Buying My First HD TV & Need Help

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

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Matty I'm surprised you of all people should know that electronics are usually out dated pretty quick and the most resent link you gave was over a year old. The other ones are from 2007.

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Matty I'm surprised you of all people should know that electronics are usually out dated pretty quick and the most resent link you gave was over a year old. The other ones are from 2007.

Other then 3D (which is stupid BTW) there is nothing new, get a Panasonic 1080p and you will be all set.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by mredskins

Other then 3D (which is stupid BTW) there is nothing new, get a Panasonic 1080p and you will be all set.

I like the Panasonic and I figured what ever I get I want 1080p. What else do you look for in these TV's.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by firstdown

I like the Panasonic and I figured what ever I get I want 1080p. What else do you look for in these TV's.

DISCLAIMER - someone please chime in if I am completely botching what I'm attempting to explain...

One mistake I made when I bought my Samsung a few years ago was not paying attention to the megahertz, so I got a 40" 1080p with 60Hz and I really wish I had the same TV only with 120HZ. When I'm watching something with a lot of action (ie football highlights that are closer to the action than the normal TV angle) I notice pixelization. Its not the worst thing in the world but it can be annoying.

At the same time, I've heard that 240Hz can make some images look kind of weird. Like if you're watching a movie the screen can give it a weird digital TV feel, if that makes any sense. The only thing about this is that you can turn the refresh rate down when you're watching a movie or regular TV and then turn it back up when you're watching sports.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

DISCLAIMER - someone please chime in if I am completely botching what I'm attempting to explain...

One mistake I made when I bought my Samsung a few years ago was not paying attention to the megahertz, so I got a 40" 1080p with 60Hz and I really wish I had the same TV only with 120HZ. When I'm watching something with a lot of action (ie football highlights that are closer to the action than the normal TV angle) I notice pixelization. Its not the worst thing in the world but it can be annoying.

At the same time, I've heard that 240Hz can make some images look kind of weird. Like if you're watching a movie the screen can give it a weird digital TV feel, if that makes any sense. The only thing about this is that you can turn the refresh rate down when you're watching a movie or regular TV and then turn it back up when you're watching sports.

My Panasonic plasma TV has 480 Hz...it looks perfect no matter what is on.

[ArtMonkDrillz]

Originally Posted by saden1

My Panasonic plasma TV has 480 Hz...it looks perfect no matter what is on.

Wow, I didn't even know they made 480Hz.

[saden1]

Originally Posted by ArtMonkDrillz

Wow, I didn't even know they made 480Hz.

In the Plasma realm they go up to 600 Hz. Is your TV LCD/LED?

[FRPLG]

Originally Posted by saden1

My Panasonic plasma TV has 480 Hz...it looks perfect no matter what is on.

= awesome

[MTK]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Matty I'm surprised you of all people should know that electronics are usually out dated pretty quick and the most resent link you gave was over a year old. The other ones are from 2007.

The basic advice of buying a HDTV hasn't changed.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Mattyk

The basic advice of buying a HDTV hasn't changed.

Matty you doing some serching to pull up this thread.

I have been looking and I have found a few 40 inch Hd TV's I can fit into the Entertainment Armoire we have. Its a Samsung 40" 1080p 60hz. My question is 60hz enough? Here is a link to the TV.


40" 1080p LCD TV Series 5 | Samsung LN40C530 - LCD TVs

[Monkeydad]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Matty you doing some serching to pull up this thread.

I have been looking and I have found a few 40 inch Hd TV's I can fit into the Entertainment Armoire we have. Its a Samsung 40" 1080p 60hz. My question is 60hz enough? Here is a link to the TV.


40" 1080p LCD TV Series 5 | Samsung LN40C530 - LCD TVs

60hz is sufficient for TV and movies. It might be a little less than you need for the newest and most graphic-intensive games, but you'll be happy with it. The one you picked has a ton of inputs and Samsung speakers usually sound great. If you're trying to fit an storage unit nicely and this one lets you get the biggest TV it can fit, go for it. Most people don't notice the differences in refresh rates. As long as you don't invite Matty over, no one will say anything about it other than "nice TV". :cheeky-sm

Samsung is my favorite brand. I have a 42" Sammy and it was the best-looking picture in the store. A few years old and still looks awesome.

I've noticed Samsungs are usually the brightest and clearest displays in the stores. They're one of the best, if not THE best.

[firstdown]

Originally Posted by Buster

60hz is sufficient for TV and movies. It might be a little less than you need for the newest and most graphic-intensive games, but you'll be happy with it. The one you picked has a ton of inputs and Samsung speakers usually sound great. If you're trying to fit an storage unit nicely and this one lets you get the biggest TV it can fit, go for it. Most people don't notice the differences in refresh rates. As long as you don't invite Matty over, no one will say anything about it other than "nice TV". :cheeky-sm

Samsung is my favorite brand. I have a 42" Sammy and it was the best-looking picture in the store. A few years old and still looks awesome.

I've noticed Samsungs are usually the brightest and clearest displays in the stores. They're one of the best, if not THE best.

Funny I was at WalMart and just happen to stop by the TV's to see what they had when a lady in that dept. asked if I needed any help. To my surprise she seem to know her stuff about the TV's and said this TV had high ratings. She said if I watched sports I might want a higher HZ but said nothing about playing games. I don't play video games so would 60HZ be fine for sports or should I look for 120Hz? I do have space issues and I have only found a few 40" TV's that will fit in a space un 38".

[mredskins]

Originally Posted by firstdown

Funny I was at WalMart and just happen to stop by the TV's to see what they had when a lady in that dept. asked if I needed any help. To my surprise she seem to know her stuff about the TV's and said this TV had high ratings. She said if I watched sports I might want a higher HZ but said nothing about playing games. I don't play video games so would 60HZ be fine for sports or should I look for 120Hz? I do have space issues and I have only found a few 40" TV's that will fit in a space un 38".

If you are from 480 to 720/1080 you will never notice the mhz thing