Which TV shall I buy? - Blu-ray Forum

caliblue15 · 05-31-2008, 01:02 AM

Here are some links to TV's I am Looking at, and the Price I can get them at, which one should I go for, I am looking at 1000 for a HDTV, but might go 46" if I need to. I will be within 3-5ft of the TV. Also some sets have 5ms and some are 8ms with 120Hz. Should I get the 120Hz, or stay with the 5ms. I play alot of video games, and love sports. Also watch tons of blu-rays. (All TVs are 1080p.)

Samsung 40" LCD 5ms response time, $1,080

Samsun 40" LCD 5ms, Newer Look, $1,080

Samsung 46" 120HZ $1599

Samsung 40" 120HZ Touch of Color $1599

Samsung 40" has game mode $1235

Samsung 40" Touch of Color $1770

Samsung 46" $2000

Please respond with which one I should get below. Thanks.

JasonR · 05-31-2008, 01:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

Here are some links to TV's I am Looking at, and the Price I can get them at, which one should I go for, I am looking at 1000 for a HDTV, but might go 46" if I need to. I will be within 3-5ft of the TV. Also some sets have 5ms and some are 8ms with 120Hz. Should I get the 120Hz, or stay with the 5ms. I play alot of video games, and love sports. Also watch tons of blu-rays. (All TVs are 1080p.)

Samsung 40" LCD 5ms response time, $1,080

Samsun 40" LCD 5ms, Newer Look, $1,080

Samsung 46" 120HZ $1599

Samsung 40" 120HZ Touch of Color $1599

Samsung 40" has game mode $1235

Samsung 40" Touch of Color $1770

Samsung 46" $2000

Please respond with which one I should get below. Thanks.

If those are the prices you're getting them at, I would get the Samsung A650 or A750.

Riff Magnum · 05-31-2008, 01:46 AM

YOu seem set on a Samsung LCD. Why limit yourself when there are very good 42" plasmas out there for the same price?

JasonR · 05-31-2008, 01:48 AM

Did you see it coming? I did....

You like A & B, get C!!!!

Riff Magnum · 05-31-2008, 02:28 AM

Well I mean geez, there's not much variety on that list.

caliblue15 · 05-31-2008, 03:14 AM

don't want a plasma because i don't know what type of room its going in and I dont want glare, Sammy is the best LCD, and gets me Plasma Like Colors.

What else would you recommend for an LCD? I thought Sammy was the Best.

Riff Magnum · 05-31-2008, 03:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

don't want a plasma because i don't know what type of room its going in and I dont want glare, Sammy is the best LCD, and gets me Plasma Like Colors.

What else would you recommend for an LCD? I thought Sammy was the Best.

Sammy is the best, as far as i can tell. Some of the Sony's look pretty good, but the new Sammy's are really impressive. I'm almost tempted to buy one over the new panny plasmas. Almost.

caliblue15 · 05-31-2008, 04:09 AM

So which one would you get for those prices, I want 1080p, and to play Blu-ray and my PS3, which would be the best bet for me?

Toptube · 05-31-2008, 06:02 AM

get the Panasonic TC-37LZ800.

seriously.

no seriously.

black levels with the best of the best. colors with the best of the best. and 120hz that is waaaaaaay better than any other implementation I've seen. All of the benefits of 120hz, without the drawbacks. My panasonic delivers smooth, crips video that has never looked unnatural or like a camcorder playback. I've also never noticed any visual artifacts, smearing, or stuttering.

If you must have something bigger, then you should seriously consider some of Philips' higher end models.

The Lion King · 05-31-2008, 06:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

Here are some links to TV's I am Looking at, and the Price I can get them at, which one should I go for, I am looking at 1000 for a HDTV, but might go 46" if I need to. I will be within 3-5ft of the TV. Also some sets have 5ms and some are 8ms with 120Hz. Should I get the 120Hz, or stay with the 5ms. I play alot of video games, and love sports. Also watch tons of blu-rays. (All TVs are 1080p.)

Samsung 40" LCD 5ms response time, $1,080

Samsun 40" LCD 5ms, Newer Look, $1,080

Samsung 46" 120HZ $1599

Samsung 40" 120HZ Touch of Color $1599

Samsung 40" has game mode $1235

Samsung 40" Touch of Color $1770

Samsung 46" $2000

Please respond with which one I should get below. Thanks.

