Big Screen TV's---Whatcha Got?
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Big Screen TV's---Whatcha Got?
Thinking of finally drinking the "bigger is better" Kool Aid---my RCA ColorTrac 2000 is on its last legs I'm afraid.
Jumping into this new technology has a steep learning curve---its a bit overwhelming to someone not all that impressed with new just for that reason alone. Anyway............
Thinking of maybe one of these:
LG 60PN5700 60'' 1080p Smart Plasma TV 60PN5700 - Micro Center
Or:
LG 50" PN4500 Series 720p Plasma HDTV 50PN4500 - Micro Center
I do NOT want (and will try to avoid) anything that relies upon internet connections, cable TV service---just want over-the-air broadcasts---nothing more.
While out in restaurants or the so-called "sports bars" I see LG and Samsung brands everywhere. Despite a lot of claims of limited display life some of those sets run long long times during open hours---to my knowledge most of them I see frequently are the same over several years.
Plasma, LCD, LED----what'a good quality display that's been proven relatively trouble free?
TIA
Jumping into this new technology has a steep learning curve---its a bit overwhelming to someone not all that impressed with new just for that reason alone. Anyway............
Thinking of maybe one of these:
LG 60PN5700 60'' 1080p Smart Plasma TV 60PN5700 - Micro Center
Or:
LG 50" PN4500 Series 720p Plasma HDTV 50PN4500 - Micro Center
I do NOT want (and will try to avoid) anything that relies upon internet connections, cable TV service---just want over-the-air broadcasts---nothing more.
While out in restaurants or the so-called "sports bars" I see LG and Samsung brands everywhere. Despite a lot of claims of limited display life some of those sets run long long times during open hours---to my knowledge most of them I see frequently are the same over several years.
Plasma, LCD, LED----what'a good quality display that's been proven relatively trouble free?
TIA
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I'm a sports fanatic.... so this is probably a little overkill for most....
I have a HD projector, kinda like the ones they have at Buffalo Wild Wings... I love it. My current size is 102", but I can get it as big as like 140"!!!! Just need a dedicated wall
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I do this stuff all day... Depending where you are at i might even be able to help you on the price if your located near a HHGregg. If you have alot of natural light coming in I wouldnt do plasma... IF you dont definitly do a plasma.. Better refresh rate (600hz) and better color definition..
IN this case I would do the PN60F5500. Its 3D smart with 2 pair of glasses for free. This TV is price protected so the price is the same anywhere you go. But we offer you a free $130 blu ray player.. If you do smart TV i highly reccomend Samsung. They have been #1 3 years in a row now. They just offer you alot more. LG is not bad but samsung usually out does them.
LED wise I would look at UN60f6300 if you just want smart tv - 120hz or the UN60f7100 if you want smart and 3D with 240hz
LMK if you have any other questions
IN this case I would do the PN60F5500. Its 3D smart with 2 pair of glasses for free. This TV is price protected so the price is the same anywhere you go. But we offer you a free $130 blu ray player.. If you do smart TV i highly reccomend Samsung. They have been #1 3 years in a row now. They just offer you alot more. LG is not bad but samsung usually out does them.
LED wise I would look at UN60f6300 if you just want smart tv - 120hz or the UN60f7100 if you want smart and 3D with 240hz
LMK if you have any other questions
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I have a 60" Panasonic Plasma
Got it for a great price, $680 at Sam's Christmas of 12
No internet neeeded, very simple to operate, and does not put off a lot of heat
The only bad thing I found, if sitting in the Kitchen, watching it in the living room ( we have an open house) the dining room lights reflect off the center of the screen.
Not bad enough to not see the tv, but bad enough to be agrevating
I had the projection TV like Clint, and enjoyed it ok, but it's a bit pale in the day light.
It also costs $600 to replace the bulb when it burns out.
Got it for a great price, $680 at Sam's Christmas of 12
No internet neeeded, very simple to operate, and does not put off a lot of heat
The only bad thing I found, if sitting in the Kitchen, watching it in the living room ( we have an open house) the dining room lights reflect off the center of the screen.
