10-15-2020, 04:21 PM
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#241
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
That was an excellent tutorial to help me understand the technology. It says little to compare brands.
I’m looking at Samsung, LG, and Sony. Sony used to be a top-rated set but is that still the case? I understand that LG and Samsung are both rated high? Any recommendations between those brands? I’m leaning toward Samsung but the guy in that video likes LG.
Price isn’t a huge deal to me although I don’t want to spend a fortune as this will be our No. 2 TV (basement, mostly for my use).
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I used to be a huge Samsung guy, never bought anything else. Then I got a decent deal on the LG OLED B6 a few years back and have nothing but positive things to say about LG. But I also have heard good things about the Sony XBR's, Samsung QLED's and the new TCL mini-led QLED. I was trumpeting the new Vizio OLED's earlier in this thread but stupid Vizio has pulled out of Canada for some dumb reason.
I guess it really depends on what you prefer at your desired price range.
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10-15-2020, 04:47 PM
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#242
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#1 Goaltender
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
That was an excellent tutorial to help me understand the technology. It says little to compare brands.
I’m looking at Samsung, LG, and Sony. Sony used to be a top-rated set but is that still the case? I understand that LG and Samsung are both rated high? Any recommendations between those brands? I’m leaning toward Samsung but the guy in that video likes LG.
Price isn’t a huge deal to me although I don’t want to spend a fortune as this will be our No. 2 TV (basement, mostly for my use).
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Rtings.com is an excellent site to compare brands and they have reviews. Personally I recently bought the Sony Xbr65900h. I believe the 55" version is around 1200 right now. Its an LED and a great choice if you are considering one of the new gaming systems now or in the future. I also have the XBR65X900F from a couple years ago in another room. And 2 old Sony LCD's that are well over 10 years old that still work great. As a brand for TV's. Sony is still one of the best imo.
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10-15-2020, 08:28 PM
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#243
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Franchise Player
Join Date: May 2002
Location: Virginia
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Quote:
Originally Posted by MoneyGuy
That was an excellent tutorial to help me understand the technology. It says little to compare brands.
I’m looking at Samsung, LG, and Sony. Sony used to be a top-rated set but is that still the case? I understand that LG and Samsung are both rated high? Any recommendations between those brands? I’m leaning toward Samsung but the guy in that video likes LG.
Price isn’t a huge deal to me although I don’t want to spend a fortune as this will be our No. 2 TV (basement, mostly for my use).
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OLED is a level above anything else, and Sony and LG are the only available choices, I think. If that's too pricey, then Samsung or TCL seem to be the preferred brands at the moment.
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10-15-2020, 09:39 PM
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#244
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wins 10 internets
Join Date: Feb 2006
Location: slightly to the left
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I just bought the Hisense Q9G 65' for $900, IMO it's the best bang for your buck right now alongside TCL. The main difference between the two is Android TV on Hisense and Roku on TCL, I prefer Android so that's why I went that way. Picture quality is fantastic, and it has no issues playing big 4K movies from my Plex server, even over wifi
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10-15-2020, 09:56 PM
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#245
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Crash and Bang Winger
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Nvm
Last edited by Deviaant; 10-16-2020 at 06:43 AM.
Reason: Felt like I was bragging
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10-16-2020, 08:18 AM
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#246
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Kelowna, BC
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I picked this TV up 6 months ago and it's on sale again. Picture quality is unreal, I would recommend this to anyone looking for a higher quality 4k tv.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...cxpua/14516295
OLED55CXPUA on for 1999.99
OLED65CXPUA on for 2899.99
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10-21-2020, 01:25 AM
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#247
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Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Nanaimo
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Originally Posted by Erick Estrada
I personally wouldn't buy a display model as they are on all day for who knows how many days usually on some vivid demo setting but if Costco warranties it like a new one it may not be a bad deal.
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I ALWAYS get the floor model. They do always cover it with regular warranty. A typical LED in a T.V is 80,000 lamp hours on average. The t.v doesn't stay on 24/7 usually just when the store is open.
So for example I'll use my current t.v .
They do keep records of when a t.v model gets put onto the floor and year of model etc etc thats how they determine the price. Mine was on the floor for 8 months for 15 hours a day so roughly 3,600 hours of use. I got this t.v that was almost 2000 bucks ( 50 inch) for 680 plus tax . That was in 2017. Its 4k , lg trumotion 240,120hz native led etc etc. Full warranty plus I *did* poney up for an extra 50 bucks for 5 year extended warranty because I did get paronoid that it was a floor model but w/e I still think made out like a bandit.
