What’s the best deal on the best TV you’ve heard of?
Question: My buddy ended up getting a rear projection LCD 61″ floor model that was retured to Best Buy. He bought it for $1900 and got a $500 dollar best buy card also. Can’t beat that deal. That TV is beautiful. You really can’t go wrong. Can anyone come close to that deal?
Answer #1: Went to buy the Panasonic 50′ plasma the other day and changed my mind when I saw the Samsung 46′ LCD. Sharper, brighter picture IMO. Best Buy was asking $2995, but I found it online for $1950 delivered and no tax. I also asked several people in the TV department what they thought had the best picture and they said the Sony or Samsung LCD. (same screen and the Samsung was much less expensive) I called Directv and asked them what it would cost me to get HD from them and they said $99 for the receiver rental and $10 a month. I asked if they could give me the receiver for free, and they said they would.
Answer #2: Not really. I bought a non-brand name (Vizio) from Costco on the plasma end. It was neck and neck with a Maxent brand LCD, but I ended up with the plasma because of the deeper blacks (and when I switch between my plasma and LCD for Lost is when I really see it - the difference the other times is not very obvious). Your bigger concern is the retailer, and an extended warranty. Bear in mind some credit cards offer cheap extended warranties (Visa for example, something like $150 for purchases up to $1500 for 3 years), while others automatically extend your warranty (like Amex, with their buyer’s assurance program, will double the manufacturer, up to a year in total).
Answer #3: When your out tire kicking, please take a look at the new-gen Sony. The 60″ model number is KDS-R60xbr2. The 70″ is KDS-R70xbr2, and they’re incredibly clear for extra large screens. I would suggest Sunday while there broadcasting a game in HD. There LCD and crisp, plasma naturally has a slight edge on brightness, however these sets will blow your socks off. Prices on the 60″ run between $3200 and $4300 online. The 70″ runs over $5000 to $6500. There’s a large gap in price for 10″ so I’m going to go with the 60″.
Answer #4: I Have both 56″ JVC LCOS (LCD) and a 42″ Vizio plasma. Both have advantages and disadvantages. My JVC is a great TV, very highly regarded. The Vizio is for the back room, and it’s nice for the price ($1,200). Anyway, do look at them, shop around, read some reviews, but ultimately, make your own choice.