Can I receive digital signals on my TV directly without a digital receiver box?

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dvd_digita

We recently received a digital converter box from our cable provider. They said that they were finally switching to digital signals as part of the requirement of our country's telecommunications commission. Now our TV is is an LED TV which was bought recently. According to it settings, it can also receive digital signals. Now my question is can I bypass the usage of the digital receiver box and just receive the digital signals directly on my TV? Our cable company uses coaxial cables which initially were plugged directly onto our TVs but since they gave us the digital receiver boxes, are now plugged onto those boxes and connected to our TV through RCA cables. Now I tried doing a digital autotune on our TV with our provider's cable directly plugged onto it but it did nothing.

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They are half lying. Yes they are transitioning to digital only (in simple terms, they are shutting down analog programming, it is already all digital). The lie half is they are not being "forced" by regulators like boradcasters were, but are doing it essentially voluntarily on their own terms.

With that, how they are going digital may not be compatible with your TV, and definitely will not provide the same user experience and channels (at least using traditional cable numbers) as if they kept analog, or you used their supplied box.

Since a channel scan gets you nothing, it would be safe to say no.

What is the best shop to buy a TV from in Australia?

Shariq

I want to buy a Samsung 55 inch 3D LED Smart TV. What shop in Australia sells it the cheapest? Also I was told that the shop Best Buy is not in Australia but a couple days ago I saw one in Sydney with its black and yellow logo that reads Best Buy. How is this possible if the company doesn't have shops here?

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You can get the previous series cheap and current series is more expensive

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what is the difference between brands of hd tvs that have the same specs but different prices?

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also what is the difference and what is better plasma, led, lcd? Will the tv come with everything i need to get broadcast hd? What is 720 vs 1080?

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Remember that just because they have the "same specs" they may not be the same. Example: one of two similar TVs may have double the number of inputs (HDMI; component-red, green and blue; composite-red, white and yellow...)


720 vs 1080:

720 stands for the 720 horizontal scan lines of display resolution (also known as 720 pixels of vertical resolution).
1080 stands for the 1,080 horizontal scan lines of display resolution (also known as 1080 pixels of vertical resolution).
The more horizontal lines on a display the more detail it can show = better resolution.


p vs i

Interlaced Scan - Interlacing divides the horizontal scan lines of display into odd and even lines and then alternately refreshes the display between all of the odd lines and then all of the even lines.

Progressive Scan - scans the entire picture line by line. In other words, captured images are not split into separate fields like in interlaced scanning they are "whole" images. Think of this as the same way the film in a movie projector works at the cinema. Progressive Scan is considered to be better than Interlaced Scan.


LCD:

The so-called "LED TV" is an LCD TV. The only difference is the backlighting technology - the actual LCD panels are exactly the same as other LCD televisions. Traditional LCD TVs use CCFL backlights (Cold Cathode Fluorescent Lamp) - think thin fluorescent tubes with a diffusing panel inside to spread the light evenly around the screen. Meanwhile, "LED TVs" (or to be more precise, LED-lit LCD TVs) use LED elements for the lighting source (think "Lite Brite" pegs, but all of them white).

PROS:
Reflections and glare are much less of an issue, good choice for brightly lighted rooms, no risk of burn-in of static images, use somewhat less power than plasma sets

CONS:
Lower viewing angle, lower ability to display the deepest blacks, the image can lose contrast, look washed out, or lose color accuracy as you angle away from the center of the screen, most LCD TVs can't display deepest black or distinguish subtle shades of gray and black, fast-moving images might blur, uneven backlight brightness has been an issue with LCD TVs, but the use of LED backlighting instead of fluorescent lights in some new sets potentially enables them to more evenly distribute light across the back of the panel for more consistent brightness on all parts of the screen, LEDs also use less energy than conventional lamps.


Plasma:

PROS:
It's hard to beat the best plasma TV sets for accurate colors, deep blacks, great contrast, virtually unlimited viewing angle, and fast motion won't blur.

CONS:
Plasma TVs are fairly heavy, reflections from a plasma TV's shiny screen, static images displayed for extended periods can burn in temporarily, and could become permanent if you consistently leave the same pattern onscreen over a long period. But that seems to have been more of a problem with earlier plasma TVs.


