HDTV's anyone?

[kevipapo1]

So here's something new. I was at my friend Michael's house. He does a lot of plane simulation stuff, so he got himself a Vizio 42" HDTV for $400 (it was a sale). Now the same model is, what, $600? I checked, but whatever. Something around there.
Now, seeing as he got his for $400, I thought "gee, that's cheap for such an awesome looking display! Might as well get one for myself!"

I'm not looking for a "BEST OF THE BEST #1 HDTV OUT THERE WITH ALL THE FANCY SHIT" TV. I'm looking for a TV with a big display, 40" or more, and a nice amount of inputs. HDMI is a necessary one for sure!
And also, can someone fill me in on the plasma vs. LCD vs. LED LCD thing? Which one is cheaper? Which one is better? Pros and cons of each, that whole shabang.

Hopefully with enough Christmas money and other funds, I'll be able to buy a nice HDTV!

[rokrboy]

A 42 inch hannspree is being blown out on newegg really cheap.
Also, during black friday there were numerous deals on TV's that were 40-42 inches for ~300-400 bucks.
On the plasma vs lcd thing. I believe the plasma will have significantly better motion technology as well as possibly a better picture depending on the lighting. However, LCD's will have a longer lifespan and work better in darker light, if I remember correctly. They also are not quite as good with motion across the screen. Either way, I've only seen motion smearing occur when watching tv, not when playing games or using the tv as a monitor. I knew a lot of this about a year ago, the little I know is from memory and I don't know if its 100% correct. I think LED is going to tend to be the best of both worlds, but its pretty expensive last time I checked.

[kevipapo1]

MOTHERFUCK THAT'S CHEAP!!! I might be sold...

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889237019 (out of the box is $354)

[brarei200]

Look around locally, there cheaper than online most of the time.


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