Originally posted by daacekin:

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i don't know about samsung because i always demand the best. and as far as i know, sony, is the best for electronics including hdtv. they even have their own technologies in their hdtvs to give you more than just hd!!! i haven't really found anything special from samsung. if samsung users say samsung is reliable products, i'd rate them good :-)

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Originally posted by RudeDogg1:

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sony are good for some things but flat screen tvs they arnt most of wich fail with in the first 2 years. Most of the components arnt even made by sony yet people are still p[aying through the teeth for inferiour products just because it says sony. Remember folks just because it says sony doesnt mean its gtood. Just like nike very cheaply made by kids wear out within months yet because they say nike people pay over the odds to have it

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Originally posted by daacekin:

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Originally posted by RudeDogg1:

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sony are good for some things but flat screen tvs they arnt most of wich fail with in the first 2 years. Most of the components arnt even made by sony yet people are still p[aying through the teeth for inferiour products just because it says sony. Remember folks just because it says sony doesnt mean its gtood. Just like nike very cheaply made by kids wear out within months yet because they say nike people pay over the odds to have it

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hmmm...very interesting and a point i will take on board. but for me, so far, all the sony gear i have has been quality and reliable. and if there was a problem, why don't people just take out their warranty and get a free repair? you have to remember, there will be defective products with all manufacturers which some unfortunate soul will buy. also, hdtv is fairly new technology. so i dont blame sony but it's unfortunate if sony are using cheap parts. AND, there is only about 30 hd channels, so why not let hd expand a little.

i know you mensioned flat screen, not hd. but as far as i know, hd screen are more of a problem then flat screen. i didn't even know flat screen was a problem. flat screens are supposed to be great as far as i know.

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Originally posted by empire29:

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Panasonic and Pioneer rule Plasma HDTVs.

Samsung/Sony are rumored to use the same LCD panels (I believe theyre actually made by Samsung) -- and both make superb high-end LCD HDTVs. I have to say im VERY disappointed with Samsung's new Touch-of-color HDTVs tho (they have a subtle red color around the edges -- ugh. I was going to buy Samsung LN52A650 LCD, but the red color was a total deal breaker for me.)

Samsung/Sony are both great LCD brands.
I highly suggest checking out Toshiba's REGZA line.
Also look at Sharp's newer models. (Their old models were plagued with banding issues which has give them a bit of a bad reputation)
LG is pretty good too and actually provides ALOT of other brands with their LCD panels.

At the end of the day unless youre a total video snob all of these are going to look great to you!

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