TV Inputs:

For connecting things like DVD players, Blu-ray Players, and gaming systems. List from best quality picture to the least.

HD Video:
HDMI - Does video and audio in one cable
DVI
Component - Red, Green, Blue

SD Video:
S-Video
Composite - Red, White, Yellow


Other things to consider when buying:

One of the most critical considerations with any TV is the number and type of inputs it has for hooking up devices to your TV. Also keep in mind where those connections are - front, side or rear- for quick hook ups. The connections a TV has is usually why two similar TVs can vary so much in price. Does the LCD TV have 120Hz or 240Hz technology - this helps to reduce the tendency to blur during scenes with fast motion, such as sports programs. Anti-glare screens - several plasma manufacturers are now offering screens with anti-glare surfaces, which can help reduce reflectivity off the screen's surface. If the sales person talks about contrast ratio - the higher the better - keep in mind that there a several ways to measure this and each manufacturer uses a different method, so it is really only good for comparing models for that manufacturer.

As for the TV coming with everything you need to get broadcast hd, that depends on what you mean by that. How do you want to receive your channels? Over-the-Air, cable, or Satellite? For over-the-air the TV would be good to go assuming you already have an antenna. Don't count on "rabbit ears" you are much better off with a roof top antenna. For cable or satellite you will likely need to get a set-top/converter box from your service provider to receive HD channels from them.

Last, and this is in my opinion, I feel that plasma TVs give you the best quality picture from a non-HD source. Remember not everything is broadcast in HD. This standard definition source it not going to look as good on an HDTV as it would on a SDTV.

Whats the difference between Plasma and LCD?

Bobby

Thinking of getting a new TV and I've noticed that Plasmas are way cheaper the LCD's... Does anyone know why??

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Cost issue - yah, because LCDs have to put in expensive add-ons to match Plasma quality. But they pass along that cost to you the consumer.

All LCDs, CCFL or LED, suffer from motion blur problems. They can't refresh the screen fast enough to keep up with fast action scenarios. So you get ghost trails. Now, the manufacturers found a way to try and eliminate this problem. Its the advanced Refresh Rate spec you see on LCDs. So the base is 60Hz, but you can pay for advanced options like 120Hz or 240Hz. This feature can help a lot, especially as you go into larger sized TVs, but you're expected to pay a premium for it.

Now Plasma on the other hand has a near instantaneous response time of like 0.001 ms. This means it has a near flawless motion playback (like a CRT or DLP). This is inherent to the technology, so there is nothing extra to pay for in order to get crisp and clean motion playback.

Next, CCFL based LCDs are sometimes claimed to provide grey blacks, muted colors, and so-so contrast as you get into larger sized sets (a bit as you break 40", but more so as you break 50"). So in order to combat this, LCD manufacturers came out with the LED light source. LED does typically solve these problems for an LCD set. But, besides 3D, this is the most premium feature for an LCD so carries the greatest cost add-on for you the consumer.

Plasma on the other hand will deliver vivid colors, deep contrast, and true blacks right out of the box. It is something that is again inherent to the technology. So there is no advanced feature cost to have to pass onto the consumer.

So that's how Plasma prices can beat LCD prices and still deliver top notch image quality experience. And stick with Panasonic for the best image quality and set reliability.

The main knock on Plasma now is that it is still a glass unit. So if you have loads of uncontrollable light, glare might be an issue. But if you can control the lighting in the room, it shouldn't be that big of a deal. And LCD's aren't magically perfect with glare, they're just better.

Most other knocks against Plasma are myths and misconceptions. They do not need to be re-charged. Their are now energy star certified models, so they are no longer power hogs. You can get thin models if you need something of lesser weight. Modern ones do not suffer burn-in. Especially if you go with Panasonic, which includes extra anti-image retention features above and beyond the advances in the technology.

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How do I connect Xbox 360 to the Samsung Smart LED TV?

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Britta

Yesterday night I went out and bought a Samsung Smart LED TV 55', set it up, blah blah blah and went to bed. Today I tried to hook up my Xbox and it just won't work. Everything is plugged in correctly...(I think...) and everything is tight enough and what not but it just won't work! Yes, my Xbox is on. Maybe I'm on the wrong channel or something I dunno but it's just not coming up on the screen. Help? Please?

