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Saturday, June 14, 2014

What is the difference between the LG LM9600 and LM8600?

John

3D TV or Smart TV

Answer
Both are high-end TVs of LG's 2012 3d tv line-up. Definitely both have smart tv as almost all high end TVs released nowadays are equipped with built-in smart tv system. Both have of course LG's 3D passive technology, comes with the 2012 motion magic remote, wi-fi capable, and powered with dual-core processor, thin bezels

The differences of the two are the LM8600 is available in 42, 47, and 55-inch only while the LM9600 has the massive 84-inch NANO Full LED display. The LM9600 also has a 240hz rating while the LM9600 has a 480hz rating.

A question about TV refresh rate and color ratios?

Joe

I have alot of ground to cover so I'll be brief. I want a new TV. I am currently using a 32 inch LCD 720p 60hz TV. When I hook up my PC to it, there is a very noticeable difference in the colors seen in games. My monitor just looks much better. This would be due to the TV being 720p, correct? (Even using VGA my monitor looks much better)

Second, what is contrast ratio exactly? I see some TVs have "dynamic" ratios of 1:20,000 while others have 1:3,000,000 (that's MILLION). Are these just mislabeled as dynamic when they should be labeled static?

Lastly, I want to purchase:

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Insignia%26%23153%3B+-+46%22+Class+/+1080p+/+120Hz+/+LED-LCD+HDTV/9687054.p?id=1218150606365&skuId=9687054&st=Insignia%E2%84%A2%20-%2046%22%20Class%20/%201080p%20/%20120Hz%20/%20LED-LCD%20HDTV&cp=1&lp=1

(sorry about the huge link)

Upon reading reviews, many customers say the TV experiences lag while gaming. The TV will be specifically used with an Xbox and Computer gaming. It's said if you turn off "DCM" it will fix the issue. But turning off DCM gets rid of the 120hz refresh rate (to 60hz Id imagine) which defeats the purpose of paying for a 120hz tv. Is there any other way to fix this issue?

Any other input about what TV to buy would be much appreciated. My limit was really about 500, I want nothing under 32 inches. Quality is my main desire. I only was leaning towards the above TV because of the huge discount, and it's LED.

Answer
Hi A. You have asked some really technical questions here that would take a lot of explaining in writing. I'll give you the brief version but you can check out the references below for more reading.

1. In general, computer monitors are designed to work at higher speeds and higher resolutions than HDTV because they are smaller in size and don't need a tuning receiver to process TV signals.

2. For gaming, the key features you want to focus on are:
(a) fast switching technology LCD is better than plasma
(b) faster refresh rates (higher is better)
(c) 10-bit or greater color depth
(d) Higher pixel resolutions (don't confuse this with 720p and 1080p which are TV progressive scan resolutions)
(e) Dynamic contrast ratios are not as important for gaming but need to be considered as lower priority

3. Check out the specs on you computer monitor and see how they compare to the HDTV you are reviewing.

4. Be aware that some games are not produced for optimum viewing experience on a HDTV so have a look at the packing and see if you can find any information about what quality production was used (usually you will find minimum system requirements on the casing).

Hope this helps.

Friday, June 13, 2014

which is better a sony LCD tv or changhong LED tv?

erehwon ja

Answer
LED TV ( LCD-LED BACK LIGHT ) is refine and improvement from LCD- traditional CCFL back light.
LED TV much more contrast ratios / deep blacks / and a high brightness - in general - better pictures quality.
however , not all LED TV are " better ", some low prices " off brand ', LED unable to reached real LED TV performance .
Sony one of the great TV maker, world 3 largest after Samsung / LG . Sony TV maintain high quality standard and reliability .
Changhong second largest TV manufacturer in China , in terms of technology and productions-skills , still a ' gap ' between Japan and Korea. except prices always much lower.
sony LCD tv or changhong LED TV >?
Toyata vs China Chery
i should said Sony LCD TV.

Is it good to shop for LED TVs during Diwali?

harishsati

Why i am asking this that my friend told since there is a drop in prices, there will be massive demand which results in massive production which again results in drop in production quality.Is this true?

Answer
LED TV as this moment only by World Class TV manufactures. all are Quality products. Samsung. Sharp. Panasonic.LG manufactures own LED Display panel .Sony LED TV display Panel is by Sharp Japan.
Prices for LED TV is very high, because of LED Display Panel costs high . reason. 1 ) total productions quantity is not so great .less that 40,000 pcs monthly by each LED Display manufactures ( Samsung/LG/Sharp/Panasonic )
2 ) there only select Grade 1 AA type for there own TV use. there don't want to sales LED panel to other TV manufactures till end of this year.so, those grade 2 A- or B type LED panel just need to destroy it , it make total costs become high ! * usually is 20 % of total productions ).
3 ) By Sep Toshiba LED panel will out ! Those second line Display panel maker from Taiwan.ie AU-Optron. Chi-Mei will also join LED market.usually Taiwan made LCD panel quality is still low compare to Japan / Korea, but prices very LOW. LED panel should be Lower prices and Quality too !
4 ) by end 2008, Early next year, all other small TV manufactures will get supply of LED display panel.there buy from Taiwan or from Samsung/LG/Sharp, but select grade A- or B type products.Prices become 20 % lower, of course Quality drop !
by early 2010 LED TV from Worldwide brand prices will drop from 10-20 % , but remain same Quality ! only other OEM brand / in house brand LED TV will not in quality, because of total technology and use low prices parts.( like LCD TV ).

would it be bad for my xbox 360 console or anything if i moved it from a little stupid 18 inch to a 72 hd tv?

cool

would it be bad for my xbox 360 console or anything if i moved it from a little stupid 18 inch old skool tv to a new 6000 dollar 72 inch led tv? i mean if the 360 slim is hooked up to a stupid little tv for like a year but the 360 slim gets a new led tv, will the slim's performance be just as as good as with the old skool tv? or will the performance and graphics greatly improve with a new led tv? plz help!

Answer
no it wouldnt harm it in anyway, but it would give you a better HD quality

Which TV should I buy LCD/LED or PLASMA?

Sachin.Men

Recently I went to buy 42 inch TV, but didn't bought as I am confused which one to buy, though the clarity and sharpness of the picture was more in LED TV, but the salesperson told me that if you look at it for more than 2-3 hours your eyes will be exhausted and they feel tired, where as in plasma screen it uses gas and it won't feel tired to your eyes if you watch for many hours but the picture quality was not as good as LED, and the LCD was somewhere in between in picture quality,
So which tv you suggest me to buy, I want to buy it for my parents who are aged and mostly stay at home and for them tv is only time pass, so I don't want there eyes feel tired even if they watch tv for whole day and the picture quality has to be the best and the tv set has to be equipped with the latest technology. and please suggest me company or model if you can? [the one I saw was from Panasonic]
Thanks for your Help.

Answer
Plasma all the way-Only thing Plasma Starts at 42" and goes up
-better and deeper blacks
-wider off angle viewing
-awesome for fast motion-600Hz refresh rate while the top LCDs/LEDs are only 240Hz-Best for gaming and sports watching
with a LCD you will have to drop it to 60Hz for gaming to help eliminate the lag
-No burn in-on new plasmas-was a problem 5 years ago
-they do use more power than the LCDs-But really if you cant afford the possible 3-5 bucks a month in and increase in your power bill-You do not need to be buying a big tv to begin with.
-The short life people are talking about equals about 10-15 years of watching. really who wont buy a new tv in 10 freaking years???
-I have my 65" Hung about 4' from a 72" window and even with the blinds open i have no trouble seeing it or get any annoying reflections. But The ceiling light that is behind the couch will reflect off it at night.

