Best TV for gaming for around 700?

[CATCH17]

Any suggestions Zoners?

I only play 1 or 2 games and im not that hardcore or anything but the TV is for a bed room and im just looking to upgrade the TV in that room and i'd like the TV that is the best for gaming.


http://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-47LM4600-47-1080p-120Hz-3D-LED-1.4-ultra-slim-HDTV/21693005


This is the top of my list so far.


Would appreciate some help.

[speedkilz88]

I recommend researching at this site. A projector would even be something to look at.

http://www.avsforum.com/f/9/display-devices

[kmp77]

I recommend researching at this site. A projector would even be something to look at.

http://www.avsforum.com/f/9/display-devices

But you need a decent screen and bulbs can cost a butt ton when you have to replace them. But you can get 80" of viewing pleasure for "cheap".

[Sean50Lee]

I have a 22 inch Vizio its great for gaming movies and tv, I highly recommend Vizios, its a great time to get em in March when they go on sell

[CATCH17]

I play Fifa a lot and that game is the worst about players getting blurry.

I really don't want to mess this up.

[davidyee]

Any suggestions Zoners?

I only play 1 or 2 games and im not that hardcore or anything but the TV is for a bed room and im just looking to upgrade the TV in that room and i'd like the TV that is the best for gaming.


http://www.walmart.com/ip/LG-47LM4600-47-1080p-120Hz-3D-LED-1.4-ultra-slim-HDTV/21693005


This is the top of my list so far.


Would appreciate some help.

...is the room exposed to natural daylight or is it dark?

Are you playing high speed motion games?

If there is natural daylight go with LED in general.

If you play alot of high speed sports games or racing games go with plasma.

If you game play features alot of low lit games go with LED. Plasma has deeper blacks and detail can disappear when having darkness as gray may be better for gameplay.

Best thing is to see your TV in a store set up with the games you like to play.

[Hoofbite]

Just go to the store and pick out the TV in your budget that looks best to you.

[chip_gilkey]

Consumer report is a legit site that gives you staff and user reviews on everything and ranks them. Have to have a subscription to use it though. Might be worth the investment I use the site for everything, computers, phones, tvs, etc.

[CATCH17]

Thanks guys.

I just don't want a TV that has the "soap opera" look that so many people complain about.

[kmp77]

Thanks guys.

I just don't want a TV that has the "soap opera" look that so many people complain about.

Just make sure the tv can turn off "Auto Motion Plus" or whatever that brand calls it. The soap opera effects takes say the 24fps a movie is filmed in and tries to fill in the holes to 30fps making it look 'smooth'....or the soap opera effect.

I think it's also called 120 Hz mode. So just get a 60hz tv or a 120 hz that you can disable.

[bigdnlaca]

How far will you be playing from your tv?

I like to be around 6 ft, so a 26 or 32 does well as long as I am sitting on a gaming chair.

You will have to do the research and look into the details. I don't like to browse thru the displays because I think the store departments mess with the settings to make one tv better than the other imo.

[CATCH17]

How far will you be playing from your tv?

I like to be around 6 ft, so a 26 or 32 does well as long as I am sitting on a gaming chair.

You will have to do the research and look into the details. I don't like to browse thru the displays because I think the store departments mess with the settings to make one tv better than the other imo.

About 6-9 feet away.

46 inches too big?

[bigdnlaca]

About 6-9 feet away.

46 inches too big?

46 is ok for 9 ft away. For 6, it will look good but you may not need it to be too big.

I may go for the 40 or 42 if the tv will sit @ eye level and a 46 if it will be elevated above your head when you sit on a chair.

[CATCH17]

You guys feeling this one over the TV in my original post????


http://www.walmart.com/ip/Samsung-UN46ES6003-46-1080p-120Hz-Class-1.8-ultra-slim-LED-HDTV/21998224?findingMethod=rr

[speedkilz88]

FYI,

LG 47LM4600 is 549 at newegg shipped ends 2/20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005378&Tpk=47lm4600

LG 55lm4600 is 698 at Costco and 699 at Sam's Club according to that site I listed earlier.

[CATCH17]

FYI,

LG 47LM4600 is 549 at newegg shipped ends 2/20
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889005378&Tpk=47lm4600

LG 55lm4600 is 698 at Costco and 699 at Sam's Club according to that site I listed earlier.

Evidently the LG's "Trumotion" isn't really 120 hz refresh rate so it looks like the LG is out of the question now :(


Going to look at some TV's today.

[JBond]

Thanks guys.

I just don't want a TV that has the "soap opera" look that so many people complain about.

Generally that is a feature you can adjust or turn off. I am a huge fan of Samsung TV's. Play with the menus and check out the settings. See how flexible the set is.

[bigdnlaca]

If you can spend a lil more, there is a 47" tv on Groupon for 750. Includes 3D.

Not sure how much shipping is.

