El Karacho1647545492 Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 I'm looking to buy a TV in the near future, within the next 4 months. Might pull the trigger today, might hold off. If you're buying a TV today, do you spring for the 4K in anticipation of support arriving for it through cable/streaming platforms? Or do you snag a deal on something 1080p and wait for 4k to be fully supported before buying a 4K TV. I'm looking at 60-65" TVs mostly Samsung. "Smart" doesn't matter to me, I have an XB1 that I use as a media center, but I realize it's already on most TVs. # of inputs doesn't matter either, everything either goes through the XB1 or through the home theater receiver. I want something that looks super sharp and smooth... I cheaped out and bought a 55" Westinghouse last time I got a TV which was 3 years ago and while it hasn't been a bad TV by any means, it's definitely not of the same caliber as the major brands, the blacks suck and the colors aren't crisp. I don't really give a shit about refresh rate. It can be 120HZ CMR, 240HZ whatever. I don't care about the buzzwords, I just want it to look great. Some people hate the "fake" looking pictures with the high refresh rates, I actually kinda like it. TV will be primarily used for live sports, streaming TV shows (currently hooked on The Americans), and vidyagames like Fallout 4. Currently looking at Samsung UN60J6200, http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN60J6200-60-Inch-1080p-Smart/dp/B00U9U9AAM Normally I'm not a brand whore, but I am able to get a TV like that for $200 through a work bonus program. Or I can wait and see if they add some 4k tvs to the program for a slightly higher price. They recently had a 65" LG 4k TV for about $600 through the program. Thoughts? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Mostly depends on the distance you are sitting from the TV if 4K will matter or not really: http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/41412/width/600/height/376 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Mostly depends on the distance you are sitting from the TV if 4K will matter or not really: http://www.avsforum.com/content/type/61/id/41412/width/600/height/376 That is a really good graphic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 4K won't come through a cable line for a very long time (if ever). Hell, most "HD" channels currently only transmit in 720p. The only advantages to having a set with that resolution are for gaming on a super high-end computer or watching a handful of youtube videos. You'll likely be shopping for a new TV after this one by the time 4K media becomes relatively commonplace, so I think it's a waste of money right now. I'd definitely spring for a Samsung (fellow fanboi here) 1080@240 set; They're cheaper than ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 As far as TVs go, 4k is only worth it if you buy 4k blurays, download 4k content, or are doing PC shit on it (I considered a 40" 4k TV as a monitor for some time) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrodh Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 Tons of great Samsung TV's and deals to be had. Check out http://www.slickdeals.net its like every few days it seems there is a good TV there. I got a 55" Samsung with all the bells and whistles for a very good deal few months ago on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stretch Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 4K won't come through a cable line for a very long time (if ever). Hell, most "HD" channels currently only transmit in 720p. The only advantages to having a set with that resolution are for gaming on a super high-end computer or watching a handful of youtube videos. You'll likely be shopping for a new TV after this one by the time 4K media becomes relatively commonplace, so I think it's a waste of money right now. I'd definitely spring for a Samsung (fellow fanboi here) 1080@240 set; They're cheaper than ever. Pretty much this. Exact reasons I picked up a 1080 Samsung a few weeks back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaronsToy Posted May 19, 2016 Report Share Posted May 19, 2016 You guys are right it's Better to save now and then get a new one when 4K is out strong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Apex Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 No need to pay for something you won't use in 4K. The refresh rate does matter a bit, unless you're gaming a lot 240 is a bit much and you'll run into picture quality issues as most movies and such are filmed at something like 60hz, I'm regretting my 240hz. You can find some stellar good deals on something like a Samsung, non-smart in a 60hz in that size, I've been looking at just that range myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 refresh rates lol the input refresh rate is limited to 60hz on nearly every TV on the market. That simulated smoothing they do is shit. Use a true 144hz monitor and see what high refresh rate is actually like Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted May 20, 2016 Report Share Posted May 20, 2016 OLED. Crazy good picture, but pricey. The 1080p version's price has dropped though and there are deals that they come with a free sound bar and woofer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 OLED. Crazy good picture, but pricey. The 1080p version's price has dropped though and there are deals that they come with a free sound bar and woofer. I bought my LG OLED a few months back - best money I have spent. Don't go curved on the LG OLED though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmrmnhrm Posted May 24, 2016 Report Share Posted May 24, 2016 That graphic is really strange... The only issue I ever had with a 36" 480i screen at five feet was my parents yelling at me to back off before my eyes went bad, yet supposedly I'm supposed to be buying a display that might not even exist yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duff1647545513 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I bought my LG OLED a few months back - best money I have spent. Don't go curved on the LG OLED though Why not curved? I bought the curved one and love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coaster Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 That graphic is really strange... The only issue I ever had with a 36" 480i screen at five feet was my parents yelling at me to back off before my eyes went bad, yet supposedly I'm supposed to be buying a display that might not even exist yet? It shows the point at which the human eye can no longer perceive an increase in resolution. It's not so much a "buying" guide as a "not over buying" guide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTQ B4U Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Tossing out my opinion in that Sony is worth the price delta if you are looking for a full range true color gamut. My 4k and 1080p came out of the box calibrated nearly spot-on. Picture is amazingly accurate. That said most will look good so long as they aren't next to a Sony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BIGGU Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 refresh rates lol the input refresh rate is limited to 60hz on nearly every TV on the market. That simulated smoothing they do is shit. Use a true 144hz monitor and see what high refresh rate is actually like true 144hz monitor gaming ruined gaming on a console for me. Eveything just seems slow and laggy on anything other than 144hz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trouble Maker Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 I will second what a few other said; OLED and full color gamut are what I would look for before I worried about 4k. Though I'm not sure you will get those in a non 4k tv... I don't know the market well since I haven't been shopping. I can tell you my next TV down the road will have these 2 things, after having seen a TV with them. I'm sure I couldn't afford one right now though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshymkiw83 Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Why not curved? I bought the curved one and love it. The curved one can't do upscaling or HDR on the HDMI ports or something like that IIRC. Only the Flat ones would upscale/HDR on the built in HDMI ports. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Karacho1647545492 Posted May 25, 2016 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 Just pulled the trigger on the 1080 one. Only knocks on it were shitty Smart TV features (I use XB1 for all HBO Now/Amazon Prime/Youtube) and the viewing angle (it's in a relatively narrow room, and I don't give a shit about my guests). Been wanting to get a "real" brand TV for a while. Hopefully it doesn't arrive broken. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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