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smnc · 2008-09-03, 12:22 AM

Hi,
I'm looking to upgrade my LCD TV and I'm in need of some advice.
Currently I have a ViewSonic N3735w. It's a decent set, and I've been happy with it, but I'm looking to move up a bit.

I know a fair but about LCD technology, but I really don't know what's a good TV on the market right now.

I use my screen for my HTPC and my PS3.
I want something slightly bigger but I don't have enough space to go any larger than 42". 1080p is a must.
I'd love it if my next TV had a DVI port too.

Other than that, I'm pretty much open to suggestions. I want something that has a really good picture, especially for games and movies. My target price is $1200 or less.

Also, this might sound dumb, but it also needs to be black to match the rest of my system.

Thanks in advance!

westcoastinc · 2008-09-03, 07:31 AM

Samsung A550 but if your hardcore gamer then the 650 with 120mhz but thats way out of price range. Even the 40inch Samsung is 1299 just barely over your price range.

hugh · 2008-09-03, 07:47 AM

If you want LCD and you want good picture quality then I recommend LCD with LED backlight. $1,200 won't do.

smnc · 2008-09-03, 04:40 PM

The A550 does look nice! It's definately on the short list...
and close enough to my target price

hugh, I'd love to get an LED backlight TV.... MAN would I ever love to buy an LED, but unfortunately that's just not going to happen this time...

Perhaps I should have said "I want the best picture I can afford"...

Any other suggestions anybody?

TVProducerguy · 2008-09-09, 03:28 PM

I went from the 37-inch to the 42-inch 1080p Viewsonic ($899.00 Costco) and have been amazed at the results.

Like the 37 inch you have to play with the sub-menu (Menu 9-1-1) to get the picture looking good, but the time will be well worth it. I've got mine looking better than sets of twice the price range! I use it for ps3 games, blue-ray movies (outstanding) and general tv viewing. Hope this helps.

smnc · 2008-09-16, 04:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TVProducerguy

I went from the 37-inch to the 42-inch 1080p Viewsonic ($899.00 Costco) and have been amazed at the results.

Like the 37 inch you have to play with the sub-menu (Menu 9-1-1) to get the picture looking good, but the time will be well worth it. I've got mine looking better than sets of twice the price range! I use it for ps3 games, blue-ray movies (outstanding) and general tv viewing. Hope this helps.

Do you have the 4285p or the 4290p?
How much better is it than the 3735w? Personally I'd give the picture on the 37" screen about a 6 out of 10, and I want to move up to somthing in the 8 out of 10 range...

Also, what do you mean by sub-menu? Do you mean the standard video adjustment menu?

badass11 · 2008-09-16, 09:46 PM

If you could wait till November you will definitely get a better deal, more competition the closer to the holidays.

Sony
Samsung
Sharp

They are good LCD's

ice1124 · 2008-09-17, 10:08 AM

Yes, if you can wait until the holiday shopping season comes, that would be a good move.
However, if you can find a great deal now (not the regular sale stuff at big box stores), then I'd pull the trigger.

For a 42" you won't really see much improvement with 1080p, but if you must have it, you'll pay some premium over 768p models.

Samsung 530s and 550s would be my choice, Sony is way overpriced for what they offer.
If you're willing to settle with 768p, then 4 series is a good value for $900 w/o sale at BB.

TVProducerguy · 2008-09-20, 11:36 AM

The 4290P. The menu I mentioned is the "Advanced" menu that you can access only by hitting the Menu button and then 9 - 9 -1. But BE CAREFUL in this menu as it can really screw up your TV. If you are not sure what you are doing....don't!. Find a techie type person who knows what to adjust or pay for a Sony model LCD.

2008-09-03, 12:22 AM	#1
smnc Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Toronto Posts: 111	Best Upgrade From ViewSonic N3735w? Hi, I'm looking to upgrade my LCD TV and I'm in need of some advice. Currently I have a ViewSonic N3735w. It's a decent set, and I've been happy with it, but I'm looking to move up a bit. I know a fair but about LCD technology, but I really don't know what's a good TV on the market right now. I use my screen for my HTPC and my PS3. I want something slightly bigger but I don't have enough space to go any larger than 42". 1080p is a must. I'd love it if my next TV had a DVI port too. Other than that, I'm pretty much open to suggestions. I want something that has a really good picture, especially for games and movies. My target price is $1200 or less. Also, this might sound dumb, but it also needs to be black to match the rest of my system. Thanks in advance!

2008-09-09, 03:28 PM	#5
TVProducerguy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 38	Just go to the next level Viewsonic I went from the 37-inch to the 42-inch 1080p Viewsonic ($899.00 Costco) and have been amazed at the results. Like the 37 inch you have to play with the sub-menu (Menu 9-1-1) to get the picture looking good, but the time will be well worth it. I've got mine looking better than sets of twice the price range! I use it for ps3 games, blue-ray movies (outstanding) and general tv viewing. Hope this helps.

2008-09-16, 09:46 PM	#7
badass11 Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 156	I would suggest to wait till November.. If you could wait till November you will definitely get a better deal, more competition the closer to the holidays. Sony Samsung Sharp They are good LCD's __________________ Sammy 5265 SS-02 /BEV 9242/PioneerDVD333

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2008-09-03, 07:31 AM	#2
westcoastinc Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 284	Samsung A550 but if your hardcore gamer then the 650 with 120mhz but thats way out of price range. Even the 40inch Samsung is 1299 just barely over your price range.

2008-09-03, 07:47 AM	#3
hugh Member #1 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Toronto Posts: 47,492	If you want LCD and you want good picture quality then I recommend LCD with LED backlight. $1,200 won't do.

2008-09-03, 04:40 PM	#4
smnc Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Downtown Toronto Posts: 111	The A550 does look nice! It's definately on the short list... and close enough to my target price hugh, I'd love to get an LED backlight TV.... MAN would I ever love to buy an LED, but unfortunately that's just not going to happen this time... Perhaps I should have said "I want the best picture I can afford"... Any other suggestions anybody?

2008-09-17, 10:08 AM	#8
ice1124 Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 36	Yes, if you can wait until the holiday shopping season comes, that would be a good move. However, if you can find a great deal now (not the regular sale stuff at big box stores), then I'd pull the trigger. For a 42" you won't really see much improvement with 1080p, but if you must have it, you'll pay some premium over 768p models. Samsung 530s and 550s would be my choice, Sony is way overpriced for what they offer. If you're willing to settle with 768p, then 4 series is a good value for $900 w/o sale at BB.

2008-09-20, 11:36 AM	#9
TVProducerguy Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 38	The 4290P. The menu I mentioned is the "Advanced" menu that you can access only by hitting the Menu button and then 9 - 9 -1. But BE CAREFUL in this menu as it can really screw up your TV. If you are not sure what you are doing....don't!. Find a techie type person who knows what to adjust or pay for a Sony model LCD.