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Best thing to do, is to use HDMI.

You don't need to spend much ($10 - $25), but HDMI is the way to go.

Then set your input to HDMI.

If your not sure how to do that, there is often a "master" input button that will cycle through all the inputs on the TV.

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Can you safely connect a TV, xbox, and mini fridge into one surge protector?

Daniel G

I have a 37" LED TV, an xbox 360, and a small mini-fridge and the way my room is situated there is only one plug I can use that isn't connected to the light switch, is it safe to plug all three into a surge protector?

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depends on what wattage the sum of all devices adds up to compared to the maximum wattage rating of the surge protector. Id say youd be fine. All that will happen is overload the power board and it will cut out. There sould be an overload reset button. The surge protection will not me affected as its purpose is to protect devices from external power surges like lightening strikes to power lines or power supply authorities transformers malfunctioning...things like that.
I reckon youd be fine to run those things all together though. Just try and keep it at that and not add much more.

Edit:
Lighting and power ultimately all come from the same power source anyway. It makes zero difference unless you powering banks of florescent lighting which then, would be on a dedicated circuit. There is nothing that physically seperates the active terminal in your power point from the active terminal in your light fitting when all circuits are active (unless you have a three phase supply then all circuits will be distributed evenly over the three phases even then you still may have a power and lighting circuits on the same phase). There is technically and physically nothing wrong with what you're trying to to.

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How good of a brand is Vizio and how important is the contrast and processor speed to the picture quality?

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EJY

i am looking at only 1080p TV's and i am choosing between a 60 hz and 120 hz processor, but most likeyl can only afford a 60 hz TV. Also what is a good contrst ratio for a LCD/LED tv?

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The Vizio is a low end TV model. I would opt for a better brand.. The contrast ratio of TV's lately is more virtual than actual.. Would really be difficult to see the difference in most TV's.. I would look at brands like Samsung, LG or Panasonic. You can make any TV picture quality poor to good depending on the settings.. Stick to factory settings, and make minor changes from there, such as contrast, brightness and sharpness.

What is the difference between edgelit led, backlit led and edgelit backlit led and Vizio TruLED TV?

Deacon Blu

LG, Samsung, Sharp, Sony, & Vizio are the only ones that I know of that make some kind of LED TV but they all use a different term when they mention the LED lighting.
Which is better?

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Generally...the most expensive ones are the best!

Those are usually the backlit LED TVs(a.k.a. local dimming). They have the highest contrast ratios and best picture qualities! Edge lit LEDs have problems with back light uniformity and have lower contrast ratios!

Vizio's "TruLED" TVs are just their marketing words for backlit LED TVs! Their "RazorLED" TVs are their version of the Edge-lit LED TVs!

Basically...if the LED TV is super thin...it's an Edge-lit! If it's super expensive and not so thin...it's a back lit!

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What happened and how to fix my LED Tv series 4 by samsung?

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Bao

I bought my LED TV Series 4 by Samsung in the fall and it was working exceptionally until about a week ago. I haven't watched for a week and a half and when i go to turn it on it won't work. It usually has a red light by the power button when not on, it is gone now. I also unplugged it a couple times to charge my iPod

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It could be that you have fried your TV's power supply. If you have unplugged it when it was running you have increased that risk. If you have plugged it into outlet that was not surge-protected you have increased that chance.

If you bought it in the fall it should still be under one years manufacturers warranty (unless you have extended on from wherever you bought it). Give them a call and see what they can do for you.

I'm worried about dead pixels in a LED HDTV. Should I get the Best Buy extended warranty when puchasing the TV?

Craziee Pa

The LED HDTV LCD cost $2700.00. The extended warranty is $400 for 3 years.

Is it worth it?

Answer
Duh.

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What gives tv's that crisp, super sharp picture quality?

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The led tv's always advertise the 720p and 1080p, and also the dynamic contrast ratio. Also can someone please tell me what in the world the 2 contrast ratios are? and why do they only advertise the dynamic contrast ratio? Also will the other contrast ratio(i believe called native and always lower)have an effect on the picture quality?

