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Sirshagg
08-21-07, 05:36 PM
I'm looking to replace the TV in my mater bedroom with an HD set. This isn't the home theatre so it doesn't need to be anything great but I also don't want pure garbage either. I'm very seriously considering the Vizio VU42LF at costco. Can anyone offer opinion on this unit and/or other sets I should consider.

Thank you
TNGTony
08-21-07, 08:18 PM
Love Hitachi myself:
http://www.hhgregg.com/ProductDetail.asp?SID=A3B1F2A2C1E74B4FA616830131EF B4EF&ProductID=19004

Here's a 42" plasma 1080i

See ya
Tony
B Newt
08-21-07, 11:42 PM
I'm looking to replace the TV in my mater bedroom with an HD set. This isn't the home theatre so it doesn't need to be anything great but I also don't want pure garbage either. I'm very seriously considering the Vizio VU42LF at costco. Can anyone offer opinion on this unit and/or other sets I should consider.

Thank you

I have a VU42L and I am happy with it. HD looks great. 480I is so so. For a bedroom tv its perfect. The bar that I goto, has 5 of the 1st generation vizio 37" 720P tv's that are on 24/7 and only one failed out of the box. I paid $999 for my 42" vizio after the $200 rebate. Over all I think this tv is pretty good. :)
marv800
09-04-07, 02:23 PM
Spend the extra couple hundreb bucks and get a nice Panasonic. You'll be happy you did
Sirshagg
09-04-07, 02:26 PM
Spend the extra couple hundreb bucks and get a nice Panasonic. You'll be happy you did

I understand. Really, I do. But that's not in the cards. This will be a third big screen tv (have Mits 65 rear proj, and 61 Samsung dlp already) and I'm only considering this becasue it would be sub $1k.
Stuart Sweet
09-04-07, 02:32 PM
My local KMart had a house brand 42" plasma for I think $1099.

I'm basically going the same route for my bedroom, except 32" is the biggest I can sneak by. I've seen them as low as $499 at Best Buy.
Sirshagg
09-04-07, 02:36 PM
My local KMart had a house brand 42" plasma for I think $1099.

I'm basically going the same route for my bedroom, except 32" is the biggest I can sneak by. I've seen them as low as $499 at Best Buy.

I'm actually half way considering a DLP (yes it will fit) as they can be had for rather cheap now. Are there any real advantages of 1080P vs 720P when using an D* and an HR20 exclusively?
kocuba
09-04-07, 02:36 PM
I'll +1 this. Just got this for my LR and love it.


Love Hitachi myself:
http://www.hhgregg.com/ProductDetail.asp?SID=A3B1F2A2C1E74B4FA616830131EF B4EF&ProductID=19004

Here's a 42" plasma 1080i

See ya
Tony
Cholly
09-05-07, 12:46 PM
Best Buy, Circuit City, Sam's Club, Costco and Wal-Mart all have 40" - 42" LCD and Plasma TV's for under $1000. I'd tend to avoid a DLP TV for a bedroom due to bulk.
Krmnnghia
09-05-07, 02:44 PM
I have the 50" Vizio Plasma I scored on a $1300 slickdeal at Circuit City. LOVE IT! My buddy has a Panny 42" and he is jealous every time he sees mine. IMO one of the best cheap HD flats you can buy today.

GO FOR IT!
Sirshagg
09-21-07, 12:15 PM
Well, I found this deal at Best Buy which I just couldn't pass up.

Samsung 50" 720p DLP HDTV - HLT5075S $1079.99
Xbox 360 Premium $349.99
Halo 3 $59.99
1,600 Xbox Live Marketplace Points $19.99

- $15 Xbox Live Marketplace Points discount
- $410 Halo 3 Offer discount
+ $100 NFLshop certificate mail-in offer

Total: $1,084.96
+1% back from ebates (hey, it's $10)

Xbox goes on fleabay and I've go a new 50" HDTV for well under $1k :D :D :D
(only problems is that I now need to get another HR20)