What would be a comparable/I should consider TV to this one? Would you say a Vizio 55 LED could be considered
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These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal experience with that, only hearsay. These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal... » Read More These televisions use different technologies. Plasma is great if you are watching in a room with no light opposite the screen. The Plasma screen has a glass surface that is highly reflective, so if you have a window in back of you, it will reflect off the glass. However, if you plan to watch in a room that does not have light opposite the television, you cannot beat the Plasma. My brother has a Vizio, which he loves. I love my Panasonic. I also have an LED, a Samsung, which is quite good as well. I have read about some customer service issues with the Vizios, but I have no personal experience with that, only hearsay. « Show Less
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There is no comparison with the Panasonic plasmas unless you move up to a VERY expensive LED. These are bargains. If you want to step up slightly in picture quality from the Panasonic S60, look at the Panasonic ST60 series. Those have a shade darker blacks and a less reflective screen. Check the CNET reviews if you have any doubt as they are well known for their reviews.
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The contrast ratio on the Panasonic is 4 million to 1 and its refresh rate is 600hz the vizio at best has a contrast ratio of 1 million to one and 120hz refresh rate so there really is no comparing the 2. In my opinion the Panasonic is twice the tv.
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I own the UN55B8500 and the picture is fantastic. DO NOT buy an edge lit set to achieve 3D. Early adopters will pay through the nose for 3D with minimum viewing material available. Edge lit will sacrifice picture quality.Wait for the full local dimming led technology with 3D. Wait one year to 18 months and there will be plenty of inventory with both features and the prices will start to come down. Both Samsung and LG will have sets soon with both features. Worth the wait and if you can wait a little longer prices will come down.
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The choice is entirely up to your viewing preferences. LED performs better in brightly lit rooms. But Plasma has the better picture hands down, and I do most of my tv viewing after work and in the evenings on weekends.
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I believe the screen of the ST50 is as reflective as the VT50, which I own. If so, it's as reflective as the VIZIO. In overall brightness, Vizio wins, in picture quality and depth of definition in blacks and grays, the ST50 will win. That's no to say the Vizio's PQ isn't stellar. My VT50 is in a fairly bright room with no window opposite it to reflect back at the viewer. They are well off to either side. I think the brightness of my set is more than adequate in this situation.
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I agree with M. Barnes. Probably little difference between the two. Check Vizio's webpage at http://store.vizio.com/. Compare the two models tech specs and narrow your choice that way.
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I own this tv as well as a Vizio and I would say that I like the Vizio slightly better. Seems to be just a little better quality (nothing specific just my opinion). I have the Coby in a guest bedroom and it is not used terribly oftern but works fine.
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Don't know why Samsung dropped the 56" LED. If you're limited to 56" so can't go up to the LED HL61A750 take a careful look at the lamp models. They have a better display than the LED models and cost less. Even if you have to buy a lamp after a few years, they're only $100-150 online.
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The closest Vizio model is their XVT472SV, a full-LED 48" HDTV. It was introduced in early 2010 but most dealers have sold out and it appears Vizio is making only the internet app version now. You can find the XVT472SV as a refurbished (by Vizio) HDTV, like new, for about $350 less at Tiger Direct. This model has 240Hz refresh rate combined with smart dimming to produce a contrast ratio of 2,000,000 to 1 and also has some operational advantages over the internet apps version. I ordered the last new one Amazon had in stock and am planning on getting a BlueRay player that includes wireless capability, to provide the ability for streaming movies via the web. The closest Vizio model is their XVT472SV, a full-LED 48" HDTV. It was introduced in early 2010 but most dealers have sold out and it appears Vizio is making only the internet app version now. You can find the XVT472SV as a refurbished (by Vizio) HDTV, like new, for about $350 less at Tiger Direct. This model has 240Hz refresh rate combined with smart dimming to produce a contrast ratio of 2,000,000 to 1 and also has some operational advantages over the internet apps version. I ordered the last new one Amazon had in stock and am planning on getting a BlueRay player that includes... » Read More The closest Vizio model is their XVT472SV, a full-LED 48" HDTV. It was introduced in early 2010 but most dealers have sold out and it appears Vizio is making only the internet app version now. You can find the XVT472SV as a refurbished (by Vizio) HDTV, like new, for about $350 less at Tiger Direct. This model has 240Hz refresh rate combined with smart dimming to produce a contrast ratio of 2,000,000 to 1 and also has some operational advantages over the internet apps version. I ordered the last new one Amazon had in stock and am planning on getting a BlueRay player that includes wireless capability, to provide the ability for streaming movies via the web. « Show Less
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I agree with Brad with his assessment of the TV; The B550 is a superior set, in brightness and general picture quality as compared to the A-series. There are some very good deals out there. A friend of my bought one from Expo for a great price and is fully satisfied with it. The problem seems to be a years' worth of praise and satisfaction with the 'A' series and not nearly as much exposure with the "B." Too much worrying about a TV that performs admirably. Enjoy
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Pretty much. Like others have pointed out, you can get some 4k content from YouTube, but to really see what the tv can do you'll need to get something like this. I'd wait for the next generation server which should be out soon.
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If it's a light weight LED TV it will be fine. Older more heavy TVs I would not be so sure about.
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Yes vizio is a cheaper brand but a great tv for the money. I spent 180 on this tv which I thought was a great buy.
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Higher Hz, a newer model, 3-D and the reviews of the 553sv mentoned Blooming. I was hoping that Vizio worked out this kink.
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Are you buying a no frills Samsung. If so there is not a lot of difference. The TCL does not have a great deal of inputs usually the Samsung will have more and a better picture. I bought this TV for my RV most of the time i can't receive HD signal, so a really fantastic picture was not a great concern. My advice believe it or not is to buy a plasma. If you can control the lighting in your room you won't be sorry. But if you tight on money this is a good entry level TV, by the way don't do the software upgrade I hear it will screw up the TV
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I did not see the Samsung 65" in action, but then again I did not see the Vizio either before I went ahead and bought it. I have been extremely pleased with the Vizio 80, it is a fantastic TV and especially on the HD and BluRay! One small downside with it is that for whatever reason, this model does not support the Skype app - one thing to consider if you were going to use it for video conferencing. No regrets, quite the experience.
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Hi Adrienne, We purchased the Samsung 46 in. LED Smart TV & love it. There is an icon for Netflix; the blue ray movies are fabulous in color and detail. We just finished "Downtown Abbey" series; the scenery was breathtaking. Very happy with high definition. I think you will be pleased. Victor & Jeanne, Georgetown TX
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Tough to compare at 80" there are only Sharp and Vizio, i am not a friend of Sharp and I think for that size Vizio has the better pictureIf you go with a tv smaller than 80" you have better choices and pictures, like Panasonic or Sony, and I think Plasma has the better picture anyway. Best to go to a store to compare yourself.