I just dove in after TONS of research and went with the Panasonic Viera TC-P42G10 and could not be happier. I got it from NewEgg for less than 800 bucks and free shipping. It came in two days. I have a pretty small living room, which is why I went 42. I'm glad I did as 46 would've been too big. Our viewing distance is only 8 feet or so. There is such a thing as too big for rooms and TV's.
On NewEgg the 46" version is only 1150. The S-line (I think it has fewer doodads) 50" version is less than a grand.
Read the reviews on CNET and Amazon about the G10 line - pretty stellar stuff. We don't do a ton of gaming, but for TV/Movies it's been wonderful.
Well I'm finally ready to choose my first HDTV, but I have to admit I'm pretty overwhelmed with the options. I've done some research on several sites based on my preferences below but still am having alot of trouble narrowing it down.
46" TO 55" (PREFERENCE ~ 50" - 52")
USED FOR WATCHING MOVIES (on PS3), playing online video games (XBOX360), and watching sports (primarily NFL)
Price Range - up till $1800 (again prefer to stay in the 750 to 1500 price range)
TV area does have a fair amount of windows but I have good blinds, during games I usually leave a indoor light on)
Distance - usually within 10 to 15 feet of TV
I tried to include stuff on the low end and high end range as well as those in the middle. Basically looking for the best deal for my buck. Thanks for all help and suggestions....
BEST BUY
LCD 60Hz
46" Samsung (MODEL#LN46B530P7F) 1080p 60 LCD HDTV $969
52" Insignia 1080p 60Hz LCD HDTV $999
LCD 120Hz
46" Toshiba Regza (46XV645U), Insignia (NS-L46X-10A), or Sharp AQUOS (LC46D85U) - 46" Class / 1080p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV $999
47" LG 1080p (47LH40-UA) 120Hz LCD HDTV $1,199
52" Toshiba Regza (52XV645U) or Sharp AQUOS (LC-52D82U) - 52" Class / 1080 p / 120Hz / LCD HDTV $1299
LCD 240Hz
46" Sony Bravia XBR 1080P 240 Hz LCD HDTV w/ Bravia 1000W 5.1-Channel Home theater System and Sony Blu-ray 1080p player $1,799
55" Sony Bravia (KDL-55V5100) or 52" Bravia XBR (KDL-52Z5100)1080P 240 Hz LCD HDTV w/ Bravia 1000W 5.1-Channel Home theater System and Sony Blu-ray 1080p player $1,899
LED 240Hz
47" LG 1080p (47LH90) Clearscan 240Hz LCD-LED HDTV $1,399
Plasma
50" Panasonic VIERA 720p 600Hz Plasma HDTV $800
50" Samsung 1080P (PN50B550T2F or PN50B530S2F) 600Hz Plasma $1,060
52" Samsung 1080p 600Hz Plasma HDTV $1,239
DLP
60" Mitsubishi 1080p 120Hz DLP HDTV $1,199
WAL MART
52" Sanyo (DP52449) or RCA Scenium (L52FHD2X4
1080p 120Hz LCD $1,150
55" Vizio (VF550M) 1080p 120Hz LCD HDTV & RCA DVD Home Theater System W/ 1080p Upconvert DVD Player & HDMI Cable Bundle $1,560
SEARS
46" Smasung (LN46B630) Touch Of Color 1080P 120Hz LCD HDTV $1,229
50" LG (TC-P42S1) 720P 600Hz Plasma HDTV $709
50" Samsung (PN50B550) 1080P 600Hz Plasma HDTV $1,050
COSTCO
Toshiba 46" 1080p w/ Clearscan 120Hz XV640 V$899
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