# LCD tv shopping help? **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [January 18, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079 "2008-01-18T13:53:23Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 1:53pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/1 "2008-01-18T13:53:23Z")
budget is about a grand. looking for a 37 incher. Searching around, I hear LG is the shit. CC has a LG on sale for 989. what should I look for when shopping. I am really trying to go out tomorrow morning or maybe even tonight since their is no over time and getting a TV. This will be in my bedroom so porn will have to look great on it as well lol ---
**Author:** ![The\_Russian](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/the_russian/32/7414_2.png) [@The\_Russian](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/The_Russian)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 2:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/2 "2008-01-18T14:32:27Z")
VIZIO! + Wal-Mart = Win ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 3:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/3 "2008-01-18T15:39:44Z")
the vizio stuff has great pricing. I am just worried about the picture. I know the picture on the LG will look better but by how much. and if its worth the extra 200+ dollars. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 4:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/4 "2008-01-18T16:08:51Z")
Whatever you get,get the extended service plan. ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 4:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/5 "2008-01-18T16:11:57Z")
[avsforums.com](http://avsforums.com) for detailed info and [amazon.com](http://amazon.com) for a wealth of buyer reviews (search for particular model you are considering) ---
**Author:** ![mindless](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mindless/32/7286_2.png) [@mindless](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/mindless)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 6:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/6 "2008-01-18T18:43:02Z")
i have a vizio 50" and loved the picture over other tvs. Very happy with it i got it from BJs for $1300 so id say try there. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 6:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/7 "2008-01-18T18:44:52Z")
sorr y u get what you pay for with tvs. my personal experience no lcd tv is beating a samsung. the picture quality un believable and the pricing is not bad either. ---
**Author:** ![Nivek](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nivek/32/5185_2.png) [@Nivek](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nivek)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 7:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/8 "2008-01-18T19:28:54Z")
panasonic… i love mine ---
**Author:** ![ryanmcell](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ryanmcell/32/7510_2.png) [@ryanmcell](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ryanmcell)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 7:47pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/9 "2008-01-18T19:47:51Z")
After hearing so many positive reviews about Sharp Aquos, I grabbed a 42" and love it. I don’t see anything out there that beats it price wise… err at least what I paid. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/10 "2008-01-18T21:16:45Z")
i got the 37 inch vizio and to be honest, I think I wanna take it back. After the warranty and tax I got it for 1043 from sears with no payments or interest for 1 year. But I dont like the picture on some channels. Im wondering if it has anything to do with direct tv. I was considering trying HD before I take it back. I dont feel like I got my moneys worth. The 32 inch vizio in the store looked great even compared to the LG sitting below it ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/11 "2008-01-18T21:25:10Z")
> [@dreid](#): > > i got the 37 inch vizio and to be honest, I think I wanna take it back. After the warranty and tax I got it for 1043 from sears with no payments or interest for 1 year. But I dont like the picture on some channels. Im wondering if it has anything to do with direct tv. I was considering trying HD before I take it back. I dont feel like I got my moneys worth. The 32 inch vizio in the store looked great even compared to the LG sitting below it first u will never get a good tv picture without a hd reciever unless you have a off air antenna second i highly rec the lg u wont regret it ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:28pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/12 "2008-01-18T21:28:47Z")
I know nobody likes to listen to me on this for some reason, but I will still state my case. You Get What You Pay For!!! Vizio is GARBAGE Olivia is GARBAGE Element is GARBAGE And the list goes on and on. I work with HD all day everyday I see 3-5 HD TV’s everyday and All I can say is you get what you pay for. If you are going to make this large of an investment in your entertainment buy something worth the large amount of money you are about to spend. That being said… Buy a Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Hitachi, or Sharp. In that order. EDIT: WTF!!! Your picture is going to suck on any HD TV unless you upgrade to HD service. You need to call DirecTV right now and upgrade to the HD package and get the new H21. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/13 "2008-01-18T21:29:18Z")
I tend to not recommend budget brands but if I absolutely had to get one it would be a Westinghouse. Otherwise…Sony,Sharp,Samsung. ---
**Author:** ![Muckman](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/7ab992/32.png) [@Muckman](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Muckman)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/14 "2008-01-18T21:33:03Z")
Sony and Samsung are the top LCD brands. I just bought a 52" Sony Bravia XBR4 and its ridiculous! But both brands sell smaller sizes in their high end line that are just as good! ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/15 "2008-01-18T21:33:17Z")
Sony has bowed out of the HD race, I would put money on that shitty Westinghouse having the same picture quality as a Sony LCD. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/16 "2008-01-18T21:44:58Z")
my buddies 37 inch westing house from shop nbc looks great. gonna have to ask him if he has TW HD service > [@01AudiS4](#): > > Sony has bowed out of the HD race, I would put money on that shitty Westinghouse having the same picture quality as a Sony LCD. ---
**Author:** ![nitroinsane](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/n/d26b3c/32.png) [@nitroinsane](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/nitroinsane)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/17 "2008-01-18T21:56:10Z")
> [@dreid](#): > > my buddies 37 inch westing house from shop nbc looks great. gonna have to ask him if he has TW HD service seriously why would we lie to u. if you dont care about quality then a time warner hd box and that tv is your best choice. ask bdr what he thinks of direct tv hd justin did his install i am sure he is not dissapointed. the lg tv is your best bet with tvs you get what you pay for ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 9:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/18 "2008-01-18T21:58:09Z")
> [@dreid](#): > > my buddies 37 inch westing house from shop nbc looks great. gonna have to ask him if he has TW HD service If you think his looks great, buy the LG, sit it next to his, and laugh in his face. ---
**Author:** ![dreid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/dreid/32/7388_2.png) [@dreid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dreid)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2008, 10:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/19 "2008-01-18T22:11:01Z")
Im going to try the HD service from Direct. That vizio in the store looked damn good ---
**Author:** ![Krud](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/krud/32/5143_2.png) [@Krud](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Krud)\ **Post date:** [January 19, 2008, 12:37am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079/20 "2008-01-19T00:37:58Z")
samsungs are beautiful. They are clearly leading the current market in looks alone not to mention any other features they posses. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/lcd-tv-shopping-help/42079.md?page=2)