OK! Your LCD! You Tell Me! Got a new one? post it here - Page 50

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung UN55ES6820F

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
Picture quality and price[got a great deal]

3. What you like best about your LCD.
Picture Quality, Size, Smart Feature,Weight

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
Doesn't seem to have a gaming mode and the speakers are very weak, any movie or tv show i watch i have to crank up the volume. As well connectmovie is quite picky with some files especially mkv format ones. Only 3 hdmi slots and doesn't recognize my 2TB HDD plugged into a generic usb dock , nopt to mention it doesnt have any physical buttons for power volume etc

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.
More usb device support and an extra hdmi slot, plus good speakers wouldnt hurt. Physical buttons on the console

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
Pleas put physical buttons on it

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
Watching a movie like the Avengers in 1080P and wow just wow what image quality.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
Cant seem to find a "calibration" setting for it or a game mode

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
It was crazy cheap compared to our old 32 inch Sony Bravia upstairs which we paid 800 for in 2009 i believe, and for 600 more we got a bigger,slimmer and much better tv

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
This is a great budget tv with everything from smart to 3D, and me being a novice i really couldnt see why youd pay more to get a 7 or 8 series tv honestly for someone who just plays ps3 and watches movies/cable tv this is more then enough. Just know that there no physical buttons on the panel itself and thing only comes with two 3D glasses.

1. The "Model" you have.
Toshiba 50L2200U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
$299.99 Black Friday price at Sears, plus good reviews. Using with a to be built HTPC so no need for apps, not interested in 3D.

3. What you like best about your LCD.
Size, picture, sound

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
Nothing so far.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.
Local dimming, but for the price, I'm not going to complain

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
Nothing

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
I had to drive home with one of the back seat car doors ajar to fit the box in.....

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
None

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Was a bargain.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.[/quote]
Yes, I don't own a calibration disc so if someone has some good calibration numbers, pm them to me or a link to point me in the right direction. I don't see an official owners thread dedicated to this TV here.

This site http://www.televisioninfo.com/content/Toshiba-50L2200U-HDTV-Review/Calibration.htm has some calibration info.

1. The "Model" you have.
Seiki SC391TS (LCD, 60 HZ, 39", Sears)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
Super price - $199.99. Size I wanted.

3. What you like best about your LCD.
Excellent value. Side inputs (easy to access). Good picture. Audio is decent. Has RCA audio outputs. Fairly narrow bezel for a non-LED TV.

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
Default contrast too high, had to set contrast to zero. Contrast ratio is marginal. Either darks or brights are saturated, but not bad if viewed straight on. Viewed off angle, even by only 30 degrees or so, picture gets lighter and brights get saturated - not terrible to look at but not ideal either. Limited picture controls - just brightness, contrast, color and sharpness. Tint control is grayed out. Advanced settings is grayed out. Overall, picture is fine for a low-price TV but best viewed straight on.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.
Direct input buttons on remote - must choose input menu and then select input.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
None. It's pretty good for a cheap TV.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
None

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
None, other than the "don't like" items.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, if you wait for a deal. Way better value than tube-TVs used to be.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Note: For this Seiki LCD TV, I found that a universal remote code for Hitachi works. Specifically, for Phillips universal remote model SRU5106, I used Hitachi code 0002.

Edited by mndwgz - 12/16/12 at 5:01am

Just got a new LCD Flat Panel? Post it here ONLY. Please do not post projection models.

Tell me the following:

1. The "Model" you have.

Insignia 19E430A10

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.

Color. Replaced my 9" B/W my mom bought me at Kroger's when I was 11. We didn't really have the money but she got tired of me complaining about watching the Waltons every Thursday.

3. What you like best about your LCD.

I can screw my antenna in without using an adaptor.

4. What you don't like about your LCD.

Channel up/down and volume up/down buttons on tv are too small for my fingers.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.

A dial to change the channel and dials for volume and pic adjustment.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.

They were much better when they were made in Japan.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.

I coildnt put my plate on top of it. Now I have to hold my food while watching. If a bad show is on I am stuck with it until I am finished eating.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.

