[riccof]

So after about 5 years my 42' Panasonic Plasma has bitten the dust and is now in need of replacing... I did alot of research prior to buying that particular TV but since then there's been so many changes with TV's and I feel kind of out of the loop with everything now so I was hoping to get some advice about which TV to purchase next.

So I'm preferably looking for a 46" screen, doesn't have to be 3D and am looking to spend not too much, probably max $1200. I usually watch sports/blu-rays and play PS3 on it.

So if anyone has any advice about a good TV that will fit my needs, I'd really appreciate it.

Thanks

[02em2]

I have never purchased anything from these guys but I hear good things about Openbox.ca (http://openbox.ca/), you can give them a try

[roastpuff]

Let me see what I can find at work. We had a good sale on a Sony XBR 909 last week.
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[Manic!]

You want LCD or Plasma? I would just go with another Panny.

[riccof]

Thanks roastpuff

I'm haven't really decided Plasma or LCD or even LED yet. I've kind of been out of the loop for a while so I'm not too sure if the pros/cons of each have changed in the last few years.

That's kind of why I'm just seeking advice from others right now. So I guess Im' not too particularly biased to either one right now.

[taylor192]

Plasma's are still cheaper.
If you watch any SD (aka not HD) TV then plasma is the only choice.
If you play a lot of video games or Bluray, LCD/LED is fantastic.
The high frequency (480Hz) LCD/LED TVs make the picture look almost 3D which is really cool for video games and sports, yet really weird for shows and movies.

[Manic!]

Plasmas still have the best blacks
side lit LED LCD's are thinner but that's about it.
Back lit LED LCD's have great black levels but cost a lot more than plasmas.

Down side to Plasmas is the heat and the glare but glare has been reduced from older generations.

[gars]

Yeah, LCD's still work better in a room that daylight comes into. Plasma's are great for SD, yes, and also for dark rooms.

[Manic!]

A buddy and me just went TV shopping and he picked up a Panny 50 inch 1080P for $769 plus taxes from FS and got 1/2 off a stand.

I think it was this model but the price at the store was $799. Panasonic 50" 1080p Plasma HDTV (TCP50S30) : 50" - 59" Plasma TVs - Future Shop (http://www.futureshop.ca/en-CA/product/panasonic-panasonic-50-1080p-plasma-hdtv-tcp50s30-tcp50s30/10167652.aspx?path=4b012121517588b11c9092ba7655fdf aen02)