Time for a new TV?

[corey]

My general policy is to hang on to TV's as long as possible, because the longer you wait, they get better & cheaper.

That being said, I'm thinking about replacing my 6 year old 51" Sony CRT RPTV. The reason I'm thinking about it is that, besides just always wanting new stuff, it looks like RPTV's are a dying breed. No matter when I replace my current TV, I'll want something at least the same size, & 56"+ would be better. Prices for 60" LCD & Plasma are still steep, and don't seem to be falling as quick as <45" sets. The set at the top of my current thinking is the Samsung 7 series 61" LED DLP. Maybe I'll go shopping the Saturday after Thanksgiving.

Thinness is a non-issue for me - my speakers & electronics stick out 15" or so, so why do I need a 3" thick TV?

Any one have thoughts pro or con?

 

[bandphan]

whats your budget? Sources?

Id expect the 58" panny plasmas to be at good price come black friday

 

[corey]

whats your budget? Sources?

$2k or less. The Samsung DLP I mentioned above is currently $1800 & I would hope for a better price with the holiday sales.

My current sources are a SA 8300 HD, Toshiba HD DVD & an Xbox 360.

 

[annunaki]

whats your budget? Sources?

Id expect the 58" panny plasmas to be at good price come black friday

+1 from this guy!

 

[EJ1]

I don't think you'll be able to find a 58" LCD or plasma for less than $2K for a little while.

Panasonic TH-58PZ800U 58" - $2750
Samsung PN58A550 - 58" - $2450
Panasonic TH-50PZ80U 50" - $1150 <--- killer deal
Samsung LN52A650 52" - $2060
Pioneer KURO PDP-5020FD 50" - $2432

 

[corey]

That's exactly my point, and why I considering the 61" DLP.

 

[EJ1]

That's exactly my point, and why I considering the 61" DLP.

Sorry about that. I skimmed right over it.