None. It's great so far.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

No. My Kroger TV was only $39. That's probaly like a hundred in today's dollars.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Definitley would suggest the upgrade. Technology has really improved.

1. The "Model" you have.
Sony KDL-50EX645

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
Bought at Fry's Electronics on Black Friday for a great price.

3. What you like best about your LCD.
Nice looking and slim bezel. It's fairly slim and light. Excellent amount of HDMI inputs (4) and also has VGA input. Sips electricity. Very cool running.

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
Hard to get the colors looking right. Skin tones seem a bit off. Blacks aren't truly black.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.
Wished I had gotten the 60" version.
50" seems a bit small now.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
Make the bezel even thinner. Remove all the 3D/SmartTV crap and have more inputs (like 2x component).
Keep dropping the price so I can buy a 60".

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
$17 estimated yearly energy cost. It does pass through 5.1 Dolby Digital/DTS via Optical Toslink SPDIF from a HDMI source. Awesome!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
Like said above, color balance looks a bit off. Vivid is way too saturated.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
No... current prices as still too high. Only the sale/special prices are decent. Remove all these useless features and make a cheap and good TV.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
Originally wanted a Panasonic Plasma. Would prefer a plasma for better blacks and more natural colors, but the prices are pretty high on them. The low end Panasonic plasmas are totally gimped on inputs (2 HDMI, no VGA) and have a dumb accent stripe and thicker bezels. I love Sonys, but too poor to afford them regularly. Got this at an incredible price.

Main use is for HTPC, watching videos/movies, sometimes streaming TV shows. Also, some retro emulator gaming. Other use is console gaming. Everything works well. VGA input accepts 1920x1080. Waiting for my DVI-HDMI cable.

HDMI to 5.1 channel pass thru is awesome because I'm using it with a 5.1 Logitech Z-5500 which only has Toslink or Coax SPDIF in, so I can connect everything to the TV and let it switch. I have no receiver.

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung 40" 1080p 60 Hz LED LCD
M/N: UN40EH5000FXZA

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
Reliability of brand, price, image quality, build quality, size, energy efficiency

3. What you like best about your LCD.
Value (size, image quality, and brand reliability for price)

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
Can't rotate TV on stand (although I plan to mount eventually, so not a huge deal)

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.
Additional HDMI (can use nice receiver instead)
VGA input (probably wouldn't use)
Maybe 120 Hz for sports?

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
Keep up the good work. I like that my model was made in Mexico vice China.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
There's an X-box analog-stick-like thing on the bottom-right corner of the set that's used for power, menu settings, etc.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
None. (I just set it up tonight.)

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
If you get it on sale around Black Friday or the Super Bowl, but it depends. I can buy a 46" LED model for less than half what I paid for my Sharp 46" five years ago. There are some features, though, for which I don't think are worth paying more, namely 3D and Smart TV features.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
My main set is a Sharp Aquos 46" 1080p LCD (CCFL-backlit) set that I've owned for five years. It's still going strong with no pixel problems, although it's half as energy-efficient as an LED model.

For my second set, I initially bought an Insignia 39" 1080p LED Black Friday special ($249) from Best Buy, but returned it after hooking it up and seeing a vertical line of dead pixels. Decided to spend more to get quality from the Samsung model.

1. Panasonic Viera LED IPS 42 Inch (TC-L42E50)

2. LED, 1080p, Fantastic picture quality and value.

3.1080p support via HDMI, 4 HDMI inputs

4. Not a thing

5. 3D

6.

7. Normally retails for a $1,000 bucks at Brandsmart but brought it on sale for $578

8. None so far

9.Yes



I recently purchased the model HDTV referenced in my post and I mainly use it for gaming on my Xbox 360 and PS3.I was wondering what calibration software should be used to get the best picture possible from this specific model.Also, when playing Halo 4 online multiplayer, my aiming feels a bit off and not sure if its due to the input lag or my eyes not getting accustomed to experiencing so much clarity and detail.Any helpful advice would be greatly appreciated.

1. The "Model" you have.

Vizio E420i-A0


2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.

