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Picking a TV need advice

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cjgncjgn
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Trying to decide between the 60" 240 hz 3d sharp aquos quattron or the 70" 120 hz no 3d no quattron. I play a lot of games, nhl 12, cod, battlefield mainly will be attaching it to a vsx-53 av reciever, infinity speakers with an htpc, Xbox, And hi def cable box... Debating buying a ps3 as a 3d blu rayplayer I Also watch a lot of hockey Is 3d worth it? Is 240 hz worth it? Or should I go for the 70? Any advice would be very much appreciated
Jan 30 2012 2:14PM
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Basement.
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high refresh rates kind of suck for movies/tv, it gives everything that "soap opera effect", where shit looks ultra-realistic to the point of it looking like it was shot with a handy-cam or some shit. look it up.
Jan 30 2012 2:15PM
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iSmokeweed
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this. it makes movies real shitty to watch.


Jan 30 2012 2:23PM
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cjgncjgn
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So i'm gathering you both feel the 70"? I have been told it makes a big diff for games and sports (the 240) but I am not sure if this is true. Does anyone find 3d worthwhile at all? Leaning towards the 70 at this point
Jan 30 2012 3:44PM
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ryano
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Samsung LED. Best tv out there. Forgot the actual model name..
Jan 30 2012 3:55PM
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ryano
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also, personally, i hate 3D.. its stupid. who wants to have to wear glasses while watching tv or playing video games.
Jan 30 2012 3:57PM
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Banane.
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Go for the 70'' , you'll be fine whit the 120hz. For me, i hate 3d tv.
Jan 30 2012 4:00PM
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geteducated
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not convinced on led over lcd yet.
Jan 30 2012 4:14PM
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bdowning
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Quality in order

1. Samsung

2. LG

3. Sharp, Sony

Try to get yourself one of the first 2 honestly, they're quality is exponentially better. Especially Samsung.

Jan 30 2012 4:21PM
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rudager
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This. We got a 46". I can't remember the name either. And it's LED backlit. No such thing as an LED tv. 3D is television will take a while to take off, plus you'll never get full 1080p television shows, so don't let that be a choice factor (if anyone ever thinks about it)
Jan 30 2012 4:25PM
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CHR[]NIC
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This is a tough question
Jan 30 2012 4:41PM
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cjgncjgn
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bump
Jan 31 2012 2:39AM
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ryano
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superior quality of picture.
clean crisp picture
thinnest tv's ever
lightest tv's
samsungs screens are quality
the trim around the screen is so minimal its like its not even there.

to me, there's nothing that LCD tops over LED.
Jan 31 2012 2:44AM
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cjgncjgn
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thanks for the advice man!

so i think i will go for the 70" rather have the size... any thoughts on quattron or is that as gimmicky as it sounds.

looking at either http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/sharp-sharp-aquos-70-1080p-120hz-led-smart-tv-lc70le632u-lc70le632u/10181370.aspx?path=6d3c1d024f838084837b96ce5b08d0f4en02

or
http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/sharp-sharp-aquos-quattron-70-1080p-120hz-led-smart-tv-lc70le732u-lc70le732u/10166990.aspx?path=031e1739d05533744b960f772c2f7670en02

or

http://www.bestbuy.ca/en-CA/product/samsung-samsung-60-1080p-120hz-led-smart-tv-un60d6000-un60d6000sfxzc/10171508.aspx?path=51d1697195c3d28a539d93773eac1135en02


and it seems to be a general agreement that 240 hz is total bullshit and not going to make a difference for when i watch hockey sports games etc.
Jan 31 2012 11:32AM
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geteducated
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you might as well see what costco offers and see if the price difference is the amount of a membership. after the membership price you might not make any savings, but in the long term you will with groceries.
Jan 31 2012 7:18PM
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Mr_Hyde
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All my friends told me to get Samsung, there big into games too. But I wouldt buy 3D, in 3 Mo's it will be opposite!! And a year from now they won't even need glasses, just IMO. But I'm really happy with mine, I bought 2 32in samsungs for my parents, living room and one for there bedroom. Hope this helps any
Jan 31 2012 7:34PM
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