Opinions on these LCD HDTVs

dubc35 · 04-06-2007, 11:50 AM

The 27" crt needs to go soon and I've been looking at these two models. I'm going to be using it for hdtv (cable), ps3 and blu-ray movies so I want 1080p. Plus if I'm going to buy an expensive TV I want it to have the most up to date HD.

Any recommendations on the following? Stay away? Great? Meh? Or are there other brands/models I should look at? (must be 1080p and have 2 or more hdmi inputs)

Sharp LC-42D62U
42" AQUOS™ 1080p LCD HDTV
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-AXSciIS...284LC42D62#Tab

Samsung LN-T4061F
40" 1080p LCD HDTV
http://www.crutchfield.com/S-AXSciIS...305LNT4061#Tab

I know I can get better prices than Crutchfield. I'm just using their website for research now.

Thanks for your help, my first post here too.

borromini · 04-07-2007, 09:15 AM

Since you don't mention budget restrictions...I would recommend you throw the Sony 40XBR2 in to the mix.

s2mikey · 04-07-2007, 10:10 AM

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Originally Posted by borromini

Since you don't mention budget restrictions...I would recommend you throw the Sony 40XBR2 in to the mix.

Yeah, or at least the KDL-V2500 which I thought looked really good when I was shopping and is priced right too.

Also, I tried a Sharp 42D62U for a few weeks and took it back due to lousy off-angle viewing, I mean like reminiscent of an old RPTV kind of bad. It was a good set otherwise though and I love my 32" Sharp so maybe I got a bad one??? Just something to look for.

scottbrown77 · 04-07-2007, 11:02 AM

The sammy 4061 has the best picture. It is the newest model just released. sound ??? from the bottom of the tv. The 4066 and 4065 are even better. The sharp and the Sony are dated. Sharps new models are 92s, not 62s.

dubc35 · 04-07-2007, 07:43 PM

lol, well unfortunately there is some budget restriction; $2k max but I'd prefer to stay around $1500. I know I'm kind of limited for 1080p in that range.

The 40" Sony KDL-40V2500 looks pretty good.

I'll check out the newer Sharps. Sound doesn't really matter since I'll be using my 5.1 system.

Thanks for the help

borromini · 04-08-2007, 09:20 AM

It always helps to state your budget when posting these types of question.

dubc35 · 04-08-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by borromini

It always helps to state your budget when posting these types of question.

Sorry, I did in my last post.

I checked out the sharp, sony and sammy today in person. I like the Sammy, Sharp not so much. The Sony (kdl 40v2500) looked good but not enough to justify paying more than the sammy IMO.

So I'm probably going to go with the Samsung (LN-T4061F). It was listed at $1,999 at Video Only. I have seen some ~$1,730 prices on the web but I'm not sure I want to hassle with delivery and stuff. I've never heard of most of the sites too. In the event something goes wrong I might be screwed or have to pay a ton to exchange/return it.

E55 KEV · 04-10-2007, 01:45 PM

the replacement for the Sony 40V2500 is coming. It is the 40V3000.

superman007 · 04-11-2007, 12:54 AM

Anyone purchased the Samsung LN-T4061F 40" 1080p LCD HDTV?
I had it for 2 weeks now and wondering if wiselink supports sdhc

dubc35 · 04-13-2007, 08:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by E55 KEV

the replacement for the Sony 40V2500 is coming. It is the 40V3000.

Yeah, I saw that online. I might wait until it comes out and buy it, or buy the 2500 on clearance.

paulc · 04-13-2007, 10:55 AM

Isn't the 4061 one of the 2007 models??

RedSIinPA · 04-13-2007, 12:23 PM

For what it's worth, my Sharp has been utterly problem free and is a slightly older model. I'm considering picking up a 47" model in a few months. 32" was a little small. I like the 47"-50". I agree you should throw Sony's competition into the mix. If you're already settled on LCD technology, head on over to the local drooling spot (what I call the nice showrooms in my area) and do some sightseeing. I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of the manufacturer's you're looking at.

04-06-2007, 11:50 AM	#1
dubc35 What is HD? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	Opinions on these LCD HDTVs The 27" crt needs to go soon and I've been looking at these two models. I'm going to be using it for hdtv (cable), ps3 and blu-ray movies so I want 1080p. Plus if I'm going to buy an expensive TV I want it to have the most up to date HD. Any recommendations on the following? Stay away? Great? Meh? Or are there other brands/models I should look at? (must be 1080p and have 2 or more hdmi inputs) Sharp LC-42D62U 42" AQUOS™ 1080p LCD HDTV http://www.crutchfield.com/S-AXSciIS...284LC42D62#Tab Samsung LN-T4061F 40" 1080p LCD HDTV http://www.crutchfield.com/S-AXSciIS...305LNT4061#Tab I know I can get better prices than Crutchfield. I'm just using their website for research now. Thanks for your help, my first post here too.

04-07-2007, 09:15 AM	#2
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	Since you don't mention budget restrictions...I would recommend you throw the Sony 40XBR2 in to the mix. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

04-08-2007, 09:20 AM	#6
borromini HT Frontiersman Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Northern California Posts: 9,825	It always helps to state your budget when posting these types of question. __________________ "I'd rather have a bottle in front of me than a frontal lobotomy"

04-10-2007, 01:45 PM	#8
E55 KEV High Definition is the definition of life. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Washington D.C. Posts: 1,032	the replacement for the Sony 40V2500 is coming. It is the 40V3000. __________________ My Website www.E55AMG.com

04-07-2007, 11:02 AM	#4
scottbrown77 Samsung LN-S3251D Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Downingtown, PA 19335 Posts: 188	The sammy 4061 has the best picture. It is the newest model just released. sound ??? from the bottom of the tv. The 4066 and 4065 are even better. The sharp and the Sony are dated. Sharps new models are 92s, not 62s.

04-07-2007, 07:43 PM	#5
dubc35 What is HD? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 4	lol, well unfortunately there is some budget restriction; $2k max but I'd prefer to stay around $1500. I know I'm kind of limited for 1080p in that range. The 40" Sony KDL-40V2500 looks pretty good. I'll check out the newer Sharps. Sound doesn't really matter since I'll be using my 5.1 system. Thanks for the help

04-11-2007, 12:54 AM	#9
superman007 What is HD? Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1	Anyone purchased the Samsung LN-T4061F 40" 1080p LCD HDTV? I had it for 2 weeks now and wondering if wiselink supports sdhc

04-13-2007, 10:55 AM	#11
paulc Very Grizzled Vet of 1 yr Join Date: May 2006 Location: New York City Posts: 1,764	Isn't the 4061 one of the 2007 models??

04-13-2007, 12:23 PM	#12
RedSIinPA hd junkie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Outside Phila. Age: 31 Posts: 899	For what it's worth, my Sharp has been utterly problem free and is a slightly older model. I'm considering picking up a 47" model in a few months. 32" was a little small. I like the 47"-50". I agree you should throw Sony's competition into the mix. If you're already settled on LCD technology, head on over to the local drooling spot (what I call the nice showrooms in my area) and do some sightseeing. I don't think you'll be disappointed with any of the manufacturer's you're looking at.