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	November 10th 2008 at 1:35 PM  [ Modified November 10th 2008 at 1:40 PM ] Post #1
	MNSLEDNECK56308 Senior Member MNSLEDNECK56308 done working on trailer for the night! Updated Thursday at 10:44 PM 2710 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: January 12th 2004 Location: ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 1043
	After doing a quick search, i couldn't find whats the latest in greatest in TV's. I'm getting my family a new big screen, which one? I'm thinking 46-50 inch HD 1080. Not looking to break the bank on price. But looking for a decent value. Our living room isn't huge but seating will be about 8ft from screen. Mostly watch sports and dvd's. Let me know some options. Thanks Rating: 0 Quick Edit Edit Topic

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	November 10th 2008 at 1:51 PM Post #2
	srx_600 www.snowmobilehotspots.com srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer... Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM 2295 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 29th 2007 Location: South Dakota, USA Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151 2008-2009 Miles: 1200
	A good bang for a buck is Vizio. Are you looking for LCD or a plasma? I personally would go with an LCD because of minimal glaring from light. I also prefer the look and quality of an LCD over plasma, but thats a personal prefernce. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 2:21 PM Post #3
	arcticcatf5 Junior 537 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 13th 2007 Location: Boston, NY, USA Current Sled: 2003 F5 Sno-Pro 2008-2009 Miles: None
	a Sony 1080 HD LCD are the best for your buck “Love is like racing across the frozen tundra on a snowmobile which flips over, trapping you underneath. At night, the ice-weasels come.” Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 2:39 PM Post #4
	600doo THINK SNOW 161 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 7th 2007 Location: dousman, WI, USA Current Sled: 07 gade 600 2008-2009 Miles: 570
	my parents just picked up a Sony HD LCD, i think it was a 720i or whatever is the next down from 1080. it is very nice. i'd pick lcd over plasma any day. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 2:40 PM Post #5
	ripperd kick@$$ 7425 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 7th 2001 Location: Brooklyn Center, MN, USA Current Sled: 07 Rev 600 mod
	I prefer LCD. But a DLP is a bit cheaper. They use alot more power and make more heat though. www.ripperd.com Polaris Racing helmet for sale! http://www.snowmobilefanatics.com/forum/...splay.aspx Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 2:47 PM Post #6
	srx_600 www.snowmobilehotspots.com srx_600 if its gonna be this warm i would rather have it be summer... Updated Thursday at 8:28 PM 2295 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 29th 2007 Location: South Dakota, USA Current Sled: 2003 RMK 700 151 2008-2009 Miles: 1200
	Quote originally posted by arcticcatf5 a Sony 1080 HD LCD are the best for your buck I'm willing to bet you own a Sony and not a Vizio. At Bestbuy they have a Sony HD 48 inch(i think thats the size) for like $2500. I also found a Vizio (on another site) for $2300 and it is a 52 inch. I dont own either, but some family memebers own a vizio and a few friends and it is by far the best bang for you buck. Sony you just pay for the name. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 2:51 PM Post #7
	firecatF5 SEARCHER and DESTROYER of feilds of white! firecatF5 finally got a car. Updated Monday at 8:41 PM 2254 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 2nd 2007 Location: E. Grand Rapids, MI, USA Current Sled: 2003 F5 2008-2009 Miles: 908
	you should go with one of the new 100' sony's. My dad could hook you up, since they aren't on the consumer market yet, yo Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 3:27 PM  [ Modified November 10th 2008 at 3:30 PM ] Post #8
	rsims16 Live By The Edge Of Your Seat 776 Posts Group: Members Member Since: July 11th 2007 Location: Canton, Mass, USA Current Sled: 1991 Indy 650 2008-2009 Miles: 405miles
	Quote originally posted by firecatF5 you should go with one of the new 100' sony's. My dad could hook you up, since they aren't on the consumer market yet, yo I think I would save the money I would have spent on that and buy another sled... The sony 52" Bravia 1080p is also a nice flat panel we have it in the game room Family Forever Forever Family My reputation grows with every failure- George Bernard Shaw As you climb the ladder of success make sure it is leaning against the right building- H. Jackson Brown Jr. The only book that has a sad ending is a check book My sleds 1989 Phazer 1990 Phazer 1991 Indy 650 1995 XLT special 1997 Skidoo Mach 1 700 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 4:01 PM Post #9
