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jah boet, it's a headache for me as well. That LG is R12K, and its Samsung equivalent is R16K. :erm:
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Question of the Day: Which compact crossover would you choose?
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jah boet, it's a headache for me as well. That LG is R12K, and its Samsung equivalent is R16K. :erm:
Yeah I am very keen on that one. The LG also has IPS display and that is meant to make a nice difference in picture quality.
These are the two I am trying to decide between:
LG 50"
Samsung UHD 50"
Am I correct in thinking the only difference will be 3D? (Besides FHD vs UHD).
I wish I had the extra cash to go bigger but I don't right now and need a new TV. I could possibly go bigger by buying a different brand (Hisense, Sinotec etc) but at those prices I think it is pretty good.
LG 50"
Samsung UHD 50"
Am I correct in thinking the only difference will be 3D? (Besides FHD vs UHD).
I wish I had the extra cash to go bigger but I don't right now and need a new TV. I could possibly go bigger by buying a different brand (Hisense, Sinotec etc) but at those prices I think it is pretty good.
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Yep. But for the same price, you might as well get the UHD one?
Yeah that was my thinking too. Just not sure how I am going to break the news to my kids when they look for 3D. But price wise, makes more sense to go for UHD at this point.
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they already see in 3D. if they complain, a smack goes a long way to silence them
Yeah I suppose.
The UHD is looking more and more tempting to be honest. Just need to read up on how it will affect sport (if it does negatively in anyway with upscaling).
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Also, the Samsung has "PLEX for Samsung" afaik the LG does not have the PLEX app, nor does the Hisense.
And, i just a week ago paid R11499 for that same TV and am very impressed with this TV.
Not too worried about that as I use Plex on my Roku.
Joka69
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Oh ok, still an EPIC TV though.
And picture quality on normal DSTV (sport mainly). How else do you consume media? I just don't want the picture to look weird while trying to upscale ect.
Joka69
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Only have my HTPC plugged in, and and XBOX 1, (I have a Blu Ray player set up, but i only use that for sound through Home Theater) And all graphics and media through both HTPC and XBOX 1 is amazing.
Do not have DSTV so i cannot comment on that. I have PLEX set up through the PLEX App from Samsung store, and that looks awesome.
OK cool. Yeah my main use will be Netflix, Plex, Sport and XBOX One.
alkit
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I've got a few brand new PS51F5500s FULL HD 3D Plasmas available.
Price is R11995. PM me if interested.
Price is R11995. PM me if interested.
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I have one for about 2 and half years now. I absolutely love it. I use mine for DSTV, Xbox One, streaming (mainly Youtube). If you can find one, then definitely go for it. I bough mine back then at Makro for R8 750. Similar specced LCDs in the 46" range was R11k+.
Wish I could get a 60" one for living room.
Ok that sounds great. Those are basically the same uses I would use mine for. Out of interest what would one go for roughly over a year old second hand?
Badprop_za
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I have not seen any of them secondhand to be honest. In one of the earlier posts someone had the F5500 which is basically the follow-up to the e550. Think tee price was R12k for it.