Hi. I am actually in the market for a tv to put in my room. want the size to be around 30-40"? plasma or lcd? i really dont know the difference so if someone can explain that to me... all i know is from research is that lcd is supposed to last longer? but plasma has better colors and viewing angles? my price range is about $400-$600. i dont mind getting a non brand name, if it performs just as well as brand names. thanks in advance for your help.

 

go to Danny his dad owns Reborn aka Hollytron

 

Your budget is going to restrict your choices. If you have a Costco membership you can score a good deal there. (LINK) or (LINK). Both are good TVs for the money.

Check out Home Theater magazine's Buyers Guide when you have a chance (SEE LINK) for some good tips.

 

thank you much blksnake! i like the design of the westinghouse better.

 

erickim,

basically its pretty simple and lcd when you touch the screen you could see the watercolors, just basically like when you touch your lcd monitor on your computer. an plasma has some sort of glass in it. so it might reflect when you have light shining in your room while the LCD doesnt really reflect. So it really depends on your room lighting on what you want. I got my LCD for 32" they always have the sale once in a while @ circuit city. It's an olevia brand and cost me about $550 with tax. good tv too.

 

Hey eric,

Get an lcd, it is more universal. Plasma's pixel shifting technology is not up to par yet so you'll get burned images on your screen. Plus with plasmas its difficult to watch during the day because of the glass reflection. Plasma does have a clearer picture but LCD compensates for it by brightening their colors to give a clearer picture. Both are the same but LCD allows you to watch tv at almost any angle at any time of day in any kind of lighting. Do not get a no name brand LCD, the probability of you getting a dead pixel is much higher in the no name brands than they are from companies that have pioneered that technology. My personal favorite is Samsung. Hope that helps!

 

if i remember correctly lcd's came out with 1080p before plasmas, im not even sure if ive seen a plasma yet with 1080p

pioneer makes great lcds, but best bang for the buck get a vizio

 

thanks for all your help guys!!

 

Check out the CNet review of the Westinghouse.
LINK.

Newegg has it for $559 + $50 shipping. Costco's shipping is less and doubles the factory warranty if that matters to you.

 

I went with a 42' lcd from Olevia. Bought it at CC since they are having a special on it. $890 and then I got 10% off from a neighborhood coupon. Cant beat that. I believe the 32' is about $590.

 

what do u guys think of this one?
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=1171058029049

 

^ nehhhh. i think you could get a better brand for $750 +tax. You can't go wrong with Olevia's picture...

you should wait till black friday.

 

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/produ...sduidp0t609842

^ thats the link to the 32" olevia one.

 

yeah i know but i cant wait a whole month! LOL. how bout the vizio 37"?

 

i like the vizio one. frank and sons had a booth and some dude was selling (i forgot the sizes) the flat screens for a good price. that was when i went a few months back.

 

i like my house's tv... 71" samsung

 

If I only had a more vivid imagination...

 

lol asswhore! we got one in the living room too.... but i want one for my room... i have an old school 20" black mitsubishi tv. lol. im sooooo down for jsut a 37"!!! you guys recommend the vizio?! ahhhh

 

Vizio is a good brand. Check out the reviews in the HT Magazine link I provided above.

g/l

 

insignia is best buy brand, i wouldnt recomend unless u get the employee discount, vizio makes great tv's for great prices