LCD TV guys, question
Joined: Jan 2004
Posts: 6,692
Likes: 0
From: Bethlehem PA
I would love to have someone explain to me the difference between two identical tv's with the same features with about a $1,000 difference in price
and also made by different manufactors.
I dont see the point in spending say 2500- 3000 on a tv that has the same features and options as your 1500 dollar t.v.
All your paying is for the name and to tell you the truth those big name companies are headaches when you need service on the TV.
At this point every manufactor and their mother are producing good quality LCD's. Also, the advancements in technology are being applied with these no name brand tv's and last just as long as the top of the shelf one, and you save some money.
Sony, & Samsung warranty sucks......from the experience my co-worker is going through.
and also made by different manufactors.
I dont see the point in spending say 2500- 3000 on a tv that has the same features and options as your 1500 dollar t.v.
All your paying is for the name and to tell you the truth those big name companies are headaches when you need service on the TV.
At this point every manufactor and their mother are producing good quality LCD's. Also, the advancements in technology are being applied with these no name brand tv's and last just as long as the top of the shelf one, and you save some money.
Sony, & Samsung warranty sucks......from the experience my co-worker is going through.
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 8,320
Likes: 0
From: Mesa, AZ
I would love to have someone explain to me the difference between two identical tv's with the same features with about a $1,000 difference in price
and also made by different manufactors.
I dont see the point in spending say 2500- 3000 on a tv that has the same features and options as your 1500 dollar t.v.
All your paying is for the name and to tell you the truth those big name companies are headaches when you need service on the TV.
At this point every manufactor and their mother are producing good quality LCD's. Also, the advancements in technology are being applied with these no name brand tv's and last just as long as the top of the shelf one, and you save some money.
Sony, & Samsung warranty sucks......from the experience my co-worker is going through.
and also made by different manufactors.
I dont see the point in spending say 2500- 3000 on a tv that has the same features and options as your 1500 dollar t.v.
All your paying is for the name and to tell you the truth those big name companies are headaches when you need service on the TV.
At this point every manufactor and their mother are producing good quality LCD's. Also, the advancements in technology are being applied with these no name brand tv's and last just as long as the top of the shelf one, and you save some money.
Sony, & Samsung warranty sucks......from the experience my co-worker is going through.
and with all the advancments in technology, thats why I'm holding off just a little bit longer to get a TV. The quality will be better, and the price should be cheaper.
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 44,908
Likes: 0
From: Location Location
i dig... i was just surprised at how much of a price difference it was... Was planing on getting a LCD myself but after checking it out i am leaning toward LCD projection for way cheaper! The size doesnt really cause me a problem i mean it's only 45CM deep.
I just wonder about the image quality (specially black i hate when it appaers to be grey) and the viewing angle problem Rick was talking about. i should go check it out...
I just wonder about the image quality (specially black i hate when it appaers to be grey) and the viewing angle problem Rick was talking about. i should go check it out...
since it's my hard earned money i'm spending
__________________
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
Originally Posted by WiLL
...I really wanna get out and shoot people.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 30,331
Likes: 0
From: Montréal, Canada
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 44,908
Likes: 0
From: Location Location
I would love to have someone explain to me the difference between two identical tv's with the same features with about a $1,000 difference in price
and also made by different manufactors.
I dont see the point in spending say 2500- 3000 on a tv that has the same features and options as your 1500 dollar t.v.
All your paying is for the name and to tell you the truth those big name companies are headaches when you need service on the TV.
At this point every manufactor and their mother are producing good quality LCD's. Also, the advancements in technology are being applied with these no name brand tv's and last just as long as the top of the shelf one, and you save some money.
Sony, & Samsung warranty sucks......from the experience my co-worker is going through.
and also made by different manufactors.
I dont see the point in spending say 2500- 3000 on a tv that has the same features and options as your 1500 dollar t.v.
All your paying is for the name and to tell you the truth those big name companies are headaches when you need service on the TV.
At this point every manufactor and their mother are producing good quality LCD's. Also, the advancements in technology are being applied with these no name brand tv's and last just as long as the top of the shelf one, and you save some money.
Sony, & Samsung warranty sucks......from the experience my co-worker is going through.
Check the contrast ratio on the two. Huge difference.
Vizio is $1700, XBR2. $3300.
Add $100 for the signal converter so bring the Vizio up to $2700.
Now what about the contrast ratio? That's worth probably at least $3-500 bucks.
It's all a matter of opinion and IMO if you have the money the Sony is a better buy. Sony has the features that other manufacturer do not have and it's worth the premium IMO.
__________________
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
Originally Posted by WiLL
...I really wanna get out and shoot people.
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 44,908
Likes: 0
From: Location Location
If you have a relatively dark room then you probably wont complain. I've noticed that most retail places will put the LCD or DLP projector tvs in an enclosed room and keep the room darker than the rest of the store.
__________________
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
Originally Posted by WiLL
...I really wanna get out and shoot people.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 30,331
Likes: 0
From: Montréal, Canada
do you have a lot of natural light coming into the room? if so, you might not like it too much. even the top of the line 60" Sony have okay picture at best if there are natural light coming either directly behind you (so light coming in facing the tv) or from the side of the screen.
If you have a relatively dark room then you probably wont complain. I've noticed that most retail places will put the LCD or DLP projector tvs in an enclosed room and keep the room darker than the rest of the store.
If you have a relatively dark room then you probably wont complain. I've noticed that most retail places will put the LCD or DLP projector tvs in an enclosed room and keep the room darker than the rest of the store.
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 44,908
Likes: 0
From: Location Location
well don't take my word for it, go check it out. what i feel are problems might only turn out to be a minor compromise for you.
__________________
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
'00 Dakar Bus CRS Edition
LCD Squad #0001
Originally Posted by WiLL
...I really wanna get out and shoot people.
Senior Member
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 30,331
Likes: 0
From: Montréal, Canada
yeah i'll check it out.. but god damn is it ever hard to just buy a freaking TV. Too damn complicated these days seriously, LCD, plasma, prejection. it's Maddening!