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post #3961 of 4426
11/14/12 at 1:10pm
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Originally Posted by EscapeVelocity View Post

I wouldnt worry about 120 Hz if this is for the kids to play video games on and whatnot.
Those Insignias are good.
Vizio E420VSE at Costco is good too.
Sony 42EX440
Panny 42 inchers
Check those out.

Thanks EV. I think those Insignia models from Best Buy are the leading candidates, since they are definitely on budget. Between the two, which would you prefer: LED backlighting or 120Hz? Or does it really matter?
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post #3962 of 4426
11/14/12 at 4:14pm
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Originally Posted by griz_fan View Post

Thanks EV. I think those Insignia models from Best Buy are the leading candidates, since they are definitely on budget. Between the two, which would you prefer: LED backlighting or 120Hz? Or does it really matter?

If that TV is anything like my mom's Insignia, the 120Hz shouldn't make a difference, at least not from what I remember. You'll be turning off any AutoMotion or TruMotion functionality so that games play smoothly with no additional input lag (from the TV's processing).
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post #3963 of 4426
11/14/12 at 4:45pm
I am looking to upgrade my system some time in the upcoming months. I currently have a Pioneer Elite Pro610HD 58" Rear projectioni HDTV, and I still really like it, but due to lack of HDMI connectivity and lack of 720p and 1080p resolution as well as difficulty seeing some dark scenes when it is sunny out, am hoping to upgrade to a flat screen, probably LED, but open to suggestion regarding LCD/Plasma.

I live in a highrise condo facing west, with living room, viewing room side being all windows/glass sliding doors, still somwhat briight during daytime hours even with blinds closed.

I can put storm shutters down (electric) at present when light out to get totally dark room for viewing, but often do not really want to do that.

Just upgraded my Denon receiver to something with HDMI with hopes to get TV. (4520CI)

Budget is $3000-5000 although if you told me there was a much better TV for $6000, if it made that much difference, might make my budget slightly flexible.



Seating distance is currently about 10 feet, but could be variable from about 6 to 20 feet if needed.

Uses and sources. TV, both cable and streaming moves, amazon, perhaps netflix. Music/Pandora, Spotify. Currently DVD, but probably will upgrade to blu ray in next year. Sports, mainly football. TV source is local cable company, through Tivo premiere xl4 DVR

Room lighting is incandescnet/flourescent bulbs at night 75%, and daytime, less than 25%, but western sunlight strong from side of all glass windows for entire wall. Do have above mentioned storm shutters which can make room totally black, and may also be upgrading blinds to new window treatments in next year so who knows at present.

I am planning on sitting the TV on a stand ,perhaps a Salamander Synergy Quad 20

Currently looking at the Sony XBRHX950 and Samsung ES8000, although also considering Panasonic Plasma (all about 65 inch diagonal), but open to suggestion.

When I bought my Pioneer Rear projection, the larger screens had somewhat dimmer pictures. I am assuming that with newer technologies, the larger size screens do not have lesser picture quality or disadvantages (on the higher end tv's)?? (other than higher cost?)

Thank you in advance for your advice/suggestions.
Edited by Tachy - 11/14/12 at 7:06pm
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post #3964 of 4426
11/14/12 at 7:45pm
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Originally Posted by Tachy View Post

