aboz56 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 I am beginning to research LCD Tv's and am looking for input as to what one should look for when deciding on one. I have seen a lot about the Dell TV's, some good, some bad, but it's hard to make a decision on one of those without even getting to see the picture. I am looking to get one in the 30 to 32 inch that is wall mountable for my room. I know there are a few Soxtalkers out there who know something about LCD TVs, so I am enlisting your help. Just some information to guide my search or feedback on any specific LCD TV would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southsider2k5 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 If you have the money for a Dell I would do it, if you have to finance I wouldn't. Dell is the worst company I have ever dealt with, bar none. Their customer service is all out sourced to India, and no one makes any sense. They are a nightmare to deal with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 QUOTE(southsider2k5 @ Mar 31, 2005 -> 09:53 AM) If you have the money for a Dell I would do it, if you have to finance I wouldn't. Dell is the worst company I have ever dealt with, bar none. Their customer service is all out sourced to India, and no one makes any sense. They are a nightmare to deal with. I'm not going to finance it, I am just wondering about the quality on their TVs compared to brands like Sony, Sharp, Toshiba, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 For my money I really like Samsung... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Mar 31, 2005 -> 09:59 AM) For my money I really like Samsung... Any particular reason? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Samsung has awesome clarity and performance...I would say go to a store like Best Buy or Fry's and check out several ones and see for yourself which one you like best. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rex Hudler Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 aboz, I don't know a ton about LCD's other than a friend of mine had a big asses Sony and it was the best TV I have ever seen. He sold it and bought a 42" plasma, which is nice and much smaller in terms of space, but not nearly the TV. Look at the resolution of the TV's. I don't think all LCD's are equal in that regard, but I could be wrong. Also, if you have a bit more space, you might look at some of the new DLP's. I hear they are more economical, yet as good according to some people. Let me know what you end up doing and how you like it. I may be looking for one in the 26" range within the next six months. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted March 31, 2005 Author Share Posted March 31, 2005 QUOTE(Rex Hudler @ Mar 31, 2005 -> 11:08 AM) aboz, I don't know a ton about LCD's other than a friend of mine had a big asses Sony and it was the best TV I have ever seen. He sold it and bought a 42" plasma, which is nice and much smaller in terms of space, but not nearly the TV. Look at the resolution of the TV's. I don't think all LCD's are equal in that regard, but I could be wrong. Also, if you have a bit more space, you might look at some of the new DLP's. I hear they are more economical, yet as good according to some people. Let me know what you end up doing and how you like it. I may be looking for one in the 26" range within the next six months. I was thinking Plasma, but I've heard they don't last as long. I will keep you posted, I really like the price and specs on this 30" Dell, but unless I can see the TV live, I am hesitant to pull the trigger on it. http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/p...s=19&l=en&s=dhs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Another place to look as well is www.thelittleguys.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OfficerKarkovice Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 QUOTE(EvilJester99 @ Mar 31, 2005 -> 08:59 AM) For my money I really like Samsung... Just for the record, Samsung actually makes all the TVs that Dell sells under their name. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IlliniKrush Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 Here's a stupid question... What's picture ON picture? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EvilJester99 Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 QUOTE(OfficerKarkovice @ Mar 31, 2005 -> 03:16 PM) Just for the record, Samsung actually makes all the TVs that Dell sells under their name. I did not know that... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted March 31, 2005 Share Posted March 31, 2005 QUOTE(aboz56 @ Mar 31, 2005 -> 11:13 AM) I was thinking Plasma, but I've heard they don't last as long. I will keep you posted, I really like the price and specs on this 30" Dell, but unless I can see the TV live, I am hesitant to pull the trigger on it. http://www1.us.dell.com/content/products/p...s=19&l=en&s=dhs i checked that one out and read a review on cnet and it seems pretty poor from what they have said, if i were you i would try to check out some other brands possibly viewsonic as well; with plasma there are other issues too such as higher power usage as a result of the plasma and as well as images "burnt" onto the screen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aboz56 Posted April 1, 2005 Author Share Posted April 1, 2005 QUOTE(AssHatSoxFan @ Mar 31, 2005 -> 04:34 PM) i checked that one out and read a review on cnet and it seems pretty poor from what they have said, if i were you i would try to check out some other brands possibly viewsonic as well; with plasma there are other issues too such as higher power usage as a result of the plasma and as well as images "burnt" onto the screen I didn't see a review for the 30 inch on CNET, just the 26. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AssHatSoxFan Posted April 1, 2005 Share Posted April 1, 2005 http://reviews.cnet.com/Dell_W3000_2_years...l?tag=pdtl-list Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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