Plasma, LED, 3D LED, 4K LED, 65" to 75", Smart or Not Smart.....:sigh:
The choices are mind boggling what with all the specifications and options available on this type but not that type, CMR/refresh rates, internet capable vs. straight monitor, etc...
If I wasn't so "anal"ytical it would be easier, right? :scratch2:
So I thought I'd throw it out to all my fellow AK'rs for a bit of input if you are willing to do so.
Let's assume I know nothing about the TV's. My usage is primarily:
1. Standard Comcast feed.
2. BluRay via Oppo BDP-95
3. Netflix & Vudu movies via streaming through the Oppo.
My thoughts:
1. I don't need a "Smart" TV as I can stream now via the Oppo. I can also view the Internet if I want using a feed from my server. Any other benefits to a "Smart" TV you think are important to consider?
2. 4K kind of appeals as more and more of that content is coming in via Netflix & Comcast so there's a "future proofing" aspect to that. I just don't think that the 4K content being brought to us at this point is truly 4K unless you have a separate server, such as the Sony box. Some makers tout that a 4K unit upconverts standard feeds but I'm not so sure that's a good thing or not. So, 4K or no?
3. What are your preferences in TV's, plasma vs. LED? I know plasma is being phased out and that 65" is about the max available anymore. The LED TV's seem to have made great strides in black levels and refresh rates recently.
So as I wend my way through this technical minefield I know your experiences, input and decisions would be very helpful and most welcome!
The choices are mind boggling what with all the specifications and options available on this type but not that type, CMR/refresh rates, internet capable vs. straight monitor, etc...
If I wasn't so "anal"ytical it would be easier, right? :scratch2:
So I thought I'd throw it out to all my fellow AK'rs for a bit of input if you are willing to do so.
Let's assume I know nothing about the TV's. My usage is primarily:
1. Standard Comcast feed.
2. BluRay via Oppo BDP-95
3. Netflix & Vudu movies via streaming through the Oppo.
My thoughts:
1. I don't need a "Smart" TV as I can stream now via the Oppo. I can also view the Internet if I want using a feed from my server. Any other benefits to a "Smart" TV you think are important to consider?
2. 4K kind of appeals as more and more of that content is coming in via Netflix & Comcast so there's a "future proofing" aspect to that. I just don't think that the 4K content being brought to us at this point is truly 4K unless you have a separate server, such as the Sony box. Some makers tout that a 4K unit upconverts standard feeds but I'm not so sure that's a good thing or not. So, 4K or no?
3. What are your preferences in TV's, plasma vs. LED? I know plasma is being phased out and that 65" is about the max available anymore. The LED TV's seem to have made great strides in black levels and refresh rates recently.
So as I wend my way through this technical minefield I know your experiences, input and decisions would be very helpful and most welcome!