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Samsung Curved TV
Posted on 2/24/18 at 10:45 am
Posted on 2/24/18 at 10:45 am
I’m looking into getting a Samsung Curved 65” model MU8500.
A friend recently bought a new tv and said the geek squad guy told him to do himself a favor & never buy a curved tv. Anyone know why? My friend obviously didn’t ask why.
A friend recently bought a new tv and said the geek squad guy told him to do himself a favor & never buy a curved tv. Anyone know why? My friend obviously didn’t ask why.
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Posted on 2/24/18 at 12:35 pm to Cwar11
Curved is a gimmick.
Posted on 2/24/18 at 1:41 pm to Cwar11
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Anyone know why?
Less of a viewing angle. The only advantage it gives is if you are sitting directly in front of it, which allows only 1 person to have the optimal view and gives everyone else a suboptimal view, even compared to flat screens.
Posted on 2/24/18 at 2:04 pm to colorchangintiger
Yep gimmick, I'd be willing to bed curved tv's go the way of 3d tv's here in a year or two.
Posted on 2/24/18 at 8:58 pm to Cwar11
I wouldn't call it a gimmick, but it is definitely a niche situation. It genuinely creates a more immersive experience for one person at the right distance. Perfect for a personal viewing / theater room, not good for muxh else.
Posted on 2/25/18 at 9:51 pm to Cwar11
I always felt curved was a gimmick too. My parents have a 49" curved Samsung and seem to love it though.
Posted on 2/26/18 at 8:24 am to NewIberiaHaircut
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Curved is a gimmick.
I think this is the cool thing to say...just to say it. I've owned a curve for going on two years now and I can tell you there is a tremendous difference in viewing angles
Posted on 2/26/18 at 9:13 pm to LSUsmartass
I have two curved Samsungs: a 55" Q7C and a 55" KS9000. Personally, I love the curved screen. I find I can't watch TV on a flatscreen; the picture just doesn't look right on a flat surface.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 8:45 am to Cwar11
Unless you're sitting RIGHT in front of the tv, curved does absolutely nothing to enhance the experience.
It's a Samsung gimmick at this point that will go away soon.
The best thing about curved tvs is they make amazing computer monitors in the smaller sizes since you DO sit close to that.
It's a Samsung gimmick at this point that will go away soon.
The best thing about curved tvs is they make amazing computer monitors in the smaller sizes since you DO sit close to that.
This post was edited on 2/27/18 at 8:49 am
Posted on 2/27/18 at 2:26 pm to Cwar11
I got a curved in my bedroom and I absolutely live it
Posted on 2/27/18 at 3:14 pm to MontyFranklyn
Again, people who shite on curved tvs are the ones who don't own one and have zero clue.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 3:54 pm to BRBoy0586
quote:Video is captured on flat film or flat sensors, so the video is most accurately reproduced on a flat screen. You've probably just gotten used to the curve and don't notice the distortions it introduces anymore.
I find I can't watch TV on a flatscreen; the picture just doesn't look right on a flat surface.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 4:03 pm to LSUsmartass
quote:I don't own one, but I've got quite a few hours logged watching them. Here is my list of pros/cons:
Again, people who shite on curved tvs are the ones who don't own one and have zero clue.
Pro:
The viewing experience may be slightly enhanced at one particular point in the room.
Cons:
The viewing experience is degraded from most parts of the room.
More expensive than equivalent flat TV.
Necessarily much thicker than a flat TV, doesn't look as sleek on the wall.
Posted on 2/27/18 at 11:18 pm to LSUsmartass
quote:
I can tell you there is a tremendous difference in viewing angles
Like everyone else has said, this is true when sitting right in the middle of it
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