I have been looking for a TV to replace the old tube in my bedroom and have found the more I learn about LCD TV's the harder it is to make a damn decision

I'm sure any 40 or 42" TV will do, but I don't know where to look for the real deal on these things and my quest isn't high-end enough for the expert forums.

I'm partial to the Samsung LN-40A550 (2008 model) which I found on B&H for under $1,000 with free shipping. With 3 HDMI inputs it should handle a XBOX 360, HD/DVR box, and surround sound system just fine. Can't do plasma because the room has a lot of windows (too bright). That's really all I'm looking for.

Before I pull the trigger, I just wanted to see if anyone on S2Ki had any other suggestions?

 

I would only buy a Samsung or Sony, just personal preference.

The only thing I would consider if I were you is: Do you really need 1080p?
I only say that because there are really good deals on 720p Tv's right now because everyone has gone 1080p crazy...the only thing is, bluray/hd dvd is really the only thing that will put out 1080p.

Somthing to consider anyway.

If you are going to keep the TV for a long time and can wait until 1080p is the de facto standard, then I would go ahead and shoot for a 1080p.

 

I have a 58" Samsung, i got mine from Abes of Maine for 3k. They have smokin deals right now. Picture is unreal, you cant go wrong with Samsung.

 

i have a 42" samsung 1080p and the blue ray looks amazing. the tv turned off looks hot too. samsung FTW

 

The XBOX 360 can use 1080p and that is how I watch movies, and play games. There doesn't seem to be enough of a price difference, in my opinion, between 1080p sets and 720p sets to warrant buying the lesser version in current LCD models. Plasma could be a different story in that area.

 

definitely do 1080p.

i have a toshiba 42 lcd 1080p, have had it for about a year and love it. bought it @1200 from newegg.com w/free shipping. i bet you could find a much better deal now than i got. my parents bought the same model (only smaller) and love it as well.

 

For LCD, go Sony!!! For plasma, go Panasonic.

 

i have an lg 37in in my bedroom and i'm satisfied with it, it was fairly cheap at around 700

 

I know the 360 is 1080i

Most games though, don't come in 1080p. The ones that do are 480p/720p/1080i.

I'll double check.

 

i have a 32" samsung in my room and love it. im looking to get either at 42" or 46" shortly and will be buying another samsung (bought a house y0! gotta furnish that bish)