Help me a buy a Television.

[stickyfingers]

<p>With so many choices out there I am having trouble deciding which TV to get.&nbsp; Here are the requirements:<br /><br />1) 37+ inches no more than 52 I would say<br /><br />2) 2,500 dollars or less<br /><br />3) The thinner the better.&nbsp; In the interest of space.<br /><br />4)&nbsp; Wall mountable preferable.<br /><br />5)&nbsp; Can hook X-box/Playstation..etc. up to it easily.<br /><br />6)&nbsp; I would like the option of being able to hook my computer screen up to it (not necessary though and I have no idea how do this anyway) for when I play poker online.</p><p>So what are the good ones out there?&nbsp; I tried to refer to consumer reports online and they whanted me to pay for a membership.&nbsp; So I came to the next best thing, Ronfez.net.&nbsp; <br /><br />Katie and I are buying a house together and while she has many other concerns, this seems to be the subject at the forefront of my mind.<br /><br />Anyone love or hate the on they have...Point me in the right direction please.</p>

[FUNKMAN]

<p>Wish i could help Mike. All i could suggest is looking at a Consumer Reports...</p><p>Best Of Luck!</p>

[ADF]

<p>I would check out Costco.&nbsp; They have a lot of decent TV's and their return policy is excellent.&nbsp; You can pick up a 50&quot; no-name plasma for around $2k.&nbsp; If you wanna hook up your computer to it, you'll need a TV with DVI input.</p>

[PapaBear]

I don't know anything about new TV's but ADF is right. Costco's return policy can't be beat.

[DoubleJ]

Buying a new television is a daunting task these days. I bought one in the winter, and I had to do a ton of research before I finally made a reluctant decision. I bought a Samsung Widescreen LCD HDTV from Abt Electronics, and I am happy with it. I mostly looked at screen size, resolution, and number and types of inputs within my price range. The only thing I would suggest is to stay away from the online dealers that you have never heard of. They are not licensed dealers, and I had a problem with one of them. I decided to take a chance and order from one of them because it was so much cheaper. They charged my card immediately and did not ship when they promised. I got worried after several shipping delays and cancelled. You may have better luck, but I had a bad experience. Anyway, check out Abt's website even if you don't plan on buying from them. They are based near Chicago, but they have a wealth of information and a useful buying guide.

Abt buying guide
<a target='blank' href=http://www.abtelectronics.com/about/Buying_TV.php3>http://www.abtelectronics.com/about/Buying_TV.php3</a>

Abt "Guidester" - Let's you pick the desired specs and price range and returns results
<a target='blank' href=http://w3.guidester.com/tv.aspx?s=14916349>http://w3.guidester.com/tv.aspx?s=14916349</a>

Crutchfield probably has a similar system

Hope some of this helps. Good luck!

[tele7]

Hey <strong>DoubleJ</strong>....&nbsp; Where were you when I needed a Mountain Bike?&nbsp; Nice work.&nbsp; As for TV's, stay wawy from <em>Sorny</em> and <em>Magnetbox</em>.

[LordJezo]

<p><a href="http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=40" target="_self">Here is where you want to ask.</a></p><p>They are all crazy but they know their stuff.&nbsp;</p><a href="http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/forumdisplay.php?f=40" target="_self"></a>

[Justice4all]

<p>Jesus I got to help you buy a TV TOO???</p><p>When does it end Stickey??<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/tongue.gif" border="0" /></p><p>Next you will be asking me to dog sit for you! <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/laugh.gif" border="0" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Al joking aside, this is a perfect example of the difference between men and women.</p><p>She wants to get furniture and linen and sheets and dishes and things, you want to het the TV. (and cable I am assuming)</p><p>Am I right?</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by Justice4all on 9-26-06 @ 3:18 PM</span>

[ShelleBink]

I suck at giving advice on TV buying, I just wanted to say congrats on movin into a house w/ your chick :o)<br />

[spoon]

And I'd like to say &quot;I'm sorry&quot;.&nbsp; My condolences.&nbsp; <img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/surrender.gif" border="0" />&nbsp;<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/help.gif" border="0" />&nbsp;<img src="http://www.ronfez.net/messageboard/tiny_mce/plugins/emotions/images/flush.gif" border="0" />

[DJEvelEd]

<p>I have a 100 inch High Definition Picture and I'm an A/V tech so LISTEN UP!!!</p><p>My device will outlast ANY plasma screen.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>I spent under 1,800.00!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Every 3 years I have to open it up and change something!!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It has multiple inputs including 2 VGA, one S-Video, one rca video, one VGA through plus alot of other shit....look:</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><img height="600" src="http://www.argus.ru/news/XR-20.jpg" width="800" border="0" /></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>It's THIS:</p><p><img height="375" src="http://www.projectorcentral.com/images/sharp_xr-20x.jpg" width="574" border="0" /></p><p>Yeah that's right...a <font size="2"><strong>Sharp XR-20X DLP</strong></font> projector! It will outlast any LCD projector since the DLP&nbsp;technology is different from LCD. You change the bulb every three years and clean the filters and it will last 20 + years.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>100 inches of NFL BABY!!!!!!!!!! HIGH DEF TOO!!!!!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>You can make it smaller too but BE A MAN!!!</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p>

<span class=post_edited>This message was edited by DJEvelEd on 9-29-06 @ 12:20 PM</span>