Right now the top Plasmas are made by Panasonic(according to Cnet, consumer reports and a few home video mags). Right now 50" 1080p ( i own this one and the 65" version) at best buy USA around 899 for the 50" 720p is 599

LED tvs are just a LCD with a LED back light instead of Florissant tubes!!!!!!!!!!
LED tvs ARE JUST LCD with different backlighting they still suffer all the drawbacks of LCD but are just brighter

1080p 60hz LED vs 720p 600hz Plasma?

i got a samsung 720p HDTV plasma with a refresh rate of 600hz, and i say its awesome for gaming, but my mom is saying to switch it for a vizio HDTV LED 1080p tv, with only 120hz. now i am getting paranoid that my tv isnt good enough, should i stay with my tv or get the 1080p one. i primarily will use it for gaming and blu ray, and with have comcast and i heard there tv service only goes to 720p, and i cant find any tvs with 1080p and 600hz around 39-45in, only ones 50in and above, so what should i do?

Answer
Vizio is a sub-standard brand compared to Samsung or Panasonic.

And 600 hz refresh is much, much smoother for fast moving objects so Plasma is the superior technology for video games.

You also do NOT want the TV to have to up-convert each frame of video from 720-1080. (Read the back of your game box's to see what resolution the graphics are: Most are only 720). This can take a sizable second or two of time and produces "gamer lag". You hit a control, then wait for a second before the image on the TV responds.

And gamer lag is more common on cheaper brands even if you did get a 720 because they save money by using older, slower electronics. (Like Vizio).

She's your Mom and deserves your respect.

But "Bob's your Uncle" and he has a BSEE and 30+ years experience with video games, televisions and home theater. He says you should stick with your Plasma - especially since you have it and know it performs well.

720p LG vs 1080p Insignia?

evaunit13

Yesterday I bought a 24" LG that runs at 720p, but today, an Insignia of the same size which runs at 1080p went on sale for the same price. I assume that I can return the LG and exchange for the Insignia for no extra cost, but what is keeping me for immediately doing so is the apparent difference in quality between the two brands. I've come to assume that LG is a reasonably well-respected brand, and that Insignia is a relatively cheap, generic brand which may be made with the same class of parts as LG's, but I'm not sure if that jump in picture quality is worth a presumed fall in build quality. I understand that the difference in picture quality may approach near-negligible levels when comparing smaller panels, so there is also that to keep in mind. Help?

Answer
Stick with LG.
- It would matter if it was a big screen size and if you sit far away.

Brands that I like the most and probably best from least: Samsung, Panasonic, LG, Sony, Toshiba, Phillips.

Plasma >=< LED > LCD (LED is like the same/upgrade as LCD, so you should never go with LCD).
- Picture quality = Plasmas are better for picture quality (dark rooms and better dark pictures/video) and viewing experience with little to none motion blur (plasma for big tv's). (LED are better for tv's around 32 inches or smaller/small tv's for bright rooms and for bright pictures/videos).
- Sound quality = Plasmas are better, but LED is ok too,
- Appearance = I like plasma glass, but LED is nice too.
- Energy consumption = LED's are better (LED's are extremely economical).
- Reliable = LED's are only easier to take care of so I guess they are better.
- Price = Both are about the same price and it's up to you to decide if you want a plasma or LED.

Is 1080 good? Yes.
- 1080 resolution is better than 720 resolution.
- Bigger tv's are better with 1080 than 720 and farther you sit away from tv's means it's better to go with 1080 than 720 (If the tv is around 32 inches I would go with 720, any bigger I would just want a 1080 especially for tv's that are over 42 inches).
- Progressive scan is better than interlaced scan.
- Example: 1080p > 1080i
- Example: 720p > 720i
- Example: 1080i > 720p (because more resolution is better for slower passed videos).
- Example: 720p > 1080i (because fast pass videos you be better off with progressive scan).

Is 60hz good? = No.
- You want at least 120hz for your tv to play your videos.

Hz is the refresh rate. (Some tv's have a choice what hz you can set it at).
- It's an HD TV-set running at 60Hz - meaning it refreshes the entire screen 60 times a second.
- It's an HD TV-set running at 120Hz - meaning it refreshes the entire screen 120 times a second.

FPS = frames per second.
- NTSC countries use 60hz = 30 fps.
- PAL countries use 50hz = 24/25 fps.
(For not equal conversions there is more math to it, and there is 3:2 or 2:3 pulldowns that I will not explain).

For NTSC countries:
- To display 30 frames per second on a TV with a 60 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 2 times every 30th of a second.
- To display 30 frames per second on a TV with a 120 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 4 times every 30th of a second.

For PAL countries (you don't want a tv with 60hz because that includes more math and bad effects).
- To display 25 frames per second on a TV with a 50 hz refresh rate (PAL Countries), each frame is repeated 2 times every 25th of a second.
- To display 24 frames per second on a TV with a 72hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 3 times every 24th of a second.
- To display 25 frames per second on a TV with a 100 hz refresh rate (PAL Countries), each frame is repeated 4 times every 25th of a second.
- To display 24 frames per second on a TV with a 120hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 5 times every 24th of a second.
.ect

(If your playing a video with a different fps, then there is different math, I used progressive scan math btw).

The hobbit (1 out of 3): An unexpecting Journey: (Prequel to lord of the rings): is one of the first movies to change from 24 fps to 48 fps (or 30 fps to 60 fps). We may see more movies do this.

I am still new to 3d tv's, ill have to get into them as well.

Whats the best kind of tv to buy? LCD, LED, or Plasma? Im deciding between an LCD or a LED?

Habibba Di

Answer
LCD means that the screen image is provided through back lighting. In simple terms, there are two basic types of backlighting offered by the industry: Standard (original) which is provided through fluorescent lighting and LED. Fluorescent lighting is the cheaper of the two and doesn't last nearly as long as LED - which will last at least 5 times longer. There are two types of LED backlighting available: Edge, the most common, which uses mirrors to evenly distribute the lighting and Full Array which is just like it says. Full array is much better because along with a better HD picture it allows optimal local dimming for better control of blacks and whites. As you already know, LED is more expensive and full array LED adds even more to the cost. Plasma TVs generally produce an excellent HD picture and motion control in the range of 600 Hz which is very good and until recently blew LCD away. Unfortunately plasma TVs are fragile with a picture that can get distorted with anything less than optimal care, are heavier than LCD TVs, and generally do better in a darkened room (older models required it). I considered both types of TVs when I began looking in late 2010. I wound up buying a 52" Sony full array LED which, without considering the very high price I paid, blows the competition away. For my second HD TV, for another room, I bought a 32" Vizio edge lit LED. It produces a very good picture at a fraction of the cost of my Sony.

What kind of tv has the best, sharpest picture/display? plasma, lcd, led or any others?

Tyler

Answer
Plasma has the best overall image in today's market place. It will give you best colors, blacks, and contrast. It plays back fast motion flawlessly thanks to its near instantaneous response time (0.001ms). And go with Panasonic for the premiere options in Plasma.

LCD
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liquid_crystal_display_television )

LCDs inherently suffer problems with motion playback. They suffer from motion blur (ghost trails). This is compensated for with the 120Hz/240Hz refresh rates. This feature helps out a lot, but is not 100%. And you are expected to pay a price premium for this add-on.

CCFL LCDs have muted colors, grey blacks, and so-so contrast. This is compensated for with the modern LED LCD. The LED backlight provides a massive jump in quality in regard to those 3 things. It brings it to a near Plasma/CRT/DLP level.

But in smaller sets, LCDs are the go to choice. So for the time being they will certainly still fill an important need there. And there also offer a certain sense of familiarity for many, as LCD computer monitors have been the norm for so long now.

Plasma
( http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasma_display )

Plasmas are inherently near instantaneous in their refresh rate. They are flawless in motion playback. While you might see some tagged with 480Hz or 600Hz sub-field motion drives, this is not a refresh rate. Its more so marketing to trick consumers (because of LCD's refresh rates). But in reality the technology just works quite differently (its more like your old CRT/tube set).

Plasmas inherently deliver vivid color, true blacks, and deep contrast. They do this right out of the box. They are a better overall image. And so you get a better image and perfect motion playback without having to pay anything extra.

Plasmas were not always this good a choice though, they have improved greatly over the years. But because of those past problems they do currently suffer from many myths and misconceptions. The main ones being that they suffer from burn-in, they are more expensive, they have shorter life spans, and they are energy hogs.

