Curved TVs

BornToShop · ‎03-10-2010

It’s time to get a new TV & I always have intrigued with the curved aspect. It has been a couple years since there have been any posts on this forum about these. Any personal experiences or input? I am looking at the 55” size. I am hesitant to buy another Samsung due to the chronic issues Samsung TVs in general about turning on/off randomly that I am currently experiencing (google is loaded with this issue). I am also looking at the regular Sony TVs thinking the curved aspect is just hype even though they look so amazing. TIA!

dex · ‎03-09-2010

My sons tv is curved and it is also a Samsung.His works well but it is three years old.It has a great picture and you can see well from most angles.

x Hedge · ‎08-18-2016

I was under the impression the curved screens are designed for group viewing, like big families, or in business situations. (How often does the whole fam watch the same thing?)

KingstonsMom · ‎03-09-2010

@BornToShop

The curved screen tv's are amazing! It's like everything is 3D!

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GCR18 · ‎07-03-2013

I have no plans to buy a new t.v. until the one I have dies. It's a Sharp Aquos 1080 42", about ten years old. No issues at all. If I bought tomorrow, it would be a 4k curved t.v.

GSPgirl · ‎01-03-2012

@BornToShopwrote:
It’s time to get a new TV & I always have intrigued with the curved aspect. It has been a couple years since there have been any posts on this forum about these. Any personal experiences or input? I am looking at the 55” size. I am hesitant to buy another Samsung due to the chronic issues Samsung TVs in general about turning on/off randomly that I am currently experiencing (google is loaded with this issue). I am also looking at the regular Sony TVs thinking the curved aspect is just hype even though they look so amazing. TIA!

My friend has one and it makes me nauseous to watch it.

BornToShop · ‎03-10-2010

@GSPgirlwrote:
@BornToShopwrote:
It’s time to get a new TV & I always have intrigued with the curved aspect. It has been a couple years since there have been any posts on this forum about these. Any personal experiences or input? I am looking at the 55” size. I am hesitant to buy another Samsung due to the chronic issues Samsung TVs in general about turning on/off randomly that I am currently experiencing (google is loaded with this issue). I am also looking at the regular Sony TVs thinking the curved aspect is just hype even though they look so amazing. TIA!
My friend has one and it makes me nauseous to watch it.

@GSPgirl, could that be because there is not enough space from where you were sitting? I would think these curved TVs need ample space to view. How does your friend like it! Thanks!

hckynut · ‎03-10-2010

@BornToShop

Have owned, and still own 3 Samsung TV sets. All are 1080P capable, with our 65" being a curved 4k. The only reason I chose this model was because it had more features I wanted(HDR/Octacore processor/Connect One), which other models those were not available. Ours is a JS9000 model, not sure what year, but the JS denotes the year?

Our TV looks great, on or off, but as far as the curve? If this model were available without the curve, for a cheaper price, I would have bought it. I looked very critically at curved versus flat, and I would never pay more for a curve. To me, if it isn't huge, at least 110" like my front projector, for me the curve does nothing.

Movie theater giant screens it can easily be seen. Our 65" even 7' away doesn't do a thing for me. Some like it a say it looks more immersive. If I want immersive I switch my programming over to 3D, now that and true 4k, are really immersive to me. 4k because even the background of scenes is just as focused and clear as the "only upfront clear focus" which is the best 1080P can show.

Most of my electronic video equipment is Samsung anr I can't say 1 negative thing about any of them. My next TV, if there is one, will be Samsung. I like their innovations and $$$ for $$$, in my opinion, none are better.

Good shopping,

hckynut(john)

SilleeMee · ‎05-22-2016

I had a smaller one in my living room but it didn't work out so well because of some reflection from windows in the room. I had to move that curved TV into another room and then I bought a larger flat screen to replace it which appears much better without all the reflections going on with that other curved one I had.

BornToShop · ‎03-10-2010

@hckynutwrote:

@BornToShop

Have owned, and still own 3 Samsung TV sets. All are 1080P capable, with our 65" being a curved 4k. The only reason I chose this model was because it had more features I wanted(HDR/Octacore processor/Connect One), which other models those were not available. Ours is a JS9000 model, not sure what year, but the JS denotes the year?

Our TV looks great, on or off, but as far as the curve? If this model were available without the curve, for a cheaper price, I would have bought it. I looked very critically at curved versus flat, and I would never pay more for a curve. To me, if it isn't huge, at least 110" like my front projector, for me the curve does nothing.

Movie theater giant screens it can easily be seen. Our 65" even 7' away doesn't do a thing for me. Some like it a say it looks more immersive. If I want immersive I switch my programming over to 3D, now that and true 4k, are really immersive to me. 4k because even the background of scenes is just as focused and clear as the "only upfront clear focus" which is the best 1080P can show.

Most of my electronic video equipment is Samsung anr I can't say 1 negative thing about any of them. My next TV, if there is one, will be Samsung. I like their innovations and $$$ for $$$, in my opinion, none are better.

Good shopping,

hckynut(john)

@hckynut, always the voice of reason! Must be that Nebraska thing, lol. Did you ever have the issue of your Samsung’s randomly turning off/on? I did and so many others if you google it. I am not sold completely on the curve. You give a compelling argument. Thank you @hckynut! Stay tuned...!