Looking to buy a new TV

KFZ Scrubs · 07-18-2012, 03:13 AM

*just saw the tv buyers guide stickied... that's my bad. If a mod sees this, please move it to there

Looking to buy a new HD TV... because I don't really like mine right now. I don't know jack, so bear with me. I saw a T.V at my Navy Exchange that looked pretty good, HD and 3D at a 999 price tag.
I've always wanted an HD TV to really bring out the quality in my Blu ray disks.... like, I don't know... the quality they have on the floor models.
I mean, I'm not looking for anything big. The one I'm talking about is 42 (smallest I could find).
If anybody could enlighten me as to me wtf I'm looking for, best model out there and best price.. I'd be very thankful

sleepydumbdude · 07-18-2012, 03:29 AM

I would go to the store and write down model numbers to TVs you are interested in. I've bought about 3 tvs in the past 2 years and that is what I did for each of them. Then you can go home and google them or go to AVSforums and read reviews and see if the price is good.
I hate TV shopping more than I hate shopping for anything else. It took me about 2 months just to decide on each of them.

I have a vizio led lcd which is my favorite for watching tv on. Also I my wife bought a Samsung 3D tv which has been good for the past 6 months. Its plasma and I actually like playing games on it much better but like watching movies on the other.
I also own a mitsubishi which I really wouldn't recommend. I just bought it because of the size and the menu is crap. It only has 3 settings for lighting and picture and it really annoys me. Plus I can't play games on it because it makes me motion sick but it could be the size.

KFZ Scrubs · 07-18-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by sleepydumbdude

I would go to the store and write down model numbers to TVs you are interested in. I've bought about 3 tvs in the past 2 years and that is what I did for each of them. Then you can go home and google them or go to AVSforums and read reviews and see if the price is good.
I hate TV shopping more than I hate shopping for anything else. It took me about 2 months just to decide on each of them.

I have a vizio led lcd which is my favorite for watching tv on. Also I my wife bought a Samsung 3D tv which has been good for the past 6 months. Its plasma and I actually like playing games on it much better but like watching movies on the other.
I also own a mitsubishi which I really wouldn't recommend. I just bought it because of the size and the menu is crap. It only has 3 settings for lighting and picture and it really annoys me. Plus I can't play games on it because it makes me motion sick but it could be the size.

Good idear, thanks. I don't know the next time I'll go back, but I'll write it down and bring it back. Just, I'm looking for a TV that'll bring out the best quality for HD and blu ray... but I have no idea what the ideal specifications would be for something like that.

beagler · 07-25-2012, 08:03 PM

I just got a 47" lg cinima 3d tv..for $999 and its great...came with 6 pairs of 3d glasses...the best tv i have ever owned...and gears of war 3 in 3d is amazing!!!!!..i got another older sammy same size 1080p..about 4 yrs old in the bedroom...so i was trying to keep the house all sammy tv's but couldnt beat the price on the lg and the picture is remarkable...

Check out lg's...highly recommend it!!!!

Felonious Monk · 07-25-2012, 11:01 PM

what's the model number of the one you saw at the navy exchange? Did you run the info through google shopping or anywhere else yet to see what the average is for people selling it?

SiLeNt Sc0pE 16 · 08-07-2012, 04:21 AM

I have two Vizio HDTV's and they work great and the picture is clear. I would recommend this brand especially because they are not too pricey.

Au Asterix · 08-11-2012, 06:02 AM

o was thinkingof getting a new tv also. i was wondering if there are any tvs(LCD/plasma/LED)/brands that are better for gaming?

07-18-2012, 03:13 AM	#1
KFZ Scrubs Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rapture Posts: 10,882 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	Looking to buy a new TV just saw the tv buyers guide stickied... that's my bad. If a mod sees this, please move it to there Looking to buy a new HD TV... because I don't really like mine right now. I don't know jack, so bear with me. I saw a T.V at my Navy Exchange that looked pretty good, HD and 3D at a 999 price tag. I've always wanted an HD TV to really bring out the quality in my Blu ray disks.... like, I don't know... the quality they have on the floor models. I mean, I'm not looking for anything big. The one I'm talking about is 42 (smallest I could find). If anybody could enlighten me as to me wtf I'm looking for, best model out there and best price.. I'd be very thankful __________________ My first youtube vid: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2b3FSxKwdNE KH3 Last edited by KFZ Scrubs; 07-18-2012 at 03:16 AM.*

07-25-2012, 08:03 PM	#4
beagler Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 77 View My x360a Profile	I just got a 47" lg cinima 3d tv..for $999 and its great...came with 6 pairs of 3d glasses...the best tv i have ever owned...and gears of war 3 in 3d is amazing!!!!!..i got another older sammy same size 1080p..about 4 yrs old in the bedroom...so i was trying to keep the house all sammy tv's but couldnt beat the price on the lg and the picture is remarkable... Check out lg's...highly recommend it!!!! __________________

07-25-2012, 11:01 PM	#5
Felonious Monk Matriarch of Madness Join Date: May 2012 Location: Jinbōchō, Tokyo Posts: 1,673 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 3 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	what's the model number of the one you saw at the navy exchange? Did you run the info through google shopping or anywhere else yet to see what the average is for people selling it? __________________ Stop asking government for your civil liberties back. Just rip it from their goddamn hands "I don't even know what it means to be on a nuclear sub."

08-07-2012, 04:21 AM	#6
SiLeNt Sc0pE 16 Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 587 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 5 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I have two Vizio HDTV's and they work great and the picture is clear. I would recommend this brand especially because they are not too pricey. __________________ Completed Retail: 41 Completed Arcade: 25 Most Proud Completion: Perfect Dark Zero 3rd Place in the Halo 4 Spartan Ops Infinity Challenge

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07-18-2012, 03:29 AM	#2
sleepydumbdude Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Newburgh, IN Posts: 1,891 Awards Showcase Total Awards: 1 (more» ...) View My x360a Profile	I would go to the store and write down model numbers to TVs you are interested in. I've bought about 3 tvs in the past 2 years and that is what I did for each of them. Then you can go home and google them or go to AVSforums and read reviews and see if the price is good. I hate TV shopping more than I hate shopping for anything else. It took me about 2 months just to decide on each of them. I have a vizio led lcd which is my favorite for watching tv on. Also I my wife bought a Samsung 3D tv which has been good for the past 6 months. Its plasma and I actually like playing games on it much better but like watching movies on the other. I also own a mitsubishi which I really wouldn't recommend. I just bought it because of the size and the menu is crap. It only has 3 settings for lighting and picture and it really annoys me. Plus I can't play games on it because it makes me motion sick but it could be the size.

08-11-2012, 06:02 AM	#7
Au Asterix Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 148 View My x360a Profile	o was thinkingof getting a new tv also. i was wondering if there are any tvs(LCD/plasma/LED)/brands that are better for gaming?

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