Modern Plasmas do not suffer from burn-in. After they are conditioned, you would have to actually work hard to accomplish a burn-in. To condition a new set all you need to do is keep the brightness and contrast turned way down for the first 100-200 hours of use. After that optimize and enjoy.

Plasmas are not more expensive than LCD rivals anymore. Any especially with LCDs needing high end features like 120Hz and LED backlights to compete. Those features often make LCD far more expensive to buy.

Plasmas do not have shorter life spans. The reputable brands will deliver models that are rated to 60,000 - 100,000 hours. That basically means that in 10 years time, at 8 hours a day, 365 days a year, you would only really see at most about a 10% loss in brightness. So the set is likely well useable for beyond 10 years.

Current Plasma models are now energy star certified. This means no more being power hogs against LCDs. They can match LCDs in this regard. But every model is different. There are some LCDs that still perform better, and there are some LCDs that perform much worse. It changes ever year as new models come out.

Thursday, June 12, 2014

Which is better plasma or led tv?

Sam

im thinking of buying a new tv and im going to play alot on my xbox 360. So which is better for it?

Answer
LED is just a form of LCD. While the LED backlight improves the color, contrast, and blacks of a LCD set, it does not fix the inherent refresh flaws of the technology. So you can still suffer from motion blur (ghost trails). However, I think all LED sets are at least 120Hz refresh if not 240Hz. It is as good as LCD can offer you to cope with the issue.

LCD is a matte finish, so can be better for rooms with too much ambient light. LCDs on the whole tend to use less power than Plasma (and CRT). However, not all models are made equal. Also there are now Plasmas that can compete on that front as well.

LCDs are the better choice however in smaller sets. That's why you'll not see the major plasma manufacturers making sets in under 40". You just don't get the advantages of Plasma in smaller sets as much (and definitely not in a bang-for-buck scenario). So size does matter in your decision making process.

Plasma's suffer from a number of myths. Modern plasmas do not suffer burn-in, not half decent brands at least. They have come a long way since their early days. To play it safe you can condition the TV. For the first 100-200 hours, keep the contrast and brightness cranked down. Then optimize and enjoy.

Plasmas do not have shorter life spans. There are Plasmas rated to 100,000 hours that cost way less than LCDs. At 8 hours a day, 365 days a year, that's 30+ years of life. Every model, LCD or Plasma is different. Neither technology is inferior on this front.

Plasmas do not have problems with high altitudes anymore. Again, early models had this flaw, but modern ones do not. You can own a plasma safely in mile high Denver, so unless you're in the Himalayas, you should be fine.

For plasma, go with Panasonic. They are the best, affordable, option out there for you. Pioneer Kuro Elite is technically better, but the price tag is steep. Samsung and LG make reasonably well reviewed sets as well if you just don't dig Panasonic.

If you need an LCD, because of size or preference, Samsung is the world leader. Sony and Sharp also make really strong sets too. In the 26" - 37" range, Panasonic is actually a top tier choice as well. While known for their plasmas, they actually make extremely top notch LCDs in that size. LG does make some good LCDs as well, but do your homework on the models.

Plasma has a near instantaneous refresh rate (like CRT) and suffers no motion blur problems. Plasma has superior colors, blacks, and contrast, even to LED LCDs.

Nice HDTV for under $200?

FadedFutur

I'm searching for a Tv about 19in-22in that is HD and is under $200. Any suggestions?

Answer
I suggest you to buy Philips 22PFL4505D/F7 22-Inch 720p LED LCD HDTV, Black. It costs you $179 )as of today).
http://amzn.to/Philips-22PFL4505D

This is the best selling TV in Amazon as of today (23-6-2011)

What kind of TV to get?

kewina

Looking for a new TV. Want to spend around $800. I want a LED with 1080p and at least 120hz. I pretty much use my TV to watch watch sports and play my PS3.
I have been looking around and it seems that most LED TVs either have that SMART TV thing or 3D capability. Are these things worth having for the things I like to do? I really dont want to pay for these extra stuff if im not going to use it.
Any suggestions?

Answer
Smart TVs mainly add apps that give you things like Netflix, Youtube, etc. You can probably get those already on your PS3. And 3D is only good if you like watching 3D movies. So you probably won't use either one!

Why does Netflix look better than my hd cable channels?

Patrick

I have an 80 in led tv and I have an hdmi cord with a hd cable box. I have the channel on a hd one and the picture is good but when I put netflix on (smart tv), the graphics are so crazy good like out of this world. Why aren't the cable channels like that?

Answer
Most cable companies overcompress their video signals so they can carry more channels in the same amount of bandwidth. Since NetFlix is only streaming a single image at a time, they don't have to do nearly as much compression.

which one is better.samsung LED TV or sony LCD?

ali Kassa

I want to buy a new tv and want to compare samsung LED VS sony LCD

Answer
LED TV is always better / much better than LCD TV. and LED TV prices is 2 to 3 X higher than LCD TV. cant compare between LED TV and LCD TV.
Samsung LED is GREAT. Samsung leading in LED TV. world No 1 total quantity sold , 92 % LED TV on the market is by Samsung.
if you afford to paid for Samsung LED TV. go for it. is GREAT.
If you Budget is low ! Sony and Samsung LCD TV both equally good quality / reliable.but both make Standard entry lever / mid-end / hi end LCD model. please compare to the same range of model. prices is main issue !

What kind of HDTV is better: Plasma, LCD , LED, etc.?

FSPT_Tech

I want to buy an 40" - 46" HDTV (1080p) for my home to replace my 10 year old 40 " CRT TV. I've seen different types out there: Plasma, LED. LCD. What's the difference and which is considered best (quality-wise). Any references to links that explain the different types of TVs on the market now. I'm just now able to afford getting into 21st century technology and would like some help.

Answer
Confused about what type of TV to buy? LED LCD Plasma.. How to choose?

After all, there are so many acronyms and buzzwords to wrap your head around, such as 1080p, 120/240Hz, 24p, HDMI and LED backlighting. Huh?

Along with deciding how big a screen you want (which is usually tied to the size of your budget and the dimensions of your room), the next choice should be between LCD.LCD (LED Backlit) or Plasma â and all have their merits. Here, we'll describe each of these formats, and also point out their shortcomings.

LCD

What is it?
lcd tv 120mhzSimilar to your laptop computer's monitor, flat-panel LCD televisions use a liquid crystal display to produce a sharp and bright picture; these crystals are sandwiched between two panes of polarized glass, which are stimulated by an electric current and illuminated by fluorescent tubes housed behind the glass. Some newer LCD TVs, however, use LED-backlighting instead. LEDs, or light-emitting diodes, translate to a better-looking picture (see photo).

Pros
There are a number of advantages to buying a LCD televisions. For one, with more than three-quarters of all televisions embracing this technology, there is a lot of choice when it comes to manufacturers, models and sizes (13- to 103-inches, in fact). Competition, of course, breeds more aggressive pricing, too, which is good news for the consumer.

Flat-panel LCD televisions are also very thin, light and energy efficient, and are ideal for rooms with plenty of ambient light, which, for example, comes through large windows as they tend to absorb rather than reflect light (reflected light can obscure your view of the screen).

Cons
Until recently, LCD TVs didn't handle fast motion images as well as plasma TVs, resulting in a somewhat blurred image. Newer LCD TVs, though, have added technologies such as 120Hz frame doubling (or 240Hz frame quadrupling) to smooth out motion. It's still not as good as plasma, but much better than before. Also, LCD TVs used to have problems showing dark blacks (because a light was still on behind the pixel showing black, resulting in a more greyish hue). Many LCD televisions today use local-dimming with LED-backlighting (see next section) for improved contrast ratios (whiter whites and blacker blacks) - but, keep in mind, this is not an issue associated with plasma TVs.

http://www.price-rank.com/search/lcd%20tv

LCD (LED Backlit)

What is it? Not a Different Type of TV

led lcd tv backlighting backlitItâs tempting to think LEDs belong in a completely separate category beside LCD and plasma TVs, but in reality, an LED television is just a type of LCD TV. The proper term would really be "LED-backlit LCD TV," but that always seems to get truncated to "LED TV" in everyday conversation, perpetuating the confusion.

