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HDTV Owners: What would it take to make you upgrade your TV?

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Noshino

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For me at least it would have to be a combination of 4 different things:

- Quality
Resolution, contrast ratio, refresh rate, response time, viewing angles, etc
- Design
The overall look of the screen, stand, remote control, and UI.
- Features
Ports (USB, HDMI, Media Readers, etc), applications (Pandora, Netflix, Android, etc) and such
- Price
Is it within my budget? if outside, does it really do enough for me to save more to acquire it?
 
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Lagspike_exe

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Next gen consoles. I have a 32" 720p 2008 Samsung LCD that's perfectly OK for this gen's (sub)720p games, but I'll definitely upgrade for next gen.
 
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negreenfield

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SimleuqiR said:
2K? You don't need to spend that much to get better technology.
I change my TV every 5 to 6 years, and I wait for for the current year models to go down in price.

I just bought a Panasonic Viera 1080p IPS LCD LED 42" incher (2011 model), under 500 dollars.
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Well it's a 60 inch, I'm not going any smaller and it would have to be significantly better so that puts it in the $2k and up range.
 
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tapedeck

Do I win a prize for talking about my penis on the Internet???
I have a 50" Panny G10 and I fucking love it. For me its definitely gonna be at least two years before anything comes out I can justify spending money on. Id need glasses free 3D, no input lag, and some kind of quantum leap in picture quality...so yeah.
 
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Pctx

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The older I get the cheaper I get. Having a G25 42" Panny Plasma until it dies. By that time, most everything OLED or CLED will be sorted and stuff should be cheap.

I suppose the only other thing would be water falling my 42" to the bedroom and getting a new living room set but I don't see that happening.
 
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FLEABttn

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A combination of the right time, right price, and right black levels. I got a 42 inch LG LCD in 2008 that's not too bad and was the right size for our apartment. Now I have a house and 42 inches is too small and the blacks are pretty bad. I figure an affordable OLED is probably years away so I could see myself getting a 55 or 60 inch plasma before then.
 
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SpecX

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Money. We currently have a 52", but I want a newer model with a nicer bezel since ours is going on 3 years old. Our plan is to probably get a 55" this year and move the 52" to the bedroom. It's painful going from the big screen to our 19" in the bedroom.
 
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marcurius

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jmdajr said:
it would have to break
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Well, I'd probably get a slightly bigger one if I moved to a larger apartment, as 32" is as big as I can comfortably have in my living room. But I'd bet the TV breaks before that happens.

Other than that I don't really watch TV enough to warrant a new purchase. I'm also apparently really tolerant of all sorts of lag, black levels, color accuracy etc, as I honestly don't notice much of a difference between my cheap Samsung and more expensive TVs.

Don't give a rats ass about "smart TVs" or whatever they're labeled.
 
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Takuya

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Upgrade every 2 years to whatever's newest. Kind of like my policy to replace my computer every 2-3 years or so, regardless if it works well or not.
 
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AngryMoth

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jmdajr said:
it would have to break
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This. I have a 1080p toshiba from 2008 which I'm very happy with. I hate 3D, and I can't image there will be much 2k content any time soon. I haven't seen OLED but there's no may it could be so good that I would buy a new tv within the next 5 years. I will always choose a new laptop or a new smartphone over a new tv.
 
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alphaNoid

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My existing TV to break. I'm not falling for any of this shit to trick me into upgrading when there is no standard to move up to. Right now the standard is 1080p and its going to remain that way for a very, VERY long time.

When my TV breaks I'll buy the best bang for the buck device out there, rinse repeat.
 
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mj1108

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Mine would have to die.

I got my 46" tv just over 2 years ago and still love it. Replacing it has so far never crossed my mind at all.
 
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LyleLanley

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I kind of want an obnoxiously big tv like one of those sharp 70 or 80 inch LCDs, but they are a bit too expensive at the moment.
 
The Main Event

The Main Event

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Upgraded to a Sony 60" 3D LED early last year. The only thing that bothers me with my set is the clouding (edge-lit). However it isn't much noticeable after some tweaking. The set has amazing PQ.

I'm definitely interested in 3D OLED, but how much better it is I'll have to see it in person first. I'll probably look into it once 4K OLED becomes affordable, and we're still many years up until that point.
 
