[mythtv-users] Recommendations for HDTV?

[Calvin Dodge]

My strictly anecdotal experience regarding reliability:
1) a recent Panasonic, chosen because Consumer Reports had said they
had the best rate of repair.  THAT rating was issued in 2008, and I
think Panasonic's quality control has slipped, since that TV's
motherboard died after 2 months, and it took 2-3 months to get it
replaced (shortage of replacement boards due to widespread failure)
2) a Vizio, which acquired a panel defect after about 1.5 years
(pixel-wide red line from bottom to middle of screen).  As that TV was
bought with a Square Trade warranty, it was replaced without a problem
(actually, they offered to leave the old unit with us, so it now sits
in the guest room).
3) a JVC bought in 2008.  The only problem it has encountered is a
gradually lengthening boot time.  This used to be a problem, since
it's configured to shut down if it hasn't booted in 10 seconds.
Fortunately, I ran across a web article which described how to change
that default, and the TV has been working flawlessly ever since.

Calvin Dodge


On Sun, Dec 28, 2014 at 3:59 PM, Peter Schriver
<peterschriver at charter.net> wrote:
> I have 6 LEDs at the moment. Smart TV is a complete waste of time for me and
> actually causes more problems. My LG 60” is on it’s 5th mother board. The
> last 2 I have had to put in myself since it is now out of warranty. My
> favorite TV is a 50” Changhong
> http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16889624014 I bought
> from NewEgg for next to nothing. It has a great picture but a crappy remote
> and poor sound which is not a problem with my set-up. I really thought I was
> going to get a piece of junk since it cost less than $300 but I was
> pleasantly surprised. Wait till it shows up as a Shellshocker special.
>
> On Dec 28, 2014, at 4:32 PM, John Marshall <mythtv at marshallparty.org> wrote:
>
> Vizio? I don't know if the super-high refresh rates (120/240 Hz)
> are useful or just cause problems with audio/video sync on
> MythTV. I was
>
> looking to avoid 3D / 4k if it adds to the price. Apparently whether
> to get 100Hz/120Hz can depend on personal preferences so might need
> to see it in action first.
>
>
> 120Hz is nice so 24fps DVD can be shown without 3:2 pulldown.  I have never
> had any issues in Myth with this or audio sync, but I have an old receiver
> that gets audio via RCA out from the TV.
>
> Beware, though, that the "fancy" 120Hz sets also often add image processing
> (soap-opera effect), which many people don't care for but can usually be
> disabled.  Also, if you play games these sets often have input lag that can
> affect gameplay.
> http://www.displaylag.com/display-database/
>
> I would also suggest the LCD section at AVS forum for part of your research.
> http://www.avsforum.com/forum/166-lcd-flat-panel-displays/
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