I need a new TV

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I still watch my 27” Toshiba tubed TV. Won’t die.

I have a 75 inch LED Vizio. It’s nice but I miss my plasma.

Black and near black is better on a plasma.

That’s great R2. I didn’t buy my first flat screen till 10 years ago. Before that I had a TV that I bought from my friend for 50 bucks. It must’ve weighed 100 pounds! Now I can’t imagine having the tubed TV. You should look into upgrading. Even just a basic flatscreen. You would be amazed with the difference!

Smart TVs watch you masturbate.

I need a new 55 inch TV with no "smart features" that track your viewing habits and install updates that can brick your TV even if you try and opt-out of them...Samsung.

Honey, no one NEEDS a 65 inch smart TV...you WANT one.

Just bought a Sony 43” model. Room won’t take a 55” or 65” model, even though the 55” (from Costco) would have been cheaper than the 43” (from Amazon). Also got a sound bar and subwoofer. Replaced a 13 year old Sony Bravia 40” model. Very pleased with Sony products. Have a SLR Sony camera, had a Sony VAIO laptop before we went MAC.

I recommend Samsungs purchased from Costco. That’s all I got, OP.

I need one too!

They're edible -- right?

I adopted a gorgeous, seldom-used 55" panasonic plasma tv a couple of months ago following the death of my 30 year old Sony Trinitron box.

Having a hell of a time locating the model-specific base for it, so now it's propped up on the floor. Sure, it weighs a ton, but nothing beats this beast's picture clarity. I'm so lucky to have found it!

This one looks niiiiice!

This guy can help you pick what tv size you need.

Does he offer the same service for choosing a dildo?

Can we please stay on topic R14?

2 1/5 years ago, we bought an entry level 55“ Vizio for about $500 from Best Buy. Great picture, very happy with it until the tv went black due to our nephew leaving the TV on “pause” for 8 hours on a very hot summer day. We had sound, but no picture. I called a tv repair man and he said it wasn’t worth fixing. He said when we buy a replacement, get the longest warranty offered because most of these TVs last only 2 to 3 year.

Went with Vizio again, this time a 65 inch V series, entry level tv for $491 (Black Friday special ) with a 5 year extended warranty for $129. Immediately I did not like the picture or color, and with in 4 months the right side of the tv was darker the left side. I google it and turns out it’s a problem with this model. However, before we got to use the warranty to fix it, while carrying a large box, I tripped and my elbow smashed into the screen and cracked it, which of course is not covered by the warranty. So now in less than 3 years, we are in the market for a 3rd TV. This time we’re to going to try a mid level priced Samsung.

R16 also take a look at Sony & LG.

Does anyone here have a TV that has the nanocell technology? How do you like it?

Hello? Where are my TV bitches?

Why do people never provide sufficient information when asking stupid questions.

How much do you want to spend.

How big of a TV do you want.

Besides watching TV, what else will it be used for - movies, gaming (xbox or playstation, or computer). How many and what other devices will be attached and what types of connections are required.

Will you be hooking it up to a sound system?

Help us help you. Help us help you. Help us help you.

I got a 40 inch TCL with built in Roku 4 years ago and it's holding up great. 4 years ago I paid 270, now it's 190.

You’re absolutely right R20, my bad.

I would like a 65 inch smart TV. I’d like to spend less than $1200. I will use it for watching TV, movies, YouTube, Netflix, gaming. So then a PS4 will be connected to it. No external sound system.

Ello?

I knew a girl who needed a new TV. She didn't get one. One thing led to another, and now she's living with these guys.

GET THE TV BEFORE IT'S TOO LATE.

I should’ve went out when they started looting last night! Too bad they weren’t looting a Best Buy. I would’ve hired some Mexicans to go get it and haul it home for me!

[quote] I [bold]need[/bold] a 65 inch smart TV.

Excellent... everything is going exactly according to plan...

OP this is the one I bought. I've always been partial to Panasonic TVs. This one has been a joy to own.

r22 - A few things points to consider.

$1200 is an odd price point. You may want to consider going up in price ($1500-1700) or down in price (below $1000). At that price point, you're probably not getting the benefit of spending that amount of money. The additional stuff you get going up from $1000 are probably not worth it in terms of "value" - you may want to check reviews for TCL 65" Class 6-Series 4K UHD QLED. It generally gets good reviews and is usually on lists for "best value" for the money. It runs about $750-ish.

Others worth investigating: Vizio M series; LG Nano 8 series.

The technology keeps changing and prices continue to decrease. We often forget that our parents paid $600 or more for the old console TVs that were not as sophisticated as today's $700 TV. Depending on what you wish to spend is the first criteria. From that point, I always look to a non-biased reference that have no duality of interest or conflict of interest in their review. CNET is often the best. Surprisingly, Best Buy offers a great review link for their TVs that is non-biased.

When I purchased my 65" in late 2018, I set a top $ at $1200. After a lot of research and comparison shopping (Best Buy, Costco, Sams), I chose the Vizio P. They use a technology that is cheaper but similar in production to the QLED used in high end TVs.

I am very satisfied and would consider them again. I know that TCL and others are in the low end market. They may be very good but there is no 4-5 year track record.

So does anyone here have a NanoTV?

Robin Williams spoke NanoNano.

OP, sorry, I'm not a gamer, etc.

However, if you are a Costco member, I would start there, see what you can buy for $1,200. So easy to return stuff there. (Not that you want to be returning anything.)

