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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.

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[quote=firstdown;750766]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.[/quote]


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.

[url=http://reviews.cnet.com/4520-6463_7-5085739-4.html]CNET's quick guide to TV calibration - CNET Reviews[/url]

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[quote=firstdown;750671]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.[/quote]

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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[quote=Mattyk;755379]The basic advice of buying a HDTV hasn't changed.[/quote]
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.


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

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

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[quote=Mattyk;755430]Searching? No, it's right on the first page of the parking lot.[/quote]

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

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

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[quote=firstdown;755423]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.


[URL="http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/LN40C530F1FXZA-features"]40" 1080p LCD TV Series 5 | Samsung LN40C530 - LCD TVs[/URL][/quote]

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.

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[quote=Buster;755516]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.[/quote]
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".

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For fast moving things like sports, a higher Hz rating is recommended.

[url=http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv/120hz-240hz-60hz.html]60Hz vs. 120Hz vs. 240Hz vs. 480Hz - LCD Response Rate[/url]

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[quote=firstdown;755552]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".[/quote]


If you are from 480 to 720/1080 you will never notice the mhz thing

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The problem I have is in the 40" TV's when I go from 60HZ to 120HZ the size jumps about an inch making it too big. If its that important to have the 120 over the 60 I could go with the 37" TV. See right now we have a space issue but we are looking to move which could be in 3 months or 3 yrs. If I knew then size would not be the issue but if we are in our current home for over a year or so I really want the bigger TV.

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[quote=firstdown;755584]The problem I have is in the 40" TV's when I go from 60HZ to 120HZ the size jumps about an inch making it too big. If its that important to have the 120 over the 60 I could go with the 37" TV. See right now we have a space issue but we are looking to move which could be in 3 months or 3 yrs. If I knew then size would not be the issue but if we are in our current home for over a year or so I really want the bigger TV.[/quote]

That's why I was saying, take the 40" with 60hz over a smaller TV with higher hz. It will fit your furniture better, give you a bigger screen and maybe save you some money too.

As mredskins said, you probably won't see a difference. It's your first one, it will look amazing compared to your previous TV. :food-smil

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Samsung- best value for what you're getting in the LCD market. And go for the 120hz if you can spring it... you'll be having the set for a while and it definitely makes a difference in sports.

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[quote=Buster;755616]That's why I was saying, take the 40" with 60hz over a smaller TV with higher hz. It will fit your furniture better, give you a bigger screen and maybe save you some money too.

As mredskins said, you probably won't see a difference. It's your first one, it will look amazing compared to your previous TV. :food-smil[/quote]
I agree and the only time the MHZ comes into play for sports is when the ball is in the air otherwise everything looks fine.

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[quote=mredskins;755715]I agree and the only time the MHZ comes into play for sports is when the ball is in the air otherwise everything looks fine.[/quote]

I do like to watch golf so that could be an issue. I doubled checked my measurements yesterday and I have 38 1/2 inches to work with. That gives me no wiggle room at all but will fit.

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Ok so the Samsung with 120hz will fit where I need it to go so I'm going to go with this TV. I'm waiting to see the sail around black Friday before buying.

What do you guys think of this choice.

[URL="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=samsung+40+inch+hdtv&hl=en&cid=15777235409690370193&os=tech-specs"]Samsung - LN40C630 - 40" LCD TV - 1080p (FullHD)[/URL]

The Samsung LCD 630 HDTV is a smooth operator - 120Hz Clear Motion Rate technology allows you to see fast action with a smoothness that's clearly ahead of the competition. The AllShare feature even allows you to sync up your entire household, via a wired or wireless DLNA connection that lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote. And Samsung's Touch of Color design combines texture and color that will complement any decor.

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Dude you are seriously still looking for this TV? Sh-t or get off the pot!

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lol - seriously just buy one

Sammys are a good brand, you can't go wrong

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[quote=firstdown;758270]Ok so the Samsung with 120hz will fit where I need it to go so I'm going to go with this TV. I'm waiting to see the sail around black Friday before buying.

What do you guys think of this choice.

[URL="http://www.google.com/products/catalog?q=samsung+40+inch+hdtv&hl=en&cid=15777235409690370193&os=tech-specs"]Samsung - LN40C630 - 40" LCD TV - 1080p (FullHD)[/URL]

The Samsung LCD 630 HDTV is a smooth operator - 120Hz Clear Motion Rate technology allows you to see fast action with a smoothness that's clearly ahead of the competition. The AllShare feature even allows you to sync up your entire household, via a wired or wireless DLNA connection that lets you stream your PC audio and video files to your HDTV using your remote. And Samsung's Touch of Color design combines texture and color that will complement any decor.[/quote]


IF you buy one today at Sears and they mark it lower in the next 30 days they will cut you a rebate check. So you really have no reason to wait.