To understand how LEDs function in an LCD TV, think of an actual liquid-crystal panel as the plastic pegs in a Lite Brite. They hold a translucent image, but without a powerful backlight to punch through and light it up like a signboard, youâre not going to see much. On your old Lite Bright, an inefficient incandescent light did the job, but pretty unevenly. On a typical LCD TV, fluorescent lights provide the backlighting through a special plastic sheet called a light guide that distributes light from a fluorescent tube evenly over the surface of the TV. On an LED-backlit TV, fluorescent tubes are replaced with light-emitting diodes â LEDs â the same technology that probably lights up your digital watch, the buttons on your monitor, and the indicators on your stereo. They can be either situated along the edges of the TV like a fluorescent tube, or arranged directly behind the screen in a grid. But what difference does it make, and why would anyone spend so much money on it?

The Benefit of LEDs

The most obvious reason LEDs have fallen into favor in LCD TVs: theyâre simply more efficient. Although fluorescent lights do a decent job converting electricity to light in the big scale of things, LEDs perform even better. Typically, manufacturers claim an efficiency improvement of up to 30 percent over fluorescent-based sets, which can add up significantly over the lifetime of a TV, especially on larger screens that use more juice to begin with.

LEDs are also much smaller than tubes, even after accounting for the number of them needed to light an entire TV. That means LED-backlit televisions can be manufactured significantly thinner than their tube cousins. For instance, most of the ultra-thin televisions that measured under an inch thick at CES used LED backlights, because they add very little depth to the profile. Though commercial variants arenât quite as dramatically thin as these prototypes, theyâre significantly skinnier than their fluorescent-backlit counterparts, making them some of the most chic and living-room-friendly HDTVs out there.

For home theater enthusiasts, LEDs only matter for one reason: image quality. Because fluorescent tubes mu

how to get LED tv thg airways?

Answer
You may be better off shipping it instead of having the airlines transport it for you.

can we take led tv to india?

Answer
The cost of transport will outway the value'

Looking for TV with low input lag and ghosting?

We are Ano

I am looking for a 32" for my bedroom. I will mostly use it for gaming and movies. I mostly play wii, and you notice very easily if there is any form of lagg with the tv when you use it :/

Answer
The 32in size will limit some options i suggest a good LED as Plasma is best for gaming response but dont make plasmas under 42in.The samsung and Sharp even sony LEDs are great with low response time for gaming but sony is more money and I personaly dont feel worth it.The new 2012 samsung LEDs have one of the lowest lag and fastest refresh panels out.

Google best 32in gaming TV and look at the pros and cons as they will probably give you many choices.
Good Luck!

Why does my tv lag with PS3?

Q. I have just bought a brand new 55" Samsung LED 8000 series TV. I hooked up my PS3 to it via HDMI cable. When playing my games, the time difference between the time I move the analog stick to the time it shows the motion on the TV is quite long, making it hard to play. I have a tried a top of the line $150.00 HDMI cable with no difference. I tried different settings with motion blur etc. But what I think it might be is that when playing from that source it only runs a refresh rate a 60Hz, when the TV actually is capable of putting out 240Hz refresh rate. Any ideas on what to do, to help reduce lag, or eliminate it. Could there be a way or setting to change the refresh rate?
Anything to help!

Answer
You might want to read this forum posting here ...

http://www.avforums.com/forums/lcd-led-lcd-tvs/1004698-reducing-input-lag-new-samsung-led-well-series-5-6-7-8-a.html

addendum...
also found this...

http://www.highdefforum.com/3dtv-hardware-discussion/125450-samsung-un55c9000-game-input-lag.html

Wednesday, June 11, 2014

1080p tv under 30 inches with minimal input lag?

ultima_bah

I'm looking for a 1080p TV 24-30 inches with minimal input lag. Any recommendations?

I was looking at this: http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-E241-A1-24-inch-1080p-Razor/dp/B009IBXEE6

A headphone is a must btw.

thanks
"First off, you can not see the difference between 720P and 1080P in screen smaller than a 46"
Sorry but that is a myth created by salesmen to push 720p TVs. You'd have to be sitting really far away or be legally blind to not tell a difference, especially at 46". Even tablets and phones are getting 1080p screens now (though I agree it is borderline excessive on a phone).

Answer
First off, you can not see the difference between 720P and 1080P in screen smaller than a 46". The only source for 1080P are the blu ray disc movies and some video games. The refresh rate of the tv should be at less the 120HZ to reduce the blur motion of any LCD or LED tv. Lag between video and audio is due to the slow response time of the tv. This is mainly common on any bargain price tv. Look for a faster response time. Panasonic and Samsung are the top brand for quality and reliability. Keep in mind, you get what you pay for.

What is a good, cheap tv for gaming?

I want a tv under 500 bucks. Also, do you think a 32 inch is a good size to game on?

Answer
Cheap and good for gaming.
= LED (or plasma since it will not get motion blur) panasonic or samsung tv with at least 720p resolution and with at least 120 hz refresh rate.

Brands that I like the most and probably best from least: Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sony, Toshiba, Phillips.

Plasma >=< LED > LCD (LED is like the same/upgrade as LCD, so you should never go with LCD).
- Picture quality = Plasmas are better for picture quality (dark rooms and better dark pictures/video) and viewing experience with little to none motion blur (plasma for big tv's). (LED are better for tv's around 32 inches or smaller/small tv's for bright rooms and for bright pictures/videos).
- Sound quality = Plasmas are better, but LED is ok too,
- Appearance = I like plasma glass, but LED is nice too.
- Energy consumption = LED's are better (LED's are extremely economical and good for gamers).
- Reliable = LED's are only easier to take care of and last longer, so I guess they are better. (I recommend LED tv's for gaming).
- Price = Both are about the same price and it's up to you to decide if you want a plasma or LED.

Is 1080 good? Yes.
- 1080 resolution is better than 720 resolution.
- Bigger tv's are better with 1080 than 720 (If the tv is around 32 inches I would go with 720, any bigger I would just want a 1080 especially for tv's that are over 42 inches).
- Farther you sit away from tv's means it's better to go with 1080 than 720 (If you sit more than 10 feet away from your tv, then I definitely would go with 1080).
- Progressive scan is better than interlaced scan.
- Example: 1080p > 1080i
- Example: 720p > 720i
- Example: 1080i > 720p (because more resolution is better for slower passed videos).
- Example: 720p > 1080i (because fast pass videos you be better off with progressive scan).

Is 60hz good? = No.
- You want at least 120hz for your tv to play your videos.

Hz is the refresh rate. (Some tv's have a choice what hz you can set it at).
- It's an HD TV-set running at 60Hz - meaning it refreshes the entire screen 60 times a second.
- It's an HD TV-set running at 120Hz - meaning it refreshes the entire screen 120 times a second.

FPS = frames per second.
- NTSC countries use 60hz = 30 fps.
- PAL countries use 50hz = 24/25 fps.
(For not equal conversions there is more math to it, and there is 3:2 or 2:3 pulldowns that I will not explain).

For NTSC countries:
- To display 30 frames per second on a TV with a 60 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 2 times every 30th of a second.
- To display 30 frames per second on a TV with a 120 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 4 times every 30th of a second.

For PAL countries (you don't want a tv with 60hz because that includes more math and bad effects).
- To display 25 frames per second on a TV with a 50 hz refresh rate (PAL Countries), each frame is repeated 2 times every 25th of a second.
- To display 24 frames per second on a TV with a 72hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 3 times every 24th of a second.
- To display 25 frames per second on a TV with a 100 hz refresh rate (PAL Countries), each frame is repeated 4 times every 25th of a second.
- To display 24 frames per second on a TV with a 120hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 5 times every 24th of a second.
.ect

(If your playing a video with a different fps, then there is different math, I used progressive scan math btw).

The hobbit (1 out of 3): An unexpecting Journey: (Prequel to lord of the rings): is one of the first movies to change from 24 fps to 48 fps (or 30 fps to 60 fps). We may see more movies do this.

