Re: TV for gaming

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: TV for gaming

Great price. Just moved into a much smaller place then what I had before, so a 42 wouldn't be so bad in the living room...and when I move out in a year it will go nicely in the bedroom once I upgrade.

Great price, but it's not gonna be the greatest of TVs. Will be fine if you are only looking to spend $430 though

Thanks for your opinions guys. Definitely more to think about. Really like this Panasonic Plasma too, was just worried about burn in with them.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&skuId=9788953

A very good TV! There is also - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&skuId=9887104
I think the one you linked is the G series which is their newest line. Might wanna just compare features see what you are getting.

Burn in isn't a problem. I left my TV on the Netflix screen for 3 hours, all you have to do it play video for a little bit or it has an anti-IR thing that makes a white bar go back and forth and it's gone. Ya, because of the technology it happens, but I will leave it on one channel for a sports game and it's not a problem.

Do you still want to go up to your $2,100? You could go with surround sound, and look into getting it professionally calibrated(I'd say from someone other then best buy)

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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I'd wait to see what GAMEC0CK2002 says, he knows his stuff.

Pretty much agreeing with what has already been posted. Always pays to hold off on the newest/most expensive tech--LED and 3DTV. They are only going to get better and cheaper. Definitely wouldn't touch 3DTV until they get some material released for it.

Plasma vs. LCD comes down to personal preference and if you have a lot of light (there are ways to control light--room darkening curtains, etc)

You'd really have to try and cause burn in. Like already mentioned, you'll get some image retention--but it goes away quickly.

I'm a plasma fan--cheaper, darker blacks, no motion blur, wider viewing angles.

My rule for buying a HDTV. Set your budget. Then get the biggest name brand tv within that budget.

Other things to consider: number of HDMI inputs, PC connection, USB connection.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

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I am not a fan of insignia brand, to me they are like buying a daewoo or element.

Agreed--For a TV, I'd pay the difference and go with a major brand (Sony, Samsung, Panasonic...and on a budget Vizio)

The Insignia blu ray players are a good value.

This is just me, but if I had $2,100 to spend I would buy a decent sized TV then get a good surround sound to go with it. That's 1/2 of the experience if you are a movie watcher. I think you would be happy with a $1,500 quality TV and a $600 surround sound give or take.

Yep. With $600, I'd avoid a HTIB and buy separate pieces. You can get a very capable AVR for $250-300. Then your priorities are center channel > left and right fronts > sub >>>>>> rears.

Some would argue that the sub has a bigger effect and thus more important than your left and rights.

[rock85]

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If you have the cash and i am assuming you do since you posted a link to that 46" samsung set. I have this set http://http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-V.../dp/B002JPEWOO and it is awesome i love it, great for games/movies deep blacks bright whites and for the money you cant beat it.http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-t...-33485116.html

[rspencer86]

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A very good TV! There is also - http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&skuId=9887104
I think the one you linked is the G series which is their newest line. Might wanna just compare features see what you are getting.

Damn, that seems like a good deal on a very solid TV. I'm still plugging along with my little 24" HD monitor I got for college, but I am ready for something a bit more beefier.

[randombrother]

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Thanks for your opinions guys. Definitely more to think about. Really like this Panasonic Plasma too, was just worried about burn in with them.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasoni...&skuId=9788953

I got one of these and I literally treat it like I want to. I play what I want, when I want, for as long as I want. Walk away with a static screen with no regards and have never had a problem with IR or Burn In. NEVER

http://www.pioneerelectronics.com/PUSA/Products/HomeEntertainment/PlasmaTVs+Monitors/EliteTVs/ci.PRO-151FD.Kuro

They are VERY hard to find new now but if you do I would look at getting one. Absolutely LOVE the picture and durability.