Tindall2006 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 http://www.walmart.com/ip/Refurbished-VIZIO-D650i-B2-65-1080p-120Hz-LED-Smart-HDTV/44162696#about Basically, I have had the same 27-34" TV since flight school in 2010. I it a old big box tube tv. I did not even turn it on from 2012- about three weeks ago when I watched TV. I have the basic cable that is included in my apartment (That I should probably just shut off.) That being said, I do watch a lot of netfix on my computer, which is a basic dell inspiron that is a few years old. I have been satisfied with that so far. I would like to get a TV, and the only really things I want is it to be big... 55" or larger, and I like the smart TV idea to watch netflix. I sometimes think I mostly want a TV to showcase the entertainment center I built in flight school that is 72" long lol. All that being said, I don't need the best of the best. I stand next to the 4k stuff and the regular HD stuff at wal mart and hardly notice a difference. Maybe slightly crisper lines. Maybe if I wore my glasses I would notice more of a difference but I really cant. Except for the 500+ difference in price! haha. Would this Tv leave my happy, anyone have one or have experience with one? any horror stories buying refurbished? I figured worse case I can return it right? Is the extra warranty worth it? All that being said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I recently got a 50 inch Roku smart TV and I love it. They make a 55 inch one also, but the 50 is $440 and the 55 is $600. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Possible to wait 2 months for the Black Friday cyber Monday deals?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spankis Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I would not buy refurbished, personally, given how much flat panel prices have come down. Also, standing in wal-mart or most other box stores you will not see much difference in 4k and 1080p (non 4k) units, because they are almost certainly supplying a 1080p or 720p signal to each display. There is only a small portion of input devices that support 4k content yet, though it's growing. At this point I wouldn't bother until its more mainstream. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 You don't seem like the kind of guy to need the newest technology. I wouldn't worry about 4k. I bought my 55" Samsung and a week later (literally a week) wireless smart TVs came out. I don't care. The price of mine dropped and I'm good with that. I've had it since 2010 or so. If you like the TV, get it. If it gives you problems, take it back, or contact Vizio. Find out what the return policy is, and go from there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LJ Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I have this tv http://www.walmart.com/ip/VIZIO-E55-C2-55-Class-1080p-120Hz-Full-Array-LED-Smart-HDTV/43310248 I really like it. It took me a few hours to get the picture settings right. I use a soundbar so I have no idea how the internal speakers perform. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cstmg8 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 You'll love it, and refurbished has the same warranty I believe. Also, check on their price match after the purchase. HH Gregg had a 90 day price match, and when my 75" Samsung went on sale for black Friday a month later, I took the receipt in and they gave me $300 back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Ive got a 60" vizio LED ive had for about 2 years now. Great picture right out of the box. plenty of inputs, and the matching sound bar you can get has great sound. $649 at sears. Edit, it appears the above TV is a refurb. I got mine new for $680 by stacking several coupons at target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Spend the extra hundred bucks on a Samsung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mensan Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 Spend the extra hundred bucks on a Samsung. I can't argue with this logic either. All of my displays (TV, monitors, etc.) are all Samsung. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 I can't argue with this logic either. All of my displays (TV, monitors, etc.) are all Samsung. Me too! http://www.landoverbaptist.net/images/smilies/gay-fight.gif Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 LG and Westinghouse makes some good TV's that are usually priced pretty good. I would most definitly spend the extra $100-$200 and skip the Visio. I had one before and personally never had any problems but the quality is significantly better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
90G60 Posted September 11, 2015 Report Share Posted September 11, 2015 LG and Westinghouse makes some good TV's that are usually priced pretty good. I would most definitly spend the extra $100-$200 and skip the Visio. I had one before and personally never had any problems but the quality is significantly better. IMO Vizio has stepped up their game the past few years. I wouldn't put them in the same category as Westinghouse. May have a biased opinion though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Don't buy a smart TV. Just buy a TV for the picture quality then get a Roku. The Manufacturers only update the software on the "Smart" Tvs a couple times and usually only during the short time the model is sold. Then a year later some new streaming service comes out and you need to buy a new TV to get it. Even really old Rokus keep getting updated with the newest services. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted September 12, 2015 Report Share Posted September 12, 2015 Don't buy a smart TV. Just buy a TV for the picture quality then get a Roku. The Manufacturers only update the software on the "Smart" Tvs a couple times and usually only during the short time the model is sold. Then a year later some new streaming service comes out and you need to buy a new TV to get it. Even really old Rokus keep getting updated with the newest services. Exactly why I went with the roku smart TV. It gets updated and I dont have to plug in an extra box, and just one remote which is nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jeffro Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 Westinghouse is Fucking junk. I picked one up from MC before I got my vizio and returned it a week later. No inputs, less than amazing picture, and for the price wasn't very big. Never again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Cranium Posted September 13, 2015 Report Share Posted September 13, 2015 I picked up a 55" vizio from a Woot sale over the summer. I'm overall happy with it. Noticed a 55" name brand (don't remember) at Sam's Club just now for around $500. I also second the ROKU. I bought a couple for the house to work with the Tablo DVR I installed over the summer. I love the Roku 3. Having a headphone jack on the remote so I can watch TV in the bedroom and my wife can sleep is the best idea I've seen in a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief8one Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 wait till black Friday is my vote. I got a 65in for a good deal at Walmart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zx2guy19 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Don't buy a Smart TV man. Waste of money as others have said- get a Roku or hell, even an Xbox One/PS4 and it does the same thing and you get a game console out of it for the same price as getting a Smart TV. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SRTurbo04 Posted September 14, 2015 Report Share Posted September 14, 2015 Agreed dont get smart tv. Parents have a 3 year old smart lg tv. Amazon instant will no longer be supported on that tv shortly. Why no idea. But it will still work on a 50$ roku box. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tindall2006 Posted September 16, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Thanks! I will avoid a smart TV! I have been thinking about black Friday... I went last year but it was ridiculas! I personally don't want to lose my job because someone decided to deck me over grabbing a Tv and I get in a huge fight!!! Maybe the cyber Monday will be a good option? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted September 16, 2015 Report Share Posted September 16, 2015 Usually lots of great TV sales just before the Super Bowl. They blow out all the TVs that didn't move on Black Friday before next years models are out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
6 Speed S4 Posted September 17, 2015 Report Share Posted September 17, 2015 I bought a 55'' Sony smart TV about 2 years ago. I love having wireless internet on there with netflix and other programs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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