Need some advice

[cocknblue]

I'm looking to buy a HDTV for the family Christmas present and need some help.

My biggest constraint is space...the place where this is going can only hold a 32" size unit. A second constraint is money...I'm hoping to keep this to ~$1,200 or less.

That said, here are my questions:
1. 1080 or 720 -- or does it make a difference at smaller screen sizes?
2. Any particular brands to avoid?
3. Any "sleeper" brands (would love to find a "Ko Simpson" performer rather than forking out major $$).
4. Any other words of wisdom, "must have" features, websites to look at (I have already found cnet.com)?

Many thanks in advance!!!

[GotSpurrier82]

I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I've always had great experiences with LGs. Never broken on me and easy to use.

[YouCanNeverTell]

I don't really know what is more important to you, Quality or Price. But Walmart has a 26" LCD HDTV for $398. I saw it in a sales paper earlier this week so I don't know how long it is going to be that price. I can't remember the name brand off of the top of my head but I do remember it being a well known brand.
Also, you see/hear the Vizio brand TVs being advertised as very good inexpensive TVs but I have heard really bad things about them from different consumer reviews on various sites.

[diehardgamecock]

3. Any "sleeper" brands (would love to find a "Ko Simpson" performer rather than forking out major $$).



i have a MAXENT plasma.....it's a smaller brand carried by best buy. i LOVE it....never had a single problem out of this relatively inexpensive "sleeper brand"

[cocknblue]

bump

[diehardgamecock]

Also, you see/hear the Vizio brand TVs being advertised as very good inexpensive TVs but I have heard really bad things about them from different consumer reviews on various sites.




i've read good reviews online at review websites about the VIZIO tv's......and a good friend of mine has one that he loves and has never had any problems with.

it was down to VIZIO and MAXENT for me.....chose the MAXENT but i don't think the VIZIO would have been a bad choice.

[uscfan79]

Never had a problem with my LG

[cocknblue]

bump (again)

[ShutTheSuccop]

nm

[cocknblue]

bump (last time, I promise)

[Carolina2001]

get a sumsung the best tv out there

[Spur]

1080p but nothing wrong whatsoever with 720
Sony is my favorite brand but Sharp is also very good...use CNET.COM for advice

[donbgamecock]

I'm not sure if this will help or not, but I've always had great experiences with LGs. Never broken on me and easy to use.

I have LG washer, dryer and Fridge, but I have not seen that great of write ups about their plasma.

Go Cocks!

[cocknblue]

Many thanks to everyone!!

[papasmurf]

Whatever you buy,check if it has an ATSC/QAM tuner.You can pick up "cable in the clear" broadcast if it is connected to the RF.

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