How are LED TV's for Gaming?

Human.Shield · 11-05-2009, 03:11 PM

im looking to buy a new hdtv and i play alot of xbox 360 and ps3. now the thing is i cant decide which to get...lcd or led?

Da_MiLkY_bar_Kid · 11-05-2009, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Human.Shield

im looking to buy a new hdtv and i play alot of xbox 360 and ps3. now the thing is i cant decide which to get...lcd or led?

best buy brah.

FLPump · 11-05-2009, 03:13 PM

tunare · 11-05-2009, 03:15 PM

There is no such thing as an LED T.V.

Brand names call some Televisions LED TVs simply as some marketing ploy.

LED TVs are Purely LCD tvs that use simple LEDs to light up the background behind the TV.

backinbusiness · 11-05-2009, 03:16 PM

Just get LCD and keep it simple. The difference in price is not worth it unless your living room has A) no blinds B) The sun faces your TV at all times.

XeNoN89 · 11-05-2009, 03:16 PM

The so called 'LED' Tv's currently on the market are just LCD Tv's with LED backlights. You will have to wait a few years and pay ALOT of money if you want an OLED TV, which is the real thing.

bockm · 11-05-2009, 03:16 PM

go with straight LCD man, way cheaper and they work just fine

tunare · 11-05-2009, 03:16 PM

http://www.hemagazine.com/Theres_no_...g_as_an_LED_TV

Benny_Lava · 11-05-2009, 03:19 PM

If you have more money than brains, get an LED TV to save an inch of space and some energy.

If you're not an idiot, go with a 120Hz LCD from Samsung or Sony

monsterBEN · 11-05-2009, 03:22 PM

another vote for saving your money and getting a LCD.

AIM9x · 11-05-2009, 03:30 PM

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Originally Posted by tunare

There is no such thing as an LED T.V.

Brand names call some Televisions LED TVs simply as some marketing ploy.

LED TVs are Purely LCD tvs that use simple LEDs to light up the background behind the TV.

This. It's all a bunch of marketting crap to make you think you're not buying an LCD but some fancy new technology. It's the same panel with a more uniform backlight. If OLED ever friggin' comes out, then that'll be a completely different story.

KRANE · 11-05-2009, 03:39 PM

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Originally Posted by AIM9x

This. It's all a bunch of marketting crap to make you think you're not buying an LCD but some fancy new technology. It's the same panel with a more uniform backlight. If OLED ever friggin' comes out, then that'll be a completely different story.

Wrong! In fact, there are significant differences between LED backlit and traditional LCD (phosphorus lamp) TVs:

1) LEDs have a much higher color gamut
2) LEDs have a higher black level
3) LEDs are brighter and offer significantly longer operation
And finally, LEDs operate with a significant energy use advantage.

Still, I wouldn't buy a TV solely for gaming (unless I was a fanatic?) but if it's good for other HD viewing, it will be good for gaming as well--if only your computer/device could keep up.

Benny_Lava · 11-05-2009, 03:42 PM

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Originally Posted by KRANE

Wrong! In fact, there are significant differences between LED backlit and traditional LCD (phosphorus lamp) TVs:

1) LEDs have a much higher color gamut
2) LEDs have a higher black level
3) LEDs are brighter and offer significantly longer operation
And finally, LEDs operate with a significant energy use advantage.

Still, I wouldn't buy a TV solely for gaming (unless I was a fanatic?)

^^ LED owner

KRANE · 11-05-2009, 03:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny_Lava

^^ LED owner

LOL, I wish, but sadly, I couldn't afford it--at least not the one I wanted. I've just been following them since before they debuted on the market. I always believe in doing my homework well in advance.

ilikebeer · 11-05-2009, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny_Lava

If you have more money than brains, get an LED TV to save an inch of space and some energy.

