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Best non smart TV under $2,000?

post #1 of 6
2/9/13 at 8:41am
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Preferably I would like to spend even less. I am wanting to upgrade from my 50" Samsung Plasma to an LED/LCD with the best specs possible while keeping it under $2,000. I saw the Samsung 8000 series, but I couldn't help but think if it wasn't a smart TV that it would be perfect.

I have just begun my search so I don't know what is really considered good specs but I do know I like the screens that look really 'fluid' or like a soap opera show. I would like 3-D capability as well if I wanted it would be nice. Sorry if i'm being vague but hopefully saying as good a TV I can get that's not a smart TV will be enough smile.gif

(I have always been extremely high on Samsung products so I would like to stay with them, but willing to look elsewhere).

Thanks!
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post #2 of 6
2/9/13 at 9:35am
if you're looking for a high-end/performance-oriented TV or 3D, then you're getting a TV with smart capabilities whether you want them or not. Only the low-end/bargain models don't include any bells and whistles -- nobody says you have to use them if you don't want to.
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post #3 of 6
2/9/13 at 9:57am
^^^^^ I would agree. I think Smart tv's are a dumb idea (much rather use WiFi/enet enabled blu-ray player or any of the STBs available like AppleTV, Roku, etc) but you don't have to use them if you don't want to. Just don't enable the internet connection and you shouldn't be bothered by updates etc. Even getting a 3D tv is not a bad idea. You don't have to use 3D but, in theory, the panels should be better built.
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post #4 of 6
2/9/13 at 10:35am
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I understand I don't have to use those features if I didn't want to , my idea was saving money with getting a tv that just doesn't have those bells and whistles. If they are there of course ill use them. But if I can find a great tv without and save some cash, that's the point.
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post #5 of 6
2/9/13 at 10:52am
What I'm saying is, TVs with the best picture quality don't exist without those bells and whistles so you really aren't paying much, if any extra for them.

The only models that lack features are the lowest end models--e.g., models without the best picture quality.

Samsung:
EH6000: Direct-LED with a thick chassis, no smart features, no 3D, in sizes up to 65". Known for having solid/decent PQ. Holiday variant EH6030 had 3D and was made in a 55" but they are no longer produced.

Sony:
Doesn't make a large set without at least smart features. EX640/645 are their entry-level models and have smart TV but no 3D. Up to 60".

Sharp:
Aside from the XXLE600U holiday leftovers, their entry LE640 large-screen line has smart TV but no 3D.

LG:
Their low-end LS45/4600 are available without smart TV or 3D up to 55" but IMO have sub-par picture quality.
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post #6 of 6
2/11/13 at 4:03pm
I LOVE the idea Westinghouse has to release "Roku Ready" displays. Meaning you don't need to have the Smart TV features unless you want them. I wish more manufacturers would go this route.

http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/04/westinghouse-set-to-launch-roku-ready-ces-models/
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