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Seeing as how basically everything in the 75" range all cost the same within a 100 or so of each other, who's got the best tv for use as a giant bluray watching device with occasional pc hooking upness. I was looking at the previous Sony 75, but that got discontinued.
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Segmentation Fault posted:I would like to buy an HDTV, but not a smart TV since that's a feature I have no desire for and can easily be supplemented by a $35 Chromecast. How do I go about looking for not-Smart TVs? They don't really make not-smart TVs anymore and if they do, they're cheap for other reasons (like being lovely TVs) beyond lacking "smart" functions. As long as you can stomach never pressing the little Netflix button on your remote or whatever, don't worry about it. You're not paying some huge overhead for the features and honestly the "cost" of them being integrated into your TV that you pay for is probably less than the $35 a Chromecast would run you
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What's your rough budget and what size are you looking for? That's pretty important information before being able to recommend anything
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Nov 2, 2015 23:26
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If you are looking to buy a decent 1080p TV for say a bedroom or kids room, this is a great deal for one (you can easily flip the GC online).
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goferchan posted:They don't really make not-smart TVs anymore and if they do, they're cheap for other reasons (like being lovely TVs) beyond lacking "smart" functions. As long as you can stomach never pressing the little Netflix button on your remote or whatever, don't worry about it. You're not paying some huge overhead for the features and honestly the "cost" of them being integrated into your TV that you pay for is probably less than the $35 a Chromecast would run you Oh alright. Mostly I'm looking for something cheap, maybe in the ~$300 range? I don't need anything too big, honestly 35" is enough. I was mostly asking because I'm not sure what my options are at this point and I'm more doing exploratory research. I'm fine with smart TVs, I just figured they were still in that "extra feature" category where it's an excuse to add $100 to the price tag or something.
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Nov 3, 2015 01:26
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Cross posting from the Apple TV thread, but I want to get a new Vizio 50" and it's clear it supports controlling of OTHER devices via CEC, but doesn't say whether IT can be controlled by a CEC device. Anyone know how to tell? I'd like to make sure I get a TV that the Apple TV can turn on and off.
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dexter6 posted:Cross posting from the Apple TV thread, but I want to get a new Vizio 50" and it's clear it supports controlling of OTHER devices via CEC, but doesn't say whether IT can be controlled by a CEC device. Anyone know how to tell? I'd like to make sure I get a TV that the Apple TV can turn on and off. My cable box remote can turn my Vizio M series TV on and off. Edit: Oh that's not what you asked. Nevermind.
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dexter6 posted:Cross posting from the Apple TV thread, but I want to get a new Vizio 50" and it's clear it supports controlling of OTHER devices via CEC, but doesn't say whether IT can be controlled by a CEC device. Anyone know how to tell? I'd like to make sure I get a TV that the Apple TV can turn on and off. My 2015 Chromecast can turn the Vizio M50 it's attached to on when I cast something to it from my desktop, if a trip report is enough.
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Nov 3, 2015 02:57
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Segmentation Fault posted:Oh alright. Mostly I'm looking for something cheap, maybe in the ~$300 range? I don't need anything too big, honestly 35" is enough. I was mostly asking because I'm not sure what my options are at this point and I'm more doing exploratory research. Vizio E-Series all the way for you, probably. Without doing any deal-hunting whatsoever it looks like you could do a new 40" at Wal-Mart for $350. I got a refurb 48" for $380 from a Groupon deal and my experience has been flawless, but I've heard mixed things from other people about buying refurbs online so it kinda depends on what sort of potential hassle you're willing to put up with -- worst case scenario, if something's wrong with it you return it, but I've heard of people having to return refurbs like 2 or 3 times to Amazon before getting one without any issues so I guess your mileage may vary. And yeah, I think smart features used to be like that but now it's sorta become the standard. I never use mine and unless I accidentally hit one of the remote buttons to enable them you'd never know they existed edit: and speaking of tolerance for bullshit, obviously black friday is right around the corner and I'm sure there are gonna be some deals in your price range there. Either way, especially if you're ok with doing a refurb, you can probably get more than 35" in the $300 range
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dexter6 posted:Cross posting from the Apple TV thread, but I want to get a new Vizio 50" and it's clear it supports controlling of OTHER devices via CEC, but doesn't say whether IT can be controlled by a CEC device. Anyone know how to tell? I'd like to make sure I get a TV that the Apple TV can turn on and off. When I turn my PS4 on, my TV automatically turns on, if that's what you mean.
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goferchan posted:When I turn my PS4 on, my TV automatically turns on, if that's what you mean.
