TV Recommendations?

smstonypoint · Nov 1, 2011

I am in the market for a TV for my farmhouse.

I would like to have at least a 32" screen and I would like to keep the purchase price under $400. We have DirecTV at the farm if that matters.

Any recommendations for particular brands/models that I should choose or avoid?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Steve

dmccarty · Nov 1, 2011

I don't think the TV's come in that small of a size, but the best bang for the buck on a large screen is the Mitsubishi DLP TVs. They have a lamp that will burn out after years of service and they are not flat panels you can hang on the wall. But they are well priced for the size. We waited for the Christmas sales and got a 65 inch screen for $800. At this time last year the same TV was $1,100-1,200 for good prices if you shopped around.

We bought the TV from Dell of all places.

I THINK their smaller size is 60 inches but you would have to check.

If you can wait a few more weeks you can get some better prices on the TV.

Later,
Dan

Car Doc · Nov 1, 2011

I have several large Samsung's all HD 1080p 60hz lcd and all are absolutely crystal clear and sharp black edges just stunning clarity.

The newer 120hz lcd are supposed to be better and the more expensive led's are also supposed to be but my eyes cant tell the difference just stand back at the store across the room and see which tv stands out I bet money it will be a Samsung! :thumbsup:

George2615 · Nov 1, 2011

I've had good luck with Sanyo TV's.
Had a Sanyo 27" in the Living room that I've had for over 8 years with no problems. So last year I bought a Sanyo 42" LCD HD flatscreen to replace it and moved the 27" to the Bedroom. Bought both of the at Walmart. When I was buying they had several brands on display all playing the same show. I liked the picture color and quality each time I purchased. The Walmart site has several 32" tv's in your price range.

schoolsout · Nov 1, 2011

I bought a Dynex (Best Buy's house brand) 32" for $279 about a year or so ago. I like it, especially for the price. I have recently noticed other major brands selling for about the same price. If you go with an LCD display, the speakers will suck so you may want to consider another sound source. I have the Vizio Soundbar with wireless sub and love it...the remote sucks, though...whatever you do, don't drop it or you will be replacing it.

KennyG · Nov 1, 2011

These days most of the flat screens are "acceptable". However, based on my experience, I would recommend a Samsung. All their models are good quality and the price is competitive. I also think they have about the best quality when upscaling from a standard definition signal to high definition. I've seen a lot of TVs that lose the quality, but I have to look twice sometimes to tell that it's an SD signal on my 52" Samsung.

Also, I think a 42" should be the minimum to consider for most locations. You can sit closer (in relative terms) to an HD TV than an old SD TV. Today you should only consider LCD and LEDs. The plasma sets run hot and ususally don't scale SD signals well. DLP is beautiful but you have to be centered - the picture fades as you move to an angle.

Basis: I have a 10 year old 43" DLP Samsung that is still a great picture, a 52" 120Hz Samsung LCD and a Panasonic projector (120" diagnonal screen). The projector is breathtaking with HD signals but almost unwatchable with SD signals.

wny770 · Nov 1, 2011

Vizio. Awesome product.

hr3 · Nov 1, 2011

wny770 said:
Vizio. Awesome product.

Me too I love mine,,but the Plasma tv is very hot,,I'd go with an LED tv..

jwnge · Nov 1, 2011

We have a Samsung led and a Panasonic plasma, both have excellent pics and the new plasmas don't run as hot as the older ones and usually are cheaper than led. Check out tiger direct.com , good prices, free shipping and usually no tax.

grsthegreat · Nov 1, 2011

dmccarty said:
I don't think the TV's come in that small of a size, but the best bang for the buck on a large screen is the Mitsubishi DLP TVs. They have a lamp that will burn out after years of service and they are not flat panels you can hang on the wall. But they are well priced for the size. We waited for the Christmas sales and got a 65 inch screen for $800. At this time last year the same TV was $1,100-1,200 for good prices if you shopped around.

We bought the TV from Dell of all places.

I THINK their smaller size is 60 inches but you would have to check.

If you can wait a few more weeks you can get some better prices on the TV.

Later,
Dan

Sure they do. Best buy just advertised a Sylvania 32" 1080 dpi HD tv for $329.00 today. If i didnt hate best buy so much, i might get one for my shop today hehe.

Im holding out for a Sony Bravia for the shop though. I have one in the theater room, and it has an amazing picture.....just truly amazing.