Which $2500 set to buy?

[sdy284]

Well my roommate is looking to spend around $2500 on a tv and he wants at least 50" and he isn't to keen on LCD. That being said, which set would you guys recommend?

 

[GlocksRock]

Samsung HL-R5667W 56" DLP $2300 shipped from Amazon.com they have the 50" version for a few hunderd less. It's the same tv that Circuit City is selling for $2700 on sale. You could probably get the 61" version of that tv for a really good price too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009EXVMG/ref=pd_cmp_rvi_2/104-9291261-4311149?n=172282

 

[sdy284]

Samsung HL-R5667W 56" DLP $2300 shipped from Amazon.com they have the 50" version for a few hunderd less. It's the same tv that Circuit City is selling for $2700 on sale. You could probably get the 61" version of that tv for a really good price too.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009EXVMG/ref=pd_cmp_rvi_2/104-9291261-4311149?n=172282

hmmm, that guy doesn't look to bad, esp @ that price

anyone else have a recommendation

 

[BMXTRIX]

Panasonic AE900U front projector with 100" DIY screen or white wall.

$1,800 after mail in rebate at www.visualapex.com

Most people who say that they don't want an LCD don't understand LCD technology. They think of their computer monitor and not the MUCH faster rear projection chips used. Rear/front projection LCD is ideal for gaming and sports while direct view LCD flat panels are often not.

 

[sdy284]

Panasonic AE900U front projector with 100" DIY screen or white wall.

$1,800 after mail in rebate at www.visualapex.com

Most people who say that they don't want an LCD don't understand LCD technology. They think of their computer monitor and not the MUCH faster rear projection chips used. Rear/front projection LCD is ideal for gaming and sports while direct view LCD flat panels are often not.

I know what you mean, but he doesnt like the screen door effect that can be seen on most LCD sets & neither do i for that matter

and as much as i'd love to get a front projection setup, the room simply has to many windows & even with the blinds closed, on a sunny day there is still alot of light in the room

 

[roger259]

I have the Samsung HLR-6167W, be sure you get the R-version(R means 2005) and I absolutely love it. You can get this 61" from Best Buy, Circuit City, or Brandsmart @ $2499 -- no lie. This model is being discontinued as they probably want to focus on their 1080p.

 

[sdy284]

I have the Samsung HLR-6167W, be sure you get the R-version(R means 2005) and I absolutely love it. You can get this 61" from Best Buy, Circuit City, or Brandsmart @ $2499 -- no lie. This model is being discontinued as they probably want to focus on their 1080p.

i dunno where you're shopping @ but i dont see the 61" for that price

 

[GlocksRock]

Me either, but I noticed onecall.com has the 56" version for a little under $2300 and it comes with a mail in rebate for a free Samsung DVD recorder, and they are an authorized Samsung dealer. Rebate is good until the end of the year.

 

[Geno]

Costco is selling the Vizio 50" Plasma for $2500 plus tax. That Plasma beats any Rear Projection I've ever seen, IMHO

 

[westcott]

If I could not control the amount of light in the room, I too would probably pick an lcd or plasma flat panel. I think rear projection is on its way out.

 

[GlocksRock]

I just ordered the Samsung HL-R5067W 50" DLP rear projection last night from onecall.com for $1774.12 shipped, and today it went up $278. I don't think I could get it anywhere that cheap even next year when the new models come out and this years models go on sale. The local stores are selling it for $2,250 and that doesn't include tax or any shipping fees.

 

[roger259]

In finding the best price, I went to Samsungs website and found the cheapest price from their approved vendors and used that information against the brick and mortar companies. I don't expect brick and mortar companies to match, but I do expect them to come close in price especially on a model that is being discontinued and overshadowed by the 1080p. I got that price both from Circuit City and Bestbuy.

 

[GlocksRock]

In finding the best price, I went to Samsungs website and found the cheapest price from their approved vendors and used that information against the brick and mortar companies. I don't expect brick and mortar companies to match, but I do expect them to come close in price especially on a model that is being discontinued and overshadowed by the 1080p. I got that price both from Circuit City and Bestbuy.

So BB and CC gave you the online price?

I got my HL-R5067W from onecall.com, an authorized online dealer, and so far I have been very pleased, I received it less than a week after the order was placed and it arrived in perfect condition, I couldn't be happier, and I saved a lot of money.