Electronics Samsung Flat Screens

**Dunit35** · 01-29-2009, 10:03 PM

What do you think of them?

I'm getting quite a bit back for taxes with my mother claiming me. Depending on what I get back on my own taxes I might purchase a tv tomorrow. There is a Samsung 32'' lcd hdtv (720p) at our local wal mart on sale for $498. It had 8000:1 ratio or something.

I'd really like to go bigger with a 37-40 inch but it'd be smarter to use a portion of my money on some medical bills obviously and I'd like to get surround sound, hdmi cable for my xbox instead of paying for more TV.

I have a friend who works there that will buy a different TV with her discount if I want her to.

What say you?

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-29-2009, 10:06 PM

#1) You can get an HDMI cable for 5 bucks on monoprice.
#2) How much are you budgeting total for all these electronics expenditures? You'd probably be better off with a solid 2 channel system than cutting corners to get an entire surround sound system.
#3) The Samsung A450 is a good TV. What were some of the other considerations?

**Dunit35** · 01-29-2009, 10:12 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

#1) You can get an HDMI cable for 5 bucks on monoprice.
#2) How much are you budgeting total for all these electronics expenditures? You'd probably be better off with a solid 2 channel system than cutting corners to get an entire surround sound system.
#3) The Samsung A450 is a good TV. What were some of the other considerations?

I just want a decent suround sound. It doesn't need to be the best, just decent price and good sound. The brand doesn't matter. I have no idea what surround sound prices are these days.

I'd consider any tv within my range...500 sounded like a good price for that samsung. They had some vizios and RCA's around the same price +/-100 bucks.

I know Wal-Mart sucks at electronics but it's cheaper and not bad products.

Shoot some TV's at me if you want in that range.

**KcMizzou** · 01-29-2009, 10:13 PM

I've got a 42" Samsung plasma, and couldn't be happier with it.

**Dunit35** · 01-29-2009, 10:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I've got a 42" Samsung plasma, and couldn't be happier with it.

Yeah, I saw that style/size on Samsungs website for $900. I could go that route but then I'd be pissed at myself four months from now when I'm broke.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-29-2009, 10:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I just want a decent suround sound. It doesn't need to be the best, just decent price and good sound. The brand doesn't matter. I have no idea what surround sound prices are these days.

I'd consider any tv within my range...500 sounded like a good price for that samsung. They had some vizios and RCA's around the same price +/-100 bucks.

I know Wal-Mart sucks at electronics but it's cheaper and not bad products.

Shoot some TV's at me if you want in that range.

500 for the TV...how much for your sound?

**Dunit35** · 01-29-2009, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

500 for the TV...how much for your sound?

I don't really know on sound. I have no clue on prices or what's good.

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-29-2009, 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

I don't really know on sound. I have no clue on prices or what's good.

Just give me a budget.

**Dunit35** · 01-29-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by 'Hamas' Jenkins

Just give me a budget.

Nothing more then 150 or so. Is that not going to high enough?

aturnis · 01-29-2009, 10:35 PM

I'd go as big as you can. You won't regret it. I was looking at 46" as my top end, now I'm VERY happy I went "52.

Samsung IS the way to go. Also, if you can get 1080p, it does make a world of difference. My neighbor who likes to show off his toys he buys as soon as they come out stopped in the other day and couldn't believe how good my t.v. looked compared to all of his. He has at least 3 or 4 new t.v.s, a few 1080, one 720 all of various types. Now he's see's why I researched for a year before buying.

Also, buying online can get you A LOT more bang for your buck. Mine was a 52" Samsung 1080p, w/ premium sound for about $1200. It's a factory refurb, but you'd never know, and no problems to date.

TEX · 01-29-2009, 10:37 PM

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Originally Posted by KcMizzou

I've got a 42" Samsung plasma, and couldn't be happier with it.

Me too. Feel the same way. AWESOME picture with no problems! Just love it.

