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Report on the Samsung 55 8000 3d smart TV I got a few weeks ago ( http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/tv-video/tv/led/UN55F8000AFXZC ) gently caress this poo poo, I love it, got used to the "Soap Opera effect" and I now demand it on action movies, gaming lag is really not noticeable at all, and after fiddling with my image settings I realized the sports problems were a combination of A) Low quality source video and B) Getting used to the extra framerate, which is really great. Once A) was fixed, gently caress, this TV owns. Have not used the 3D features because who cares(Honestly, haven't found any content to use), and neither the hand gestures which are pretty worthless, as is Voice Control. The Smart TV side, only used it for Netflix and works reasonably well (Apple TV had a nicer interface but the convenience in the Samsung TV integration is nice). Apparently has "Quad Core" processors but who gives a gently caress, it's a TV and I'm not using any of the integrated apps, because I am a civilized person and own a Personal Computer. Also the base continues to be absolutely retarded, but now that I have a big table for the TV it's fine. I wonder if I'd gotten the previous version (6000?) that didn't have 3d+SmartTV+Voice and Motion controls, if I'd have saved the extra 500 dollars, or if the image quality is better in this one too. Image quality is awesome, but does require some fiddling or saving settings depending on what content you like.
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I can't get used to motion interpolation/soap opera effect on regular TV because my cable signal is so crappy, that it emphasizes the junk and it's unwatchable. It's too bad too, there's a really nice Sony model I had seen but it apparently doesn't let you turn interpolation off.
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Pews posted:I think with Amazon's TV Low Price Guarantee you can get the $50 difference back. No poo poo, gonna have to check that out e: thanks for the heads up, got $50 back. Just-In-Timeberlake fucked around with this message at 19:45 on Sep 30, 2013 |
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Sep 30, 2013 19:31
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Don Tacorleone posted:gently caress this poo poo, I love it, got used to the "Soap Opera effect" and I now demand it on action movies You're an awful human being and will no doubt infuriate anyone who comes over to your house to watch TV.
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Wario In Real Life posted:You're an awful human being and will no doubt infuriate anyone who comes over to your house to watch TV. I can't hear you over the sound of Star Trek: Into Darkness looking loving sweet It feels like back when the SD->HD switch was happening, once you go back to watching regular framerate stuff, it feels like using muddy glasses. Maybe old movies are going to suffer a lot, but the new poo poo is great. Robocop, Riddick, Oblivion, can't wait to try Elysium on it. I'd like to try Apocalypse Now too. It's probably just years of conditioning to a certain framerate. I gotta admit the first time I saw the Soap Opera effect I hated it, but back then it was the Attack of the Clones and the green screen just jumped at your eyes, it was a movie that was clearly made in a bad way. Good movies just look like... a more realistic movie. poo poo entertainment is going to be really exposed, but good cinematography will always work. The Life of Pi looked incredible too. Love that poo poo.
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Curious... has anyone bought a TV and later regretted it because it was too big? I'm trying to decide between a 55-inch and 60-inch for my next TV. I've seen all the charts, and my recommended viewing distance between and couch and TV would be at the very bottom end for a 60-incher. I'm not sure if that means I would be better off with a 55-incher.
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I've read a lot of this thread and am still very confused as to what to do. 1. I don't want a plasma, would like LED 2. Id like a 50 inch tv. 3. Id like it to be pretty good for movies and such. 4. I really really don't care about smart crap or 3d 6. Id like it to be at most 800. Maaaaybe 850. Does this exist?
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The Grey posted:Curious... has anyone bought a TV and later regretted it because it was too big? That's allegedly the reason why someone has a 70" Sharp on my local Kijiji classifieds. If it helps, I sit ~7 feet from my 51", and I don't consider it too big. Indeed, I wish I'd had the cash for a 55. If you're sitting ten or more feet away, a 60" shouldn't be a problem.
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Gozinbulx posted:I've read a lot of this thread and am still very confused as to what to do. Sure, do some research, personally I went with the aforementioned Samsung but it was more expensive due to useless (to me) SmartTV and 3d crap, but while shopping I saw a lot of very affordable LGs that looked decent. Maybe the Samsung F6000 series is cheaper by now, which is last year's model and still pretty decent from what I saw.
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Don Tacorleone posted:Sure, do some research, personally I went with the aforementioned Samsung but it was more expensive due to useless (to me) SmartTV and 3d crap, but while shopping I saw a lot of very affordable LGs that looked decent. Maybe the Samsung F6000 series is cheaper by now, which is last year's model and still pretty decent from what I saw. I have been doing research and it's dizzying. What are some these LG's you recommend?