If you're not an idiot, go with a 120Hz LCD from Samsung or Sony

this

AIM9x · 11-05-2009, 04:24 PM

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Originally Posted by KRANE

Wrong! In fact, there are significant differences between LED backlit and traditional LCD (phosphorus lamp) TVs:

1) LEDs have a much higher color gamut
2) LEDs have a higher black level
3) LEDs are brighter and offer significantly longer operation
And finally, LEDs operate with a significant energy use advantage.

Still, I wouldn't buy a TV solely for gaming (unless I was a fanatic?) but if it's good for other HD viewing, it will be good for gaming as well--if only your computer/device could keep up.

Did the acne-ridden teenager at Best Buy tell you all of that?

YIAMSOMEBODY · 11-05-2009, 04:27 PM

Soooo, while we're talking about tv's in this piece, can someone school me on the 60, 120 & 240HZ differences?

Let's say I cop a 60, how much of a difference will it make versus not getting that 120 or 240?

KRANE · 11-05-2009, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by AIM9x

Did the acne-ridden teenager at Best Buy tell you all of that?

Actually I was the predecessor to that acne-ridden teenager. You should see my stack of media magazines.

Benny_Lava · 11-05-2009, 04:56 PM

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Originally Posted by YIAMSOMEBODY

Let's say I cop a 60, how much of a difference will it make versus not getting that 120 or 240?

You probably will not be able to tell much of a difference between them at all, especially 120-240.. (in b4 people who bought 240 say otherwise)

But get 120 just to future proof. No point getting 4 year old tech, you never know what could require 120+ in the near future.

KRANE · 11-05-2009, 05:00 PM

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Originally Posted by YIAMSOMEBODY

Soooo, while we're talking about tv's in this piece, can someone school me on the 60, 120 & 240HZ differences?

Let's say I cop a 60, how much of a difference will it make versus not getting that 120 or 240?

None, unless your watching a fast action flick. It's used to minimize one of the inherent flaws to the LCD--the ability to keep with fast motion.

The 120 hz and 240 Hz use the technology of interpolation to minimize this flaw. Still, if action movies and fast sports is most important to you, then you have one good reason to choose a plasma over an LCD.

mrawdtsi · 11-05-2009, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by KRANE

Wrong! In fact, there are significant differences between LED backlit and traditional LCD (phosphorus lamp) TVs:

1) LEDs have a much higher color gamut
2) LEDs have a higher black level
3) LEDs are brighter and offer significantly longer operation
And finally, LEDs operate with a significant energy use advantage.

Still, I wouldn't buy a TV solely for gaming (unless I was a fanatic?) but if it's good for other HD viewing, it will be good for gaming as well--if only your computer/device could keep up.

100% agree. 3 weeks ago i bought the Samsung8500 55" LED LCD to replace a 5yr old Toshiba DLP.... this guy.. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-UN55B8.../dp/B002HDZNSC

This TV looked far and away the best in person than any TV i've seen to date.... so i bought it.

Benny_Lava · 11-05-2009, 05:03 PM

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100% agree. 3 weeks ago i bought the Samsung8500 55" LED LCD to replace a 5yr old Toshiba DLP.... http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Samsung+...&skuId=9300605

This TV looked far and away the best in person than any TV i've seen to date.... so i bought it.

thats like a 5000$ TV.

LOL

well i guess if you're ballin

edit: well 5k after taxes.. I could NEVER drop 5k on a TV, but I only buy things outright.

mrawdtsi · 11-05-2009, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny_Lava

You probably will not be able to tell much of a difference between them at all, especially 120-240.. (in b4 people who bought 240 say otherwise)

But get 120 just to future proof. No point getting 4 year old tech, you never know what could require 120+ in the near future.

the only time you MAY see a difference between a 120 and 240 is during a Blu Ray movie.

Sgt T-Man · 11-05-2009, 05:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny_Lava

thats like a 5000$ TV.

LOL

well i guess if you're ballin

edit: well 5k after taxes

did you click the link?

I got a 60 hz Sony tv i bought last Nov, the 120 hz was $400 more at the time i did not notice any difference at all.

i watch sports & play many video games with no problems.

mrawdtsi · 11-05-2009, 05:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny_Lava

thats like a 5000$ TV.