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Nov 3, 2015 13:27
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veedubfreak posted:Seeing as how basically everything in the 75" range all cost the same within a 100 or so of each other, who's got the best tv for use as a giant bluray watching device with occasional pc hooking upness. I was looking at the previous Sony 75, but that got discontinued. I'm partial to the Sony's in the large-size screens. I went with a 70W850B ~14 months ago and still love it, the longest I've probably ever appreciated an electronic thing.The 75W850C looked good to me when I checked it out. I think they still have them at Best Buy? Maybe discounted even! If you have the $$ I would definitely go Sony over Vizio. The quality difference is more noticeable in these large screens, maybe a calibration thing, I don't know honestly.
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I'm looking for a replacement for my old TV (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0074FGNDC?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00) Basically looking for a good 50''-65'' non-smart (no bullshit accessories) TV for gaming. Something exactly like the Samsung UN50EH6000 would be perfect. Edit: I'm thinking something like this is probably my best bet (http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00U9U9336?tag=rtings-tv-bs10b-20&ie=UTF8) tyrelhill fucked around with this message at 21:37 on Nov 3, 2015 |
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I ended up getting the 55" J6200 but never posted my findings here. Someone asked me about it over PM, and here's what I told them:quote:I got the 55". It's seen quite a bit of use so far - a bunch of Youtube (via PS3), a Miyazaki blu-ray, a few things on Netflix, and a lot of gaming. (nothing too fast-paced yet, though) Still haven't played any FPSes on it or anything, but I've been quite happy with it, especially for the price. Edit: I should mention that on Amazon, it looks like the 50" and 55" are the same price, so unless you're space-limited, go for that.
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Yeah it's a good price and pretty much same specs as my older model. Gonna pick one up this weekend, thanks!
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Nov 4, 2015 02:03
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Groupon has refurb Vizio M65-C1 and M70-C3 TVs on sale ($1,099.99 and $1,499.99). Is the only difference between these two the extra 5 inches for $400? What are the opinions on those two models?
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Nov 4, 2015 05:58
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The M70 is the best deal you're going to find for a decent 70 inch 4k TV. None of the M-series models have any feature that's outstanding, and it has some motion blur issues. That said, nothing is terrible either. It also has fantastically low input lag. If you're in the hunt for a large 4k TV that isn't going to be as huge of a drain on your wallet, I don't see many choices better than the M70.
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What's everyone's thoughts on refurb tvs? Personally I just don't feel safe spending 1500 bucks on a tv that isn't going to come with a full warranty.
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veedubfreak posted:What's everyone's thoughts on refurb tvs? Personally I just don't feel safe spending 1500 bucks on a tv that isn't going to come with a full warranty. I am being completely honest here, and I don't know what you do for a living, but I've seen your posts. Don't you have enough money to not worry about a refurbished tv? 
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Got my LG 55EG9100 OLED today. Amazon's packaging job was loving horrific, but the TV seemed to survive. The picture quality is outstanding; everything just pops. I played Splatoon on it for a bit and the colors looks so nice on it compared to my other TV. WebOS is also really good for a smart TV platform. It's fast, and their wiimote-ish remote works fine. It also works flawlessly with my receiver. Just plugged it in, adjusted the audio setting and boom, done.
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Nov 4, 2015 18:57
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Captain Yossarian posted:I am being completely honest here, and I don't know what you do for a living, but I've seen your posts. Don't you have enough money to not worry about a refurbished tv? In which way? Getting burned by a tv that shits itself on day 91? Or by skipping the refurbed. I'm of the mind that a 1500 dollar refurb is a bad idea. Need to sell this god damned Titan-X so I can buy a new tv
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veedubfreak posted:In which way? Getting burned by a tv that shits itself on day 91? Or by skipping the refurbed. I'm of the mind that a 1500 dollar refurb is a bad idea. Haha I'm just busting your balls. I was implying that you shouldn't HAVE to "cheap out" on a refurb since I know how much you drop on GPUs
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Captain Yossarian posted:Haha I'm just busting your balls. I was implying that you shouldn't HAVE to "cheap out" on a refurb since I know how much you drop on GPUs Ya, I'm not afraid to buy a new tv, it's just that I can't decide on which one. Ugh, I wish they weren't all just so close and had a clear winner. Although I'm definitely not spending 3500 on the new 75" Sony when I can pick up the 70" Visio/Sharp/LG for 2k. Also, I feel bad sending a still working tv off to the graveyard. My 42" Sony Wega has been limping along in the bedroom for far longer than it has any right to.
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Like the monitor thread in sh/sc I'm going to start wish for incredible bullshit with no foundation in reality. Sooo come on 120hz input capable oled tv!
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veedubfreak posted:Also, I feel bad sending a still working tv off to the graveyard. My 42" Sony Wega has been limping along in the bedroom for far longer than it has any right to. I keep wanting to replace my 2 year old Samsung for no reason other than "get a bigger TV" but I'll probably wait until next year. Someday I'll get rid of that old first(?) generation 39 inch Vizio that survived 2 years of college and another 6 years as a living room/bedroom TV.
