what tv from Best Buy-Help!!!

[LUCINDA574]

Ok I have a dilemna,I know nothing about televisions.

 

I won the HD Done right contest(1st place) which entailed winning a Samsung LCD 40'' tv which was worth $2500.I was really happy.

 

Long story short- they substituted a Best Buy $2500 gift card instead.This is a xmas gift for DH so please help me find the right tv-good quality for the money-big screen- no plasma as I have heard would need installation and they get hot (I have 2 babies). I got the gc today so am ready to shop!

[FourDreemz]

Congratulations!!!

 

Consumer Reports rates the JVC LT-40FN97 as the top-rated 40" tv, with the Sony Bravia KDL-40XBR2 running a close second. The Samsung is #5 on their list, so maybe this was for the best.

[RStanton23]

Lucky you.

 

I would vote for the panasonic PX60 Plasma 42 inch. This is a top-rated TV in Consumer reports. Make Best Buy match the Circuit City price (~ $1200). Also, there are lots of other 'rebates' at Best Buy for delivery and other stuff that you need to look at.

 

Secondly, spend some of the $$ on a Home Theater system. Best Buy was (and I think still is) offering a free wireless receiver with the Panasonic Home Theater systems. There is a compatiblility advantage buying the same brand TV and Home Theater system in terms of the remote control compatibilities (a minor issue).

 

Don't forget the Stand!

 

Lastly, you could probably use a new computer...

 

 

If you cannot spend it all, let me know.....

[laffnatu]

Wow! Congrats on the win!

[RossMAN]

There are two technologies I would recommend DLP and LCoS.

 

DLP - Samsung 56" 1080p

 

LCoS - Sony Grand WEGA 55" 1080p

 

I would recommend visiting your local BB or CC to see these two TV's with your own eyes. If I had to choose I would get the Sony SXRD.

[labnpei]

i agree and would choose either the sony or the samsung-and you would probably have a little left over if you watch the sales and maybe get a price match. congratulations!