My parents are looking to buy a roughly fifty inch TV. Obviously they don't need all of the trappings of modern technology, but does anyone have any suggestions? I thought this thread could be useful for others as well. This is one I found interesting from a referral.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Vizio-55-Clas ... E/20461482

However, I do not support Wal Mart.

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I suggest getting an LED over and LCD. It's slightly more expensive, but expense is a concern you'll likely make much of that back in terms of energy costs and I think it looks better too.

http://www.walmart.com/ip/Samsung-UN55EH6030-55-1080p-120Hz-Class-LED-3.7-ultra-slim-3D-HDTV/21998225

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Actually, looks like there are similarly priced LED's to the one you posted. http://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-55LM4600-55-1080p-120Hz-3D-LED-HDTV-1.4-Ultra-Slim/21693006?findingMethod=rr

I'm partial to Samsung because of how well the previous tv I had worked (and Lebron being a spokesman) but LG and Vizio are both good options too.

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http://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-50LS4000-5 ... gMethod=rr

I recommend LG.

If you're looking at Samsung, you might want to consider tigerdirect.com, some of the ones I was looking at we're a few hundred dollars cheaper there than at Walmart... Just an FYI...

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Tigerdirect sales a lot of refurbished stuff...be careful.

As I have mentioned here before,I bought a 46 inch Westinghouse LED TV. The picture is fantastic. I also have a 32 inch LCD Westinghouse. Very happy with both.

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

I like Vizio for being the best value.
Costco has prices as low as anyone and they throw in an extra year on the warranty for free.

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I used to think Vizio was the way to go but I've read too many bad reviews from people who've had problems a few years after purchasing.

We have about a 9 year old Sharp Aquos LCD that has never given us 1 problem. Also have heard good things about LG.

My RCA LED is pretty solid. Albeit, it's a much smaller screen, so IDK how their larger models look.

They ended up going with this one. Thanks! They actually found it on their own. I can't believe how cheap, and how streamlined, television options are these days.

Thanks to everyone else for the feedback.

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