Looking at New TVs...

JonK · #19 12-14-2012, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by haigha

MrBMW linked to the same set as me

I'd seriously look at the one Jon linked to, as well. Especially if you need more HDMI inputs. It's about the same price as the Sammy and has more Hormonal Dilemma Modular Interfaces

, plus 3D and 6 pairs of apposite

glasses, even though that's not one of your requirements.

1. 3D Viewing
Samsung uses Active 3D, expansive 3D glasses with shutters built in.
LG employees Passive 3D, cheap dumb 3D similar as 3D movie theater.

I found, and lots of reviews did, Passive system more comforting and less evasive... I don't assume you play 3D video games, but if you tilt your head during 3D viewing forget Sammy.

2. 120 Hz vs 240 Hz & Smart TV functions
If you don't mind paying 20-40% Premium that you will never notice the difference, but feel good about having latest technology then go for it, but I didn't

3. Number of HDMI connectors.
I feed all my HDMI inputs through HDMI stereo receiver, because it is whole lot easier with my programmable remote control, and I don't like hearing sound through tiny 10W TV speakers, also it is whole lot tidier.
I never use more than 2 on TV.

4. Future proof?
High end OLED panels are coming out, and its is likely that higher resolution monitors will come out, but most most of TV signals are 1080i, so you are good. IMHO

I waisted too much time on this I hope you don't.
Just my 2 cents.