best deal I have found thus far. Oh, and they are throwing in one of these for free: [http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMP-BDT220-Integrated-Blu-ray-Player/dp/B00752R4PK/ref=pd\_bxgy\_e\_img\_y](http://www.amazon.com/Panasonic-DMP-BDT220-Integrated-Blu-ray-Player/dp/B00752R4PK/ref=pd_bxgy_e_img_y) ---
**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 28, 2012, 6:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/89 "2012-11-28T06:24:53Z")
Both the TC-P55VT50 and the TC-P55ST50 are rated the best for 55-59" TVs. I’d say it’s probably a good buy! ---
**Author:** ![tpgsr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tpgsr/32/7374_2.png) [@tpgsr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/tpgsr)\ **Post date:** [November 28, 2012, 6:31am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/90 "2012-11-28T06:31:07Z")
I can get the TC-P55ST50 for $1,024 plus tax, free shipping. I am comparing the two now since you say it is highly rated. ---
**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 28, 2012, 7:01am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/91 "2012-11-28T07:01:33Z")
Just ordered a Panasonic 60" Plasma non-3D on Monday. I called, and got them to match a Fry’s wholesale price… Was about $830 with tax & free shipping. They had a special on that blu ray player, so it’s included too. Direct from Panasonic. ---
**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:** [December 4, 2012, 11:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/92 "2012-12-04T11:49:21Z")
I just purchased this one… Sharp - AQUOS Quattron - 60" Class - LED - 1080p - 240Hz - Smart - 3D - HDTV [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+AQUOS+Quattron+-+60%26%2334+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+240Hz+-+Smart+-+3D+-+HDTV/4846568.p;tab=specifications?id=1218548286813&skuId=4846568](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+AQUOS+Quattron+-+60%26%2334+Class+-+LED+-+1080p+-+240Hz+-+Smart+-+3D+-+HDTV/4846568.p;tab=specifications?id=1218548286813&skuId=4846568) Incredible picture, it has the fourth color LED which is supposed to make it better. When I fired it up “Sid The Science Kid” was on and it looked like Sid was in my living room. lol ---
**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:** [December 4, 2012, 12:51pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/93 "2012-12-04T12:51:16Z")
we have a bunch of those 4 channels aquos 60s at my office… they look great, but I don’t see them being worth 3x as much as my LG plasma or that much better really. ---
**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:** [December 4, 2012, 1:26pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/94 "2012-12-04T13:26:27Z")
I have an LG plasma too and the Sharp is waaaaaaay better imho plus it has many sweet features too. 🙂 ---
**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:** [December 5, 2012, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/95 "2012-12-05T00:52:29Z")
I still haven’t bought a TV. I just keep buying more guns. ---
**Author:** ![08GT500](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/08gt500/32/5417_2.png) [@08GT500](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/08GT500)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 3:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/96 "2012-12-05T03:53:55Z")
I have the VT50 and is the best picture of any TV I’ve owned. ---
**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\ **Post date:** [December 5, 2012, 6:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/97 "2012-12-05T06:27:05Z")
> [@Freek](#): > > I still haven’t bought a TV. I just keep buying more guns. Same here. I don’t even have cable or anything just netflix and an antenna LoL. ---
**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:** [December 5, 2012, 7:19am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/98 "2012-12-05T07:19:29Z")
> [@Blue Eyed Devil](#): > > I have an LG plasma too and the Sharp is waaaaaaay better imho plus it has many sweet features too. 🙂 the LG factory calibration sucks it took me days to get it true. Also make sure you’re in “just scan” so it’s giving a true 1:1 input/output otherwise the can look blurry. The 4 channels are much better out of the box and have an awesome color gamut for all the color proofing we need. ---
**Author:** ![cougarspeed](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/cougarspeed/32/7468_2.png) [@cougarspeed](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/cougarspeed)\ **Post date:** [December 6, 2012, 12:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/99 "2012-12-06T00:42:53Z")
Any of you “nerds” know of a good deal for me to go grab a TV tomorrow? 36-40" I would guess? For a guest suite that hardly gets used…first world problems because I have 3 spare bedrooms and feel they should all be fully furnished and have too many guests this weekend. Wouldn’t want someone deprived of cable on a nice flatscreen in their bedroom for a few days. 4reelz Kthanx ---
**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:** [December 7, 2012, 11:02am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196/100 "2012-12-07T11:02:30Z")
Panasonic 50" Plasma (TC-P50U50) On sale at Frys w/ free shipping for $550, not 3d but it’s a solid 1080p/600hz plasma. Good reviews at CNET [http://www.frys.com/product/6994057](http://www.frys.com/product/6994057) [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196.md?page=4) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/buying-a-tv-nerd-help-appreciated/227196.md?page=6)