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I still have the 2k in the bank and still want to buy one I have been looking at the Sharp Aquos Quattron 3D 240 70" Model 757.
Any opinions? Good Amazon ratings.
How does one get it installed if purchased on the net?
How does one pick a sound system, and I need a sound system with headphones because of a mild hearing deficit (What did he just say? Where are they going? Why did he kill her?)
I am looking for a theatre-sort of experience at my low low budget. I will probably only use it for DVDs and perhaps the Superbowl game if son is around. I am not a broadcast or cable watcher. The former TV died and I watch little tv on the laptop (not a comfortable venue for me) I have the library set up and ready to take the tv. I am installing window shutters now.
Your insight would be much appreciated.
I’ll be interested in this one too. BFLR to come back, and check on the responses. Thanks for the thread Chickensoup.
I and my father use Sharp. GREAT TV. My mother has a Samsung. Also GREAT TV. In the living room we have Panasonic. Very happy with this one. I have LG monitor at work. Also great.
Sony’s are good too.
I would stay away from anything else.
We got our 92inch from Aarons, rent to own. They bring it out,install it, hook everything up, show you how to use it, & if need be repair it if something goes wrong with it.
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Personally I wouldn’t spend money on 3D.
I have a Samsung LED and its fantastic.
LG LM8600-9200 series Passive 3D TVs
We've been very pleased with them and the 3d is spectacular.
Wireless performance is good and Netflix is beyond amazing.
You get a lot of bang for the buck with Vizio. You can get a Smart TV (internet w/Amazon, Netflix and Pandora) and 3D for modest prices. Amazon is also currently a special on a Yamaha stereo receiver for less than $300.
Order the tv from Sam’s Club and they can install it.
Ping.
I absolutely love my Samsung 46” smart TV with 120 hz scan. Netflix works very well,though the browser is a bit clunky as the remote control is not suited for typed input
I have two Sharps (60” and 47”). Both Aquos, and I love them both. Sharp provides good value along with reliability.
I went with Vizio when my standard TV died in 2008. Never had a problem with the Vizio — very good picture quality.
As for larger sizes online, many special ship them and that includes initial set up in your home. Check the website for specific delivery information, etc.
Don’t get a plasma...They suck electricity and emit tons of heat due consuming so much juice.
If in doubt why not go with a 46” - 50” LED, a Roku 3 with headphones jack on the remote, a years subscription to Netflix and keep $1200 - $1400 still in the bank?
LG products seem to produce a LOT of heat. Good natural colors, but heat is the enemy of longevity.
SONY has OK TVs, but their sound systems don't perform well and have significant "clipping" issues if played loud (breaks up - like pixilation with video broadcasts). They're also priced at a premium.
Mitsubishi also produces excellent video products. They may be best known for DLP and projection video products. In fact, I have a "free" 60" Mitsubishi pro rear projection TV that I paid > $5K in 1997 for someone who will take it from my storage in Austin (Freepmail me). I'm going to donate to a battered women's shelter or kid's place ASAP so I can free up space. Fantastic product - I just can't afford the space.
I’ve had good luck with Vizio, purchased from Costco (thier warranty is good).
And Happy Thanksgiving, my friend!
3D is pretty much dead for now. Doesn’t make sense to get 3D unless you are happy to watch the same 3D movies already made over and over. Spend that money on the highest frequency and contrast you can get.
Plasma TV’s run hot and have a great picture, but have problems with reflected light. Plasma’s reproduce black better than LCD’s. LG makes a good plasma
LED TV’s are thin and more energy efficient than plasma. Look at your refresh rate for the screen, most are 120hz, I’d go for a 240hz. Nothing below 120, you’ll get bad pixelation of the picture if there is lots of motion like a football game. Samsung all the way. My bro-in-law has a 60 inch Sharp and it looks dang good.
Keep in mind the picture is only as good as it’s input signal. If you ain’t pumping HD into it, you’ll probably be disappointed.
These are my humble opinions. Suggest you check online reviews by customers when you spot a TV you might like.
And when you go shopping, be sure to take a tape measure with you to measure the diagonal of the TV set that caught your eye, the manufacturers like to cheat, and the government has let them get away with it (another reason to call your Senator.) On the other hand if you go to a furniture store that also sells TVs they might have those yard sticks that they give away for free, so you might walk away with one even if you don’t purchase a TV set.
Just posted this on another thread. Links below...
I picked up an LG the last time. It's 54.6" or some such, just shy of the 55-56 range I normally get.
The reason I mention it, is due to the fact that some of the televisions now have very little trim around the actual display screen.
Mine has about 5/16ths on the sides, meaning you can now put a little larger screen in the place you used to have to limit yourself because there was several inches around the perimeter.
My JVC had about 1/2 an inch on the sides, but then it flared out to about 1.5" on each side. Current television is just shy of 2.5" more narrow width wise.
The base is very small too. This unit is LCD, so the projection back is gone. You could hang this on your rec room wall or some such.
It's amazing what they're doing these days.
You may wish to take a look at the LG Quad HD system they have out now at 84". Hey it's only $17k. Ouch! Hurt me.
At any rate, it's pixil rate is 2160 instead of 1080. Across it's 3840. Nobody is broadcasting that rate yet, but when they do the 55" model will be so clear it will be better than being there... well almost. Can't wait to see a demo.
It's screen is like having four 1080p screens, one in each quadrant. Of course that's only showing 1/4th of the full picture too, with that many pixels.
Here's a link to smaller (by comparison to the 84" only, still big screens) ultra Hi-Def LG televisions.
My mouth is watering... LOL
I recently purchased a 32 and 55 inch Vizio Smart - Great tv - great sound.
Got from amazon.com