I am still new to 3d tv's, ill have to get into them as well and I am not really a fan of 3d tv's anyways.
- All I can say is it's good for very slow pass scenes and/or animated movies.

I am not a fan of projectors either.

Does anyone have a Westinghouse 55 inch led tv?

Nick

Hi, I just bought the tv for like $520 like 2 days ago. So far so good, but have read a lot of reviews for Westinghouse TVA and people say it dies fast. But these reviews are for different models. It's hard to find reviews for this model. I've even searched YouTube and it seems like no one as this 55 inch model. So if anyone has a 55 inch led tv by Westinghouse let me know how its doing. Thanks.

Answer
Your going to get a wide variety of answers when it comes to the quality of off-brands like Westinghouse.

For starters, I have a 42" Westinghouse that has been performing solidly for nearly a decade now (its LCD not LED)...so I'm not a Westinghouse hater. That being said though, you have to understand that Westinghouse is a bargain priced, lower quality TV then big-box brands like Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Sony, etc.

It doesn;t mean that it will break in 1, 2, 5, or even 10 years. It just means that the chances of it breaking are quite a bit higher than on another higher quality brand. And in exchange for that risk...you pay a lower price. Plain and simple.

If your not willing to accept that risk...then you should return it.

What is the difference between an LED and LCD on a 55 inch tv?

Cornwallac

Answer
1 ) Total pictures Quality. Technically much better in colour reproduction, better dark and black color.minimum the " motion blur " LED TV ( LCD display use LED as back light ) is RE-FINE and improvements to LCD TV.
however , some people will not get the " difference " between 55 inc LCD / LED TV .DUE TO.>
Human EYE are not the same , mose of the people accept standard 60 HZ entry lever LCD TV, there happy for that .some people are " sensitives " to image quality from the TV.
Beware also maker/brand quality.
since some buyer / local house brand joint LED TV market 4 months ago. not all LED TV are quality .
if you compare a " house brand " 55 inc LED TV ( or any screen size ) to Samsung / Sharp / Sony Hi End LCD TV, i believe , " LCD TV " is better .
non of any LCD TV able to reach Samsung ( world no 1 in LED TV ) / Sony / Sharp LED TV PICTURES QUALITY.
2 ) Prices.
LED TV cost much more.usually 1 to 2 X compare to same screen size . except those " house brand " cost just a litter more or no difference compare to hi end LCD TV.
3 ) LED TV use 40 % less consumption ( W ).
50 - 55 inc LED TV around 150-180 W. LCD TV around 260 - 320 W .
OPTION.
55 inc big screen , Plasma is much better in total pictures quality and Prices. value for money .
total new Plasma technologies , life time as good as LCD/LED, is 60,000 hours. ( Panasonic Z series even much better .up to 100,000 hours ).
Easy burn in / over heating is not an issue any more, even long hours for games / still image.
all new Plasma models are energy star qualified.
compare to 55 inc LED TV and 55/58 inc Plasma TV ( 2009 models ), LED TV reach 95 % of Plasma quality, bt cost 1 / 2 X more in prices.

which is a better buy 24 inch LED with full hd or a 32 inch LCD tv wth hd ready ?

Q. im going to give u the specifications of both television as well :

The 32 inch LCD :

> has MO-card interface
> has optimal power control
> has sensor,standby 1W
> has HD: 1366*768
> has Pallete DCDI
> H.264 (MPEG4)
> 9 Band EQ
> SRS TruSurround
> Auto Volume Leveller
> Hidden Speaker Design
> 2.7 W Speaker Output
> Eye Guard
> 3-HDMI,Component Input,PC Input
> USB Movie

The 24 inch LED :
> Ultra Slim and LED Backlit
> LED 3-D Dimming
> Optimal Power Control
> Light Sensor
> Stand-By 1W
> Full-HD: 1920*1080 Resolution
> 120 Hz Full Motion with MEMC
> Pallete,DCDI
> H.264 (MPEG4) Full Support
> 10 Bit LCD panel With 1.07B Colours
> 9 Band EQ
> SRS TruSurround XT
> Auto Volume Leveller
> Maxxbass
> Hidden Speaker Design
> 2*10/10/7/3/3W Speaker Output
> Eye Gaurd
> 3-HDMI,Component Input,PC Input
> USB Movie
> MO Box Interface

P.S : The TV isnt goin to be used for any gaming purposes and the Viewing Distance is about 12 Feet.

Plzzz Help Me Decide its driving me crazy and i dnt kn

Answer
LED TVs are not LED TVs. Right now, you cannot buy a TV that has a screen made up of only LEDs. The LED Tvs are actually lcd tvs with leds in the back for back lighting. The screens on these so called LED tvs are lcds.

Nevertheless, the led TVs are the best you can get right now. The lcd tvs with leds -- have better color gamut because of the back lighting from the leds. So definitely get an lcd TV with leds.

As for size, that depends on where the TV is going and how far you will be away from it when watching it. There is something called viewing angel. The farther you are from the TV the bigger it needs to be to see it fully.

Also, for size do make sure that the TV is the size its advertised, regardless of what size you get. They do like to sale Tvs that are 1", sometimes more, smaller than what they advertise it as. Buying a 24" TV and only getting a 23" or 22.5" TV is called getting ripped off. Do take a tape measure with you and measure things yourself if you have to.

edit:

Albanianator, full HD is 1080p. That is not better for fast moving objects, like sports. Sports like on Abc and Espn are broadcast in 720p not Full HD. So a TV that is full HD would have to convert the HD from those channels, change the 720p to 1080p. And as we all know, the HD can be degraded or distorted in the conversion process as: 1. you can't get something for nothing and 2. conversion is not perfect. Nothing is perfect.

So just because a TV is full HD does not mean its better. It really depends on what a person is watching as to which is better.

I forgot to add too, that just because one TV is supposedly better; better ratings, technology, etc.. and what not, does not mean it is the best TV for you. Get the TV that looks the best to you, your eyes. What you like and what works the best for you is what matters the most!

LED TV question...difference between 720 and 1080p?

Brian

I want to get a new LED TV, preferably between 24-32 inches. So i've seen some nicely priced Samsung and LG tvs that were around 26 or so inches. But the TV's were both in 720p, and from what i know about TV's i thought 1080p was the best. Is there a real big difference between 720p and 1080p?

Answer
At that size screen, 1080p is only an advantage if you are using the TV as a computer monitor. Small text fonts look better in 1080p. But for general TV use, 720p is fine in that size. You can't really see a difference.

I'd be confident getting a conventional LCD with fluorescent backlighting in that size of set, instead of paying the extra money for LED backlighting. If you get a very good conventional LCD, you won't see any substantial difference--maybe none at all--with an "LED" set.

In fact, that's what I did. I bought a 24 inch Vizio 3 months ago (plain ol' LCD) and it's as good as anything in its class.

Which is better plasma or led tv?

Sam

im thinking of buying a new tv and im going to play alot on my xbox 360. So which is better for it?

How to fix burn in in a led tv?

Hung

My sony 3d led tv's got a long line of burn in on the left side, I tried to clean it with led screen cleaning solution but no luck. Is there any way that I can fix this?, thanks

Answer
What you have is dead pixel and not burn in. I have never had any luck buying any Sony products at all. I purchase a 32" CRT tv in the 90's and that only lasted less than 3 years, then the first HDTV in the market a 34" HDTV from Sony. That also did not last more than 3 years. 2 DVD players when they first came out model 7000 and 7700 both at over $1,100 each and that also did not last over 3 years. They do not have a very good customer service support, they will just refer you to an authorized repair shop. If you read yahoo questions, you can read many problems from other customer with Sony product problems. My first Plasma tv from Pioneer purchased in 2002 is still running. Also have 4 other Panasonic Plasma tv and no problems. First generation blu ray disc player from Panasonic which is now over 4 years old and played over 300 blu ray disc movies without any problems. You may try calling or email Sony and see what they say. Hope this will help you out.

Samsung 4003 series LED 720p vs. Vizio LED-LCD 1080p TV?

