looking to move on from my 2012 samsung 52 inch plasma.
Seems decent TVs are cheaper.
Any recomnendations? Not a gamer.
Seems decent TVs are cheaper.
Any recomnendations? Not a gamer.
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Anybody buy a new TV recently?
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Costco if you are a member. Samsung Curve, larger sizes available.
Picked up LG OLED 65" model about 6 months ago from Costco. Amazing picture.
But the damn thing has sh!t software. Bought a soundbar with it that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. More problematic is the damn channel guide doesn't download for some reason. For every channel in the guide, you just get 'No Information'. This is known issue for years, and many in forums complaining to LG about it but the company has done nothing. It's annoying AF. Rest of TV is amazing, but I sure as hell would like to know wtf is coming on next.
For this reason alone, would not buy LG again. Would stick go with Samsung instead, although I'm sure there is some big known issue over there as well.
lgcommunity.us.com
Also of note, LG refridgerators are some of the worst out there. Do not buy one. Complete pieces of sh!t. Stick with GE as they dominate the kitchen appliance market and parts are plentiful and immediately available.
But the damn thing has sh!t software. Bought a soundbar with it that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. More problematic is the damn channel guide doesn't download for some reason. For every channel in the guide, you just get 'No Information'. This is known issue for years, and many in forums complaining to LG about it but the company has done nothing. It's annoying AF. Rest of TV is amazing, but I sure as hell would like to know wtf is coming on next.
For this reason alone, would not buy LG again. Would stick go with Samsung instead, although I'm sure there is some big known issue over there as well.
No channel information
(Image) My oled TV C8 yesterday lost the channel information. Guide shows no information for all channels when guide is pulled up using the magic remote.
lgcommunity.us.com
Also of note, LG refridgerators are some of the worst out there. Do not buy one. Complete pieces of sh!t. Stick with GE as they dominate the kitchen appliance market and parts are plentiful and immediately available.
The cheap (Chinese) ones don’t last, but the Costco extended warranty gives a full replacement. I’m getting a better brand next time.
go to costco, buy a samsung that is bigger than what you originally wanted to buy
costco vets their products well
samsung makes a great product
buy the bigger one because you're a goddamn man, for christ's sake
I bought one of those super cheap roku Tvs and it only lasted about a year before the vertical sync went out. Great while it lasted and was tempted to buy another.
on my next modestly priced Vizio. Had to buy a roku stick because the app software sucks but it has apple air play and chrome cast built in. that part is pretty cool.
like all things, gone are the years you bought a tv and it lasted 10yrs, it seems.
on my next modestly priced Vizio. Had to buy a roku stick because the app software sucks but it has apple air play and chrome cast built in. that part is pretty cool.
like all things, gone are the years you bought a tv and it lasted 10yrs, it seems.
The key is to read the comments BEFORE you purchase the TV.Picked up LG OLED 65" model about 6 months ago from Costco. Amazing picture.
But the damn thing has sh!t software. Bought a soundbar with it that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. More problematic is the damn channel guide doesn't download for some reason. For every channel in the guide, you just get 'No Information'. This is known issue for years, and many in forums complaining to LG about it but the company has done nothing. It's annoying AF. Rest of TV is amazing, but I sure as hell would like to know wtf is coming on next.
For this reason alone, would not buy LG again. Would stick go with Samsung instead, although I'm sure there is some big known issue over there as well.
No channel information
(Image) My oled TV C8 yesterday lost the channel information. Guide shows no information for all channels when guide is pulled up using the magic remote.
Also of note, LG refridgerators are some of the worst out there. Do not buy one. Complete pieces of sh!t. Stick with GE as they dominate the kitchen appliance market and parts are plentiful and immediately available.
pretty happy with my two year old (non oled LG) doesn't sound like I have nearly the issues as stated above. the hd is sick but I'm not really geeky with audio visual stuff. it aws a phuckton less than OLED (I think I paid 800) and I feel like I got a lot for the money.
Costco.
72" Samsung. Bought two of them.
edit: Most TVs support 4K now; pretty insane. Disney+ offers a ton of 4K movies and you can find 4K content on YouTube.
72" Samsung. Bought two of them.
edit: Most TVs support 4K now; pretty insane. Disney+ offers a ton of 4K movies and you can find 4K content on YouTube.
When I bought my 58" Samsung costco also had a 55" LG around same price.. I stood for 5 minutes or so in front, side(s), etc about 10' away to determine which was bezt in pic and sound. Samsung won for sound and the picture was about the same but all show tvs are set super bright to show off on floor..Picked up LG OLED 65" model about 6 months ago from Costco. Amazing picture.
But the damn thing has sh!t software. Bought a soundbar with it that sometimes works, sometimes doesn't. More problematic is the damn channel guide doesn't download for some reason. For every channel in the guide, you just get 'No Information'. This is known issue for years, and many in forums complaining to LG about it but the company has done nothing. It's annoying AF. Rest of TV is amazing, but I sure as hell would like to know wtf is coming on next.
For this reason alone, would not buy LG again. Would stick go with Samsung instead, although I'm sure there is some big known issue over there as well.
No channel information
(Image) My oled TV C8 yesterday lost the channel information. Guide shows no information for all channels when guide is pulled up using the magic remote.
Also of note, LG refridgerators are some of the worst out there. Do not buy one. Complete pieces of sh!t. Stick with GE as they dominate the kitchen appliance market and parts are plentiful and immediately available.
No mention of Sony? Are they not what they used to be? I bought a 40" Sony 6.5 years ago and it still works great. No hardware related issues.
Either way, I would recommend getting some kind of external device for your apps like an Apple TV, Roku, etc. That way if you need to reset or change out your TV you don't need to reload all your apps and enter your passwords using the scroll keyboard and remote. PITA. That's the only frustration I have with my Sony, is that every 3-6 months an app would corrupt and stop working, forcing me to do a factory reset.
Either way, I would recommend getting some kind of external device for your apps like an Apple TV, Roku, etc. That way if you need to reset or change out your TV you don't need to reload all your apps and enter your passwords using the scroll keyboard and remote. PITA. That's the only frustration I have with my Sony, is that every 3-6 months an app would corrupt and stop working, forcing me to do a factory reset.
I'm looking for an outdoor TV for our covered patio. It is north facing, so it never gets direct sunlight. Any suggestions?
I would look for one with bezt picture for $$$ you have to spend and not worry about exterior as long as you install a couple inches off structure and have a eave or some cover above screen protect from rain with wind.
Go into any BestBuy or Costco, there are 20 LG and Samsung models, and one or two Sonys. The prime shelf space is dominated by LG and Samsung for some reason. I know quite often big companies will pony up big money to retailers to get their products on the prime shelf space in the store.
- OLED stands for "organic light emitting diode."
- QLED (according to Samsung) stands for "quantum dot LED TV."
- OLED is a fundamentally different technology from LCD, the major type of TV today.
- QLED is a variation of LED LCD, adding a quantum dot film to the LCD "sandwich."
- OLED is "emissive," meaning the pixels emit their own light.
- QLED, like LCD, is, in its current form, "transmissive" and relies on an LED backlight.
OLED for the win.
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Bought a 75" TCL and I love it. Porn is awesome on it !!
not good to hear its going to crap out on me hahaha
not good to hear its going to crap out on me hahaha