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HDTV Help Guys! Nov 26, 2007 22:16:17 GMT -5

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Post by Edgeman05 on Nov 26, 2007 22:16:17 GMT -5

Hey guys,

My dad really wants an HDTV for Xmas. I have been shopping and shopping and I think I found a good deal.

We right now have some Panosonic old TV... its huge (like.. bulky) and its not a flat screen or anything. Its a 42 inch I believe. I was at Best Buy looking at 42 inch HDs and they look somewhat bigger then our TV at home. Is there a difference on the way they measure HD TVs to regular ones? Cause this one I was looking at looks HUGE compared to the one we have now.

Anyways.. Best Buy has a deal you get...

42 Inch 1080p LCD HDTV (LG Brand) TV
1080p Upconvert DVD Player (LG Brand)
Hassle Free set up by the Geek Squad

All for 1599.98

www.bestbuy.com/site//olspage.jsp?id=pcmcat138200050004&type=category
Thats the deal im talking about^

Could I get some opinions on if thats good or not? I mean other then this deal I saw a Phillips 47 inch for 2 grand but I think this deal is way better but I have NO idea how good LG HDTVs are.

www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=8303427&type=product&productCategoryId=cat15004&id=1172882141819
Thats the Philips^

Any input would be great as the sale ends on Friday so I would have to hurry up to get it.

Thanks

Last Edit: Nov 26, 2007 22:25:08 GMT -5 by Edgeman05

Mole WF Hall of Famer Joined on: Nov 2, 2002 18:45:55 GMT -5 Posts: 17,554	HDTV Help Guys! Nov 26, 2007 22:50:06 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Mole on Nov 26, 2007 22:50:06 GMT -5 I'm not an HDTV expert, but, just from contrast ratio, the LG is better.
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becca Main Eventer Joined on: Dec 13, 2005 11:20:18 GMT -5 Posts: 4,042	HDTV Help Guys! Nov 26, 2007 22:55:28 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by becca on Nov 26, 2007 22:55:28 GMT -5 I've actually heard good things about LG, but I can't say from experience. Sounds like a good deal. The reason they might look bigger is if they are 16:9 aspect ratio vs. 4:3 aspect ratio. I think all TVs are measured diagonally.

wcw24 Guest	HDTV Help Guys! Nov 26, 2007 23:38:38 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by wcw24 on Nov 26, 2007 23:38:38 GMT -5 If you have a Costco, you can buy a 42 inch 1080p LCD Vizio for $1099. That's what I have and I love it!
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Edgeman05 WF Hall of Famer TheDailyRotation.com Joined on: May 15, 2005 21:22:41 GMT -5 Posts: 22,991	HDTV Help Guys! Nov 27, 2007 8:31:37 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Edgeman05 on Nov 27, 2007 8:31:37 GMT -5 Thanks for the info everyone! I think I might go with that Best Buy deal after all.

fair2flair Guest	HDTV Help Guys! Nov 27, 2007 9:11:10 GMT -5 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by fair2flair on Nov 27, 2007 9:11:10 GMT -5 Geek squad setup is a waste of money everything is color coded. A dog could figure it out.

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HDTV Help Guys! Nov 27, 2007 15:52:56 GMT -5

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iknowcool said:

I've actually heard good things about LG, but I can't say from experience. Sounds like a good deal. The reason they might look bigger is if they are 16:9 aspect ratio vs. 4:3 aspect ratio. I think all TVs are measured diagonally.

You're right, all TVs are measured diagonally. True on the aspect ratio. You can fit more of the picture on a widescreen, which makes it look bigger. I would go to best buy and check out the TVs myself. The best TVs I've seen overall, small to big LCDs, have come from Sharp, Sony, or Samsung.

Post by Edgeman05 on Nov 26, 2007 22:16:17 GMT -5

Post by Mole on Nov 26, 2007 22:50:06 GMT -5

Post by becca on Nov 26, 2007 22:55:28 GMT -5

Post by wcw24 on Nov 26, 2007 23:38:38 GMT -5

Post by Edgeman05 on Nov 27, 2007 8:31:37 GMT -5

Post by fair2flair on Nov 27, 2007 9:11:10 GMT -5

Post by Deleted on Nov 27, 2007 15:52:56 GMT -5