HDTV's

DragonSphere · 11-20-2007, 07:58 PM

So I've been looking to try and score one on Black Friday - God help us all! - but when looking at all the BF ads posted so far, I just realized I really don't know what I'm doing when shopping for an HDTV.

A lot of the better deals have been with off-brand television sets - ie, Olevia, Element, Dynex, Westinghouse, etc. - and ideally, I'm looking for something at least 32 '' and within $500 - $700, which a lot of those ads had been running lately. I guess my question here is, is there anything in particular I should look out for when buying them (either off brand or not)? Or should I go for more established brands?

I know about the native resolutions and the HDMI ports, but other than that, I'm not sure what really separates the different branded televisions from each other - here's hoping someone's a bit of a HDTV expert here! lol

But yea, any extra info you guys could provide me would be great.

farfus · 11-20-2007, 08:20 PM

So DS, you gonna buy a ps3 first or the tv? Just curious, i know you didnt sound like you had much money for a ps3 even yet... tv will cost loads more than a ps3 if its worthwhile. These guys know their tv's but by the time you are able to afford it it will all have changed...

psxextreme · 11-20-2007, 09:29 PM

I would stay away from off-brand TVs, you'll probably win in the long-run with a brand. I think Samsung LCDs are well priced brand name screens. For about $700 you can pick up a 32' with 720p (not 1080)

Check these out:

http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT325...5615362&sr=1-3

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...15362&s r=1-3

If you go with off-brand, Westinghouse is probably the only one I'd somewhat trust.

HannibleL316 · 11-21-2007, 03:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by farfus

These guys know their tv's but by the time you are able to afford it it will all have changed...

www.hdtvorg.co.uk

I know thats a UK site but they have some good reviews on ALOT of HDTV's.
It helped me decide which one to get.

RickyP · 11-25-2007, 01:26 AM

I paid a grand for my 32" Samsung 1080p, which is a pretty good deal for my money.

I picked it up at Best Buy.

11-20-2007, 07:58 PM	#1
DragonSphere Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 PS3 Network ID: FunkyG123/Gunslinger_G Posts: 23	HDTV's So I've been looking to try and score one on Black Friday - God help us all! - but when looking at all the BF ads posted so far, I just realized I really don't know what I'm doing when shopping for an HDTV. A lot of the better deals have been with off-brand television sets - ie, Olevia, Element, Dynex, Westinghouse, etc. - and ideally, I'm looking for something at least 32 '' and within $500 - $700, which a lot of those ads had been running lately. I guess my question here is, is there anything in particular I should look out for when buying them (either off brand or not)? Or should I go for more established brands? I know about the native resolutions and the HDMI ports, but other than that, I'm not sure what really separates the different branded televisions from each other - here's hoping someone's a bit of a HDTV expert here! lol But yea, any extra info you guys could provide me would be great.

11-20-2007, 09:29 PM	#3
psxextreme Administrator Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 359	I would stay away from off-brand TVs, you'll probably win in the long-run with a brand. I think Samsung LCDs are well priced brand name screens. For about $700 you can pick up a 32' with 720p (not 1080) Check these out: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT325...5615362&sr=1-3 http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...15362&s r=1-3 If you go with off-brand, Westinghouse is probably the only one I'd somewhat trust. __________________ PSX Extreme/Xbox Nerds Co-Founder & Administrator

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11-20-2007, 08:20 PM	#2
farfus Where the hell is his cane!? Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 1,898	So DS, you gonna buy a ps3 first or the tv? Just curious, i know you didnt sound like you had much money for a ps3 even yet... tv will cost loads more than a ps3 if its worthwhile. These guys know their tv's but by the time you are able to afford it it will all have changed...

11-25-2007, 01:26 AM	#5
RickyP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Athens, OH PS3 Network ID: Interceptor150 Xbox Live ID: Interceptor1500 Posts: 76	I paid a grand for my 32" Samsung 1080p, which is a pretty good deal for my money. I picked it up at Best Buy.