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[quote=Mattyk;750687]I'm a Panasonic guy myself, they make top notch plasmas.

But if you're going in the 37" range, don't be afraid to check out Vizio. [B] I have a 37" Vizio LCD in my bedroom and it's great. At that size you can get by with 720p too, no need to go full HD[/B].[/quote]

I recently got a Vizio 46" 1080p LED/LCD with 120hz, and it's fantastic. Got it with a Sony blu-ray player for under $1K at Costco. The TV has that ambient light sensor that adjusts the brightness of the picture based on how much light is in the room. Pretty cool. I would have liked a 240hz, but honestly sports and action movies look pretty awesome to me.

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[quote=mredskins;758271]Dude you are seriously still looking for this TV? Sh-t or get off the pot![/quote]

No I kind of got busy and forgot about the TV until my wife's new washer and dryer showed up Friday . So I did a little research yesterday and came up with the Samsung that would fit. The good news is that the washer and dryer have so many different controls and selections I can now tell my wife I don't know how to use them. For some reason they look like there is a bunch of new stuff on them to break.

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[quote=firstdown;758307]No I kind of got busy and forgot about the TV until my wife's new washer and dryer showed up Friday . So I did a little research yesterday and came up with the Samsung that would fit. The good news is that the washer and dryer have so many different controls and selections I can now tell my wife I don't know how to use them. For some reason they look like there is a bunch of new stuff on them to break.[/quote]


Oh yeah I saw your post about the dryer. What is up with that? Talk about a money making scam the dryer business has going.

When I got my new dryer I told them no thanks I will do it myself.

They are like $16 and I think Sears or who ever charges like $50 or $75 to put one on, total BS.

[url=http://www.lowes.com/pd_148708-66906-UTD100306_0__?productId=1018181&Ntt=dryer+cord&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Ddryer%2Bcord]Shop Utilitech 6' 10/3 SRDT, 3-Pole 3-Wire Dryer Cord at Lowes.com[/url]

Plus why doesn't GE or who ever just built it with one.

It is like buying a new car getting in it and noticing no windshield, "oh you want a windshield that be an extra $200."

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[quote=mredskins;758314]Oh yeah I saw your post about the dryer. What is up with that? Talk about a money making scam the dryer business has going.

When I got my new dryer I told them no thanks I will do it myself.

They are like $16 and I think Sears or who ever charges like $50 or $75 to put one on, total BS.

[URL="http://www.lowes.com/pd_148708-66906-UTD100306_0__?productId=1018181&Ntt=dryer+cord&pl=1&currentURL=%2Fpl__0__s%3FNtt%3Ddryer%2Bcord"]Shop Utilitech 6' 10/3 SRDT, 3-Pole 3-Wire Dryer Cord at Lowes.com[/URL]

Plus why doesn't GE or who ever just built it with one.

It is like buying a new car getting in it and noticing no windshield, "oh you want a windshield that be an extra $200."[/quote]

Sears charges $65 to install the washer and dryer and after me and a budy installed them we decided the $65 was a good deal. The resaon for the power cord is they come in different designs. The one you linked would not fit the dryer we got and I just took the one off the old dryer anways. Here is the washer the wife had to have.
[url=http://whirlpool.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=WASHERS&cat=115&prod=1846]Front Load Washer Washers WFW9550WL from Whirlpool Home Appliances[/url]

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[quote=firstdown;758381]Sears charges $65 to install the washer and dryer and after me and a budy installed them we decided the $65 was a good deal. The resaon for the power cord is they come in different designs. The one you linked would not fit the dryer we got and I just took the one off the old dryer anways. Here is the washer the wife had to have.
[URL="http://whirlpool.com/catalog/product.jsp?src=WASHERS&cat=115&prod=1846"]Front Load Washer Washers WFW9550WL from Whirlpool Home Appliances[/URL][/quote]


Wow fancy pants! I am bring my wash over.

Seriously though a lot of these options on these newer washer and dryers are just gimmicks. My one buddy has to GE washer/dryer combo that talk to each other, The washer tells the dryer how heavy/wet the clothes are and the dryer is suppose to come up the optimal dry time. My buddy said it has never once got it right, he just manually sets the dryer to permanent press 90 minutes but hey it looks fancy right!

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[quote=mredskins;758395]Wow fancy pants! I am bring my wash over.

Seriously though a lot of these options on these newer washer and dryers are just gimmicks. My one buddy has to GE washer/dryer combo that talk to each other, The washer tells the dryer how heavy/wet the clothes are and the dryer is suppose to come up the optimal dry time. My buddy said it has never once got it right, he just manually sets the dryer to permanent press 90 minutes but hey it looks fancy right![/quote]

To me its just more shit to break but the wife wanted a new set of front load washer and dryer. I thought the ones we had were working just fine but I did not argue because she does not ask for much and really wanted these.

