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They rock man.
Just about an inch thick, run cooler, use less energy. Dont need a normal wall mount, it hangs like a picture frame. The picture quality is unreal. The only thing lacking is inputs. Most have 3-4 hdmi and 1 component. But then again why would you be running anything non-hd on such a kickass tv?
Just about an inch thick, run cooler, use less energy. Dont need a normal wall mount, it hangs like a picture frame. The picture quality is unreal. The only thing lacking is inputs. Most have 3-4 hdmi and 1 component. But then again why would you be running anything non-hd on such a kickass tv?
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I've looked at them. Their nice. Not much notable difference in picture quality than some of the best quality LCD sets though. Better blacks (only a little better than a top quality LCD, but WAY better than a cheapy, budget LCD)
Honestly, one of the nicest pictures I've seen lately on a flatscreen, is with my buddies new 'plasma' (sorry, I don't remember the brand) (and yes, I know plasma is on it's way out.... uses more electricity, makes more heat, etc, etc) but his set, unlike most other plasmas, actually has a non-glare screen, and has a noticeably better picture than my 3 year old JVC 46" 1080P LCD.
The new technology I want to see for myself, is a laser projection unit. Mitsubishi LaserVue. Price is still prohibitively high, but I like that they are starting off with a 65", and planning a 73"
My 46" set is WAAAY too small, for a totally immersive feel, with anything longer than an 8 ft viewing distance.
IMPO, the biggest mistake people make when buying a new flatscreen TV, is underestimating a suitable screen size. "ESPECIALLY" if they are coming from a 25" or 27" picture tube TV, and they are thinking..... well this 40" is quite a bit bigger than our old..... Wrong answer.
Look at this chart. The recommendations might seem a bit extreme to a lot of people, but after 3 years with my 46" set, I could not agree more, with this chart:
http://www.cnet.com/hdtv-viewing-dis...ag=hdtv;hdtv_l
Got a moderately sized living room with a 12' or 13' viewing distance ??? Then a 65" set is just right.
Oh, but you have a BIG living room with a 15' or 20' viewing distance ? Get the 65" and pull up your chair
Peace,
Fish
Honestly, one of the nicest pictures I've seen lately on a flatscreen, is with my buddies new 'plasma' (sorry, I don't remember the brand) (and yes, I know plasma is on it's way out.... uses more electricity, makes more heat, etc, etc) but his set, unlike most other plasmas, actually has a non-glare screen, and has a noticeably better picture than my 3 year old JVC 46" 1080P LCD.
The new technology I want to see for myself, is a laser projection unit. Mitsubishi LaserVue. Price is still prohibitively high, but I like that they are starting off with a 65", and planning a 73"
My 46" set is WAAAY too small, for a totally immersive feel, with anything longer than an 8 ft viewing distance.
IMPO, the biggest mistake people make when buying a new flatscreen TV, is underestimating a suitable screen size. "ESPECIALLY" if they are coming from a 25" or 27" picture tube TV, and they are thinking..... well this 40" is quite a bit bigger than our old..... Wrong answer.
Look at this chart. The recommendations might seem a bit extreme to a lot of people, but after 3 years with my 46" set, I could not agree more, with this chart:
http://www.cnet.com/hdtv-viewing-dis...ag=hdtv;hdtv_l
Got a moderately sized living room with a 12' or 13' viewing distance ??? Then a 65" set is just right.
Oh, but you have a BIG living room with a 15' or 20' viewing distance ? Get the 65" and pull up your chair
Peace,
Fish
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I find this technology amazing. We used it in some of our mil spec equipment when I was in the army in a much smaller scale. Trojan Spirit... TOC....
I am glad they brought it public. I have never personally seen one as a t.v. But, maybe I'll call up on the MC and see if they want to take a ride to town and check out some stuff.
What are the prices on these t.v.s? I am guessing a little competitive since LCD is out? But doubt much.
I know we had a L.E.D panel display that displayed "memos" and quick updates and it was really nice. I think some private lost it during an inventory during a change of command. I think it was like 2 grand for that little screen, maybe more. Small little screen like 6x6 or something. Of course DoD over pays for the joy of it. Shovels were like 75 bucks, no joke.
I am glad they brought it public. I have never personally seen one as a t.v. But, maybe I'll call up on the MC and see if they want to take a ride to town and check out some stuff.
What are the prices on these t.v.s? I am guessing a little competitive since LCD is out? But doubt much.
I know we had a L.E.D panel display that displayed "memos" and quick updates and it was really nice. I think some private lost it during an inventory during a change of command. I think it was like 2 grand for that little screen, maybe more. Small little screen like 6x6 or something. Of course DoD over pays for the joy of it. Shovels were like 75 bucks, no joke.
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I have the Samsung 55" LED TV. It's bad ***, I only have 2 wires running to it (power cord and 1 HDMI) I run all of my components through my receiver. Anywho the tv is amazingly thin and does not run hot at all. The picture on it is better than any of the LCD tv's I have had. Almost as good as plasma maybe as good. If you get one you will definitely love it.
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They have already been lower than that. Look at the cheap brands like Vizio and Westinghouse.
The LEDs just back light the LCD panel which helps with black levels because it can be controlled in zones unlike the older cold cathode flourescents that were used for back lights before. They are also thinner and cooler. Samsung's latest actually puts the LEDs on the edge which makes it even thinner.
The LEDs just back light the LCD panel which helps with black levels because it can be controlled in zones unlike the older cold cathode flourescents that were used for back lights before. They are also thinner and cooler. Samsung's latest actually puts the LEDs on the edge which makes it even thinner.
