Entry-level to mid-range 46", or high-end 40 - 42" LCD? Which would you ultimately choose, if you were forced into a situation like this?
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Good question. One thing you might want to consider is what I just found out yesterday... a salesman showed me what happens when you watch a standard def. digital broadcast on a top-of-the-line Sony LCD with 120hz compared with the Samsung 40A650. Wow, what a difference! Nobody ever mentions what standard def. looks like on these 1080p LCD sets. The Sony was terrible, the Samsung was fine. It's the pixelation of edges during movement problem. I guess the 120hz motion control only works in HD mode on most sets (that's what the saleman said), while Samsung's works in standard mode, too. So, go to a store that will show you what the picture looks like on the 46A550 in standard def mode. I would also want to compare the contrast ratio between the 2 sets, as the 40A650's is pretty hard to beat.
951424
It might be a balancing act but probably a 37 to 42 inch tv would be okay if it is one of the newer lightweight flat screens. It would set up high though, close to 4 feet.
2198067
sure, but unless you plan on it hanging at eye level, you may as well invest in a nice painting! This TV is eye candy and needs to be @ straight on viewing level and no more than 10 ft away from the set should you sit..(8.5 on a 55) so if it's a wall mount thing you're after, go for the 8000 series which is too, an amazing quality picture with a higher refresh rate! Hanging a UHD set above head level is a total waste!
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I doubt Samsung is going to come out with a 42" LCD. It would be nice because that's a great mid-size. I have a 42" Samsung plasma and the size is perfect - not too big and not too small. The 40" LCD is a little small for my tastes and a 46" would be too much. My doubts about Samsung coming out with one is based on 1) the fact that there are only a few actual manufacturers of the LCD screens themselves and 2) the most popular sized LCDs are 37", 40", and 46" respectively. LG and Sony both have 42" LCDs (available here), but they are of the lower tier screens (ie: non-120Hz, low contrast ratio, etc.). I doubt Samsung is going to come out with a 42" LCD. It would be nice because that's a great mid-size. I have a 42" Samsung plasma and the size is perfect - not too big and not too small. The 40" LCD is a little small for my tastes and a 46" would be too much. My doubts about Samsung coming out with one is based on 1) the fact that there are only a few actual manufacturers of the LCD screens themselves and 2) the most popular sized LCDs are 37", 40", and 46" respectively. LG and Sony both have 42" LCDs (available here), but... » Read More I doubt Samsung is going to come out with a 42" LCD. It would be nice because that's a great mid-size. I have a 42" Samsung plasma and the size is perfect - not too big and not too small. The 40" LCD is a little small for my tastes and a 46" would be too much. My doubts about Samsung coming out with one is based on 1) the fact that there are only a few actual manufacturers of the LCD screens themselves and 2) the most popular sized LCDs are 37", 40", and 46" respectively. LG and Sony both have 42" LCDs (available here), but they are of the lower tier screens (ie: non-120Hz, low contrast ratio, etc.). « Show Less
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Easy 40 pound -40 inch LCD for my application. Otherwise, I could have a hard time doing it by myself.
358691
Huh, I'd be curious how you adjusted it! I guess I've gotten used to it or something. I imagine I'd look heavily at the Sony equivalent now that there is one, but anyway a full year in I"m still very happy with my 6000 :-) (And as long as these LCD TVs apparently last, who knows when I'll need to replace it or my older Sony! I'd love a larger set for the living room, but SOMETHING would have to actually break first...)
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I bought mine (50" G25) for $991 Oct. 4. The 46" was $999. So I went with the larger one. And it is massive. Purchased from Amazon and delivery was amazing. They took it out of the box, attached its stand, lifted it to the TV stand, hooked up the cable and tested it. Even offered to dispose of the packing (which I kept just in case).
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I already have a big 2D lcd, 24" would be a downgrade. I have not yet seen a 3D tv that didn't have left-right image crosstalk, so the HMZ with separate right-left screens sounds interesting. After all, I had a lot of fun with the Virtual Boy back in the day...
198943
Not to be rude but Hank really doesn't know what he is talking about. First point: " Both LED and LCD televisions can have 120 hz, 240hz, and even 480 hz and in this case both tv's are 120 hz. Refresh rates are the same so "clarity" from refresh rates will be identical. Second: He says he will never buy a "straight up lcd tv." that's ok but he says he will buy one with LED or LED/LCD. Unless he is looking at a 4inch screen, they will all be LCD backlit withe LEDs. oLED technology in TV's is years away. My thoughts: Both these TV's have their ups and downs. The 630 is thicker and more power hungry but will have a more uniform picture (which if you are in low light situations is better). The 6300 LED/LCD is slim, "cool", better contrast ratio, green, (more expensive) BUT (and a big but) will be brighter around the edges than the center. This is the problem with "budget" LED/LCDs. Most edge lit LED/LCD TVs have this problem. To avoid it and get the best of both worlds one would need to buy one with Local Dimming. This is where the LEDs are placed behind the entire screen, not just the edges. It is a true difference maker. Not that the prices for TV's with Local Dimming are substantially higher (unless you buy the new outstanding Vizio models). Either way, if you don't mind spending a little more and getting a little less with picture uniformity, go with the 6300.
545267
I went with the HD. (Heavier Duty) At the time I had a 19" screen, I wanted the option to go with a larger monitor later. Which I did, I now have a 27". I called Ergotron and a tech gave me a great suggestion; To make up for the lack of weight until I bought my larger monitor, use a dumbbell. I had a small 8# dumbbell sitting securely behind the monitor. Worked like a charm. I LOVE THIS THING!!!!!!!!!
567668
That makes sense. As much as I love the Samsung plasmas for superior motion, picture quality, colors, and blacks -- for movies and hi-def TV, even in 768P -- I would still get a 1080p LCD if I were going to use it regularly as a monitor for a computer. Just be sure whatever LCD you do buy supports HD monitor display from a computer -- and via a type of connection that your computer has. Also be sure it does allow the display to be shown in different sizes and does not stick on 4:3 as my LCD does. You will want versatility.
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If I were buying from scratch, I would get the plasma. But since you are already happy with a bigger set, I think you would regret downsizing. Everyone else will think your plasma is huge at 58, yet it will seem small to you. Ever buy a computer that is slower than the one it replaces? Seems interminable even if it would be fast enough. To me, 58 is plenty. But in your situation I would stay put unless it now feels too big or you plan to hang it on the wall. My 2 cts.
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PS. I would appreciate it if you could post whether or not you're able to adjust the 42" picture to your satisfaction.
1244956
I'm still tempted to try with a Samsung 46 inch (LN46a650). The weight distribution comment frankly sounds bogus to me, and my choices for the corner mount challenge I have are frankly dwindling to this mount or getting a smaller set. Did you finally proceed?
809463
I have the 47" and I love it. The stock speakers are very loud, and the visual quality is great. Being an LED, it looks really good even in a bright room, although if it's behind a window you'll still have to worry about glare. I was annoyed with how it makes shows and movies look with the Motion Blur, but you can easily turn that off; it does help make games look better though so I turn it back on for gaming.
998417
Take care to have something near in the foreground. I display the images on a 50" HDTV and it feels like you can just get up and into the picture. Good choice!
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I would go with the OLED. 4Ks look bad (from what I've read) with non-4K sources.