Comments on: JLP Needs Your Advice: Buying a TV

By: Modella Bella

Modella Bella — Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:13:17 +0000

Buy both!
Then you can watch one and your husband can watch the other!
Since your mindless salespeople blogging for the purpose of advertising, who really cares?

By: Florence Mills

Florence Mills — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 05:12:41 +0000

LCD TVs are lightweight but i do not like its low contrast and muted colors’`~

By: Kyle Bailey

Kyle Bailey — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 06:40:28 +0000

LCD TVs are having some massive price drops. pretty soon those big 32′ screens will be dirt cheap.~,`

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Sun, 04 Oct 2009 00:48:12 +0000

[...] comment on jlp needs your advice: buying a tv by dick – i choose the lnt5281 over the pioneer kuro (best tv ever period) which i can see has a better picture by maybe 10-15%, because of power consumption and possible burn in with plasmas (play games). the 81 series was the best for my needs. … [...]

By: Dick

Dick — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:37:49 +0000

I choose the LNT5281 over the pioneer kuro (best TV ever period) which i can see has a better picture by maybe 10-15%, because of power consumption and possible burn in with plasmas (play games). The 81 series was the best for my needs. Glad I bought it cause dont think they make them anymore. Sorry bout the long posts but tired or reading post from people telling him to go buy a no name brand tv. Buy whats in your budget and what fits your needs best, use your eyes if you cant tell the diff buy the cheapest one, if you can buy the best that you can afford. You get what you pay for, theres a reason why they are $5000. Do your research people.

By: Dick

Dick — Wed, 08 Oct 2008 20:20:39 +0000

The way I see it—
I am one of the people who can see the difference, as a generalization plasmas look better then lcds, lcds will draw less power then plasmas and run cooler. lcd no burn in, plasmas maybe? 1080p is a virtual standard theses days brung in by the ps3(blu-ray) if you don’t plan on getting ps3(bluray) 720p is fine for hdtv viewing. With bluray the picture is amazing and noticeable go to a dedicated hifi store and ask them to demo the best they have for you… The sound on bluray using the new sound formats with a reciever capable of processing is also much better but the jump in picture is more noticable then the jump in sound quality. Buying a tv is like buying a car could you could buy a Ferrari to go place to place or buy a Ford Fiesta both will probly take you where you want to go but one will probably leave you breathless while the other will be a humdrum ride.

By: Chris

Chris — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 16:47:29 +0000

I see a lot about LCD and Plasma but not a lot about DLP I am thinking about a DLP does anyone know anything about them

By: hutch

hutch — Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:58:10 +0000

the main difference is the 5271 is using 120mhz processing, fairly new technology as opposed to the old 60hz. It basically helps get rid of ghosting effects in sports and fast movements that are common on lcds. If you ask at bestbuy the tv should have a demo of it, it is quite noticeable and very worth the money in my opinion.

By: Pat McGill

Pat McGill — Fri, 30 Nov 2007 13:47:24 +0000

Ok, I see a lot of passion on this issue. Let me start by saying I’ve done at least a half dozen in store comparisons, scoured the web and research pages. I bought the Samsung and LOVE it. There is VERY LITTLE in the way of reviews on the 5271 to date. The AVS forum has a very detailed thread and comparison with the Sony which you may want to read.

1) In my opinion the Samsung looked better in store than the Sony or other TV’s. Saw it hooked up to a blue ray and it was stunningly real.

2) The Consumer Reports (magazine..don’t know about on-line)
has NOT reviewed the 5271 yet (11/30/07). So keep that in mind when someone talks about the magazine and this TFV.

3) Personally, I CAN see the difference between 720 and 1080 and with HD cable and movies (blu-ray and HAD) coming out it is the wave of the future and I”d updgrade to 1080 because you’ll likely keep this TV for years.

4) Some people have said the screen on this TV is too reflective. Not been my experience. I have a bright window next to the TV and not a problem.

5) LCD v. Plasma…..much is personal preference but Plasmas do get burn in with those little logos so beware if you watch channels with the logos in the corner (food channel..some sports etc.)

Had the Samsung 2 months now…ABSOLUTELY LOVE IT.
Have fun and good luck!

By: Truk

Truk — Mon, 05 Nov 2007 05:26:33 +0000

It seems to me one of the question you asked and never got a very good response was concerning Samsungs smart led (or something like that). This is a relatively new feature for LCD screens. Most high-end laptops are going in this direction. There are a few distinct advantages that make Buying this Samsung a smart move. LCD that don’t use LED backlight use CCFL (cold-cathode fluorescent ) these are already being banned in European landfills because they contain a lot of mercury and other heavy metals. So lets say that you are not environmentally concerned enough to spend extra for your TV, what is the advantage to LED’s ? Much more even backlighting. Second, LED use much less energy (esspecially on start-up) and run cooler than CCFL. Third LED backlight LCD TVs weigh much less than the equivalent CCFL LCD.
Lastly, don’t be dissuaded by all those telling you that $5000 is too much, get a 720p, get a Visio etc. I am sure THEY can’t see the difference. But the only thing you need to do to convince yourself that you are spending your money wisely is view the Samsung with a Blu-Ray player and the movie Stargate. You will feel you are watching the movie through a window rather than on a TV.
There will alway be room in the world for VIzio and Walmart, just not in your front room. Good Luck