What's the best bang for the buck TV?

[Sebae again]

I say Toshiba or Sharp LCD. As with any brand , make sure you check the model # there is a noticible difference in picture quality. Be weary of contrast ratio stats between companies, compare them by eye as one TV tech told me.

[bassman]

If you have the room projectors are awesome and not nearly as expensive, they can be of course but they don't have to be.

I just purchased a brand new InFocus IN72 for under $800.00
You don't even NEED a screen right away if you have a light colored wall.

The screens can be made or purchased. Of course they are the same as anything, you can spend a ton of cake or get something just fine. I think my screen was $300.00 and it works great.

The nice thing about projectors is that they have huge pictures, they're compact, portable, and can be totally hidden. Also if you ever have the need you can project a huge picture. I plan to do this in the summer. I am going to host a UFC party in my back yard and project the fights onto the side of my shop.

As for the picture quality, it's great! I don't have HD yet but the unit is ready when I do. There are probably better pictures available for a LOT more money but I am not complaining one bit. It looks awesome!
To get a 72" HD picture for under $2000.00 you just can't go wrong.

You have to keep a couple things in mind though. The the bulbs have to be replaced every year or so ($200-$400), you will need a cable box in order to watch TV and a stereo system for sound.

[skylord]

Your welcome to come over and watch the next Canucks game on my plazma in High Def.

Scott

[Der_Iron_Chef]

I'm not sure ANY screen will make your Canucks look good....but good luck trying Mwaa ha ha.

[DanG]

Costco has a 42" LCD that does 1080P instore for $1099 or $1249 if you buy it online.

http://www.costco.ca/Browse/Product.aspx?Prodid=10299836&whse=BCCA&Ne=5000001+ 4000000&eCat=BCCA|79&N=4008766%204294965637&Mo=1&N o=0&Nr=P_CatalogName:BCCA&Ns=P_Price|1||P_SignDesc 1&lang=en-CA&Sp=C&topnav=

[mark]

After lots of research and looking got a Samsung LCD and quite pleased but Costco that DanG mentioned (Viewsonic 42" 1080P, $1099) is a deal mostly because of Costco return policy.

Got a couple of buddies and my brother are big Costco swappers. Last guy traded his year old 37" 1080i for the 42" 1080P for even money.

[Tom R]

I like my Samsung 50" LCD DLP Costco currently has great pricing on these. You have to shop around, at the time I bought mine the Brick beat Costco's pricing by $150 and also included a Samsung Progressive Scan Up Loading DVD. The Brick also had the best pricing on the stand, same stand was $250 more than the Brick at FS BB and London Drug. London Drug has a very good , well priced Audio Video dept. Keep in mind that you will need a HD hookup to get the full HD picture quality. At todays pricing if you are going to spend $2000 or more ensure the TV will handle HD 1080P.

Tom R

[vazgor]

last boxing day i got a hitachie lcd-dpl projetion 50 inc and a suround sound system for 2400 and it even makes the Oilers look good man and my kid even fights over the tv times with grandma for her cartoons guess watching dora on a 27 just dont cut it anymore so there is my 2 cents

[Slipstream]

Originally Posted by Der_Iron_Chef

I'm not sure ANY screen will make your Canucks look good....but good luck trying Mwaa ha ha.

OH THATS COLD.. OK.. WE OFFICIALLY DONT LIKE YOU ANYMORE. Too bad about them being first in the division than i guess.

[atcguy]

if you have a condo or small place then yes lcd and plasmas are the way to go. Sony makes the best Tvs out there right now and dont even sell plasmas anymore . LCD is where its at. Plasma are heavy , lcd light. bravia xbr engine the way to go for lcd. I have a buddy that does the prfessional calibration that would retail for aroun 400 bucks. this goes into the factory menu and sets the TV up the way its meant to be seen. Out of the box TVS blue and brightness levels are off the charts to make it look brighter and sharper than other tvs when they are dispayed with many other tvs. He said easily the best tv out there that got him the best Picture is the Sony SXRD rear projection LCD tv. you could get a 60 for aroun 3500-4500 I believe. if you have the room go this route.!!!!