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My dad is looking to upgrade his old rear end tv. He wants a 40" smart tv (mainly to stream netflix) under $400. Is there any reason he shouldn't get this one? I've never heard of the brand before. Picture quality doesn't have to be the best. He just wants a tv you can see the sports scores on without having to squint because they're so blurry and squished together.
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Nov 24, 2014 17:03
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I'm planning on buying a new TV on black friday, and I've got a few questions. My current TV is a 46" Vizio that I got about 4 years ago and I've been really quite happy with it. My current plan is to move my current TV down to the basement and set that up for a second guest/entertainment area and get a new TV for the family room. My budget is ~$400 range and I'm looking at a 39-48 inch range. I specifically do not want the Smart TV features because I have a console or set top box plugged into it for those features and figure I can save a spot of money cutting that feature out. Are the Vizio TVs still the champ for value per price for the price range or is there competition in that price/feature range?
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Nov 24, 2014 17:22
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DeathSandwich posted:...figure I can save a spot of money cutting that feature out. Not going smart is not going to save you any money.
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Nov 24, 2014 17:28
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aBagorn posted:Not going smart is not going to save you any money. This should be in the thread title since it has to be said so much. By the way, the 60f8500 I ordered November 10th is finally being delivered tomorrow, no thanks to CEVA's incompetence. gently caress that company.
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Nov 24, 2014 17:30
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aBagorn posted:Not going smart is not going to save you any money. I already have the set top box and chromecast for it on the old TV, between that and having game consoles to put on both TVs I have all the features I would use on a Smart TV
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Nov 24, 2014 17:31
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DeathSandwich posted:I already have the set top box and chromecast for it on the old TV, between that and having game consoles to put on both TVs I have all the features I would use on a Smart TV His point is that you will literally save no money by trying to find a TV without smart features. They are a part of 99% of TVs now and removing them does not remove money. Since you can't remove it you just have to ignore it.
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Nov 24, 2014 17:32
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Fateo McMurray posted:My dad is looking to upgrade his old rear end tv. He wants a 40" smart tv (mainly to stream netflix) under $400. Is there any reason he shouldn't get this one? I've never heard of the brand before. Picture quality doesn't have to be the best. He just wants a tv you can see the sports scores on without having to squint because they're so blurry and squished together. TCL is a bargain-but-good brand. The ROKU TV is pretty decent. http://gizmodo.com/tcl-roku-tv-review-a-decent-smart-tv-for-a-great-price-1634202171 I'm always for having smart features in a breakout box, but you really aren't gonna go wrong with the TV.
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Nov 24, 2014 17:35
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DeathSandwich posted:I already have the set top box and chromecast for it on the old TV, between that and having game consoles to put on both TVs I have all the features I would use on a Smart TV If you buy a non smart tv you are going to gets worse tv overall. The price difference between models isn't cause of smart features. Its due to panel quality and other features like inputs, picture adjustments, physical panel quality, etc.. BonoMan posted:TCL is a bargain-but-good brand. The ROKU TV is pretty decent. Unless there is an app update and you are stuck with the old version due to hardware limitations. My roku 2 for example still has old netflix and gets none of the new features.
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Nov 24, 2014 17:37
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I can't get my Samsung UN55HU8550 smart remote to work on my Cisco ISB 7005 wireless box. I've tried googling around (and contacting Samsung) to no avail. Figured I'd ask here on the off chance that someone has a workaround / similar issue.
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Nov 24, 2014 17:44
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1997 posted:This should be in the thread title since it has to be said so much. Make sure you don't throw the box out or anything. The buzzing and input lag for video games was so bad I'm in the process of returning it.
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Nov 24, 2014 22:33
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well excuse me, princess!
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In PC mode you should be hitting in the 35ms range which is fine for most people.
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Nov 24, 2014 22:49
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Yeah I'm almost certain I'll be keeping the TV, but if for some reason I feel the need to return it what other option is there? Highest priority is deep black level and 60" minimum.
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Nov 24, 2014 23:03
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Anyone know of any tv stands that are 10" or less tall? I have to raise my tv up between 7" and 10", and preferably have a stand to put a cable box under. I cant find anything that short anywhere.
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Nov 25, 2014 00:27
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bad boys for life posted:Anyone know of any tv stands that are 10" or less tall? I have to raise my tv up between 7" and 10", and preferably have a stand to put a cable box under. To piggyback this I was hoping for something similar that I could put on an existing TV stand. I'd like to get a sound bar, but the Samsung UN55HU8550 doesn't have a very tall stand (first world problems) and I can't easily wall mount because I'm renting + the wall it would go on just won't work. I also don't want a surround sound system because I can't run speaker wire in the walls + don't want speaker wire all over the place. Any alternatives would also be greatly appreciated. Maybe a decent 2.1 system with wireless speakers? Not sure.
