I've been looking to buy a flat screen tv for awhile now. I would like something in the 32-36" range. I would like something that has good enough quality so that I can play games on it (PSII and maybe III in future) and have them look decent. I'm not looking to spend a ton of money here. I'm hoping to pay an average of around $700. What is the best kind of tv for what I'm looking for? Plasma or LCD, etc? Which one is more reasonable and which one has the longest life span? Brand name or off brand?
I don't know that much about shopping for flatscreens. Before I was just looking at price, but if I'm going to shell out money, I want something that will last and be good quality too. Thank you for any suggestions. :)
2007-06-15 06:49:02 · 9 answers · asked by Planters 1 in Consumer Electronics ➔ TVs
You cant go wrong with Panasonic! In that size range you will be looking at LCD's. Current popular plasmas are 42" and above.
2007-06-15 10:01:15 · answer #1 · answered by gkk_72 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Plasma are good for over 50" TVs. If you are on the computer a lot and you are not in a big hurry I have seen really good ones listed lately on slickdeals.net. They don't sell them but they list deals.
Hey, here is a good deal that is still running:
Costco has 32" Sharp Aquos LC-32D42U 32" LCD TV for $800 - auto $150 off = $650. Shipping is zip code dependent, and starts around $20. Lowest on PriceGrabber is $800. Thanks chhotkara
Specs:
Resolution: 1366 x 768
Panel Type Advanced Super View / Black TFT LCD Panel
Contrast Ratio 1200:1 (Dynamic Contrast Ratio 6000:1)
Brightness 450 cd/m2
Lamp Life 60,000 hours2
Viewing Angles 176º H x 176º V
Tuner: NTSC/ATSC/QAM
Table Stand Included, removable
Limited Warranty 1 year parts and labor
Inputs/ Outputs:
2 x HDMI
2 x Component
2 x Composite
4 x Audio Inputs RCA L/R
1 x RGB D-Sub (PC VGA) Input 15-pin
1 x Digital Audio Output
2007-06-15 10:29:13 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Get an LCD, great savings on electricity compared to a plasma TV.
HDTV like Viewsonic, Winbook, and Vizio for 32" - 37",
you can buy for less tnan $700.
Try Micro Center (check internet).
2007-06-15 07:01:42 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Samsung LN-S3251D
http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-and-plasma/samsung-ln-s3251d/4505-6482_7-31787622.html?tag=aisle
Never buy a TV from a company thats not well known.The best ones are Samsung,Sony,Sharp, & Pioneer.Samsung is by far the best they make quality HDTV's consistently more then any TV manufacturer.Sony has clouding problems and they overprice their products.Sharp is decent LG and Vizio have cheap TV's but they're cr*p Plasma's start from $1,400-$8,000 and are 42 inch and above.you won't find anything for less then $1,000 is crap
2007-06-15 10:07:54 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You cant really get many plasma options in that size range. For the LCDS, i like the new samsungs
2007-06-15 06:51:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any LCD will be good and not do the burn in thing. Dealnews.com has a whole bunch of low prices from different merchants. Don't buy refurb though, they are cheap enough that you shouldn't need to.
2007-06-15 06:54:26 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Wal-Mart has been selling a 32" RCA flat screen for 298$
and I can vouche for RCA's quality, we have 2 of there TV's.
2007-06-15 06:57:10 · answer #7 · answered by the_peg_rox05 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Walmart's awesome! Right now they have one for 498 :op
2007-06-15 06:56:48 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
ALL VIZIOS U CAN FIND THEM AT WAL MART
2007-06-15 07:03:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