[mythtv-users] Recommendations for HDTV?

[Andrew C. (AFPup) Stadt]

On 14-12-28 04:59 PM, Peter Schriver 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 
>> <mailto: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/
Current running both an LG (42") and a Sony (36"). No *real* issues with 
either, and both are pushing 5 years of age now.  My one quick about the 
LG is that it doesn't play nicely with CEC. It will quite willing send 
commands down the HDMI link to the receiver and my Myth box, but it 
won't except commands.