TV Recommendations?

[Pazzolupo]

Hey everyone, I need some input. I'm looking at getting a new TV in the near future. Originally I was looking at Sony's Bravia set, but I do hear a lot of mixed reviews for Sony's TV sets. I do not have an issue with "brand-mixing" since I really only have a PS3 to hook up to it. Sound system will come later. Also, we won't have a cable box to hook up to it either since we can stream everything we want through the PS3 (Netflix and Hulu Plus).

I have heard a lot of positives about Samsung and Panasonic lately with their new LED and Plasma sets respectively. What do you guys think? Just put any thoughts/past experience with your TV's here. Thanks!

[Lanir]

My experience with Sony is that they are over priced for what you get.

I've been looking at the Samsung brand recently and have been impressed with both features, picture quality, and price in their LCD/LED line.

I think my next TV will be internet capable as well. I could care less about 3D. It sucks having to wear glasses on top of glasses.

[GrilledCheese28 (aka Aruth)]

I've got Sony Bravia's (LCD) right now, but if I was in the market for a TV *TODAY*, I would go and buy a 50" 1080p Panasonic plasma.

But Samsung is very good too!


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[Winin]

I have a Sony Bravia LCD too and love it. I don't use the internet functions though, so it could probably do more.

If I were to look at TV's today, I'd look at their power use on and off. Those things can suck down the juice. Also, be sure to measure where it will go and where you will sit. Stand that far away at the store to judge size.

LCD is better on power and if your tv room is light (e.g. we have a curtained window opposite the tv). Plasma burns power but looks better in dark rooms. They don't look as good in light rooms.

[Maeve]

I have a 32" Samsung LCD that doubles as a computer monitor as well. We've been pleased with it and no problems with it, although the display resolution for the computer function is a bit on the lower side by today's standards. But it is a couple of years old at this point.

[Grok]

I have a 40" Samsung at home and I like it, but it's an LCD... stepping up to an LED will make your experience that much better. I would have preferred a plasma display but I couldn't find one in my price range with anti-glare and given that my TV needs to face a window, it's absolutely necessary.

Here's the way it breaks down for me, LED>Plasma>LCD. Most people prefer to stick to the Plasma and LCD choices as they're a bit cheaper. I prefer Plasma as it has a richer, more cinematic quality. They never look quite as good as the LCDs when they're in the store, but that's because the LCDs are a bit brighter and when they're sitting in the store under those bright lights that extra brightness helps... but when you get them into a normal environment at home, that extra brightness isn't as much of a factor.

I also prefer to stick to the 120HZ refresh on LCDs as the 240HZ gives the picture a video like crispness that I don't care for.

[Pazzolupo]

Well, I'm definitely going for LED, so from what I see out there in the webs it's a tie between LG and Samsung, depending on how important certain features are. I have a lot more research to do, but any further tips on what to watch out for?


Side note: Anyone ever heard of Westinghouse? I saw a Westinghouse 42in LED TV for $700....with good reviews.