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Dynamic contrast ratio is crap.....Shop and buy on what you think of the picture....They all have similar looks. As for LED TV, it is basically an LCD with different backlighting, and THIN. However, they have the same drawbacks as LCD. Slow response time, poor off to the sides viewing...(As opposed to Plasma, which has a very fast response time, giving you no lag or blurr on fast action and a very wide viewing angle. However for plasma, they are usually 40 inches or larger models.)

How long will an LED tv last? Should I get the Best Buy warranty when buying a new LED Samsung TV?

hardboiled

Is it worth it or a waste of money? What are the chances of a LED breaking down? in a few years?

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LCD lit by LED should out last regular LCD.

Warranties are good idea, but not from Best Buy. I can tell you from personal experience they don't honor them.

They'll promise you the world, but as soon something goes wrong, they won't help.

Really really horrible service.

- 17R3W

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What are Full HD and HD ready with regard to LED TVs?

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Saad

We are planning on buying a new LED TV; however, we are confused as to whether we should buy a full HD TV or HD ready TV. Do they really have to do something with the quality of video aired by TV channel stations?

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This is a very confusing terms. Let me explain the story:

In the US - there were lawsuits over the type of antenna signals. TV Makers had a problem. If they included tuners designed with 1 type of antenna signals and the format changed, the televisions would not work with an antenna. So they started building and selling televisions WITHOUT tuners. This worked great for people with satellite or cable box's who did not care about using an antenna, and consumers who did want to use an antenna could buy an external box for .. $150.

This caused confusion so they made a law that these televisions had to be called "HD Ready".

This had nothing to do with 720 or 1080 or "full HD" - In the United States.

In Europe and India - the term could mean something different. Learn this before you purchase.

MY ADVICE:

IF the screen size is below 40 inches - you can get away with a HDTV that is native 720.

If the screen size is above 40 inches - get the 1080 version.

Hope this helps.

How do you fix a color spot on an LED tv?

Andrew

My LED HDTV got shot with an airsoft gun, and now there's a big black/discolored area on the screen, is there anyway to fix this? Thanks!

Answer
Nah bruh, once those LED's are out, they are gone. Whoever had that gun needs to be more careful

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Why does my samsung led tv picture quality decreases when i sit very close to it?

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Amlan

I bought a new samsung led tv 32 inch !! i have dish tru hd and connected to tv with hdmi cable!! When i sit near the tv! The picture seems like blurry and cartoon type!! but when i sit far and i observe that picture quality is best!! why?? this happens in all led tv?
Picture quality becomes bad in near distances !! picture quality becomes very good in far distances

Answer
All tv's have their viewing distance depending on screen size, for a 32 inch it is 8 feet.

Is having an LED TV vs LCD Tv going to make any difference when watching Dish Network?

Jag

I am thinking whether to spend $200 more on an Samsung LED 120 Hz TV vs Samsung LCD 120 Hz Tv. Do you think the picture quality of an LED TV will be better when watching HD Channels on Dish Network?

Answer
The claim that "LED gives better picture quality than LCD" is one of the most common myths in this business.

In the first place, an "LED" set is nothing more than an LCD set with a newer type of backlighting. They both have the same LCD display.

In the second place, lab tests and owner reviews demonstrate that the important factor in picture quality is the specific model of a set, not its brand or whether it uses LED backlighting. While LED technology does provide advantages, there definitely are conventional LCD sets with better picture quality than certain low-rated "LED" sets. You need to carefully look at test results and user reviews in order to make a valid decision.

So the bottom line for you, in my opinion, is no--the picture quality difference, if any, won't justify another $200, unless the specs, reviews, etc. of the cheaper set suggest otherwise.

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What is the diference between LCD and LED TVs?

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Steve

Interested in any thoughts about quality and durability. Which is better for gaming?

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LED is newer liquid emmited diode they use much less energy. As much as 65% less then LCD TV. They are projected to last anywhere from 30000-45000 hours, and offer great gaming modes. Best gaming is seen with a 120hz. That is the amount of times each individual crystal will change shape every second. Giving you the least amount of blurr. But they are about 250-300$ for just the technology. LCD are more inexpensive but don't offer the energy savings ans generally last 15000-30000 hours. LED is the way to go. Good luck

What should I be looking for in a big screen TV?

annie

I have heard that plasma is no good, LED is good (lasts about 15 yrs) and LCD is the best (lasts a lifetime). What are some recommendations on buying a big screen TV, as in things to look for?

