Time To Get A New TV... Advice Please.

[SamIchi]

The TV in our living room broke... or just doesn't have the picture show up. It's a direct view one, I think 32".

My parents want me to look into a new one. I guess we're looking for a little bigger than 32" Probably no bigger than 42". I don't know anything about HDTV and what-not, but I guess they would want the latest technology. I don't think price is a big deal but the best value would be what we're looking for. Probably a flat panel. My mom wants better quality, so I guess Plasma.

What do you guys suggest? Any input would be nice. Give reccomendations of brands and types. Thanks Guys!

 

[skinnylegs]

I prefer LCD over Plasma and I've been really happy with Samsung so I would recommend the 46" Samsung LCD. It's been on sale at Best Buy for around $2,000.

http://www.samsung.com/Products/TV/LCDTV/LNS4695DXXAA.asp

 

[adk]

from what I've heard there is really no difference in quality or useable life between LCD and Plasmas these days. That said, if quality is more important than price I would suggest a nice 42" set with more than one HDMI input. 1080p or 720p is up to you, but I'm pretty sure the 1080p models have dropped to around 2k.

 

[MultiM]

I bought a 42" panasonic plasma at XMas and it is AMAZING! I've always liked panasonic. Never had an issue with them. I had to buy the HD digital cable box though so I could watch HD. Look out for added expenses that can really add up.

 

[zap2]

I'd go LCD, with 720p and 1080i...if you can find support for 1080p great, but not much supports them. Maybe if you have a XBox 360/PS3 a lot, or HD-DVD/Blue-Ray gaming 1080p would be worth it

 

[Teh Don Ditty]

If you're in a brightly lit room go with an LCD. I have 3 LCDs (1 55" Rear Projection LCD in the living room, & 2 (26" and 20") Flat Panels in bedrooms) and they are fantastic. HD is the only way to go now a days, so if you can try to get 1080p (they are a little more expensive, and there is a lack of 1080p programming) if not 720p/1080i is also good.

EDIT: Living room TV is a Sony, My bedroom TV is a Sony Bravia and my parents is a Philips

 

[SamIchi]

For anyone that cares, I think I'm going with this one.

http://www.plasmabay.com/plasma/product.asp_X_Sku_Y_LNS4095D_Z_ptype_Y_bgty3ddfd

Overall a LCD with a great price.