Smart TV question

[tbeak]

we are looking at getting a smart TV, been looking at several different brands in the 60-70 inch range. LG, Samsung, Sony, Vizio

Looking for opinions on different brands, models, experiences, ect.

[TxHunter06]

Samsung is the best imo. The next closest to Samsung would be Sony then LG. With a tv that size if you want a quality picture, I wouldn't even consider vizio. Samsung by far has the best picture. Again just my opinion.

[BTGuard]

Once thing to ask yourself is what you want to use it for. If you just want to watch Netflix and the such you may ook into a streaming box such as roku/apple tv/chrome cast etc. This would allow you to buy a non smart TV with higher quality picture, and for another 50-100 dollars get a streaming box with most of the functionality of a smart TV. Obviously these boxes can't do everything a smart TV can so you need to consider what you want out of it. I use my roku stick for music and Netflix almost solely. It can be controlled by my phone as well.

[Sackett]

As far as picture quality, you can't beat Sony. I researched and visited numerous stores when buying our 4K and the Sony we bought was by far the best picture in the price range I was at.

[DOUBLE-Z]

I prefer vizio. Usually a good price and good quality.

[Fishndude]

We've had great luck with Samsung

[berto]

Best buy has a 65" smart tv for 1999 starting on black friday.. That would be the tv i would buy if i was in the market. My parents will be getting it

[Hunter_Man]

I have a top end Samsung. Only reason ingot it is because my step son works for Best Buy and I got it for half price. I also have a 60" Visio and I honestly can't tell a difference in picture. The Visio was less that what I paid for the Samsung.

[jerp]

Just last week I bought a 60" Samsung. One thing I found in my research it is a good idea to buy a sound bar to go with it. As flat panels have gotten thinner it is harder for them to build-in quality speakers. I went with one of the least expensive sound bars at Best Buy - an LG for $200. It mounts under the TV, has a separate wireless woofer and is Bluetooth compatible. I have been very pleased with the TV and the sound is awesome compared to our old one. It is my first Smart TV so I am still learning all those features

[flinger]

Had good luck with our Samsung as well.

[Truckman]

Get a Samsung so while your watching TV they can watch you

http://thehackernews.com/2015/02/smart-tv-spying.html?m=1

[bphillips]

We have been pleased with our Sharp Auqos TVs. Picture isn't like 4k or plasma but HD is HD to me. I have to admit I don't spend enough time in front of a TV to tell much difference between brands of the same type. Price wasn't really a problem when we were looking but they were still a bit cheaper than others and have been great so far and Ive got 3 of the 60" in the house.

[hooligan]

We've had a 55" vizio for almost 2 years and it's been great. I think Best Buy had it on sale for $600ish. Wouldn't hesitate to buy another vizio

[Tower43]

I have a Visio and it is great, I got a good price on it too. The built in wifi is terrible but my tv is a little older. Not sure what the difference is with the tv with more money. Most cable services signal output is below the capacity of your tv. I think it will be hard to use the max picture quality all the time. All the brands are durable I haven't ever heard of one breaking. I have an old Sony flat screen that I have had for ten years and can't get rid of because it still works

[TxAg]

Are you getting an LCD ot a Plasma?

I prefer plasma, and they are cheaper. Panasonic and Samsung both score at the top for plasmas.