A quick fun poll to see how you all feel about 3D. Multiple choice voting ok. Enjoy!
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I have the G10 series and never had any power supply issues (knock on wood)... in terms of the size I'd go for the 54" with better features, but it also depends on the size of your room. Also, if you're naturally drawn to the LEDs and like the look I'd not discard them and go with what others tell you is better. If that's what looks better to you I think you should get it because you'll be happier that way.
My point before was that brighter does not mean better picture, but it also doesn't mean worse. LEDs today have great picture quality and you also get great savings in terms of energy. Since they are thinner and lighter they are also easier to hang on the wall. I was drawn to the Panasonic at the time because of the THX picture mode, which was a great and easy way for me to calibrate the picture.
So Crash, go with your gut feeling and what you like. I like brighter too and if I had to replace my bedroom (LDC by the way) I would go with an LED. Sorry to send you to square 1, but sometimes you go with specs and what you think you should get and then don't feel as happy when it gets home. Going with the LED may also let you get to 58" for a lower price and give you more options.
Oh sure thanks a lot, throw a wrench into everything at the last minute
Just kidding
It is tough for sure. I do like the brightness of the LCD/LED tv's, but I also know that motion blur would drive me frakkin crazy.
As I mentioned before, I am running a 48" 1080i rear projection CRT and while it is not a true HDTV, it has served me well, the colours are great and I do not have motion blur.
I have watched numerous TV and caught the glimpses of motion blur and it sends my opinion of the TV into the gutter.
Even if I am only dropping $2000 on it, I do not want left wanting at the end of the night, wishing for more, hoping for satisfaction, ....... errrrrrr ....... I was talking TV's, really
In all seriousness, motion blur is a killer for me and do not see the point of buying a new state of the art TV, only to have to contend with that.
Cheers
CrashKelly
I believe the newer LCD sets have taken care of the motion blur issue. I know that it was an issue with early LCDs and LEDs, but I believe that todays sets don't suffer from it...or at least it's something that you wouldn't even notice. Has it been an issue with the sets you've seen over lunch?
BTW - are you like walking around TV stores with sandwich in hand or are you just foregoing food altogether to maximize TV review time![]()
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Oh, I don't think its a fad! With all the work Crash is doing, it might be wise to get what he gets.not going to get one... just a fad..
the glasses make it sooooo cheezy.
Good luck on your ongoing hunt Crash!
Oh, I don't think its a fad! With all the work Crash is doing, it might be wise to get what he gets.
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everyone keeps saying 3D is a fad. Sorry to say it isn't. It's the new future of TVs and what TV makers believe can push the market alone with Internet TV. Just having a plain LCD/plasma isn't going to drive the market anymore. That and all the movie studios are on board with a unified 3D format on Blu-ray, this is their push not to just make a quick buck.
The thing with 3D tv's is that they are also the best 2D TVs and you don't need to watch everything in 3D, just use it for 3D movies like you would at a movie theatre. The biggest complaint on 3Dtvs is that I don't want to wear the glasses all the time, and you don't have to. There is a glasses free tech, but I don't think the consumer will see it for 3-4 years as the cost associated with those sets is too high.
That's a nice set crash! Enjoy! at least you did your research and came to the conclusion on your own, instead of foolishly jumping in and buying it.
I've actually heard of people going to Costco and buying a big screen to watch a big weekend game and returning it the following week - no questions asked! Enjoy your new set. I'm sure it will be great.That's a nice set crash! Enjoy! at least you did your research and came to the conclusion on your own, instead of foolishly jumping in and buying it.
Thanks for the kudos.
It was tough as I really wanted 3D, or at least I thought I did, but when it came right down to it I knew I wanted it just for the sake of having it and nothing more.
Best thing about Costco is that I have 90 days no questions asked so if I do reconsider all is not lost.
Thanks again for all the info and help
Cheers
CrashKelly
Well, I think I have finally found it. While I cannot say that it is the TV of my dreams, I can say that I believe it is a good compromise on all fronts.
I am going to be getting the Samsung PN58C6500
No, it is not a 3D TV, but I just could not justify spending an extra almost $1500 to $2000 (that is for all in with glasses and other goodies) just to get a feature that will only be used on occassion. I already have a PS3 capable of 3D, but I would require 4 pairs of glasses, a new digital tv receiver, a new audio video receiver since mine is only HDMI 1.3 (I know my receiver will do 3D, but the picture will be a 1080i due to the 2 frames sent for the 3D effect and the fact that 1.3 cannot handle both frames in 1080p, and I know myself and this would just not be satisfactory)
Up here 3D BDs are about $35 to $45 a pop and 3D TV broadcasts are few and far between so the content, and desire to spend that kind of money on media, it just was just not there.
I had actually seen the TV, the 6400 to be honest, on almost the first day I went looking, and always ended up going back to it as the picture was incredible, they have been playing Avatar on it for about 2 months.
I then went to Costco a few days ago and saw the 6500 and watched a bunch of the Prince of Persia on it and was very impressed and was pretty sure that was the one.
I will get it at Costco for a good price and will get 2 years of Costco Concierge Warranty for free. Most competitors were sitting at about $350 for extended warranty and while I know that it would cover "more" I didn't feel it was worth it for the money I will pay for the TV.
Will most like get it this weekend and will update when that occurs.
Cheers and wish me luck
CrashKelly
P.S. Using 3D Porn as a selling feature of a 3D TV will not get you anywhere with your spouse![]()