I'm getting ready to break down & buy a TV & I'm kind of stressed on what to buy. I've read what the experts say, but I'd appreciate anytihing you guys have to offer from a first-hand experience. I've narrowed my choices down to these 2 (both from Wal Mart. I hate Wal Mart but damn they're cheap) :

1. 47" LCD Magnavox 1080p for $1198.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...le131444-rLink1

2. 50" Plasma Phillips 720p for $1397.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

 

I'd appreciate any advice you could give me, especially when it comes to watching football. I get 16 HD channels so I'll be able to watch most Bears games in HD.

 

Thanks!

LCD is the better of the two, imo. I'd also recommend the 47inch one as it is 1080P which is what BluRay is designed for.

 

I have a DLP which I love to death. The other recommendation is to make sure you have a couple of HDMI inputs on the TV so you are ready for when you eventually get a BluRay plus able to hook up your cable or satellite to the other hdmi input.

I'm getting ready to break down & buy a TV & I'm kind of stressed on what to buy. I've read what the experts say, but I'd appreciate anytihing you guys have to offer from a first-hand experience. I've narrowed my choices down to these 2 (both from Wal Mart. I hate Wal Mart but damn they're cheap) :

1. 47" LCD Magnavox 1080p for $1198.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...le131444-rLink1

2. 50" Plasma Phillips 720p for $1397.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

 

I'd appreciate any advice you could give me, especially when it comes to watching football. I get 16 HD channels so I'll be able to watch most Bears games in HD.

 

Thanks!

Go with option 1.

I'm getting ready to break down & buy a TV & I'm kind of stressed on what to buy. I've read what the experts say, but I'd appreciate anytihing you guys have to offer from a first-hand experience. I've narrowed my choices down to these 2 (both from Wal Mart. I hate Wal Mart but damn they're cheap) :

1. 47" LCD Magnavox 1080p for $1198.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...le131444-rLink1

2. 50" Plasma Phillips 720p for $1397.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

 

I'd appreciate any advice you could give me, especially when it comes to watching football. I get 16 HD channels so I'll be able to watch most Bears games in HD.

 

Thanks!

 

Go with #1. $200 less plus it is 1080p. You can use the savings to buy a Blu-Ray player or sound system.

As far as TV's, the best deal I've seen anywhere is this 52" Samsung (which I'll be buying in the next few weeks). http://www.lcdtvs.com/product.html?postId=110970. Amazon also has the same TV for a little more http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT5265F-52-...7974&sr=8-1.

 

 

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electron...d-tv/index.html

 

I'm getting ready to break down & buy a TV & I'm kind of stressed on what to buy. I've read what the experts say, but I'd appreciate anytihing you guys have to offer from a first-hand experience. I've narrowed my choices down to these 2 (both from Wal Mart. I hate Wal Mart but damn they're cheap) :

1. 47" LCD Magnavox 1080p for $1198.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...le131444-rLink1

2. 50" Plasma Phillips 720p for $1397.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

 

I'd appreciate any advice you could give me, especially when it comes to watching football. I get 16 HD channels so I'll be able to watch most Bears games in HD.

 

Thanks!

Thanks for all your input guys! I'm ordering the 47" tomorrow after I read the "Sunday Sales".

 

Hey Madlith, Wal Mart has a 52" Magnavox LCD 1080 for 1750.00, which is cheaper then the Samsung you were looking at. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9193472 I'd LOVE to get this TV but it's a little out of my price range (the TV I'm buying is a little out of my price range to begin with)

 

I hate contributing to Wal Mart, but damn they're cheap. Even their extended warranties are cheap. For 2 extra years it's $79.00. Other stores charge $250.00 for the same thing.

 

Bear's football in high-def . . .

 

As far as TV's, the best deal I've seen anywhere is this 52" Samsung (which I'll be buying in the next few weeks). http://www.lcdtvs.com/product.html?postId=110970. Amazon also has the same TV for a little more http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT5265F-52-...7974&sr=8-1.

