TV Buying Advice Needed

mrzeve · May 14, 2011, 07:00 PM

Hey folks,

Looking to purchase one of these two TVs and was wondering if anyone had any advice on which is better than the other. Just need it for casual viewing, cable, xbox, etc.

LG 47LW5700 (Cheaper by $50)
Specs

SAMSUNG UN46D6050
Specs (PDF)

Please let me know your thoughts! Thanks.

dmr727 · May 14, 2011, 07:15 PM

I think the Samsung looks better, but that's obviously subjective. I like thin bezels!

mrzeve · May 14, 2011, 09:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmr727

I think the Samsung looks better, but that's obviously subjective. I like thin bezels!

Certainly dont disagree with you there. Aesthetically, the Samsung is much nicer. But the LG has 3D

KeriJane · May 15, 2011, 09:58 AM

I recommend Samsung. If you want 3D, get a Samsung with 3D instead.
Aside from having a great appearance, the picture is stunning and Samsung accessories like a BluRay player and speakers integrate very well.

I've got a 2010 series 6 + sound bar + 2011 BluRay over here... All by Samsung and it's all great.

Have Fun,
Keri

R94N · May 15, 2011, 11:16 AM

I too like the thin bezel around the screen on the Samsung, so I would go for that.

AlphaDogg · May 15, 2011, 11:36 AM

From an economical standpoint, the LG is a better buy. From an aesthetic standpoint, the Samsung is a better buy.

mgguy · May 15, 2011, 01:24 PM

They are very similar in looks; both are very attractive compared to wider-bezel TVs on the market. I would not compromise picture quality for this small difference in looks when the sets are turned off.

I am looking for a TV and am leaning towards a plasma, which I think has a better picture (darker blacks, clearer fast-action images, etc.) and cost less for the same size screen than an LCD or LED. Costco has a great price on an LG 50" plasma with an ultra-thin screen and very narrow bezel for $800.

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mrzeve macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2005	TV Buying Advice Needed Hey folks, Looking to purchase one of these two TVs and was wondering if anyone had any advice on which is better than the other. Just need it for casual viewing, cable, xbox, etc. LG 47LW5700 (Cheaper by $50) Specs SAMSUNG UN46D6050 Specs (PDF) Please let me know your thoughts! Thanks. __________________ Canto Pod: Get song lyrics on your iPod and iTunes, for free. (Mac + PC)
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KeriJane macrumors 6502a Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: ЧИКАГО!	I recommend Samsung. If you want 3D, get a Samsung with 3D instead. Aside from having a great appearance, the picture is stunning and Samsung accessories like a BluRay player and speakers integrate very well. I've got a 2010 series 6 + sound bar + 2011 BluRay over here... All by Samsung and it's all great. Have Fun, Keri __________________ The More You Learn The Less You Know! Mac Pro 1.1, 23" ACD ; Mac Mini 2.1, 20"ACD, iSight ; G5 iMac ; iPad 3G ; ATV2 ; iPod Nano ; iPod Shuffle ; Go Team Apple!
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May 15, 2011, 11:36 AM	#6
AlphaDogg macrumors 68040 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Denver, CO	From an economical standpoint, the LG is a better buy. From an aesthetic standpoint, the Samsung is a better buy. __________________ 15" 2.66GHz C2D uMBP \| 13" 2.4GHz i5 MBP 500GB \| '07 MacBook iPhone 5 32GB \| iPhone 3GS 8GB \| iPhone 8GB אני רוצה לעשות עליה לישראל
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May 14, 2011, 07:15 PM	#2
dmr727 macrumors G3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California	I think the Samsung looks better, but that's obviously subjective. I like thin bezels!
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May 15, 2011, 11:16 AM	#5
R94N macrumors 68020 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Loughborough, UK	I too like the thin bezel around the screen on the Samsung, so I would go for that.
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May 15, 2011, 01:24 PM	#7
mgguy macrumors 6502 Join Date: Dec 2006	They are very similar in looks; both are very attractive compared to wider-bezel TVs on the market. I would not compromise picture quality for this small difference in looks when the sets are turned off. I am looking for a TV and am leaning towards a plasma, which I think has a better picture (darker blacks, clearer fast-action images, etc.) and cost less for the same size screen than an LCD or LED. Costco has a great price on an LG 50" plasma with an ultra-thin screen and very narrow bezel for $800.
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