	greasemonkey Northwoods Powdercoating 1089 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 18th 2005 Location: proctor, mn, USA Current Sled: 05 Switchback 2008-2009 Miles: 1850
	Here is mine that I bought for $1400.00 a year and a half ago at Sam's club. 50 inch Vizio plasma HD. Have had no problems with it and love the picture. Could not find an entertainment center that I liked so I made my own out of red oak. http://www.snowmobilefanatics.net/greasemonkey/2 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 4:18 PM Post #10
	Sabin Talk to me Goose..... 92 Posts Group: Members Member Since: October 25th 2008 Location: Point Place, Ohio, USA Current Sled: Arctic Cat 580 Ext
	I wouldn't go with the 50" if you are only sitting 8ft away.One other thing to think of is it near windows to the east or the west. If you get light from the sunrise/sunset you don't want a gloss screen.The other thing you might want to do is see if there is a store in town that is using either satellite/cable. If you are on cable try to go to a store that is using the same cable as what you are using and not a pre-made dvd. That way you can see what the picture really looks like. I install cable for a living and it always cracks me up when people get a tv home and the picture looks like sh!t. Arctic Cat 580 EXT Arctic Cat 580 ZR Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 4:25 PM  [ Modified November 10th 2008 at 4:27 PM ] Post #11
	dtmmil Senior Member 3180 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 27th 2007 Location: Hawley, MN, USA Current Sled: 99 xc700
	We just got a 42" phillips from wal-mart this fall, looked at the vizio also. It was about $1500. I was also told that it doesn't pay to go to 1080 yet because cable only puts out 720 anyway. I don't remember which one ours is though. Clutched Jetted, boyesen reed petals, boost bottle, 98xc carbs slides, 1371 needles, gutted air box Homeade 7 1/2" riser Homeade suspension drop brackets shortened and blackened windshield powermadd handguards 144 conversion, tracks usa extensions, custom tunnel extension and rear bumper, IQ flap, 1.25" track Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 4:38 PM Post #12
	MNSLEDNECK56308 Senior Member MNSLEDNECK56308 done working on trailer for the night! Updated Thursday at 10:44 PM 2710 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: January 12th 2004 Location: ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 1043
	I'm getting rid of overpriced charter cable and going with directv. Will be getting the HD package Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 5:28 PM Post #13
	Parasitic_Whim Advanced Member 1955 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 6th 2004 Location: Freeport, IL, USA Current Sled: '89 Yamaha Exciter 580
	My recommendation: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/olspage.jsp?...5216782035 Samsung 46" 1080P LCD with 120hz refresh rate. Best resolution and best refresh rate currently available, currently the latest and greatest. Sony gets most of the press when it comes to LCD TVs, but Samsung is the best. I used to sell TVs, and I saw a lot more broken Sony TVs come back to the store than broken Samsung TVs. "you kept trying to make scrambled eggs with 3 hardboiled ones." "Just wondering why in an apartment full of stoners there is half a waffle in the TRASH CAN. get ur s**t together man" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 5:47 PM Post #14
	STEVE650 future dad 1997 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 6th 2005 Location: magog, québec, Canada
	Quote originally posted by Parasitic_Whim Sony gets most of the press when it comes to LCD TVs, but Samsung is the best. I used to sell TVs, and I saw a lot more broken Sony TVs come back to the store than broken Samsung TVs. Thanks for the input dude! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 6:01 PM Post #15
	snopro879 Average Member 758 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 29th 2003 Location: Wellston, MI, USA Current Sled: 00' SnoPro/01' SRX 700 2008-2009 Miles: none yet
