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    Reccommend TV

    Hi lads,

    I have been out of the Audio Visual game for a long time due to me not tempting myself in buying stuff just for the sake of it. All I'm looking for is a decent TV nothing out there price wise up to about 1300 dollars. Would be loads of a budget.

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    Sony Google TV has been great for me.
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    Google has a tv?

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    Quote Originally Posted by AshopRep View Post
    Google has a tv?
    Well, they built the software for the TV. Pretty nifty.
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    I have aquios samsung I think its 65 inch. Bought it at best buy but they price pointed with an ad from internet.

    I saw at costco like 500 less 6 months later. he picture is great

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    Get a Samsung smart tv, why? Well Samsung makes the actual internals and memory modules, why not buy a tv with its own internals, other tvs use Samsung parts.

    Ex best buy manager here.

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    Quote Originally Posted by imnotnatty View Post
    Get a Samsung smart tv, why? Well Samsung makes the actual internals and memory modules, why not buy a tv with its own internals, other tvs use Samsung parts.

    Ex best buy manager here.
    Why don't you just pimp a 4k TV to him too? Maybe try to convince him to get GSP on it too.

    Really, the best thing I recommend is going to a few stores and look at a bunch of TVs and find the one you like best. $1300 is more than enough to get a pretty good set.
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    Cheers lads for the replies. I was just wondering did anyone have any recs off the top of their heads. I'll have a look at the weekend at tvs no interest in the smart ones etc

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    I have several different brands. Depends on your use. I watch alot of downloadable content and my Internet ready Samsung 46 inch led tv can play any file I throw at it. It syncs up with my home network and has no problem streaming Mkv files directly from my server at home. My suggestion would be to get a networkable tv. I haven't needed to play a DVD or bluray in over 2 years

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    Love me dvds lol, we have a Sony Bravia at home and it's really nice can't remember the product code for it. But any decent ones to look out for ill have a look

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    Not to hijack the thread, but has anyone seen a copy of The Jerky Boys movie on DVD or Blu Ray with the regional code for North America?

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    I did the samsun 60". Not a smart tv though. But one of the best TV's.

    My price point was about the same as you, and coming up to xmas time, between bet buy and walmart and places like that, you can get an amazing TV for cheap. Also groupon everyday has 55+ tvs for under 1500.

    The only thing wrong with my TV, it only have two inputs for HDMI. So we bought a sound bar system that we cant use or the only way to use it is to unplug it every time. Between the cable box, and the playstation 3. So I think that's something to keep in mind.....if u r into surround sound or anything too.

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    Cheers sfla my surround sound set up is old school lol big amp and floorstanding speakers and two subs so should be fun lol

    The suggestions are great thanks lads

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    Quote Originally Posted by Sfla80 View Post
    I did the samsun 60". Not a smart tv though. But one of the best TV's.

    My price point was about the same as you, and coming up to xmas time, between bet buy and walmart and places like that, you can get an amazing TV for cheap. Also groupon everyday has 55+ tvs for under 1500.

    The only thing wrong with my TV, it only have two inputs for HDMI. So we bought a sound bar system that we cant use or the only way to use it is to unplug it every time. Between the cable box, and the playstation 3. So I think that's something to keep in mind.....if u r into surround sound or anything too.
    You can always buy one of these for your TV:

    Newegg.com - StarTech 3 Port HDMI Auto Switch w/ IR Remote Control VS123HD

    That should fix the 2 input limit.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong View Post

    You can always buy one of these for your TV:

    Newegg.com - StarTech 3 Port HDMI Auto Switch w/ IR Remote Control VS123HD

    That should fix the 2 input limit.
    Tried doesnt work. even got one that had 4 connects. You need it going into both sources. Like a splitter. So one for your tv/sound and then the other components.

    I can listen to surround sound on cable but if I want to watch a movie have to disconnect myself still even with that connection.

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    I would avoid buying from places such as walmart, costco, etc...

    When I was shopping I called Sony, and I asked them why the same model is cheaper at walmart than other places. It didn't make sense that the competition refuses to compete. They explained that they manufacture TV's specifically for some retailers, where they would be lacking features; making them more cost effective. Obviously if you're not a TV head, save your money. But if you want a fully featured TV with all the bells and whistles, don't buy from them.

