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bases_loaded

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Oct 21, 2011 5:10 PM
What is everyone's opinion on 3D TV? Is it something we are just starting to scratch the surface on, or will it go the way of mini CDs?

Im looking to get another TV larger than 50" and 3D LEDs seem to be about the same price now that I paid for my last 50" a couple years ago.

My question is, do I go with a 3D TV or just stick with an LED and get a couple extra inches for the same price
Oct 21, 2011 5:10pm
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Oct 21, 2011 5:15 PM
I think 3D TV will be pretty huge once they start selling no glasses models. But according to Samsung that could be a decade away (at least for high resolution legitimate TVs).
Oct 21, 2011 5:15pm
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MontyBrunswick

Oct 21, 2011 5:35 PM
3DTV is fucking stupid. Don't waste your money.

You can get a good 42" for $400-500.

I got a 42" plasma at Best Buy for $400 a few weeks ago.
Oct 21, 2011 5:35pm
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Oct 21, 2011 5:39 PM
dlazz;940928 wrote:3DTV is fucking stupid. Don't waste your money.

You can get a good 42" for $400-500.

I got a 42" plasma at Best Buy for $400 a few weeks ago.
+1 that 3D TV is fucking stupid.
Oct 21, 2011 5:39pm
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Oct 21, 2011 5:41 PM
Mulva;940915 wrote:I think 3D TV will be pretty huge once they start selling no glasses models. But according to Samsung that could be a decade away (at least for high resolution legitimate TVs).
everything i have heard about the 3D without glasses is it pretty much makes people nauseous and they cant watch for very long. 3D movies will probably stick around, however i doubt TV will.
Oct 21, 2011 5:41pm
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hasbeen

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Oct 21, 2011 6:02 PM
My parents got one only because they haggled down to only an extra hundred over non 3d price. I haven't seen a movie yet but espn 3d is dumb
Oct 21, 2011 6:02pm
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Oct 21, 2011 6:16 PM
I have a 3D plasma but I got it because it was cheaper than the non-3D version.
Oct 21, 2011 6:16pm
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Oct 21, 2011 6:16 PM
And I've never used the 3D feature.
Oct 21, 2011 6:16pm
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Oct 21, 2011 6:19 PM
My parents just got a pretty nice 55" Sony Bravia from HHGregg for $1100. Pretty decent price, it's LCD btw.
Oct 21, 2011 6:19pm
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bases_loaded

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Oct 21, 2011 8:29 PM
Is LED the best picture?
Oct 21, 2011 8:29pm
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Oct 21, 2011 8:43 PM
I see 3D going by the wayside in the foreseeable future.

They are a waste.
Oct 21, 2011 8:43pm
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Oct 21, 2011 8:47 PM
dlazz;940928 wrote:3DTV is fucking stupid. Don't waste your money.

You can get a good 42" for $400-500.

I got a 42" plasma at Best Buy for $400 a few weeks ago.
You probably got a terrible television.

But yes, 3D is pretty terrible right now.
Oct 21, 2011 8:47pm
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Oct 21, 2011 8:49 PM
bases_loaded;941002 wrote:Is LED the best picture?
LED is not a display technology. It's a backlighting technology. LED televisions are LCD tvs. The difference is that it allows them to be much thinner and lighter but also enables a more even brightness across the entire screen. This also gives them, in general, better and more consistent black levels throughout the set than standard LCD tvs.
Oct 21, 2011 8:49pm
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Oct 21, 2011 9:50 PM
They are cheaper to run right? I currently have a plasma should I just get another plasma or go with an led lcd
Oct 21, 2011 9:50pm
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Oct 21, 2011 9:54 PM
bases_loaded;941049 wrote:They are cheaper to run right? I currently have a plasma should I just get another plasma or go with an led lcd
Average plasma: 301 watts
Average LCD (standard): 111 watts
Average LCD (LED): 101 watts

Yes, LCDs use less power.
Oct 21, 2011 9:54pm
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Oct 21, 2011 10:05 PM
dlazz;940928 wrote:3DTV is fucking stupid. Don't waste your money.

You can get a good 42" for $400-500.

I got a 42" plasma at Best Buy for $400 a few weeks ago.

Must only be 720p
Oct 21, 2011 10:05pm
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Oct 21, 2011 10:10 PM
bases_loaded;941049 wrote:They are cheaper to run right? I currently have a plasma should I just get another plasma or go with an led lcd

Where is your tv? Is it in a bright room or in a dark room?
Oct 21, 2011 10:10pm
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Oct 22, 2011 10:02 AM
Tiger2003;941069 wrote:Where is your tv? Is it in a bright room or in a dark room?
It will be in a dark room...basement/man cave
Oct 22, 2011 10:02am
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Oct 22, 2011 10:58 AM
I just paid 479 for a 42" Vizio LCD 1080p @ walmart.
Oct 22, 2011 10:58am
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Oct 22, 2011 11:04 AM
Tiger2003;941069 wrote:Where is your tv? Is it in a bright room or in a dark room?
What is the best TV for a bright room?
Oct 22, 2011 11:04am
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Oct 22, 2011 10:15 PM
Quint;941419 wrote:What is the best TV for a bright room?

LED.
Oct 22, 2011 10:15pm
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Oct 22, 2011 10:59 PM
bases_loaded;941002 wrote:Is LED the best picture?

I prefer LED, but right now, the top 3 tvs on cnet are plasmas.

As for 3d, I would buy the sets with passive 3d(no active shutter glasses)
Oct 22, 2011 10:59pm
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Oct 23, 2011 6:04 AM
Any experts out there. I'm looking for a LED LCD tv when I get back from deployment. I'm looking between 37" to 42", I may even consider a 32". Right now I have a little 22" LED LCD Vizio that's just not cutting it. I want one that can do the internet apps if possible. Any suggestions on brands? I'm kinda partial to Vizio but I'd go for anything that's good.
Oct 23, 2011 6:04am
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slingshot4ever

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Oct 23, 2011 8:34 AM
^^^^
Samsung seems to be the best rated TV brand lately.
Oct 23, 2011 8:34am