jhulud Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 So yeah...I'm in the market for a flatscreen TV...either a 32" or 37. I have no idea what the difference is between LED and LCD. I'm old I know... So help me out...what do y'all recommend? Any particular brand that is awesome?...Any to stay away from? (Some of you saw me asking the same in Twitter...thank you for the response) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I always back Samsung tvs, I love mine and everyone I know that has one feels the same about theirs. If you're only looking to go 32'-37' you're fine with a 60hz Difference in LED vs. LCD is just the backlighting.. both are actually LCD tv's in reality. In my opinion the LED have a slightly better picture, and I believe are better on power consumption. My recommendation is a 32"-37" Samsung LED. (though i'm sure you'll wind up getting a few different opinions here) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
secondratehero Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I'm gonna jump on that Samsung band wagon. Just bought that new 32" led with the clear border and its amazing. The clear frame makes it seem way bigger then it actually is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 sony if you have the money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I'd go 37". My 32" is starting to feel small after owning it for 2 years. LED is ideal, better on power and usually better picture quality. 60hz is probably good enough, but 120hz is ideal. Samsung is really good, as mentioned, but if you're on a smaller budget check out Vizio's. Despite them usually only being sold at cheap stores, like Walmart or Target, they are actually really well built TVs. I'd just browse for some online deals, and check out the users reviews to make sure there are no defects or recalls or major problems a lot of people have in common. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appletree Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 samsung led, a little more pricy but totally worth it. 120hz imo, personally do not know a good bit but my understand 120hz is all around the way to go. keep your eyes on slickdeals and wait until one pops up that fits your preference and budget. lots of different models so do not be afraid to ask either on slickdeals or do some research on a particular model or line you have your eye on. but yeah as a lot have mentioned samsung is the way to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kgry Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 sony if you have the money This. I love my Sony 40" 120hz. Well I'm bias because I have Sony everything and it all works together with one button. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 Thanks for the info guys. It definitely helps and pointing me in the right direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuzzersonKillwell Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 My opinion, and others may disagree, is that technical specs don't matter that much and are highlighted to shorten product life cycles. However, manufacturers are important, but Samsung, Sony and even Sharp I think have great sets. The size question is contextual. Is it going on a huge wall, I'd try to get a 42" otherwise it will appear pretty small. If it is going on a stand, I think you can go smaller. I try to think about the size for the space, not size generally. Also, this I promise, it will look much bigger when you get it out of the store and into your home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhulud Posted December 16, 2011 Author Share Posted December 16, 2011 It will go on a stand. I have no wall space whatsoever to hang it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 I have a 49? inch bravia II sony led. It was purchased like 3 years ago for 2700 and now sells for like 1000. It's fantastic. We can hook our laptops up to it so we can stream movies and what not on the big screen [netflix, hulu, cuevana.tv ] and I suppose you could play games as well but we don't haha I don't know if all TV's come with HD, but I would strongly advise paying more for the HD if it's an option. HD channels look so beautiful. My dad bought my mom some other TV [ brand escapes me], like 37 inch flatscreen, recently, for an extremely cheap price. It comes with a built in internet connection app allowing for netflix streaming right through it. The problem with the TV imo is that everything looks like it was filmed with a video camera. It's really weird; as if the quality is so good that it puts you into the tv. go sony go sony go sonyyyyy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darronibaloney Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The problem with the TV imo is that everything looks like it was filmed with a video camera. It's really weird; as if the quality is so good that it puts you into the tv. I feel the same way about blu-rays. They look so real that they're pretty much unwatchable for me. An acquired taste, perhaps, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 Do you want that size because of space or it is what you can afford? If it's a money issue, go with a projector over a flatscreen. As someone who bought a 47" Samsung LCD and a 55" Toshiba LED before I bought my projector, I wish I would have just bought 3 projectors. Also, if you play a lot of video games, beware of lag. It is literally impossible to play an MLB game on my LCD or LED. There is a lag of about a second between the time my PS3 sends the signal and when I see it on the screen. Makes the games unplayable. Luckily, my DLP projector has zero lag so I can still play the games. The effect isn't as detrimental if you play something like Madden (where pinpoint timing isn't necessary), but it is there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thebiglebowski Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 It will go on a stand. I have no wall space whatsoever to hang it. Just saw this. Obviously a projector will not fit your needs. I believe plasmas don't lag but I don't know for certain. I don't own one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Team Avatar Posted December 16, 2011 Share Posted December 16, 2011 The problem with the TV imo is that everything looks like it was filmed with a video camera. It's really weird; as if the quality is so good that it puts you into the tv. I feel the same way about blu-rays. They look so real that they're pretty much unwatchable for me. An acquired taste, perhaps, haha. My mom got used to it pretty fast but I tried watching 30 rock and it was absolutely horrible! I only watch movies on the tv now because some older movies look normal. I've never watched a blueray before Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appletree Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 It will go on a stand. I have no wall space whatsoever to hang it. knowing i ran into you first at eb, this would not surprise me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kjm23 Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 Samsung or Sony. I have a Sony Bravia 46" and I love it. I would also go with 120hz especially if you watch a lot of sports or action movies, at least for me I can tell a huge difference between 60hz and the 120hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snaggle Von Swift Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 On a bigger size screen the refresh rate matters.. on a 32", it won't be much of a difference if at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
controlthebleeding Posted December 17, 2011 Share Posted December 17, 2011 After having a 40" lcd samsung, a 40" led 3d sony, and 55" plasma toshiba, get a LED tv. you won't be sorry. and yes, samsungs are awesome. the sony led's are awesome too. but get a 120hz at the least.. will make for good action movies and will not ghost. 40" are perfect size for stuff if you are placing it in your room. anything larger is way too big. if it's going in a living area. 47" and above is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suchashorttime Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 60hz will be fine if all you're doing is watching TV... everything that is broadcasted is produced in 60hz and the 120 wont make a difference. if you game or intend on watching blu-ray, 120hz makes sense, not to mention you're future-proofed. my vote is for samsung. i have a 47" sammy LED and it is rad. i got it with my girlfriend, so we splurged a bit, but it has internet and other bells and whistles... i can watch Netflix right off of my TV, which is awesome. my parents have had a samsung tv for 4 or 5 years now, and it has held up great. really good quality and a sturdy build. around black friday, they were going wildly cheap too. you can probably still hook something up for a fair price. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markovianprocess Posted December 18, 2011 Share Posted December 18, 2011 Every TV in my house (I think, 4 in total) is a Samsung. Just echoing the quality of their units. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted December 21, 2011 Share Posted December 21, 2011 I'm going to pick this up if the deal is still live when I get home, as a bedroom TV (will have a much nicer for the TV room). It's a pretty amazing deal for what it is. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?SID=u0t0f0fp65854dd0c0s701&AID=10440897&PID=1225267&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-cables-_-na-_-na&Item=N82E16889112055 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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