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Nov 25, 2014 01:10
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aBagorn posted:Not going smart is not going to save you any money. I've come to that realization myself, but why is this? After looking at televisions for the holidays it became quite apparent there was not really anything to be gained from not getting one.
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Nov 25, 2014 04:29
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Concurred posted:I've come to that realization myself, but why is this? After looking at televisions for the holidays it became quite apparent there was not really anything to be gained from not getting one. Because it really is a very marginal cost add. The processing power to run the smart features is likely built into whatever SoC they are using to run the rest of the TV features. So, if you already need ample power to do quality image processing, you likely already have the power necessary to run a Smart TV OS. On top of that, they likely get licensing deals for including certain smart apps in their TVs which would offset the hardware cost even further.
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Nov 25, 2014 04:39
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Yea, the R&D has already been done, Smart tv functionality is a feature add at this point with better tvs.
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Nov 25, 2014 05:01
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Don Lapre posted:Yea, the R&D has already been done, Smart tv functionality is a feature add at this point with better tvs. A TV that didn't have to "boot up" would be a feature add for me. I just want a 46" version of my Dell monitor.
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Nov 25, 2014 15:24
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McCracAttack posted:A TV that didn't have to "boot up" would be a feature add for me. I just want a 46" version of my Dell monitor. Even non smart tv's take time to turn on. I cant say my 32" dumb led samsung takes any less time to turn on than my f8500 plasma.
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Nov 25, 2014 16:30
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Don Lapre posted:Even non smart tv's take time to turn on. I cant say my 32" dumb led samsung takes any less time to turn on than my f8500 plasma. Well, all my HDTVs take forever to turn on and for like a minute afterwards if I try to do anything but change the channel I get a little message that says "Your TV is still starting up. Please wait." No such troubles with my computer monitor. I just hate that I can't switch to my PS4 right away because my TV is busy spinning up their crappy Netflix interface that I never use.
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Nov 25, 2014 16:38
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Is it an early Smart TV? The first Smart TVs were trying to run on processors that were way too weak for it.
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Nov 25, 2014 16:41
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McCracAttack posted:Well, all my HDTVs take forever to turn on and for like a minute afterwards if I try to do anything but change the channel I get a little message that says "Your TV is still starting up. Please wait." No such troubles with my computer monitor. I just hate that I can't switch to my PS4 right away because my TV is busy spinning up their crappy Netflix interface that I never use. Modern smart tv's do not do this. Not to that extent. Maybe 10-15 seconds on a modern tv before it will accept remote input. Also even old non smart tv's might take 15-30 seconds to accept remote input.
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Nov 25, 2014 16:54
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A friend is asking about this Samsung 65" curved UltraHD TV: http://www.costco.com/Samsung-65%22-Class-%2864.5%22-Diag.%29-4K-Smart-Curved-LED-Ultra-HDTV-UN65HU7200FXZA.product.100129771.html Is there any reason not to get that one or to get an LG equivalent like this one? I thought that curved was largely a gimmick from reading this thread.
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Nov 25, 2014 17:04
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Does anyone have anything to say about this Hitachi? http://www.walmart.com/ip/Hitachi-LE40S508-40-1080p-120Hz-Class-LED-HDTV/39254945 I've been looking for a good price on a 40-42" 120hz set...
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Nov 25, 2014 17:06
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Hed posted:A friend is asking about this Samsung 65" curved UltraHD TV: http://www.costco.com/Samsung-65%22-Class-%2864.5%22-Diag.%29-4K-Smart-Curved-LED-Ultra-HDTV-UN65HU7200FXZA.product.100129771.html If hes going to be in a bright room all the time and wants flat then get the LG, if hes gonna be turning the lights down at all the samsung will have much better contrast due to it not being an IPS panel but will lose some off axis viewing.
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Nov 25, 2014 17:07
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Is http://www.rtings.com/ a place that has a reasonable reputation around here? I've been poking through their reviews to find a TV and between that and what goons said earlier about not avoiding smart TVs I think this guy is going to be my dig, though it's not going to be on sale for Friday, not sure if I should hold out to see if it goes on sale later next month.
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Nov 25, 2014 22:22
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rtings is great. I especially like that they answer questions at the bottom of each review. Even testing specific things people ask for.