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Gozinbulx posted:I have been doing research and it's dizzying. What are some these LG's you recommend? Oh boy, I already forgot the models I was researching, but I used this site mostly: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk Looking at the latest reviews, this SamsungTV seems like a great no-frills one, except for the size, but maybe they make it in a bigger version: http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/samsung-ue32f5000-201308253262.htm Unless you're in a real hurry, give yourself a couple of weeks to read reviews and to familiarize yourself with the lingo. Most stuff is really superfluous (gamma states, chromaticity, and white balances) but you'll feel more comfortable once you understand the basic differences. After all, a TV could last you 5 years or more if you're not looking for cutting edge. Basically boils down to what size you want, and if you prefer LED to Plasma and your budget. Honestly most current TVs look great, specially if you don't want to pay for the extra 3D stuff.
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The Grey posted:Curious... has anyone bought a TV and later regretted it because it was too big? Unless I'm being forced to turn my head to follow the action, I never really find a screen to be too big per say. You do tend to notice artifacts in the source though.
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Does anyone know if the Smart features on this TV actually require the add-on Magic Remote? That seems stupid http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-50LN5700-50-Inch-LED-LCD/dp/B00BB9OPR8/
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KingKapalone posted:Does anyone know if the Smart features on this TV actually require the add-on Magic Remote? That seems stupid http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-50LN5700-50-Inch-LED-LCD/dp/B00BB9OPR8/
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Don Tacorleone posted:Sure, do some research, personally I went with the aforementioned Samsung but it was more expensive due to useless (to me) SmartTV and 3d crap, but while shopping I saw a lot of very affordable LGs that looked decent. Maybe the Samsung F6000 series is cheaper by now, which is last year's model and still pretty decent from what I saw. This year's models use "F". Samsung's 2012 lineup uses "E". Just saying. LGs look great every time I see them, and they're what I'd pick if I wanted to experiment with adjustable motion interpolation settings and 3D. But I'm afraid I'm in the "darker blacks always = better" camp. Which is funny because my monitor is at least three years old now, but I think it's black level is perfectly fine.
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Mister Macys posted:This year's models use "F". Samsung's 2012 lineup uses "E". Just saying. Whoops, sorry, you're right, I think the 6000 were just a model without some smart tv features or something? Anyway they were cheaper, thanks for the correction
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KingKapalone posted:Does anyone know if the Smart features on this TV actually require the add-on Magic Remote? That seems stupid http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-50LN5700-50-Inch-LED-LCD/dp/B00BB9OPR8/ LG's Smart UI is a bit annoying to navigate without one, but it's not that bad.
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So I'm looking to get a TV for the first time in my life, and the biggest issue I've been having so far is figuring out what the proper size for my room is. I'll be sitting about 8-9 feet away, and I'm thinking at my price range of around $500 that ~40 inches seems to be the best bet. Am I on the right track here?
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KingKapalone posted:Does anyone know if the Smart features on this TV actually require the add-on Magic Remote? That seems stupid http://www.amazon.com/LG-Electronics-50LN5700-50-Inch-LED-LCD/dp/B00BB9OPR8/
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I've been at this for hours and I feel more lost than before. What's the cheapest TRUE 120mhz LED? 240?
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That's a good question. Some companies have a policy of using their motion interpolation ratings as their "official" rating. Here's a link on the subject: HD Guru: Beware of Phony LCD HDTV Refresh Rates TL;DR - Best Buy lists the actual refresh rates of the televisions it sells. Thanks Internet posted:So I'm looking to get a TV for the first time in my life, and the biggest issue I've been having so far is figuring out what the proper size for my room is. I'll be sitting about 8-9 feet away, and I'm thinking at my price range of around $500 that ~40 inches seems to be the best bet. Am I on the right track here? I think you could stand to go larger at that viewing distance. Some size maximizing options from the last page: The 47" Vizio E series TV is $500 new. LG 47LN5400 for the same price. And there's always BB's store brands (Dynex/Insignia) which are based on LG panels. Finally, Black Friday's only ~ a month away...  That's where the really affordable doorcrasher deals will be.Forty inch models: If you want to go Vizio, I'm partial to the M-Series myself. Samsung has the UN40F5500 for $514 (add to cart to see price). It also has 3 HDMI ports, plus a dual core processor for Smart apps. LG has the 42LN5700. Also dual-core. Mister Facetious fucked around with this message at 06:00 on Oct 2, 2013 |
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In my research, I've found that Vizio's E Series offers black of .06, which is really impressive for a LED as far as I can tell, and a white above 300. Why do you recommend the M series over that? Cause its 3D?
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Honestly, it looks pretty. Literally no other reason. I believe reviews mention a wider viewing angle, but I don't remember.
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TheEye posted:Doesn't the M series have local dimming? Or maybe just some of them? I think/thought all the M series do local dimming.
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Thanks Internet posted:So I'm looking to get a TV for the first time in my life, and the biggest issue I've been having so far is figuring out what the proper size for my room is. I'll be sitting about 8-9 feet away, and I'm thinking at my price range of around $500 that ~40 inches seems to be the best bet. Am I on the right track here? FYI 10 months ago I bought a decent, if very basic Panasonic plasma 50" for $599 shipped to my door from Amazon. If you've waited this long, better to wait another month or 3 and see what sales pop up.
