I now have this on my Samsung TV
Posted: Sun Jul 24, 2016 6:53 pm
Just noticed these lines on my TV last night, and they are here again today. The TV is ~5 yrs old - a plasma. Is the TV shot?
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3D shouldn't factor into purchasing, there just isn't enough good 3D content. Most 3D movies are half-assed done in post production. My last TV purchased was a 60" Sharp Aquos back when Amazon would price match TVs. A deal popped up on Slickdeals that BJs was clearing them out and had them marked down to $900. With how long TVs last nowadays, I wouldn't bother with getting the latest tech. Take advantage of when the older models that are being cleared out. See the TV locally. If you can't get one for the price you want locally, don't be scared of ordering it on Amazon. I've bought 2 TVs through them with no issues. Large TVs are delivered and installed (same type of delivery companies that would deliver it from a local store). As for 4K, I'm starting to see more offerings, but since I don't have a 4K TV or even looking into getting one, I can't tell you really how much content there is. You could probably wait it out another 5 years Personally if comparing a 1080p TV for $1K today and a 4K for $2K today, I'd probably go with the 1080p for $1K today and get a 4K in a few years for $1K. Sure in the end you spent $2K, but chances are you'd be getting a better 4K down the road and in the case that 4K doesn't really grow much, you've saved some money. Just remember, just cause it's 4K doesn't always mean you're getting a better picture. The size of the TV and the distance you're sitting from it plays a big part. How far away will you be sitting from the TV?Executioner wrote:Well since the TV is 5 yrs old, I may be better off getting something newer. I've also heard that plasma is on it's way out. Not really sure what to get as a replacement. It's a 55 inch. I'd like to stay with that - either a 55 or 60 inch. I noticed that they now have ultra HD, but the prices are about $1000 more than just HD. What about 3D? Haven't heard much about those, unless they turned out to be like the beta tape machines of the 80's.
Thankfully OLED is out and in a few years when their prices come down some more the whole Plasma is better argument will be as dead as Plasma is now . Right now, I think OLED is still 1-2K too expensive. Yes you can get a few under 2K, but the ones that are really worth buying a new TV for are in the 3-4K price range, which I consider too high for a living room TV.Losbot wrote:I agree with Psypher but I'd still get an estimate for that Plasma to be repaired, simply because the picture quality on those Samsung plasmas is amazing. Still better than an LCD/LED.
Yes, plasma is phasing out because people don't know how good plasma TVs are or don't realize that 4K will not make a difference in their tiny living rooms. Small screens really don't benefit and you'll not really notice a difference.
Once you get into the really large sized screens, then it's a different story.
What kind of shop will give you an estimate? I don't recall seeing may "TV Repair Shops".Losbot wrote:I agree with Psypher but I'd still get an estimate for that Plasma to be repaired, simply because the picture quality on those Samsung plasmas is amazing. Still better than an LCD/LED.
Yes, plasma is phasing out because people don't know how good plasma TVs are or don't realize that 4K will not make a difference in their tiny living rooms. Small screens really don't benefit and you'll not really notice a difference.
Once you get into the really large sized screens, then it's a different story.
Google is your friend:Executioner wrote:What kind of shop will give you an estimate? I don't recall seeing may "TV Repair Shops".
Yeah I don't plan on spending $$$ for a TV. I'd like to keep the cost between $900-$1200. I'm guess, but I think I sit ~12 feet from the TV. I'll have to measure it to confirm.