szuberi

Planning on buying an LCD tv this week and after a bit of looking around, i narrowed down to Samsung and Sharp 46" models. Both are priced at $1699+gst at FS (the lowest i have seen so far). The reviews have been great on both the models but would like to see if you guys can share some feedback based on your experience with either of these brands.

The sale guy tried to sell the samsung to me and told me they are selling 3 to 1 compared to sharp.

Thanks in advance

SAL

Samsung:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?logon=&langid=EN&sku_id=0770HDS0010 099947&catid==

Sharp:
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/pro...0092831&catid=

05CivicSi

I have a sharp aquos 37" and no complaints, I bought it over an LG due to the Sharp having a repairable back light on it, where as most other brands do not.

99CivicSiR

http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/com...gon=&langid=EN

ohhh, the compare link from futureshop didnt work, oh well.

Cynikal.Mindset

I would go with sharp as they have been in the game longer. Both will look great though.

zyepher

Was going to pick up that samsung awhile back but ended up with a Sony Bravia which is amazing but the samsung is damn good.

Either way will be win/win

Gallagher

At home we have a 46" Bravia, Samsung 32" and a Sharp 46".

All are great screens and no complaints.

xray

Our TV is a Sony 32" Wega (4 years old) which weights in at 800 lbs, so you get no love from me.

k_r_a_c_k_e_r

iTrader: (3)

I'v got a Sharp 46".. works and looks great

zyepher

Actually my gf's sharp busted 8 months into VERY, very slight usage.

xray

In buying such big purchase, any advice on their extended warranties?

2k_SiR

I have a 46" Sharp Aquos - Awesome tv, no complaints!

DumbasSi

Why an LCD?
In that price range a plasma will own an LCD IMO. The lower priced LCD's usually have a slow response time, refresh rates and low contrast. My 50" plasma is about the same price and I guarantee it will blow both of the sets you mentioned out of the water. You can even come by one day and check it out with the PS3 playing a blu ray movie.

I had a cheaper LCD and my 4 year old plasma looked way better.

Also remember when paying extra for a 1080p tv that you will will only enjoy that picture with a blue ray or true hd source. From what I remember, even the hd signal from most cable providers isn't 1080. I would buy a better quality 720p/1080i.

My 42" plasma is almost 4 years old and has been problem free. Sure the extended warranty would be a good peace of mind purchase, but how often do new tv's really fail?

DumbasSi

Here are some links for reading

http://www.lcdtvbuyingguide.com/lcdtv-plasmavslcd.shtml
http://www.projectorpeople.com/resou...-projector.asp
http://reviews.cnet.com/4351-12658_7-6583301.html

1999blksi

i have a samsung LCD

love the picture quality

cr8tive_leo

I'm looking at samsung over others...
http://www.canadacomputers.com/index...52&cid=200.764

xtreme26

samsung and sony lcd tvs use the same panels

Cynikal.Mindset

plasmas do blow the pants off LCD panels. My vizio plasma looked way better than my sister's Sony xbr LCD. Plasma are cheaper too!! Better colour, depth, contrast etc. But sometimes a LCD is a better choice if you have a high glare room or your wife likes to leave the tv paused on a scene and possible burn in is a concern.

hula_balu

i suggest going to bestbuy first and asking for a deal. i have a 32' 1080p Toshiba. got it @ bestbuy $150 off regular price, $75 for a 4 year plan. (i saved $50 coz fs was selling it $100 cheaper) Just talk to the manager tell him your buying the same tv @ FS and ask him what he can do for in terms of prices.

samsung tv's are sick... specially the black glossy ones. Aquos is nice too, picture looks sharp.

kruption

Have a 2 year old Shrap Aquos and no problems with it. I use it for watching tv and work related as a second monitor sometimes so it's on most of the time.

DumbasSi

Kinda slow response time. Might make for a blurry picture when watching sports or other fast moving types of programming.

Actually no. Samsung makes their own components and Sony uses NEC and Hitachi. Samsung used to supply 50% to Sony, but now it's mostly Hitachi and NEC. One of the reasons Sony is priced higher for comparable tv's. You're paying extra just for the name.