I am looking to upgrade my system some time in the upcoming months. I currently have a Pioneer Elite Pro610HD 58" Rear projectioni HDTV, and I still really like it, but due to lack of HDMI connectivity and lack of 720p and 1080p resolution as well as difficulty seeing some dark scenes when it is sunny out, am hoping to upgrade to a flat screen, probably LED, but open to suggestion regarding LCD/Plasma.
I live in a highrise condo facing west, with living room, viewing room side being all windows/glass sliding doors, still somwhat briight during daytime hours even with blinds closed.
I can put storm shutters down (electric) at present when light out to get totally dark room for viewing, but often do not really want to do that.
Just upgraded my Denon receiver to something with HDMI with hopes to get TV. (4520CI)
Budget is $3000-5000 although if you told me there was a much better TV for $6000, if it made that much difference, might make my budget slightly flexible.
Seating distance is currently about 10 feet, but could be variable from about 6 to 20 feet if needed.
Uses and sources. TV, both cable and streaming moves, amazon, perhaps netflix. Music/Pandora, Spotify. Currently DVD, but probably will upgrade to blu ray in next year. Sports, mainly football. TV source is local cable company, through Tivo premiere xl4 DVR
Room lighting is incandescnet/flourescent bulbs at night 75%, and daytime, less than 25%, but western sunlight strong from side of all glass windows for entire wall. Do have above mentioned storm shutters which can make room totally black, and may also be upgrading blinds to new window treatments in next year so who knows at present.
I am planning on sitting the TV on a stand ,perhaps a Salamander Synergy Quad 20
Currently looking at the Sony XBRHX950 and Samsung ES8000, although also considering Panasonic Plasma (all about 65 inch diagonal), but open to suggestion.
When I bought my Pioneer Rear projection, the larger screens had somewhat dimmer pictures. I am assuming that with newer technologies, the larger size screens do not have lesser picture quality or disadvantages (on the higher end tv's)?? (other than higher cost?)
Thank you in advance for your advice/suggestions.

XBRHX950 vs ES8000, I personally find Sony a little pricey
http://tv-compare.blogspot.com/2012/11/xbr-65hx950-vs-un65es8000.html

also you may consider Sharp LC-70LE732U
http://tv-compare.blogspot.com/2012/11/lc-70le732u-vs-un65es8000.html
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post #3965 of 4426
11/14/12 at 11:49pm
As I look for a TV over the next couple weeks, I'm thinking that I might want to spend a little more for a TV that has a 24p/film mode, as I do have a blu-Ray player that can support it. Theoretically this should get rid of any odd judder issues, should they arise, in Blu-Ray movies should it not? The more I hear about the Sony KDL-42EX440 the more I think I'm liking it, and I may not mind paying a bit more if I can get a good TV with that feature. (My eyes are pretty sensitive to pictures/video, as I am an oil painter and illustrator).
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post #3966 of 4426
11/15/12 at 1:08am
So after the death of my cheap television that lasted through my college apartment years I have been looking into a new television. I did months of research and narrowed it down to a sony HX950. I was absolutely convinced that this TV was the one. I have been dying for a full array set-up since I first heard about them with the 929, and since the 929 isn't yet lowering in price, it makes more sense to me to get the newer model. Then I was all ready to press "order" on amazon when I started to really think about the TV itself. Do I want full array LED? Of course. Do I notice a difference side by side to the edge lits? Yes, definitely. However my husband is less of a videophile and does not notice as much of a difference. One of the things we have talked about doing for awhile is getting a new media center that can really properly store our gaming and games (we have over ten consoles). However a proper unit would be big bucks. And the money I saved up for the television covers an hx950 and nothing else.

I know I want the 950 and I know I can save up and buy a new media center later. However, the hx850 which is also an outstanding television (though not full array LED), has recently dropped in price by a thousand dollars. I don't think I would have buyers remorse buying the hx950 because of how great it is, however I can't help but think about how great it would be to use that extra money and get a nice media center. I worry however that I will buy the hx850 and do the same thing I did when I "settled" for a less good computer monitor many years ago. I just spent two years lusting after the monitor I truly wanted until I was able to get it, and while the monitor I settled for was good by anyone's standards, ultimately my "wanting" just got stronger as time went on.

I suppose in this scenario, I'm just asking you guys if you considered the hx950 to be worth the extra thousand over the hx850. For those of you that did upgrade from edge-lit to full array, did you consider it to be worth the price? Because it's not as though my current media set up is dysfunctional--it isn't by any means--but it is slightly unorganized. I want to consider all the options. My brain tells me the hx850 is the responsible, wiser choice but my heart tells me the hx950 is what I truly want and will eventually succumb to getting. Can anyone help me out?
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post #3967 of 4426
11/15/12 at 3:20am
I agree the Sony's may be a bit overpriced. But is the picture quality any better than that of the samsung or sharp? And I don't know much about the Sharp's, from their site it seems the screen sizes are a little bigger for about the same price or a little more? Is the picture quality of the Sharp 70" or even the 80" equivalent to the sony and samsung?

