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Is This The Time To Buy A New TV?...

I recently read an article that sometime shortly after the new year, TV manufacturers will be introducing a whole line of new 1080 HD televisions. It seems like every time there's a significant influx of new technology, prices on older technology (in this case tube TV's) go down measureably.

If this assumption is true, now doesn't seem to be a good time to buy a new TV - correct?

I want to buy a larger TV 36", but don't want to spend a lot of money because I know that in a year or two when HD programming becomes more widespread and TV prices come down I'll make a significant investment in upgrading my HT system.
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cdc2
122 posts
 
Wait and something better will eventually come along at a cheaper price.

Buy now and and start enjoying it right away. A year ago I decided to buy a sony plasma and I'm glad I did. Its already provided a year's worth of enjoyment.
rich3549
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I bought a 32" Sharp from Costco for 449.00. No HDTV...but, looks good enough for me. The other stuff has too many flaws for the $$$. Seen a Panasonic 32" elsewhere for $499.00.

Happy Holidays.
maineiac
649 posts
 
I have pondered this very question and my thought is that in just a few short months it is likely that some good price drops will occur for plasma and LCD flatscreens. I am not won over by the projection TVs so I am waiting for prices to get below $2.5K-$3K for a good 50" HD plasma (maybe not in next few months). I really prefer the LCD, these seem to be best for all around including non HD which will dominate in my system. I have friends who have HD projection that seem to gravitate to HD programming not for the programming content per se, but because it is HD or maybe more accurately it is not not HD. I'm still going to wait a while. I think it will be worth it.
pabelson
344 posts
 
According to this article in yesterday's New York Times, there is now a glut of manufacturing capacity for LCD screens which could lead to a 50% drop in price in the next two years. This would probably price smaller plasma screens out of the market.
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