[ChrisDennis]

I recently purchased a 37" Vizio VW model and am disappointed in a few areas. One problem I have is the viewing angle doesn't seem real good. Which brand(s) are the best in this aspect? I need to stay under $600 (and I may need to go to a 32" as the 37" size seems to cause my wife to have motion sickness..but at least that will allow for a higher quality unit) and have considered: Panisonic lx85, Sammy 450, toshiba (not sure of model), or a VO series Vizio. Others?


Thanks

 

[ChrisDennis]

Forgot to mention the LGs

 

[ChrisDennis]

No thoughts?

 

[MechanicalMan]

Panasonic definitely has the best that I've seen. Unfortunately, the 2008 models are discontinued (apparently), and they've shot up in price recently from retailers that still have stock. But AFAIK, that is the best choice if you require good horizontal viewing angles. You can still find the TC-32LZ85 for under $600, but it was available for under $500 until just a couple weeks ago.

 

[motogp]

another 200 you could get a toshiba525u 40inches. if you dont know what a 525u is, google it.

 

[ChrisDennis]



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Originally Posted by MechanicalMan /forum/post/15481104


Panasonic definitely has the best that I've seen. Unfortunately, the 2008 models are discontinued (apparently), and they've shot up in price recently from retailers that still have stock. But AFAIK, that is the best choice if you require good horizontal viewing angles. You can still find the TC-32LZ85 for under $600, but it was available for under $500 until just a couple weeks ago.

thanks for the info. a retailer has one locally for 550. I'll check it out.

 

[Terminader]

My 52" (GV52FHD) and 42" (VU42LF) from last year have excellent side angle viewing. Perhaps the panel for that model isn't very good. Have you looked at the Vizio XVT series?

 

[ultralight1]

I think for maximum viewing angle, you'll want IPS LCDS which the Panasonic 32 and 37 are. But yes, prices shot up.


UL

 

[glaufman]

What's IPS?

 

[MechanicalMan]



Quote:
Originally Posted by glaufman /forum/post/15483334


What's IPS?

http://www.ips-alpha.co.jp/en/technology/ips.html

 

[dougeee]

I second the Panasonic choice, and great all around flat panels.

 

[Numbacrunch]



Quote:
Originally Posted by dougeee /forum/post/15483684


I second the Panasonic choice, and great all around flat panels.

+1


I have the Panasonic 32LX700 (matte screen - 2007 edition) and also the Toshiba 52XV545u. The Toshiba is inferior by a wide margin to the Panny.


Too bad they don't make the IPS Alpha Provectus panel in a larger size than 37 inches. If it were available in a 50-52 inch model, I would have that rather than the Toshiba.