TVs

Samtb · Mar 11, 2013, 01:41 PM

Which TV manufacturers would you recommend?

maflynn · Mar 11, 2013, 01:46 PM

Lack of specifics (size, type - plasma, lcd, budget) in your post means I'll just take a stab.

You cannot go wrong with Samsung

oldhifi · Mar 11, 2013, 01:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Samtb

Which TV manufacturers would you recommend?

Panasonic

SandboxGeneral · Mar 11, 2013, 01:53 PM

I have an LG and a Samsung and I like each of them.

simsaladimbamba · Mar 11, 2013, 02:01 PM

Grundig, Telefunken and especially RFT made some good TV sets.

SilentPanda · Mar 11, 2013, 02:04 PM

This thread is going to be a Family Feud style list of TV makers unless more details are provided.

OnceYouGoMac · Mar 11, 2013, 03:56 PM

I currently have a Toshiba, but if I replace it I would go with Samsung. Nothing wrong with their stuff.

Jessica Lares · Mar 11, 2013, 04:09 PM

We have a 32" Magnavox in the living room. I think it was less than $500? (we can't afford a $1,000 one anyway

) We've had it for about 7 years now. Picture looks great.

I have a 16" Vizio in my room. $140 for that one. Nice picture, horrible viewing angles.

iMikeT · Mar 11, 2013, 04:16 PM

We have a 52" Sharp in the living room and it's worked well for the past 4 years so I have no complaints.

wordoflife · Mar 11, 2013, 04:45 PM

I've always liked our Samsung TVs. But really, they're all pretty good. Just see what features you want and how much you want to pay. We could've gotten more features and saved money if we went with a Vizio - they are pretty decent these days.

0dev · Mar 11, 2013, 06:36 PM

Sony is always very good but they cost a fortune.

Currently I have a Samsung and I find it hard to fault it. Considering how little I paid for it and what I got for the money I think it's brilliant.

lwood1 · Mar 12, 2013, 01:52 AM

Samsung ftw

Samtb · Mar 12, 2013, 05:06 AM

Looks like its almost universally Samsung.

0dev · Mar 12, 2013, 06:59 AM

Samsung have pretty much cornered the TV market because they're one of very few companies that actually make their own panels, and they make them in sizeable bulk because component manufacture is a massive part of Samsung's overall business. If you make all the main components for your consumer products it stands to reason you can deliver a quality product with fewer costs, since no third party is making an extra profit from selling you the LCD panels and other stuff, so they can sell the same quality of product for less money compared to most other TV manufacturers and still turn a profit, something competing TV makers are having a hard time doing these days.

I do think Sony TVs are awesome if only for their smart TV functionality. IMHO Sony's TV software is superior to Samsung's. But to a degree with the extra cost of a Sony? Especially considering you can just plug a cheap box into a dumb TV anyway? Not really if I'm honest.

I think we can all pretty much agree you can't go wrong with a Samsung.

maflynn · Mar 12, 2013, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by 0dev

Samsung have pretty much cornered the TV market
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I do think Sony TVs are awesome

Back in the day, American TV makers had the best TVs (at least for us in the US). What happened?? Japanese electronic companies were able to make the same if not better quality TVs for less.

Right now, Samsung is able to do the same thing. Japanese electronic companies are struggling because their TVs are just too expensive, where as Samsung provides a great TV for less.

I love Sony TVs but I'm getting more TV for less with my Samsung.

jumpmandds · Mar 12, 2013, 07:06 AM

I used to buy Sonys all the time but a after buying my new Samsung smart led I don't think I will buy another brand they are the kings in that department to me

0dev · Mar 12, 2013, 07:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by maflynn

Back in the day, American TV makers had the best TVs (at least for us in the US). What happened?? Japanese electronic companies were able to make the same if not better quality TVs for less.

Right now, Samsung is able to do the same thing. Japanese electronic companies are struggling because their TVs are just too expensive, where as Samsung provides a great TV for less.

I love Sony TVs but I'm getting more TV for less with my Samsung.

It's all in production. As I explained, Samsung is one of very few companies in the TV market that actually makes its own panels, that alone gives them a massive edge.

Sony is struggling in general right now, a sad sight considering they used to be the king of the electronics market, but that's just how the market works: things change. Samsung is the next big player right now and in a decade or two it'll probably be someone else.

maflynn · Mar 12, 2013, 07:12 AM

I agree completely, but Sony's plight is mirroring those of the American TV maker. The difference between American TV makers of the past and Sony, is that Sony is more of conglomerate producing more then TVs. I hope they and the other Japanese electronic companies turn things around.

eric/ · Mar 12, 2013, 07:18 AM

Samsung is where it's at. I'm beginning to warm up to Vizio though, partly because it's an American company, and I've heard good stuff about the TVs, even though my initial perception was that it was a Wal-Mart brand.

acearchie · 07:33 AM

Since no budget is mentioned I highly recommend this:

Macman45 · Mar 12, 2013, 07:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 0dev

Sony is always very good but they cost a fortune.

Currently I have a Samsung and I find it hard to fault it. Considering how little I paid for it and what I got for the money I think it's brilliant.

