Buying a TV ... Nerd help appreciated

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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.

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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

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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.

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This is my next “tv”.

http://www.projectorcentral.com/optoma_hd33_3d_projector_review.htm

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budget 1080p projectors are still not there yet… I would spend more or wait a couple years. I want an LED projector someday.

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one of the vendors I manage…

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.

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LOL @ contrast ratio of 130,000:1 vs. 4000x1 for the Optoma… you’re gonna notice that…

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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
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

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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

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

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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.

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I have an LG plasma too and the Sharp is waaaaaaay better imho plus it has many sweet features too. :slight_smile:

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I still haven’t bought a TV. I just keep buying more guns.

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I have the VT50 and is the best picture of any TV I’ve owned.

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Same here. I don’t even have cable or anything just netflix and an antenna LoL.

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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.

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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

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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