Buying a 40" TV: Suggestions Please!

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Hello GTP'ers...

Any suggestions/recommendations? I currently have a 32" Sony (720p), want an upgrade to 40" 1080p at 120hz :)

I have been browsing eBay for used 40"ers just to get an idea of the price range, and they seem to go cheap at around $400-$600 (1080p at 120hz). I've got a pretty small budget right now after servicing my stupid Bavarian automobile... how far can $500 go (for a new one)? Too low?
 
Im looking at a Sony KDL 1080p 120hz 40 inch. It will probably end at $500-$600 (eBay). But the thing is, its used... is it advisable to buy one used?
 
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Im looking at a Sony KDL 1080p 120hz 40 inch. It will probably end at $500-$600 (eBay). But the thing is, its used... is it advisable to buy one used?
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Well, It is at your own risk. But if I was you,
I would keep my eyes pealed for a good bargain.
That said, you could just negotiate the price with someone off eBay.
Good luck!👍:)
 
I got myself a Samsung LE40B550 TV a couple of months ago for 560 euros. I really recommend this model and its available in Europe. The only thing that sucks on all cheaper TVs is the sound, solved that with some external speakers (home cinema).
 
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I got myself a Samsung LE40B550 TV a couple of months ago for 560 euros. I really recommend this model and its available in Europe. The only thing that sucks on all cheaper TVs is the sound, solved that with some external speakers (home cinema).
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I've got the 37" version of that one so would also recommend it (i wish i'd got the 40" now :rolleyes: ) I've never experienced the blurring or artifacting that 120hz screens are ment to smooth out so i wouldn't be to fussed about that particular feature.
 
I wouldn't be too fussed with 100/120hz TVs if you're just going to be using it for gaming. It makes the games look a little artificial on its movements and you get some random issues. One of the problems being it'll make the games appear to stutter randomly (it does on GRID on my Dad's 52" LE52A650 anyways) which is completely smooth with the 100hz turned off. If GT5 is going to be running at 60fps most of the time you probably wouldn't benefit from it anyways.

But, if you're going to use it for movies and TV as well then I would go for 120hz because it makes everything so much smoother and clearer when the image is moving. :) But you'll find most TVs have it now anyways - but cheaper ones won't have it.

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I've got the 37" version of that one so would also recommend it (i wish i'd got the 40" now :rolleyes: ) I've never experienced the blurring or artifacting that 120hz screens are ment to smooth out so i wouldn't be to fussed about that particular feature.
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Have you ever seen a 120hz TV in motion?

You won't notice the blurring unless you have watched a 120hz TV for a while and then go back to a non-120hz TV. You'll think "How the hell didn't I notice this before!" It's not a major issue though it's just whatever you get used to. :)

I recently bought a Samsung LE32C580 and am very happy with it. I had a (1 month old) LG 32LD550 just before it broke and would say the colours were better and 120hz makes it more worth while - just it suffered from input lag. There are 40 inch versions of these TVs, I'm pretty sure.

All in all I don't think you can go wrong with what 40" TV you buy - but I suggest an LCD TV though if you're on a tight budget. Just avoid Sony unless it's a good deal because you're paying a premium just for the name - Samsung and Sony use very similar LCD panel technology.
 
Thanks guys, a lot more to think about. Do you have any specific models in mind G.T?

What do you guys think of this one? Just within the tip of my budget:
Samsung LN40B630

And this one... a bit of a stretch, but possible:
Sony KDL-40VE5
 
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Hmm it's hard to find results on those two TVs. I've seen mixed results from that Samsung and similar models, but not any real raw results. The same with that Sony.

But in general from what I have read the B-series Samsungs are the worst sufferers, but it greately varies from model to model.

Some people are wayyy more sensitive than others to noticing the lag, so somehow you might have to experiment yourself to see what you can tolerate.

LG and Panasonic LCD TVs are generally known for having the least input lag because of their LCD panel technology - so it's probably a safer bet going for those if the lag is an issue (LGs are cheap too). If not then those two TVs above should be fine. :)
 
I've got a Sharp Aquos/Quattron 40" 1080p 120Hz LCD LC-40LE810UN

I'm very happy with it, I don't notice any lag with games, Blu-Ray, or regular TV, actually things look live, I don't really know how to explain it, but regular stuff looks great on it. Also, the speakers sound very good as well. My first HD anyhow, so maybe I'm missing something about it. When I first got it though, I thought the picture was dark, but it was in energy saving mode, which is a option, and looks fine in a dark room, however I turned that off and everything now looks very good. It does everything I want it to do, and can stream Netflix and browse the internet, not that you would need that owning a PS3. Overall I'm very satisfied, especially after it being a scary leap to take with so many other choices out there.

It was $899.00 during a sale, so I can't say what you would pay, but I've seen it for less online. If that is out of your price range, I noticed you were talking about dollars and not euros or anything, perhaps in your area you have something like Aarons, or HHgregg? You can always finance one that is not far off of what you were looking to spend. Both of those places finance at no interest after certain amounts. So if you were to go that route, you'd not really be losing out on anything. Just a thought. Actually, now that I think about it, Best Buy does the same thing, but I don't know anything about their programs.
 

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