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Well, none of those statements are true!

Plasma and LCD last about the same amount of time...depending on brand! There is no way to know for sure how long LED will last since it is a new technology.

When looking for a new HDTV, the first step is to figure out what your budget will be. A key piece of advice here is "You get what you pay for"! Meaning if you go with a TV brand that is considerably cheaper then another, there's a good reason for that! Super cheap brands of TVs are not reliable and generally do not come close to name brand TVs in terms of picture quality!

Top 5 brands in terms of product reliability and overall picture quality:
1. Panasonic
2. Samsung
3. Sony
4. LG
5. Sharp

Other things to consider are LCD or Plasma....Screen size...720p vs 1080p...and so on! Size and resolution(720p vs 1080p) can be determined by knowing what distance from the TV that you sit. Typically the most common size range for the living room is between 42" - 50". Here is a nice chart that will help determine what resolution you actually need based on your seating distance and screen size(pay attention to the green & red lines and/or shaded areas only): http://s3.carltonbale.com/resolution_chart.html

Let me know if you need more help with the chart!

As for the LCD vs Plasma deal, it basically comes down to your preferences and viewing conditions! LCD TVs come in a wider range of sizes and resolutions but are more expensive and not as good with fast motion!

Plasma TVs on the other hand only come in sizes 42" to 65". But are much better at producing sharper images with fast motion content like sports, movies & gaming! They also have deeper blacks and more vivid and rich looking colors!

For more info on LCD and Plasmas, see here: http://www.plasma-lcd-facts.co.uk/

Hope this helps!

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Can I use Bluray Player and a DVD home theater system at once ?

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S.Roshan B

Hi everyone,

I've got a Samsung SMART 55inch 3D LED TV and a Samsung 3D SMART Bluray player (Without speakers) right now. And I planned to buy a home theater system.

Now, can I buy a DVD home theater system and watch movies via bluray player and received audio through DVD home theater system by connecting both to TV.
Or should I give up the bluray player and buy Bluray Home theater system ?

To summarize, I wanted to know whether I can watch a 3D movie via bluray player and receive audio via dvd home theater system ?

If you guys need any more clarification, please don't hesitate to ask.

Thanks everyone

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NO. Forget any of those home theater in a box. They are not flexible for adding anything to them or for up grading. They are mainly designed for you to watch a movie with the built in player with surround sound. You tv only has an optical audio output. this is a digital signal that is encoded by Dolby Digital and needs to be decoded by a Dolby decoder. You will find a Dolby decoder only on a multi channel receiver, home theater in a box that has an optical audio input or a sound bar. Your 3D smart Blu Ray disc player can be connected directly to the tv, but you are not going to get surround sound. Look at an Onkyo HT-S3500, it is a 5.1 receiver and a set of speakers. It has the all the inputs and outputs you will need to connect the blu ray disc player to or your tv. You can find the unit at any Fry's Electronic for under $300. Or you can get a sound bar. I would recommend you demo them at your local retail store. Hope this will help you out.

What is the best TV to get under these circumstances?

EquiGirl92

This is what I'm looking for:

At least 32"
$300 or below
Not crappy quality--must last!

I figured LCD since they tend to be less expensive these days, right?

Anyway, thank you :)

Answer
Kaneda's suggestion is the one I would have come up with. Another display that is getting very good reviews is vizio 32"oi-a2 led smart tv. Normally I don't suggest vizio but I have read 5 different reviews on this display and all have been strong reviews. Seems like a pretty good value with the tech and consumer reviews out there. My impression here is that the samsung 5000 series is a proven, very dependable tv for performance and longevity. The vizio is a good value with some questions about its durability. Try cnet, home thearter magazine and avforum. These sites will give you good insight into both displays and allow you to compare them. Read both the consumer and tech reviews. Good luck.

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How do LED monitors/tvs work?

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Trinfinity

I understand that there millions of little pixels in a high resolution tv/monitor but what causes them to light up/change colors? How do we control the colors and such with digital code?