Buy Samsung 46" 120HZ $1599 if you're willing to spend a little more money. If not, I seriously recommend you get the Samsun 40" LCD 5ms, Newer Look, $1,080. Those are the only two TVs I'd buy, and I strongly recommend either of them.

caliblue15 · 05-31-2008, 01:05 PM

Thanks for the input, I really like the 46" and will think about it, I think it will be a longer lasting TV at that size.

As for the Panasonic Plasma, yes they are amazing and I recommend them to alot of people, but I HATE THE GLARE.

caliblue15 · 05-31-2008, 11:29 PM

bump

allstar780 · 06-01-2008, 05:17 AM

when i get my scanner working i'll show you the material i received from Toshiba about Game Mode... and *spoiler alert* its not worth the extra money just to get a TV with Game Mode... if you're worried about something for gaming look at 2 things

1) 120Hz

2) A "native" aspect mode or the like, prevents overscan, gives you the full picture (toshiba's upcoming slogan is SEE IT ALL, LIVE LONGER)

caliblue15 · 06-01-2008, 06:20 AM

I'm not a big Toshiba fan.

If I am gaming shouldn't I go with 5ms, over a 120HZ, because the 120HZ is digitally processed to find the missing frame (most games are not even 60fps).

Therefore the faster response time would limit the blur, without over compensating, and keeping Blu-ray's how they should look?

Am I wrong?

allstar780 · 06-01-2008, 02:36 PM

the thing about the TV I would recommend out of the ones you asked about (i would go with the 650 Touch of Color 40" with 120Hz) is that it has different levels for the 120Hz setting, you would likely turn it off or to Low when watching a Blu, and turn it to medium or high for watching sports, and likely Low again for gaming

the thing about advertised response time that I've found is it seems to mean about as much as contrast ratio... there are multiple ways to measure it and therefore it's not always an accurate measure of the panel's actual speed of response

but if you have the option, I would check out the ToC and the different settings for the 120Hz, and then check out the 5ms TVs, you might be surprised.

Toptube · 06-03-2008, 03:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by caliblue15

As for the Panasonic Plasma, yes they are amazing and I recommend them to alot of people, but I HATE THE GLARE.

The Panasonic TC-37LZ800 is an LCD, not a Plasma.

see: The screen is not glossy.

dobyblue · 06-03-2008, 03:26 PM

Can you find the Samsung LED-LCD sets within that price range?
Performance for motion is substantially better than the other LCD's, even at 120Hz.

caliblue15 · 06-03-2008, 08:55 PM

Best Buy hasnt received those yet. I only get like $600 off normal prices.

Edit: Only certain stores have them, I could order one in, a 40" would probably be $1500 or so.

Edit2: the LED LCD's have a 8ms Response time, not good at all.. but it does have the LED motionplus.

dobyblue · 06-03-2008, 10:19 PM

Even with the slower response time it's still being reviewed better than the 120Hz LCD's and is killing them in motion resolution.

http://hdguru.com/hd-guru-exclusive-...cd-102907/201/

caliblue15 · 06-03-2008, 10:32 PM

has that stupid gloss on it, don't want it.

05-31-2008, 01:02 AM	#1
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Which TV shall I buy? Here are some links to TV's I am Looking at, and the Price I can get them at, which one should I go for, I am looking at 1000 for a HDTV, but might go 46" if I need to. I will be within 3-5ft of the TV. Also some sets have 5ms and some are 8ms with 120Hz. Should I get the 120Hz, or stay with the 5ms. I play alot of video games, and love sports. Also watch tons of blu-rays. (All TVs are 1080p.) Samsung 40" LCD 5ms response time, $1,080 Samsun 40" LCD 5ms, Newer Look, $1,080 Samsung 46" 120HZ $1599 Samsung 40" 120HZ Touch of Color $1599 Samsung 40" has game mode $1235 Samsung 40" Touch of Color $1770 Samsung 46" $2000 Please respond with which one I should get below. Thanks. Last edited by caliblue15; 06-03-2008 at 09:35 PM.

05-31-2008, 03:14 AM	#6
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	don't want a plasma because i don't know what type of room its going in and I dont want glare, Sammy is the best LCD, and gets me Plasma Like Colors. What else would you recommend for an LCD? I thought Sammy was the Best. Last edited by caliblue15; 05-31-2008 at 03:29 AM.

