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As with the majority of posts, this is another one of those: "I CAN'T DECIDE" posts. Here's what I have and what I'm trying to do.
I currently have a Hitachi 51UWX20B CRT/RPTV. It's about 6-7 years old. Professionally calibrated and actually still looks really good. But; almost everything thing I've read; including forum posts; most people say that even though my CRT/RPTV is at the top of it's game and couldn't look much better; that a newer model LCD/Plasma would still be a really good improvement. Here I am asking about LCD. I will ask the same question however in the Plasma forum or the Flat Panel generic forum.
Now; contrary to what some people say about size; I sit between 12-14 feet away, and the current 51" is great. Could it be nicer if it was bigger? Probably. But it's not a problem. So; here's the LCD choices I've come up with. First; let me say that I'm not impressed with the Sony's at all. Especially for the price. Mitsubishi is definitely a PRICE HOG. Sharp's black level sucks (Unless you get into the uber high model range. Still not that great).
So; I like the idea of the LN52A650. I like the picture on it. The price is a little high; but I can get it for about $1899.99. I've read/heard that the quality of the picture on it and the 750/850 are pretty much the same. You're just paying extra for nice things on the higher models that I don't need.
The other choice; from what I've read and the great price; is the Vizio 47" XVT. Now I've never really been a low budget manufacturer buyer, but the XVT seems to definitely have so good things about it. The $600 difference in price is also compelling. I'm really concerned however if going from the 51" CRT/RPTV to a 47" is going to seem drastic? Also; it appears Vizio is coming out with a 55" 240hz model in the summer. I really hat to wait; because it is a "BIG BOY TOY" and I'm impatient; but I also do want to buy something I will really regret.
Thanks for any suggestions. I will be asking a similar question about The Vizio 50" plasma model compared to the Panasonic 85 and 800u models. Thanks again. Mike.....
I currently have a Hitachi 51UWX20B CRT/RPTV. It's about 6-7 years old. Professionally calibrated and actually still looks really good. But; almost everything thing I've read; including forum posts; most people say that even though my CRT/RPTV is at the top of it's game and couldn't look much better; that a newer model LCD/Plasma would still be a really good improvement. Here I am asking about LCD. I will ask the same question however in the Plasma forum or the Flat Panel generic forum.
Now; contrary to what some people say about size; I sit between 12-14 feet away, and the current 51" is great. Could it be nicer if it was bigger? Probably. But it's not a problem. So; here's the LCD choices I've come up with. First; let me say that I'm not impressed with the Sony's at all. Especially for the price. Mitsubishi is definitely a PRICE HOG. Sharp's black level sucks (Unless you get into the uber high model range. Still not that great).
So; I like the idea of the LN52A650. I like the picture on it. The price is a little high; but I can get it for about $1899.99. I've read/heard that the quality of the picture on it and the 750/850 are pretty much the same. You're just paying extra for nice things on the higher models that I don't need.
The other choice; from what I've read and the great price; is the Vizio 47" XVT. Now I've never really been a low budget manufacturer buyer, but the XVT seems to definitely have so good things about it. The $600 difference in price is also compelling. I'm really concerned however if going from the 51" CRT/RPTV to a 47" is going to seem drastic? Also; it appears Vizio is coming out with a 55" 240hz model in the summer. I really hat to wait; because it is a "BIG BOY TOY" and I'm impatient; but I also do want to buy something I will really regret.
Thanks for any suggestions. I will be asking a similar question about The Vizio 50" plasma model compared to the Panasonic 85 and 800u models. Thanks again. Mike.....