Not sure if anyone mentioned DLP.

Very good bang for buck, and comparable quality to LCD.

 

It depends on how many digital inputs you want, what features etc. They all seem to have the same basic resolution, so it's really up to what options you want. I'd probably go with the cheapest if you have a specific budget.

Aquos models are well known for their resolution. Sony makes a good LCD too. I think Samsung currently makes an LCD that is not on par with Sharp/Sony. Consumer Reports also rates Aquos highly.

I would go to a store and test drive each model. Your eyes won't lie and will guide you towards the best set. People can say all they want about which model is best but it will ultimately come down to your personal preferences.

Let me also recommend AVSForums. They are a great, knowledgeable group that has alot (some say too much) information regarding current and next gen TVs.

Good luck with your purchase. It's good that you're researching prior to making a purchase.

 

Vader1, what kind of plasma do you have? When you said the HD receiver locked up was it the plasma receiver or a cable/satellite receiver box that locked up? I have a 42PD50U Panasonic plasma and I use it's built-in HD tuner receiver to pull in HD cable channels and I have had two instances where the TV tuner went berserk. I hit the channel up to change channel and it just kept going non-stop. I had to pull the plug from the wall outlet to "reset" the tuner. Even turning the TV off didn't fix it. It's happened twice in about a year of ownership so. After the reset it's fine.

Even with the minor hiccups it's still one of my best purchases.

 

Thanks for the advice. I'll try to get over to Best Buy this week just to take a look at the Samsung vs. Sony vs. Sharp.

 

Not to throw a wrench into the works but do some research on DLP technology. You get better white and black reproduction, longer life and more bang for the buck.

START HERE

Toward the bottom of the page you will see a series of links to the various technologies. For my money, I would rather have a larger DLP for the same money as a much smaller LCD or Plasma television.

Just a thought

RoB

 

I think he's looking at either LCD or Plasma because they are wall mountable. Just guessing though.

 

What about Pioneer Plasma? Someone recommended a Pioneer Elite plasma in either the 42" or 52".

 

[QUOTE=kadeshpa,Feb 7 2006, 07:37 PM] I think he's looking at either LCD or Plasma because they are wall mountable.

 

I have no idea which one I will get before year end, DLP or LCOS or ?. What I am looking to buy is around 60" or larger for no more than $3000.

I hope that by year end, there will be a good and inexpensive 60" or larger 1080p TV on market.

 

I have an LG model and don't know the model number off hand. It was in fact the reciever and not the tv locking up but much the way you described. I think it is due to the fact that the reciever was running all day and I have a DVD player resting on it so it does no cool efficiently. I will swap those when I get the chance to put the dvd on the bottom. The HD reciever was and RCA direct tv model, and this happens once about every couple months and you have to pull the plug because it wont respond to faceplate buttons or remote. Exactly like your except mine is not built in, although the tv has a built in cable tuner that you just put the cable card into but I use satellite. Is it possible when yours locks up it has been during long use periods and perhaps had heat issues?