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LazyLoki

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Money. I currently hav an 42" 1080p TV, but it kinda sucks. It's a no-name brand and was dirt cheap (for the size and time) and severly lacks in features like connectivity.

I'd probably buy a Samsung top of the line LED of the same size, nothing fancy.
 
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LyleLanley said:
I kind of want an obnoxiously big tv like one of those sharp 70 or 80 inch LCDs, but they are a bit too expensive at the moment.
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If I could get some ludicrously bigger TV than my current 52 inch model from a reputable compnay for under $2K, I'd probably bite. I'd actually be worried that at current resolutions I'd be able to notice picture quality issues, though.

Would have to see one in person running a clean 1080p video.
 
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Attackthebase

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RubxQub said:
If I could get some ludicrously bigger TV than my current 52 inch model from a reputable compnay for under $2K, I'd probably bite. I'd actually be worried that at current resolutions I'd be able to notice picture quality issues, though.

Would have to see one in person running a clean 1080p video.
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Constantly check Slickdeals. I know I've seen at least 62' 3D HDTV selling for under 2k using that site.
 
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The_Darkest_Red

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I have a 50" Panasonic G20 and I don't have any intentions of replacing it at any point in the near future. I don't care about 3D and I don't care about apps or any of that online junk (even though the G20 has some of that). For me to upgrade there would have to be a TV with the following features:

- Noticeably better picture than my current set, particularly in terms of resolution (would probably require a new technology for the jump to be significant enough for me to care).
- Reasonably low price for a + 50" set, something in the range of $1000 - $1500.
- Minimal input lag (this is a huge one for me).

So yeah, I think I'll be set for quite some time.
 
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LyleLanley

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RubxQub said:
If I could get some ludicrously bigger TV than my current 52 inch model from a reputable compnay for under $2K, I'd probably bite. I'd actually be worried that at current resolutions I'd be able to notice picture quality issues, though.

Would have to see one in person running a clean 1080p video.
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http://www.amazon.com/dp/B004OCW9B8/?tag=neogaf0e-20

Sharp 70" LCD for $2800, down from its original price of $3500+ Not quite $2000, but they're getting there.
 
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Smokey

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I already have one of the highest-end TVs from 2011...Samsung D8000 55'' LED. It pretty much has everything in it. 240hz, 3D, Apps etc etc. Practically no bezel. Stylish. It really is a beast of a set...it just uses LED lol

This TV cost me a pretty penny. I shouldn't have to buy another TV for years...yet I also had a Sony HMZ-T1 OLED headset before I sold it...and that tech is amazing. OLED is the truth, and after viewing material on that headset it was the best picture and 3D I have ever experienced.

I think that will be my next upgrade. OLED in 55''+. If you think I'm exaggerating the PQ on that Sony headset see if you can find one somewhere and try it out. It's crazy.
 
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Loki

Count of Concision
I'd upgrade when it makes financial sense to do so. Tech is being pushed on us too fast, and occupying the same price space, deflating the price of tech that was state of the art just a year ago. I paid $2200 (with tax) for my 55" Samsung 120 Hz LCD less than two years ago, and that was ON SALE during Black Friday weekend (it would have been ~2800 with tax, ~$2600 list price). Now, it probably sells for less than $1400 - the depreciation on these TV's is insane. As a consumer, it turns me off from considering purchasing an upgrade. I'll upgrade when I feel that I've gotten $2200 of value out of it, or when compelled to do so by some other technology.
 
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lethial

Reeeeeeee
I have a samsung 50" 1080p plasma. Few years old now. Would need more features then 3d to warrant an upgrade.
 
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LyleLanley

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Loki said:
I'd upgrade when it makes financial sense to do so. Tech is being pushed on us too fast, and occupying the same price space, deflating the price of tech that was state of the art just a year ago. I paid $2200 (with tax) for my 55" Samsung 120 Hz LCD less than two years ago, and that was ON SALE during Black Friday weekend (it would have been ~2800 with tax, ~$2600 list price). Now, it probably sells for less than $1400 - the depreciation on these TV's is insane. As a consumer, it turns me off from considering purchasing an upgrade. I'll upgrade when I feel that I've gotten $2200 of value out of it, or when compelled to do so by some other technology.
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This will never change and that's why it makes more sense to buy a TV from the previous year. The difference in price between a year old TV and a cutting edge one is usually pretty huge, whereas the picture quality almost never matches up to the price difference.
 