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LED televisions are simply LCD televisions that use LEDs for backlighting instead of the usual cold cathode fluorescents.

LCD TVs produce a black and colored image by selectively filtering a white light. The light is provided by a series of light emitting diodes (LEDs) at the back of the screen. Millions of individual LCD shutters, arranged in a grid, open and close to allow a metered amount of the white light through. Each shutter is paired with a colored filter to remove all but the red, green or blue (RGB) portion of the light from the original white source. Each shutterâfilter pair forms a single sub-pixel. The sub-pixels are so small that when the display is viewed from even a short distance, the individual colors blend together to produce a single spot of color, a pixel. The shade of color is controlled by changing the relative intensity of the light passing through the sub-pixels.

Why does my new xbox 360 kinect only play in black and white on my sharp aquos LED tv? Im using the RCA cord?

Christophe

in reference to earlier answered questions. There are no other cable bundles. just power, kinect, and the red, white, and yellow rca cable. tv only has one choice for the video cable.

Answer
you might have it hooked up wrong check the cord carefully to see if they aare in the correct spot in so try an hdmi or another xbox video cord.

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How much to Best Buy employees save on TV's?

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Matt

I was looking at a Samsung 55" 3D LED TV and my buddy used to work at Best Buy but doesn't anymore. Wondered how much an employee could get this for, it was $2500.00 on the sales floor.

If I could find somebody that worked there and if their discount were high enough I would give them cash for the TV and extra just for them to get one for me...

Thanks,

M.

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The amount of the discount varies, but the best deals are usually had on "open item" merchandise. Getting an employee to jeapordize their job just so that you might enjoy a discount is probably NOT going to happen, so I'd suggest you apply for a seasonal position at your nearest store. The hours are flexable, and as an occasional/seasonal employee, your discount would begin as soon as you do.

How often does Samsung change the prices of their TV's?

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I was hoping to buy their ES6580 LED TV, but then the price of it went up by $200 over the weekend.

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With the demand of TVs at the time, and they might try to compete with other TVs. The $200 raise might have been for Labor Day, or maybe it was after a sale that you missed.

Look online, you can usually find them for cheaper with decent shipping costs (Amazon, Newegg).

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how can i take led tv to india from usa?

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Q. I bought 55 inches LED TV recently. I would like to take it to India with me(planning to travel to india). Please suggest me the best way to carry it. Is it better to ship or will airlines allow me to carry this tv with me instead of one bag? How much does they charge in airlines and how much does they take if I ship? Answers would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

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A bigger problem is the incompatibility of your set with the TV broadcast system in India. India uses the PAL system. North America uses the ATSC/NTSC system. Your TV won't receive local channels in India.

Also, the voltage mains there are 240v/50 hz. Your TV *might* be optionable for that voltage and line frequency--check your owner's guide. But as equipped for the U.S. market, it's set up for 110v/60 hz.

You might be better off returning your set for a refund if possible, and buying one locally in India. That also saves you the hassle and cost of transport, customs, etc.

Would you consider the Samsung UN55D6900 to be a TV worthy of spending $ on calibration?

ktrio730

I just bought this tv from Best Buy as a floor model and heavily discounted for $670. I got the 55 inch one. I feel great about the purchase, especially at that price, since I looked elsewhere, and even now, these sets are selling for upwards of $1300-1500.

Anyways, my main question is this...

Is this set calibration worthy? I want to get it calibrated but have read that on some basic sets, it's not even worth it since there is very limited options to tweak.
Is this one of those types of sets or is it considered a mid-high end LED tv?

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Check the owner's manual for the procedure to reset the TV to its factory defaults, then do it. You shouldn't need to pay for anything, and the default settings should give you a great picture from any source. If you want, you can tweek any of the optional adjustments a little to see what you get. If you make a mess of it, you can always reset the defaults and start over.

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When I connected my xbox to the new LED tv the picture quality looks so awful! Why?

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martian_13

It looked pretty neat on Sony wega normal tv(not lcd or led) but when I connected it to my new LG 42" led tv, the picture quality looks so bad. Cant read the subtitles below. Aint it supposed to look good on new TVs? Is it because xbox does not have HD output? Will Play Station look better? Should I sell my Xbox?

