Recomendations needed for 46" LCD.

[kevinm2]

I would appreciate recommendations for a 46" LCD flat panel.

I was looking at a Samsung LNT4671 (1080P) and it looked pretty good. Does the refresh of 120 HZ matter that much?

 

[solomr2]

I would appreciate recommendations for a 46" LCD flat panel.

I was looking at a Samsung LNT4671 (1080P) and it looked pretty good. Does the refresh of 120 HZ matter that much?

The LNT4671 is a very nice set, but that shiny screen is very reflective. In my opinion it is still inferior compared to good plasmas, including Samsung's own plasmas, especially considering the price premium.

According to most professional reviews I have read, the 120Hz refresh rate isn't really all that perceptable. I certainly didn't notice anything special about any of the 120Hz sets I have looked at either. It seems to be more of a marketing gimmick than a significant technical breakthrough.

To help with selection you need to identify your ambient lighting characteristics, the seating distance, the viewing angles from the main seating area, your most frequently used sources for viewing on this TV, and budget.

Other sets to consider;
Samsung FP-T5084, 50" 1080p Plasma
Panasonic TH-50PZ700U, 50" 1080p Plasma
Sony XBR4 - 46" 1080p LCD

 

[Buckeyefan 1]

Sharp has a 46" Aquos model LC46D64U on sale at Circuit City this Friday and Saturday for $1299. It's a 1080p model and had a beautiful picture when I was comparing them. You can take the ad to Sears and have them price match it, along with an extra 10% off if you use a Sears charge. I'm thinking they'll go pretty quick at Circuit City, so price matching elsewhere makes more sense.

 

[mouettus]

I'd go for the same Sharp for a nice picture or with the XBR4 for something a little better (worth the money, I saw those 46ers at around 2500 CAD). Incredible set I tell you. If it was to start again, I'd go with the XBR4 instead of the V2500. Still a great set though.