NOLAsoccer

Answer
My recommendation would be the Vizio LED since I have had one for awhile with no problems or complaints.

1080p 60hz LED vs 720p 600hz Plasma?

LCD TV Screen Burn In?

Albert Wes

How long would it take for a static image to burn onto the screen? The longest I leave a game paused is 20 minutes, is this okay?

Answer
It's not possible to say for sure, as there are several variables involved, but I'm confident 20 minutes is safe. CRT-based screens were prone to "image burn" by a single image, especially one with intense brightness, color, and contrast, which is what gave rise to "screen savers". But LCD screens (both LED and CCFL) can be affected by "image persistence" (and Plasma has a stronger reputation for this). The good news is that it is less likely on these screens, and more easily reversed if it does occur. See here for more info:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image_persistence and here:
http://www.practical-home-theater-guide.com/image-sticking.html

Some people have even reported a slight image problem from "letterbox" (black bars at top/bottom) or "pillar" (black bar on both sides) effects from playing video with aspect ratios that don't match the screen, but this is likely very rare.
The "Best Practice" is to avoid leaving a white cursor, for example, or a part of an image that never changes for an "extended period of time". Even Wikipedia is purposely vague about this duration, since it depends on things like the nature of the signals, the specific properties of the individual screen, etc.
Then, if you should run into a problem, use a solid white screen for "long duration", or there are videos online that will help return the set to normal, like this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWfWaQvenw4

It's 9 hours long and is just a full-screen color that changes to "exercise" each pixel. There are others - search [video to fix image retention on lcd] - or just turn the thing off for a day... Hope this helps - good luck!

How to fix burn in in a led tv?

Hung

My sony 3d led tv's got a long line of burn in on the left side, I tried to clean it with led screen cleaning solution but no luck. Is there any way that I can fix this?, thanks

Will Xbox 360 look good on 47 inch LCD 1080p TV?

AdamW

My family just got a 47 inch LCD 1080p Philips TV. Will xbox 360 games look good on it? Will they be nice and crisp or blurry and stretched? I don't know much about TV's so I would really appreciate it if someone would help me out. I've heard that 360 games only look good on HDTVs and we finally got one but it's 1080p so I need to know it that will effect it or if I need to get some other cable.
Thanks!

Answer
Yes they look GREAT in HD.

There is 2 ways to get that 1080p to look great.

HDMI: HDMI cables are perfect with great picture. But insanely overpriced. You can find an HDMI cable in Best Buy for 129.99. And find one just as good for 1.99 online. It's a big scam to pay more than 20$ for an HDMI cable. BUT Only newer Xbox versions have a place with an HDMI hookup. Look in the back of the system and under the adapter hook up there should be a small slot for an HDMI cable. If not you must have an older Xbox 360. And must use the Component HD.

Component HD: What kind of Xbox 360 did you get? The one for 199.99 the (Arcade Xbox 360), the one for 299 (Standard Xbox 360) or the 399.99 (The Xbox Elite)

If you got the 299.99 (Xbox Standard) then it comes with a Component HD hook up (Blue, Green, Red, Yellow, White and Red) The Blue, Green, Red, White, and Red Will make up the 1080p HD components leave the yellow one out that one is for standard picture.

If you got the 399.99 (Xbox Elite) it already comes with an HDMI and HDMI slot in the back no matter what so your all set there.

But if you got the 299.99 (Xbox Arcade) then you don't have either. And must either buy an HDMI or Component HD cable.

Xbox compatible Component HD prices may vary. 20-50$ your choice.

Dont FORGET: There is a switch on the back of component HD to switch from standard picture to HD. Make sure to switch it to HD.

Summary: Both HDMI and Component HD look EXTREMELY good and almost the same. But some may say that HDMI looks slightly better and I would agree.

AND MOST OF ALL: When you get HDMI or Component HD MAKE SURE YOU ADJUST THE SETTING ON THE XBOX 360. GO TO SYSTEM SETTINGS AND UNDER THE DISPLAY SETTINGS CHANGE IT TO 1080p and perhaps widescreen.

What will a 1080p 120mhz Lcd tv look like with analog cable?

thornton

I need a new tv. There are no more tube tv's for sale anywhere. I went to Best Buy to get an LCD but they said it won't look any good with analog cable which is all I have and can afford right now. I know the picture won't look as good, but it would have to be as decent as a regular tube tv, right?

Answer
absolutely, your new lcd tv is equipped to give you the best picture no matter what you hook up to it. tube tvs are almost extinct. my guess is best buy wants to sell you something else. go with ur gut feeling i did a year ago before the digital tv signal came out and i used my regular antenna back then and my tv worked flawlessly and the picture was great. it may not be what every one out there is selling (HD) but i am sure regular cable should work for you. i hope this helps

My boyfriend sprayed our LED tv screen with Windex and now it is on the fritz?

Nona

It looks like the Windex dripped down into the bottom. On the left side of the screen there are a couple black vertical lines that are about one pixel wide, and then at the very left edge of the screen there is about an inch of black, along with a bright blue line (one pixel wide). At the bottom center of the screen there is a foggy patch where the picture is visible but slightly hazy looking, as if the liquid is stuck between two surfaces inside the tv. Otherwise the picture is fine. This happened Sunday afternoon (today). We turned the tv on to check it a couple hours ago, and ONE of the black lines disappeared, but we have had it off and unplugged otherwise.

Is there any hope?? (When I dropped my IPod in water a similar thing happened and it ultimately went back to normal.) How long should we leave it off? Is there anything we can do in the meantime to fix it?

Please only answer if you really know.

And yes, I know, NEVER use Windex on a flat screen. Check.

Answer
The trick in Grumpy's answer might work--if it does, you'll be among the lucky few. Windex is normally death to an LCD panel, which is the screen on your "LED" TV.

Regrettably, there is no practical repair for a damaged LCD panel. The cost is about the same as a new set, so hardly anyone does it. You at least need a new TV, and possibly a smarter boyfriend.

My V1210 plasma tv has a vertical, narrow red line going down the center of the screen...help?!?

Anonymous

The warranty expired four months ago.Any help to fix it will be much appreciated!

Answer
getting that fixed will be a lot of money, not a worthwhile amount either

I know you don't like the sound of it buy you are probably going to end up having to buy a new tv. get an LCD this time, or if you have a good amount of spending money, go with the newer LED tv's

plasmas have many problems while lcd's don't so if you want something reliable then go LCD or LED. LED is still technically LCD by the way, its just that they've enhanced the contrast so that the LED tv's now look nicer in color and contrast than the LCD's do. but they're about 200 dollars more than the comparable lcd

Tuesday, June 10, 2014

Is it necessary to buy a service plan for a LED TV?

Rick

I just bought a Sharp LED TV 70" From Paul's TV and they tried to sell me a service plan for $499 The tv comes with a 1 year warranty.??

Answer
Sales persons try to sell warranties they make a lot of money from these extended warranties unless the TV has a bad reviews i personally would not.That said i always check out how good the TV is 1st before buying the reviews and connectivity.

Is there another way to connect to the internet wirelessly on Lg tv's other than paying $70 for their dongle?

Denny M

I recently purchased an LG LED tv that said it was wireless ready, but it will only work wirelessly after you pay them $70 more for a USB dongle that looks like the one you can buy from Netgear for $19, but the Netgear dongle won't work as LG has a proprietary code in theirs that won't let you buy a cheaper one and save money and it infuriates me...

Answer
Wii, PS3, Roku Box, Apple TV and some Bluray players.

- 17R3W

how can i take led tv to india from usa?

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!

Answer
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.

Can I carry a 32" led tv to india from malaysia?

Aditya

i know that the customs have changed the rules. Some say import of any kind of tv is totally banned and some say u need to pay taxes. I still find man ppl carrying 32" TVs to chennai. What others things attract tax

Answer
import of any kind of tv is NOT totally banned and yes you need to pay taxes., pl refer the cbec rules personal baggage chapter , annexure 3

Indian passenger returning after a stay of a minimum of 365 days during the preceding two years on termination of his work, and who has not availed this concession in the preceding three years.
Used household articles and personal effects which have been in the possession and used abroad by the passenger or his family for atleast 6 months and which are not mentioned in Annex I or Annexure II or Annexure III upto an aggregate value of Rs.75,000/-.