05-31-2008, 06:02 AM	#9
Toptube Power Member Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:52	get the Panasonic TC-37LZ800. seriously. no seriously. black levels with the best of the best. colors with the best of the best. and 120hz that is waaaaaaay better than any other implementation I've seen. All of the benefits of 120hz, without the drawbacks. My panasonic delivers smooth, crips video that has never looked unnatural or like a camcorder playback. I've also never noticed any visual artifacts, smearing, or stuttering. If you must have something bigger, then you should seriously consider some of Philips' higher end models. Last edited by Toptube; 05-31-2008 at 06:06 AM.

06-03-2008, 08:55 PM	#18
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Best Buy hasnt received those yet. I only get like $600 off normal prices. Edit: Only certain stores have them, I could order one in, a 40" would probably be $1500 or so. Edit2: the LED LCD's have a 8ms Response time, not good at all.. but it does have the LED motionplus. Last edited by caliblue15; 06-03-2008 at 09:01 PM.

05-31-2008, 01:46 AM	#3
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	YOu seem set on a Samsung LCD. Why limit yourself when there are very good 42" plasmas out there for the same price?

05-31-2008, 01:48 AM	#4
JasonR Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Trading Score:12	Did you see it coming? I did.... You like A & B, get C!!!!

05-31-2008, 02:28 AM	#5
Riff Magnum Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Apr 2008 Location:The Island Blu-ray collection:149	Well I mean geez, there's not much variety on that list.

05-31-2008, 04:09 AM	#8
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	So which one would you get for those prices, I want 1080p, and to play Blu-ray and my PS3, which would be the best bet for me?

05-31-2008, 01:05 PM	#11
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	Thanks for the input, I really like the 46" and will think about it, I think it will be a longer lasting TV at that size. As for the Panasonic Plasma, yes they are amazing and I recommend them to alot of people, but I HATE THE GLARE.

05-31-2008, 11:29 PM	#12
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	bump

06-01-2008, 05:17 AM	#13
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	when i get my scanner working i'll show you the material i received from Toshiba about Game Mode... and spoiler alert its not worth the extra money just to get a TV with Game Mode... if you're worried about something for gaming look at 2 things 1) 120Hz 2) A "native" aspect mode or the like, prevents overscan, gives you the full picture (toshiba's upcoming slogan is SEE IT ALL, LIVE LONGER)

06-01-2008, 06:20 AM	#14
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	I'm not a big Toshiba fan. If I am gaming shouldn't I go with 5ms, over a 120HZ, because the 120HZ is digitally processed to find the missing frame (most games are not even 60fps). Therefore the faster response time would limit the blur, without over compensating, and keeping Blu-ray's how they should look? Am I wrong?

06-01-2008, 02:36 PM	#15
allstar780 Special Member Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Mar 2008 Location:Grande Prairie, Alberta Home Theater Gallery:15 Blu-ray collection:115 Blu-ray reviews:2	the thing about the TV I would recommend out of the ones you asked about (i would go with the 650 Touch of Color 40" with 120Hz) is that it has different levels for the 120Hz setting, you would likely turn it off or to Low when watching a Blu, and turn it to medium or high for watching sports, and likely Low again for gaming the thing about advertised response time that I've found is it seems to mean about as much as contrast ratio... there are multiple ways to measure it and therefore it's not always an accurate measure of the panel's actual speed of response but if you have the option, I would check out the ToC and the different settings for the 120Hz, and then check out the 5ms TVs, you might be surprised.

06-03-2008, 03:26 PM	#17
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Can you find the Samsung LED-LCD sets within that price range? Performance for motion is substantially better than the other LCD's, even at 120Hz.

06-03-2008, 10:19 PM	#19
dobyblue Super Moderator Top contributor Member since:Jul 2006 Location:Ontario, Canada Home Theater Gallery:71 4K collection:55 Blu-ray collection:655 Blu-ray reviews: 15	Even with the slower response time it's still being reviewed better than the 120Hz LCD's and is killing them in motion resolution. http://hdguru.com/hd-guru-exclusive-...cd-102907/201/

06-03-2008, 10:32 PM	#20
caliblue15 Blu-ray Knight Member since:Dec 2007 Home Theater Gallery:12 Blu-ray collection:85 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:6	has that stupid gloss on it, don't want it.

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