Looking to buy a new tv.

7up3345 · 08-15-2009, 10:59 AM

I am looking to buy a new 1080p tv. I dont know to much about all the different factors to look at in buying a new tv so it thought the pros could help me out.

Price Range $650-$750, preferably $700
Size-around 32"+

I mainly want the tv to be good for playing the 360 on.

ebackhus · 08-15-2009, 04:10 PM

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889005067

The glory of 1080p is kinda lost on anything below 42".

7up3345 · 08-16-2009, 12:41 PM

How about this one http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10117351&logon=&langid=EN&dm=DEBUG# Its cheap and its 1080p. Im not looking for nothing fancy so i think that this is perfect for me

**bruiser** · 08-16-2009, 06:16 PM

See if you can find some reviews for the Dynex. Keep in mind, it's not exactly top tier brand.

**-=Rousseau=-** · 08-17-2009, 12:41 PM

I bought a Panasonic 42" 720p plasma for $700. I doubt the difference between 720P and 1080P would be worth the extra money... The 1080P version is $900. There are other things to look for in a TV than just resolution - I'd consider a 720P Panasonic better than a 1080P Insignia or Dynex off-brand. My family's 106" projector is only 720P, but it is still enjoyable to watch. Consider also that most source material is only 720P, aside from blu-ray players.

murshizzle · 09-10-2009, 10:36 PM

I agree with Rousseau. Not to mention xbox has zero games that display in true 1080p. The PS3 only has a few. The only content thats 1080p is blu ray and some movie streaming off xbox live. However, with your budget to get 1080p you are getting a smaller tv screen size, and since 1080p can not be noticed on anything below 42" its not worth the extra money. I highly recommend LG LCD IF you have surround sound. They offer great bang for your buck and come with 2 yr warranties. GOOD LUCK
OH any my main reason for replying. STAY AWAY FROM DYNEX... They are future shop's version of Wal-marts VALU BRAND...

treasurehunter1 · 09-19-2009, 04:25 AM

I would recommend you to go for samsung 32" 720p agree with murshizzle that the 1080p would not be noticeable in below 42".

08-15-2009, 10:59 AM	#1 (permalink)
7up3345 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 95 OS: Win XP MCE 2005 Serv.3	Looking to buy a new tv. I am looking to buy a new 1080p tv. I dont know to much about all the different factors to look at in buying a new tv so it thought the pros could help me out. Price Range $650-$750, preferably $700 Size-around 32"+ I mainly want the tv to be good for playing the 360 on.

08-15-2009, 04:10 PM	#2 (permalink)
ebackhus Manager, Design Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SATX Posts: 14,235 OS: WinXP Pro SP3/Windows 7 RTM My System Blog Entries: 28	Re: Looking to buy a new tv. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...82E16889005067 The glory of 1080p is kinda lost on anything below 42". __________________ ----------------------------- There are no dumb questions, unless a customer is asking them. Help in the fight against cancer and other serious illnesses.

08-16-2009, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
7up3345 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Canada Posts: 95 OS: Win XP MCE 2005 Serv.3	Re: Looking to buy a new tv. How about this one http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10117351&logon=&langid=EN&dm=DEBUG# Its cheap and its 1080p. Im not looking for nothing fancy so i think that this is perfect for me

08-16-2009, 06:16 PM	#4 (permalink)
bruiser TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 1,972 OS: xp	Re: Looking to buy a new tv. See if you can find some reviews for the Dynex. Keep in mind, it's not exactly top tier brand.

08-17-2009, 12:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
-=Rousseau=- Biker, Geek and Jock Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Nashvegas Posts: 826 OS: Windows 7 Ultimate My System	Re: Looking to buy a new tv. I bought a Panasonic 42" 720p plasma for $700. I doubt the difference between 720P and 1080P would be worth the extra money... The 1080P version is $900. There are other things to look for in a TV than just resolution - I'd consider a 720P Panasonic better than a 1080P Insignia or Dynex off-brand. My family's 106" projector is only 720P, but it is still enjoyable to watch. Consider also that most source material is only 720P, aside from blu-ray players.

09-10-2009, 10:36 PM	#6 (permalink)
murshizzle Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 8 OS: Win Vista basic	Re: Looking to buy a new tv. I agree with Rousseau. Not to mention xbox has zero games that display in true 1080p. The PS3 only has a few. The only content thats 1080p is blu ray and some movie streaming off xbox live. However, with your budget to get 1080p you are getting a smaller tv screen size, and since 1080p can not be noticed on anything below 42" its not worth the extra money. I highly recommend LG LCD IF you have surround sound. They offer great bang for your buck and come with 2 yr warranties. GOOD LUCK OH any my main reason for replying. STAY AWAY FROM DYNEX... They are future shop's version of Wal-marts VALU BRAND... Last edited by murshizzle; 09-10-2009 at 10:37 PM.

09-19-2009, 04:25 AM	#7 (permalink)
treasurehunter1 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 28 OS: xp	Re: Looking to buy a new tv. I would recommend you to go for samsung 32" 720p agree with murshizzle that the 1080p would not be noticeable in below 42".