Hi guys, haven't been around for a looong time, but I come before you, to humbly ask for honest opinions, read on!
We just closed on another house, bigger, better, and now I will finally have my own gameroom/tech cave.
I need to first, get another TV, we already have three flat panels (50 inch in kids gameroom, a 32 in our master bedroom and another 32 for the living room) so I still need another one for myself.
Here are the requirements:
50 to 60 inches.
Under a grand.
TV will be connected, for sure, to a PS3, and my HTPC (for watcing 1080p movies and general PC use, and to play my MAME games).
Such TV doesn't have to have killer audio since I already have a nice soundbar and sub.
And now some questions for y'all:
Regarding Smart TV's, should I consider one or get me a Roku 3?
Most importantly......LED or Plasma? Obviously I like the best picture quality possible, my only concerns are longevity and power usage.
This TV will be used just by me, an hour or so after work and longer sessions on weekends.
So, yeah, if I can get opinions first on the LED or plasma debate and regarding Smart TV or Roku 3, then I'd like to hear about what models to consider.
Here in Texas I have the following retailers close by:
Best Buy
Fry's Electronics
Conn's
Micro Center
Sears.
Thanks in advance.
I almost forgot, 3D is not a requirement.
We just closed on another house, bigger, better, and now I will finally have my own gameroom/tech cave.
I need to first, get another TV, we already have three flat panels (50 inch in kids gameroom, a 32 in our master bedroom and another 32 for the living room) so I still need another one for myself.
Here are the requirements:
50 to 60 inches.
Under a grand.
TV will be connected, for sure, to a PS3, and my HTPC (for watcing 1080p movies and general PC use, and to play my MAME games).
Such TV doesn't have to have killer audio since I already have a nice soundbar and sub.
And now some questions for y'all:
Regarding Smart TV's, should I consider one or get me a Roku 3?
Most importantly......LED or Plasma? Obviously I like the best picture quality possible, my only concerns are longevity and power usage.
This TV will be used just by me, an hour or so after work and longer sessions on weekends.
So, yeah, if I can get opinions first on the LED or plasma debate and regarding Smart TV or Roku 3, then I'd like to hear about what models to consider.
Here in Texas I have the following retailers close by:
Best Buy
Fry's Electronics
Conn's
Micro Center
Sears.
Thanks in advance.
I almost forgot, 3D is not a requirement.