New TV Question

[IncrsCreditScore1]

The TV in the family room is a 52", Sharp ACQUOS that we have had for quite a number of years.  It has started exhibiting some problems and I fear we will have to purchase a new TV in the near future.  I need some advice on what brand to purchase for the best reliability and lasting quality.  Would like a 60" flatscreen.  Don't know about a smart TV.  Would you share your thoughts and recommendations with me, please.

[14Fiesta]

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@IncrsCreditScore wrote:

The TV in the family room is a 52", Sharp ACQUOS that we have had for quite a number of years.  It has started exhibiting some problems and I fear we will have to purchase a new TV in the near future.  I need some advice on what brand to purchase for the best reliability and lasting quality.  Would like a 60" flatscreen.  Don't know about a smart TV.  Would you share your thoughts and recommendations with me, please.

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Sharp is a good brand, so if you have had this tv a long time and you like it, I see no harm in staying in the brand.

If you are determined to try something new, I would recommend you check out the products from LG or Samsung. I have owned both and they have both exceeded my expectations for a panel. How close do you sit to the tv? If you're looking for 60" and you sit fairly close, I might suggest looking at getting a 4K resolution tv. It also matters what viewing angles there are from your furniture. If you require a panel with good picture from many/extreme angles I would recommend an LG with IPS technology. They seem to be the most advanced in the business right now in regards to IPS and maintaining a good picture quality from anywhere in the room.

If you have a more confined space that is centralized towards the tv, then Samsung curved screen technology may be of interest to you. It really tends to bring out a more lifelike effect on what you are viewing - almost as if you're not watching a tv at all but rather living it through a mild virtual reality kind of feel.

Also, if you are thinking of sticking with good old 1080p, I would suggest looking into LGs OLED series TV sets. I know the new models just came out and I think they now make them in a 60" size. For being 1080p, it will make you feel like you're experiencing HD for the first time all over again. The expanded color capacity and rich details that this panel is capable of truly make it a class leader for full HD sets.

Smart TVs can also be really handy if you watch alot of Netflix, as you don't have to hook up a laptop, etc. to your TV in order to watch it.

[IncrsCreditScore1]

Thank you so much, 14Fiesta.  It appears that I have a lot to learn about the newest TVs.  Evidently you know a lot about TVs and the info you provided will be invaluable to me.

[14Fiesta]

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@IncrsCreditScore wrote:

Thank you so much, 14Fiesta.  It appears that I have a lot to learn about the newest TVs.  Evidently you know a lot about TVs and the info you provided will be invaluable to me.

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You're welcome.  I don't consider myself an expert on the subject, but having recently purchased a new TV myself, I figured I'd put my thousands of hours of research to good use. 

[Thomas_Thumb]

Suggest going for a LED TV that has IPS (in plane switching). That technology gives a much broader viewing angle. For less motion blur look for a 240 hz refresh rate (120 hz minimum). Unfortunately, poorly executed 240 hz technology can create a "soap opera effect" - smooth doll face appearance.

I have been happy with my Panasonic brand TVs for both LCD/LED and plasma technologies.

My favorite by far is my Panasonic plasma 55VT60 - inky black , no motion blur and wide viewing angle. Alas no more Panasonic plasma as the technology could not make the leap from 1080 P to 4K. If you have big bucks check out OLED display, otherwise look for a back lit LED  with local dimming and a "quantum dots" display. I would stick with 1080 P - lower cost and a more "real" image.

However, if you like to see nose hairs and facial pores in detail, then by all means go 4k.

[IncrsCreditScore1]

What TV did you purchase?

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@14Fiesta wrote:

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@IncrsCreditScore wrote:

Thank you so much, 14Fiesta.  It appears that I have a lot to learn about the newest TVs.  Evidently you know a lot about TVs and the info you provided will be invaluable to me.

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You're welcome.  I don't consider myself an expert on the subject, but having recently purchased a new TV myself, I figured I'd put my thousands of hours of research to good use. 

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[IncrsCreditScore1]

@Thomas_Thumb:  Thanks a million for the info.  The more info, the better informed decision.

[Anonymous]

Second on the Samsung!

Big overpriced Sony fan, and Samsung.  LED's quality is phenominal.  LED LCD, always aim for 1080p, check refresh rates if you plan to play video games, and I don't have much intel on the 3D and curved models yet.

Been playing with the DBF's 3D Samsung, smart TV, it's not bad. 4 outta 5 stars.  Excellent quality, not too bad on energy comsumption.

Plasma's still have the higher energy use, hence a lower price. 

I'm rambling.

[Anonymous]

Samsung all the way for me, had a pair of their LCD computer montors that lasted 8 years before any issues, and my family has a 50" plasma from 5 years ago that still performs like new. Pricing is pretty competitive and you get what you pay for. 

Take the time though to go somewhere that has a lot of different ones on display so you can get an idea for what you like on screen type (LED/OLED/Plamsa/..), sizing, refresh rate, curve, etc. 

[MidnightVoice]

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@14Fiesta wrote:

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@IncrsCreditScore wrote:

The TV in the family room is a 52", Sharp ACQUOS that we have had for quite a number of years.  It has started exhibiting some problems and I fear we will have to purchase a new TV in the near future.  I need some advice on what brand to purchase for the best reliability and lasting quality.  Would like a 60" flatscreen.  Don't know about a smart TV.  Would you share your thoughts and recommendations with me, please.

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Sharp is a good brand, so if you have had this tv a long time and you like it, I see no harm in staying in the brand.

If you are determined to try something new, I would recommend you check out the products from LG or Samsung. I have owned both and they have both exceeded my expectations for a panel.

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Ditto