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[quote=firstdown;759292]To me its just more shit to break but the wife wanted a new set of front load washer and dryer. I thought the ones we had were working just fine but I did not argue because she does not ask for much and really wanted these.[/quote]

When a wife actually ASKS for a household or kitchen appliance, GET IT! You can't get away with giving one as a gift any other time! :D


I'm shopping for a 37"ish LCD or plasma now...it is a tough decision. A lot of options. I think I'm narrowed down to Samsung and Vizio, but the Toshibas seem to have great reviews and reliability.

Go for the Samsung if you think it is your best choice. I have a 42" Sammy 1080p HDTV and it's been great for years.

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You guys could have warned me that I will also need to buy an HD Direct TV receiver and pay more for HD. LOL

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Guess we all figured that's common knowledge.

Another small piece of advice, get a HDMI cable to hook things up from your box to the TV. It's the best quality cable you can use, otherwise you're not getting everything you can out of your TV.

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[quote=Mattyk;762866]Guess we all figured that's common knowledge.

Another small piece of advice, get a HDMI cable to hook things up from your box to the TV. It's the best quality cable you can use, otherwise you're not getting everything you can out of your TV.[/quote]

Thanks for the info. I just figured that when direct TV said they have so many HD ch. I had them when I hooked up the TV. Now they want $100 for a box and I got ticked and told the guy to go F%#$ them self. I have had their service for 10 years and they can't cough up an HD box. If I was a new customer they would give me the boxs and a few free movy ch.

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Different signal, need different equipment. Try looking on eBay.

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[quote=mredskins;750665]Matty you forgot the best one!!!!!


[url=http://lmgtfy.com/?q=why+is+firstdown+a+lazy+assshole%2C+just+joking!+]Let me google that for you[/url]

Click on it! Funny![/quote]

Always play the information overload card or you'll be getting these responses all day :D

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[quote=Mattyk;762866][B]Guess we all figured that's common knowledge. [/B]

Another small piece of advice, get a HDMI cable to hook things up from your box to the TV. It's the best quality cable you can use, otherwise you're not getting everything you can out of your TV.[/quote]

LOL. Seriously. Welcome to 2002... I mean, um, almost 2011...

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[quote=Mattyk;762866]Guess we all figured that's common knowledge.

[B]Another small piece of advice, get a HDMI cable to hook things up from your box to the TV. It's the best quality cable you can use, otherwise you're not getting everything you can out of your TV.[/B][/quote]


Actually I challenge you if HDMI gives you the best signal most high end audio/video places use component cables. HDMI gives you the best picture with the easiest hookup but I believe for the best picture you still should run component cables (high end ones).

[url=http://ezinearticles.com/?HDMI-or-Component:-Which-is-Best?&id=27909]HDMI or Component: Which is Best?[/url]

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From what I understand while there's not always a huge difference, component can't handle 1080p so you would definitely want HDMI for blu-ray, plus the ease of having one cable is nice.

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[quote=firstdown;763492]Thanks for the info. I just figured that when direct TV said they have so many HD ch. I had them when I hooked up the TV. Now they want $100 for a box and I got ticked and told the guy to go F%#$ them self. I have had their service for 10 years and they can't cough up an HD box. If I was a new customer they would give me the boxs and a few free movy ch.[/quote]


Is there competition in your area? I would tell them do this now or I will take my business to a Cable company. There's no fcking reason you should pay $100 up front for the box.

Oh and don't over pay for an HDMI cable. They are dirt cheap and no more than 15 bucks.

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[quote=Mattyk;763609]From what I understand while there's not always a huge difference, component can't handle 1080p so you would definitely want HDMI for blu-ray, plus the ease of having one cable is nice.[/quote]


true enough.

1st try hooking up some rabbit ears to it I bet you pick up at least all your local channels in HD, I am being serious. My locals look better over rabbit ears then through Comcast.

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[quote=saden1;763633]Is there competition in your area? I would tell them do this now or I will take my business to a Cable company. There's no fcking reason you should pay $100 up front for the box.

Oh and don't over pay for an HDMI cable. They are dirt cheap and no more than 15 bucks.[/quote]

I'd love to tell Direct TV To stick it but they are the only one who have the NFL network. Other then that I'd drop them. I'v look on Ebay like others have sugested but they go for $70 and up when the bidding is done. I'd be better off getting a new one from DTV.

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[quote=saden1;763633]Is there competition in your area? I would tell them do this now or I will take my business to a Cable company. There's no fcking reason you should pay $100 up front for the box.

Oh and don't over pay for an HDMI cable. They are dirt cheap and no more than 15 bucks.[/quote]

Only problem is cable blows vs DirecTV when it comes to their HD offering, both in number of HD channels and picture quality.

He probably could have sweet talked them into a free upgrade or a few months worth of free movie channels, but telling them to F off probably isn't the best route.