NFT: NFT- Black Friday TV

at PC Richard. We are very pleased with it.

Probably no need to wait until Black Friday and deal with all the loonies. There are deals every week

Saw a local Walmart ad for a 65 inch Vizio LED for about $650, still debating about pulling the trigger on this.

can't figure out why someone would buy a curved TV, maybe there's something I'm missing

flyers.
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In comment 11988806 MookGiants said:

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can't figure out why someone would buy a curved TV, maybe there's something I'm missing

That Stan is the biggest advocate for them is all you need to know.

i've heard great things about them, that they extend the room in so you can see from weird angles, etc. It just seemed cool to me and I've read good reports. You think it's a waste?

In comment 11988806 MookGiants said:

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can't figure out why someone would buy a curved TV, maybe there's something I'm missing

Supposedly it helps with immersion. I think it's nothing more than a gimmick, like those 4K tvs now. I'm of the mindset that you don't need much more than a 1080p, 120 hz flat screen, and a nice surround system to got top quality entertainment.

My general thoery: Fuck Black Friday. Not worth the hassle. That being said, I'm in the market for a no-frills plasma for my parents this Christmas. They're using an 8 year old Samsung plasma 42 inch, and while it's still going strong (some fading issues), it's time for an update.

I just found this today and it seems to be a highly-reviewed picture. I might just jump on it and avoid Black Friday madness altogether. 2 HDMI.. but that should work for my parents' set up.
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In comment 11988820 djl8699 said:

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In comment 11988806 MookGiants said: Quote: can't figure out why someone would buy a curved TV, maybe there's something I'm missing Supposedly it helps with immersion. I think it's nothing more than a gimmick, like those 4K tvs now. I'm of the mindset that you don't need much more than a 1080p, 120 hz flat screen, and a nice surround system to got top quality entertainment.

4k might be a gimmick right now because nothing is broadcast in 4k, but down the road 4k will absolutely not be a gimmick, but that's probably years away.

Curved tv's is a gimmick that will be a gimmick 20 years from now. I just don't see the point, i know they are trying to sell something new to you but its not worth the bump in price and never will be imo

Sam's Black Friday deal has a LG 60' 4K HD 240 refresh rate TV for $998.

Samsung has black friday deal 65' curved 4K HD 960 refresh rate TV for $1999. Go to there website to pre-order.

Those are the best 2 deals I've seen.

In comment 11988830 GP said:

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My general thoery: Fuck Black Friday. Not worth the hassle. That being said, I'm in the market for a no-frills plasma for my parents this Christmas. They're using an 8 year old Samsung plasma 42 inch, and while it's still going strong (some fading issues), it's time for an update. I just found this today and it seems to be a highly-reviewed picture. I might just jump on it and avoid Black Friday madness altogether. 2 HDMI.. but that should work for my parents' set up. Anyone have this TV want to chime in? - ( New Window )

Kind of want to snag that for my bed room, haha. No frills set that will get the job done, no question.

going to B&M stores is a waste, but going online definitely not. I would never deal with the lunatics in stores though.

Go to slickdeals.net hot deals forum, you will find a good deal on any sized TV you want over the next couple weeks

In comment 11988836 MookGiants said:

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In comment 11988820 djl8699 said: Quote: In comment 11988806 MookGiants said: Quote: can't figure out why someone would buy a curved TV, maybe there's something I'm missing Supposedly it helps with immersion. I think it's nothing more than a gimmick, like those 4K tvs now. I'm of the mindset that you don't need much more than a 1080p, 120 hz flat screen, and a nice surround system to got top quality entertainment. 4k might be a gimmick right now because nothing is broadcast in 4k, but down the road 4k will absolutely not be a gimmick, but that's probably years away. Curved tv's is a gimmick that will be a gimmick 20 years from now. I just don't see the point, i know they are trying to sell something new to you but its not worth the bump in price and never will be imo

Check out this interesting article on 4K.
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a 4k tv and a 1080p tv side by side broadcasting the exact same thing from netflix and the 4k blew the 1080p away imo. If they ever get sports in 4k I'll buy one the day they start

In comment 11988868 MookGiants said:

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a 4k tv and a 1080p tv side by side broadcasting the exact same thing from netflix and the 4k blew the 1080p away imo. If they ever get sports in 4k I'll buy one the day they start

In the store or fully calibrated? There's a big difference between a store display and a TV that has been correctly calibrated.

but I would bet both the 4k and 1080p weren't calibrated, so while the 1080p would get better with calibration, so would the 4k. It was a huge difference between the two.

Need a new TV currently have a 47" LCD that's 10+ years old and want a new TV at least 50". Viewing distance is 8-10ft but not all straight on, sometimes viewing from 20degrees or so.

What technology plasma/led etc should I go with? What's the best for this viewing angle

In comment 11988997 ImThatGuy said:

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Need a new TV currently have a 47" LCD that's 10+ years old and want a new TV at least 50". Viewing distance is 8-10ft but not all straight on, sometimes viewing from 20degrees or so. What technology plasma/led etc should I go with? What's the best for this viewing angle

I have a 47" at about 10 feet distance and I think it is way too small. I'd try to go 60 or bigger if possible.

Sidenote: we decided to get a projector so we can show movies for the girls outside and to also use inside. I'm really enjoying using it inside and the picture is like 6 feet by 4 feet--it's huge. And I think we paid $350 for it?

I'm taking the receipt back after black Fridy to get the price adjusted (already ok'd by the store manager) so at least I dont have to fight the crowds...

One improtant note about Samsung TV's...they use different panels in them that DO effect the picture quality. Google Samsung panel lottery to learn more. You wan to make sure your TV has a Samsung panel.

I happened to catch a report on Fox business the other day where the reporter said that on both the preceding Sunday and the Wednesday just before TG, that the deals on all kinds of goods are actually as good or better than BF.

But stay away from plasma. It's dead, although I hear they are giving away 8 track players with them as a free bonus.

In comment 11989098 Stan from LA said:

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But stay away from plasma. It's dead, although I hear they are giving away 8 track players with them as a free bonus.

Right on queue. Did you spend too much on an LED and this pointless line is that angst coming to the surface? They don't make Oldsmobile anymore, but guess what, you can still buy gas for them if you own one.

That will fit in my wall unit. I've seen many TV's that are 1080P but 60hz. They're priced really well. How much of a difference is there between the 60hz and 120hz in a TV that size? I don't want to get a bigger TV because I'd have to get rid of my wall unit. I will when I move. Any thoughts? I'm not up on all the technology of TV'S.