LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

[Scott]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

So discounts for those of us in Texas?!?!

Haha I'll be more than happy to give advice for no charge

[Smallville102001]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

How long do you guys think it will be before you can watch broadcasting stuff in 4k? I have Comcast and it sounds like the only thing in 4k is Netflix and some replay of the Olympics or something but no tv stations. Direct tv i have heard has some 4k but very limited or something.

[Gotmadskillzson]

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How long do you guys think it will be before you can watch broadcasting stuff in 4k? I have Comcast and it sounds like the only thing in 4k is Netflix and some replay of the Olympics or something but no tv stations. Direct tv i have heard has some 4k but very limited or something.

A long time......probably 10 years. Networks and show creators don't want to invest in it. I mean hell it took them some years before they started broadcasting in HD. Also 4K TVs still aren't in enough households yet either.

[p_rushing]

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How long do you guys think it will be before you can watch broadcasting stuff in 4k? I have Comcast and it sounds like the only thing in 4k is Netflix and some replay of the Olympics or something but no tv stations. Direct tv i have heard has some 4k but very limited or something.

A long time......probably 10 years. Networks and show creators don't want to invest in it. I mean hell it took them some years before they started broadcasting in HD. Also 4K TVs still aren't in enough households yet either.

DTV has 1 full time station and another event/sports station. Plus a PPV station.

It should be quicker than the HD switch. Most stuff is already in 4k or even higher resolutions. Everything is digital also. ATSC 3.0 is approved by the FTC, which allows for 4k OTA, and there are some broadcast testing going on.

In the next 2-3 years we should see some stuff.

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[DaImmaculateONe]

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Dont they already shoot everything with 4k cameras, it seems like formatting and bandwith would be the only issues. Can coax cables even do 4k?

[p_rushing]

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Dont they already shoot everything with 4k cameras, it seems like formatting and bandwith would be the only issues. Can coax cables even do 4k?

Almost everything should be shot in 4k. RG6 Coax can can do 4k, but I think they are using more than 1 line/channel. Then it is combined at the box and sent over HDMI to the TV.


Edit: tuner is probably a better word than line/channel
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[LetsGoBucs]

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I just ordered the 75" Samsung Q9FN today. However, I'm having it being delivered to my new apartment in Austin, TX in July. Really excited about this one, especially based on the reviews Rtings gave it.

https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/samsung/q9fn

8.7 Movies
8.3 TV Shows
8.2 Sports
8.8 Video Games
8.7 HDR Movies
8.7 HDR Gaming
8.3 PC Monitor

Out of curiosity, what made you go with this one over an OLED? I was looking at the LG C8 series, and was wondering which you would recommend?

(BTW, I'm looking at the 65" so both models have the same size whereas the LG doesn't have a 75" which may or may not have been your reasoning. I'm also going to be waiting a bit until the prices come down a little)

Thanks!

[Scott]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

Out of curiosity, what made you go with this one over an OLED? I was looking at the LG C8 series, and was wondering which you would recommend?

(BTW, I'm looking at the 65" so both models have the same size whereas the LG doesn't have a 75" which may or may not have been your reasoning. I'm also going to be waiting a bit until the prices come down a little)

Thanks!

It's gonna be dependent on the type of room it's going in. For me, it's a living room, so very bright room where the QLED will give you much better brightness. If you have a light controlled room, the OLED can be a good option, but I'm also still weary of OLEDs because of the burn-in possibility, that's what happened to my last one.

[PVarck31]

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I know we have a lot of experts in here so I figured I'd ask.

I need a TV for my front porch we are fixing up so I can sit out there this summer and watch baseball and maybe play some video games. but I don't need a 4K set. I was looking at the TCL Roku on Amazon, found a 40'' 1080p for $229. I'm think that will be fine for what I need, I've heard they are good TVs. Or is there something else in that price range that is a must get?

Thanks.

[SuperBowlNachos]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

I know we have a lot of experts in here so I figured I'd ask.

I need a TV for my front porch we are fixing up so I can sit out there this summer and watch baseball and maybe play some video games. but I don't need a 4K set. I was looking at the TCL Roku on Amazon, found a 40'' 1080p for $229. I'm think that will be fine for what I need, I've heard they are good TVs. Or is there something else in that price range that is a must get?

Thanks.

If you do get it I'd spend the extra $20 on a 4 year warranty.

Rtings.com actually did a review of these which I was surprised to find - https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tc...080p-2017-s305 - got a pretty decent reflections score which is probably the most important thing. Your next best bet would be to find someone selling an old set for super cheap.

[mgoblue]

Re: LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

I know we have a lot of experts in here so I figured I'd ask.

I need a TV for my front porch we are fixing up so I can sit out there this summer and watch baseball and maybe play some video games. but I don't need a 4K set. I was looking at the TCL Roku on Amazon, found a 40'' 1080p for $229. I'm think that will be fine for what I need, I've heard they are good TVs. Or is there something else in that price range that is a must get?

Thanks.

For that use I think you'd be fine...I like my more expensive TCL (better HDR) but a 40" for 229 is great...

[Artman22]

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I can get the LG 65 B7 for $1700 with free shipping and no tax. I’m extremely tempted. Just scared about all the stories I’ve heard about burn in.


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[FlyingFinn]

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I can get the LG 65 B7 for $1700 with free shipping and no tax. I’m extremely tempted. Just scared about all the stories I’ve heard about burn in.


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For that price I would do it. I work from home so my TV is basically on from 8 in the morning to 12:30 at night. I have had the B7 since August and I haven't seen any burn in.

[Smallville102001]

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I can get the LG 65 B7 for $1700 with free shipping and no tax. I’m extremely tempted. Just scared about all the stories I’ve heard about burn in.


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Yeah i would get it that price is like 900 less then you can get it on amazon and best buy + no tax saves a good amount to and OLED TV's look out of this world. I want to get one i just cant afforded one my self hoping in other 5-8 years or so that they will drop a lot in price.

[Scott]

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Yeah i would get it that price is like 900 less then you can get it on amazon and best buy + no tax saves a good amount to and OLED TV's look out of this world. I want to get one i just cant afforded one my self hoping in other 5-8 years or so that they will drop a lot in price.

By then MicroLED will be out, and that will blow OLEDs out of the water.