- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Looking to buy a new 50-55" tv
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:40 pm
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:40 pm
To surprise my husband. Which one do I buy?
We currently have a Vizio and I've been pleased with it, but I don't know anything about TVs
Any help is appreciated.
We currently have a Vizio and I've been pleased with it, but I don't know anything about TVs
Any help is appreciated.
9
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:55 pm to CorkSoaker
budget?
Posted on 4/8/15 at 9:56 pm to CorkSoaker
Samsung smart
Posted on 4/8/15 at 11:56 pm to CorkSoaker
budget??
Posted on 4/9/15 at 8:33 am to CorkSoaker
Get 55" or bigger. Size does matter and the most common regret of TV purchasers is that they didn't get a bigger screen.
Also, where is the TV going: dark room or bright, well-lighted room?
Also, where is the TV going: dark room or bright, well-lighted room?
Posted on 4/9/15 at 9:48 am to seawolf06
Size of room matters too.
I have a 42 in my apartment which is perfectly fine (of course 60 is better but also at a major price difference).
I have no desire to drop $1k on a TV so I stay in the 42-46 range for $400.
I have a 42 in my apartment which is perfectly fine (of course 60 is better but also at a major price difference).
I have no desire to drop $1k on a TV so I stay in the 42-46 range for $400.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 11:04 am to lynxcat
quote:
I have no desire to drop $1k on a TV so I stay in the 42-46 range for $400.
Can easily get to 55 at 600 or less these days.
Depends on the space. In a big living room/big wall, 42 inch is just pretty small. Not trying to be douchey about it, but its just become so common to see large tvs that 42inch isn't necessarily the standard it once was, IMO.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:00 pm to Pettifogger
Sure, you can get a lower end 55 for 600 but it won't be a smart tv and it may not be at least 120 hertz.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:07 pm to Pettifogger
quote:
Depends on the space. In a big living room/big wall, 42 inch is just pretty small. Not trying to be douchey about it, but its just become so common to see large tvs that 42inch isn't necessarily the standard it once was, IMO.
This.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 12:17 pm to lynxcat
My roommate and I had a discussion about this just yesterday. I live in a small apartment too. I sit maybe 5 feet away from the TV. I have a 42" tv.. he wants to go buy a 60". I told him he's retarded, that's too big for our small arse living room and way too expensive to be worth it. If you are too close to a huge TV, the picture doesn't look very good. 50" would be the biggest I'd go in my small room.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 1:32 pm to lynxcat
quote:
Sure, you can get a lower end 55 for 600 but it won't be a smart tv and it may not be at least 120 hertz.
If you look around you can easily find that.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 3:16 pm to Pettifogger
Do this:
Go to Walmart and stand away from the TVs at your usual viewing distance. (Usually its about 6')
One of them will feel 'right.' Buy the next size up..
As for brands:
--Sonys (great but overpriced. I always found they attracted lightning strikes.)
--LG (probably pound for pound the best brand going.)
--Samsung (one step behind LG)
--Vizio (look great in the stores, but their power supplies always seem to go out after a time.)
GET A SMART TV!! Not just a smart hub. Smart TVs can tie into your internet service - usually via your wireless network. Even if you can't think of a reason to use that, you will find something within a year or so. (I use it for newsfeeds, weather feeds off of Twitter. Pretty cool to have that info rolling through in real time.) Some people stream movies this way.
Stay away from the 4K for the moment. There is no 4K content out there to be had. The only good use for a 4K set is playing BlueRay discs, and driving down the costs of the non-4K sets..
If the price seems high, you will probably keep this set 5 years. Break it down that way. Its a good investment.
Go to Walmart and stand away from the TVs at your usual viewing distance. (Usually its about 6')
One of them will feel 'right.' Buy the next size up..
As for brands:
--Sonys (great but overpriced. I always found they attracted lightning strikes.)
--LG (probably pound for pound the best brand going.)
--Samsung (one step behind LG)
--Vizio (look great in the stores, but their power supplies always seem to go out after a time.)
GET A SMART TV!! Not just a smart hub. Smart TVs can tie into your internet service - usually via your wireless network. Even if you can't think of a reason to use that, you will find something within a year or so. (I use it for newsfeeds, weather feeds off of Twitter. Pretty cool to have that info rolling through in real time.) Some people stream movies this way.
Stay away from the 4K for the moment. There is no 4K content out there to be had. The only good use for a 4K set is playing BlueRay discs, and driving down the costs of the non-4K sets..
If the price seems high, you will probably keep this set 5 years. Break it down that way. Its a good investment.
This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 3:18 pm
Posted on 4/9/15 at 3:19 pm to robchand58
LG before Samsung... Are you crazy?
Posted on 4/9/15 at 4:09 pm to robchand58
Getting a Smart TV is a waste of money IMO. For $150 average price differential, the platforms that most of the tv's run are slow and not very user friendly or customizable. You will be much happier adding a Roku ($85) or Fire TV ($99) box if you desire streaming.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 4:12 pm to CorkSoaker
At best buy this is $629
at Target it's $649
LINK
VIZIO - E-Series - 55" Class (54-5/8" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
rated 4.5/5 stars
we just bought it and have been very happy with it as a movie/gaming tv
at Target it's $649
LINK
VIZIO - E-Series - 55" Class (54-5/8" Diag.) - LED - 1080p - Smart - HDTV
rated 4.5/5 stars
we just bought it and have been very happy with it as a movie/gaming tv
This post was edited on 4/9/15 at 4:15 pm
Posted on 4/9/15 at 4:24 pm to robbykidd
quote:
For $150 average price differential,
I haven't seen this difference just due to "smart TV" in years... Right when they came out that was certainly the case, but now I don't see a significant difference. Most TV's with better specs are Smart though...
Posted on 4/9/15 at 4:26 pm to CorkSoaker
My Samsung smart tv 55" has done me right. That's my suggestion. I've owned Sony, toshiba, and Samsung. Samsung is the best.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 6:50 pm to SouthOfSouth
Agreed...I wouldn't make that a primary focus of my search though
Posted on 4/9/15 at 9:42 pm to robbykidd
Yeah, the LGs just seem to hold up. I travel a LOT, and I keep seeing LG sets in hotel rooms. They can take it. They judge edge the Samsungs by a nose, but they're my go-to box when buying.
Posted on 4/9/15 at 9:54 pm to JonaYolles
What setting did you use? I've has that vizio 6 months and hate it.
Page 1 of 2
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News