# TV shopping - need help! **URL:** \ **Category:** Shift518 Off Topic\ **Created:** [November 12, 2009, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310 "2009-11-12T07:28:49Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/21 "2009-11-12T08:10:42Z")
> [@New car](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-car/25729/13): > > How much did that run you if you dont mind me asking? I PM’d you ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:10am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/22 "2009-11-12T08:10:58Z")
1080p 120hz is the sweet spot. If you take a trip to bestbuy and look at the 1080p 60hz vs 120hz the difference is pretty shocking. like 720 vs 1080 editted \* meant 720 ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/23 "2009-11-12T08:20:14Z")
> [@FS: 32" LCD TV](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-32-lcd-tv/11150/21): > > 1080p 120hz is the sweet spot. If you take a trip to bestbuy and look at the 1080p 60hz vs 120hz the difference is pretty shocking. like 740 vs 1080 u mean 720 vs 1080? ---
**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/24 "2009-11-12T08:22:04Z")
> [@TW: 1992 Honda Civic CX Clean Texas Car -$2800](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tw-1992-honda-civic-cx-clean-texas-car-2800/25632/33): > > O wow… thats a fuckin dealll Looks like a deal, but 60hz is weaksauce > [@FS: 32" LCD TV](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/fs-32-lcd-tv/11150/21): > > 1080p 120hz is the sweet spot. If you take a trip to bestbuy and look at the 1080p 60hz vs 120hz the difference is pretty shocking. like 740 vs 1080 I agree. 1080p +120hz is money. Can’t really make a decision from the store however. All the TV’s are set to “display mode” - there is a ton of foolery in TV buying these days. ---
**Author:** ![votblindub](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/votblindub/32/6280_2.png) [@votblindub](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/votblindub)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/25 "2009-11-12T08:22:46Z")
120HZ or more is tits, Bravia tv’s are tits! ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:24am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/26 "2009-11-12T08:24:47Z")
> [@Film : 300 (Review, trailers and more)](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/film-300-review-trailers-and-more/24529/121): > > 120HZ or more is tits, Bravia tv’s are tits! way too $$ for what u get ---
**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:27am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/27 "2009-11-12T08:27:18Z")
> [@attn: tailgaters.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-tailgaters/25737/12): > > way too $$ for what u get +1. Sony is OVERRATED. They have all the same specs with a higher price tag. I say this from experience. LG & Samsung FTW ---
**Author:** ![SRS\_BZNS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/srs_bzns/32/6375_2.png) [@SRS\_BZNS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/SRS_BZNS)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/28 "2009-11-12T08:32:38Z")
I will agree with that too. Sony you really are just paying for a name. I have not seen any quality issues with and samsungs or LGs. Find a good deal with 1080 and 120hz. 240hz is just too urealistic for me ---
**Author:** ![ReDevil](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redevil/32/6385_2.png) [@ReDevil](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ReDevil)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/29 "2009-11-12T08:39:01Z")
I have been biding my time on buying a new TV. The brand is really not an issue, as the LCDs have become so easy to make. That being said dont buy “imgonnabreak” but you dont have to buy Sony, LG, etc. etc. (Granted if its a good price get it.) Plasmas lose color quicker over time, but its not a huge deal. 60Hz was good enough last year, why is it crap now? I have narrowed my search to a 32"+ 60Hz minimum, I only have one HDMI supported thing, thats my PS3, so 1080p is not necessary, for me anyways. I did find Walmart has a Sharp 42" 60Hz 1080p for $500, that I think I am going to get today… ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/30 "2009-11-12T08:44:18Z")
> [@GTO \> Monte SS](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/gto-monte-ss/25721/17): > > Looks like a deal, but 60hz is weaksauce > > I agree. 1080p +120hz is money. Can’t really make a decision from the store however. All the TV’s are set to “display mode” - there is a ton of foolery in TV buying these days. How do you know that Samsung I listed is 60hz? ---
**Author:** ![imported\_ST4TUS](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/imported_st4tus/32/6290_2.png) [@imported\_ST4TUS](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/imported_ST4TUS)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 8:49am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/31 "2009-11-12T08:49:07Z")
> [@On another topic](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/22217/94): > > How do you know that Samsung I listed is 60hz? Product number. **LN40B550** is 60hz **LN40B650** is 120hz ---
**Author:** ![Vovchandr](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/vovchandr/32/6275_2.png) [@Vovchandr](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Vovchandr)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 9:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/32 "2009-11-12T09:52:36Z")
Look for sneak peeks at Black Friday specials for anything you buy. ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 9:53am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/33 "2009-11-12T09:53:35Z")
> [@attn: tailgaters.](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/attn-tailgaters/25737/15): > > Product number. > > **LN40B550** is 60hz > **LN40B650** is 120hz Oh I see. I have a 60hz 26" (it’s older, so it’s def 60) and I love it. 120hz is over kill unless you can afford it. ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 9:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/34 "2009-11-12T09:58:59Z")
[http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+42"+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9244329.p?id=1218068507560&skuId=9244329](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+42%22+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9244329.p?id=1218068507560&skuId=9244329) this ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 10:04am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/35 "2009-11-12T10:04:52Z")
> [@60 years of racing history going up in flames](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/60-years-of-racing-history-going-up-in-flames/25731/5): > > [http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+42"+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9244329.p?id=1218068507560&skuId=9244329](http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+VIERA+/+42%22+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/9244329.p?id=1218068507560&skuId=9244329) > > this Only 720p though…? ---
**Author:** ![Ilya](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ilya/32/6404_2.png) [@Ilya](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Ilya)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/36 "2009-11-12T10:06:13Z")
I have 720p right now, for that price, that’s not bad. My 720p is fine. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/37 "2009-11-12T10:07:51Z")
> [@Just Wanted to say wats up](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/just-wanted-to-say-wats-up/25730/9): > > I have 720p right now, for that price, that’s not bad. My 720p is fine. Thanks PJB. :lmao ---
**Author:** ![FTWmotherfucker](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/e99b99/32.png) [@FTWmotherfucker](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/FTWmotherfucker)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 10:13am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/38 "2009-11-12T10:13:51Z")
Yea, if I noticed that too about the TV being 720… I think I’m going to want to go for a 1080. I’m at work, so I’m just checking in on this thread quickly when I have the chance, but so far looks like a lot of good info… thank you! Tonight I should have time to go through everything without rushing. ---
**Author:** ![deadbeatrec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/deadbeatrec/32/6401_2.png) [@deadbeatrec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/deadbeatrec)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 10:15am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/39 "2009-11-12T10:15:21Z")
> [@New Toy !!!!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/new-toy/25718/10): > > Only 720p though…? ok come back when u know what we are talking about. thanks. :thumbup 720p is fine for daily use. u dont notice the differance unless u are 5’ or closer. ---
**Author:** ![94Gt5.0](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/94gt5.0/32/6377_2.png) [@94Gt5.0](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/94Gt5.0)\ **Post date:** [November 12, 2009, 10:18am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310/40 "2009-11-12T10:18:12Z")
> [@Mid Engine Integra](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/mid-engine-integra/25714/8): > > ok come back when u know what we are talking about. thanks. :thumbup > > 720p is fine for daily use. u dont notice the differance unless u are 5’ or closer. Well maybe Ill be 5’ or closer. Dont make me slap you at the gym again, I dont like hitting you :lmao [Previous page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/tv-shopping-need-help/248310.md?page=3)