Thanks.
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post #3968 of 4426
11/15/12 at 5:43am
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Originally Posted by Red Nightmare View Post

I'm looking to pick up an LCD soon, maybe for black Friday. What would you all suggest? Lag is my biggest concern as it'll be used mainly for gaming. I have about 1000-1500 to spend. Thanks!
Anyone?
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post #3969 of 4426
11/15/12 at 6:53am
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Originally Posted by Red Nightmare View Post

Anyone?

Not enough information. What size are you looking for?
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post #3970 of 4426
11/15/12 at 6:58am
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Originally Posted by superfreckles View Post

So after the death of my cheap television that lasted through my college apartment years I have been looking into a new television. I did months of research and narrowed it down to a sony HX950. I was absolutely convinced that this TV was the one. I have been dying for a full array set-up since I first heard about them with the 929, and since the 929 isn't yet lowering in price, it makes more sense to me to get the newer model. Then I was all ready to press "order" on amazon when I started to really think about the TV itself. Do I want full array LED? Of course. Do I notice a difference side by side to the edge lits? Yes, definitely. However my husband is less of a videophile and does not notice as much of a difference. One of the things we have talked about doing for awhile is getting a new media center that can really properly store our gaming and games (we have over ten consoles). However a proper unit would be big bucks. And the money I saved up for the television covers an hx950 and nothing else.
I know I want the 950 and I know I can save up and buy a new media center later. However, the hx850 which is also an outstanding television (though not full array LED), has recently dropped in price by a thousand dollars. I don't think I would have buyers remorse buying the hx950 because of how great it is, however I can't help but think about how great it would be to use that extra money and get a nice media center. I worry however that I will buy the hx850 and do the same thing I did when I "settled" for a less good computer monitor many years ago. I just spent two years lusting after the monitor I truly wanted until I was able to get it, and while the monitor I settled for was good by anyone's standards, ultimately my "wanting" just got stronger as time went on.
I suppose in this scenario, I'm just asking you guys if you considered the hx950 to be worth the extra thousand over the hx850. For those of you that did upgrade from edge-lit to full array, did you consider it to be worth the price? Because it's not as though my current media set up is dysfunctional--it isn't by any means--but it is slightly unorganized. I want to consider all the options. My brain tells me the hx850 is the responsible, wiser choice but my heart tells me the hx950 is what I truly want and will eventually succumb to getting. Can anyone help me out?

Only you can make that call.

Personally I would shy away from both as expensive for what you get. Purchase something from Costco and get 5 years of warranty for $100, or 2 automatically with a 1 year over the Manufacturers warranty, Costco warranty.

And then yes spend money on a proper stand and media storage solution.
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post #3971 of 4426
11/15/12 at 9:12am
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Originally Posted by EscapeVelocity View Post

Not enough information. What size are you looking for?
I was thinking 50 or 55.
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post #3972 of 4426
11/15/12 at 9:19am
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Originally Posted by EscapeVelocity View Post

Only you can make that call.
Personally I would shy away from both as expensive for what you get. Purchase something from Costco and get 5 years of warranty for $100, or 2 automatically with a 1 year over the Manufacturers warranty, Costco warranty.
And then yes spend money on a proper stand and media storage solution.

I'm not a costco member and I don't intend to be one any time soon.
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post #3973 of 4426
11/15/12 at 9:39am
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I'm not a costco member and I don't intend to be one any time soon.

The problem that you will encounter is that LCD TV tech is riddled with issues, especially backlight screen uniformity. You can also easily get a lemon, that will fail in a year or 2. So spending big money on the Top of the Line sets, is undadvisable. But it is your money. Do what you like.

