urgent ..need info on large size TV

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urgent ..need info on large size TV
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We are very confused. So many technologies.

Would like a 50 to 56 inch TV or thereabouts.

We have a large room.

max budget around $1300.

There is DLP, Plasma and LCD etc ..

Which one is better and why ?

Walmart, Frys, Best Buy , Circuit City all offering different
products,
technologies etc.

We Don't care about brand and
not very particular on fanatastic picture quality.

Just want a good reliable TV that gives us best value for the money.

That can last 6 years or so.

Also any info on TV stands ? what to avoid ?


Pls advise.


Thanks
Linda

 

[Bob Myers]

urgent ..need info on large size TV
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We are very confused. So many technologies.

Would like a 50 to 56 inch TV or thereabouts.

We have a large room.

max budget around $1300.

If that budget figure is a firm limit, a rear-projection set
(DLP-based or otherwise) is probably your only option
at present. Plasma in the 50-55" range is coming down,
but I don't believe you'll quite find one for under $1300
at present. Prices for a 50", 1366 x 768 plasma TV look
to be at least $1500 now, and typically higher. So that one
concern may wind up defining "best" for you. LCDs remain
even pricier in this size range.

Bob M.

 

[John E.]

urgent ..need info on large size TV

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We are very confused. So many technologies.

You may want to consider risk of damage. I've come across many recent buyers
of large-screen TVs who are selling them because the screen is broken. This
is, basically, the entire value of the TV; for plasma and LCD models, it's
pretty close to the price of a new TV to get the screen replaced, if it's
even available.

A projection TV has a plastic screen onto which, as the name implies, the
image is projected. If broken, the screen isn't cheap, but it's a darn site
less expensive than either of the other models.

This advice applies to those who have kids or are "passionate" in their
viewing. If no kids, and you've a relaxed temperament (one ad I read said
that "a remote was thrown at the screen... don't ask"), feel free to pick any
of the options.

Good luck,

 

[John E.]

I believe there is a DLP that uses LEDs for the light source, which

should greatly cut down the operating cost (and also gets rid of the
color wheel, so will be more reliable and less noisy).

A good idea, about the noise issue. Linda, be sure to watch/listen in a store
environment that is quiet (if that's possible). I prefer to buy from a store
that has a good return return policy (*refund*, not just exchange policy), if
something that isn't noticeable in the showroom rears its ugly head at home
in my living room.

Good luck,