Used household articles (such as linen, utensils, tableware, kitchen appliances and an iron), items listed at Annexure-III of the Baggage Rules and personal effects (which have been in the possession and use abroad of the passenger or his family for at least six months) up to an aggregate value of Rs.75,000/-. and annexure II , unfortunately, contain colour tv

Items listed under Annexure-III of the Baggage Rules and allowed duty free for one unit each, within the above-mentioned value ceiling are as follows :

1. Video Cassette Recorder/Video Cassette Player/Video Television Receiver/
Video Cassette Disk Player.

ADD :Articles listed at Annexure-II of the Baggage Rules are not allowed free under this scheme, but at a concessional rate of duty of 15.3% flat rate

32 inch LED HDTV for PS4?

scott

I'm planning to get a PS4. For a true gaming experience should a HDTV with 720p suffice or 1080p?

Answer
You should go for a full HD 1080p TV set. Not only for gaming, but for all other content you may watch on it. There's quite a big difference from 720p to 1080 and you can easily observe that on youtube.

The newer 4K ultra HD TVs have raised the standards for what we call image quality, and their recent price drop have made that all other TVs to become more affordable. Believe it or not, 720p TVs are on their way out of the market.

Hope this helps.

What is the best 42" to 47" LED TV to view at an angle and has minimal motion blur.?

Beaker_mem

I just bought a LG 47LN5700 and had multiple problems with it starting with the screen bleeding gray from the top right corner on widescreen movies. On fast moving scenes my 3 year old lcd vizio had less motion blur as this LG was very noticeable on motion blur. When I lay on the couch the screen turns slightly gray and the picture is not as clear on the LG.

So I'm going to be returning the lg today, but I'm in a pickle on what TV to buy now? My budget is nothing over $600. Also should I go with a plasma instead?

Answer
well I recommend the Samsung UN32EH5300 32-Inch 1080p 60 Hz Smart LED HDTV (Black)

With this Smart HDTV, Smart Content provides new ways to explore and locate your favorite shows, movies, games, and more. A full web browser with WiFi built-in and innovative apps made for TV, along with Signature Services, enhances your enjoyment. AllShare Play allows you to stream content from other devices and enjoy it on the big screen. The Wide Color Enhancer Plus provides vibrant natural-looking images and itâs all in a sleek ultra slim design.

Never miss a moment with Samsung Smart TV. Watch your favorite movies while you browse the web or explore the Smart Hub. Find more content you love by searching for shows, movies, and videos across vudu, Hulu Plus, YouTube, and other digital content providers. Movies are handpicked for you through recommendations based on your viewing history and ratings. Access all your apps and download new ones such as Netflix, Facebook, YouTube, Hulu Plus, and Twitter! Browse the web while you watch movies and TV shows, and enjoy TV while you chat with friends and family online, all on one screen.

â¢Smart TV
â¢Signature Services
â¢Smart Hub
â¢Built-in Wi-Fi
â¢TV with stand (Width x Height x Depth): 29.1-Inch x 19.6-Inch x 7.6-Inch, TV without stand (Width x Height x Depth): 29.1-Inch x 17.5-Inch x 3.7-Inch

http://amzn.to/1jql3En

Monday, June 9, 2014

Need help picking an LED TV?

Yo 1 quest

i am looking for a 40inch LED tv (Samsung or Sony , or if u wanna recommend something better)
plus i want it 200hz , and i heard there is a difference between Samsung CMR 200 Hz and true 200 Hz
i don't really care if its 3D or not and i want a decent price , thanks :)
a link for a specific model would be nice

Answer
While OLED look wonderful - they are not common, they are expensive and nobody knows if they will last 5 years of heavy use.

You dont want "200 hz". All video is sent to the TV at 60 frames per second. To solve motion-blur, the TV has to re-draw the image 2 or 4 times as often. This means they should be "120 hz" refresh rate or "240 hz" refresh rate.

Look into the Samsung D7000 or D8000 televisions. They are getting great reviews, they have been out for almost a year so you are not paying for the latest models or "new" features. See link below.

You can use various shopping sites including Amazon to search around for the better price.

Sharp Aqous is another less-popular line of televisions but are well respected. They are often cheaper than Sony or samsung.

Sony used to win best TV of the year for their higher end models - so people falsely hoped the lower end models would be 'superior'. But this is a hope and not a reality. Sony is a good TV maker. No question. But dont assume all televisions are the same quality as the higher end "Bravia" line.

Which is the best buy LCD TV OR LED TV?

JEROME S

I'm looking to purchase a 50inch television, what's better LED or LCD?

Answer
- Top brands: Panasonic (Plasma) and Samsung (LED). (Plasma > LED > LCD). (LCD is going to be discontinued. A LCD tv uses cold cathode fluorescent lamps/CCFL backlights. A LED tv is a LCD tv, but with white or red, green, blue LEDs on the edge of the screen or a full array on the back of the screen).
= Plasma has best picture and audio quality (best response times, best viewing angle, best color quality, less/no motion blur for crisp/clear images because how it's refresh rate works). Newer Plasmas have improved their burn issues by using pixel shifting/scrolling. LCD/LED is best for bright rooms and have most light coming off the screen (Plasmas are not great for bright rooms because of screen glare and faded whites, but do great for dim or dark rooms). Newer Plasmas use less energy consumption and they are cheap to buy. LED are more popular because the manufacturers want to sell you their LED expensive tvs rather than their cheap Plasmas.

- I recommend 1920x1080p for movies, computer monitor/display, some tv shows, and some game console games and I recommend 1280x720p for some tv shows and some game console games. I recommend 40+ inches for movies and/or tv shows and 20-30 inches for computer monitor and 30-40+ inches for game console games.
- FPS (frames per second): Every video consists of a number of frames per second, think of a video as a fast moving flip book. NTSC countries use 60i or 30i FPS (newer stations use 30p or 60p FPS) for tv shows. PAL/SECAM countries use 50i or 25i FPS (newer stations use 25p or 50p FPS) for tv shows. Movies use 24p/25p/30p FPS (first movie to use 48p was LOTR: The Hobbit). Games use anywhere to 2 to 120 FPS (older games use lower FPS while newer games use higher FPS, usually they are up to 60 FPS today).
- TV refresh rate (measured in hz): Example, A tv with a refresh rate of 120 hz means it refreshes/flashes the entire screen 120 times a second.

- How do LED or LCD tv refresh rates work with the FPS of a video? (I recommend real/true 240hz refresh rate, some tv advertising may fool you by listing the fake interpolation or fake backlight scanning/dimming refresh rates).
- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Motion_interpolation (Names of the new technologies for newer tv's at the link): Motion Interpolation or Motion Compensated Frame Interpolation (MCFI), is a form of video processing in which new fake frames are generated between existing ones to up the FPS of a video to reduce motion blur and/or for judder removal/judder adjustment. MCFI video processing may cause gamer input lag and/or artifacts such as the soap opera effect (may ruin the look of a video).
- Many tv's allow viewers to turn motion interpolation (MCFI) off. The tv repeats the frames a certain number of times to match the tv's refresh rate. Example; To display 24 frames per second on a tv with a 120 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 5 times every 24th of a second.
- But what happens if the FPS of a video does not match the refresh rate of the tv? Then you get a pulldown, a pulldown is what causes a jittery screen (aka judder) because the tv repeats the odd frames a different amount of times the tv repeats the even frames. Example; A 3:2 pulldown is post popular because it is needed to match a 24 fps video with a 60hz refresh rate tv, odd frames are repeated 3 times (12x3=36) and even frames are repated 2 times (12x2=24) and 36+24=60 FPS for a 60hz refresh rate tv.