I would personally advise budgeting money for a proper stand with storage. But again that is your call. Im not here to argue with you. You seem to know what you are about. You dont need advice.
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post #3974 of 4426
11/15/12 at 9:42am
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Originally Posted by EscapeVelocity View Post

The problem that you will encounter is that LCD TV tech is riddled with issues, especially backlight screen uniformity. You can also easily get a lemon, that will fail in a year or 2. So spending big money on the Top of the Line sets, is undadvisable. But it is your money. Do what you like.
I would personally advise budgeting money for a proper stand with storage. But again that is your call. Im not here to argue with you. You seem to know what you are about. You dont need advice.

What does that even mean? Who's arguing? You recommended buying a TV from a paid membership-only store that isn't even anywhere near where I live--that's not exactly helpful. I'm not being argumentative by saying that that deal doesn't really work for me. Your advice in this post is more spot on and informative and I appreciate that. But I do not appreciate being told that I "seem to know what I'm all about" just because I don't really think "buy a tv at costco!" answers my question. It doesn't. rolleyes.gif
Edited by superfreckles - 11/15/12 at 9:55am
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post #3975 of 4426
11/15/12 at 10:22am
Im obviously not helping. Good Luck.
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post #3976 of 4426
11/15/12 at 11:58am
Trying to decide which 55" to settle with. Here are my options:

Samsung UNES6500
Samsung UNES6100
LG LM7600

Which of these would probably be a better buy. I'm trying to keep the budget under $1500. I am open to other options as well.
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post #3977 of 4426
11/15/12 at 12:00pm
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Originally Posted by Red Nightmare View Post

I was thinking 50 or 55.

The Input Lag Wars thread, I read from one of the gung ho testers, that the Philips 55" sets are input lag champs.

Larger sets are generally worse with input lag....not because they are large, but because they have fancy processing.

The Vizio E601-A3 and M650VSE are both being reported as low lag sets....but nothing confirmed with testing.
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post #3978 of 4426
11/15/12 at 1:46pm
I know this is an LCD thread, but this year it seems as though plasmas in that price range are the way to go (Panasonic TC-55ST50 is $1200 on Amazon).

But out of those, I'd go with the LG. Best picture quality out of those, from what I've read. This year's Samsung LEDs have been lackluster, and that 6500 (and the 6100 to) have uniformity problems.

If you can spare another $500 (on Amazon it's about $2k), the Sony KDL-55HBX850 is much much better picture quality wise. I know it's above your price range, but it's just a suggestion.
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post #3979 of 4426
11/15/12 at 1:47pm
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Originally Posted by ceso_fd View Post

Trying to decide which 55" to settle with. Here are my options:
Samsung UNES6500
Samsung UNES6100
LG LM7600
Which of these would probably be a better buy. I'm trying to keep the budget under $1500. I am open to other options as well.

I know this is an LCD thread, but this year it seems as though plasmas in that price range are the way to go (Panasonic TC-55ST50 is $1200 on Amazon).

But out of those, I'd go with the LG. Best picture quality out of those, from what I've read. This year's Samsung LEDs have been lackluster, and that 6500 (and the 6100 to) have uniformity problems.

If you can spare another $500 (on Amazon it's about $2k), the Sony KDL-55HBX850 is much much better picture quality wise. I know it's above your price range, but it's just a suggestion.
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post #3980 of 4426
11/15/12 at 4:38pm
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Originally Posted by ceso_fd View Post

Trying to decide which 55" to settle with. Here are my options:
Samsung UNES6500
Samsung UNES6100
LG LM7600
Which of these would probably be a better buy. I'm trying to keep the budget under $1500. I am open to other options as well.

I second the above posters recommendation.

The Passive Glasses 3D on the LG 7600 is preferable too, IMO.

Get the LG.
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post #3981 of 4426
11/15/12 at 5:04pm
It's been an exhausting few months. At first my receiver blew out. So I sold that off. Then, I got a new, defective receiver, and it gave me the impression my bookshelf speakers were busted. So I sold those off. I got a new set of speakers...only to realize it was the second receiver in a row which was busted. So I got a new set of speakers and a new receiver.

