Smoke Room TV help

[jaycarla]

So I am going to get a tv for the indoor smoke room. Looking to spend less than $1000 ($999 is ok). I will be sitting about 8 ft from it.

Will have HD and the PS3 hooked to it.

My first venture into the world of Plasma/LCD/LED.

Anyone have any tips, suggestions, or advice is appreciated.

So far from my light recon work, the Panasonic 50" Plasma is the leader.

[BORIStheBLADE]

If its going in a room that doesn't get a lot of ambient light I would go for a Plasma.

[chippewastud79]

At 8 ft. 50 inches will be huge. We have a 42" in the bed room on the wall and its 10 feet from the end of the bed and it is plenty big. I know bigger it better but save a little and go a little smaller. Personally, I am a big fan of Samsung and they usually get you the most for the money. :2

Not sure where you are in relationship to large electronics dealers, but remember to price compare and haggle with the sales people. The sticker price is negotiable, and most stores including Best Buy will come down on their price to keep your business if they think you can get it somewhere else for cheaper. :tu

[smokeyandthebandit05]

I have a 46" Samsung LCD TV that I use as my computer monitor. Ive always heard Samsung is the leader followed by sharp and sony.

http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i244/smokeyandthebandit05/Picture020.jpg

If you do sit really close I would suggest adjusting the brightness and such :tu

Also I would check out the new LED Samsungs that are like an inch thick

[kelmac07]

I would suggest LDC over a plasma...longer life and ability to pause without burning images. VIZIO makes a great product.

[dunng]

LCD! 32-42inch would be great (I was getting motion sickness 10ft away from my 40inch)! :pu

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[Don Fernando]

I had the same issues as you just a few months ago and my collegue, who always worked as a sales rep for the display department of Pioneer told me to go for Plasma as Plasma is better then LCD, and she told me to go for Panasonic as they produce the best plasma's available.

[kelmac07]

I had the same issues as you just a few months ago and my collegue, who always worked as a sales rep for the display department of Pioneer told me to go for Plasma as Plasma is better then LCD, and she told me to go for Panasonic as they produce the best plasma's available.

Panansonic??? Are you serious Ferdie??

[Don Fernando]

She was, I took her advice and don't regret it. 42 inch of plasma pleasure.

[HK3-]

I agree with some of the others on going for a 46 or even a 42.. take the money saved and get decent cables and a nice surge protector. :2

[kelmac07]

She was, I took her advice and don't regret it. 42 inch of plasma pleasure.

I had a Panasonic Plasma and a Phillips ambi-light plasma...both TVs died within 16 months of purchase. Thank god for the extended warranty I purchased. I was able to purchase a Vizio 55' LCD with the warranty money. I have had my two Vizios for almost two years + and no issue what so ever. Just my :2

[AD720]

The 42 inch Panasonic Plasma is one of the best deals out there right now.

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9219213&st=pansonic+plasma&lp=8&type=product&cp=1&id=1218061795104

$600 for a name brand 42 inch Plasma is going to be tough to beat.

Burn-in on Plasma is pretty much eliminated with the newer models BTW.

[taltos]

At 8 feet I would go with something between 32 and 40 inches. We have had great luck with Toshiba LCDs.

[dunng]

Here's an option... http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/25026

[kelmac07]

Burn-in on Plasma is pretty much eliminated with the newer models BTW.

Thanks Andrew...learn something new every day!! :tu

[dogface_313]

I have a 46" Samsung, sit 8' from it. I have never had any compaints about it. Picture is unreal!

[BORIStheBLADE]

I sit about 8' away from my 48" and probably wouldn't go smaller.

With 16:9 movies bigger is better..:D

[BeerAdvocate]

I have a 46" Samsung, sit 8' from it. I have never had any compaints about it. Picture is unreal!


Same here, I love it!!!

[Labman]

You know what would be sweet for a smoke room TV? A Zenith floor model...it'd give your smoking room a nice antiquey look. I wonder if you could get a LCD or plasma installed inside a Zenith case? Hmmmmmm. :hm

[BeerAdvocate]

You know what would be sweet for a smoke room TV? A Zenith floor model...it'd give your smoking room a nice antiquey look. I wonder if you could get a LCD or plasma installed inside a Zenith case? Hmmmmmm. :hm

My parents had one of those up until just 5years ago!

[dunng]

You know what would be sweet for a smoke room TV? A Zenith floor model...it'd give your smoking room a nice antiquey look. I wonder if you could get a LCD or plasma installed inside a Zenith case? Hmmmmmm. :hm

Sadly, my neighbors did that... :r

[Kreth]

You know what would be sweet for a smoke room TV? A Zenith floor model...
I have one of these (15+ yrs old), and it WON'T DIE! And of course, my wife says, "We don't need a new TV. The one we have works fine." :r
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[T.G]

I had the same issues as you just a few months ago and my collegue, who always worked as a sales rep for the display department of Pioneer told me to go for Plasma as Plasma is better then LCD, and she told me to go for Panasonic as they produce the best plasma's available.

They produce the only Plasmas now.

Every other manufacturer has pulled out of the plasma marketspace.

[aich75013]

If you need some HDMI cables, try here:
http://www.monoprice.com/products/product.asp?c_id=102&cp_id=10240&cs_id=1024008&p_id=3992&seq=1&format=2
I bought mine here and they work just as good as the extremely overpriced ones.

I used to frequent a Blu-Ray forum and monoprice cables were most recommended.

[T.G]

So I am going to get a tv for the indoor smoke room. Looking to spend less than $1000 ($999 is ok). I will be sitting about 8 ft from it.

Will have HD and the PS3 hooked to it.

My first venture into the world of Plasma/LCD/LED.

Anyone have any tips, suggestions, or advice is appreciated.

So far from my light recon work, the Panasonic 50" Plasma is the leader.


50" is fine, even a bit small for picking up the full detail of 1080 at that distance.

http://hdguru.com/lechner-distance-the-number-you-need-to-know-before-buying-an-hdtv/21/

Lechner's a bit nutty, but it's kind of hard to argue with him once you read his credentials.

[jaycarla]

Thanks all! Great stuff!!!

[macpappy]

I have one of these (15+ yrs old), and it WON'T DIE! And of course, my wife says, "We don't need a new TV. The one we have works fine." :r
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Wow! 15 years old. I don't think I've ever kept a TV for more than 5 years. I'd find an excuse for it to die! Maybe a little assisted tv suicide:r

I just convinced my wife we needed a new TV because of the federal mandate changing all broadcast TV to digital - and we have satellite!

[AD720]

Wow! 15 years old. I don't think I've ever kept a TV for more than 5 years. I'd find an excuse for it to die! Maybe a little assisted tv suicide:r

I just convinced my wife we needed a new TV because of the federal mandate changing all broadcast TV to digital - and we have satellite!

http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_40wF87N0Cm8/R3wxdf_DIuI/AAAAAAAAAZQ/1IgMJdVfkkA/s320/brilliant+guinness.jpg

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Wow! 15 years old. I don't think I've ever kept a TV for more than 5 years. I'd find an excuse for it to die! Maybe a little assisted tv suicide

I just convinced my wife we needed a new TV because of the federal mandate changing all broadcast TV to digital - and we have satellite!


:r:r:r:r:r

Wow!!! Where can I find one like your wife!?

[jaycarla]

Done deal! LG 47" LCD. Fully loaded and good to go. Mancave is now operational!!

http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb72/jaycarla/IMG00585.jpg

[smokeyandthebandit05]

Awesome! :banger:tu