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<blockquote data-quote="Mallus" data-source="post: 6340535" data-attributes="member: 3887"><p>That's good to hear. I'm considering one of the new 2014 Vizio models. They're getting a lot of really good reviews from places like CNET. But I'm a little hesitant because I don't personally know anyone w/a Vizio TV. I still think of them as a discount brand, like Hyundai a decade or so ago (note: I drive a Hyundai, and they're fine). </p><p></p><p></p><p>Mind me asking which model/year? I'm leaning towards a 2014 Samsung LED, but I'm not sure where along the various model lines. Samsung seems to command a bit of premium, price-wise (and seems happy to push dubious "enhancements" like curved screens and complicated "smart" interfaces). </p><p></p><p></p><p>So that's a strong recommendation for Samsung. How far do you sit from your 55''? According to the viewing distance charts I've seen, I should be looking at 65''+ sets, which frankly sounds a little crazy to me. 55'' sounds more reasonable, with 65'' as the upper limit. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Sounds right.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Over 4th of July weekend I caught up with an old friend with a large, lovely house in the NJ suburbs. He just put in an 80'' Sharp LED, or as I called it, "the main viewer". As Spock would say, it was... impressive. </p><p></p><p>I could fit 70''... but I think I'll go a bit smaller, but higher-end. </p><p></p><p></p><p>Yeah, not even considering 4K. If I want to watch an upscaler in action, I'll watch video on my Macbook. </p><p></p><p></p><p>I wasn't even considering plasma until I started reading CNET and other professional review sites. They're pretty unanimous in their ranking of plasma over LCD/LED in terms of overall picture quality.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Got an opinion about Vizio? The review sites love their 2014 (and 2013) models.</p><p></p><p></p><p>I'm finding you can't avoid "smart" features, unless you buy a bottom-end model/brand.</p><p></p><p></p><p>My PS3 anxiously awaits a real home theater-sized screen to connect to, as opposed to the 32'' LED we have now. As do my "Planet Earth", "Speed Racer", and "The Fifth Element" Blu-rays.</p><p></p><p></p><p>Thanks, I'll look into it. I see there's an OSX version. I've gotten used to using my laptop as the guts of my "smart TV" setup.</p><p></p><p>Thanks for the replies!</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Mallus, post: 6340535, member: 3887"] That's good to hear. I'm considering one of the new 2014 Vizio models. They're getting a lot of really good reviews from places like CNET. But I'm a little hesitant because I don't personally know anyone w/a Vizio TV. I still think of them as a discount brand, like Hyundai a decade or so ago (note: I drive a Hyundai, and they're fine). Mind me asking which model/year? I'm leaning towards a 2014 Samsung LED, but I'm not sure where along the various model lines. Samsung seems to command a bit of premium, price-wise (and seems happy to push dubious "enhancements" like curved screens and complicated "smart" interfaces). So that's a strong recommendation for Samsung. How far do you sit from your 55''? According to the viewing distance charts I've seen, I should be looking at 65''+ sets, which frankly sounds a little crazy to me. 55'' sounds more reasonable, with 65'' as the upper limit. Sounds right. Over 4th of July weekend I caught up with an old friend with a large, lovely house in the NJ suburbs. He just put in an 80'' Sharp LED, or as I called it, "the main viewer". As Spock would say, it was... impressive. I could fit 70''... but I think I'll go a bit smaller, but higher-end. Yeah, not even considering 4K. If I want to watch an upscaler in action, I'll watch video on my Macbook. I wasn't even considering plasma until I started reading CNET and other professional review sites. They're pretty unanimous in their ranking of plasma over LCD/LED in terms of overall picture quality. Got an opinion about Vizio? The review sites love their 2014 (and 2013) models. I'm finding you can't avoid "smart" features, unless you buy a bottom-end model/brand. My PS3 anxiously awaits a real home theater-sized screen to connect to, as opposed to the 32'' LED we have now. As do my "Planet Earth", "Speed Racer", and "The Fifth Element" Blu-rays. Thanks, I'll look into it. I see there's an OSX version. I've gotten used to using my laptop as the guts of my "smart TV" setup. Thanks for the replies! [/QUOTE]
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