Gameboy415

Gameboy415

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I'm currently in the process of replacing my defective rear-projection TV (it has an optical block issue that makes everything green/yellow) with a 3D LED TV, thanks to Sony.

I'm sure that'll tide me over for the foreseeable future, but I also have my godlike XBR960 in my game room that has yet to be surpassed in picture quality, in my opinion.
 
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BruceLeeRoy

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I've had my HD set for 6 years and haven't felt the least bit tempted till I saw the latest OLED stuff. Think next year I am all over that.
 
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-COOLIO-

The Everyman
ive learned to adopt a "its good enough for me" mentality with comsumer electronics. if you think about it. 47 inch 1080p LCD televisions are pretty amazing considering what we had for the first 15 years of my life, it still wows me when i use it
 
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Seanspeed

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I've got a 42" Samsung plasma, 720p. I'm still fairly happy with it and I'd like to see where technology is going before upgrading.

Once more products produce native 1080p, I'll get a bit more interested, but for the most part, 720p is perfectly adequate for me.

I'd like to see if the 3D thing ever takes off. I'm a big fan of 3D and dont fathom how people can say added depth perception is just a 'gimmick'. I'm just not a fan of the glasses and the price at the moment.

I still haven't seen an OLED screen in person, so thats another thing I'd look at. I certainly wont go plasma again, though. It looks great at night, but with my bright living room, during the day it can be hard to see. I can do without the concerns about imagine retention and all that, too.

I also wont get anything less than 50". If I'm gonna step up, its gonna be something I plan on having for quite a while, so I'd like it to be a proper step up. My current living room is pretty big, so even my 42" doesn't look that big from across the room(and no, I cant just move the couch forward or the TV closer). Anyways, 50" sets are still pretty expensive, so again, I'm gonna wait for prices to drop further before I can justify upgrading.

It'll probably be about two years til I get a new centerpiece TV. I do need a TV for my bedroom, though, but that will probably just be a basic 32" 720p LCD set I find for cheap(maybe even used).
 
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Fenderputty

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I've got a 55" 1080P Panny Plasma 3D TV and another 46" 1080P LCD TV. One in my main room and another in my bedroom. There's no need for another TV for some time.

Maybe if I get another house and have more rooms? Other then that, I need 10 years to pass and a bunch of cool tech to come out with bigger screens and better resolutions.
 
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DasRaven

Member
I have 3 in the house:
MY10 21" 720p CCFL with integrated DVD for the kid
MY11 40" 1080p EdgeLED for the bedroom (replaced a 42" 720p RearProj)
MY08 46" 1080p LocalDimLED for the living room/theater/gamespace

In 2014, I'll replace the 46" with a 60" OLED assuming the tech is mature by then or a 100" 4k projector/screen if not.

I'm saving for a solar panel install right now, so all theater purchases are held until it is done.
 
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Vanillalite

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I have a 47" Samsung LED 1080p model, and it's perfectly fine for me. No reason to upgrade anytime soon. Only way I'd upgrade if I moved into a new place that had such a large room it just screamed crazy big tv so I might just get a new one, and then I'd slide my Sammy into another room.

Still in general TV companies are screwed because if you have a 40" + 1080p model I see virtually no reason for the masses to need to upgrade. No amount of hertz or 3d will push most people over the edge either until their current tv breaks or something. Losing proposition.
 
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captmcblack

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It's all about price/value.

I've got a 32 inch, 60hz 720p HDTV. I bought this in 2008 for $450 (a pretty good price back then), and it had a ton of features and ports that I love. It is perfectly good for all the shows, movies and games that I play, and just big enough for me to enjoy in my little apartment.

I'd love to get a bigger TV, but the mfgrs and big box stores seem to know exactly how to price these things proportionally where a slightly bigger TV (like 42 inches) with exactly the same features will have just enough extra shit I don't want or need for them to justify a stupid price.

The second I can get an equally good deal for a larger TV as I did in 2008, I'm in. Sadly, it seems that the only real deals are crazy 1-second deals or black Friday deals or deals for questionable brands.
 
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