OT - Recommendations for a New TV to watch Football
Mates,
It is time for us to buy a new TV. The old one works, but is 13+ yrs old and doesn't have all the features, bells and buzzers like the newest generations of TV's. We only have the TV hooked up during college football season, so whatever we get will see light duty for 3-4 months, then be dark for the rest of the year. Video games are not part of the equation for us, assuming people still play them on TV's.
General specs would be that it be in the 45-50" size range. I am looking at a Sam's Club catalog which shows a Samsung 48" 1080p Smart TV for $348. There's a couple of Vizio's "Class 4k UHD Smart Cast" TV's, and the 50" is $448.
So the question is: Given the specs and usage, what do you recommend for TV's and features in that size range? What is the most bang for the buck and the 'must have' specs?
Thank you in advance,
XM
EDIT: I want to thank the folks that have responded. This is exactly the content/discussio I was hoping for. Very helpful on all fronts.
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Does anyone even broadcast in 4K?
All 4K really is, is a convenient marketing strategy that followed the 3D boom. It's nicely sequential. I'm sure they'll find a 5-something thing to promote in a year or two after 4K buzz has died off.
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because the first few guys nailed it. Buy the 1080p with at least 120hz native refresh rate, and you will be golden, on anything 55" and less. 4K is best for computer monitors, where you are sitting so close to the screen. Many experts have said you can't tell much if any difference on screens that are not 65" or larger.
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I'd go with 4k too if you can afford it. However I don't know if ESPN, or BIG Network will broadcast many games in 4k this year.
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the joy of living in the boonies. no idea what satellite carries in terms of HD capability.
when that electricity goes out. did that in the UP, too. a wise move up north.
I would steer clear of any smart TV (if that is even possible these days). My smart TV is slow and clunky. All it does is make me wait extra time to startup the TV and bring up the menu to switch interfaces. I use a Fire TV with Kodi to supply my smart TB capabilities.
I'd certainly recommend a color TV.
but you knew that already.
don't think this one is HD...
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Do you wait for delivery each day until 3?
Cool story, bro moment:
My friend's dad returned a used mattress two years after purchase and exchanged it for a new one just because he could.
So, yeah, they needed to tighten down their return policy.
Pretty sure the return policy is different on electronics than the other products in the store. However, there protection plan is quite a bit better than most competitors.
Make sure you get a "Smart" TV. It is great because I have it connected to the WiFi and am able to run Netflix, HBO Go, Youtube, and Watch ESPN directly on the TV with an HD picture. It is a Samsung 1080P 55inch if wanted the specs.
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Not sure if you are correct about the $100 premium, but everything else is spot on.
Every smart TV I've ever used has not been user friendly at all. Luckily I just use my playstation.
I bought a 60 inch Samsung just before the Utah game last year. It is amazing
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It might have changed since I bought my most recent set two years ago, but at that time the advice was to avoid so-called "smart" tvs, especially if it cost any more. Generally they would cost in the neighborhood of $100 more, and be less reliable than roku or some other similar device, because the tv manufacturers didn't always provide software upgrades to their smart sets. Anyway, the idea was that you could get better service cheaper with an add-on device.
I only paid like 800$.
I use YouTube on the tv all the time (kids stuff)
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That sounds like a great deal, especially with the features, including that it's a smart tv. It's not that a smart tv is a bad thing, it's just that "smart" should in no way be considered a necessary feature of any tv you buy, and you certainly shouldn't pay extra for it. A Roku, Fire Stick, Chromecast, etc. will be superior, expecially in the long run, to whatever smart features the tv manufacturer has added.
That sounds like a great deal, especially with the features, including that it's a smart tv. It's not that a smart tv is a bad thing, it's just that "smart" should in no way be considered a necessary feature of any tv you buy, and you certainly shouldn't pay extra for it. A Roku, Fire Stick, Chromecast, etc. will be superior, expecially in the long run, to whatever smart features the tv manufacturer has added.
Your first post gave great information. Your second post was pleasant and constructive in explaining your opinion
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This is the correct answer, but it would be a crime to only use it 4 months a year.
Any model under that expect it to break within 5 years.