LCD or OLED? - The TV Thread

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Man Im a bit spoiled... we have tvs in the conference room at work..55 inches, 60 inches... thats huge I know but is it for home? Sure it is

Biggest tv I have for home is 42 inches... I think 50-55 inches would suffice I guess

Honestly if I wanted 80 and up I'd use my projector but the room has to be dark to see the screen which I dont want

Might use both monitors everyday just not for extra long periods of time, so this 32 inch vizio im using for the computer monitor/gaming tv in my room would be okay for a 2nd monitor, so I decided to go with 1 tv

I just want the biggest 3d LCD/LED I can get less than 2k. Just looking for a good deal.. The 55 inch 3d LED we have at work (samsung) cost 1300 at costco during black friday cyber monday last year.. that would be great

Gotcha. 40" -42" tv's are "relatively" cheap if you ever decide to upgrade the Vizio.

Still loving my 50" Samsung 3D Plasma.
Got email today from tigerDirect. I never used them yet though or ever bought a Panasonic..
48hr sale
It has a Pansonic 55" 1080p, 120hz LED 3DTV 1899.99 down to 1099.99
Includes 4 pairs of glasses

Wow. That's Black Friday pricing.

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Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Gamecock I have 2 42's... I want bigger

Im going to get bigger too

Soon enough

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Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I've had my 64" for over a year now and it seems small to me now.

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Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I've had my 64" for over a year now and it seems small to me now.

Only compared to an 80 inch or a projector screen

Thats definitely not the norm for most people

[LowerWolf]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

What's your budget?

Now the 720p or 1080p question. Will this be doubling as a computer monitor? If so, I'd say go with 1080p for reading computer text.

All the major brands have 720p offerings in the size you need for $220-300. 1080p sets generally start in the low $300s + I say this using amazon.com as a baseline. You might be able to find a deal at your local Best Buy, Walmart, Target, etc.

Really just comes down to who's picture quality or brand you like best and what inputs you need.


If you're one a limited budget this is a slightly smaller 24" 1080p LED backlit model. Also has a 2 yr warranty for $137 shipped. Not going to beat a Sony, Sammy or LG in picture quality but you'll be saving $150-200.
http://www.amazon.com/TCL-LE24FHDD20...=operasport-20

Definitely under $300. I'd like to keep it close to $200, if possible.

Just need a secondary TV for the bedroom. Something to watch SNF or MNF on before I go to bed.

My main TV is an 42-inch LG 1080p and I love it. So I'm leaning toward a 26-inch LG 720p on Amazon.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Definitely under $300. I'd like to keep it close to $200, if possible.

Just need a secondary TV for the bedroom. Something to watch SNF or MNF on before I go to bed.

My main TV is an 42-inch LG 1080p and I love it. So I'm leaning toward a 26-inch LG 720p on Amazon.

Solid choice at $250.

Amazon also has a $230 Vizio 26" Razor. I got it a year ago, but returned it after a few days. It just "felt" small...kinda hard to explain.

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Thats definitely not the norm for most people

Well, once you've had a display that big in your living room for over a year you just get used to it.

I have been moving my couch about 3" closer to the screen about once a month for the last six!

[Blzer]

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Well, once you've had a display that big in your living room for over a year you just get used to it.

I have been moving my couch about 3" closer to the screen about once a month for the last six!

I have a 59" screen and I sit no more than 8' away. I could have easily upgraded to 64"/65" if my setup was appropriate for it, especially for movies.

I can see where people wouldn't like that size for normal TV viewing, but I could go to 80" for movies and it doesn't seem like size would be an issue.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

I have a 59" screen and I sit no more than 8' away. I could have easily upgraded to 64"/65" if my setup was appropriate for it, especially for movies.

I can see where people wouldn't like that size for normal TV viewing, but I could go to 80" for movies and it doesn't seem like size would be an issue.

Your Sammy has active 3D right? How many pairs of glasses do you have?

[Blzer]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Your Sammy has active 3D right? How many pairs of glasses do you have?

I have two, and I think I'm about to get two more (the more expensive ones, for more comfortability and less glare). I just want to find a reduced price for them, or some kind of sale.

3D would definitely be better with a bigger screen, in my opinion.

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Blzer has the same set I do (Samsung PNxxD7000) just the 59" version.

I own zero pairs of 3D glasses and have never once utilized the feature.

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Blzer has the same set I do (Samsung PNxxD7000) just the 59" version.

I own zero pairs of 3D glasses and have never once utilized the feature.

Question still remains, is it using active or passive 3D tech? I want to say that all Sammy's use active 3D, but wasn't sure.

[Blzer]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Question still remains, is it using active or passive 3D tech? I want to say that all Sammy's use active 3D, but wasn't sure.

Oh, sorry. It uses active, though I actually don't know the difference (visually, that is).

[GAMEC0CK2002]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Active tech uses more expensive glasses, but it gives you 1080p in both eyes. Most people say it's a little darker as well.

Passive tech uses the cheap glasses, like you get at the movie theater. Only gives you half of the 1080p resolution in both eyes. It's brighter and less flicker.

I wear prescription glasses, so I'd probably go with a passive 3D set if I was in the market. The glasses are much lighter to wear unless active 3D glasses have gotten much better.

[Blzer]

Re: Plasma or LCD? - The TV Thread

Active tech uses more expensive glasses, but it gives you 1080p in both eyes. Most people say it's a little darker as well.

Passive tech uses the cheap glasses, like you get at the movie theater. Only gives you half of the 1080p resolution in both eyes. It's brighter and less flicker.

I wear prescription glasses, so I'd probably go with a passive 3D set if I was in the market. The glasses are much lighter to wear unless active 3D glasses have gotten much better.

Like I said, I'm going for a very light pair of glasses next, but they are $49.99.

Some reviewers on Amazon have said they can use these with their glasses without a problem. I want to get an ISF calibrator in my house to get the 3D to look better, though. My glasses now make everything a little too dark, and a little too green.

I have a better experience in theaters overall, but most of it has to do with the calibration and television size. The fact that you get better quality with active is good enough for me to be won over.