Price and reputation, and WiFi

3. What you like best about your LCD.

Low profile bezel, and very light, only 28 Lbs.

4. What you don't like about your LCD.

Only 2 HDMI inputs and only optical audio out, no coaxial.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.

I wish it supported 1080P and 5.1 with Netflix, currently it supports 720P and stereo.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.

See above

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.

Is able to pass through 5.1 out the optical out when using STB or DVD player.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.

Trying to calibrate picture settings

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

This one was. It was $449 at Target. Plus I used my "red" card to get 5% off, plus I had a 5% coupon for an HDTV from Target, so it was $400.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Anyone who has picture settings please post them, thanks.

1. The "Model" you have.

Panasonic TC-L55ET5

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.

Solid reviews, great price. Bought from Amazon from $960, got $60 back in price matching the current price on Frys.com

3. What you like best about your LCD.

-Great picture overall. No buzz or IR issues (unlike the 55" Panasonic UT50 series plasma I got first and exchanged for this).

4. What you don't like about your LCD.

-Doesn't handle dark scenes or motion quite as well as the plasma (as expected), but still very good and a great trade off to get rid of the IR worries and buzzing. Picture uniformity is very good for an edge-lit LCD, though there is a tiny bit of a shadow in the very right bottom corner. Really only noticeable on very bright scenes and actively looking for it though, so no big deal.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.

None I can think of.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.

None I can think of. I'm very pleased with it.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.

How much I liked the picture. I was worried I'd be let down after having the plasma for a couple of weeks. But motion, while not as good, looks fine on it (have the motion adjustments turned off) and think bright scenes look better on it. Yeah, dark scenes aren't as good, but I can live with that.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.

None thus far, have had it for one week today.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

The $900 its on sale for at Frys? Absolutely. The $1,200-1,300 something on Amazon and most other sites currently--probably not since it's been on sale under $1,000 several times.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

Nope.

1. The "Model" you have.

LN40E550

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.

Cheap 1080p tv

3. What you like best about your LCD.

I like that it is an affordable 1080p tv.

4. What you don't like about your LCD.

I don't like that with some videos on Youtube I am getting choppy video when there are scenes where there is a lot of horizontal movement at average to slower speeds in terms of how the objects are moving on screen.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.

I wish it had 120 Hz.

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.

Fix the problem I am having in regards to viewing horizontal movement. Please make it not choppy.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.

I was surprised at how much work I had to put in to get a decent picture on it.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.

I get choppy video on YouTube when viewing videos that have a lot of horizontal movement at average to slower speeds. I also will say that some videos my brother told me are guaranteed to look good have looked like crap when viewing them from the web.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

I don't want cheaper if the quality is going to be much poorer. It is not a bargain at $376 if you are going to get the tv repaired time and time again and they can't fix the issue.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

My Toshiba 32" LCD tv that was 720p that I had which has been on sale for $249 to $269 recently at big box stores in Canada I feel was a much better tv than the LN40E550. I wish I could have gotten a 1080p version of my previous tv.

LG 55LM4600

On sale $750 priced much lower than MSRP, 5" larger than other models I was considering, connectivity, design.

Slim bezel, beautiful picture, 3 HDMI.

Bezel could always be smaller. No S/PDIF out. No apps (not that I needed a "smart tv")

S/PDIF out. Apps (not that I needed a "smart tv")

Keep up the good work!

How big it was compared to my old 37".

None so far. I'm off to the races.

Not for any of the new models, but after the prices start falling, I think there's a lot of value to be had.

I confirm that this TV has an Ethernet port. This is not a "Smart" tv, but it allows connecting to a home network (presumably for DLNA content).

I chose this TV over similarly priced sets for a few reasons:
The Samsung (PN51E550/PN51E530) and Panasonic (P50UT50) 50" plasma TVs currently priced ~$700 either had larger bezels, fewer connectivity options or smaller screens. Also, at the end of the day, "smart" functionality adds to their price, but I'm hooking this tv into my Windows 8 HTPC, so this is all redundant functionality.
The Vizio 50" LED (E500I-A1) sells for $700, has a slim design and good connectivity, but that's the original MSRP, it will likely be cheaper before too long. Also no 3D and it's smaller.
At the end of the day, I decided that the extra 5" added a lot of value that couldn't be added on later. 3D isn't crucial but it's nice.