Hooked up my receiver and my speakers, only to realize that for some reason, my TV was shorting every time I'd shut or change the sources. Which leaked through to my speakers. I don't want to damage them...I think I need a new TV.

Here's what I'm rolling with:

Marantz SR5006 receiver.
Monitor Audio RX6 speakers.
Xbox 360
Toshiba HD-A2 HD-DVD player
HTPC

Looking to get a TV in the 40-50' range. I am not the type of person who likes to flip electronics (I've had my present TV for around 5-6 years), so I'm looking at LED. Looking to perhaps to replace my HD-DVD player with a Blu-Ray player eventually. Even with a long time horizon, I am skeptical about 3D.

I am clueless about the whole Wi-Fi/Smart TV stuff. But I do not use Netflix or any of the like. Also, not sure about the 60Hz vs 120Hz vs 240Hz, and vice versa. My Aquos is a 720P 60Hz 32 incher...

Any recommendations for a good TV? Looking for really good value more than anything else and $1000 is my absolute cap. I'd rather not go that high though. I do live close to the usual hotspots for good deals (Fry's, Costco etc).

Thanks in advance.
Edited by nl2134 - 11/15/12 at 5:33pm
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post #3982 of 4426
11/15/12 at 6:07pm
I am in the market for a new TV. I am retiring an older Sony 50" DLP that has been an excellent TV. Time for an upgrade though.

I am looking to get a 65". I would say my budget is about $2,000 a $2,500. I am 12 feet way from the TV and if I later mount on the wall another 2 feet, so I think the 65" is a good size.

I really read a lot of positive reviews of the LG 65" LM6200. I think I would prefer the passive to active 3d. The thing that concerns me with the LG is the 120Hz refresh rate. I enjoy watching football and sports and worry about inferior quality. When viewing in the store the Samsungs were clearly better but also quite a bit more. In my mind I would rather save some dough for some good audio.

Anyone have any an opinion or suggestion? Thanks.
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post #3983 of 4426
11/15/12 at 9:07pm
I'm in the same boat (almost) as the above poster. Time to replace my 50" Sammy DLP with an LED set. Looking to go 60" 2D. Budget is under 2k. Best Buy has a sweet same as cash deal going on. Seriously thinking about the Sammy ES6100 but would love some advice since I've been out of the market for 6 years now

Thanks.
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post #3984 of 4426
11/15/12 at 11:16pm
Might as well get some help

So what i'm looking for is a good tv anywhere from 32" to 47" and anywhere up to $650. Basically I can't decide what tv to get especially with black friday coming and i'm unsure if there will be any good deals online. 3D isn't a necessity but it's preferable. Basically i want the best TV for that price range. I'll be mostly gaming and watching Blu-rays on this tv. Smart TV is a plus but again not a necessity (because i'm likely to buy a 3d blu-ray player, and i think those all come with smart features anyway, or i'll use my xbox)

What i'm looking at right now is the Vizio M3D470KD, which right now is $750 but i'm hoping it will go on sale for black friday. If it's not, my next choices would be the samsung 40ES6030 (which is a black friday sale, but im not sure i want to wait for it), the samsung 32ES6500 (again hoping it would go on sale), the LG 6200 (32inch), or the samsung 5300 series (32 or 40 inch). Also the M3D470KDE is the new model of the Vizio but has lower contrast, is 8bit instead of 10, isn't "240" hz, and doesn't have smart dimming or something, but could potentially be cheaper on black friday.

