[V-Dub GTI]

I am looking at getting a PS3 after a while and it says it will work good with a 1080i/p tv and I can get HDTV channels here. I am looking for something around 23-30 inch HDTV TV, I would like it to be a Plasma or a LCD, i am looking to spend around $400-$800, the lower the better, I would like some HDMI inputs as well. I am not really experenced at buying TVs so any advice is helpful. Thanks in advance.

~Specializedride

 

[LordOpie]

I think current thinking is still LCD when you use it regularly with a PC or console.

keep an eye on sites like http://dealnews.com/

 

[V-Dub GTI]

ok,

I am looking at some on amazon.com

http://www.amazon.com/Coby-TF-TV2609-26-LCD-HDTV/dp/B000GDNWR4/sr=1-38/qid=1163906016/ref=sr_1_38/104-2902489-3351911?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC-26D6U-HD-Ready-Flat-Panel/dp/B000B60GY8/sr=1-44/qid=1163906016/ref=sr_1_44/104-2902489-3351911?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

this one is a little over budget but is also 32"
http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC32D40U-Integrated-Tuner/dp/B000F785LO/sr=1-15/qid=1163905977/ref=sr_1_15/104-2902489-3351911?ie=UTF8&s=electronics

what are your opinions on those 3. any others worth looking at? is it ok to buy from walmart? they seem to have some really good deals. or should i buy from a place like best buy?

 

[LordOpie]

two of those have a contrast of less than 1000:1, which I think is the minimum for quality. I don't think you really need 1080p... 720p is good enough.

yes, buy from Wal-mart if they have the best value.

 

[V-Dub GTI]

at walmart they have This
witch is looking realy tempting, 1000:1, 32"! for 598!

 

[narlus]

if you are sitting close to the screen, go for the higher resolution. there won't be much if any 1080 viewing content coming out any time soon (blu-ray DVDs yes, over-the-air or cable-delivered TV programming, no) but games will be programmed w/ the higher resolution in mind. if you want to have a screen for mainly gaming, it's something to consider.

also, plasma is prone to 'burn-in' (ie, static images on a screen can cause ghosting after a while).

 

[MtnBikerChk]

crutchfield.com has a lot of good info about hdtv.

 

[syadasti]

HP LC3260N $749

That's a better LCD panel made for HP by Sharp and its not a no name brand with questionable customer support/warranty vs. your Wallymart TV. Also listed on Amazon for the same price, but it sells through JR anyways. There may be some Amazon/JR deals soon with the upcoming holidays.

 

[Kihaji]

Just a quick note on LCD TV's. There are only 5 or so LCD panel manufacturers in the world. So all these different brands potentially have the same panel. If you are going to go with an LCD go for warranty and history, as those are really the biggest differentiation.

 

[V-Dub GTI]

HP LC3260N $749

That's a better LCD panel made for HP by Sharp and its not a no name brand with questionable customer support/warranty vs. your Wallymart TV. Also listed on Amazon for the same price, but it sells through JR anyways. There may be some Amazon/JR deals soon with the upcoming holidays.

that is the best for the money i have seen. and i have like 300 amazon bucks. it is the biggest, best contrast at 1200:1, 2 HDMI ports, and a lot of component ports.

Anyone else have any killer deals?