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Television Displays and Technology Thread: This is a fantasy based on OLED
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Art Vandilay
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That's a great price. I can't handle the curve though.
holygeesus
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Not sure if it has been mentioned yet, but the Sony A1 OLED is strongly rumoured to have a 'Motion' mode, which basically equates to black frame insertion. I *think* this would be a first in an OLED set.
Maaaaaardy
Member
The B6 is here tomorrow finally! 
Anyone have any comments? This will be my last begging bump.
The implementation of HDR in the X800 series is arguably the worst in the industry. Compared to an OLED it is like night and day.
Maaaaaardy
Member
Can anyone leave me some tips for a B6 set up tomorrow please? Some settings for gaming and TV, settings from HDR, advice on how to get them to save to a certain HDMI slot or anything? So hyped, I need to be readily prepared! I am not setting it up alone, too scared to get it out of the box haha!
Post #93 as a starting point.
KharmaPolice
Member
Wide color gamut is also locked on my B6 in game mode.
Variable refresh rate on a TV is huge and would instantly be taken advantage of by say, hooking up a gaming PC to it.
See I was looking on eBay at these sets, but it being eBay, I was a little spooked by the "low" prices I'm seeing.
Well...Damn. I was side eying the 43" version for desk use and for its cheap price. Is the HDR that bad?
Plenty of folks over at AVS have purchased from this seller with no issues and quick shipping. You'll have an LG warranty regardless of where you buy it as long as it's new and you keep the receipt.
CrimsonEclipse
Member
Do these TV's get bright enough (I know that may be a lil subjective?)...thinking about just biting the bullet.
holygeesus
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For what? Lighting your house?
My OLED light is at 70 for daytime use, which leaves plenty of headroom.
Adorama was great. They even double-boxed my 55E6.
Agreed, plenty bright. Mine is used in a theater room at 41.
CrimsonEclipse
Member
LOL, naw man I just like a nice bright screen and I heard these lack that? I just don't know the extent so I is curious.
If you want to run an LCD backlight at 100% and sear your eyes, not to that extent.
I couldn't use mine above 50 or so in my environment without significant discomfort. I don't have any direct lighting in my area though.
Dang. Saw this in Best Buy today.
Stellar looking TV.
$1000 is my budget though.
oh fukkkk
molnizzle
Member
There won't be any until 2018. The 2017 line that's coming in the next few months won't even support it.
If I go any lower than 80 I feel it's too dim tbh.
Art Vandilay
Member
So tempted to get the Adorama deal, but I want a 65" now dammit. I have a love/hate relationship with the internet right now.
RedAssedApe
Banned
so is this actually a good deal? would be updating from a non-elite kuro which is still going strong but want that hdr+4k :\
also going from 50-55 seems like a waste
ScaryShark
Banned
If you want 65" don't compromise. You'll only have regrets down the line.
I've owned both sizes over the years and the jump to 65" from 55" is more significant than 10". Very much seems like the perfect non-projector size to me.
I've owned both sizes over the years and the jump to 65" from 55" is more significant than 10". Very much seems like the perfect non-projector size to me.
RedAssedApe
Banned
Ok the urge has passed.
Damn, this is a tempting deal. I really might jump on this.
Do you guys think it's worth purchasing the 2 year square trade warranty? I know most electronics typically fail within the first year, but $1400 would be more than I've ever spent on a TV before, so maybe $75 extra out of pocket would be worth it for another year of peace of mind?
The other thing, I've never ordered a TV online before. Is Adorama one of those companies where you need to hook the TV up and make sure it works before you sign for the delivery guy? That's really not practical in my situation.
Art Vandilay
Member
Maybe consider financing it with PayPal?
If you need the peace of mind, buy the extended warranty. I'm of the opinion that most problems surface within the first 30 days, and any other lingering issues happen within the first year assuming you're using the item semi-extensively. Another way to look at it is that $75 extra isn't a whole lot when you're already spending $1400 on the most expensive TV you've ever bought before.
As for Adorama, no. It's a general thing you should do regardless of who you're buying from when you're online shopping especially for a big ticket item. You don't want to be in a situation where you could have done the easy return, but ignore taking the necessary precautions just because it's a little convenient. Trust me when I say you don't want the headache of processing a return through the manufacturer. It could be the most painless process ever, but the turnaround can be ridiculously long.
Thank you for the help! Your advice makes sense to me. I just wonder: does the delivery guy usually help set the TV up or do I need to tip him to wait around a few minutes while I unpack and hook it up to make sure it works okay before I sign?
YMMV. But the common thing is they can't leave the item there without a signature. Use that opportunity to check for visible damage on the packaging and item in question. Turning the TV on is also the easiest way to view hairline scratches or cracks not easily discernible under natural light.
It's way cheaper to get an extended warranty thru Costco if that's an option. Well maybe not cheaper but better deal. It extends the warranty 3 additional years on top of the manufacturer's warranty for $90.
Unknown Soldier
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All the 2017 sets have been announced and are HDMI 2.0.
So 2018 at the earliest.
HDMI Forum basically tried to sabotage all the TV manufacturers by announcing HDMI 2.1 at CES while everyone was showing off their 2017 HDMI 2.0 sets at the show. Kind of funny when you think about it.
ss_lemonade
Member
Don't all of their upper end sets even in the past have BFI support? Wouldn't be surprised if their OLED has it too
holygeesus
Banned
Yeah but I live in the UK so it is perpetual night here.
Theoretically yes, but it's not probable, as LG is the only manufacturer of the panels, and they are going to milk their monopoly.
I have it at 45, otherwise it's blinding in the evening. But my room is north facing so I don't get much direct sunlight, plus it's the cloudy uk.
E/C/G need higher OLED light since they have the 3D filter.
polyh3dron
Banned
65" or bust. Can't go smaller than my 65" VT60.
65 OLED has uniformity issues though.
On mine the left few inches are tinting yellow, very obvious when using it as a PC.
The 55s are much better though, alomost perfect. I went from 42 to 65, and now I know 55 wouldn't have been enough.
Maaaaaardy
Member
Being a total n00b here but don't understand what ISF etc means in post 93 or whichever number I was told to check when doing my settings! Also tried updating my TV. Says nothing was found, is 04.30.65 the newest firmware?! If so I'm all done! Aside from how to set gaming settings...
i cant win
Your TV has several different picture modes. You change them when you press the little cog symbol on your remote.
The three settings you`ll be using everyday are ISF light, ISF dark and HDR - so these three are the ones you need to calibrate.
In order to calibrate, you press the cog, then the uppermost blue symbol to choose the setting; then press the cog again and select the lowermost icon "all settings".
The odd thing with the FW on these models is, that often the ones available on the TV differ from those available on the website. So if you checked on the TV make sure to check there as well!
I would advise you to exchange your set. I do not have any uniformity issues.