 

 

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electron...d-tv/index.html

As far as TV's, the best deal I've seen anywhere is this 52" Samsung (which I'll be buying in the next few weeks). http://www.lcdtvs.com/product.html?postId=110970. Amazon also has the same TV for a little more http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LNT5265F-52-...7974&sr=8-1.

 

 

http://www.consumersearch.com/www/electron...d-tv/index.html

That is a ridiculously nice TV. Awesome contrast on it.

bradjock,

 

I'm not 100% on Magnavox. They seem to be middle of the road. They are cheaper apparently...but Samsung seems better reviewed.

 

Heck, I'm not a big fan of Wal-Mart, but I figure the folks that work in the store live in the good ol' US, and need to pay for their Urlacher jersey's too!

 

I hear Sam's Club actually has some super deals going on...

 

FYI - Abuddy of mine that's a reall techie, swears by the Sony Bravia. It's more expensive by $500 or more, but he swears the picture quality and bells & whistles are worth it. However, I think the best bang for the buck is Samsung.

 

It's like being there! ...with cheaper beer!

 

Thanks for all your input guys! I'm ordering the 47" tomorrow after I read the "Sunday Sales".

 

Hey Madlith, Wal Mart has a 52" Magnavox LCD 1080 for 1750.00, which is cheaper then the Samsung you were looking at. http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=9193472 I'd LOVE to get this TV but it's a little out of my price range (the TV I'm buying is a little out of my price range to begin with)

 

I hate contributing to Wal Mart, but damn they're cheap. Even their extended warranties are cheap. For 2 extra years it's $79.00. Other stores charge $250.00 for the same thing.

 

Bear's football in high-def . . .

bradjock,

 

I'm not 100% on Magnavox. They seem to be middle of the road. They are cheaper apparently...but Samsung seems better reviewed.

 

Heck, I'm not a big fan of Wal-Mart, but I figure the folks that work in the store live in the good ol' US, and need to pay for their Urlacher jersey's too!

 

I hear Sam's Club actually has some super deals going on...

 

FYI - Abuddy of mine that's a reall techie, swears by the Sony Bravia. It's more expensive by $500 or more, but he swears the picture quality and bells & whistles are worth it. However, I think the best bang for the buck is Samsung.

 

It's like being there! ...with cheaper beer!

I agree about the Bravia, but I also heard that the are a pain in the arse to get fixed because the are made in China making the parts hard to get.

I've got to think fixing any of them would be a pain!

 

I think the key is to try to find one that won't need fixing! Not sure which that is though. I do know all my old Sony's have kicked butt, but my PS2's have died a plenty...

 

I agree about the Bravia, but I also heard that the are a pain in the arse to get fixed because the are made in China making the parts hard to get.

Honestly, I'd wait another month before pulling the trigger. A lot of stores are going to have mad deals once the tax rebate checks start coming out.

I'm getting ready to break down & buy a TV & I'm kind of stressed on what to buy. I've read what the experts say, but I'd appreciate anytihing you guys have to offer from a first-hand experience. I've narrowed my choices down to these 2 (both from Wal Mart. I hate Wal Mart but damn they're cheap) :

1. 47" LCD Magnavox 1080p for $1198.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?...le131444-rLink1

2. 50" Plasma Phillips 720p for $1397.00 http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5633687

 

I'd appreciate any advice you could give me, especially when it comes to watching football. I get 16 HD channels so I'll be able to watch most Bears games in HD.

 

Thanks!

 

 

I have the 52" samsung LCD and it's great not only with movies and sports, but Xbox 360 I love it!

I have the 52" samsung LCD and it's great not only with movies and sports, but Xbox 360 I love it!

 

I've had my 47" Magnavox for almost 3 months now & LOVE IT. I'd have loved to get the 52" but didn't have the extra $$$.

 

Now that I have a big HD I sympathize with people who don't. I compare it to driving you're car to work while other people have to ride a bike. There's that much of a difference.