Which HDTV Brand do you have? Are you happy?


Olde Hornet

Olde Hornet

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I am looking to purchase an HDTV this fall.

1. What brand do you have?

2. Are you happy?

3. Any known issues?


I am leaning toward some of the no name brands - they are much cheaper and I have not figured out why I would pay a lot more for bascially the same thing.

Westinghouse 37 or 42 LCD
Syntax Olevia 37 or 42
Sceptre 37 LCD
Vizio 37 LCD

Consumer reports loves JVC, Sony and Sharp, but they are double or triple the price and I dont see enough improvment to justify that price difference. People on the http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=40 sites have provided some valuable input. I was just wondering about you and your experiences.
 
I have a Sony. I've had it for 5 years and the picture quality is still very good. When it comes to major electronics, I only purchase Sharp, Sony or Fisher. :tup:
 



Olde Hornet said:
I am looking to purchase an HDTV this fall.

1. What brand do you have?

2. Are you happy?

3. Any known issues?


I am leaning toward some of the no name brands - they are much cheaper and I have not figured out why I would pay a lot more for bascially the same thing.

Westinghouse 37 or 42 LCD
Syntax Olevia 37 or 42
Sceptre 37 LCD
Vizio 37 LCD

Consumer reports loves JVC, Sony and Sharp, but they are double or triple the price and I dont see enough improvment to justify that price difference. People on the http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=40 sites have provided some valuable input. I was just wondering about you and your experiences.
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pioneer 50 inch plasma
 
I have a 51 inch Hitachi rear projection. I love it. I've had it for just shy of two years.

I'm now in the market for a HD Model for the bedroom. I'm looking at either a Sony or a Samsung. I'm looking at the 32 inch LCD Model from both brands.
 
Olde Hornet said:
I must admit those Samsungs look real good. Consumer reports said the best prices will be in November.
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Yes Sir they do look good. I'm trying to hold out, but I may have to pull the trigger on that Samsung in September.
 
Olde Hornet said:
I am looking to purchase an HDTV this fall.

1. What brand do you have?

2. Are you happy?

3. Any known issues?


I am leaning toward some of the no name brands - they are much cheaper and I have not figured out why I would pay a lot more for bascially the same thing.

Westinghouse 37 or 42 LCD
Syntax Olevia 37 or 42
Sceptre 37 LCD
Vizio 37 LCD

Consumer reports loves JVC, Sony and Sharp, but they are double or triple the price and I dont see enough improvment to justify that price difference. People on the http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=40 sites have provided some valuable input. I was just wondering about you and your experiences.
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1. Polaroid-believe it or not
2. Kinda I have analog cable not digital so the picture looks better on the other traditional tv's in the house
3. Not really
Wall mart has a pretty good selection of Hdtv's. And you know their going to beat Best buy, circuit city as far as prices are concered. You should check them out.
 
Funny you should mention that - I was just in Walmart this morning. Their ILO HD TV got decent reviews in consumer reports. From what I have been reading, their extended warranties are cheaper than Best Buy, Circuit City etc..., and the contract is with the same company.
 
I have a 30 inch Toshiba. I am happy with the TV. I have an upconverting DVD player attached to it. The picture is clear, the max resolution is 1080i.
 
I have a 32" Flat Screen Phillips LCD HD hooked up to Samsung Home entertainment system. I am very pleased. The television takes care of the picture quality and the Entertainment system takes care of the audio.....

I have a directv HD receiver and dish......
 
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HDTV rules for sports - Tennis and Football so far, I am really looking forward to HOOPS season in HD.

INHD1, INHD2 and DHDTV also rule!
 
I was looking at a 37" Emerson at Walmart.... Only $897..... I will wait and see what goes on sale the weekend of Thanksgiving before I purchase.
 
I have learned a couple of things that will impact my next HD TV purchase for the family room.

1. 2 HDMI connections required
- one for cable
- one for HD-DVD / Blueray --- DVD player / recorder

2. 1080p


I also split my cable feed so I can do picture in picture, the secondary feed is basic cable, but provides a lot of options.
 
Olde Hornet said:
I have learned a couple of things that will impact my next HD TV purchase for the family room.

1. 2 HDMI connections required
- one for cable
- one for HD-DVD / Blueray --- DVD player / recorder

2. 1080p


I also split my cable feed so I can do picture in picture, the secondary feed is basic cable, but provides a lot of options.
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Those 1080p's are out of my price range.... I'll stick with the 720p...
 
LCD prices are supposed to drop 10 - 30 percent next year. I am not buying a 1080p soon, I will wait until next year sometime (more than likely Christmas holidays). I am not buying the HD-DVD / Blueray --- DVD player / recorder for about a year or two, the prices have to fall and I want to see which one wins dominate market share.
 
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