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If I'm basically just looking for a big monitor (40-46") to hook up to an xbox and htpc and give no fucks about smart tv, 3d or even tuner features, what are my options? I looked at actual large-size computer monitors, but they seem to be universally worse and more expensive than just buying an HDTV and ignore the actual TV features. The only thing I care about is picture quality. Any sub-1k recommendations?
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Mister Macys posted:That's a good question. Some companies have a policy of using their motion interpolation ratings as their "official" rating. Where he says Costco, etc doesn't specify what is on the box, that is false. Walmart, Costco, HHGregg, and a few others all made specifications beyond just font and size of what went on Hisense TV boxes. This included leaving the mention of 3D support for more than few models.
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Well, I managed to narrow down the issue with my Vizio's game mode. It only disables itself when I turn off the TV. I tried every combination of input switching, turning the console off/on, etc... Vizio support recommended switching the Xbox's output to 1080i, disabling smooth scrolling, and turning game mode off to see if that helps the lag. I'll try it out after work today, although I'm fairly certain I already did this...
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Mister Macys posted:That's a good question. Some companies have a policy of using their motion interpolation ratings as their "official" rating. Oh, so that's why my LG's box said 240.
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Welp, getting a new TV. One of the pixels got stuck as red after 3 weeks, tech came over, new TV getting delivered next week. Go go LG warranty support, I guess.
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golgo13sf posted:Welp, getting a new TV. One of the pixels got stuck as red after 3 weeks, tech came over, new TV getting delivered next week. Just curious but anyone know what companies do with these huge rear end displays? Are they fixable?
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Does anyone have experience or opinions on either of these two models I'm considering? http://www.newegg.ca/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889253358CVF http://www.costco.ca/Panasonic-Viera-TC-L58E60-58-in.-Smart-1080p-LED-HDTV**-.product.100041960.html thanks in advance guys
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Don Tacorleone posted:Just curious but anyone know what companies do with these huge rear end displays? Are they fixable? It depends on the cost / profit ratio. If you stand a good chance to make money off a refurbish, they will pull the display, replace it, but keep the same boards. If they have another display that has a board, they may cannibalize the boards for that display. For a really cheap unit, they most likely end up in the trash.
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Well I have to say I love the new Bravia 42 inch (KDL42W653), the display is amazing, I've never had a tv before that I could genuinely use as a pc monitor and be able to read all of the text at high resolution. It has a whole bunch of smart tv features I didn't even know existed, it connects to my Internet via wifi, you can push videos to it seamlessly from any android device. It has Netflix iplayer and just about every conceivable online media player built into it. The biggest shock was when I took it out of the box and discovered it was less than an inch thick, the whole display bends if you're not careful, it's almost too thin. The only downside for some people might be that it has only two hdmi sockets, but I have a reciver with 5 hdmi inputs built in so I'm not really too bothered about that. I can't believe that it costs less than a thousand pounds .
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Well today is the big day. I'm gonna go buy a tv. I saw one of the ones I'm really considering (vizio e series 55inch) at walmart yesterday. The video they were sending to all the tvs, though, was so poor there was no way I could judge the PQ from that. Also the price is so good ($800) than other 55 inches that I feel like SOMETHING must be wrong about it. Televisioninfo says it has one of the darkest blacks on any LED (.06 I believe) and goes up past 300. I don't know what to do.
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Don Tacorleone posted:Report on the Samsung 55 8000 3d smart TV I got a few weeks ago ( http://www.samsung.com/ca/consumer/tv-video/tv/led/UN55F8000AFXZC ) Bah Gawd, was I wrong about the 3D - a friend brought over a demo 3D vid, plugged it into the USB port, and I was blown away how cool it looked. Holy poo poo I demand all movies be 3D now. I gave it a half assed shot to play 3D content from YouTube but it didn't seem to work from my hdmi connection, but playing from USB seems to work everytime. Smart Tv gestures and voice control are still poo poo though
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Don Tacorleone posted:Bah Gawd, was I wrong about the 3D - a friend brought over a demo 3D vid, plugged it into the USB port, and I was blown away how cool it looked. Holy poo poo I demand all movies be 3D now. Also, have you set up youtube to play on TV? Pair your youtube account with the TV, then fire up the TV's youtube app. On your computer, when you want to fullscreen a video, there will be another option to watch on your TV. This works on tablets and phones as well, but I don't have anything that fancy.
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I'm mostly meh about the gesture control. It doesn't bother me, except that if I have it enabled and don't have the camera up, it bitches about it every time I turn the TV on. That's annoying. The voice control is worthless, though: it is routinely triggered by dialog in whatever I'm watching saying, "Hi T-whatever-name," that is, someone saying hi to anyone who's name starts with a T. Did they not test it under such circumstances?  I suppose it might be in part because I'm using external speakers, but come on.
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