I need help buying an hdtv

[HKWrite12]

I have never been a big tv buff. I don't watch much TV either but I am a major movie buff I love movies and I will love my iPad 2 and streaming with air play.

I am set on a 42 inch VIZIO

But I don't know I I need

LED
LCD
OR VIA

I font know the difference between LCD and led but they sound complex.

If I'm not watching does 720 and 1080 matter. What about MHz?

Also I wouldn't need the via if I decide to buy apple tv. Perks of it as well?

Any suggestions would be helpful. My max price range is $750

Help!!!

 

[Harley man]

buy a 50 inch plasma 1080 or 720 for 500 to 600 you will be happy

 

[HKWrite12]

buy a 50 inch plasma 1080 or 720 for 500 to 600 you will be happy

From where?

 

[Harley man]

Best buy or walmart look for a sale

 

[HKWrite12]

Best buy or walmart look for a sale

If I catch a sale that may be a good idea. I have been looking on walmart. I don't mind refurb so any links would be helpful.

 

[GlenL]

I bought a 42 inch LCD panasonic off amazon for 499 shipped. Amazon also has a good return policy so if you got a bad tv then it's easy to exchange.

Make sure to get one that is at least 120 MHz. I believe the higher speed will give you better quality on fast moving scenes.

For real tv buffs, check out the avforum forum.

 

[HKWrite12]

How is the panasonic? I'm pretty set on VIZIO. I have struggles with disappointment so if I didn't get what I wanted, I wouldn't use it or send it back.

 

[HKWrite12]

Any other thoughts?

 

[Harley man]

You should. Be happy with any HDTV if never had one just stick with a name bran bestbuy has a nice 50 inch from panasonic 719.00 on sale this week good price and a good tv
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panason...HDTV/2120104.p?id=1218310004699&skuId=2120104

 

[HKWrite12]

You should. Be happy with any HDTV if never had one just stick with a name bran bestbuy has a nice 50 inch from panasonic 719.00 on sale this week good price and a good tv
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Panasonic+-+50%22+Class+/+720p+/+600Hz+/+Plasma+HDTV/2120104.p?id=1218310004699&skuId=2120104

I feel you. I'll keep it in mind. I'm going to wait until this summer to make a purchase. I just like to research.

Difference btw plasma and LCD?

 

[Harley man]

i have both a 1080 jvc 52 lcd and 42 plasma lg 720p you will happy with any one i were you i would get the biggest tv i could buy no one every wish they got a smaller tv and for the price range your in the plasma is the best bang for the buck and you will love viewing movies on plasma

 

[HKWrite12]

Lg might be tight. Thanks so much. Do you use hdmi out?

 

[GlenL]

How is the panasonic? I'm pretty set on VIZIO. I have struggles with disappointment so if I didn't get what I wanted, I wouldn't use it or send it back.

I love the panasonic TC-L42U25 42 inch 1080p 120 Hz. I can hook up my Mac or iPad up to it via HDMI and also send audio through the HDMI connection. The only thing I would want more of is an additional HDMI connection. This tv has 2 HDMI inputs.

The picture quality is fantastic. I use it for Netflix viewing and playing video podcasts through my Mac.

I've also had friends buy Vizio, and they looked just fine.

 

[HKWrite12]

I love the panasonic TC-L42U25 42 inch 1080p 120 Hz. I can hook up my Mac or iPad up to it via HDMI and also send audio through the HDMI connection. The only thing I would want more of is an additional HDMI connection. This tv has 2 HDMI inputs.

The picture quality is fantastic. I use it for Netflix viewing and playing video podcasts through my Mac.

I've also had friends buy Vizio, and they looked just fine.

Does the panasonic have wifi?

 

[GlenL]

Does the panasonic have wifi?

No, not that particular one. Also, I was able to get the lower price because it was a previous model.