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Hi ,
I plan to buy a TV this coming Boxing Day but not very well versed with the technological advancement & jargon in this field so thought of taking advice from CDs.
My requirements are as follows :
a. 50" +
b. Preferably LED .
c. VFM .. value for money ..
Not interested in top of the line latest models ... can plan to go for a semi latest model ..
Wondering if 'smart' TV can be made for with a streaming device .. if so smart TV can also be ruled out unless there are specific advantages .
HD Ready and 1080 p : Now that s something which I m not fully aware of .. what do these terms mean and are they synonymous ?
Lastly branded TV s such as Sharp , Samsung and less branded TV such as RCA , Insignia and the like .... for a 1 : 1 .. same screen size , same technology .. will there be a considerable difference ?
Lastly which brands and models should one look for given the above specs ? .. Budget ... $400 - $700 .... I was checking Black Friday US prices and they appear to be much cheaper across the border , but since not planning on a trip , Boxing Day is what I will be looking at ..
Thanks ..
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Fido.
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Originally posted by Fido
Hi ,
I plan to buy a TV this coming Boxing Day but not very well versed with the technological advancement & jargon in this field so thought of taking advice from CDs.
My requirements are as follows :
a. 50" +
b. Preferably LED .
c. VFM .. value for money ..
Not interested in top of the line latest models ... can plan to go for a semi latest model ..
Wondering if 'smart' TV can be made for with a streaming device .. if so smart TV can also be ruled out unless there are specific advantages .
HD Ready and 1080 p : Now that s something which I m not fully aware of .. what do these terms mean and are they synonymous ?
Lastly branded TV s such as Sharp , Samsung and less branded TV such as RCA , Insignia and the like .... for a 1 : 1 .. same screen size , same technology .. will there be a considerable difference ?
Lastly which brands and models should one look for given the above specs ? .. Budget ... $400 - $700 .... I was checking Black Friday US prices and they appear to be much cheaper across the border , but since not planning on a trip , Boxing Day is what I will be looking at ..
Thanks ..
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See this web link. : http://www.lg.com/ca_en/smart-tv/en/index.html?s_kwcid=TC|13078|tv%20smart||S|b|30577282187&gclid=CNat4oPglLsCFbBAMgodOFcAyg
You can get it here too at a slightly higher cost.
Current models... SMART TV. It is internet ready and wireless also. You can stop using the smart feature and make it DUMB.
There are currently four different labels: "HD ready", "HD TV", "HD ready 1080p", "HD TV 1080p". The logos are awarded to television equipment capable of certain features. Here we are getting into the technical side if broadcasting AND receiving.... I will leave it for another day. For every incremental step, the TV manufacturer will sqeeze you for an addtional fifty bucks or more.
3D.... THREE 'D' is good to have as it will be the way of the future.
1080 p .. : I will confuse you more. These are horizontal lines and they incrase the 'Vertical resolution" WOW.... In short the more the horizontal lines the closer the pixels get, but on the vertical plane. So, you get a better picture. Now they are into TWO TIMES THE HIGH DEFINITION which is one step higher. And they are there to see...
In Canada for 400 bucks you will only get the 50" box, no contents in it.
For 700 bucks you will also get the Free internet adaptor and a 1080p HD TV LED.
Look for LG, and if you can find a 240 Hz resolution, jump on it. Samsung will be my next choice. Any other, it will be your choice
FH.
Location: Western Hemisphere
Posted on: 03-12-13 16:07:26
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00BB9ORS0/ref=oh_details_o03_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I bought this few months ago from Amazon.com. The price at that time was $526 USD for 47"
At least, you can check out the features.
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Dimple2001
Fido,
Don't get into the trap of Smart TV. They trick you into spending more $$$ with these unnecessary features. You can have the 'dumb' one and buy a cheap Internet Streaming devise to compliment the TV, and for sure make it the Smartest. The result will ABSOLUTELY be the same. Look for Chromecast from Google - the cheapest one or Roku, AppleTV, Boxee, etc.
Anyhow, this post is supposed to be about TV. Let's come back to it.
If I were in your position, this is what I would buy:
1. 50”
2. HDTV 1080P LED
3. Sharp or Samsung. Avoid Sony.
4. Go for the popular brand names. Not that unbranded, such as Insignia are low quality, but just for your peace of mind and bragging rights. Huh! Do people brag about owning a TV these days? No. I stand corrected. Lol… Sorry for a terrible sense of humour.
5. Should have an USB connector – most of the TVs now a days have this, but just in case. Bonus – see if you can play movies by connecting your USB drive.
6. Refresh rate: the more the merrier, prefereably be 240Hz. But, for a layman even 120Hz looks quite good with 1080p (if you’re not into spending much). I am a videophile and unfortunately become restless with less than perfect quality.
Read this for more into the refresh feature:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379206,00.asp
8. Matte display. I would avoid the glass displays merely because I don’t want another mirror in my home, especially while watching TV I don’t want to see myself in it. Not that I am less than handsome 
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Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.
recently bought Sony Bravia 70'' 3D Smart . Excellent Stuff !
you can reduce the cost to half if you cut on 3D feature.
MUST go for Smart TV for the wireless connectivity. Too many advantages.
for example - (http://www.youtube.com/pair). You can watch all you tube videos on TV wireless-ly controlling stuff from laptop / tablet / smart phone. No hdmi.
in future we are sure to use wireless receiver, wireless speakers, wireless connectivity to gaming and blue rays players. No mesh of wire behind your TV unit. Will not be possible without a smart TV.
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Originally posted by febpreet
Fido,
Don't get into the trap of Smart TV. They trick you into spending more $$$ with these unnecessary features. You can have the 'dumb' one and buy a cheap Internet Streaming devise to compliment the TV, and for sure make it the Smartest. The result will ABSOLUTELY be the same. Look for Chromecast from Google - the cheapest one or Roku, AppleTV, Boxee, etc.
Anyhow, this post is supposed to be about TV. Let's come back to it.
If I were in your position, this is what I would buy:
1. 50”
2. HDTV 1080P LED
3. Sharp or Samsung. Avoid Sony.
4. Go for the popular brand names. Not that unbranded, such as Insignia are low quality, but just for your peace of mind and bragging rights. Huh! Do people brag about owning a TV these days? No. I stand corrected. Lol… Sorry for a terrible sense of humour.
5. Should have an USB connector – most of the TVs now a days have this, but just in case. Bonus – see if you can play movies by connecting your USB drive.
6. Refresh rate: the more the merrier, prefereably be 240Hz. But, for a layman even 120Hz looks quite good with 1080p (if you’re not into spending much). I am a videophile and unfortunately become restless with less than perfect quality.
Read this for more into the refresh feature:
http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2379206,00.asp
8. Matte display. I would avoid the glass displays merely because I don’t want another mirror in my home, especially while watching TV I don’t want to see myself in it. Not that I am less than handsome
Hope this helps. Let me know if you have more questions.
+1
With defined budget this is the choice at FS .. If you decide to go with FS lemme know I may be able to get you additional discount .
http://www.futureshop.ca/en-ca/product/sony-sony-bravia-50-1080p-60hz-led-hdtv-kdl50r450a-kdl50r450a/10269268.aspx?path=535e5db83105d371854cce207aa8f31den02
60 Hz is entry level TV . I would suggest you to buy atleast 120 Mhz if not 240. Big difference in pic quality when watching games
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