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Ratboy · 08-13-2008, 12:09 PM

Short and Simple!

I have a horrible TV and now looking into an HDTV (1080p). I was looking any where from 40-46 inches, most likely the low end, since i live in a dorm room.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I've seen a few I like, however they are outrageous in price.

ksBRONCOfan · 08-13-2008, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by RTribbey

Short and Simple!

I have a horrible TV and now looking into an HDTV (1080p). I was looking any where from 40-46 inches, most likely the low end, since i live in a dorm room.

Does anyone have any suggestions? I've seen a few I like, however they are outrageous in price.

I have a 37" Sharp Aquos. I bought it last year and its only 1080i. I couldn't be happier with the picture though. My brother bought a bigger one from Walmart and I can see a huge difference in quality.

Hotrod · 08-13-2008, 01:36 PM

I have a 46" Samsung and love it! They are a bit more pricey then some of the other models/makes thou.

If its was me putting one in a dormroom I'd just go with something cheap like a vizio from wal-mart.

Beantown Bronco · 08-13-2008, 01:39 PM

1080p is a bad idea for a dorm room. Period.

Having said that, for $200 more than the same sized Vizio, you can get this Samsung, which is rated very highly.....ridiculously good sale price for what you get IMO ($1099).

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do

smalltowngrll · 08-13-2008, 02:23 PM

We got a Sharp Aquos LC-46D82U

its a 1080p 46". We got it from a store that was closing it's doors so we got it new, with extended warrenty for $999.00

Keep in mind when you purchase an LCD what the recomended screen size is for your viewing area....how many max feet away you are for your screen size. Here's a good chart that was recommended to us:

Screen size.........Viewing distance range
30"....................3.75-6.25 feet
34"....................4.25-7 feet
42"....................5.25-8.75 feet
50"....................6.25-10.5 feet
56"....................7-11.75 feet
62"....................7.75-13 feet
70"....................8.75-14.75 feet

Beantown Bronco · 08-13-2008, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by smalltowngrll

We got a Sharp Aquos LC-46D82U

its a 1080p 46". We got it from a store that was closing it's doors so we got it new, with extended warrenty for $999.00

Something's fishy there. Best Buy is selling that tv for $2,599 not counting the warranty and Circuit City has it on ridiculous clearance right now for $1,599 before warranty. It has to be either stolen out of the back of a truck or a refurb that they lied about to get it down to that price.

Ratboy · 08-13-2008, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

I have a 46" Samsung and love it! They are a bit more pricey then some of the other models/makes thou.

If its was me putting one in a dormroom I'd just go with something cheap like a vizio from wal-mart.

Usually when i buy something this important, I won't buy an off brand.

Ratboy · 08-13-2008, 03:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

1080p is a bad idea for a dorm room. Period.

Having said that, for $200 more than the same sized Vizio, you can get this Samsung, which is rated very highly.....ridiculously good sale price for what you get IMO ($1099).

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do

My current dorm room is probably 16x11. It's no small box, that's for sure.

Ratboy · 08-13-2008, 03:36 PM

I was thinking of something along the lines of this bad boy. Click Here

It's expensive, but looks sharp.

Hotrod · 08-13-2008, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by RTribbey

I was thinking of something along the lines of this bad boy. Click Here

It's expensive, but looks sharp.

If $'s not an issue I recommend either the sony of samsung products. Also 40" is not big enough IMHO

Beantown Bronco · 08-13-2008, 04:05 PM

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Originally Posted by RTribbey

I was thinking of something along the lines of this bad boy. Click Here

It's expensive, but looks sharp.

That's a great set. If you're serious about it, Circuit City has it on clearance right now for $1999.

If that price is still a little high, they also have a really nice 46 inch 1080P set that is getting great reviews for $1699.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

Irish Stout · 08-13-2008, 05:08 PM

If you are doing blu-ray and high def stuff, its been recommended that you get a 46" or bigger... I don't know where I saw that.

Ratboy · 08-13-2008, 05:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish Stout

If you are doing blu-ray and high def stuff, its been recommended that you get a 46" or bigger... I don't know where I saw that.

Yes, I have my PS3 for Blu-Ray, sort of one of the reasons i bought it.

I'll have to read up on that. I don't think i'll go that big though.

Ratboy · 08-13-2008, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

That's a great set. If you're serious about it, Circuit City has it on clearance right now for $1999.

If that price is still a little high, they also have a really nice 46 inch 1080P set that is getting great reviews for $1699.

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Sony-...oductDetail.do

Sweet! Thanks for the link.

