Help me decide: Samsung 32" vs Element 32"?

Question

I cannot decide which LCD TV to get. I saw the Samsung 32" today and was blown away, but reading some of the specs made me think twice.

I read the specs on the Element 32" and thought, well that makes sense, but i havent actually seen it in person.

I'm buying a new tv tomorrow to take advantage of the memorial day sales, but i'm really torn, please help.

I need the tv to look good with basic cable, dvds and video games.

Here's what i'm looking at:

http://www.circuitcity.com/ccd/productDetail.do?oid=206520&WT.mc_n=66&WT.mc_t=U&cm_ven=COMPARISON%20SHOPPING&cm_cat=DEALTIME&cm_pla=DATAFEED-%3EPRODUCTS&cm_ite=1%20PRODUCT&cm_keycode=66

Samsung

http://www.circuitcity.com/ssm/Element-32-LCD-HDTV-FLX3220F/sem/rpsm/oid/192026/rpem/ccd/productDetail.do

Element

Please help me! I would consider myself tech savvy but this is extremely expensive.

Answer 1

The best choice for you would be the Samsung because  it will outlast the Element brand hands down.

Reliability is the most important factor when purchasing a new flat screen TV.

They are too expensive to get repaired.

Samsung make the 2nd best LCD TV on the market , and they get this reputation for a reason.

My suggestion to you is to buy the Samsung.

Answer 2

When it comes to TV's, I dunno about you but i'm the kind of person who doesn't go and buy a new one very often. When u make investments like these, always go with the brand name...Toyotas/Hondas over Mitsubishi/Kia...and in this case,

Samsung.

If money isn't a huge issue, go for Samsung. Hands-down the best. You will be satisfied in the long run. I own a 61' 1080p DLP samsung...couldn't be happier.

Answer 3

LOL! Is this really a question? It's Samsung, hands down. Element is a cheap, disposable, third tier "junk" TV.

That being said, the two top dogs for both performance and reliability in 32" are Panasonic and Sony! A little less expensive, but still a very good set, is Toshiba followed, perhaps, by Sharp. Samsung is tops in advertising. :)