CountChoculaBot

I'm currently trying to decide whether I'd like a:

$500 42" 1080P HDTV LCD @ 60Hz
that I can get this weekend

or
$XXX 32" 1080P HDTV LCD @ 120Hz
at whenever they get to ~$400 at Wallyworld since I want to use a $100 GC (might be a while... hah. Have trouble finding 60Hz 1080p's at that price)

Basically:

10 more inches, get it now gratification

vs

120Hz, most likely better picture quality, better pixel density

I'll be using it as a main computer monitor at my desk for gaming and movies. And don't worry about 42" being too big for sitting only 3-4 feet away from it, I'll be the judge of that =D

Mr Bear

I use a 46" LCD 1080TV as a monitor.
I would go with the larger TV if resolution is that important.
Under 40" TV's do not have true 1080p.
The 120hz vs 60 hz is noticeable, but depending on what you are doing not a big deal. Most people can't tell anyways.

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sccr64472

120 hz only helps with fluid motion. Do you watch a lot of fast moving tv or sports? If you mainly watch sitcoms, dramas, etc, then save your money. Also, I honestly think bigger is better when it comes to tvs. I can hardly get interested watching smaller sets after living with bigger ones. I don't think you'd be happy downsizing from a 42" into a 32" even if the quality was a little better.

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XFreeRollerX

I would save up and get a 120hz 42"

32" is just too damn small and 120hz is really awesome.

I saved up and bought a 55" 120hz, I love it. much better than the old 42" 60hz my dad had

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G|F.E.A.D|Killa

i hate you, im over here sitting on a RCA 52" 480i TV... but god i do love it for movies.

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XFreeRollerX

GODDAMN a 52" 480i TV? jesus that must be disgusting :O

1080p or get out

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G|F.E.A.D|Killa

lol it gets the job done, plus it was free so i couldnt pass it up, have it as my 2nd monitor, so non BR movies look decent on it

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I heard Ford is coming out with heated bumpers in 2010 so your hands don not get cold while pushing it.

XFreeRollerX

true that, FREE 52" SD TV beats no tv

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LuckySe7ens

This! I am still not rockin a HD tv... boo college....

IMHO as a monitor go with the 32" for tv watching get the 42"


Ive played with a 42" tv as a monitor for a few months that was 3' away and it was too much

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XFreeRollerX

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Im paying my way through college at 20 years old and bought myself the TV and live on my own part time job too

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