Sony Bravia 3D, but as posted, they cost...Unless you get a bargain...I have a new Toshiba in the bedroom...BOth are LCD's..Nothing wrong with the Toshiba, and it won't break the bank. The Sony is 3D, but I did get a good deal..List at the time of purchase was<£1K

I wouldn't have paid that much but got a deal...It really pays to shop around with TV's..Narrow it down to a couple you have seen in the store and like, then shop around..Prices vary wildly.

simsaladimbamba · Mar 12, 2013, 07:29 AM

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Originally Posted by acearchie

Since no budget is mentioned I highly recommend this:

YouTube: video

That is quite some neat TV, though it requires 5.3 kW of power and while it claims to be a High Resolution Retina display with 725,000 LEDs, the actual resolution seems nowhere to be found.

0dev · Mar 12, 2013, 07:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Macman45

Sony Bravia 3D, but as posted, they cost...Unless you get a bargain...I have a new Toshiba in the bedroom...BOth are LCD's..Nothing wrong with the Toshiba, and it won't break the bank. The Sony is 3D, but I did get a good deal..List at the time of purchase was<£1K

I wouldn't have paid that much but got a deal...It really pays to shop around with TV's..Narrow it down to a couple you have seen in the store and like, then shop around..Prices vary wildly.

Always buy your TVs from John Lewis! If you can find another store that sells the same model for less they will match that price and they give you a five year warranty on all TVs! So shop around, find a lower price, show it to John Lewis, and enjoy

acearchie · Mar 12, 2013, 07:38 AM

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Originally Posted by simsaladimbamba

That is quite some neat TV, though it requires 5.3 kW of power and while it claims to be a High Resolution Retina display with 725,000 LEDs, the actual resolution seems nowhere to be found.

The resolution will work out less than 720p HD! 1080p HD is over 2 million pixels and 720p is over 920,000. I guess it is waterproof but it already seems a bit dated especially for the asking price!

spencers · Mar 12, 2013, 09:09 AM

Sharp Aquos Quattron. Love it.

Mar 11, 2013, 01:41 PM	#1
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maflynn Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston	Lack of specifics (size, type - plasma, lcd, budget) in your post means I'll just take a stab. You cannot go wrong with Samsung __________________ I know that I know nothing ~ Socrates
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Jessica Lares macrumors 68030 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Near Dallas, Texas, USA	We have a 32" Magnavox in the living room. I think it was less than $500? (we can't afford a $1,000 one anyway ) We've had it for about 7 years now. Picture looks great. I have a 16" Vizio in my room. $140 for that one. Nice picture, horrible viewing angles. __________________  Have You Hugged Your Mac Today? Daily Expressions \| Power Mac G5 \| Late 2011 13" MacBook Pro \| iPod Nano (7G) \| iPod Shuffle (2012) \| iPad Mini
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wordoflife macrumors 604 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Republic City, URN.	I've always liked our Samsung TVs. But really, they're all pretty good. Just see what features you want and how much you want to pay. We could've gotten more features and saved money if we went with a Vizio - they are pretty decent these days. __________________ "When we hit our lowest point, we are open to the greatest change."
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0dev macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1	Sony is always very good but they cost a fortune. Currently I have a Samsung and I find it hard to fault it. Considering how little I paid for it and what I got for the money I think it's brilliant.
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lwood1 macrumors regular Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SoCal	Samsung ftw __________________ Mini 2.7, 22", iPhone 5, iPad, Apple TV
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Samtb Thread Starter macrumors 6502a Join Date: Jan 2013	Looks like its almost universally Samsung.
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0dev macrumors 68040 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: 127.0.0.1	Samsung have pretty much cornered the TV market because they're one of very few companies that actually make their own panels, and they make them in sizeable bulk because component manufacture is a massive part of Samsung's overall business. If you make all the main components for your consumer products it stands to reason you can deliver a quality product with fewer costs, since no third party is making an extra profit from selling you the LCD panels and other stuff, so they can sell the same quality of product for less money compared to most other TV manufacturers and still turn a profit, something competing TV makers are having a hard time doing these days. I do think Sony TVs are awesome if only for their smart TV functionality. IMHO Sony's TV software is superior to Samsung's. But to a degree with the extra cost of a Sony? Especially considering you can just plug a cheap box into a dumb TV anyway? Not really if I'm honest. I think we can all pretty much agree you can't go wrong with a Samsung.
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jumpmandds macrumors regular Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Ohio	I used to buy Sonys all the time but a after buying my new Samsung smart led I don't think I will buy another brand they are the kings in that department to me
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maflynn Demi-God (Moderator) Join Date: May 2009 Location: Boston	I agree completely, but Sony's plight is mirroring those of the American TV maker. The difference between American TV makers of the past and Sony, is that Sony is more of conglomerate producing more then TVs. I hope they and the other Japanese electronic companies turn things around. __________________ I know that I know nothing ~ Socrates
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eric/ In Time-Out Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Ohio, United States	Samsung is where it's at. I'm beginning to warm up to Vizio though, partly because it's an American company, and I've heard good stuff about the TVs, even though my initial perception was that it was a Wal-Mart brand.
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