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TV Selection: Two Questions

I want to take advantage of the Circuit City liquidation sale and pick up a flat panel. My budget is about $1,000 (which should be plenty with whatever extra discounts are available.)

1. Most interested in LG or Samsung models. Watch Tv mostly at night, just news, b.s. programming. Movies once or twice a month from cable or DVD. Any recommendations? Want to shopt today.

2. Viewing position is mostly straight on about 12 feet from screen. What size?

thanks!
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stanwal
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Try Costco if one is close to you. You don't say whether you want LCD or PLASMA. I have had both and like plasma. Get a 50" at that viewing distance. I paid $1200 for my 50" Panasonic 720 last summer and $900 for my wife's 42" Panasonic 1080 this fall. You should be able to do at least as well. I would look at the reviews on cnet and other places before I bought anything.
dtsag
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At your viewing distance, you can't go wrong with the Panasonic 50PX80 which should be about $1000 or less. Don't waste money on the 1080P set.
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swampwalker
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Agree complete w Dtsag and stay away from CC liquidation. Prices are NOT great and only manufacturer's warrant.
semi
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you can pick up a 1080P 46" LCD from most of the online merchants. I am not a big fan of LCD, I like plasma more, but could not resist the low price on Amazon before Christmas.
elevick
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Your room matters a lot. Bright rooms, go for an LCD. If not bright light, Plasmas will definitely look better. Sony's are really good as well as Samsung and Panasonic. Pioneer is the best but also the most expensive.
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