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Nov 25, 2014 22:57
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I am looking for a TV for my basement in an area that would have virtually no light because of a ceiling drop that covers the can lights and the fact that it's a basement. The only light/reflection might come from any lamps we have. Would this be ideal setup for a Plasma? Do/Can Plasmas still have a better picture than LED or has LED surpassed?
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Nov 26, 2014 04:19
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AzCoug posted:I am looking for a TV for my basement in an area that would have virtually no light because of a ceiling drop that covers the can lights and the fact that it's a basement. The only light/reflection might come from any lamps we have. Plasma is ideal yes (and still has a better pic than LCD). poo poo I use a glossy plasma in a well lit room and it's perfectly fine.
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Nov 26, 2014 04:40
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Sup goons... How do we feel about LG TVs? I'm thinking about pulling the trigger on this one https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KVLT0A4/ref=cm_sw_r_awd_pavDub1SHTYWX I'll be using it mainly for playing PS4 games and streaming Netflix. My budget is around 400 and the biggest I can go in terms of screen size is upper 40s. tia
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Nov 26, 2014 05:02
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AzCoug posted:I am looking for a TV for my basement in an area that would have virtually no light because of a ceiling drop that covers the can lights and the fact that it's a basement. The only light/reflection might come from any lamps we have. I would go with a projector if you are going to have a dark room, otherwise yes, plasma all the way.
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Nov 26, 2014 05:17
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Don Lapre posted:I would go with a projector if you are going to have a dark room, otherwise yes, plasma all the way. What's the best Plasma out there right now? Looking for 65"
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Nov 26, 2014 06:25
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AzCoug posted:What's the best Plasma out there right now? Looking for 65" Samsung 64F8500 Getting hard to find. Check Cleveland plasma, amazon, local bestbuy, any local av store, even the grey market sellers like eastcoasttv
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I'm looking for a new TV to replace my TH42PX80U. My main concerns are picture quality and price. I really like plasmas, but it seems like I don't have many choices left for that. The PN64H5000 is what I really want, but it isn't on sale for Black Friday at all, so it seems like I could get a much better deal. I'm also considering the BJ's BF VIZIO E-Series 60" Smart 1080p LED (E600l-B3) - $729.99 which has good reviews for a budget TV. The other two options are the PN60F5300 which lets me stick with plasma for a very cheap price, but from reviews it seems like there is an absurd amount of reflection. Finally, the UN65H6350 seems good, but definitely a midrange display - and if I'm paying that much, why not go with the H5000 for only a $100 more. Though now I'm also considering the H7150 which according to rting has nicer image, though I'm concerned that a good part of the extra $300 price tag is going towards 3D, which I'll not really use ever. Any advice / actual experiences with these 4 TVs? Are there any models that I should be thinking about that I'm not? Thom Yorke raps fucked around with this message at 17:18 on Nov 26, 2014 |
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Nov 26, 2014 15:58
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Hey, sorry to ask again but I forgot I asked it earlier (oops!) I posted this earlier: Valex posted:I have an RCA 32LA30RQ (got it off Craigslist recently), and while it's pretty good, for some reason my N64 won't show up on it. I have it plugged in correctly but it still shows no signal. I've tested it on other TVs and it works, so the N64 isn't the issue One person mentioned that the input might be broken, but I've tested other things (namely another system) on that input in the past and it worked fine. Any advice?
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Nov 27, 2014 01:36
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Don Lapre posted:Samsung 64F8500 Is there a picture quality difference between the 8500 and the 5000? It looks like the only difference is the 3D which I don't care about. Do they use the same panel otherwise? I was also told by the salesperson that people like the Plasma because it looks more "theater-like", whatever that means.
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Nov 27, 2014 04:21
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AzCoug posted:Is there a picture quality difference between the 8500 and the 5000? It looks like the only difference is the 3D which I don't care about. Do they use the same panel otherwise? The 8500 has a high end anti glare filter and is the brightest plasma ever produced. If you are using it in a light controlled room the f5300/5350 or h5000 should be fine. Also as far as theater like. I'd say the plasma looks less digital. Its hard to describe.
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Nov 27, 2014 05:04
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Don Lapre posted:The 8500 has a high end anti glare filter and is the brightest plasma ever produced. If you are using it in a light controlled room the f5300/5350 or h5000 should be fine. Great to know. So with that said, what's anyone's overall opinion on Plasma vs. LED? Why are you/are you not buying a Plasma? Do you think I am going to be regretting the Plasma in two years when 4K's are the norm?
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Nov 27, 2014 08:48
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Bestbuys website has stock of all F8500 sizes available for delivery or pickup.
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How's the HU6830? That seems like a drat good price for 55".
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