dont believe everything you read... but anyways, I'd suggest LCD cause they are cheaper, no glare, uses less electricty, and are more durable. Plasmas take up a lot more electricty to run and is made out of glass so it could be cracked easier. Umm as far as Vizios go, all my friends have them and they look great and are very affordable. gl with your purchase though
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Notoriouswithag
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Check out the vizio's if you havent looked yet.
They have great quality LCDTV's for a great price. My family has owned 4 in the last 2 years, all bought from Costco with a great warranty plan, and even though my dad broke one out of sheer anger he went to costco and bought the exact same one for cheaper.
the most recent one we bought was a 46" 1080p, but its not 120hz like your wanted, but for the price/ quality I thought I would throw it out there.
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...=Vizio+46%22+LCD+TV&gbv=2&hl=en&safe=off&sa=X
They have great quality LCDTV's for a great price. My family has owned 4 in the last 2 years, all bought from Costco with a great warranty plan, and even though my dad broke one out of sheer anger he went to costco and bought the exact same one for cheaper.
the most recent one we bought was a 46" 1080p, but its not 120hz like your wanted, but for the price/ quality I thought I would throw it out there.
http://images.google.com/imgres?img...=Vizio+46%22+LCD+TV&gbv=2&hl=en&safe=off&sa=X
i missed your point.. care to explain it or do you just have nothing better to say? BTW, samsungs suck but to each their own so if you like Samsungs buy one and be happy. end of story
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I have a Samsung and I love it. It's ashame you can't actually see the picture of the two different tvs, that's what makes or breaks it for me. Maybe go to a electronics store and look at the two models for yourself, then buy online.
I'm not sure how much of it was true, but I was talking to someone about Vizio a couple years ago. Apparently they made screens for different manufacturers, and that was their expertise, and only recently started making TVs as a whole. :iono:
I'm not sure how much of it was true, but I was talking to someone about Vizio a couple years ago. Apparently they made screens for different manufacturers, and that was their expertise, and only recently started making TVs as a whole. :iono:
Samsung makes the panels for Sony.
LCD and Plasma both have the same lifespan. The glare is reduced by a large amount on the Panasonic Plasma's.
OP: it depends where your TV is going and how it is going to be used if you are still deciding between LCD/Plasma.
If not, Get the Sony Z or Sony W or Samsung 650.
LCD and Plasma both have the same lifespan. The glare is reduced by a large amount on the Panasonic Plasma's.
OP: it depends where your TV is going and how it is going to be used if you are still deciding between LCD/Plasma.
If not, Get the Sony Z or Sony W or Samsung 650.
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I'd buy one of the new 120hz vizios... they seem pretty solid.
Samsung can't be judged as a whole... some of their models are pure garbage... and some are top notch... you have to judge each model separately.
I do like LG LCD's as well... so I think the one listed in the OP is nice, I wouldn't mind owning it... but I think it's a tad bit pricey... the prices for the 120hz are dropping pretty nicely.
Samsung can't be judged as a whole... some of their models are pure garbage... and some are top notch... you have to judge each model separately.
I do like LG LCD's as well... so I think the one listed in the OP is nice, I wouldn't mind owning it... but I think it's a tad bit pricey... the prices for the 120hz are dropping pretty nicely.
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i love my 60" pioneer plasma
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source, i dont believe samsung even makes its own panels. isnt there like 2 or 3 companies that make the actual LCD and then each company puts in their own components and crap, etc
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If you walk into a store and can't tell the difference in picture between a Vizio and a Sony Bravia or even Samsung, go with the Vizio and spend it on other things you have the ability to realize.
Personally, every Vizio I have seen has looked decent at best.
The bottom line is that you can price and research all you want. But, before you purchase, take a couple trips to different stores and see it in person. You have no idea how many tv's that are superior on paper actually look noticeably worse than the inferior one on paper. Also realize, contrast ratio definitions, and thus ratings, are defined by the manufacturer. So, one company's 10,000:1 is not the same as another's, often times with those numbers being inflated. Dynamic Contrast ratio is a farce so don't ever pay attention to it, and make sure the advertused CR is NOT their dynamic rating. That is often used to fool people as well.
Personally, every Vizio I have seen has looked decent at best.
The bottom line is that you can price and research all you want. But, before you purchase, take a couple trips to different stores and see it in person. You have no idea how many tv's that are superior on paper actually look noticeably worse than the inferior one on paper. Also realize, contrast ratio definitions, and thus ratings, are defined by the manufacturer. So, one company's 10,000:1 is not the same as another's, often times with those numbers being inflated. Dynamic Contrast ratio is a farce so don't ever pay attention to it, and make sure the advertused CR is NOT their dynamic rating. That is often used to fool people as well.
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That size, I'd personally go plasma.
How far away are you sitting? You may not NEED 1080p depending on your seating distance from the screen.
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How far away are you sitting? You may not NEED 1080p depending on your seating distance from the screen.
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clutch fool
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if you want a quality set for a lot less than the overpriced brands go with vizio.
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Toshiba REGZA 1080p
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i sale high end home theather entertainment centers and all i gotta say is Toshiba Regza Series are BY FAR THE BEST panels for the money...you can get the Toshiba46RV535U for $1000 beutiful set..
ps... DONT BUY A VIZIO..korean made and one of the highest repair rates then any panel also samsung is not so reliable..I know trust me
ps... DONT BUY A VIZIO..korean made and one of the highest repair rates then any panel also samsung is not so reliable..I know trust me
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^making shit up.