http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/ Engadget Comments for Engadget's Holiday Gift Guide: Televisions http://www.engadget.com/media/feedlogo.gif http://www.engadget.com en-us Copyright 2012 Weblogs, Inc. The contents of this feed are available for non-commercial use only. Blogsmith http://www.blogsmith.com/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:23PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
If you want to stay < $600, you can compromise on the Panasonic TC-P42S1 model and get the X1 or X14 model instead. Specs are just slightly lower and less inputs as well, but the picture is amazing for the price.]]>Dec 4th 2009 2:47PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
http://www.engadget.com/2009/08/20/engadgets-back-to-school-guide/]]>Dec 4th 2009 5:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 5:45PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 7:05PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
If anyone wants a link let me know.]]>Dec 4th 2009 8:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
Either way one mans opinion, and i still think the article was great Just a suggestion, with a side internet humor.]]>Dec 4th 2009 8:27PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
The stockings in my house would barely fit a CD, much less a TV worth watching. And I'm talking about size AND price here.]]>Dec 5th 2009 4:06PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:49PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 5th 2009 2:33AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:28PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
I broke it in with D-Nice slides and some HDTV. The blacks are very good and after some tweaking the colors are very natural. I may get into the service menu for some deep tweaking but so far so good. A great buy for 54" of TV goodness out the door. ]]>Dec 4th 2009 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Error - I got the same deal. I havent picked mine up yet, but glad to hear you have good reviews so far. Do you have the links/info for the D-nice slides, etc? Thanks]]>Dec 4th 2009 3:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1128487 - for break in talk

http://www.avsforum.com/avs-vb/showthread.php?t=1127194 - for talk specific to the S1 series

Enjoy the tv!]]>Dec 4th 2009 3:50PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 5:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 2:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
The only thing that I've seen that is comparable in Sony's other sets is in their XBR 8 and 9 series, all of which are 3-4 times the price for a comparable sized set. In terms of other manufacturers, only Pioneer had them beat with their KURO lineup. It's a shame that they (Pioneer), too don't make them any more!]]>Dec 4th 2009 3:11PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/There are still a ton of bedrooms/playrooms/dormrooms/etc out there that are in desperate need of some HD-Lovin' but are too small for 42-in TVs.
I know there are a ton of A-V sites our there that specialize in TVs, but I usually trust Engadget's opinion and was looking forward to seeing something a little smaller and more affordable especially in the "Stocking Stuff" category (the Insignia was great, but I don't EVER buy combo TVs).
Maybe you are planning on lumping in some smaller TVs in the computer monitor Guide?]]>Dec 4th 2009 3:20PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
I second this. We're looking to pick up a small tv for our bedroom and I was really hoping for some advice in this area.]]>Dec 4th 2009 3:59PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 3:38PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Not available state-side, thankfully
Of course, if you want to
a) pay more to watch less (most content you have is 16:9 and the 21:9 scaling is pathetic),
b) hang a monster on the wall (it reminds you of your grandma's projection tv)
c) love using gadgets that are slower than a brain-dead koala

you can opt to get it from the other side of the atlantic.

On the positive side, you can use the trip to hang out in one of those famed coffee shops in amsterdam. Mind you, you wouldn't visit a TV shop otherwise :-)
]]>Dec 6th 2009 9:49AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
My apologies, I wasn't aware it's not available across the pond.

Personally I'm not a fan of it, if I had that kind of money to spend I'd go with the UN55B8500.

Just thought it would have made an interesting one for the "We can't afford the rent now can we?" section.]]>Dec 6th 2009 10:58AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 4:13PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
You can get a PN50B450 for $850, which gives you a 50" 720p plasma, or a PN50B530 for $900, for a 50" 1080p plasma.

It's at least on par with the P50S1.]]>Dec 4th 2009 4:14PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 5th 2009 2:45AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
It depends 100% on how far away you are from the set. When I bought my 50" Panny I was lucky enough to see the 720 and 1080 side by side playing the same feed at Fry's. I stepped back 9' and could NOT tell a difference in pic quality, no matter how hard I looked.]]>Dec 5th 2009 8:00PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 4:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 5:19PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Any chance of an update before next weekend?]]>Dec 4th 2009 5:21PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 5:25PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Please be a little more respectful next time when you do not know the circumstances of someones situation.]]>Dec 4th 2009 5:31PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 5:35PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 5th 2009 2:48AMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 5th 2009 6:03PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
Oh I should have added I agree about the 37-42 inch range in the editor's comment. The prices just haven't come down much in that size range. If you find one under $500 odds are it is 720p or a refurb. 32 inch is your best bet if you are buying now given your budget. Be patient, the prices will drop more in the next year. They have already come a long way since the introduction of HDTV and flat panels.]]>Dec 5th 2009 6:43PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 5:24PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
Cheers]]>Dec 5th 2009 8:17PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Well, hope I don't have those problems, has been a great TV so far. Sorry for the trouble you've had. Just for peace of mind, I do plan on getting a Mack extended 5 year In-Home warranty. Saw this available for only about $110. Seems like a good idea as I know plasmas can be expensive to fix.. I am also fairly attentive to not show static images too much or shows that don't fill the screen. If I do I follow it up with something that does fill the screen. Had the TV only a month and can tell that it doesn't get image retention as easily as when I just got it, and it was never horrible really. I still notice some now and then on a back screen, but it quickly goes away. Don't have any burn-in.. Feel like the image retention should become less and less as the TV ages. Think the colors on this TV are beautiful in movie mode and have read and agree that it has a more real natural look to the picture than many other HDTV's that have a more digital look, including Panasonic plasmas.]]>Dec 9th 2009 6:57PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 5:46PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/
And, of course, if you want what could possibly be the best LCD TV on the market, you can't look past the XBR8.]]>Dec 4th 2009 8:36PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 5th 2009 12:29PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/Dec 4th 2009 9:16PMhttp://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.engadget.com/2009/12/04/engadgets-holiday-gift-guide-televisions/http://www.shopping.com/xPO-Vizio-VL320M I ordered mine from Target for $399 and this included shipping, however, they are out of stock at this time. Target has 19 reviews mostly 5 star and not one negative review with the exception of one who reviewed a different model. ]]>Dec 4th 2009 11:00PM