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Are the curved TV's worth it?
Posted on 5/15/16 at 4:10 pm
Posted on 5/15/16 at 4:10 pm
About to move and I want to upgrade my 7 year old lcd. I haven't really began looking to hard yet.... Seems like there's some good deals out there...
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Posted on 5/15/16 at 4:12 pm to Glock17
No.
It adds nothing. It isn't in any way shape or form more immersive.
Pure cosmetics. Money better spent elsewhere.
It adds nothing. It isn't in any way shape or form more immersive.
Pure cosmetics. Money better spent elsewhere.
Posted on 5/15/16 at 4:24 pm to TigerMyth36
Also... Last time I bought Samsung seemed to be the brand to go with... Is that still the case today?
Posted on 5/15/16 at 4:28 pm to Glock17
Samsung and LG
But like the post above, curve tvs are just a fashion statement
But like the post above, curve tvs are just a fashion statement
Posted on 5/15/16 at 4:28 pm to Glock17
No clue. I haven't bought a TV in 5 years. My Samsung plasma is still going strong. It will be a sad day when it dies.
Posted on 5/15/16 at 5:04 pm to TigerMyth36
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No.
It adds nothing. It isn't in any way shape or form more immersive.
Pure cosmetics. Money better spent elsewhere.
To expand on this, IMO the cosmetics are worse. They look like shite hanging on a wall.
Posted on 5/15/16 at 5:10 pm to Glock17
When I was shopping TV's less than a year ago, all of my research indicated that they are not worth it. I believe they still come a premium, but for what benefit?
Posted on 5/15/16 at 6:14 pm to shotcaller1
Thanks for all the feedback... See some good deals for some samsungs that I'll probably look into... Probably looking at either 55 or 60 in
Posted on 5/15/16 at 6:46 pm to Glock17
Curves are nice on a woman, not a tv.
I'd pay more to not have a curved tv
I'd pay more to not have a curved tv
Posted on 5/15/16 at 6:53 pm to Glock17
Dont buy a curve TV. It's a gimmick IMO and I don't like looking at them. Samsung makes great TV otherwise. The new KS8000 has a pretty good rebate right now. Not a fan of the connect box but other than that it's a nice looking TV.
Posted on 5/15/16 at 7:28 pm to TigerWise
I think they are made curved becUse it is easier for the oled panel. Curved actually gives you a worse picture with glare and worse off prime viewing angles. Panasonic has a flat 65" oled, but it is $$$. I'm waiting another year or two for the 65"+ flat oleds to come down some.
This post was edited on 5/15/16 at 7:30 pm
Posted on 5/15/16 at 7:30 pm to Glock17
The only way a curved screen would be useful is if it was 300 ft diagonal. You would need a digital cinema projector for that.
Posted on 5/15/16 at 8:46 pm to Tempratt
Are 4K TV's worth it? Seems like when I last bought one 1080 was the newest thing, but back then cable companies weren't even broadcasting in 1080
Posted on 5/15/16 at 10:50 pm to Glock17
They are not 100% a gimmick, but your seating arrangement has to be pretty precise to take advantage of it, which makes it not worth it.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 8:37 am to SG_Geaux
the whole "is the curved TV a gimmick" thing doesn't make sense to me.
No, there is no objective advantage like image quality. But go sit in front of one and see if you enjoy it or not. I wouldn't pay notably more for one, but if they're roughly the same price as a competing TV and I liked it I might get one.
FWIW, I don't own one, I just think people look at curved TVs in a weird manner.
No, there is no objective advantage like image quality. But go sit in front of one and see if you enjoy it or not. I wouldn't pay notably more for one, but if they're roughly the same price as a competing TV and I liked it I might get one.
FWIW, I don't own one, I just think people look at curved TVs in a weird manner.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 9:23 am to Glock17
Are there any curved TVs that aren't OLED? I would certainly buy an OLED before I'd buy another LCD.
Don't buy a 4K TV though. 4K will made your HD cable/satellite feed look like standard def
Don't buy a 4K TV though. 4K will made your HD cable/satellite feed look like standard def
This post was edited on 5/16/16 at 9:26 am
Posted on 5/16/16 at 9:43 am to BulldogXero
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Are there any curved TVs that aren't OLED?
A lot of the Samsungs, like almost every single one.
This post was edited on 5/16/16 at 9:48 am
Posted on 5/16/16 at 9:44 am to Pettifogger
quote:People call it a gimmick because it fits the definition exactly.
he whole "is the curved TV a gimmick" thing doesn't make sense to me.
The marketing says a curved screen looks bigger because the edges are closer to you. The reality is the effect is so minimal (less than 1" perceived screen size) that the extra money you'd pay (unless you find a fire sale) would be much better spent on a larger TV.
The marketing says viewing angles are improved. The reality is that while the viewing angle on the far side of the screen is slightly improved, the viewing angle of the near side is much, much worse.
The marketing says reflections are reduced, but the reality is reflections are stretched and exaggerated.
The marketing says curved TVs are more "immersive", but the reality is that is highly subjective. So yeah, go watch one and see if you like it, and try not to be distracted by the fact that the picture must be distorted in some way due to the video being captured on camera "flat" and displayed curved.
The marketing says it's like a movie theater in your home, but the reality is what works on a 60 foot screen doesn't necessarily work on a 60 inch screen.
Posted on 5/16/16 at 9:49 am to Korkstand
The curved Blu Ray players aren't a gimmick either........
Posted on 5/16/16 at 10:26 am to BulldogXero
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4K will made your HD cable/satellite feed look like standard def
Expand on this please. I have never heard that
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