CaptObvious75
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HDTV recommendations.
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melancholygypsy
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Another +1 for Panasonic plasma. I bought my 60st50 a year ago this month and it is amazing, the picture is beautiful.
I did a lot of research before buying and for the price at the time it was the best on the market. I am seeing the same results with the new ST60. To get an LED that would compare in picture quality you would have to spend upward of 4k on a full array LED.
If you want a more real to life picture with deep blacks and no worry about light bleeding go Plasma and go with panny.
Oh and you should join here: http://www.highdefjunkies.com and read through some threads, the couple of professional calibrators namely d-nice posts panel prep and settings for the high end panny plasmas.
My plasma is heavy but just as thin a LED...
I did a lot of research before buying and for the price at the time it was the best on the market. I am seeing the same results with the new ST60. To get an LED that would compare in picture quality you would have to spend upward of 4k on a full array LED.
If you want a more real to life picture with deep blacks and no worry about light bleeding go Plasma and go with panny.
Oh and you should join here: http://www.highdefjunkies.com and read through some threads, the couple of professional calibrators namely d-nice posts panel prep and settings for the high end panny plasmas.
My plasma is heavy but just as thin a LED...
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AlfaMikeF0xtr0t
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For some reason I am the same way with LG TV's. I don't remember which device it was, but I had a LG something that ate shit after a short time. But on the flip side of that, before that device ate shit, I had a 17 or 19" LG LCD monitor that I had for about 5 years, sold that PC and monitor to a friend, who used it for probably 4 - 5 years, then gave it to his brother who is still using it. It's the LG monitor that just won't fucking die. So LG can be hit or miss, it's just when they hit, its a homerun, and when they miss, it's a huge whiff.:iono:
XGC75
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I'm typing through a new Sharp LE6400LEU. Picked it up refurbished for under a grand. I was looking for just a pretty picture without much fanfare and I think I hit the mark pretty well. The picture is great. Motion processing is excellent with 1080P sources like my computer but can start to degrade with 780i and lower. Not many apps but this is just the platform for better devices like the Roku. I didn't consider plasma screens because I can see the jitter.
Are you in a dark(ish) room? Like many on this thread I am a fan of Plasmas and they tend to do a better job in low light areas.
Pretty much 9 months ago I was in the same situation. Ended up bewteen the Panasonic ST50 or the Samsung PN51E6500. Very Similar TV's, I chose the Samsung because it used the same technology as in the higher end TVs (iirc 8000 series) and I liked the controls better then the Panasonic.
You can't go wrong with either. CNET has great review on both and good calibration settings for both as well.
Pretty much 9 months ago I was in the same situation. Ended up bewteen the Panasonic ST50 or the Samsung PN51E6500. Very Similar TV's, I chose the Samsung because it used the same technology as in the higher end TVs (iirc 8000 series) and I liked the controls better then the Panasonic.
You can't go wrong with either. CNET has great review on both and good calibration settings for both as well.
Thunderfunk
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I used to think the same but a buddy of mine picked up a new LG LED TV and it is pure sex. Plus my LG Nexus 4 is a quality piece of hardware.
Mine must just be old then.
GTINAPLES
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I have the Samsung smart TV with the camera built in and 3D etc. It is awesome in every aspect of picture, best quality and I'm an electronics expert. I have a PC plugged in through HDMI and Bluetooth keyboard etc.
Don't forget Samsung makes quality. The best tv on market.
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Don't forget Samsung makes quality. The best tv on market.
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greasyginzo
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Panny ZT all the way unless you can find someone willing to part with their Kuro. Or last years VT to save a few $...Sammy have problems with 24p and their black levels can't compete with Pannisonic
The only LED I would buy is a Sharp Elite
The only LED I would buy is a Sharp Elite
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topdawgx99
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55" Samsung LED - $998 with a $400 dell gift card on top.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...1225267-QD0WTKdYEeKFq_6O_rB4og0_0chW3_aoM_0_0
bad thing is it only has 2 HDMI inputs, so that might be a no go.
65" Samsung LED for $1397.99 when you put in promo code: GVZ86425
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...ffiliateID=lw9MynSeamY-LkQmq3p0yxe48GJwSlY3tw
Looks like this one has 2 HDMI ports as well.
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/...1225267-QD0WTKdYEeKFq_6O_rB4og0_0chW3_aoM_0_0
bad thing is it only has 2 HDMI inputs, so that might be a no go.
65" Samsung LED for $1397.99 when you put in promo code: GVZ86425
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applicat...ffiliateID=lw9MynSeamY-LkQmq3p0yxe48GJwSlY3tw
Looks like this one has 2 HDMI ports as well.
AlfaMikeF0xtr0t
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Yeah, it's a darker room. If I do end up needing a TV I may go plasma this time, I've never had one. It seems my initial thoughts were right when compared to "the masses", Panasonic or Samsung.
melancholygypsy
Bring out the Gimp
Sony makes good LED as well but again the Elite and the Sony full array models are 3500+ ... Edge lit LED is terrible IMO
I would strongly suggest a plasma then. A good quality one, with good blacks on contrast. Go to an electronics store and test some side by side. Hopefully they can turn the lights down for you. I did this and the blacks/contrast on my TV were way better then the next Samsung up. Mine looked black and the other Samsung looked more grey.
Try to bring HD trailers (higher res the better) and watch them on TV's you are looking at. Gives you a reference point.