1. The "Model" you have.

(LG 50LS4000)

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.

(Was looking for a big screen LED for my living room but didn't want to spend too much. Found it at Best Buy for $649)

3. What you like best about your LCD.

(I'm impressed with the picture quality. Plus, I can set the TruMotion settings which apparently other LG models can't)

4. What you don't like about your LCD.

(HDMI-CEC. If I turn on my PS3 the TV will turn on but won't switch to the PS3's HDMI input automatically).

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.

(Read above. Would like better Energy Saving features like automatically turning off if not used for 60min like my 32" Bravia LCD can. Wouldn't have mind Smart features, but for the price I really can't complain.)

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.

(Fix HDMI-CEC on this particular model)

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.

(The ability to turn on/off Trumotion, wasn't expecting this good of PQ considering the price).

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.

(No issues as of now)

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.

(For this TV? 50" 120hz LED for $649, SURE!)

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.

(Loving this TV. Got more from it than I thought I would.)

1. The "Model" you have.
Samsung UN60ES7100

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
Picture quality and price (Open Box). The wife and I popped into BB on our way home from the hospital and my 4th R/ knee surgery. I did not feel like going home. I stumbled upon this TV and pondered buying it for a while. The wife and I settled on "We sill stop by tomorrow on the way home from Physical Therapy. If it is still there then we will buy it." Well, it was still there and I ended up taking it home. Great purchase and no regrets.

3. What you like best about your LCD.
Picture Quality, Size, Smart Feature,Weight

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
Not sure yet. If anybody knows of any "Gremlins" let me know!

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.
Same as #4

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
Nothing to report

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
Watching a movie like the Avengers in 1080P and wow just wow what image quality. I am coming from a Mitsu WD65734 DLP. All I can say is WOW!!!

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
When streaming video (Amazon or Netflix) the Audi plays through the TV vice through my AVR. I am still trouble shooting the cause. I am sure it is user error:confused:

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes! Open box/amazing special price. Most definitely satisfied w/ purchase

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I am surprised at how amazing the picture quality it. I feel like it continues to improve the more I watch it. The wife and I watched "Cloudy w/ a Chance of Meatballs" in 3D and it was great. I am very impressed w/ how clean the 3D is.

1. The "Model" you have.
Toshiba 32C120U

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
Price and picture quality

3. What you like best about your LCD.
Picture quality and picture quality good Blacks,Contrast,Color,Brightness and picture detail . While not a Plasma or a high end LCD/LED the picture is very good it equals the best of the 32's

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
Speakers could be better hooked up an inexpesive 2.1 PC speaker system big improvement .


6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
None. It's pretty good for a cheap TV.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
picture quality was much better at home than in store after proper set up.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
None,

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
Yes, especially When tier one brands are on sale. You get a lot more TV for your money than in years past.

10 review at cnet http://reviews.cnet.com/flat-panel-tvs/toshiba-32c120u/4505-6482_7-35159739.html

1. The "Model" you have.
LG 55LHX

2. What convinced you to purchase this particular model.
The claim of great black levels and because it's full back lit and not edge lit.

3. What you like best about your LCD.
The black level and colors.

4. What you don't like about your LCD.
The slight blooming and how it handles motion.

5. What "Feature(s)" you wish your LCD had.
3D

6. What advice or suggestion would you make to the "Manufacturer" about your LCD.
They should have improved on their backlit technology instead of doing edge lit like everyone else.

7. What was your biggest "Surprise" after you received your LCD.
The black level, I expected a slightly better black than the LH90 I had before it and it is more than marginally better in my opinion.

8. What "Problems or Issues" have you had with your LCD.
Haven't had 1 problem or issue, it works perfect.

9. Do you really think that todays "Prices" are worth it.
When I got it I definately think it was worth it.

10. Any additional information that you want to add is encouraged.
I'm very happy with this set and I believe this may just be the most underrated set ever and I think Chad B's excellent score for this set reflects that.