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NFT: Shopping for a new tv, thought I wanted the Vizio P-series.

Ten Ton Hammer : 1/20/2015 4:03 pm

But after reading the early reviews, I feel like I'm not so sure.

The P-Series is Vizio's line of 4K HDTVs. 4K is still quite new but I like being a step ahead rather than to regret it in a year and a half when I won't want to buy a new one.

I'd say my price range tops out at $1700, and I had my heart set on a 60".

Are there any contenders out there I'm not seeing? Seems like the Vizio is the only set in my range that offers 4K and local dimming technology. I'm a little leery of Samsung being overpriced, and don't know much about Sony TVs as I've never owned one.

Honestly, given the lack of 4k content right now

jcn56 : 1/20/2015 4:24 pm : link

if I were you I'd consider buying one of the cheap 60" plasma sets available on the market right now (PC Richard has an LG for about $500) and upgrade later on to something bigger and cheaper in the 4k realm.

hhgregg has the PN60F5300

Coach Mason : 1/20/2015 4:30 pm : link

for $799 and with 10% off if you sign up for email.

If you want best picture for the price with no extras this is the best bang for the buck.

I get all my apps and smart tv stuff through the ps4.

Kinda have to agree with jcn

AnnapolisMike : 1/20/2015 4:30 pm : link

I just bought a LG 60" Plasma and the picture is very good. Looked at the 4k's, but decided to wait for content to arrive and price to come down a bit.

But if you gotta be the first . . . .

I bought the LG 60" plasma on black Friday

PA Giant Fan : 1/20/2015 4:30 pm : link

Picture is awesome. Paid $450 and added LG sound bar and sub for $150....Cant be beat for $600.

Only has one HDMI so bought a splitter on amazon for $20.

Really great picture for the price and size

yeah I checked out the LG too while researching

Coach Mason : 1/20/2015 4:33 pm : link

and while the LG is a heck of a deal, I went with the 60" Samsung Plasma due to superior picture quality

For my next TV,

81_Great_Dane : 1/20/2015 4:57 pm : link

I'm looking for a TV with Dolby Vision. I've seen the HDR/Dolby Vision TV demos. Once you see it, you'll want it.

Samsung is great

jjgmrg901 : 1/20/2015 5:38 pm : link

I've had a 50 inch Plasma and its 6 years old and still has a great picture.
I bought my daughter a Smart LED Samsung 40 inch over holidays for 400.
Just letting you know

RE: Samsung is great

Jim in Fairfax : 1/20/2015 6:55 pm : link

In comment 12103072 jjgmrg901 said:

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I've had a 50 inch Plasma and its 6 years old and still has a great picture.
I bought my daughter a Smart LED Samsung 40 inch over holidays for 400.
Just letting you know

Plasma is obsolete. Thus you cannot view anything on your TV anymore.

-- Stan in LA

Also agree with JCN

UConn4523 : 1/20/2015 6:59 pm : link

wait 2 years for more content and get a cheap plasma no while you still can. I'd bet you will save money on your purchase in 2 years as well when 4K drops even more. You'll be getting a 65inch screen for under $1,500 by then

I have

Fish : 1/20/2015 7:31 pm : link

The Vizio m series. Great TV.

Just sharing support for Vizio. They upped their game.

RE: hhgregg has the PN60F5300

mattlawson : 1/20/2015 8:43 pm : link

In comment 12102984 Coach Mason said:

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for $799 and with 10% off if you sign up for email.

If you want best picture for the price with no extras this is the best bang for the buck.

I get all my apps and smart tv stuff through the ps4.

my LG plasma picture is off the fucking hook. if this picture is even remotely close, you will be happy.

I Know You Want That Sweet 60 4K

Aloha Alan : 1/20/2015 8:45 pm : link

but I too would wait and I agree with JCN56 about that Plasma and wait till the price comes down.

I bought at Sam's Club the Vizio M42-BI for $378 for the bedroom and I am extremely happy with it for the money.

RE: I Know You Want That Sweet 60 4K

Ten Ton Hammer : 1/21/2015 8:28 am : link

In comment 12103245 Aloha Alan said:

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That M-series was the other one I was seriously considering. Thanks for the thoughts, guys. I think I may save a bit of cash after rethinking it.

4k OLED is really where the best picture quality is

Scyber : 1/21/2015 8:57 am : link

Unfortunately that is way too expensive right now. Like the others, I'd recommend buying a good quality 1080p TV right now. Then look again in a few years. Unfortunately, the idea of TVs lasting for decades is no longer true. 10 years is pretty much the upper bound for most TVs nowadays.

Like others here, I recently picked up a 60" LG plasma. I got the lower end one b/c I didn't need the bells and whistles, and the picture quality is awesome.

My Panasonic Plasma

UConn4523 : 1/21/2015 8:59 am : link

is now 3 or 4 years old and running strong. Won't buy a new TV until either this one dies (runs out of plasma) or 4K makes a huge jump, which I don't see happening for another couple years.

and i'd also add that

UConn4523 : 1/21/2015 9:10 am : link

i wouldn't want to be ahead of the curve when it comes to TV's. Being slightly behind is always beneficial, much like purchasing next gen gaming systems. There's always problems and there's always price decreases (more so with TV's).

TTH

sjnyfan : 1/21/2015 9:27 am : link

I don't know if you have a Best Buy nearby but they have both the 60 and 65" P Series for $1499. The 55" is $999. There are other brands that are more high end but you're not going to beat that price from others, not for awhile at least.

saw that too

feelflows : 1/21/2015 9:31 am : link

65" for $1499 at BB is a great deal.

Just bought the Vizio M-Series 70"

11 to 89 : 1/21/2015 9:41 am : link

last week. Got it at Costco for $1450 I think. It is on sale. Like you, I wanted to get the 4K, but couldn't justify the additional cost for something that there really isn't very much content for right now. Very happy with my decision.