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Hmmm... my current TV is 42”, so I’d be spending like $450 to get an additional inch in size, Alexa voice controls, and 4K? How much higher should I set my budget if I want something that feels like more of an upgrade? Edit— are the frames around TVs pretty standard? I wouldn’t want to buy a bigger TV to find out the frame makes it too big for the space. That’s why I gave the dimensions in width and height and not the full diagonal. Xenomrph fucked around with this message at 18:18 on Nov 3, 2020 |
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Xenomrph posted:Hmmm... my current TV is 42”, so I’d be spending like $450 to get an additional inch in size, Alexa voice controls, and 4K? I'd look at the TCL 5 series and Hisense H8G as well — they're both cheaper and better reviewed than the Sony, and the 50" models fit your space. Re: your edit, sites like Amazon Best Buy have the dimensions clearly spelled out under the "specifications" section morestuff fucked around with this message at 18:21 on Nov 3, 2020 |
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Nov 3, 2020 18:12
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Xenomrph posted:Hmmm... my current TV is 42”, so I’d be spending like $450 to get an additional inch in size, Alexa voice controls, and 4K? The real upgrade is any local dimming or HDR, which will make your games and films pop more. My experience has been Alexa is good at turning the TV on and Off abut other than that... ehhh. I'm a fan of the TCL line with Roku Ui myself, but that's mostly because of app compatibility. Budget wise it really depends if you just want something to Veg out on that you can grab on the cheap, or if you want something that for the next few years will be comfortable. American McGay posted:If my pythagorean theorem skills haven't failed they should have room for a 55". Thanks though. I just saw 46 and derped the gently caress out.
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Nov 3, 2020 18:19
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morestuff posted:I'd look at the TCL 5 series and Hisense H8G as well — they're both cheaper and better reviewed than the Sony, and the 50" models fit your space. Also, am I essentially looking at Black Friday prices? Or am I better off waiting until then for the best deal?
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Xenomrph posted:Also, am I essentially looking at Black Friday prices? Or am I better off waiting until then for the best deal? Some places, like Best Buy, have already posted their Black Friday ads so you can shop around a bit. If saving $50-100 is a dealbreaker for you I'd just wait the few weeks, the TVs will still be there afterward if you strike out
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Nov 3, 2020 18:25
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I’m all for saving money, I might as well wait a few weeks.
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Nov 3, 2020 18:32
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On sets without local dimming, is there much difference in HDR performance between IPS and VA panels?
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Nov 3, 2020 18:52
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If rtings is to be believed, IPS panels consistently have an average contrast ratio of less than 1200:1 without local dimming, while VA panels without local dimming can have anywhere from 3000-7000:1. Also VA has much better black levels, which is why they've all but replaced IPS at the premium level, LG Nanocell sets notwithstanding.
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Nov 3, 2020 19:13
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Yeah, peak highlight should be the same since that's a function of the backlight, but the higher contrast ratio of a VA panel is going to make highlights look better in general. I would really only go IPS for stuff like signage or at a bar where off axis view is going to be primary use case.
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Nov 3, 2020 19:17
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FilthyImp posted:My experience has been Alexa is good at turning the TV on and Off abut other than that... ehhh. I'm pretty committed to Google, but the point still stands, pausing playback by voice is something that I find low key life changing. My husband barely tolerates all the tech our house is filled with but he even uses it all the time.
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Nov 4, 2020 07:38
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I just moved into a new place and there’s a tv mounting bracket already screwed into the wall (image in link). Is there a way to check that my TV would sit on there safely? Also can I screw in any flat mount bracket to the TV and have it work without needing to reinstall the wall mounted part? I only have a 55” LED TV so i can’t imagine it’d be too heavy given there’s 8 screws holding it up. https://imgur.com/gallery/4WsDbFv
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Fists Up posted:I just moved into a new place and there’s a tv mounting bracket already screwed into the wall (image in link). Grab onto the mount with Your hands (wearing gloves, silly) and try to do a pull-up (put your weight on it). If it comes off, be glad it wasn’t your TV just now. If it’s solid, well, do you weight more or less than your new TV? If you weigh more you are good to go!
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Fists Up posted:I just moved into a new place and there’s a tv mounting bracket already screwed into the wall (image in link). 8 screws doesn't mean much if they aren't in studs. You can see at the very least that the 4 on the outside are not. I'd suggest you do what previous poster said and try to test the limits of the mount
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Nov 5, 2020 05:37
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Studfinder will tell you if it's installed right.
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Nov 5, 2020 05:39
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FilthyImp posted:Studfinder will tell you if it's installed right. That will only tell you where the studs are. Get ‘er a good tug and see what she’s made of.
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Gave it a really good pull. It’s definitely on there solid and i put way more weight than what my TV weighs. So should any flat mount kit fit? I understand they’re all standard size as far as the part that actual clips on to the wall?
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Ultimate Mango posted:That will only tell you where the studs are. Get ‘er a good tug and see what she’s made of. He meant you'll be able to clearly see if it's screwed into a stud.
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Nov 5, 2020 13:29
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BuyDig has the 55" BX for $1,297 plus $75 in Visa gift cards.
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Nov 5, 2020 21:11
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Pulled the trigger on the CX 77'. It's coming the same day as my PS5.
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Nov 5, 2020 21:13
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mcmagic posted:Pulled the trigger on the CX 77'. It's coming the same day as my PS5. You're gonna have a great time, I've been absolutely loving my big ol CX so far. Can't wait for the PS5 either, so stoked
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mcmagic posted:Pulled the trigger on the CX 77'. It's coming the same day as my PS5. Did they ever start doing more preorders after that first disaster? I figure I’m months away from replacing the 55” Panasonic plasma with a 65” CX, new receiver (4K capable), and new console (or two).