**Dunit35** · 01-29-2009, 10:42 PM

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=9124792

Here's the TV

I noticed a vizio for the same price that was 1080p

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10778775

'Hamas' Jenkins · 01-29-2009, 10:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

Nothing more then 150 or so. Is that not going to high enough?

At that point, you're really just wasting your money with any surround sound system that you buy.

**KcMizzou** · 01-29-2009, 10:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Dunit35

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=9124792

Here's the TV

I noticed a vizio for the same price that was 1080p

http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10778775

From what I understand, at 32"... you're not going to notice much (if any) difference.

As a happy Samsung customer, that's the way I'd go... but that's just me. I don't have any experience with Vizio.

**Dunit35** · 01-31-2009, 01:31 AM

I'll be damn. The Samsung was sold out today as was my next choice, the Vizio 32''.

I bought the Sanyo 32'' ($447) and the RCA Surround Sound ($158). I'm happy with it being my first home theater system. I'll get a better one when I graduate college and such.

"Hamas" I need to buy an HDMI cable for my xbox off monoprice.com. What's the one I want to buy?

And also, How do I hook up my 360 to the TV? My 360 has the cable that has 6 plug in things with the HD/TV switch on it.

I almost bought the 37" Vizio for $650 but decided to get the cheaper, smaller Sanyo so I could buy surround sound and a vacuum.

01-29-2009, 10:03 PM
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01-29-2009, 10:06 PM	#2
'Hamas' Jenkins Now you've pissed me off! Join Date: Jan 2006 Casino cash: $7959572	#1) You can get an HDMI cable for 5 bucks on monoprice. #2) How much are you budgeting total for all these electronics expenditures? You'd probably be better off with a solid 2 channel system than cutting corners to get an entire surround sound system. #3) The Samsung A450 is a good TV. What were some of the other considerations? __________________ "When the Know-Nothings get control, it will read 'all men are created equal, except negroes, and foreigners, and Catholics.' When it comes to this I should prefer emigrating to some country where they make no pretense of loving liberty – to Russia, for instance, where despotism can be taken pure, and without the base alloy of hypocrisy.”--Abraham Lincoln
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01-29-2009, 10:13 PM	#4
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01-29-2009, 10:35 PM	#10
aturnis MVP Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Iowa Casino cash: $9975811	I'd go as big as you can. You won't regret it. I was looking at 46" as my top end, now I'm VERY happy I went "52. Samsung IS the way to go. Also, if you can get 1080p, it does make a world of difference. My neighbor who likes to show off his toys he buys as soon as they come out stopped in the other day and couldn't believe how good my t.v. looked compared to all of his. He has at least 3 or 4 new t.v.s, a few 1080, one 720 all of various types. Now he's see's why I researched for a year before buying. Also, buying online can get you A LOT more bang for your buck. Mine was a 52" Samsung 1080p, w/ premium sound for about $1200. It's a factory refurb, but you'd never know, and no problems to date.
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01-29-2009, 10:42 PM	#12
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1267045	http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...uct_id=9124792 Here's the TV I noticed a vizio for the same price that was 1080p http://www.walmart.com/catalog/produ...ct_id=10778775
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01-31-2009, 01:31 AM	#15
Dunit35 Keepin it Real Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Oklahoma Casino cash: $1267045	I'll be damn. The Samsung was sold out today as was my next choice, the Vizio 32''. I bought the Sanyo 32'' ($447) and the RCA Surround Sound ($158). I'm happy with it being my first home theater system. I'll get a better one when I graduate college and such. "Hamas" I need to buy an HDMI cable for my xbox off monoprice.com. What's the one I want to buy? And also, How do I hook up my 360 to the TV? My 360 has the cable that has 6 plug in things with the HD/TV switch on it. I almost bought the 37" Vizio for $650 but decided to get the cheaper, smaller Sanyo so I could buy surround sound and a vacuum.
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