Another problem i'm having is figuring out which TVs actually look good, since there are very few TV reviewing websites (especially smaller sizes/more obscure TVs) and some of them have differing opinions.

my current tv is a 26" samsung from 2007 (lns2561d or something) with a giant dark spot on it. So basically i'm all confused with these TVs, and which i should get for the money. Though i will say if the 32eh5300 samsung drops to around 300 (or lower) i'd probably pick that up just because it would be cheap and decent (unless the vizio goes below 650... bah i don't know what to do)

I'm sure there are also some TVs i didn't mention that are good, any help would be appreciated. Thanks

edit: unsure of seating distance, but anywhere from 4-7 feet probably (i normally view my 26 inch at 4-6 feet now), and room light will be 1 overhead bulb or no light at all

edit2: also looking at the sony 42 ex440, because it's $499 at newegg, but doesn't have 3d or smart features...
Edited by tbonetommygun - 11/16/12 at 12:10am
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post #3985 of 4426
11/15/12 at 11:23pm
1. Budget
Would prefer under $1500

2. Seating distance
Roughly 7 feet in current configuration

3. Size/placement limitations
Cannot wallmount currently, in an apartment. Looking for something 55" or bigger. TV would go on an older stand I was using for my Samsung 56" DLP

4. Uses and sources
primarily gaming and tv. Xbox 360 is main gaming device but also use PS3 and HTPC all via HDMI

5. Room lighting
This will likely change as well when we purchase our house. Current configuration has limited lighting, other then natural light that comes from the large sliding patio door but shades are always closed.

So a brief explanation of my situation. I have a 56" Samsung DLP thats 5 years old that has the white dot issue that so many of them have. I wanted to hold off on buying a new tv until next year (getting married and buying a house this year) but the issue has gotten to the point where I have to get a new set. I bought a LG 55" LED 2 weeks ago from Amazon. First tv was cracked 2nd came in perfect condition but Im not sold on the set. The passive 3d is great but isnt a make or break feature, infact 3d as a whole isnt a requirement. Issues I have with this include pretty bad light bleed, input lag, fast motion accuracy (sure there is a technical term, but I have trumotion off because I hate the soap opera effect) and overall issues with color accuracy mixed with contrast/brightness issues. Everything looks to bright or too dull, have played with the settings included the settings several others here have used and im still not close to satisfied with the picture. Since it had been 5 years since I got my DLP I expected an improvement in most areas but so far I feel this tv has been a downgrade.

Must Haves
- 55" or higher
- LCD/LED, with the heavy gaming use obviously plasma wouldnt be the way to go
- minimal light bleed and accurate color/brightness/sharpness/motion display

Added bonus
- decent smart apps, not a major deal as my 360/ps3 have most the apps I could want but thats one thing the LG does well
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post #3986 of 4426
11/16/12 at 5:46am
Hi folks! Can you help me choose an LCD please?

1. Budget
Would prefer under 1000 euro (so if we're looking at US prices say $1000, since european prices are overinflated)

2. Seating distance
About 2 meters, or 7 feet.

3. Size
46-47" ideally

4. Uses and sources
Watching TV and Movies, primarily via HTPC

5. Room lighting
TV would be in a "blind side" of the room, so no windows there. Natural light comes from the sides, and room lighting is warm LED, which is quite subdued.

Must haves:
- 1080p
- LCD with LED backlight

My current TV is a 32" LCD with 720p resolution, and I believe the time is good for an update. I really don't care about SmartTV, running apps on my TV, or 3D playback. I only have one good eye anyway, so 3D will never be a requirement for me. What I would like to have is a TV with a good picture quality and no motion lag, and preferrably not something with horribly slow menus, since I hear that all these extra features are making the low-cost TVs quite sluggish. If the TV has some advanced features that's fine, but it's not a requirement. (DLNA, DVB tuners etc)

Thanks! smile.gif
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post #3987 of 4426
11/16/12 at 2:12pm
1. Budget
Max $1500, would prefer under $1200

2. Seating distance
Usually 6 feet, 10 feet max

3. Size/placement limitations
Looking for something in the 42" to 46" range. TV would go on a stand I'm currently using but would probably be wall mounted in the future.

4. Uses and sources
Primarily gaming and tv via receiver (Onkyo TX-SR606). Also, streaming video over dlna from media server.

5. Room lighting
Some natural lighting coming from single window (partially covered by blinds) and a single light in the center of the room that's on about half of the time.

