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post #1 of 9
8/29/12 at 3:37pm
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Hello guys I've been looking at slickdeals and other deal sites and I'm having trouble getting a good idea of which 42" is the best value right now under $500.

I don't care much about 120hz, more about overall quality of the panel and reliability. Will be playing some madden/forza and watching sports mostly.

Not locked into 42", but thats seems like the sweet spot for my budget and I don't want to get one any smaller.

Any ideas?
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8/30/12 at 5:44pm
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http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sharp+-+46%26%2334%3B+Class+/+LCD+/+1080p+/+60Hz+/+HDTV/4846301.p?skuId=4846301&id=1218548286481#tabbed-customerreviews

How does this look?

Seems like a solid deal to me.
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post #3 of 9
8/30/12 at 5:47pm
Guy on Ebay selling refurb Vizio M series 47inch LED 120hz Tvs for like 400$.. I got one in my bed room great TV..

You can get a 2 year Square Trade warranty on it from Amazon.com for around 30$.

Search for seller quickshipelectronics on ebay and view there store.
Edited by Hokies83 - 8/30/12 at 5:49pm
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8/30/12 at 7:19pm
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My brother is splitting this with me and he isn't going to go for anything that isn't brand new.

Thanks for the suggestion though looks like a nice tv.
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8/30/12 at 8:12pm
Yeah being picky makes u over pay to get the same product lol. same warranty lol but you pay twice as much.. talk some sense into him...
Edited by Hokies83 - 8/30/12 at 8:23pm
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9/1/12 at 7:08pm
The Sharp is good I'd say. I've never owned a Sharp, so I can't say personally how the sound and picture looks.

Here's 2 I found:
-Sanyo 42" Class LED 1080p 60Hz HDTV
-Vizio 42" Class LCD 1080p 60Hz HDTV with Built-In WiFi

I have a Sanyo 46" TV in my living room, and a Vizio 19" LED TV in my bedroom, and both have worked without problems. The Sanyo doesn't have internet apps or anything like that, but the Vizio does, if you like that. You'd have to decide whether the $68 extra would be worth it for the apps and whatever extra features the Vizio has.

Either way, those are my 2 ideas for ya smile.gif.
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9/2/12 at 2:30am
Sharp is a dead company right now. I wouldn't get Sharp TV's from the reports I've heard of poor capacitors.

I would go with the LG 42LD450 HDTV. Customers have been saying that this is an excellent monitor. They seem to be the best in terms of quality right now.

Excellent color quality and sexy aesthetics.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y6DjITe7Ai0

Or I would wait for a LG 55" OLED TV's which LG is rolling out at the end of this year.
Edited by Koehler - 9/2/12 at 3:19am
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2/21/13 at 5:30am
I advise you to buy Panasonic VIERA TC-L42E50 42-Inch 1080p 120Hz Full HD IPS LED-LCD TV one of the popular 42 inch LED TV of Panasonic the lowest price $499.99

http://www.best42inchledtvreview.com/goto/PanasonicVIERATC-L42E50/
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2/22/13 at 3:46pm
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Or I would wait for a LG 55" OLED TV's which LG is rolling out at the end of this year.

He has a budget of $500; do you honestly believe he is going to spend $9,000+ on a TV? rolleyes.gif

I would look at cheaper name brands (Sony, Samsung, Sharp, LG, Vizio) from a store like Walmart. That way, if the thing dies ($500 doesn't leave a lot of room for high quality), you can just walk in and return it for a new one. Whatever you choose, get an extended warranty. They are generally not that expensive, and after the manufacturers warranty ends, it's more like a "no questions asked" return policy.
Edited by Cheezman - 2/22/13 at 3:51pm
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