LOL

well i guess if you're ballin

edit: well 5k after taxes.. I could NEVER drop 5k on a TV, but I only buy things outright.

well, i had just gotten my Q3 bonus, and wanted to replace my old crappy DLP with something at the top of the spectrum. because we all know it will be outdated the day after you bring it home, right?

all i can say is my PS3 and movies look amazing. it was quite an upgrade.

I did a lot of research prior and this was the TV i wanted.

Benny_Lava · 11-05-2009, 05:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgt T-Man

did you click the link?

lol, no did not click the link. just goin off what i know, didn't even notice the link.

i'm canadian though.

Benny_Lava · 11-05-2009, 05:10 PM

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well, i had just gotten my Q3 bonus, and wanted to replace my old crappy DLP with something at the top of the spectrum. because we all know it will be outdated the day after you bring it home, right?

all i can say is my PS3 and movies look amazing. it was quite an upgrade.

I did a lot of research prior and this was the TV i wanted.

I would just prefer to go the middle of the road route, get a 55" 120Hz LCD for half the price.. Sell it for 1500.00 in 2 years, and upgrade middle of the road again.

Rather than getting the BEST thing on the market, paying a ridiculous price for it, and have something far better on the market 2 years later for half the price.

But like I said, if you have the money do what makes you happy, who am I to judge. Just not my style as all. Enjoy your TV, I'm sure it's mint.

1quick1 · 11-05-2009, 05:10 PM

I bought this one and love it. No complaints. Good deal now too.

http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/p...9&sku=A2543733

I'd recommend a 120mhz refresh but 240 is not necessary.

mrawdtsi · 11-05-2009, 05:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny_Lava

I would just prefer to go the middle of the road route, get a 55" 120Hz LCD for half the price.. Sell it for 1500.00 in 2 years, and upgrade middle of the road again.

Rather than getting the BEST thing on the market, paying a ridiculous price for it, and have something far better on the market 2 years later for half the price.

But like I said, if you have the money do what makes you happy, who am I to judge. Just not my style as all. Enjoy your TV, I'm sure it's mint.

No, i agree with you/ Typically that would have been my mindset, but i hit a big bonus last Q and wanted to treat myself and the wifey to some Modern Warfare 2 on a nice TV on Nov10th... lul

KRANE · 11-06-2009, 12:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Benny_Lava

I would just prefer to go the middle of the road route, get a 55" 120Hz LCD for half the price.. Sell it for 1500.00 in 2 years, and upgrade middle of the road again.

Unlikely you'd get that much, but there no harm in hoping for the best.

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Rather than getting the BEST thing on the market, paying a ridiculous price for it, and have something far better on the market 2 years later for half the price.

Actually the useful like of a TV is more like 8 years.

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But like I said, if you have the money do what makes you happy, who am I to judge. Just not my style as all. Enjoy your TV, I'm sure it's mint[/b].

Well we all have vices somewhere. If you're is not TVs then something else--i.e. golf, models, fishing, sports, cars etc. Besides you don't have to get everything all at once. When I'm building a A/V system, I typically purchase it piecemeal

As for me, one of the main reasons I've been avoiding getting into gaming all these years have been my inability to avoid getting carried away. I got into A/V many years ago and have been stricken ever since. Now that I know how to recognize quality, I could never be completely satisfied with mediocre.

One last thing, when making a large purchase ($500+) I always do research first. I you don't mind waiting a bit (say, four to six month) after the product comes on the market, the price will drop substantially. In addition, the seller will also be more likely to make a deal if inventory is high and the next update is about to debut. I also always check for coupons and discount codes which also help reduce the price.

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Originally Posted by mrawdtsi

No, i agree with you/ Typically that would have been my mindset, but i hit a big bonus last Q and wanted to treat myself and the wifey to some Modern Warfare 2 on a nice TV on Nov10th... lul

That's exactly how I bough my video camera and my laptop. Although my meager bonus only come once a year.