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Just to reitterate;
LED's are really nice...... but usually too freaking small.
Exitwound, I bet that 55" is really nice. That's actually the biggest LED I've heard of, and I know it would look WAAAY bigger than my 46".... heck, even my roomates 50" and 52" look quite a bit bigger. Still, your 55" would be "best" viewed from about "only" about 9 or 10 ft.
But please, anyone considering the purchase of a new flatscreen, do yourselve's a favor, and even if you ignore everything else I've said, look at that viewing distance chart I posted above. It's VERY accurate. Don't try to kid yourself, or downplay the importance of the submersive viewing experience...... which is WAAAY more important that having your blacks a little blacker.
Peace,
Fish
PS, It would be different if I had a 100" set, and I was saying all of those 40" to 55" sets were too small. But in reality, I HAVE a 46" set, and I'm telling you, it's WAAY too small, for anything more than an 8 ft viewing distance.
LED's are really nice...... but usually too freaking small.
Exitwound, I bet that 55" is really nice. That's actually the biggest LED I've heard of, and I know it would look WAAAY bigger than my 46".... heck, even my roomates 50" and 52" look quite a bit bigger. Still, your 55" would be "best" viewed from about "only" about 9 or 10 ft.
But please, anyone considering the purchase of a new flatscreen, do yourselve's a favor, and even if you ignore everything else I've said, look at that viewing distance chart I posted above. It's VERY accurate. Don't try to kid yourself, or downplay the importance of the submersive viewing experience...... which is WAAAY more important that having your blacks a little blacker.
Peace,
Fish
PS, It would be different if I had a 100" set, and I was saying all of those 40" to 55" sets were too small. But in reality, I HAVE a 46" set, and I'm telling you, it's WAAY too small, for anything more than an 8 ft viewing distance.
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DoD does pay way to much for everything. I have heard that one of the bolts to hold the landing gear in on the B-52 is 10 Grand.
The bolt is maybe about 8-12 inches long and 2-3 inches in diameter. Its a big bolt but not 10 grand big. They have already been lower than that. Look at the cheap brands like Vizio and Westinghouse.
The LEDs just back light the LCD panel which helps with black levels because it can be controlled in zones unlike the older cold cathode flourescents that were used for back lights before. They are also thinner and cooler. Samsung's latest actually puts the LEDs on the edge which makes it even thinner.
The LEDs just back light the LCD panel which helps with black levels because it can be controlled in zones unlike the older cold cathode flourescents that were used for back lights before. They are also thinner and cooler. Samsung's latest actually puts the LEDs on the edge which makes it even thinner.
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Just to reitterate;
LED's are really nice...... but usually too freaking small.
Exitwound, I bet that 55" is really nice. That's actually the biggest LED I've heard of, and I know it would look WAAAY bigger than my 46".... heck, even my roomates 50" and 52" look quite a bit bigger. Still, your 55" would be "best" viewed from about "only" about 9 or 10 ft.
But please, anyone considering the purchase of a new flatscreen, do yourselve's a favor, and even if you ignore everything else I've said, look at that viewing distance chart I posted above. It's VERY accurate. Don't try to kid yourself, or downplay the importance of the submersive viewing experience...... which is WAAAY more important that having your blacks a little blacker.
Peace,
Fish
PS, It would be different if I had a 100" set, and I was saying all of those 40" to 55" sets were too small. But in reality, I HAVE a 46" set, and I'm telling you, it's WAAY too small, for anything more than an 8 ft viewing distance.
LED's are really nice...... but usually too freaking small.
Exitwound, I bet that 55" is really nice. That's actually the biggest LED I've heard of, and I know it would look WAAAY bigger than my 46".... heck, even my roomates 50" and 52" look quite a bit bigger. Still, your 55" would be "best" viewed from about "only" about 9 or 10 ft.
But please, anyone considering the purchase of a new flatscreen, do yourselve's a favor, and even if you ignore everything else I've said, look at that viewing distance chart I posted above. It's VERY accurate. Don't try to kid yourself, or downplay the importance of the submersive viewing experience...... which is WAAAY more important that having your blacks a little blacker.
Peace,
Fish
PS, It would be different if I had a 100" set, and I was saying all of those 40" to 55" sets were too small. But in reality, I HAVE a 46" set, and I'm telling you, it's WAAY too small, for anything more than an 8 ft viewing distance.
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I think they are about 3500 bucks right now.
DoD does pay way to much for everything. I have heard that one of the bolts to hold the landing gear in on the B-52 is 10 Grand. The bolt is maybe about 8-12 inches long and 2-3 inches in diameter. Its a big bolt but not 10 grand big.
That is interusting. I didnt know that. I thought the whole thing was LED, Not an LED backlit LCD.
DoD does pay way to much for everything. I have heard that one of the bolts to hold the landing gear in on the B-52 is 10 Grand.
The bolt is maybe about 8-12 inches long and 2-3 inches in diameter. Its a big bolt but not 10 grand big. That is interusting. I didnt know that. I thought the whole thing was LED, Not an LED backlit LCD.
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I've recently purchased the samsung 46" LED. Amazing pictures and sharpness. It was on sale for $1899 at sears and Best Buy a couple of weeks ago. I have a small living room, and the furthest I sit away from the TV is about 8 feet. It is quite the upgrade from my old 27" CRT that was about 12 years old. Look for sales going on all around.