I currently have a 32" Samsung 1080p LCD (LN32A550) that I bought 4 years ago when I was still living in my parents house (in a much smaller room). I really don't care that much about SmartTV features other than DLNA streaming and the ability to decode common video formats so that they don't need to be transcoded on the fly.

Must haves:
- 1080p
- LCD with LED backlight

I've been looking at the LG 47LM6700 and Vizio M3D470KDE but I haven't been able to make up my mind. There's about a $250 price difference.
Edited by nwrider82 - 11/16/12 at 2:41pm
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11/16/12 at 8:29pm
So i've done some reading and I think for my aplication an LED/LCD TV is the way to go. I will be using the TV in the living room of our house it will be primarily used for satilite and movies. the room is well lit with north and south facing windows. I had an early sharp aquos quattron and was not hapy with the color reproduction. Have they improved them?

I am looking for something in the 50" - 55" size catagory. I would like it to be skype capable (not a necessity) and easy to navigate through the smart fetures. 3D is not a must but I will consider a 3D set just because most of the quality TV's seem to be 3D these days. Brand does not matter to me. My budget max is $2500.

Any suggestions?
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post #3989 of 4426
11/17/12 at 12:20am
Hi everyone, I'm looking for an LED/LCD in the 42" - 47" range.

Budget: would prefer to stay under $600

Room: will be pretty bright in the summer time

Distance from TV: about 8 feet

I'm really not into getting a smart TV or 3D.

Anyway, I've been researching the hell out of this and have come up with the following models:

Sony KDL-42EX440: saw this in the store and it just looked great. Fantastic picture, attractive TV. My only real concern is the 60Hz refresh rate.

LG 47LS4500: pretty good deal going on this right now for a 47". Very few reviews out there but the reviews I have seen are positive. CNET blasted the LS4600 as having terrible black levels and uniformity. I believe the LS4500 model is similar and really just has less connections than the 4600. I saw it in the store and it honestly the picture didn't look all that great, but they had it set up in a rather odd, unflattering manner.

Vizio E420VSE: I've heard good things about this TV, but I'm a little wary of Vizio from a prior bad experience. Only 60hz. Would really need to be talked into this one.

Samsung UN46ES6003: Going to be a Black Friday deal at $699. A bit out of the range I wanted to spend. Would be willing to pay for it if it's worth it, but this is a new product and the lack of reviews has me concerned.

Any input would be much appreciated. Please help me make up my mind so I can quit trolling the internet 24/7! biggrin.gif
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post #3990 of 4426
11/17/12 at 8:52am
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Originally Posted by nwener View Post

Hi everyone, I'm looking for an LED/LCD in the 42" - 47" range.
Budget: would prefer to stay under $600
Room: will be pretty bright in the summer time
Distance from TV: about 8 feet
I'm really not into getting a smart TV or 3D.
Anyway, I've been researching the hell out of this and have come up with the following models:
Sony KDL-42EX440: saw this in the store and it just looked great. Fantastic picture, attractive TV. My only real concern is the 60Hz refresh rate.
LG 47LS4500: pretty good deal going on this right now for a 47". Very few reviews out there but the reviews I have seen are positive. CNET blasted the LS4600 as having terrible black levels and uniformity. I believe the LS4500 model is similar and really just has less connections than the 4600. I saw it in the store and it honestly the picture didn't look all that great, but they had it set up in a rather odd, unflattering manner.
Vizio E420VSE: I've heard good things about this TV, but I'm a little wary of Vizio from a prior bad experience. Only 60hz. Would really need to be talked into this one.
Samsung UN46ES6003: Going to be a Black Friday deal at $699. A bit out of the range I wanted to spend. Would be willing to pay for it if it's worth it, but this is a new product and the lack of reviews has me concerned.
Any input would be much appreciated. Please help me make up my mind so I can quit trolling the internet 24/7! biggrin.gif

LG 47LS4500 is a good set to go for. Alternatively, you may also consider Vizio M3D470KD,
http://tv-compare.blogspot.com/2012/11/47ls4500-vs-m3d470kd.html
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