What TV To Get???

[spicka]

Ok everyone, im buying a new TV in the next few days/weeks and i dont know what to get. So im looking for suggestions!

I want..
-HDTV with at least 720p but i would like 1080i
-Around 30 inches
-LCD not Plasma
-$400-$500
-HDMI input
-Reliable Brand
-16:9 widescreen

Thanks For ANY Help!!!

 

[paintba||er]

Thats going to be hard to find for $400-$500. Here is one I've been looking at but It is $650.

 

[spicka]

I know it will be hard... i just dont have any more money.....

 

[paintba||er]

Well does it have to be LCD?

 

[spicka]

Well i think i would like a smaller (20 inch range) LCD tv to a big bulky tv

 

[paintba||er]

I would recommend saving up some more money and getting a good TV. You aren't going to get much for $500.

 

[spicka]

Well i have seen some decent ones on newegg.com in my price range but they are brands i dont know or dont have experience with

 

[Jorge]

You will not find a reliable brand LCD for that price. As for resolution, most 720p televisions support up to 1080i. Although HD broadcasts are in 720p.

I just bought a 30" Samsung SlimFit HD tube. I love it. To get an LCD same size with a picture quality as good I would of had to pay $1000+. Shelf price is about $650. I got it for much less because I work there.

 

[spicka]

well look at this one

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889022020

overall it has gotten good reviews, what do you guys think?

 

[spicka]

BUMP- I was also wondering which would be best out f these three

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produ...4019+138901997+1389027309+1288917878&name=Yes

 

[blankconnection]

thats a hard price range to crack, whats better then an HD Tv is an HD 1080i projector you can make the screen like huge, and if you look around you can find some for like $150 at the least $500 most.

 

[Sovieto]

most 720p tvs nowadays support 1080i (but 1080i and 720p are so similar its not tagged as: 1080i!!)
what are you planning on using it for?
and you probably wont get that realible of a brand for your price range
but i suggest this tv nonetheless, i got the smaller version of it, and its a good price for what you get
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5031323

 

[Jorge]

Olevia, Westinghouse, Vizio, and Insignia are TV's that are going to be inexpensive but they all have a low contrast ratio. Which is going to give you a more washed out image and will restrict your viewing angle. You will need to pick cheap or quality. You won't find both.

 

[Scuba Steve]

Get the 32" Sceptre LCD from Costco or Microcenter for $499. It's not a name brand, but I just got the 42" for $999 and haven't had any problems.

http://www.costco.com/Browse/ProductSet.aspx?whse=&topnav=&prodid=11212734&ec=BC-EC877-CatHome&pos=9

http://www.microcenter.com/single_product_results.phtml?product_id=0254620

 

[spicka]

most 720p tvs nowadays support 1080i (but 1080i and 720p are so similar its not tagged as: 1080i!!)
what are you planning on using it for?
and you probably wont get that realible of a brand for your price range
but i suggest this tv nonetheless, i got the smaller version of it, and its a good price for what you get
http://www.walmart.com/catalog/product.do?product_id=5031323

I will use it for wii/ps3, and cable (HD)

I think im just going to have to save up and wait a little while