pioneer sd-533hd5, toshiba 57h81, or phillips 55pp9352? HELP! (1 Viewer)

[joe_waite]

hello, im going to make a purchase within the next 2 days. i am looking at the following sets:

pioneer sd-533hd5
toshiba 57h81
phillips 55pp9352

this tv will be in my basement with a viewing distance of around 8-9 feet. i have dish network cable, and will also be using a pro-scan dvd and an xbox. i am open to any other suggestions, but the price must not be more than $2250. please give pros/cons on these sets and lead me to the right set. thanks!!! joe

 

[Brian Walsh]

I just purchased the 55pp9352 for under $1800 at Sears. Included in the price were rebates for a basic HT and PS DVD, plus 26 weekly rentals at BlockBuster. This set looks really good in the stores I auditioned them at..with very little red push, a good (not great) stretch mode and a nice detailed picture. In the end I couldn't find that Pioneer model to audition anywhere in Phoenix. The Toshiba's were a little better but not $500 better and Philip's rebates made the deal. My wife allowed a $3000 budget for an entry level HT in our new house...so I figure I have a little over $1000 left for upgrades if things don't work out. Plus Sears has a 60 day return policy....I figured I couldn't go wrong!

 

[joe_waite]

you are about the 4th person to get the philips 55pp9352 for $1759 at sears. how are you guys getting this deal? i went to sears today to look at this tv and love it, however they still wanted $2200. can someone tell me the hint here??? thanks!

 

[Brian Walsh]

Here's the deal...at least in Phoenix, AZ...Fry's Electronics in Phoenix has it on "Manager's Special" for $1799 until 11-26-02. Regularly $2199. Sears will price match plus 10% of the difference. $400 diffence = $40 off $1799 at Sears. So $1799-40 = $1759! Whatta deal! Great set.

 

[Ted Ross]

Definitely get the pioneer. I have it & I love it. Top notch line doubler & stretch modes. The Toshiba up converts a 480p signal & Im not sure if the Philips does, but the pioneer displays 480p in its native format.

 

[Juan_R]

I would go for either the Toshiba or the Phillips, these TV's get small pretty quick and from 9' 53 inches will get small even quicker.

 

[Angelo.M]

I would go for the Phillips. Have you priced the 60-inch model?

-AM