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Ultimate Mango posted:Did they ever start doing more preorders after that first disaster? I got my preorder the first day so not sure.
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I was gonna try my luck at midnight at a brick and mortar but apparently they're not offering any at physical stores on launch. Which I guess is a good thing because you want to avoid big crowds and stuff but it's still pretty weird. It used to be a surefire way to avoid the scalpers but if everything has to be pre-ordered online then you're just at the mercy of the bots.
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Nov 5, 2020 22:09
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Was thinking about getting this 65” Samsung - SAMSUNG 65-inch Class QLED Q80T Series - 4K UHD Direct Full Array 12X Quantum HDR 12X Smart TV with Alexa Built-in (QN65Q80TAFXZA, 2020 Model) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0845ZSMWS/ I saw it at Costco for about $1,700 and Amazon is about $200 less. Anything I should be concerned about here, or be going in another direction? I’d like to get something before my PS5 gets here.
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Caesarian Sectarian posted:Was thinking about getting this 65” Samsung - Friends don't let friends buy QLED when you are almost at OLED money.
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Caesarian Sectarian posted:Was thinking about getting this 65” Samsung - This is the TV everyone recommends here and is generally considered one of the best around: LG 65" Class - CX Series - 4K UHD OLED TV Costco has it for only $150 more then that QLED.
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Friends don't let friends but Samsung TVs.
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Has anyone ever seen one of the Vava short throw projectors in real life? I think it was down to $2300 a few weeks ago, so I'm guessing it will be like that for Black Friday. Just not sure if it really works as well as the reviews seem to indicate. https://www.amazon.com/VAVA-Theatre-Projector-Lumens-Android/dp/B07XGM6YGQ
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American McGay posted:Friends don't let friends but Samsung TVs. I bought the LG and it's awesome but I just found out that Samsungs have Steam Link built-in and that makes me very jealous.
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Hikaki posted:I bought the LG and it's awesome but I just found out that Samsungs have Steam Link built-in and that makes me very jealous. For what it’s worth, my LG B9 OLED had such a lovely connection compared to my Apple TV so I just completely disabled the internet connection on the B9 and use my Apple TV instead. It’s not as noticeable with Netflix and poo poo but I’d imagine Steamlink would be intolerable. It could also have been that the processor was poo poo now that I think about it. Oh well!
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The Grey posted:This is the TV everyone recommends here and is generally considered one of the best around: Thanks, I went ahead and grabbed this one.
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jokes posted:For what it’s worth, my LG B9 OLED had such a lovely connection compared to my Apple TV so I just completely disabled the internet connection on the B9 and use my Apple TV instead. It’s not as noticeable with Netflix and poo poo but I’d imagine Steamlink would be intolerable. It could also have been that the processor was poo poo now that I think about it. Oh well! I did the same thing last night setting up my CX. Why would I connect the TV to WiFi when I have a Apple TV 4K?
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Island Nation posted:I did the same thing last night setting up my CX. Why would I connect the TV to WiFi when I have a Apple TV 4K? It's infuriating that they saved maybe $2 in BOM cost by putting a loving 10/100 PHY in the CX when the SoC almost loving certainly has a gigabit MAC in it. You were probably talking about WiFi, which I never really had any issues with (granted the AP was like 5 feet away), but now that I finished running Ethernet, plugged the TV and my ATV 4K in so I never have to think about bandwidth again.
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I spent way too long trying to parse all the acronyms in that post
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movax posted:It's infuriating that they saved maybe $2 in BOM cost by putting a loving 10/100 PHY in the CX when the SoC almost loving certainly has a gigabit MAC in it. You were probably talking about WiFi, which I never really had any issues with (granted the AP was like 5 feet away), but now that I finished running Ethernet, plugged the TV and my ATV 4K in so I never have to think about bandwidth again. I had primarily thought of how the TV phones home when using its smart TV features to spy on the user but you bring up another good point. The CX did lop off 12 bit color and DTS to save on cost so using a crappier Ethernet port would be on spec too.
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I still love my C9 but I'm not thrilled with the news that the VRR issues are not fixable. Seems like a solid implementation of anything other than 4K@120 will be a ways off.
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Anyone know a good sleeve system to mange cables inside the wall? When i first had this done it was kind of shoddy and I want to clean up my set up a bit.
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mcmagic posted:Anyone know a good sleeve system to mange cables inside the wall? When i first had this done it was kind of shoddy and I want to clean up my set up a bit. I haven't used this one but it has good reviews on Home Depot. https://www.homedepot.com/p/Commercial-Electric-In-Wall-Power-Cord-and-Cable-Kit-A32-KW/304502792 I just installed this kit over the weekend and it worked out fine. Doesn't come with a tube or track though. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GWGZGQ4/ I had to feed it through an exterior wall cavity and deal with insulation but it was pretty easy with some fishing line. Just make sure you buy high quality cables that are long enough so you don't have to run them again.
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Costco will have a Sony X90CH (their version of X900) on sale 11/20 - 11/30. 85" for $2k, 75" for $1600. No word if 65" will be on sale but if so it would likely be $1k. Comes with 5 year mfg warranty, 7 years if you use Costco Visa card. I just returned the 75" I got and mounted the 85", those extra 10" were the right move, this thing is incredible.
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85 inches is a pretty good bedroom tv.
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