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If it's an Xbox 360 it should have a HDMI port. Your new TV will too. Usually can buy a decent gold plated HDMI cable for no more than £2/$2 on eBay. If it's an old Xbox and not a 360 then bite the bullet, pull your pants up, have a word with yourself and buy a decent games console!

I think led is best for viewing cinema. Can any of you convince my dad to buy a led TV?

Aniridh Ku

My dad is in his stand point that LED TV is bad to eyes. Friends, please make him understand that led is best.

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I donât think so. The led TV with IPS technology is not effective to eyes. Moreover, it produce fast response, saves energy, can hang on the wall, trendy, slim, light in weight and provides178-degree viewpoint. Even you can touch the screen, which will not create any waves and spots.

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How can I get the best possible picture quality on my LED HDTV?

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Dr.Jackal

I've recently purchased a 50" Sony Bravia 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV and while the picture quality of quite good straight out of the box, I'm sure it could be better. I haven't really altered the settings at all so does anyone know if there are particular settings to get the best possible picture? I do have it hooked up with a HDMI cable.

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You cannot use anybody elses numbers because the adjustments are there to compensate for YOUR source devices, your cable and your particular television.

Go get a Pixar BluRay or DVD. In the disk setup menu you will find test patterns and instructions on setting your basic Brightness, Contrast and Color. This is important because televisions are set to nearly 100% brightness and contrast at the factory to be 'eye-catching' if the unit is used for a floor demo. Properly setting these values - will NOT look as good at first. But fine details will become noticeable, wide areas of solid colors will be more solid and not swirl with other colors, etc.

This is a basic calibration you are doing. You can always order the new Disney WOW disk, the Speiers and Munsel or good old Digital Video Essentials. These disks have more test patterns, are more involved but give you lots of great tutorials.

Start with a Pixar disk. This may be all you need.

Also - go into the TV and turn OFF various optional processing like 'motion flow' and other things. While these things do make motion smoother and make some details pop out - it can create un-natural effects like the 'soap-opera' effect. (Once you see this - you will know what I am talking about.)

Oh - and congratulations on the purchase.

What is the best type of TV you can buy?

rollingskt

I don't care about the price. I mean what is better LCD, Plasma, DLP, LCOS, OLED,SED,FED,CRT, or any other tv type, which has the best picture quality?

Answer
On a scale of 1 to 5, with 1 being worst and 5 being best:

LCD
Brightness: 5
Response Time: 1
Viewing Angle: 2
Contrast/Color: 3
Contrast/Black Levels: 1
Geometry: 5
Longevity: 4
Resolution Flexibility: 2
Slimness (small thickness): 5
Lightness (small weight): 5
Power efficiency: 4
Value (Inches per dollar): 2
Availability: 5

OLED
Brightness: 5
Response Time: 4
Viewing Angle: 4
Contrast/Color: 5
Contrast/Black Levels: 3
Geometry: 5
Longevity: 4
Resolution Flexibility: 2
Slimness (small thickness): 4
Lightness (small weight): 5
Power efficiency: 5
Value (Inches per dollar): 1
Availability: 1

Plasma
Brightness: 3
Response Time: 4
Viewing Angle: 5
Contrast/Color: 5
Contrast/Black Levels: 5
Geometry: 5
Longevity: 3
Resolution Flexibility: 3
Slimness (small thickness): 4
Lightness (small weight): 4
Power efficiency: 1
Value (Inches per dollar): 2
Availability: 4

DLP Rear-Projection
Brightness: 3
Response Time: 5
Viewing Angle: 2
Contrast/Color: 5
Contrast/Black Levels: 3
Geometry: 5
Longevity: 3
Resolution Flexibility: 3
Slimness (small thickness): 2
Lightness (small weight): 3
Power Efficiency: 4
Value (Inches per dollar): 4
Availability: 3

CRT (curved-screen)
Brightness: 4
Response Time: 5
Viewing Angle: 3
Contrast/Color: 5
Contrast/Black Levels: 4
Geometry: 2
Longevity: 5
Resolution Flexibility: 5
Slimness (small thickness): 1
Lightness (small weight): 2
Power efficiency: 3
Value (Inches per dollar): 5
Availability: 2