Tech prices obviously drop quickly. Even now tho I still in the long run got a smoking deal becaise to can get that same t.v now for around 900 bucks . So I got the same t.v 3 years earlier and still got it at a better deal than new now.
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10-26-2020, 11:43 PM
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#248
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Franchise Player
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Going shopping tomorrow. I’ll see if I come home with a new set.
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10-27-2020, 03:09 PM
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#249
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Franchise Player
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Bought a Sony 55X800H. Thank you, everyone, for the advice.
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10-27-2020, 06:17 PM
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#250
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Franchise Player
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Is it actually the case that there are no more Vizios being sold in Canada? I'm considering grabbing a refurbished one.
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10-28-2020, 02:44 PM
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#251
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First Line Centre
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Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Is it actually the case that there are no more Vizios being sold in Canada? I'm considering grabbing a refurbished one.
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As far as I can tell this is the case. I can not find a Canadian retailer selling any of Vizio's new 2021 TV's.
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10-30-2020, 06:29 AM
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#252
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Threadkiller
Join Date: Oct 2003
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All, I am in the market for a 75-80" TV.
Hoping to get something on Black Friday or even Boxing Day, but in the meantime, if there are any deals out there or brands/models you recommend, I'd love to hear them! Any good bang-for-you-buck deals out there?
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10-30-2020, 08:39 AM
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#253
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Backup Goalie
Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Kelowna, BC
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These guys (Kelowna based company) have some really good Black Friday protected deals:
https://www.andreselectronicexperts.com/en/cp-flye
The closest one in the flyer to your spec is the Sony here, but its worth checking out the rest of their site.
Sony XBR-85X800H 85" 2499 (800 off)
My favorite tv now is also on sale
55" LG OLED CX 1898
65" LG OLED CX 2598
55" LG OLED BX 1698
65" LG OLED BX 2398
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10-30-2020, 08:40 AM
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#254
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Franchise Player
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Originally Posted by doublej_23
These guys (Kelowna based company) have some really good Black Friday protected deals:
https://www.andreselectronicexperts.com/en/cp-flye
The closest one in the flyer to your spec is the Sony here, but its worth checking out the rest of their site.
Sony XBR-85X800H 85" 2499 (800 off)
My favorite tv now is also on sale
55" LG OLED CX 1898
65" LG OLED CX 2598
55" LG OLED BX 1698
65" LG OLED BX 2398
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It's funny that the 48" costs more than the 55". I get it but wish it were not so.
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10-30-2020, 10:49 AM
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#255
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Oct 2006
Location: San Fernando Valley
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CorsiHockeyLeague
Is it actually the case that there are no more Vizios being sold in Canada? I'm considering grabbing a refurbished one.
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They pulled out in the summer. Apparently they weren't selling enough units to warrant the expense of bringing the TV's to Canada to sell at small margins with the extra expenses of Canada specific documentation and English/French packaging, etc. The added sales slump of the pandemic kind of sealed the deal. I was kind of surprised as I thought they were doing well up here as I own a Vizio and know several people that also own them.
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10-30-2020, 10:58 AM
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#256
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Franchise Player
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Yeah that's disappointing. It's pretty much the only non OLED I would buy and I doubt I'll ever be able to justify the cost of one of the larger OLEDs. Meanwhile I can go get a 75" p series for 1500 bucks.
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11-01-2020, 01:51 PM
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#257
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Powerplay Quarterback
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Looking for 65” with the bells and whistles for around 1100-1500. Any chance something comparable to a Vizio set is available?
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11-01-2020, 03:22 PM
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#258
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Celebrated Square Root Day
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Originally Posted by LIP MAN
Looking for 65” with the bells and whistles for around 1100-1500. Any chance something comparable to a Vizio set is available?
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Yep, this is likely the best option in that range. TCL 6 series, this years model is a QLED. Amazing TV's for the price.
https://www.bestbuy.ca/en-ca/product...35-ca/14671246
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11-02-2020, 09:52 AM
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#259
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Not sure
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How do you guys transport these large TV's home? I have a truck but have read laying them down flat isn't good for them?
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11-02-2020, 10:00 AM
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#260
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Franchise Player
Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Calgary
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OK need some CP help.
Won a contest at work, get a TV from Amazon Prime cost of TV has to be no more than ~$660
Suggestions for a great value set? Looking 50-55"
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