	DLP on a digital signal looks amazing. If you live in the city where the Best Buy's and Circuit City's use cable signal...any big screen seems to look crappy. I seen a DLP when they first came out, it was a clip of this guy singing, and I could swear it was a guy standing there with a TV frame around his head...it looked that real. I haven't really looked into plasma and LCD TV's though, so DLP is the only input I have. Also, DLP TV's weigh a lot less than a conventional flat screen. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 6:24 PM Post #16
	Jerkyking The voice of Common Sense... 713 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 15th 2007 Location: Saint Ignace, Michigan, USA Current Sled: 1998 Indy Trail 2008-2009 Miles: 331
	At 8 feet anything over a 42" would be a bit much. I really hit Consumer reports before I went to a flat screen(s). Two years ago Vizio had a great rating and I really like it. The 32" Toshiba we put in the bedroom is great too. Also remember LCDs are great for bright rooms. Plasma's work better in dark rooms. 1997 Indy Trail Touring 1998 Indy Trail 2007 Honda Rancher ES 4x4 Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 6:50 PM Post #17
	Rubi Advanced Member 1018 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 1st 2007 Location: Alexandria, MN, USA Current Sled: 2000 XCSP 600 2008-2009 Miles: 1071
	Hey Darin, let me give you a referral card for DirectTV. I think you get a better deal, and I get some money off my bill for awhile for referring you. I'd go over to Cullens and see what they've got. I like the deal I got with them for an extended service plan. If you don't use the warranty, you get an instore credit for the full amount of the warranty after the warranty expires. I got my HD TV five years ago, and now I'm going to Cullens to buy a refrigerator with my credit from my extended warranty! 1990 Indy 400 (Slightly modded with welded tunnel cracks and various used Indy parts from models throughout the 90's) 2006 Stihl Chainsaw 1980's Vintage Lawnboy Lawnmower 2005 Husqvarna Weed Whacker (It sucks to rewind the string, but that 31cc motor sure is torquey!) 2000 Polaris XCSP Edge 600 (1.5" Track, 22x40 gearing, Aaen exhaust, Student Driver pivot riser package) 2008 RMK 600 144" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 10th 2008 at 8:16 PM  [ Modified November 10th 2008 at 8:18 PM ] Post #18
	the_hog Builder/Owner of a real MOD sled! 1844 Posts Group: Members Member Since: November 12th 2003 Location: Eastern MT/Western ND, USA Current Sled: CMX/PSI Mod, 01 SRX 2008-2009 Miles: 14.5
	Vizio all the way if you are looking for the best bang for your buck. I have a 32" Vizio 720p and love it. The new Vizio XVT series rivals the Sony XBR's and are about half the price. The new XVT's have a 120hz refresh rate like the Sammie Whim posted but is around $200 cheaper. 1200 WC coming soon Rating: +1 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 11th 2008 at 8:10 AM Post #19
	MNSLEDNECK56308 Senior Member MNSLEDNECK56308 done working on trailer for the night! Updated Thursday at 10:44 PM 2710 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: January 12th 2004 Location: ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 1043
	rubi, i'm signing up for direct as my charter is ending on the 13th! Drop it off if you wish, if you remember were i live, behind eagles club. but it in my mail box the under slot!!!! I'm going to head to cullens and take a peak at TV's as well. Thanks Parasitic for the link that one looks like a good deal! thanks for all the input, I have been out of the loop on TV's for awhile, as i don't watch that much, but we are getting the kids a WII for xmas and thought they should have a decent tv to play on! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 11th 2008 at 8:32 AM Post #20
	pigboy banned 3107 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 23rd 2002 Location: hermantown, mn, USA Current Sled: 1997 XLTsp
	DLP's are nice is your main concern is size vs. price. I feel that your sacraficing quantity over size though. Con's - cheap. Pro's - bad viewing angle, not as bright, over-scanned, use lot's of power. When comparing LCD vs. Plasma: You'd be suprised to find out the screens that all the manuafactures use come from only a handful of suppliers. So to me, the decsion comes down to the details in the set. As PW said, look at the contrast ratio, refresh rate, resolution, and other set features such as number of hdmi inputs, usb input, camera card inputs, etc... Of course there is the final factor and that the defect rate of the manufacturer. That part I'm not up on. Good luck and happy viewing. I reject your reality and substitute my own. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 11th 2008 at 8:36 AM  [ Modified November 11th 2008 at 8:37 AM ] Post #21
