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Ytowngirlinfla

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Mar 7, 2012 8:14 PM
So I'm in the market for a tv. Looking at about 40" nothing super expensive just something cheaper for my bedroom to get me by playing xbox and streaming from my computer. I currently have a 22" vizio but I find it too small to play video games unless I'm sitting a few feet away. These are what I'm leaning towards. Any suggestions?

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004UETB20/ref=ox_sc_act_title_1?ie=UTF8&m=ATVPDKIKX0DER

TCL 40" LCD 349

or

Insignia 39" LCD for 329

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+39%26%2334%3B+Class+/+LCD+/+1080p+/+60Hz+/+HDTV/3689052.p?skuId=3689052&productCategoryId=abcat0101001&id=1218428153915

Both come with 2 year warranty. I would also go w/ a square trade warranty if I bought either of these.
Mar 7, 2012 8:14pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:16 PM
We have a couple small Insignia's and they are decent. I wouldn't not recommend one.
Mar 7, 2012 8:16pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:18 PM
justincredible;1108526 wrote:We have a couple small Insignia's and they are decent. I wouldn't not recommend one.
Double negative? You would or wouldn't recommend?
Mar 7, 2012 8:18pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:18 PM
The difference between TVs nowadays is so miniscule that you should just go for price point unless you're looking for something specific as far as internet connectivity or something like that.

Get the Insignia.
Mar 7, 2012 8:18pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:20 PM
Ytowngirlinfla;1108528 wrote:Double negative? You would or wouldn't recommend?
I wouldn't not recommend. Meaning I wouldn't say "don't buy one." I'm not usually one to recommend cheap electronics, but yeah, I'd have no problem buying another Insignia tv for a bedroom.
Mar 7, 2012 8:20pm
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gut

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Mar 7, 2012 8:21 PM
Is that double negative thing an absolute rule or just a general guideline? Because I know exactly what justin meant and it didn't strike me as odd or improper. I'm not sure how else he could say it. He wouldn't discourage you from buying one, I suppose?
Mar 7, 2012 8:21pm
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Ytowngirlinfla

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Mar 7, 2012 8:22 PM
gut;1108535 wrote:Is that double negative thing an absolute rule or just a general guideline? Because I know exactly what justin meant and it didn't strike me as odd or improper. I'm not sure how else he could say it. He wouldn't discourage you from buying one, I suppose?
I think I just read it too fast. Thanks Justin. I'll probably go with the Insignia even though I despise Best Buy for the price I just need something bigger to play MW3 on.
Mar 7, 2012 8:22pm
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Nick Mangold

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Mar 7, 2012 8:26 PM
gut;1108535 wrote:Is that double negative thing an absolute rule or just a general guideline? Because I know exactly what justin meant and it didn't strike me as odd or improper. I'm not sure how else he could say it. He wouldn't discourage you from buying one, I suppose?
Yeah, that was basically what I was getting at.
Mar 7, 2012 8:26pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:30 PM
That TCL is great for the money. I bought one for my cousin for his bar/poker room setup. Sadly, that is actually more than what I paid..it used to be 329
Mar 7, 2012 8:30pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:32 PM
wes_mantooth;1108548 wrote:That TCL is great for the money. I bought one for my cousin for his bar/poker room setup. Sadly, that is actually more than what I paid..it used to be 329
I agree also but the reviews are mostly good on Amazon BUT there have been a bunch of DOA's and the customer service from TCL is terrible. I'm torn. UGH! BTW the TCL has a samsung board so it's decent.
Mar 7, 2012 8:32pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:33 PM
Yeah, the one we got was fine. These cheaper sets don't have as great of contrast ratios...so the blacks aren't as dark. But for the money, it is a good tv.
Mar 7, 2012 8:33pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:47 PM
wes_mantooth;1108552 wrote:Yeah, the one we got was fine. These cheaper sets don't have as great of contrast ratios...so the blacks aren't as dark. But for the money, it is a good tv.
I may go look at the insignia tomorrow just to get a feel for how the picture looks because I'll assume it's close to the TCL.
Mar 7, 2012 8:47pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:48 PM
Get one that can take a kick!
Mar 7, 2012 8:48pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:50 PM
Just make sure if you have a BF/husband you make it clear between you two whose TV it is.
Mar 7, 2012 8:50pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:52 PM
Ytowngirlinfla;1108558 wrote:I may go look at the insignia tomorrow just to get a feel for how the picture looks because I'll assume it's close to the TCL.
yeah, I think Insignia rebrands lg panels(might be wrong though). Also, there is a spectre at walmart that people on slickdeals are clammering about
Mar 7, 2012 8:52pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:54 PM
Skyhook79;1108561 wrote:Just make sure if you have a BF/husband you make it clear between you two whose TV it is.
Oh my bf will know it's mine since I bought it haha. but we both watch the same stuff sports and streaming shows.
Mar 7, 2012 8:54pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:54 PM
Samsung rules
Mar 7, 2012 8:54pm
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Ytowngirlinfla

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Mar 7, 2012 8:54 PM
wes_mantooth;1108563 wrote:yeah, I think Insignia rebrands lg panels(might be wrong though). Also, there is a spectre at walmart that people on slickdeals are clammering about
Yeah I saw that one too but it's also ship to store and not available for pick up until next friday which by then I'll be back in Ohio.
Mar 7, 2012 8:54pm
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Mar 7, 2012 8:56 PM
wes_mantooth;1108563 wrote:yeah, I think Insignia rebrands lg panels(might be wrong though). Also, there is a spectre at walmart that people on slickdeals are clammering about
It depends. Insignia is just Best Buy's in house brands. Some of them are Samsung boards, some of them are Sony boards, some of them are LG boards. As for the panels.....most companies don't even manufacture the panels, just the boards.
Mar 7, 2012 8:56pm
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Mar 7, 2012 9:01 PM
Ytowngirlinfla;1108564 wrote:Oh my bf will know it's mine since I bought it haha. but we both watch the same stuff sports and streaming shows.
You don't live in a trailer Park do you?
Mar 7, 2012 9:01pm
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Mar 7, 2012 9:02 PM
Ok just don't let him back you up into it then!
Mar 7, 2012 9:02pm
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Mar 7, 2012 9:06 PM
Also, clearly label which Playstation is his, and which is yours. Some dudes can get pretty worked up over that.
Mar 7, 2012 9:06pm
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Ytowngirlinfla

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Mar 7, 2012 9:22 PM
Skyhook79;1108572 wrote:You don't live in a trailer Park do you?
Yeah I do. It costs $1500 a month.
Mar 7, 2012 9:22pm
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Mar 7, 2012 9:23 PM
Mooney44Cards;1108579 wrote:Also, clearly label which Playstation is his, and which is yours. Some dudes can get pretty worked up over that.
If he played PS3 I would dump him just for that. 360 all the way.
Mar 7, 2012 9:23pm
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Mar 7, 2012 9:24 PM
Ytowngirlinfla;1108596 wrote:If he played PS3 I would dump him just for that. 360 all the way.
reps.
Mar 7, 2012 9:24pm