Smoke Room TV help

jaycarla · 10-04-2009, 08:14 PM

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 · 10-04-2009, 08:44 PM

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

chippewastud79 · 10-04-2009, 08:58 PM

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.

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.

smokeyandthebandit05 · 10-04-2009, 09:35 PM

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.

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

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

kelmac07 · 10-05-2009, 04:18 AM

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

dunng · 10-05-2009, 04:31 AM

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

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Don Fernando · 10-05-2009, 04:44 AM

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 · 10-05-2009, 04:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

Panansonic??? Are you serious Ferdie??

Don Fernando · 10-05-2009, 05:02 AM

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

HK3- · 10-05-2009, 05:05 AM

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.

kelmac07 · 10-05-2009, 05:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Don Fernando

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

AD720 · 10-05-2009, 05:49 AM

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

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=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 · 10-05-2009, 06:22 AM

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

dunng · 10-05-2009, 08:22 AM

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kelmac07 · 10-05-2009, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by AD720

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

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

10-05-2009, 09:46 AM

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

BORIStheBLADE · 10-05-2009, 10:13 AM

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

With 16:9 movies bigger is better..

BeerAdvocate · 10-05-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by dogface_313

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!!!

10-05-2009, 11:23 AM

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.

BeerAdvocate · 10-05-2009, 11:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 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.

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

10-04-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
jaycarla Mossy Hoosier Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Jay Location: Carmel, IN Posts: 828 Trading: (7)	Smoke Room TV help 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. __________________ “I bet Eli doesn't even have one touchdown today, ... I'm the best Manning" -Peyton Manning

10-04-2009, 08:44 PM	#2
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Smoke Room TV help If its going in a room that doesn't get a lot of ambient light I would go for a Plasma. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

10-04-2009, 08:58 PM	#3
chippewastud79 Fatter than you! Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Larry Location: A little place called home. Posts: 5,397 Trading: (44)	Re: Smoke Room TV help 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. 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. __________________ If we weren't supposed to eat animals, then how come they're made of meat? You can never have too many cigars, they are like an investment in good times.

10-04-2009, 09:35 PM	#4
smokeyandthebandit05 Feeling at Home Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Rich Location: Branchville Posts: 758 Trading: (1)	Re: Smoke Room TV help 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. If you do sit really close I would suggest adjusting the brightness and such Also I would check out the new LED Samsungs that are like an inch thick __________________ MIAMI CANES 9-4 NJ DEVILS 37-21-3

10-05-2009, 04:18 AM	#5
kelmac07 Resident Maduro Whore!! Join Date: Apr 2009 First Name: Mac Location: Newport News, VA Posts: 27,322 Trading: (218)	Re: Smoke Room TV help I would suggest LDC over a plasma...longer life and ability to pause without burning images. VIZIO makes a great product. __________________ Dom in the MLB thread "I could probably get you to wear a Yankee hat for a Maduro!" Last edited by kelmac07; 10-05-2009 at 04:32 AM.

10-05-2009, 04:31 AM	#6
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Smoke Room TV help LCD! 32-42inch would be great (I was getting motion sickness 10ft away from my 40inch)! For current deals, check out Slick Deals - http://forums.slickdeals.net/forumdisplay.php?f=9 __________________ MassHole Banter

10-05-2009, 04:44 AM	#7
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Smoke Room TV help 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. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-05-2009, 05:02 AM	#9
Don Fernando Postwhore Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Ferdinand Location: Singapore Posts: 10,064 Trading: (29)	Re: Smoke Room TV help She was, I took her advice and don't regret it. 42 inch of plasma pleasure. __________________ check out my reviews on my blog.

10-05-2009, 05:05 AM	#10
HK3- Cashmere Jungle Lord Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Boffa Location: The town so nice they named it twice Posts: 5,035 Trading: (48)	Re: Smoke Room TV help 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.

10-05-2009, 05:49 AM	#12
AD720 I'm nuts for the place Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andrew Location: The City of BOTL-erly Love Posts: 2,684 Trading: (73)	Re: Smoke Room TV help The 42 inch Panasonic Plasma is one of the best deals out there right now. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage....=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. __________________

10-05-2009, 06:22 AM	#13
taltos Really, really old Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Paul Location: Saugus, MA Posts: 2,486 Trading: (3)	Re: Smoke Room TV help At 8 feet I would go with something between 32 and 40 inches. We have had great luck with Toshiba LCDs. __________________ Jimmy, some of its magic, some of its tragic, but I had a good life all the way. He Went to Paris, J. Buffett

10-05-2009, 08:22 AM	#14
dunng MassHole Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Greg Location: MassHole Posts: 4,719 Trading: (59)	Re: Smoke Room TV help Here's an option... http://slickdeals.net/permadeal/25026 __________________ MassHole Banter

10-05-2009, 09:46 AM	#16
dogface_313 Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Smoke Room TV help I have a 46" Samsung, sit 8' from it. I have never had any compaints about it. Picture is unreal!

10-05-2009, 10:13 AM	#17
BORIStheBLADE _ Join Date: Nov 2008 First Name: Mike Location: Santa Clara, CA Posts: 643 Trading: (4)	Re: Smoke Room TV help I sit about 8' away from my 48" and probably wouldn't go smaller. With 16:9 movies bigger is better.. __________________ I.B.E.W LOCAL # 617

10-05-2009, 11:23 AM	#19
Labman Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Smoke Room TV help 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.