    If you look at the box you'll notice an extension to the model number. Usually dash something... many times not listed on the sticker.

    BTW, Vizeo uses samsung panels. They're actually great TV's.
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    Thanks Aust for that I'll go looking at them at the weekend to see what takes my fancy

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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    I would avoid buying from places such as walmart, costco, etc...

    When I was shopping I called Sony, and I asked them why the same model is cheaper at walmart than other places. It didn't make sense that the competition refuses to compete. They explained that they manufacture TV's specifically for some retailers, where they would be lacking features; making them more cost effective. Obviously if you're not a TV head, save your money. But if you want a fully featured TV with all the bells and whistles, don't buy from them.

    If you look at the box you'll notice an extension to the model number. Usually dash something... many times not listed on the sticker.

    BTW, Vizeo uses samsung panels. They're actually great TV's.
    With retailers like Best Buy and Fry's, there is a little room for negotiation. Most of them will price match too. Those electronic store employees make their bonuses based off how much margin over budget they get at the end of the month. And there is room to win your business with the margin they make off their service plans and accessories they sell. So those electronic stores often can be negotiated with to make a deal that's better than what Walmart is doing.

    Plus Walmart's selection is horrid.

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    Actually..... Best buy is fvcking horrible. When I bought my tv I went to 3 stores. One store dropped the price to $1200 from $1800 with the warranty. I went to the 2nd store and the manager told me he doesn't even buy the TV for that price. I asked him what his sales record was like and walked out. The 3rd store I went to was best buy. I tried negotiating and they told me they don't budge on pricing. I told them I can get the same tv for hundreds less at electronics expo..... They said they still can't budge.

    I've been in the AV business for the last two years. The best place to buy tv's is online or Costco.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Sfla80

    Tried doesnt work. even got one that had 4 connects. You need it going into both sources. Like a splitter. So one for your tv/sound and then the other components.

    I can listen to surround sound on cable but if I want to watch a movie have to disconnect myself still even with that connection.
    U sure its hooked up correctly? We installed these all the time
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    Best buy and frys are not commission based pay stores. They pay hourly. Floor staff in either building achieve bonus dollars based on extended service plans sold, they have nothing to do with pricing.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Hazard View Post

    U sure its hooked up correctly? We installed these all the time
    Ill take a pic...would love to actually use this thing for once

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    Quote Originally Posted by austinite View Post
    Best buy and frys are not commission based pay stores. They pay hourly. Floor staff in either building achieve bonus dollars based on extended service plans sold, they have nothing to do with pricing.
    Fry's has commission sales people there. And the way Best Buy makes their bonuses is they're given a notional margin budget (a daily profit goal) from their corporate office (it varies depending on the day and the department). Usually, the big ticket items like TVs, computers, tablets etc are break even (the cheap items are sold at a loss once you figure in the cost of keeping the lights on) at most they make like 10-15 bucks on them. What they make their money on is the service plans and the accessories to those big ticket items. You know those house brand HDMI cables they charge $20 for? It costs them like a buck. So if you're looking to get an extended plan and some accessories, they almost always are willing to negotiate a discounted price in order to keep you from buying from one of their competitors.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong

    Fry's has commission sales people there. And the way Best Buy makes their bonuses is they're given a notional margin budget (a daily profit goal) from their corporate office (it varies depending on the day and the department). Usually, the big ticket items like TVs, computers, tablets etc are break even (the cheap items are sold at a loss once you figure in the cost of keeping the lights on) at most they make like 10-15 bucks on them. What they make their money on is the service plans and the accessories to those big ticket items. You know those house brand HDMI cables they charge $20 for? It costs them like a buck. So if you're looking to get an extended plan and some accessories, they almost always are willing to negotiate a discounted price in order to keep you from buying from one of their competitors.
    No way man..... They wouldn't budge one cent with me. I wanted a warranty and needed a power strip and 2 hdmi cables. They lost my business.

