OFFICAL Which TV should I buy thread? LCD vs Plasma, 720 vs 1080

Dave · 03-04-2009, 09:36 AM

just picked this up from circuit city

Sony - BRAVIA XBR 40" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218009476591

excited about the 120 hz and the 1080p upgrade
coming from a samsung 32 inch 720p which i love but i need a 1080p for blue ray 8 )

Oh retail was about 1,999 at best buy (2,299 at CC) and I kept going back to CC all week. It started out at 2299 then it was 1800 then 1600 then i finally picked up the last one for 1300 (tax included!)

Considering best buy has it for 1599 I feel like i got a pretty good deal. I know I could have got a 50 inch plasma for like 999, but i wanted quality not quantity plus 120hx was a must for blue ray movies

ugh manning

MadDog · 03-04-2009, 09:56 AM

Why are you asking for advice about what TV to buy when you just bought it ??

Dave · 03-04-2009, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by MadDog

BB is selling it for $1,299 now.

Why are you asking for advice about what TV to buy when you just bought it ??

in your local store only? online it still shows 1599

well just wanted to start a discussion and thought i could help you guys out if you were deciding

MadDog · 03-04-2009, 10:01 AM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

in your local store only? online it still shows 1599

well just wanted to start a discussion and thought i could help you guys out if you were deciding

Different model was listed for 1299.

Dave · 03-04-2009, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by MadDog

Different model was listed for 1299.

yeah the older one is... that one doesnt have 120hz

MadDog · 03-04-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

yeah the older one is... that one doesnt have 120hz

Definitely too many models.

danniexi · 03-04-2009, 10:47 AM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

yeah the older one is... that one doesnt have 120hz

The XBR4? I have that TV (46") and it does have 120Hz. I never use the 120Hz however. It really makes movies look like utter crap. The only time I would turn it on is for sports events and games. Other than that, it is always set to OFF. The only reason why I got a TV with 120Hz is for 24p (blu-ray movies). I'd much rather view a film with 24 frames / sec than 120 frames or the dreaded 3:2 pulldown.

I'll be honest, however. I do regret getting the TV. The Sony XBR series are GREAT tv's, but are way overpriced (especially the time when I bought it). Samsungs are just as good (if not better) than the Sony for a lot less money. However, it's a moot point since it seems that you got a pretty good deal on the XBR6. I would definitely be satisfied with a purchase like yours as well.

As for quality... well, Plasma is the way to go. LCD's can never match the picture quality and color reproduction of a Plasma. I only went with LCDs because of reliability, 24p, and price issues. If money were no object, the Pioneer Kuro would be the way to go.

Jammin Jason · 03-04-2009, 10:51 AM

i have a 48' sony lcd 1080i. its pretty sweet!

AchtungF80 · 03-04-2009, 11:16 AM

i'm waiting for pioneer Kuros to go down a little more in price...

Kensta335 · 03-04-2009, 11:24 AM

I missed out on the Sony Bravia 52" 1080p deal a couple of days ago. Was only going for $1431 on Amazon. Been trying to get a 50"+ to replace my 40" Samsung 720p.

Dave · 03-04-2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Kensta335

I missed out on the Sony Bravia 52" 1080p deal a couple of days ago. Was only going for $1431 on Amazon. Been trying to get a 50"+ to replace my 40" Samsung 720p.

plasma or LCD?

Kensta335 · 03-04-2009, 11:43 AM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

plasma or LCD?

LCD.

Here was the thread.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1219705

Dave · 03-04-2009, 11:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kensta335

I missed out on the Sony Bravia 52" 1080p deal a couple of days ago. Was only going for $1431 on Amazon. Been trying to get a 50"+ to replace my 40" Samsung 720p.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kensta335

LCD.

Here was the thread.

http://forums.slickdeals.net/showthread.php?t=1219705

holy crap thats a deal! i think that was a mistake...

some orders got cancelled...but i am sure some lucky guys out there are smiling!

Kensta335 · 03-04-2009, 12:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by izzodesh

holy crap thats a deal! i think that was a mistake...

some orders got cancelled...but i am sure some lucky guys out there are smiling!

Yeah, after reading the comments, it looks like it was a price mistake and Amazon is not honoring their mistake. Guess I didn't miss out on anything.

ZJP · 03-04-2009, 12:14 PM

I have a 32" Samsung LCD 1080p matched with a Samsung 1080p Blu-ray player =

kabalm18 · 03-04-2009, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by izzodesh

just picked this up from circuit city

Sony - BRAVIA XBR 40" 1080p 120Hz Flat-Panel LCD HDTV

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1218009476591

excited about the 120 hz and the 1080p upgrade
coming from a samsung 32 inch 720p which i love but i need a 1080p for blue ray 8 )

Oh retail was about 1,999 at best buy (2,299 at CC) and I kept going back to CC all week. It started out at 2299 then it was 1800 then 1600 then i finally picked up the last one for 1300 (tax included!)

Considering best buy has it for 1599 I feel like i got a pretty good deal. I know I could have got a 50 inch plasma for like 999, but i wanted quality not quantity plus 120hx was a must for blue ray movies

ugh manning

What did you say about Manning?

Anyway, I have a 52" XBR4 and love it! It does have the 120hz.

DenverJayhawk · 03-04-2009, 01:08 PM

I have the Sony Bravia 120mhz 1080p 46" LCD and love it. It's almost as if you were actually there when watching sports. Very smooth picture. You can pick it up at Costco online right now for $1599 + tax. Hurry because it's a limited sale. It also includes an add-on to hook the TV up to the internet using a standard ethernet LAN cord for free internet video

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