How does Plasma tv refresh rates work with the FPS of a video?
- It will take each pixel in a frame and and repeat it a number of times based on the number of sub-field drives (SFD) the tv has with it's refresh rate. Example 1; (NTSC countries) 600hz sub-field drive/motion tv means 60hz FPS x 10 sub-fields per frame = 600hz refresh rate. Example 2; (PAL/SECAM countries) 600hz sub-field drive/motion tv means 50hz FPS x 12 sub-fields per frame = 600hz refresh rate.
- What is focused-field drive (FFD) on Neo-Plasmas? (Light switching speed = better colors and less motion blur) 2500hz focused field drive means sub-fields are virtually packed into 1/2500th of a second as a sharp impluse, creating crisp motion images even in very very fast movining images (FFD is defined as a inverse of light emission period t. 1/t = 1/0.4ms = 2,500 FFD). Regular sub-feild drives like 50 FPS x 12 sub-fields = 600 hz, light emission spreads as wide as 1 field time (1/60th sec) maximum which results in blurry images for very very fast moving images.
- Refresh rates on Plasmas work similar to LED/LCD tv's. These settings are usually automatic, but you can change them in the advanced picture settings, Example 1; 2D 24p FPS mode and choose refresh rates of 48hz/96hz or 30hz/60hz with pulldown (might use interpolation frames for pulldowns), Example 2; 3D mode and choose refresh rates of 96hz for 24 FPS or 100hz for 50 FPS or 120hz for 60 or 24 fps.ect Of course it has gamer mode or many other adjustments.

How do I clean my LED tv screen?

redace7237

I just bought one of the new Samsung LED tv's from Best Buy. Can I use the Monster stuff for like $20 to clean the screen, or is there something better I can use?

Answer
First off read the manual. See if it flags anything you shouldn't use. Most manuals discuss cleaning these days and you just want to make sure there's nothing in that Monster solution (or any other one) that the manual says to avoid.

Otherwise, then yes, an LCD cleaning kit, by Monster, or someone else, is a solid choice to use. Just make sure you're using it with a clean and still soft, microfiber cloth. If yours has seen better days, then consider buying a new one.

And remember to lightly mist the cloth and not the TV. Never spray directly onto the TV.

how do you clean tv screen on vizio 60" LED tv?

Jennyann T

Answer
I looked it up on google myself because i have a 3 year old who decided to wipe their dirty hands all over the screen. The best thing recommend was one part water, one part white vinegar. Put it on a cloth or paper towel squeeze excess and clean your screen. I found it worked because i haven't had to clean my tv in weeks!

LG Full LED TV Infinia 55LE8500?

Edward

Hi everyone,

I have been reading many reviews concerning LED TVs and am quite interested in the LG Infinia range, I noticed that on the internet are pictures of the 55LE8500 model with an ultra thin case (bezel) that is only 8mm thick which gives 80% picture. Unfortunately all the models I've seen for sale though do not have such a thin case. Am I missing out on the model numbers or was the 55LE8500 not created with such a thin case? Thanks!

Answer
The 8mm bezel in that particular tv is reffering to the small area at the very bottom where the built in controls are at, not the border that surrounds the screen.

Different brands - LED TV Prices?

Shravan

Can I have the price list of different brands of 32" FULL HD LED TV??

Planning to buy one, wanted to know which one is the cheapest.

Answer
I was just googling and came across this Samsung UN32D4000 LED HDTV. The UN32D4000 delivers a clear and captivating picture in 720p HD resolution. Even when it's off, it's easy on the eye, with an ultra-thin bezel, sleek form factor, and Samsung's "Touch of Color" design.

Are LED TVs glare-proof? Is it worth the cash difference from LCD?

Icebox -0:

Oh yeah, and if the TV I have now is a 25 inch CRT, is 32 or 37 inches the ideal upgrade?
Also, video games will be the primary usage of this tv.
40 inches would be WAY too big for this room, but thanks!

Answer
my roomate bought a samsung 50 something inch led TV (was even 3d), however since the windows were opposite the tv, when it was bright we did get a decent bit of glare.

Sometimes u can get more vibrant colors on LEDS. Its best to go to store to see which picture quality you like. Just make sure its 1080p. You can get a 40" 1080p tv for 500, brand new if you look hard. Slickdeals dot net is a good place to start

Emerson LCD or Samsung LED tv?

Ryan

I am going to buy a 32" HDTV. There is an Emerson 32" LCD for $150, or a Samsung 32" LED for $250. They both seem to look the same but the Samsung being LED seems way more expensive... So I just want to know what the better deal is? Thanks.

Answer
Any TV that is LED is going to be better quality. Reason being is because an LED TV will give you a more detailed picture, and the colors will hold true from off angle positions in the room. A LCD screen will look good from straight on, however when you start looking at it from off angles, the glare from the light in the room will begin to hit the screen.

I'll buy a new 3D led tv but ı am confused with the hertz rates such as 400hz or 800hz.which one to choose?

emre

Ä°s there any major difference between 400hz and 800hz?

Answer
Brands that I like the most and probably from best to least:
- Panasonic, Samsung, LG, Sony, Toshiba, Phillips.
- When you buy a tv, make sure it good and has all the input and outputs that will be needed.

Plasma >=< LED > LCD (LED is the same, but a upgrade from a LCD).
- Best picture quality = Plasma. (Plasma's are not good for bright rooms and the way plasma's are designed don't really need higher refresh rates to fix motion blur = plasma's have little to no motion blur). (LED's are good for bright rooms, but need higher refresh rates to get less motion blur, but higher refresh rates can cause a soap opera effect).
- Best audio quality = Plasma.
- Best energy consumption and environment friendly = LED.
- Best reliability = LED. (Plasma's can have burn in and don't last as long as LED's).

1920x1080 resolution or higher resolution is good (1920*1080=2,073,600 pixels).
- 1080 resolution is better than 720 resolution.
- Bigger tv's are better with 1080 than 720 (If the tv is around 32 inches or less I would go with 720, any bigger I would just want a 1080 especially for tv's that are over 42 inches).
- Farther you sit away from the tv means it's better to go with 1080 than 720 (If you watch more than 6 feet away from your tv, then I definitely would go with 1080).

Progressive scan > interlaced scan.
- Progressive scanning is a way of displaying, storing, or transmitting moving images in which all the lines of each frame are drawn at the same time.
- Interlaced scanning is a way of displaying, storing, or transmitting moving images in which all the odd lines of a frame is displayed first then all the even lines of a frame is displayed second.
- Example: 1080p > 1080i
- Example: 720p > 720i
- Example: 1080i > 720p (because more resolution is better for slower passed videos).
- Example: 720p > 1080i (because fast pass videos you be better off with progressive scan).

FPS = frames per second (of a video).
- Frame rate is how many individual images are displayed in a second. Think of a video as a fast moving flip book.
- NTSC countries use 30p or 60i fps.
- PAL countries use 24p/25p or 50i fps.

Hz = refresh rate (of a tv).
- Example: A tv with a 120hz refresh rate, meaning it refreshes the entire tv screen 120 times a second, some tv's use black light scanning.
- Another way is to have a computer program in the television digitally analyze concurrent frames and use the data to create intermediary frames. The insertion of these frames is called interpolation and they are what cause the soap opera effect.
- Many vendors allow viewers to turn off interpolation and force the television to repeat the same frame a number of times or use a more traditional 3:2 or 2:3 pulldown. This creates a more cinematic effect.

For NTSC countries:
- Example: To display 30 frames per second on a TV with a 120 hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 4 times every 30th of a second.

For PAL countries:
- Example: To display 24 frames per second on a tv with a 120hz refresh rate, each frame is repeated 5 times every 24th of a second.

When the frame rates of a video cannot not divide into the refresh rate of a tv equally like the above examples, there is more math to it and there is 3:2 or 2:3 pull downs.

I am still new to 3d tv's, ill have to get into them as well and I am not really a fan of 3d tv's anyways.
- All I can say for now is I only like it for very slow moving scenes.

I am not really a fan of projectors either.

Do hertz matter on a smaller hdtv?

OneGuy

I plan on buying an HDTV (1080p 60hz) that's 22 inches from Amazon for about 200 bucks. I know that hertz matter for fast paced movement on television, but can you really notice the lack of hertz on a smaller tv (22 inches)? Thanks peeps.

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