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Another 'Which TV should I buy' question

Feb 10, 2015 9:56PM PST

Hello all, let me bore you with yet another dilemma:

I use my TV only as a screen for my PC, so I don't ever use any smart tv funcionality, usb recording, or to be honest - even the remote. I'd preffer to avoid built in cameras and microphones, and I don't really care that much about a curved screen. All I could complain about with my current setup is that sometimes I could use some easy wireless sharing of photos etc from mobile devices, when my friends come over. Not even so much my own devices - I can cope with those.

I don't have a big living room, and sometimes I like to sit (a lot) closer (rare gaming marathons). My couch is usually around 1.5-2.5 m away from the wall.

First thing is - I would really like to buy a 50-55in TV, and I would really love to get 4K not to have this struggle in a couple years again but after reading so many comparisons, pros and cons - I'm not sure if it's worth it, and I can't wait more than maybe 3-4 months with the purchase from now. I've seen a chart of screen size to viewing distance ratio which suggested weather there would or would not be a major difference visible, and that chart suggested I might see it, however I must say I've yet to see a 4k 55 in tv that would blow me away... to be honest the few 4k TVs I have seen gave me the impression the HD content displayed on them would not be as attractive, not as fluent - tearing, and well, I'm not sure the pixel size at 0.5-1m even bothers me that much?

Probably I was looking at wrong 4k models?
Lets say my price range for a 4k tv would be 1200 EUR tops, and well prefferably 20% less for FullHD TV.

I would apreciate if you guys could point me in a direction of maybe 1-2 UHD tv models most worth to be looked at at this price range and size, and same with FHD ones. I don't think I would use 3D much, also I'd preffer LED TV.
As you can probably tell I am not a great video-phile, and probably won't appreciate very fine picture differences.

I was advised to go with Sony W8 series, I am just not sure. I don't have much brand loyalty, but closest thing to a preferred brand would be Samsung, since I have mobile devices of that manufacturer, but that is not at all a priority.
The sound capabilities are nearly irrelevant to me, I have an independent sound system.

If you took the time to read my miserable keybashing, I will appreciate any suggestions.

Cheers!

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TV as a monitor?
Feb 10, 2015 10:42PM PST
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Thnx
Feb 11, 2015 2:52PM PST

Thanks for your reply.
My rig is somewhat capable, although I do not consider myself a 'serious' gamer Wink
So I will take the input lag into consideration, although not as a primary factor.

Regards

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Any alternatives to consider for Sony KDL-50(or 55)W829?
Feb 16, 2015 8:59PM PST

I am now considering the Sony KDL-55(or 50)W829.

If anyone could give me a reasonably close alternative at the same/lower price, I would much appreciate it.

Regards to you all.

q.