Buying My First HD TV & Need Help

Thanks for all the feed back it confirms some of the stuff I some what knew. I've been busy at work and while I did not resond back right away all the info was very help full. I might wait a month and see if prices drop even more. As for budget I'm thinking around $600 to $800.

Thanks for all the feed back it confirms some of the stuff I some what knew. I've been busy at work and while I did not resond back right away all the info was very help full. I might wait a month and see if prices drop even more. As for budget I'm thinking around $600 to $800.


In the price range yo ucan get a real nice 42 inch plasma.


There are folks out there that will come to your house calibrate your TV to get the best picture. Kind of crazy.

CNET's quick guide to TV calibration - CNET Reviews (http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-5085739-4.html)

Matty I'm surprised you of all people should know that electronics are usually out dated pretty quick and the most resent link you gave was over a year old. The other ones are from 2007.

The basic advice of buying a HDTV hasn't changed.

I just bought a Panasonic 46" plasma for $800 on Amazon a few months ago, I'm extremely happy with it. I'm no tv expert or anything, but I've been told by a lot of people that its best to stick with well known brands for TVs. I would check out Amazon, they have some fantastic deals

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The basic advice of buying a HDTV hasn't changed.
Matty you doing some serching to pull up this thread.

I have been looking and I have found a few 40 inch Hd TV's I can fit into the Entertainment Armoire we have. Its a Samsung 40" 1080p 60hz. My question is 60hz enough? Here is a link to the TV.


40" 1080p LCD TV Series 5 | Samsung LN40C530 - LCD TVs (http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN40C530F1FXZA-features)

Searching? No, it's right on the first page of the parking lot.

Searching? No, it's right on the first page of the parking lot.

You seem to know about TV's do you know the answer I asked above? Thanks

Samsung is a good brand but I would go for a 120 hz set.

Matty you doing some serching to pull up this thread.

I have been looking and I have found a few 40 inch Hd TV's I can fit into the Entertainment Armoire we have. Its a Samsung 40" 1080p 60hz. My question is 60hz enough? Here is a link to the TV.


40" 1080p LCD TV Series 5 | Samsung LN40C530 - LCD TVs (http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN40C530F1FXZA-features)

60hz is sufficient for TV and movies. It might be a little less than you need for the newest and most graphic-intensive games, but you'll be happy with it. The one you picked has a ton of inputs and Samsung speakers usually sound great. If you're trying to fit an storage unit nicely and this one lets you get the biggest TV it can fit, go for it. Most people don't notice the differences in refresh rates. As long as you don't invite Matty over, no one will say anything about it other than "nice TV". :cheeky-sm

Samsung is my favorite brand. I have a 42" Sammy and it was the best-looking picture in the store. A few years old and still looks awesome.

I've noticed Samsungs are usually the brightest and clearest displays in the stores. They're one of the best, if not THE best.

60hz is sufficient for TV and movies. It might be a little less than you need for the newest and most graphic-intensive games, but you'll be happy with it. The one you picked has a ton of inputs and Samsung speakers usually sound great. If you're trying to fit an storage unit nicely and this one lets you get the biggest TV it can fit, go for it. Most people don't notice the differences in refresh rates. As long as you don't invite Matty over, no one will say anything about it other than "nice TV". :cheeky-sm

Samsung is my favorite brand. I have a 42" Sammy and it was the best-looking picture in the store. A few years old and still looks awesome.

I've noticed Samsungs are usually the brightest and clearest displays in the stores. They're one of the best, if not THE best.
Funny I was at WalMart and just happen to stop by the TV's to see what they had when a lady in that dept. asked if I needed any help. To my surprise she seem to know her stuff about the TV's and said this TV had high ratings. She said if I watched sports I might want a higher HZ but said nothing about playing games. I don't play video games so would 60HZ be fine for sports or should I look for 120Hz? I do have space issues and I have only found a few 40" TV's that will fit in a space un 38".