CRT (flat-screen)
Brightness: 4
Response Time: 5
Viewing Angle: 5
Contrast/Color: 5
Contrast/Black Levels: 4
Geometry: 5
Longevity: 5
Resolution Flexibility: 5
Slimness (small thickness): 1
Lightness (small weight): 1
Power efficiency: 3
Value (Inches per dollar): 4
Availability: 2

As far as pure picture quality, your best option of what's on the market now would actually be CRT. Unfortunately you can only find new ones in standard-definition these days, and even those are becoming harder to find. CRT's are also the most affordable.
Good plasmas come close to CRT quality. DLP and OLED are pretty good too. LCD offers good brightness, but suffers in its black levels and contrast, as well as response time.

I would like to see some progress on FED and SED televisions be made. I truly believe that if the electronics makers invest as much into developing these technologies as they did into LCD's (and the subsequent brainwashing of the consumer market into thinking that LCD's are so great) then we'd have a near-perfect TV on our hands: they can offer the picture quality better than a CRT in a plasma-like profile while using half the power of an LCD.

My personal choice (of the technology that's already out there on the consumer market and readily available):
CRT > Plasma > DLP > LCoS > LCD.
And I'd put LED on par with the DLP and FED and SED on par with the CRT.

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What are the best TV's for gaming?

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Gamer

I was luckily able to pre-order a Playstation 4 today & doing so, I will need to get a better TV so I could play it on. What are the best TV's for gaming & what are the best TV brands? What should I be looking for?

Thanks!!

Answer
the best tv's available are the panasonic plasma they win more awards than any other brand of tv and they are brilliant for gaming

they do NOT sure from motion blur or input lag compared to some led/lcd tv due to the very fast response time

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Is it worth ÂÂ$100 extra for cinema 3d?

Thomas

I was thinking of getting the 42lm3400 lg led passive (I think) 3d tv to use for my PS3 (Black Ops 2, Assassin's Creed 3 and MW3), cable tv through coax cable, movies and bluray through PS3, and occasional connecting my laptop. I am on a about $500 budget and I can get this for $548 plus eco fee and tax here in Canada.
(Side note: I heard this tv is mostly sold to non 1st world countries but it is also sold in the US, so is this true?)
Regular 42'' tvs from LG and other name brands start at $449.
So what do you think I should do?
Sigh, or do you thing I should wait for more 2013 models to come out?

Answer
Hi Thomas.

My dad has this TV. He has a TONNE of 3D content and we watch 3D all the time on it.

Having said that, if you don't have ANY 3D content or are not intending to watch any 3D content (like 99% of other ppl, including myself do, things like PS3 non 3D, cable tv, hooking my macbook to tv, Wii), then I would suggest to wait for more 2013 models to come out.

They have better features like better built in apps, more slots, wifi capable, etc.

Hope you don't mind waiting. Hope my answer helped.

Thanks!

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Is there a difference between an expensive HMDI cable or a cheap one?

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JohnD

Ok what brand should I buy and is there really a difference between an expensive one and a cheap one...im planning on buying and LED TV 1080p either 60hz or 120hz or higher...what cable should I buy with each option (160hz or 60hz)

Answer
the gadget show did this test a while back and found that there is no visible difference between a £100 cable and a £20 cable. as long as you buy a branded cable which is relatively cheap you will find your picture quality will be as it was intended :D dont buy a 99p one of ebay. also be careful to treat the cable with care (do not crease the cable).

When I connected my xbox to the new LED tv the picture quality looks so awful! Why?

martian_13

It looked pretty neat on Sony wega normal tv(not lcd or led) but when I connected it to my new LG 42" led tv, the picture quality looks so bad. Cant read the subtitles below. Aint it supposed to look good on new TVs? Is it because xbox does not have HD output? Will Play Station look better? Should I sell my Xbox?

Answer
If it's an Xbox 360 it should have a HDMI port. Your new TV will too. Usually can buy a decent gold plated HDMI cable for no more than £2/$2 on eBay. If it's an old Xbox and not a 360 then bite the bullet, pull your pants up, have a word with yourself and buy a decent games console!

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