Best 55 inch 1080p lcd for use with my pc

[Zero_Cool]

Would like some suggestions for a new tv as I am replacing my old 42" sharp from 7 years ago. What would be best bang for buck?

[virtualTune]

1080p at that size looks horrible. 

[Lavachyste]

I could not find a cheap one....sorry.

 

This one: LG TV LED UHD UB850V 55" (55UB850V)

[KeltonDSMer]

I personally use a Panasonic Plasma 50". The blacks are actually black (no stupid back lighting) and the contrast is excellent. The Internals do "buzz" a bit when the screen is mostly white, but small noises don't bother me too much.

 

As stated above, 1080p at that size shows pixels if you are close to the panel. I sit 3-3.5 meters away so it is not an issue.

 

Curious, what's wrong with your current panel?

[aduman]

I personally use a Panasonic Plasma 50". The blacks are actually black (no stupid back lighting) and the contrast is excellent. The Internals do "buzz" a bit when the screen is mostly white, but small noises don't bother me too much.

 

As stated above, 1080p at that size shows pixels if you are close to the panel. I sit 3-3.5 meters away so it is not an issue.

 

Curious, what's wrong with your current panel?

 

I'm using a Panasonic Plasma too, a 46". I agree the blacks on these panels are unmatchable.

[Captain_Slow]

I'm using a Panasonic Plasma too, a 46". I agree the blacks on these panels are unmatchable.

 panasonic plamas are discontinued.

[Captain_Slow]

I would go for a Sony W series.

[KeltonDSMer]

 panasonic plamas are discontinued.

 

I know, that was a sad day for me. I got this bad boy for $600 new in 2011, a purchase that still feels worthwhile even this many years later.

[aduman]

 panasonic plamas are discontinued.

 

So?

[aduman]

I know, that was a sad day for me. I got this bad boy for $600 new in 2011, a purchase that still feels worthwhile even this many years later.

 

Agreed. I don't regret the decision one bit.

[LarsReviews]

I would go with a cheap LG. They usually give you the best bang for the buck. At least in Germany.

[s3ns3]

sony or samsung . sony has lower imput lag and excelent picture quality. don`t get lg,the contrast is very low.pq sucks

[Zero_Cool]

My sharp tv is getting green lines in the picture most likely from the board getting cold solder cracks

[Captain_Slow]

So?

so ... you cant get new ones anymore?

 

I love my VT60 to death but i hate buying used tvs

[TheSLSAMG]

1080p at that size looks horrible. 

I dont really think that's fair to say. Sure, from a pure PPI perspective, it is far worse than a monitor or a phone, but it is also much farther away from your face. And I have seen some pretty damn good looking 1080p large TVs.

 

And while he is using it with his PC, he is likely going to be farther away from it due to the size.

[TheSLSAMG]

Honestly, I would suggest something from LG or Samsung. They make high quality stuff, some of the best.

[aduman]

so ... you cant get new ones anymore?

 

I love my VT60 to death but i hate buying used tvs

 

I thought you disrespected my faithful TV, I'll apologise now and go watch a dark ass movie full of deep black colours on it.

[Zero_Cool]

Thanks for the suggestions guys much appreciated

[MrDucco]

there is a reason why there is no PC specific monitors that are 55", because in monitors the pixels per inch are much greater than they are on TV because you generally look closer, so a 55" TV for a pc monitor will be awful at 1080p up close, either get higher resolution(1440p) or smaller screen like a 32" but 1440p doesn't really exist on TV's because they don't need it.

[Stagea]

Unless you're too close to the TV, the JVC EM65FTR (65 inch model) seems appealing. It sells for 899.99 USD at Costco. PQ measurements are actually pretty good (same as the major brands). JVC TVs are now AmTran, which would be the same as Vizio TVs.

[KickingBear519]

Vizio's 50" 4K P series starts at $1000. Some seriously impressive specs for this price is kind of unheard of. Reviews are good so far. Even has h.265 encoder for 4K netflix and such.

 

http://www.amazon.com/VIZIO-P552ui-B2-55-Inch-Ultra-Smart/dp/B00MA7DBYI

[Stadiz]

so ... you cant get new ones anymore?

 

I love my VT60 to death but i hate buying used tvs

You sir have taste in TV's ...

[aduman]

You sir have taste in TV's ...

Panasonic plasmas are legendary!

[Stagea]

Panasonic plasmas are legendary!

 

Most of them are indeed good, like the Pioneer Kuros. The last installment of Samsung Plasmas aren't bad either.

 

I do notice their flicker though, depending on what's being displayed.