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veedubfreak posted:Ya, I'm not afraid to buy a new tv, it's just that I can't decide on which one. Ugh, I wish they weren't all just so close and had a clear winner. Although I'm definitely not spending 3500 on the new 75" Sony when I can pick up the 70" Visio/Sharp/LG for 2k. Give it to me ya dingus lol
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The problem is, it was bought in I wanna say 2003? It's a first gen rear projection lcd tv. It was basically one of the first widescreen tvs you could get back then. It blew its first build 13 months after I bought it (the one time I've had an extended warranty be worthwhile). The 2nd bulb is still going strong, but the lcd is cracked in 2 spots. So in the upper right of the tv there is a big blue blob, and the lower left corner has a big yellow blob. And for a while, when I was originally looking at new tvs, it would occassionally just strobe and go black. But now it seems to want to live, it's like a rich grandparent that has dementia and has everything willed to you, IT JUST WON'T DIE. Meanwhile the living room tv is the last model of Samsung 67" DLP LED tvs before they went all flatpanel. I want to say I bought that one in 2007. The color sucks and on ocassion it will lose its mind and I'll have to get behind it and unplug it to force it to reset. The fan is also getting progressively louder. Right now it's just a matter of which set finally gives up first. Meanwhile downstairs I still have a 27" CRT that i bought in 95. Best Buy gets to haul that one off regardless of which one upstairs dies.
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Nov 4, 2015 21:50
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Those old widescreen tv's really are great, but God drat are they heavy... like hundreds of pounds 
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Captain Yossarian posted:Those old widescreen tv's really are great, but God drat are they heavy... like hundreds of pounds The 27" isn't widescreen, but it still weighs 90 pounds. Those ginormous 32" widescreen CRT tvs were ridiculous.
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veedubfreak posted:The 27" isn't widescreen, but it still weighs 90 pounds. Those ginormous 32" widescreen CRT tvs were ridiculous. Oh god I worked in a warehouse where I had to move those fuckers. Sony's were so much heavier than equivalent sized tvs. And yes the 32" ones would break your back.
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Nov 4, 2015 23:21
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My last 27" crt tv got rolled down a flight of stairs... it was just too heavy to move RIP
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When I lived in a 3rd floor apartment I gave away my 32" Trinitron for free on craigslist so long as they get it down without my help. Was worth it.
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So I'm thinking of getting a 4K set. Realizing that most of my content will still be 1080p from satellite and AppleTV, I should probably look at OLED sets. Does anyone have the LG55EG9600, or an equivalent recommendation? I don't know about size, but most if it is from the bedroom, viewing distance approximately 10'. Thoughts?
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I have to move in to my parents place for a few months before I emigrate. Given how much stuff I have to move, I think I'm going to be a good friend and trade someone my 50" plasma for their ~32" LCD. It's like giving up a child because it's just too awkward to take them with you, but wanting a smaller child that suits your needs better in the meantime. Then getting the biggest and best child you can find when you move. This analogy is not working.
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Mr. BT posted:So I'm thinking of getting a 4K set. Realizing that most of my content will still be 1080p from satellite and AppleTV, I should probably look at OLED sets. We just got a 55EF9500 at work which is the flat version. It's amazing. Any specific questions about it?
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the nicker posted:We just got a 55EF9500 at work which is the flat version. It's amazing. Any specific questions about it? How does regular content look on it? Have you tried any 4K/gaming/etc? Will I be missing out unless I sit like 5' from it?
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Mr. BT posted:How does regular content look on it? Have you tried any 4K/gaming/etc? Will I be missing out unless I sit like 5' from it? At 55" I think 4k is kind of a wash, personally. We did stream house of cards in 4k and it looked fantastic, but I had to be right up at the screen to tell the difference. Didn't game on it. Regular content looked great so long as the source was good, compression artifacts really stood out when streaming at lower bitrates. But that's to be expected.
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I don't you're going to notice that much of a difference at 55" from 5 feet away. 60 or 70 would be a far bigger leap.
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the nicker posted:At 55" I think 4k is kind of a wash, personally. We did stream house of cards in 4k and it looked fantastic, but I had to be right up at the screen to tell the difference. Didn't game on it. Regular content looked great so long as the source was good, compression artifacts really stood out when streaming at lower bitrates. But that's to be expected. Fun fact. Main reason it looks better is cause of the higher bitrate.
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the nicker posted:At 55" I think 4k is kind of a wash, personally. We did stream house of cards in 4k and it looked fantastic, but I had to be right up at the screen to tell the difference. Didn't game on it. Regular content looked great so long as the source was good, compression artifacts really stood out when streaming at lower bitrates. But that's to be expected. The 1080p House of Cards blu-ray has better bit-rate than the Netflix 4k stream.
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