Not bad enough to not see the tv, but bad enough to be agrevating
I had the projection TV like Clint, and enjoyed it ok, but it's a bit pale in the day light.
It also costs $600 to replace the bulb when it burns out.
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i just replaced a bulb a couple months ago... was $99 and was an Oseram!!! I think the bulb prices have come WAY down
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I feel so inadequate...I only have a 40" Sony Bravia 1080P. I paid about $1300 when I bought it...they now sell for about $500. One of the guys at work just bought a 65" smart tv...don't know what brand...set him back $3500!!! 
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I now have a 60 inch Sharp Aquos L.E.D. in the family room and a 70 inch Sharp Aquos L.E.D. in our smallish Media Room. Neither are 3-D but, both are 240 Hz...with stunning visuals and no ghosting. They are considered smart TVs. I just don't seem to be smart enough to use them to the extent of their capabilities....
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DAMN! $ 3,500.00.
I could have bought an 80" Sharp LED for less. If mama would have let me.
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I have one of those that I bought in '07. Still works great. It is at the lake house now so it doesn't get the use it once had but, the picture is as god as the '07 technology allowed.
I now have a 60 inch Sharp Aquos L.E.D. in the family room and a 70 inch Sharp Aquos L.E.D. in our smallish Media Room. Neither are 3-D but, both are 240 Hz...with stunning visuals and no ghosting. They are considered smart TVs. I just don't seem to be smart enough to use them to the extent of their capabilities....
I now have a 60 inch Sharp Aquos L.E.D. in the family room and a 70 inch Sharp Aquos L.E.D. in our smallish Media Room. Neither are 3-D but, both are 240 Hz...with stunning visuals and no ghosting. They are considered smart TVs. I just don't seem to be smart enough to use them to the extent of their capabilities....
I'm guessing that's about the time I bought mine...still works perfectly...never an issue.
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I have a Panasonic Plasma 42" that we bought in 2006. It cranks out the heat and I have mounted to the wall.
I'm getting ready to get my daughter a 24' JVC LED / DVD combo from BJ's for $199.00. It'll fit nicely in her dorm room.
I'm getting ready to get my daughter a 24' JVC LED / DVD combo from BJ's for $199.00. It'll fit nicely in her dorm room.
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Go for 1080p. Don't dismiss internet connectivity. There's a lot of free content available, and displays are coming with built in WiFi so you don't have any wiring to do. LED/plasma prices have dropped with the 4K and OLED displays out and around the corner.
We have a 51" Samsung 550 series 3D plasma in the bedroom. BluRay player handles the smart duties. As good as all the new displays are, I still see richer, deeper color, with greater contrast on a good plasma. They are heavy, run hot, and since they generally have larger cases, the internal speakers can be better than those found in LED/LCD. The displays last much longer than they used to. 3D really does look realistic, but is more for gaming than general viewing, IMO.
With all that said, I recently bought two Vizio E series LED TVs. They're the best bang for the buck, IMO. I've run the Disney WOW calibration on both of them, and once tuned in, they look fantastic.
Put a 70" upstairs.
And a 60" downstairs with PLIIZ 7.1 surround. Would've gone bigger, but this room(26'x25') is getting a screen and projector.
With a good sound system, the big TVs are an awesome experience.
We have a 51" Samsung 550 series 3D plasma in the bedroom. BluRay player handles the smart duties. As good as all the new displays are, I still see richer, deeper color, with greater contrast on a good plasma. They are heavy, run hot, and since they generally have larger cases, the internal speakers can be better than those found in LED/LCD. The displays last much longer than they used to. 3D really does look realistic, but is more for gaming than general viewing, IMO.
With all that said, I recently bought two Vizio E series LED TVs. They're the best bang for the buck, IMO. I've run the Disney WOW calibration on both of them, and once tuned in, they look fantastic.
Put a 70" upstairs.
And a 60" downstairs with PLIIZ 7.1 surround. Would've gone bigger, but this room(26'x25') is getting a screen and projector.
With a good sound system, the big TVs are an awesome experience.
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In 04 I bought a 20" LCD TV for the toy hauler. At that time, it was $600. There werent many options at the time. Amazing how things change.