Q. We would be putting up spread sheets and the like on the screen as well as power point presentations.
What features should I look for?
Brands and models would be appreciated. We are looking in the 47" or so range.
What features should I look for?
Brands and models would be appreciated. We are looking in the 47" or so range.
A. You totally need to be careful about getting caught up in hype over features that make watching TV or movies or such better. That's not going to be an issue for you. But can add significant cost. So you can ditch those things and save a tone of money.
So ignore 120Hz/240Hz rates. Great for sports, action movies, and gaming. Way overkill for your needs (and adds a lot of $). Ignore LED LCD. Again great for other types of uses, but way overkill for you (and huge expense). But do go with LCD. I think that's far better suited for the kind of corporate uses you talk about (a Plasma would be good if you were a TV production company only).
But I disagree with the other comment about 720p. I think you should go for 1080p to get full 1920x1080 resolution. Your LCD TV is just there to serve as a really large scale computer monitor really. So I would go with one with greater resolution incase you need it. If you want to tone down the resolution you can, but at least you have the option to do 1920x1080 if you want.
Definitely look out for VGA or DVI ports. That way its easy to hook up laptops to the TV. Most sets in that size range will have such, but just double check.
I would look to Samsung, Sony, Sharp, or LG at that size. I think you'll get a good option from any of them. They are all top tier brands. As for some example options,
Samsung LN46B530 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B530-46-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B001U3Y8OU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205600&sr=8-4 - $1,074 Amazon
Sony KDL-46V5100 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 120Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-KDL-46V5100-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001T9N0EO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205829&sr=1-1 - $1,099 Amazon (normally I wouldn't bother with the 120Hz, but Sony gives it to you here at a decent price)
Sharp Aquos LC46D65U - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC46D65U-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001E8YQ1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205920&sr=1-1 - $950 Amazon
All of those have VGA PC inputs. So you'd be in good shape. Any of those would serve you well. I kind of like the Sony option as it falls within a similar price range as the others but adds in the 120Hz. Again, while not necessary for your needs, it could be had for a decent price and so if you ended up showing something with some fast motion on it for some reason, it would be a bit better suited than the other choices.
Also use cnet.com to do your own review checks if you want.
So ignore 120Hz/240Hz rates. Great for sports, action movies, and gaming. Way overkill for your needs (and adds a lot of $). Ignore LED LCD. Again great for other types of uses, but way overkill for you (and huge expense). But do go with LCD. I think that's far better suited for the kind of corporate uses you talk about (a Plasma would be good if you were a TV production company only).
But I disagree with the other comment about 720p. I think you should go for 1080p to get full 1920x1080 resolution. Your LCD TV is just there to serve as a really large scale computer monitor really. So I would go with one with greater resolution incase you need it. If you want to tone down the resolution you can, but at least you have the option to do 1920x1080 if you want.
Definitely look out for VGA or DVI ports. That way its easy to hook up laptops to the TV. Most sets in that size range will have such, but just double check.
I would look to Samsung, Sony, Sharp, or LG at that size. I think you'll get a good option from any of them. They are all top tier brands. As for some example options,
Samsung LN46B530 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-LN46B530-46-Inch-1080p-HDTV/dp/B001U3Y8OU/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205600&sr=8-4 - $1,074 Amazon
Sony KDL-46V5100 - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 120Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sony-BRAVIA-KDL-46V5100-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001T9N0EO/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205829&sr=1-1 - $1,099 Amazon (normally I wouldn't bother with the 120Hz, but Sony gives it to you here at a decent price)
Sharp Aquos LC46D65U - 46" CCFL LCD 1080p 60Hz - http://www.amazon.com/Sharp-Aquos-LC46D65U-46-Inch-1080p/dp/B001E8YQ1Q/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=electronics&qid=1257205920&sr=1-1 - $950 Amazon
All of those have VGA PC inputs. So you'd be in good shape. Any of those would serve you well. I kind of like the Sony option as it falls within a similar price range as the others but adds in the 120Hz. Again, while not necessary for your needs, it could be had for a decent price and so if you ended up showing something with some fast motion on it for some reason, it would be a bit better suited than the other choices.
Also use cnet.com to do your own review checks if you want.
Is Black Friday hands down the best time to buy stuff?
Q. I want to buy a new tv. A 1080p one mine is 720p and things look so much better on tvs at display at best buy and stuff. Especially 4k but I just want a 1080p 45+ inches what is a good price and brand? Looking to spend under 800 bucks but if its worth it I'll maybe go higher. But ya should I wait till Black Friday I've waited this long already and I'm already seeing deals for like 500 bucks for a 46" tv will there be even better deals on Black Friday? Sorry for the long question.
A. There are a few low end models that are sold below cost to drive people into the stores after Thanksgiving. But the better televisions (the ones you want) are not discounted.
There is also the "humiliation" factor. Some people sleep out front the night before for the chance to purchase one of 15 ultra-low priced televisions. It's just not worth it.
If you are not gaming - Samsung makes some nice LCD/LED/120 panels.
If you plan to do a lot of video gaming - Panasonic Plasma in native 720 (Yes - 720) start about $550 on Amazon and include the Gamer Mode to turn off processing which reduces gamer lag.
Note; You should pre-buy some HDMI cables as the stores make 50% mark up on the cables (This is where the store makes money). Try the "Media Bridge" brand HDMI cables from Amazon for $9-$20.
You also need to upgrade your TV service to include HD channels. A lot of people forget this and are disappointed at how lousy the new TV looks with seventy-year-old standard def. (480 has been around since 1948 and cannot change or it would not be backwards compatible).
So here is your checklist:
* HDMI cables (Media Bridge)
* Upgrade HDTV service
* Check out www.bestbluraydeals.com for discounts on BluRay players.
* New HDTV - Samsung/Panasonic/LG/Sharp
There is also the "humiliation" factor. Some people sleep out front the night before for the chance to purchase one of 15 ultra-low priced televisions. It's just not worth it.
If you are not gaming - Samsung makes some nice LCD/LED/120 panels.
If you plan to do a lot of video gaming - Panasonic Plasma in native 720 (Yes - 720) start about $550 on Amazon and include the Gamer Mode to turn off processing which reduces gamer lag.
Note; You should pre-buy some HDMI cables as the stores make 50% mark up on the cables (This is where the store makes money). Try the "Media Bridge" brand HDMI cables from Amazon for $9-$20.
You also need to upgrade your TV service to include HD channels. A lot of people forget this and are disappointed at how lousy the new TV looks with seventy-year-old standard def. (480 has been around since 1948 and cannot change or it would not be backwards compatible).
So here is your checklist:
* HDMI cables (Media Bridge)
* Upgrade HDTV service
* Check out www.bestbluraydeals.com for discounts on BluRay players.
* New HDTV - Samsung/Panasonic/LG/Sharp
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