Hotrod · 08-13-2008, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by RTribbey

Yes, I have my PS3 for Blu-Ray, sort of one of the reasons i bought it.

I'll have to read up on that. I don't think i'll go that big though.

What size TV did you have before? The reason I ask is because an old 36" crt is bigger then a 36" flat screen.

ksBRONCOfan · 08-13-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Irish Stout

If you are doing blu-ray and high def stuff, its been recommended that you get a 46" or bigger... I don't know where I saw that.

Is that just what you told your wife to justify going that big??

Ratboy · 08-13-2008, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Hotrod

What size TV did you have before? The reason I ask is because an old 36" crt is bigger then a 36" flat screen.

It's like 24" CRT.

Too be honest, I wasn't much into TV, unless it was to play Wii. I finally got sick of watching movies on my Computer (22" monitor)

I am going to Japan in Mid-September and that's when I plan on purchasing a new TV. Right now i'm trying to scope some things out, reviews, advice, etc..

edit:

This brings up another issue, are TV's usually dual power? I believe I was told aafes usually sells "dual power" TV's, but if i bought from an outside store now, would it work (probably not)?

ksBRONCOfan · 08-13-2008, 07:18 PM

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Originally Posted by RTribbey

This brings up another issue, are TV's usually dual power? I believe I was told aafes usually sells "dual power" TV's, but if i bought from an outside store now, would it work (probably not)?

When I was a kid living in Germany we had to have transformers all over the house, but that was back in 92, so that could be different now.

Ratboy · 08-14-2008, 03:41 PM

Sweet, I actually talked to someone who was there for a few year (and was raised there) and they said the power is the same as it is in United States.

I plan on going out soon and look at a few TV's.

smalltowngrll · 08-15-2008, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Beantown Bronco

Something's fishy there. Best Buy is selling that tv for $2,599 not counting the warranty and Circuit City has it on ridiculous clearance right now for $1,599 before warranty. It has to be either stolen out of the back of a truck or a refurb that they lied about to get it down to that price.

Nope...nothing fishy. It was a reputable company that was closing the location in my town. It was cheaper to sell at huge discount than ship everything to another store. We basically got it for cost.

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Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Are you a TV Guru? Short and Simple! I have a horrible TV and now looking into an HDTV (1080p). I was looking any where from 40-46 inches, most likely the low end, since i live in a dorm room. Does anyone have any suggestions? I've seen a few I like, however they are outrageous in price.

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Beantown Bronco Athletic Supporter Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Mass Posts: 19,046 Adopt-a-Bronco: Matt Prater	1080p is a bad idea for a dorm room. Period. Having said that, for $200 more than the same sized Vizio, you can get this Samsung, which is rated very highly.....ridiculously good sale price for what you get IMO ($1099). http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Samsu...oductDetail.do Last edited by Beantown Bronco; 08-13-2008 at 01:45 PM..

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08-13-2008, 01:36 PM	#3
Hotrod Self Appointed Expert aka Dortoh Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 25,136 Adopt-a-Bronco: Miss I	I have a 46" Samsung and love it! They are a bit more pricey then some of the other models/makes thou. If its was me putting one in a dormroom I'd just go with something cheap like a vizio from wal-mart.

08-13-2008, 02:23 PM	#5
smalltowngrll Orange Blue Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 8,038 Adopt-a-Bronco: dortoh	We got a Sharp Aquos LC-46D82U its a 1080p 46". We got it from a store that was closing it's doors so we got it new, with extended warrenty for $999.00 Keep in mind when you purchase an LCD what the recomended screen size is for your viewing area....how many max feet away you are for your screen size. Here's a good chart that was recommended to us: Screen size.........Viewing distance range 30"....................3.75-6.25 feet 34"....................4.25-7 feet 42"....................5.25-8.75 feet 50"....................6.25-10.5 feet 56"....................7-11.75 feet 62"....................7.75-13 feet 70"....................8.75-14.75 feet

08-13-2008, 03:36 PM	#9
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	I was thinking of something along the lines of this bad boy. Click Here It's expensive, but looks sharp.

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Irish Stout Ring of Famer Run for it Marty! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 2,805 Adopt-a-Bronco: Wesley Woodyard	If you are doing blu-ray and high def stuff, its been recommended that you get a 46" or bigger... I don't know where I saw that.

08-14-2008, 03:41 PM	#19
Ratboy It's all over... ಠ_ಠ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Okinawa, Japan Posts: 13,276	Sweet, I actually talked to someone who was there for a few year (and was raised there) and they said the power is the same as it is in United States. I plan on going out soon and look at a few TV's.