Sharp Aquos LC-37GP1U or LG

Captain Pickle · 07-04-2009, 09:14 PM

I'm having trouble deciding between a few HDTVs. I do not know much.

Here are the three I am looking at:

37" Sharp Aquos LC-37GP1U for $700 + No Tax + Free Shipping
Found on Adorama

32" LG 32LG70 for $600 + No Tax + Free Shipping
Found on Buy

32" LG 32LF11 for $530 + $35.77 Tax + $42.36 Shipping= $608.12
Found on Bestbuy

Apparently since I am a new account I cannot post links. That sucks, but from what I have posted I hope you can find the website. I really hope this doesn't deter someone from helping me out.

Maybe you can tell, but this is what I am looking for:
32" - 37"
1080p
2x or more HDMI
1x PC-Input
$700 max budget

Are any of these here a good deal? I am mainly looking at the Sharp Aquos, but it the absolute most I am willing to spend. Are any of these three just better than the others? I know the difference of the sizes, and that you shouldn't use contrast ratio (dynamic) to compare. So I am having trouble deciding which one is best.

I will be using the HDTV to play 360 and PS3 games, as well as watch blu-ray movies from my PS3.

Thanks for any help!

Captain Pickle · 07-04-2009, 09:27 PM

How do I read every sticky EXCEPT for the one in all caps? Oh boy...Anyways, sorry for being stupid but here we go:

1. How far away will you be from the display when watching it?
Five to Six feet.

2. What TV will it be replacing (i.e. 27" tube TV, etc)
27" SDTV, ironically enough.

3. What will you be watching on it (i.e. 1/3 movies, 1/3 TV shows, 1/6 Sports, 1/6 gaming console, etc)
5/6 Video Games (PS3 and X360), 1/12 Blu-Ray Movies, 1/12 TV

4. Will a computer be connected to use the display as a monitor? If so, what percent of the time?
If I decide to live in a dorm. If so, 50% most likely. I would like a PC-input.

5. Will you be getting a Blu-ray player to watch movies and will you be getting any HD service from cable/sat, or will you just be watching SD programming, and upscaling SD DVD player?
PS3 Blu-Ray player, SD Cable service (Do some channels still broadcast in HD? Like ESPN usually says 'Available in HD', but they also have their ESPNHD channel)

6. Are you looking for the best in class display, the best bargain display, or best bang for the buck in the middle display?
Best bang for the buck in the middle display

7. What is the room lighting situation? (i.e. can you control the lighting? Can you use light blocking blinds, etc to control it?)
No windows are in the room that the TV will be in.

8. What is your budget range?
$700 or less.

Captain Pickle · 07-05-2009, 11:55 AM

I just found out that I could get $20 through Bing Cashback on the Aquos. Anybody have something to say? Thanks.

Captain Pickle · 07-05-2009, 05:50 PM

I saw a Samsung 42Inch 720p Plasma for the same price:
On amazon search for: PN42B450

Do plasmas really have .001ms response time? Should I get the lcd for 1080p?

**PFC5** · 07-05-2009, 05:55 PM

Plasmas have virtually zero video lag and have worked best for me with gaming. I would choose a 720p plasma over most 1080p LCDs myself, especially if gaming is a priority.

Captain Pickle · 07-05-2009, 05:59 PM

It will be gaming almost every time it is turned on. My only problem is getting over the "720p / 1080p" hump. Nobody has been able to explain it to me besides saying that "you can't tell the difference".

Like I said PS3 Blu-Ray, so sometimes I would be watching Blu-Rays which output in 1080p right? And isn't 720p quite dated now? I would have to drop another $200 or so for a 1080p plasma, and I can't do that.

07-04-2009, 09:14 PM	#1
Captain Pickle Captain Pickles Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	Sharp Aquos LC-37GP1U or LG I'm having trouble deciding between a few HDTVs. I do not know much. Here are the three I am looking at: 37" Sharp Aquos LC-37GP1U for $700 + No Tax + Free Shipping Found on Adorama 32" LG 32LG70 for $600 + No Tax + Free Shipping Found on Buy 32" LG 32LF11 for $530 + $35.77 Tax + $42.36 Shipping= $608.12 Found on Bestbuy Apparently since I am a new account I cannot post links. That sucks, but from what I have posted I hope you can find the website. I really hope this doesn't deter someone from helping me out. Maybe you can tell, but this is what I am looking for: 32" - 37" 1080p 2x or more HDMI 1x PC-Input $700 max budget Are any of these here a good deal? I am mainly looking at the Sharp Aquos, but it the absolute most I am willing to spend. Are any of these three just better than the others? I know the difference of the sizes, and that you shouldn't use contrast ratio (dynamic) to compare. So I am having trouble deciding which one is best. I will be using the HDTV to play 360 and PS3 games, as well as watch blu-ray movies from my PS3. Thanks for any help!

07-04-2009, 09:27 PM	#2
Captain Pickle Captain Pickles Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 5	How do I read every sticky EXCEPT for the one in all caps? Oh boy...Anyways, sorry for being stupid but here we go: 1. How far away will you be from the display when watching it? Five to Six feet. 2. What TV will it be replacing (i.e. 27" tube TV, etc) 27" SDTV, ironically enough. 3. What will you be watching on it (i.e. 1/3 movies, 1/3 TV shows, 1/6 Sports, 1/6 gaming console, etc) 5/6 Video Games (PS3 and X360), 1/12 Blu-Ray Movies, 1/12 TV 4. Will a computer be connected to use the display as a monitor? If so, what percent of the time? If I decide to live in a dorm. If so, 50% most likely. I would like a PC-input. 5. Will you be getting a Blu-ray player to watch movies and will you be getting any HD service from cable/sat, or will you just be watching SD programming, and upscaling SD DVD player? PS3 Blu-Ray player, SD Cable service (Do some channels still broadcast in HD? Like ESPN usually says 'Available in HD', but they also have their ESPNHD channel) 6. Are you looking for the best in class display, the best bargain display, or best bang for the buck in the middle display? Best bang for the buck in the middle display 7. What is the room lighting situation? (i.e. can you control the lighting? Can you use light blocking blinds, etc to control it?) No windows are in the room that the TV will be in. 8. What is your budget range? $700 or less. Last edited by Captain Pickle; 07-04-2009 at 09:49 PM.

07-05-2009, 05:55 PM	#5
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