I like my LG

A 65” series 6 TCL gives a lot of bang for your buck.

I have the LG OLED 65 inch. Super thin and inky black blacks - I can never go back to backlit LED anymore.

I like my LG OLED, but it has burn in issues if you watch channels with a persistent logo. They replaced the first one, and now the second is just as bad.

[quote]I like my LG OLED, but it has burn in issues if you watch channels with a persistent logo. They replaced the first one, and now the second is just as bad.

Most newer OLEDs do not suffer from burn-in. While it's possible, it's not likely with normal usage. Most so-called "burn-in" today is simply a form of image retention that goes away after a while. You'd definitely have persistent image retention before you'd actually have burn-in.

However, there was recent news of some LG OLEDs with burn-in problems - so it's not impossible.

[quote]Smart TVs watch you masturbate.

Pics please.

OLED burn in tests after a year. Very dry content but a good watch. Basically they say if you watch varied content you are fine. If you watch CNN constantly for a year - you might get burn in.

The MSNBC nightly line up caused it. I am fully aware that this is not “normal use,” but it’s not that outside the pale. Samsung’s QLED is apparently not afflicted, so I will replace with a different brand. Again, it happened twice, while LG was insisting it wasn’t possible. I am also puzzled why CNN, etc. don’t shift their logos.

I had 2 get fried by lightning. Cheap ones for me from now on and they do fine.

[quote]I will use it for watching TV, movies, YouTube, Netflix, gaming.

You rebel you.

[quote]I had 2 get fried by lightning.

I lost one to cat litter, really. I had a wonderful 18 year old cat who suddenly got sick and used the litter box a lot in a bedroom so I was constantly pouring new. The dust went into the top vent and the screen actually looked like water was dripping behind it. Insured so I got a new one.

OP, go 85 inches. You will thank yourself for it.

r40 the newer OLEDs will dim the static banners (CNN MSNBC etc).

R44 85”??? Seriously? I have no idea where I would even put something that big!

[quote][R44] 85”??? Seriously? I have no idea where I would even put something that big!

My first flat screen was a 50" plasma tv, and it seemed HUGE.

When I upgraded, I got a 65" plasma. Again, it initially seemed HUGE.

I now wish I had gotten 75" or more.

The lesson that most of us on DL knows very well - 10 inches is totally worth it.

I heard Target literally has TVs for the taking.

[quote] Seriously? I have no idea where I would even put something that big!

Honey, if I had a dollar....

I got my mom a 55 inch tv and she was pissed at me. She said "that's too god damn big." I told her to just sit with it for a week and see how you feel, if you hate it I will return it and get you something smaller. I called her that sunday...she loves it. Told me I was right.

TV are so disposable today. Are you looking for cheap or high end? I prefer the cheap TCL Roku tv. Its a 4k 45"...plenty big for me as I live in a studio apartment.

Most places here in Melbourne Fl seem to be sold out on most tvs right now...dont know about the rest of the US

r51 the rest of the us? well they are out...not sure SOLD is the right term.

My 45" TCL Roku...I can't tell how black black should be....for me its fine. it . it cost me a big $200 and when it dies I will just replace it

r52 I'm talking about shopping with a friend last week..... I agree with you, Im sure whatever was left wasn't sold......

I just purchased a 4K HDR 43" TCL 4-series for my bedroom for C$319. The picture quality blows away that of the 11 year-old, 40" Samsung it replaced. It's also superior to that of the 2012 55" Panasonic LCD I have in the living room (although the Panasonic has MUCH better viewing angles). 4K videos from YouTube look stunning. I can't believe how inexpensive it was, and that was the store's regular price!

R6 simply don’t connect the TV to WiFi or Ethernet and it can’t update or track you. Connect an Apple TV instead and use that for streaming and channels. I’m not in the United States and it’s illegal here for a TV to *have* to connect to the internet to operate. Your mileage may vary of course.

[quote]It's also superior to that of the 2012 55" Panasonic LCD I have in the living room (although the Panasonic has MUCH better viewing angles).

Panasonic LCD TVs were never particularly good. The plasma ones were and continued to be rated among the best picture quality until OLEDs became mainstream, rather than enthusiast.

Here’s a size calculator. A 60 inch TV seems kind of small compared to these other TVs!

I’ll take an 85 inch tv please

Can't go wrong with sony

[quote]Can't go wrong with sony

That may have been true in the 80s and 90s, but you can certainly go wrong with it today.

While the tv may not be terrible, you can certainly spend way too much for the quality and features that you get.

I hear you pick one up at Target for nothing.

Isn’t Sony like super expensive? I think LG is a better value.

Does anyone have a suggestion for a TV soundbar?

Why do you need a sound bar?

To improve the sound on my TV.

[quote]Does anyone have a suggestion for a TV soundbar?

Once again, whoever is asking this question has provided insufficient information for people to provide a meaningful recommendation.

You deserve what you get.

soundbars are annoying to research

look at the amps or something.

i took 3 back and i never return things.

watts? idk

Roku or bust

decibels?

a good sound system can make up for a cheap tv...make sure it is digital.

I just bought a 40" TV and I wanted a dumb TV for digital antenna with a media player USB port to play MP4 video.

I got a Roju which by comparison isn't dumb, only semi retarded.

OLED hands down. Whichever brand. LG makes good ones. I would never go back to LCD. Dolby Vision for ultra High Dynamic Range.