	arcticcatf5 Junior 537 Posts Group: Members Member Since: April 13th 2007 Location: Boston, NY, USA Current Sled: 2003 F5 Sno-Pro 2008-2009 Miles: None
	theres nothing wrong with vizio but i have always owned a sony and liked them. they are a bit more expensive but i believe to last longer also. “Love is like racing across the frozen tundra on a snowmobile which flips over, trapping you underneath. At night, the ice-weasels come.” Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 12th 2008 at 11:04 AM Post #22
	polarisfreak08
	i just got the brand new Samsung 42" 120hz flat panel plasma hdtv from best buy for 400.00 my friend got it for me. Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 12th 2008 at 2:10 PM  [ Modified November 12th 2008 at 2:11 PM ] Post #23
	Parasitic_Whim Advanced Member 1955 Posts Group: Members Member Since: December 6th 2004 Location: Freeport, IL, USA Current Sled: '89 Yamaha Exciter 580
	Like Pigboy said, there are only a handful of LCD and Plasma screen manufacturers (4 last time I checked). Almost all of them are rated for a 40,000 half-life. Basically it will take 40,000 hours of being on before the screen deteriorate to the point that half the pixels are half as bright. I'll do the math for you . . . assume that you watch it for an average of 4 hours every day, the screen is good for 27 years and 145 days before half the pixels are half as bright as they were when you bought it. I dunno about you guys, but I doubt I'll ever own a TV that long. The difference between brand names is the tuners and control electronics, those are the first to cause problems. That's where brand quality comes into play. "you kept trying to make scrambled eggs with 3 hardboiled ones." "Just wondering why in an apartment full of stoners there is half a waffle in the TRASH CAN. get ur s**t together man" Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 13th 2008 at 11:55 PM Post #24
	ludvic Average Member 636 Posts Group: Members Member Since: January 3rd 2004 Location: Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
	Just to be different here, I have two 50" Samsung Plasma's in my house. One is two years old and the other is 1 month old. You will be hard pressed to find an LCD that has the contrast, colors or the ability to display fast moving objetcs like a Plasma. If you watch sports and can handle the "pixilation" and "artifacts" that even the best 120hz LCD's have then go for an LCD. With the current technology Plasma still has the best picture and the most similar picture to the CRT's that we are all used to.I agree the LCD will eventually kill Plasma's but until the newly released 240 hz or faster LCD panel's gain main stream acceptance and come down in price there is no beter value than a Plasma. My new Panel has a filter bright screen and the glare problem that my first Plasma had is virtually gone. As for games, etc. my first Plasma did have some minor burn in that disappeared after some regular TV watching vs. the new set that has none that I have ever seen. As for the 60,000 hours that the manufacturors claim their panels will last that is probably true. It's more likely that some other component like a power supply priced at $500 will fail and make the set not worth fixing regardless of who made it. As for 1080P vs. 720P unless you plan on watching lots of Blue ray Discs (thats the only place you can get 1080P content) remember that all North American HD Tv is only broadcated in 720P and there are no plans to change that. In summary, my advice is go buy a 720P Plasma for the cheapest price (50" for under $1000) you can find. Invest the rest of your money in HD programing and enjoy. At best your TV might last 5-7 years before it goes out on garbage day at which time the technology will be very different and you can go buy something new. I'm not in the TV business but spend alot of time scouring the net for info. Good Luck! "It's not what you ride - but having something to ride" 2004 XCSP 700 2001 XCSP 800 - SOLD 1994 XCR 440 Liquid - Xtra 10 rear skid (retired and sold) 1983 Yamaha Bravo 250 (for the kids) 2006 Yamaha Kodiak 450 2006 Mini Quad (50cc) for the kids (One for each) Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit

	November 14th 2008 at 8:00 AM Post #25
	MNSLEDNECK56308 Senior Member MNSLEDNECK56308 done working on trailer for the night! Updated Thursday at 10:44 PM 2710 Posts Group: Moderators Member Since: January 12th 2004 Location: ALEXANDRIA, MN, USA 2008-2009 Miles: 1043
	Thanks ludvic, very helpful info in the search!!!!!! I have no plans for a blu ray since i hate watching movies, unless they are sled flicks! Rating: 0 Quick Edit Full Edit