What is the best LCD 50+ inch television to get for around $1500?
Saturday, January 2nd, 2010 at
11:28 am
We are looking to spend approximately $1500 on a new LCD television. Preferably, we would like to have a 52″ with 1080p and a high contrast ratio. Any suggestions for specific television brands, models and places to purchase will be much appreciated.
Thank you
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At 52″, you should also look REALLY hard at 120Hz or 240Hz technology. The motion blur problem inherent to LCD technology may well become noticeable for you at that size. I would want at least some help to mask the issue.
But at 52″, your options might be a bit limited with that budget, but with a good sale its doable. There are some decent sales going on right now at Best Buy. Also they will price match if you find a cheaper price elsewhere.
Right now at Best Buy,
52″
Sharp Aquos LC52D85U on sale for $1,300 (reg $1,700)
Sony KDL-52V5100 on sale for $1,800 (reg $2,200)
Samsung LN52B630 on sale for $1,800 (reg $2,200)
As you can see, 2 of those are already out of your listed budget. Most 1080p 120Hz sets at that size are actually going to push and break $2,000. But I think one of those might serve you well, and are at least reasonably close to the budget.
Otherwise consider dropping down a size to 46″ to get 1080p and 120Hz within your budget.
46″
Sony KDL-46Z5100 – $1,600 on sale (reg $2,300)
Samsung LN46B640 – $1,400 on sale (reg $1,800)
Or you could go Plasma and get elite image quality. You could also easily find one in your size/budget range. Right now at Best Buy,
Panasonic TC-P50G10 50″ 1080p Plasma – $1,400 on sale
That is one of the strongest TVs on the market. The G and V series from Panasonic are amongst the best TVs period.
I agree with JF , at those sizes you can get a 2009 panasonic plasma 52 inch for a better deal and If you like contrast the best a LCD can do is maybe maybe 30 percent of what a plasma can do the new panasonics are 2 000 000:1 dynamic contrast also 600hz will mean no blurring during moving scenes, at 52 inches even with a 120hz or 240hz LCD you will have annoying blur and it will cost a arm and a leg. The burn in and refill crap about plasma is a myth today when you get a panasonic or other respected brand.
here are some links with your budget
LCD’s within 1500 at the 50-52 inch
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9034243&type=product&id=1218010846956
sharp aquas 120hz 4ms response time LCD you will see blurring still
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9293524&type=product&id=1218076082131 60hz 6ms resonse time
this will look horrible especially at 52 inches.
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9300552&type=product&id=1218081119748 Toshiba 120hz does not mention response time.
plasma
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9236294&type=product&id=1218064394819
50 inch panasonic looks good at 600hz
another good one
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?skuId=9236338&type=product&id=1218064404632
just check out the site, they got some great deals on the plasma
I have not even seen a 240hz LCD for 1500. All Tv’s I mentioned are
1080p.