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Belly35
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Nov 26, 2011 10:27pm
I’m going to place a new TV over the fireplace.
I want a flat screen and I want the best for the money.
The area where the TV can go is 72 length x 48 height (the width of the TV is not a factor) it will be wall mounted.
First question should I go with a LED?
Second what would be your suggest of a brand name? What is IYO the best bang for the buck?
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Ironman92
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Nov 26, 2011 10:30pm
I like Samsung
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believer
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Nov 26, 2011 10:38pm
Well, Belly since you are apparently made of money, go Samsung LED 55". Only $1,100 at Best Buy.
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Pick6
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Nov 26, 2011 10:43pm
from my experience. samsung has great picture, and terrible volume.
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ernest_t_bass
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Nov 26, 2011 10:46pm
Go Zenith, 13".
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UANyg
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Nov 26, 2011 10:58pm
In my opinion from my experience, unless you are a huge TV geek (really into high quality, nerdy about resolution and stuff), the price is the best way of choosing. I have an Insignia LCD which is some cheaper TV from Best Buy. It is a 32", 1080p resolution and looks great. Are there better TV's out there? Yes. Any that I would actually notice big differences (besides size)? Nope.
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Ironman92
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Nov 26, 2011 11:09pm
My Samsung HD 46inch 1080 120Hz is GREAT for sports.
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justincredible
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Nov 26, 2011 11:42pm
Panasonic plasma. Like a boss.

Best Buy had a 50" Panny plasma for $599. Not sure if it was just yesterday or all weekend.
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Sonofanump
Nov 27, 2011 8:26am
How hot does it get over your fireplace, I'd be concerned about the thing melting.
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karen lotz
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Nov 27, 2011 10:24am
justincredible;988676 wrote:Panasonic plasma. Like a boss.

Best Buy had a 50" Panny plasma for $599. Not sure if it was just yesterday or all weekend.
hmmmm
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wghfan
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Nov 27, 2011 10:58am
65" Panasonic Plasma. Don't cheat yourself with anything smaller.
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Belly35
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Nov 27, 2011 11:03am
believer;988570 wrote:Well, Belly since you are apparently made of money, go Samsung LED 55". Only $1,100 at Best Buy.
Not made of money, made money (hard work, long hour and risk)

Buy and shop wise I can get a TV for 24 months same as cash if we make double paymnet paid for in 1/2 the time nothing out of pocket before Christmas.
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Belly35
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Nov 27, 2011 11:06am
Sonofanump;988877 wrote:How hot does it get over your fireplace, I'd be concerned about the thing melting.
Not a problem the hearth ? is 48 in opening sending heat out into the room and the mantle is 12 wide between the top of the hearth and the placement of the TV is 3 feet or more
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bases_loaded
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Nov 27, 2011 11:25am
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Tiger2003
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Nov 27, 2011 12:01pm
Belly if you got a Best Buy credit card anything $899 and above you get 36 months no interest.
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adog
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Nov 27, 2011 12:43pm
Vizio...............last TV made in the good ole US of A
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sportchampps
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Nov 27, 2011 1:13pm
Sears has the panasonic on sale for 699 and I know they had some in stock yesterday. The best currently out there are the LEDs but it's hard to notice the difference
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Belly35
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Nov 27, 2011 2:20pm
Tiger2003;988996 wrote:Belly if you got a Best Buy credit card anything $899 and above you get 36 months no interest.
The wife has a Best Buy card
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Belly35
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Nov 27, 2011 2:25pm
I'm going with the Samsung 55" LED The store is sending out someone to look the install
we will see what bthey think. I'm having a fire in the fireplace now to see the varation in temp on the brick and surrounding area
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Steel Valley Football
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Nov 27, 2011 6:04pm
I seriously hope people don't really say "Panny" when referring to the brand Panasonic.
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said_aouita
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Nov 27, 2011 6:53pm
UANyg;988591 wrote:In my opinion from my experience, unless you are a huge TV geek (really into high quality, nerdy about resolution and stuff), the price is the best way of choosing..

Hope this helps.
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justincredible
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Nov 27, 2011 6:57pm
Steel Valley Football;989838 wrote:I seriously hope people don't really say "Panny" when referring to the brand Panasonic.
Why?

People refer to Chevrolet as Chevy.
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chicago510
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Nov 27, 2011 7:41pm
Steel Valley Football;989838 wrote:I seriously hope people don't really say "Panny" when referring to the brand Panasonic.
I call a transvestite a "Tranny"
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justincredible
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Nov 27, 2011 7:41pm
I call a hamstring a hammy.
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justincredible
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Nov 27, 2011 7:42pm
I will not, however, call a sandwich a sammy.