best led tv under 500 image
samurai_ar
I have a very old and used 2009 Phillips hd tv right now. I do ALOT of console gaming on it with friends. It gets 'image burn' or 'ghost images' very very easily now, even if the image is on the screen for only like two minutes. I have adjusted the brightness and contrast settings, but to no avail.
So Im thinking of getting a new lcd/led hd tv, 42". One that hopefully resist the image burn better. Will 120 hertz make a difference with the image burn since its a higher re-fresh rate?
And can anyone give me some good suggestions if they have any? Id like to keep it under $1,500 if at all possible.
Also unfortunately due to space constraints getting a computer monitor is out of the question.
Thank you!
Answer
Regardless of what brand you choose, there are things you can do to prevent image burn in on your set. The best thing you can do is turn down the contrast. LCDs and LEDs are better at preventing image burn in than CRT or plasma. Although the burn in issue isn't what it was years ago, there can still be a problem with it in the modern sets..
This link has a good article about it.
http://lifehacker.com/5982108/is-burn+in-still-an-issue-on-tvs-and-monitors
One way to repair image burn in is to create a screen saver that is nothing but a white screen. Hook up your computer to your TV and turn the brightness up as high as it will go. Let it run for about two hours and this will eliminate any burn in problem you have. Of course the best thing to do is not let it happen in the first place. I haven't been into video games for many years but if I did go back to playing them, I would go to Goodwill and buy a refurbished set just for video games. You can get a refurbished 32" LCD set for $125 with a 30 day guarantee.
Regardless of what brand you choose, there are things you can do to prevent image burn in on your set. The best thing you can do is turn down the contrast. LCDs and LEDs are better at preventing image burn in than CRT or plasma. Although the burn in issue isn't what it was years ago, there can still be a problem with it in the modern sets..
This link has a good article about it.
http://lifehacker.com/5982108/is-burn+in-still-an-issue-on-tvs-and-monitors
One way to repair image burn in is to create a screen saver that is nothing but a white screen. Hook up your computer to your TV and turn the brightness up as high as it will go. Let it run for about two hours and this will eliminate any burn in problem you have. Of course the best thing to do is not let it happen in the first place. I haven't been into video games for many years but if I did go back to playing them, I would go to Goodwill and buy a refurbished set just for video games. You can get a refurbished 32" LCD set for $125 with a 30 day guarantee.
Is there a noticeable difference between 60hz and 120hz on a tv about 39-40"?
Ben
I am looking to get a new tv and only have 500. I want one about 39-40". I saw one I like thats 1080p and 60hz. I am looking for one primarily for gaming and watching movies. If the 120hz is a big deal can anyone recommend one ? Thanks!
Answer
Yes, you can expect a difference as the other answer suggests, and the size of the screen is irrelevant.
Any LCD/LED TV will have some degree of fast-motion blurring. Those with a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz or more will be better than 60 (standard rates in North America). Those with very fast response times (something under about 0.5 ms.) will also do well if it's coupled with the faster refresh rate.
But none of them eliminate it entirely. For that, you'll want a plasma TV.
Yes, you can expect a difference as the other answer suggests, and the size of the screen is irrelevant.
Any LCD/LED TV will have some degree of fast-motion blurring. Those with a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz or more will be better than 60 (standard rates in North America). Those with very fast response times (something under about 0.5 ms.) will also do well if it's coupled with the faster refresh rate.
But none of them eliminate it entirely. For that, you'll want a plasma TV.
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