Looking for some good 42" TVs

[sitheris]

Can someone recommend me some good 42" TVs?

My only requirements are:

42"
1080p
Flat Screen (no rear proj.)
More than 1 component hookup
HDMI input


I've heard samsungs are good. What are some other good ones?

 

[sitheris]

Oh and I'd like to keep the price under $2000

My roomate just bought a 56" for $2000 so finding a good 40-42" for that price range should be no problem.

 

[nite0]

He bought a 56" 1080p flat panel for $2000? What brand/model?

Your options are the: Vizio G47L, Sceptre X42, and Westinghouse 42" (47" might be under 2k as well, not sure)

 

[sitheris]

he got a 56" dlp rear proj. samsung for $2000 at best buy

 

[sitheris]

Just found this.

Good or not?
http://www.officedepot.com/ddSKU.do?id=838689


My intended uses are mostly going to be gaming (360 and wii) and movies. I may hook up a media PC to it in the future. Is plasma a good choice for this usage?

 

[claudione314]

That one at Office Depot is not 1080p. For your requirements and price range...

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 (no built-in tuner)
Sharp AQUOS LC-42D62U
Toshiba 42LX196
Sceptre X42GV-Naga

For bigger and still below $2000...
Sharp Aquos LC-46D62U (46")
Westinghouse LVM-47w2 (47") no built-in tuner
Polaroid FLM-4701 (47") no built-in tuner

All have 8ms or lower response time, good enough for games. I wouldn't get the Polaroid or the Toshiba due to very low contrast ratios.

If you do go for DLP/rear-projection then you can get 50"+ for below $2000, but you must make sure you have a big enough room because viewing distance will need to increase a lot.

EDIT: 1080p plasmas are well out of your price range

 

[sitheris]

That one at Office Depot is not 1080p. For your requirements and price range...

Westinghouse LVM-42w2 (no built-in tuner)
Sharp AQUOS LC-42D62U
Toshiba 42LX196
Sceptre X42GV-Naga

For bigger and still below $2000...
Sharp Aquos LC-46D62U (46")
Westinghouse LVM-47w2 (47") no built-in tuner
Polaroid FLM-4701 (47") no built-in tuner

All have 8ms or lower response time, good enough for games. I wouldn't get the Polaroid or the Toshiba due to very low contrast ratios.

If you do go for DLP/rear-projection then you can get 50"+ for below $2000, but you must make sure you have a big enough room because viewing distance will need to increase a lot.

EDIT: 1080p plasmas are well out of your price range

Thanks for the advice. I have my eye on the Westinghouse for now. Just have to wait on my tax refund