1. 04-17-12 01:04 PM #1
    arnoldrothstein
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    TV question

    Does anyone have a smart tv or 3d tv? If so does anyone even use these two features or is it a total waste. Im looking to buy a couple nice tvs and there so many different kinds with so much shit that my heads spinning.
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  2. 04-17-12 01:12 PM #2
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    depends if you need the apps or not on a smart tv

    sony has a really sweet keyboard remote for their smart tvs, if you're surfing the internet with it

    3d is ok but seriously makes me dizzy for an entire movie. more of a novelty at this point and hardly any broadcasts in it
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    Not worth it in my opinion.

    Only feature I use on my TV is hooking up external hard drive, which I could do through my Blu-Ray player...Don't use any of the widgets or internet apps since I normally have my phone next to me....Haven't tried 3D and probably won't any time soon.
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  4. 04-17-12 01:14 PM #4
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    Do you go on the internet on the tv
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  5. 04-17-12 01:15 PM #5
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    I just bought a 46" "semi-smart" lcd (vizio) at costco. It has built in weather, youtube, netflix, etc. Since I watch netflix thru my tivo i dont use it on the tv. Depends what kind of other tech you have. If you're using a tablet, laptop, etc, the smart features are a waste of time.

    FWIW I really liked the Samsung picture (same size), but went w/ vizio for $700 vs $800 for samsung. Ive always had Sony tv's but now they just seem overpriced...

    I went back & forth to bestbuy, hhgreg & costco & ending up with the best deal at costco + a 2-yr mfg warranty vs 1-yr offered @ bst buy.
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  6. 04-17-12 01:17 PM #6
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    Just get a 1080p and wait for 3D TV to become more mainstream. The technology just isn't there yet so you'll be left with bulky glasses and limited television options.
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  7. 04-17-12 01:25 PM #7
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    Quote Originally Posted by VegasVixen View Post
    I just bought a 46" "semi-smart" lcd (vizio) at costco. It has built in weather, youtube, netflix, etc. Since I watch netflix thru my tivo i dont use it on the tv. Depends what kind of other tech you have. If you're using a tablet, laptop, etc, the smart features are a waste of time.

    FWIW I really liked the Samsung picture (same size), but went w/ vizio for $700 vs $800 for samsung. Ive always had Sony tv's but now they just seem overpriced...

    I went back & forth to bestbuy, hhgreg & costco & ending up with the best deal at costco + a 2-yr mfg warranty vs 1-yr offered @ bst buy.
    if you use AMX (or some v.isa/**) they automatically upgrade 1 yr warranties to 3 years
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  8. 04-17-12 01:27 PM #8
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    1080i is all i need. have a buddy who has a 3D tv and it makes me dizzy watching it.
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