# looking at HDTV's **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 15, 2007, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818 "2007-11-15T15:27:56Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 3:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/1 "2007-11-15T15:27:56Z")
i want to buy a new HDTV 32"-37" i really dont want to spend more than 900 for one but if i have to i will. the one i really liked was this one from newegg [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101109](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101109) i preferably would like a 37" but i could go 32" if i have to to stay within price range what are good brands or could this similar tv be had for less other places?? i really know nothing about HDTV’s this was the 32" one i was lookin at [http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101108](http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889101108) ---
**Author:** ![RuBiCaNT](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rubicant/32/7622_2.png) [@RuBiCaNT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RuBiCaNT)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 3:32pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/2 "2007-11-15T15:32:22Z")
Sharp makes one of the best HD TV’s out there, good choice. ---
**Author:** ![rdandy5875](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/rdandy5875/32/7511_2.png) [@rdandy5875](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/rdandy5875)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 3:34pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/3 "2007-11-15T15:34:03Z")
I’d look over on [highdefforum.com](http://highdefforum.com). ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 3:41pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/4 "2007-11-15T15:41:53Z")
go out on black friday and score the 46" sharp aquos for 999 at sears. but like rubicant said sharp is probably the top brand with quality right now. samsung and and philips are there also. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 3:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/5 "2007-11-15T15:49:12Z")
:tup: to Sharp Philips is :tif: Whatever you get…the extended service plans are highly recommended. ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 3:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/6 "2007-11-15T15:58:57Z")
46" is way to big for my needs. do the tv’s really have that many problems where u should get the extended plan? ---
**Author:** ![greenbull](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/bc8723/32.png) [@greenbull](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/greenbull)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/7 "2007-11-15T16:07:44Z")
lotsa links in here. [http://www.tvsnob.com/archives/cat\_how\_to\_buy\_an\_hdtv.php](http://www.tvsnob.com/archives/cat_how_to_buy_an_hdtv.php) ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 4:20pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/8 "2007-11-15T16:20:10Z")
> **[AVSForum.com - Home Theater Discussions And Reviews](http://www.avsforum.com/)** > > Home Theater Discussions And Reviews more informative reading then you can shake a dick at. ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 4:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/9 "2007-11-15T16:22:19Z")
Any tv that you’re considering, search for it on avsforums and theres likely a lengthy thread about it. Check it out. edit nikuk beat me to it. ---
**Author:** ![Jon](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/3bc359/32.png) [@Jon](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jon)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/10 "2007-11-15T19:30:43Z")
[quote=“Tunerfreak,post:6,topic:38818"”] do the tv’s really have that many problems where u should get the extended plan? [/quote] I’ve lost a lot of faith in consumer electronics being that I work at a service center,lol.I know that if I was buying a LCD for $1000 I definitely would spring for it.Paying out of pocket for parts and labor really sucks. ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 7:33pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/11 "2007-11-15T19:33:57Z")
Sharp vs. Samsung. GO. ---
**Author:** ![JDMSIR](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jdmsir/32/7376_2.png) [@JDMSIR](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JDMSIR)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 7:42pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/12 "2007-11-15T19:42:11Z")
I have a Samsung 50" plasma and a Sony LCD, both HDTV both are supposed to be the best, I personally like the Samsung. Just make sure you read customer review on line, best way to get a well rounded opinion of what your buying. ---
**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:** [November 15, 2007, 7:43pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/13 "2007-11-15T19:43:36Z")
[quote=“Nikuk,post:8,topic:38818"”] > **[AVS Forum](https://www.avsforum.com/)** > > A forum community dedicated to home theater owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about home audio/video, TVs, projectors, screens, receivers, speakers, projects, DIY’s, product reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! more informative reading then you can shake a dick at. [/quote] lol. listen to the man. [www.fatwallet.com](http://www.fatwallet.com) [www.slickdeals.com](http://www.slickdeals.com) Wait till Black friday weekend. There will be many deals… not necessarily on black friday. Use those websites to find a good deal. They are very up to date. Dont buy anything smaller then a 42". You can get a 37 for like 600 bucks. ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 7:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/14 "2007-11-15T19:45:19Z")
[quote=“Zong,post:11,topic:38818"”] Sharp vs. Samsung. GO. [/quote] for an LCD based set? Sharp. ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 7:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/15 "2007-11-15T19:56:11Z")
\*[www.slickdeals.net](http://www.slickdeals.net) ---
**Author:** ![Tunerfreak](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tunerfreak/32/7427_2.png) [@Tunerfreak](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Tunerfreak)\ **Post date:** [November 15, 2007, 10:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/16 "2007-11-15T22:50:13Z")
i keep reading that on a 37" tv that you wonr be able to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p cause its a small tv is that true?? ---
**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:** [November 15, 2007, 11:11pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/17 "2007-11-15T23:11:34Z")
[quote=“Tunerfreak,post:16,topic:38818"”] i keep reading that on a 37" tv that you wonr be able to tell the difference between 1080p and 720p cause its a small tv is that true?? [/quote] on a smaller tv the pixels are physically smaller in size so its harder for a person to see seperation/differences between them. (for the same resolution) I think it would be pretty pointless to spend extra money for a smaller 1080p. At that level you are just buying specs and not a significant improvement in picture quality. Believe the reviews and advice. ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 5:45am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/18 "2007-11-16T05:45:07Z")
1080p for 40" and up. Even 40" is pushing it for extra money vs. benefits [quote=“Nikuk,post:14,topic:38818"”] for an LCD based set? Sharp. [/quote] elaborate? anyone else? ---
**Author:** ![Zer0DazE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zer0daze/32/7624_2.png) [@Zer0DazE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zer0DazE)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 6:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/19 "2007-11-16T06:36:14Z")
[quote=“RuBiCaNT,post:2,topic:38818"”] Sharp makes one of the best HD TV’s out there, good choice. [/quote] they are nice, but… fujitsu \> \* sony sucks samsung ftw (best bang for the buck) ---
**Author:** ![Nikuk](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/nikuk/32/7254_2.png) [@Nikuk](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Nikuk)\ **Post date:** [November 16, 2007, 6:50am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818/20 "2007-11-16T06:50:19Z")
Listen to the elders ( such as ^ ) [quote=“Zong,post:18,topic:38818"”] 1080p for 40" and up. Even 40" is pushing it for extra money vs. benefits elaborate? anyone else? [/quote] agreed. and personal opinion from alot of different instore viewing sessions. also, _iirc_ from your thread, you’re looking the larger size range, where sharp shines - based on reading up reviews & owners threads. I like samsung LCDs **alot** , but if you aren’t on too strict of a budget, Sharp is sharper, has better transitional speeds, and i just think they look better. Samsung is def an immediate 2nd suggestion. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/looking-at-hdtvs/38818.md?page=2)