I was thinking about getting a new ~50" tv for the game with a budget of ~$700
here are the ones Im looking at but feel free to suggest any other.....what do you guys think:

Samsung UN50EH5300 50-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV (Black)

Samsung UN50EH5300 50-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV (Black)

LG Electronics 50LN5600 50-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED-LCD HDTV with Smart TV

LG Electronics 50LN5600 50-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED-LCD HDTV with Smart TV

Samsung UN50EH5000 50-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV (Black)

Samsung UN50EH5000 50-Inch 1080p 60Hz LED HDTV (Black)

thanks

 

Hey Gio, "for the game"? Do you mean game room or for games? If it's for PS3, 4, Xbox I'd consider a 240hrz TV or at least 120 at a minimum. Otherwise you'll could end up getting jaggies where the pixels have trouble coming out clear on fast moving objects. Something to think about.

If your a Costco member this 55" Samsung is going for $899. It comes with a 2 year warranty plus if you don't like it you can return it within 90 days.


Samsung 55" Class 1080p 120Hz Smart LED HDTV UN55F6350AF

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Ya you need to get one with a faster processor. 60hz isn't going to cut it especially for the game. Like Shig said 120hz min but 240hz would be ideal.

 

Hi Bota, thanks for the link, I was able to open it.
mmmm, didnt think about the gaming but this will be mainly for tv watching.
Its a very nice tv but price out the door is almost $1000 and Im not sure if I want to spend that much as this wouln't be the main tv

 

Thanks Zoster.....I guess I have to re-think the options

 

Hz is a marketing gimmick, I read extensively about TVs after finally pulling the trigger on a Sony W900A. For me, it was for games and movie quality. However, I think I should return the TV. I do LOVE the TV, but I had a Vizio beforehand and it got the same job done at a fraction of the price. So now I have to end up selling it on either CL or eBay.

 

what do you guys think about this one:

 

Samsung 8000 series for the win.

But, with Vizio releasing a highly rated 4k set for 1k very soon....you might just wait it out.

 

You can't go wrong with Panasonic plasma. They are very highly rated.

 

Hz is important once you get to the 50" on up. If you have a smaller TV then it doesn't make too much of a difference.

I've got a 60" Samsung LED, 55" Sony LED and a 42 Panasonic Plasma. All are 240hz on up.
I think the 50" Samsung LED you listed is a good deal. Of the three I have the Samsung which to me produces the best picture.

Once you get it,if you don't want to pay someone to calibrate for you, buy the Disney Wow bluray calibration disc. Make sure to turn off all the auto pre-sets too. Otherwise you'll get the "soap opera" effect. If you like that look then leave them on.

I'm by no means a TV expert but I've done a lot of research and have a lot of experience.

GL Gio.

 

Dollar for dollar, you won't find a better tv. I have 2 Panny plasmas and LOVE them.

 

Plasma TVs consume too much energy. Go with LED if you can and Hz is very important. I have a first gen Samsung running at 60hz and a new LG running at 120 Hz and you can see the difference when you're watching sports.

 

Thanks everyone, it seems like Im going with the Samsung 50" 1080p 120Hz LED HDTV

 

Excellent choice. My Samsung has been going strong since 2002 with no problems whatsoever. Enjoy!

 

Just an FYI for those of you stuck on higher hz ratings...not one of your actual inputs run higher than 60hz (yes even HDMI). HD from a sat or cable provider, ps3 or anything doesn't run any higher than 60. With that said for faster framing rates 120 and 240 IS better. But I think for most people and their needs 120hz is perfectly fine. That will help cut some cost and give you great picture performance. Until the media industry creates an actual 120hz or higher signal rate I won't spend the extra money just so I can say I have a 240hz tv seeing as it will look pretty much the same as my Toshiba 120.