55" LG

[1LtCAP 4,264]

got a local guy selling the above. 55" lg. 1080p, says it's 120hz. he's asking $300.

 

 right now, i'm watching on a toshiba...i forget the model. it's about 7 or 8 years old, 40". its hd is 720.

 

 am i gonna see a decent improvement on picture to be worth spending the loot?

 

 

[Krdshrk 3,878]

What's the model number on the LG?  It may or may not be 120Hz.  It's probably "Tru Motion 120" or something like that - basically uses CPU processing to "upscale" to something resembling 120Hz.  

What are you watching?  Broadcast TV or streaming movies or video games?  Broadcast TV is 1080i - just slightly better than 720p.  However, if you're watching Blu Ray movies, or streaming HD videos/movies, you will notice a bit of a difference between a 720p 40" to a 55" 1080p.  It won't be a lot but you'll see some things cleaner and clearer, especially on a bigger screen.  

[1LtCAP 4,264]

i didn't get the model number from him yet...but when i googled it, it looks like there's 2 versions.....seems the main difference is 2 or 3 hdmi ports on the back.

 i mostly watch some movies through crapcast, and for the last couple days, been watching banshee as they're running it a few nights. i haven't gamed on my tv yet, although i was thinking of connecting my old(9 years) computer to it to see if it would run aces high on the bigger screen.

 i don't have a bluray player yet

[Krdshrk 3,878]

By crapcast you mean Chromecast?  That does 1080p native.  You should notice a difference between 720p and 1080p.

[1LtCAP 4,264]

9 hours ago, Krdshrk said:

By crapcast you mean Chromecast?  That does 1080p native.  You should notice a difference between 720p and 1080p.

nah.....comcast, lolol

[Howard 538]

When you say some guy, do you mean a retail store or some guy that is selling a used TV?  If the latter I would skip it.  Last November I bought a 55" 4k HDR Samsung set at Costco for under $500.

[Krdshrk 3,878]

1 hour ago, Howard said:

When you say some guy, do you mean a retail store or some guy that is selling a used TV?  If the latter I would skip it.  Last November I bought a 55" 4k HDR Samsung set at Costco for under $500.

TCL 55" 4K for $400.  One of Best Buy's brands but still a decent deal.  Honestly - wait 'till Black Friday if you're looking for deals.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-55-class-54-6-diag--led-2160p-smart-4k-ultra-hd-tv-roku-tv/5878703.p?ref=199&loc=qcLRzjFniJE&acampID=1&siteID=qcLRzjFniJE-QMW4olC6jzn74lfA3wSLqg

[1LtCAP 4,264]

6 hours ago, Howard said:

When you say some guy, do you mean a retail store or some guy that is selling a used TV?  If the latter I would skip it.  Last November I bought a 55" 4k HDR Samsung set at Costco for under $500.

guy selling on craigslist.

4 hours ago, Krdshrk said:

TCL 55" 4K for $400.  One of Best Buy's brands but still a decent deal.  Honestly - wait 'till Black Friday if you're looking for deals.

https://www.bestbuy.com/site/tcl-55-class-54-6-diag--led-2160p-smart-4k-ultra-hd-tv-roku-tv/5878703.p?ref=199&loc=qcLRzjFniJE&acampID=1&siteID=qcLRzjFniJE-QMW4olC6jzn74lfA3wSLqg

yea....sometimes i'm a dumbass. i was thinking this morning as i drove in....i seem to recall seeing a 65" at wally world for less than 600 bucks......

[ChrisJM981 924]

If you watch sports and action movies you will notice a difference. There is a lot less motion blur going from 60hz to 120hz.