    Once I started with the AV company I learned just how horrible best buy was. Everything they sell is overpriced. There's a store near me called ADI that supplies all the AV companies in this area. Hdmi cables are like $4 lol - they stock anything and everything AV wise at warehouse pricing
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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong View Post
    Fry's has commission sales people there. And the way Best Buy makes their bonuses is they're given a notional margin budget (a daily profit goal) from their corporate office (it varies depending on the day and the department). Usually, the big ticket items like TVs, computers, tablets etc are break even (the cheap items are sold at a loss once you figure in the cost of keeping the lights on) at most they make like 10-15 bucks on them. What they make their money on is the service plans and the accessories to those big ticket items. You know those house brand HDMI cables they charge $20 for? It costs them like a buck. So if you're looking to get an extended plan and some accessories, they almost always are willing to negotiate a discounted price in order to keep you from buying from one of their competitors.
    Well, Best Buy and Fry's were competitors of mine and I've delved into researching them heavily. Both of the companies got away from commissioned salesreps (biggest mistake). Best buy many years ago, and Frys recently.

    Best buy recently implemented a new program where they match even online prices (Generally from authorized dealers), and that's really the only negotiation tool.

    But yes, accessories are the heart of every business. Mcdolnalds doesn't really make money selling 99 cent burgers. They profit from drinks, shakes, coffee, deserts, etc...
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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong

    Why don't you just pimp a 4k TV to him too? Maybe try to convince him to get GSP on it too.

    Really, the best thing I recommend is going to a few stores and look at a bunch of TVs and find the one you like best. $1300 is more than enough to get a pretty good set.
    4K, yeah buddy! That's where my money is going. The 80" is in the ballpark of $24,000 isn't it? Crazy for a TV.

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    Well only 6 weeks into the new place, finally got a tv today with a blu ray player too.

    Called into a friend who works in an electrical place, he doesn't sell the tv's as hes on the white goods but he got me the staff discount on a LG 42 inch smart tv. With the discount on the tv I basically got the blu ray player free.

    Had to get some blu rays so bought the die hard box set of course lol watching it here forgot how good the surround system is.

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    I know a little late but did you see my post on LG TVs?
    http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-l...pying-you.html

    I would donsider not leaving it hooked up to the internet all the time or at least trying to learn to disable what it's sending out.

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    Just bought a 65" 4k Samsung and 750 power bar with subwoofer. TV is voice and motion control and 3D. Love it.....didn't love the price tag so much. Lol

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    Quote Originally Posted by MuscleInk View Post
    4K, yeah buddy! That's where my money is going. The 80" is in the ballpark of $24,000 isn't it? Crazy for a TV.
    Just imagine what porn would look like on a set like that.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong

    Just imagine what porn would look like on a set like that.
    Ohhhh I don't imagine anymore!

    4k rawwwwwks!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MuscleInk View Post
    Ohhhh I don't imagine anymore!

    4k rawwwwwks!!!!
    Just wait until the porn industry starts making POV releases for the 3d TVs.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Honkey_Kong

    Just wait until the porn industry starts making POV releases for the 3d TVs.
    Well THEN it will be a great investment in home entertainment!!!!!!

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    Quote Originally Posted by MuscleInk View Post
    Well THEN it will be a great investment in home entertainment!!!!!!
    I'm surprised the smut peddlers haven't tried to tap that market yet. Nobody owned vcrs until the video stores started carrying adult sections.

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    Quote Originally Posted by lovbyts View Post
    I know a little late but did you see my post on LG TVs?
    http://forums.steroid.com/anabolic-l...pying-you.html

    I would donsider not leaving it hooked up to the internet all the time or at least trying to learn to disable what it's sending out.
    Thanks for link lb I only got it as I got it at tge same price as the sony. I don't have internet in my place yet and I eon't be putting it on the net either I think from reading that.

    The screen and picture is brilliant tbh even with dvds the blu ray player upscales them.

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    Quote Originally Posted by DCI View Post
    Thanks for link lb I only got it as I got it at tge same price as the sony. I don't have internet in my place yet and I eon't be putting it on the net either I think from reading that.

    The screen and picture is brilliant tbh even with dvds the blu ray player upscales them.
    I dont have a LG but I am going to be checking mine to see if it's sending out anything over my router. Sort of sucks that so many of our privacy's are being violated.

    I just got a new TV for the bedroom. It's only 60htz 1080p 50" Insigna for $399 but it's good enough for the bedroom. I'm getting a lift so it will sit at the foot of the bed between the end board and mattress and lift via remote.

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