Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 8:14pm
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.
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 7, 2012 8:16pm
We have a couple small Insignia's and they are decent. I wouldn't not recommend one.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 8:18pm
Double negative? You would or wouldn't recommend?justincredible;1108526 wrote:We have a couple small Insignia's and they are decent. I wouldn't not recommend one.
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Mar 7, 2012 8:18pm
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.
Get the Insignia.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 7, 2012 8:20pm
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.Ytowngirlinfla;1108528 wrote:Double negative? You would or wouldn't recommend?
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Mar 7, 2012 8:21pm
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?
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 8:22pm
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.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?
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Mar 7, 2012 8:26pm
Yeah, that was basically what I was getting at.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?
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 7, 2012 8:30pm
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
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 8:32pm
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.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
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 7, 2012 8:33pm
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.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 8:47pm
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.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.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 7, 2012 8:48pm
Get one that can take a kick!
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Mar 7, 2012 8:50pm
Just make sure if you have a BF/husband you make it clear between you two whose TV it is.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 7, 2012 8:52pm
yeah, I think Insignia rebrands lg panels(might be wrong though). Also, there is a spectre at walmart that people on slickdeals are clammering aboutYtowngirlinfla;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.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 8:54pm
Oh my bf will know it's mine since I bought it haha. but we both watch the same stuff sports and streaming shows.Skyhook79;1108561 wrote:Just make sure if you have a BF/husband you make it clear between you two whose TV it is.
Ironman92
Posts: 49,363
Mar 7, 2012 8:54pm
Samsung rules
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 8:54pm
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.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
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Mar 7, 2012 8:56pm
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.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
Skyhook79
Posts: 5,739
Mar 7, 2012 9:01pm
You don't live in a trailer Park do you?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.
Fab1b
Posts: 12,949
Mar 7, 2012 9:02pm
Ok just don't let him back you up into it then!
Mooney44Cards
Posts: 2,754
Mar 7, 2012 9:06pm
Also, clearly label which Playstation is his, and which is yours. Some dudes can get pretty worked up over that.
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 9:22pm
Yeah I do. It costs $1500 a month.Skyhook79;1108572 wrote:You don't live in a trailer Park do you?
Ytowngirlinfla
Posts: 2,295
Mar 7, 2012 9:23pm
If he played PS3 I would dump him just for that. 360 all the way.Mooney44Cards;1108579 wrote:Also, clearly label which Playstation is his, and which is yours. Some dudes can get pretty worked up over that.
wes_mantooth
Posts: 17,977
Mar 7, 2012 9:24pm
reps.Ytowngirlinfla;1108596 wrote:If he played PS3 I would dump him just for that. 360 all the way.