[speedkilz88]

Evidently the LG's "Trumotion" isn't really 120 hz refresh rate so it looks like the LG is out of the question now :(


Going to look at some TV's today.Is that from a reliable source? You can't always believe what you read on the internet. And isn't that what causes the soap opera effect?

[speedkilz88]

Ok, I've read up on it. LG is trying to pass off 60 hz tvs as 120 hz ones. (although that is the same technology that causes soap opera effect)

[CATCH17]

Ok, I've read up on it. LG is trying to pass off 60 hz tvs as 120 hz ones. (although that is the same technology that causes soap opera effect)

Do you have any specific reccomendations?

[speedkilz88]

Do you have any specific reccomendations?I can only judge them from what I can read up on them. At your price point the LEDs are likely going to have something "flawed". I did notice someone recommending this sony model non 3d(it has good amazon reviews but who knows) on avs but I have no idea how good it is either or if you are willing to buy from the internet. Plasma at this price point might be better but thicker of course.


Sony KDL46EX645 46-Inch 1080p MotionFlow 240HZ Internet Slim LED HDTV (Black)699.99 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/Sony-KDL46EX645-46-Inch-MotionFlow-Internet/dp/B008XG1N72


It was discussed and compared to a Vizio here:
http://www.avsforum.com/t/1440493/name-brand-vs-better-reviews-sony-kdl46ex645-vs-vizio-m3d470kde

Someone on that page also mentioned that they called Sony and got it for 650 shipped. (sony website shows no longer available)

[dexternjack]

I use a 55" panasonic vierra plasma for my xbox and love it. I probably won't ever get a tv other than a panasonic, never had a problem with any of them.

For the price of around $700, this is one to consider...

http://shop.panasonic.com/shop/model/TC-P42S60

It does many other things as well, a really good TV IMO. Also, I don't notice any 'soap opera' effects on 99% of the shows and movies, only the rare instance.

[speedkilz88]

Some on amazon do complain that sony isn't a true 240 hz.

[speedkilz88]

I noticed on my email a groupon buy for a toshiba led 120 hz 47L6200U $749.99
Haven't read up on it yet. Reading on it one member was questioning if it to were really a 60 hz model.
http://www.groupon.com/deals/gg-toshiba-47in-led-3d-hdtv?p=1&utm_source=channel_goods-deals&utm_medium=email&sid=9a2388af-f202-4dd4-95f8-b8a476aef26a&division=houston&user=b82f0fc29b772d613d9a947993b40ff43070199e3a5d6 fddefff4307e65f814f&date=20130218&s=body&c=deal_img&d=deal-page

[CATCH17]

Speedkillz thanks for all of your help. I appreciate it.


This is a really difficult task just to get a decent tv that doesn't have a bunch of lag time or ghosting on video games.

It's so bad on the TV I have now that I probably wont notice the difference with a new TV.

[bsheeern]

Let us know what u get. I'm upgrading the living room & looking as well.

[CATCH17]

Let us know what u get. I'm upgrading the living room & looking as well.

Alright. It will probably be a couple of weeks. Im going to scout it out a little.

It's for a bedroom so im not going all in. I may even go with a 42 inch tv so I can get a little better quality.

[Chocolate Lab]

As a few others said... If you absolutely don't want any lag, how about a plasma? Far better refresh rates than LCD/LED (won't lag or ghost, ever) and they usually cost less for the same size screen. The old problems of burn in and eating tons of electricity have pretty much been solved.

[VietCowboy]

FYI, starting around April, Target starts clearing out this year's models to make room for the next. I've gotten 70% off before. They'll be reduced 30%, then 50%, then 70%

[numnuts23]

As a few others said... If you absolutely don't want any lag, how about a plasma? Far better refresh rates than LCD/LED (won't lag or ghost, ever) and they usually cost less for the same size screen. The old problems of burn in and eating tons of electricity have pretty much been solved.

I agree. Go with a plasma and you won't worry about any type of lag. LED will have brighter colors, but plasma will have the better overall experience.

I use to swear by LED/LCD and didn't touch a plasma. About 1 1/2 years ago, my LCD went out and I spent awhile researching and ended up with a Samsung Plasma - D8000 series and I LOVE IT to this day.


FYI - I play a PS3 on it pretty often and have had no issues.

[Warick]

As a few others said... If you absolutely don't want any lag, how about a plasma? Far better refresh rates than LCD/LED (won't lag or ghost, ever) and they usually cost less for the same size screen. The old problems of burn in and eating tons of electricity have pretty much been solved.


^^This^^

My nephew has brought his xbox 360 over several times, and connected it to the plasma with no problems. Great colors, fast refresh rate, etc. He said he plans to buy one when he gets his new apartment.

[CATCH17]

I went with a Samsung 6030 40 inch over a Samsung 6100 Smart TV.


Really hope I made the right choice. I like it but I don't know if the 6100 is any better or not.