Looking for new LCD/LED Tv input

[not2melo]

I am looking for any thoughts on what to get for a new LCD or LED 40"+ tv for the family room.
Anyone have any good or bad input on specific brands, models etc?

[Fender]

For a non-3D TV, I'd go with the Samsung UN55C6500 LED (and I will be in a couple of months). These new models did away with the LED edgelighting problems of the previous LED models. All of the 3D models also fixed the problem. That said, if you watch a lot of sports, car racing etc, go with a plasma. LCD's are pretty much phased out by the big manufacturers now by the LED's.

[not2melo]

I was also looking at Plasma but heard that you can get tv glare on the screen like old tube tv's where you do not get that with LCD or LED?

[Fender]

It can be worse, although I don't believe the new ones are as bad as they used to be. The newer Samsung plasma that my friend has is fantastic, there is no glare on it in his living room, but it depends on where you're putting it. If there's going to be a lot of windows with light coming in, you might get glare with any of the TV's.

As for brands, I'd stick with Samsung, Sony, or Panasonic. They're great TV's, the Panasonic and Samsung are the better bang for your buck. Whatever you do, do NOT buy an LG. Very horrible technology in those things.

[OBSESHON Mark]

I recently bought a new Samsung 52" LCD/ LED and love it.
I replaced a 50" Sony LED with this unit and it is light years ahead in every aspect.

There are some great deals out there. At Most places even the large box stores, you can still beat them down on the advertised price.
I bought a 4 year warranty on the Sony. At 3 years & 8 months I started to get a blue dot in the corner which continued to grow. Future shop gave me $1400.00 toward the new Samsung.
As you can guess I did the same warranty on the samsung. Hope it breaks down within 4 years

[Fender]

It's amazing how much markup there is on new TV's. I can get the new 55" Samsung 3D that they're selling for $3699 for $2900. When a TV is new, it has the most markup. It helps to know someone that works at the store.

I really like the Samsungs, and that's what I'll be purchasing. They are really pushing the LED technology. I've been a Sony person all my life, and I won't be buying one as my next TV.

Originally Posted by OBSESHON Mark

I recently bought a new Samsung 52" LCD/ LED and love it.
I replaced a 50" Sony LED with this unit and it is light years ahead in every aspect.

There are some great deals out there. At Most places even the large box stores, you can still beat them down on the advertised price.

[dbakke]

For all the cash you spend on a TV, look into getting a HD tuner! Once you start watching HD channels, regular TV just will not cut it!
And shop around for an HDTV, there is around a 20% mark-up on them.

[not2melo]

Love the HD have had it for years with Bell and my old widescreen tube tv, beastly heavy to carry.
I currently have a HD feed and LCD tv but is getting old and want to upgrade most likely to a LED,
no 3D here does not really interest me and think its a big fad that will die out eventually.

[Fender]

Originally Posted by not2melo

Love the HD have had it for years with Bell and my old widescreen tube tv, beastly heavy to carry.
I currently have a HD feed and LCD tv but is getting old and want to upgrade most likely to a LED,
no 3D here does not really interest me and think its a big fad that will die out eventually.

I agree, that's why I'm going with the Samsung UN55C6500, you don't pay the premium on it for 3D.

[Riley P]

I think 3D will stick around. Sports in 3D would be awesome. So would watching racing or playing video games. For the first while I expect the 3D programing to be pretty lame and full of crap that comes off the screen to surprise you. Once the novelty wears off and they actually make good 3D programs is when I think I would invest. By that time they will be cheap too! Especially considering that they already make 120Hz and 240Hz tv's. All your paying for now is $2000 for a $50 chip.