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1 posted on 09/13/2010 6:33:25 AM PDT by StrictTime
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I’m not a good one to ask. I’m still watching the Mitsubishi (sp?) television I bought in 1980. It works fine for me. Someday I’ll get a new one whenever this one finally dies.


2 posted on 09/13/2010 6:36:56 AM PDT by alicewonders (Supporters of John McCain are supporters of amnesty. Amnesty by any other name is still amnesty.)
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Whatever you buy, get it at COSTCO because they extend the Manufacturers Warranty to TWO full years for FREE.


3 posted on 09/13/2010 6:37:45 AM PDT by bt579 ("I will stand with the Muslims should the political winds shift in an ugly direction." ~Barack 0bama)
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ping las vegas dave. he posts on this subject.


4 posted on 09/13/2010 6:40:07 AM PDT by ken21 (who runs the gop?)
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Shop Costco, Best Buy or Sams Club.

Buy a Vizio or LG.

Can’t go wrong.


5 posted on 09/13/2010 6:41:19 AM PDT by Responsibility2nd (Yes, as a matter of fact, what you do in your bedroom IS my business.)
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You may want to spend some time at www.AVS.forums.com

You are able to research through many forums regarding specific reviews/actual experiences with the latest Audio/Visual technologies.

6 posted on 09/13/2010 6:41:30 AM PDT by Stand Watch Listen (It's the 'Land of Opportunity'... NOT... the 'Land of Entitlements'!!!)
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Samsung are the very best!


7 posted on 09/13/2010 6:41:54 AM PDT by avacado
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I've owned a Sony 42" LCD for five years and I have no complaints. The matte-finish screen was an important factor.
If I were to buy today, using your criteria, I'd probably go for the Sony BRAVIA 46" ... 1080p, 120Hz, LED-LCD HDTV.
Personally, I'm waiting for the 3D market to mature and eliminate the need for glasses. Probably a couple of years before the technology and right price come together.

8 posted on 09/13/2010 6:42:06 AM PDT by oh8eleven (RVN '67-'68)
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We purchased a 52” Vizio and have had no problems. Ours was from Sam’s and cost just over $700 so I think your dollar figure it’s going to cost is rather high unless you’re going for a high end model with split screen, etc. Ours works fine, we purchased it 17 months ago and have never wished we’d gotten something else.

I’m not sure where you’re getting the info that they will only last around 2 years ~ I inspect hotels and have been seeing these sorts of TVs for around 4 years now and very few have needed replacement. This is one of the questions I tend to ask, more so I have information for other owners asking me than for any other reason.

In fact, that said, I’ve heard no complaints from hotel owners on any brands and believe me, I’ve seen just about every brand that is out there.


9 posted on 09/13/2010 6:42:28 AM PDT by leapfrog0202 ("the American presidency is not supposed to be a journey of personal discover" Sarah Palin)
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We’re still watching an old tv, because the newer styles, especially the HDTV, give our daughter migraines.


10 posted on 09/13/2010 6:42:34 AM PDT by knittnmom ("...only dead fish 'go with the flow'". - Sarah Palin 7/09)
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Try this link and website:

Consumer Search

They do an excellent job of aggregating and analyzing product reviews. Based in part on their recommendation, my brother recently purchased a Samsung LCD in the size you have in mind. After eight months, he could not be happier.

11 posted on 09/13/2010 6:44:30 AM PDT by Rockingham
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After much research I just bought this one and LOVE IT! Samsung UN55C6500 55″ LED TV http://www.un55c6500.net/ Save yourself money and buy it online.
12 posted on 09/13/2010 6:45:29 AM PDT by TSgt (And the war came.)
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I did a lot of research about 18 months ago, I ended up buying a Sharp Aquos from Costco. Beauitful picture, no problems with it at all.


13 posted on 09/13/2010 6:45:35 AM PDT by coon2000 (Give me Liberty or give me death!)
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Never had a problem with LG, but there are a lot of good brands out there, so take price into consideration. Costco is the place to go.


14 posted on 09/13/2010 6:49:03 AM PDT by barmag25
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I have a 46 inch Samsung that is almost 3 years old and I’m still happy with it. When I bought it they had the identical TV in both matte and glossy and I bought the matte version. It had a contrast ratio of 15,000:1 in matte and the glossy was 25,000:1. 15,000:1 was fine.

Last year my son bought a Samsung 32 inch I think about the minimum contrast ratio now is 50,000:1. I know a relatively cheap Samsung 24 inch I bought last year for my camper (haven’t installed it yet) had that contrast ratio.

My sister also bought a Samsung last Christmas on my recommendation and she is quite happy with it.

Bottom line, I don’t think you will go wrong with Samsung. And you should be able to buy a 46 inch for considerably less than $2000. Best Buy has one right now for $1099 (not sure if it’s matte or glossy).


16 posted on 09/13/2010 6:50:14 AM PDT by 6ppc (It's torch and pitchfork time)
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The LCDs seem to have a better lifespan than the much vaunted plasma screens.


18 posted on 09/13/2010 6:50:31 AM PDT by pingman (Price is what you pay, value is what you get.)
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Go with LG, we have three and they are superb.


19 posted on 09/13/2010 6:54:55 AM PDT by RJS1950 (The democrats are the "enemies foreign and domestic" cited in the federal oath)
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You might go to komando.com, use her search window and search for “LCD TV.” Kim always has some great ideas and it will only take you a few minutes to use her expertise.


20 posted on 09/13/2010 6:55:03 AM PDT by davisfh
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I bought my 42 inch Sony Bravia z-series from Amazon.

Outstanding Mexican assembled quality.


21 posted on 09/13/2010 6:57:42 AM PDT by nascarnation
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http://reviews.costco.com/2070/11314986/reviews.htm

We bought this one two years ago and it’s been great. My husband loves the motionflow and I love getting streaming netflix over the Internet Video Link. There are better options if you pay for them, but the link was free and we like it.

We bought a Sharp LCD from Costco and lived with it for two days, but ended up taking it back as picture quality wasn’t up to snuff. No problems on the return, and we got the Sony instead.


22 posted on 09/13/2010 7:05:53 AM PDT by Eepsy (www.pioacademy.org)
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Let me see if I understand your problem. You want to know which tv to pay thousands of dollars for in order to see lame ass sports and tv shows that force you to watch their commercials that will get you to spend more money? All while you numb your mind and rot your productivity and creativity?

Okay guess it doesn’t matter which one.


23 posted on 09/13/2010 7:07:49 AM PDT by Walkingfeather
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