topic Re: NEW TELEVISION in Electronics

NEW TELEVISION

heart of savino — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 16:30:04 GMT

I will be getting a new tv on black friday.either a samsung or Lg.any comments on these 2 televisions.really want to get a samsung but the reviews are so bad such as wifi problems having to plug and un plug to get tv on blue and black screens. etc.

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hckynut — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:16:11 GMT

@heart of savino

We currently are using 2 of our 3 Samsung TV sets. My Internet Provider is CenturyLink and we have a DSL. It is the fastest speed available where we live and is 20mbps.

Both TV sets we are using are smart ones. Bedroom is 40" and patio room is a curved 4k 65" set. Have never had any problems with wifi connection, per se'. Have however had a rare problem with my IP, and have had to "reset or unplug" the modem to restore my internet.

I have had 5 Samsung smart TV sets and not had a single problem with any of them. Also have 2 Blu-ray Samsung DVD players, both using wifi without a problem. Samsung has treated me well with every electronic bearing their name.

If wifi is a problem it generally is not the DVD or the TV. More likely it is in the setup of the modem or router.

hckynut

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software — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:10:59 GMT

@heart of savino wrote:
I will be getting a new tv on black friday.either a samsung or Lg.any comments on these 2 televisions.really want to get a samsung but the reviews are so bad such as wifi problems having to plug and un plug to get tv on blue and black screens. etc.

I'm surprised to see bad reviews on anything Samsung. But having to reset could be more of an issue with the modem than the TV, unless the TV is incompatible. Where are you reading the bad reviews? if it's Amazon, take it with a grain of salt. Go to a reliable review site instead.

I was always a huge fan of Sony, always purchased Sony electronics.

DD gifted me with a Vizio TV & I couldn't be happier.

I sometimes have to reset, but I had to do that with the previous TV.

My only suggestion is to do your homework & know what you are buying.

There are so many different models & variations today.

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Foxxee — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:13:01 GMT

Samsung has a very nice picture, receives excellent reviews and you really can't go wrong buying one, but I only buy Sony. IMO, they have the best picture and last for years.

They are more expensive than others, but in the past, they have had some models up to 50% off around Thanksgiving on their website. You might find free shipping.

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queendiva — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:32:03 GMT

Google reviews for TCL. Best value smart TV.

Also consider Vizio.

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January121 — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:39:12 GMT

In my opinion SAMSUNG is the best !!!

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NickNack — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 17:53:41 GMT

@heart of savino I have two Samsung TV's and am very happy with them. If I had to buy another TV, it would be a Samsung.

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SilleeMee — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 20:08:50 GMT

I own a 65" 4K LG OLED...top of the line for LG but expensive. Don't confuse OLED with QLED, those are two very different kinds of technology. You can look that up. But I will say that my LG is the best TV I ever owned and it has the best picture I've ever seen on a TV. My other smaller 43" TV is a TCL and that, too, is an outstanding TV. In fact I would be more tempted to purchase another TCL before another LG. TCL is so much more affordable and now I'm waiting for their 8K sets to come out so maybe then it will be something I could afford to buy....coming in 2020.

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qbetzforreal — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 19:39:06 GMT

We have a Vizio. We like it.

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okaywitheasypay — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 20:05:18 GMT

@queendivaWe are quite happy with our TCL 40" with roku that we purchased this summer . Very easy set up and only one control for antenna tv and Roku stations . We bought it at Walmart at a reasonable price.

Regarding Vizio I have never owned one but helped a friend several years ago with contacting cs and they were terrific .

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queendiva — Sun, 10 Nov 2019 21:11:10 GMT

@okaywitheasypay : I bought mine for the Roku last summer when I moved.

Purchased at a national Big Box electronics store. The had the brand at Costco, too. Lower price but for an older model. I went with the newer model this time as the reviews on it were better.

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Nuttmeg — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 08:12:21 GMT

I brought my last Sony from Amazon. I would again. Best Buy has some Black Friday sales, but the Geek standard protection plans are very expensive. You add tax, install etc, and a nice TV can get pricey.

I believe Amazon prices would be less expensive for the same quality of service.

Best Buy does show model number and items you receive with the TV.

Happy shopping.

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Lilysmom — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:25:04 GMT

@Foxxee , my first large screen tv was a Sony and so was my first ereader. I loved both of them and, I agree, best picture. LM

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glb613 — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 11:29:32 GMT

I currently have 2 Sony TVs and like both of them. But, I can tell the difference between the two when it comes to color and the quality of the display. So, telling you to buy a Sony because I have one which is years old isn't really a good review. The ones on the market today may not be of the same quality. Over the years I've owned Samsung, Toshiba, Sony and others I don't remember what brand. I like both Sony and Samsung the best. Go shopping and see what you like then look for reviews from current owners.

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gardenman — Mon, 11 Nov 2019 14:38:20 GMT

Modern HDTV's are typically assembled from components made by other companies. A modern HDTV could have a Sony tuner, a Samsung display, an Asus power supply, and a motherboard from Panasonic all plopped inside a chassis with whoever's name on it. That makes saying one brand is best, impossible.

The truth of the matter is there's not really a lot of difference between the best and the rest these days. Whatever new HDTV you get will likely look very good to you and become your favorite. I'd shop for features (at least three HDMI inputs, preferably four.) Check reviews for things like sound quality. You can add a soundbar if need be, but if you can get a TV that doesn't need one, so much the better. Modern HDTV's are so thin that getting enough room for a good speaker can be challenging. I'm always a little nervous about smart features. TV manufacturers don't always keep updating your options a few years down the road. I'd typically opt for a dumb TV and add a Roku for smart features. They're much more inclined to be updated as new apps/features come along. I'd buy as big as I could afford. You get used to whatever size TV you end up getting and a bigger set can be truly immersive.

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heart of savino — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 12:34:58 GMT

Really want to go with SAMSUNG but the big problem everybody has which I read is the tv not going on and constantly have to unplug and plug set.every reviewI i read states this problem.

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ValuSkr — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 13:04:33 GMT

I'm happy with my Samsung. It's not smart and only 32" but it's good enough for me. If I had to list one complaint, it's that it's slow to come on. Sometimes, I press the button on the remote more than once, thinking I missed it the first time, when in reality the TV was just "warming up."

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hckynut — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 15:58:38 GMT

@ValuSkr wrote:
I'm happy with my Samsung. It's not smart and only 32" but it's good enough for me. If I had to list one complaint, it's that it's slow to come on. Sometimes, I press the button on the remote more than once, thinking I missed it the first time, when in reality the TV was just "warming up."

@ValuSkr

How old is this tv set? None of my many Samsung sets do, or have been "warming up". Now if you want to go back to the tube tv sets, they all "warmed up".

Now my satellite receiver? Yup, it slows down my access compared to over-the-air broadcasts(antenna).

hckynut

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ValuSkr — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 16:17:57 GMT

@hckynut It's not very old, about four years. It takes only four or five seconds to come on, so I may be just be impatient. I think operator error may also be part of it as I carelessly aim the remote at the receptor on the television.

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hckynut — Thu, 14 Nov 2019 22:41:48 GMT

@ValuSkr

Now I see the picture. I truly understand the impatience that now seems to exist in our now "instant gratification" world. Thank you for explaining this to me, much appreciated.

hckynut