Finally got a LCD TV! - Toyota Yaris Forums

RedRide · 02-25-2011, 02:31 PM

It's great how eveything seems to fall into place at times.

I've had an old Samsung 32" CRT 16:9 HD TV (bought 6 years ago) that still works perfect.
It's one of the last, great CRT TVs made but, the pic qualty does not equal a modern LCD, etc.

Like the urge to buy a new car, you can only resist the urge to get a new TV for so long.

So, yesterday, I went to Best Buy and looked at some TVs I've had my eye on and finally made a decision to get one...SOON!
A Samsung 46" LCD!

So, last night, I put an ad to sell my CRT on Craigs list. Within a half hour, I had it sold. (He picked it up today)

This mornimg, I got an e-mail from New Egg for 10% off on all Samsung TVs.
and they have the model I wanted in stock. Total price shipped is $150 less than the local Best Buy, with tax etc. So it has been ordered.

Al the planets must be aligned or something.

BTW, I got a Samsung "LN46C600" (46" /120 hz). It is a relatively new model, has all the inputs I want and no features I do not want or need, and it has a pic qualty equal to much more expensive models with useless (to me) bells and whistles.

GeneralDon7 · 02-25-2011, 09:23 PM

Nice choice, I have a 50" Sony LCD at home, granted its 5 years old, but still kicked any CRTs ass in picture quality. For my work, i got a samsung 32" for our breakroom last september, and like the quality of samsung so far. And excellent choice in getting it from NewEgg, excellent prices, and great service.

*tk-421* · 02-25-2011, 09:32 PM

Nice choice, RR!

Let me know if you like 120Hz... I haven't gotten used to it myself, at least for watching movies and TV shows; it does look great on PS3 games though.

RedRide · 02-25-2011, 11:38 PM

Yeah. I can't wait for it to be delivered. New Egg has already shipped it from CA.
The only TV I have right now is the TV card on my computer.

Kal-El · 02-26-2011, 10:48 AM

Nice.

Samsung is said to be among the best, if not the best, in picture quality.

RedRide · 02-26-2011, 11:28 AM

^
I have always been partial to Samsung as they always have the qualty and features I want. I never had a problem with any Samsung product and they seem to last.

The general consensus among the "experts" is that it you want a LCD TV, go for Samsung.
However, they also say if you want a plasma TV, you should go for a Panasonic.
I don't know how accurate all that is but, I do know the Samsung LCDs do seem to have the best pics if only by a small margin compared to some.

02-25-2011, 02:31 PM	#1
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	Finally got a LCD TV! It's great how eveything seems to fall into place at times. I've had an old Samsung 32" CRT 16:9 HD TV (bought 6 years ago) that still works perfect. It's one of the last, great CRT TVs made but, the pic qualty does not equal a modern LCD, etc. Like the urge to buy a new car, you can only resist the urge to get a new TV for so long. So, yesterday, I went to Best Buy and looked at some TVs I've had my eye on and finally made a decision to get one...SOON! A Samsung 46" LCD! So, last night, I put an ad to sell my CRT on Craigs list. Within a half hour, I had it sold. (He picked it up today) This mornimg, I got an e-mail from New Egg for 10% off on all Samsung TVs. and they have the model I wanted in stock. Total price shipped is $150 less than the local Best Buy, with tax etc. So it has been ordered. Al the planets must be aligned or something. BTW, I got a Samsung "LN46C600" (46" /120 hz). It is a relatively new model, has all the inputs I want and no features I do not want or need, and it has a pic qualty equal to much more expensive models with useless (to me) bells and whistles. Last edited by RedRide; 02-25-2011 at 03:33 PM.

02-25-2011, 09:32 PM	#3
tk-421 Super Moderator View User's Garage Drives: 5D-07-LB Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Dagobah Posts: 4,263	Nice choice, RR! Let me know if you like 120Hz... I haven't gotten used to it myself, at least for watching movies and TV shows; it does look great on PS3 games though. __________________ --[ FORUM RULES ]--[ SEARCHING TIPS ]--[ EYELIDS PICS ]--[ RBK SPOILER ]--[ BEST/WORST INVESTMENTS ]--

02-25-2011, 09:23 PM	#2
GeneralDon7 View User's Garage Drives: Yaris Sedan Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Frederick, MD Posts: 221	Nice choice, I have a 50" Sony LCD at home, granted its 5 years old, but still kicked any CRTs ass in picture quality. For my work, i got a samsung 32" for our breakroom last september, and like the quality of samsung so far. And excellent choice in getting it from NewEgg, excellent prices, and great service.

02-25-2011, 11:38 PM	#4
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	Yeah. I can't wait for it to be delivered. New Egg has already shipped it from CA. The only TV I have right now is the TV card on my computer.

02-26-2011, 10:48 AM	#5
Kal-El Drives: 07 Yaris S Sedan 5-Speed Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 2,179	Nice. Samsung is said to be among the best, if not the best, in picture quality.

02-26-2011, 11:28 AM	#6
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	^ I have always been partial to Samsung as they always have the qualty and features I want. I never had a problem with any Samsung product and they seem to last. The general consensus among the "experts" is that it you want a LCD TV, go for Samsung. However, they also say if you want a plasma TV, you should go for a Panasonic. I don't know how accurate all that is but, I do know the Samsung LCDs do seem to have the best pics if only by a small margin compared to some.