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Please help with confused reviews on these LED TV's

Jul 25, 2012 5:50PM PDT

I need help from educated people that have expertise in the area of LED Large screen TV's. I really have two TV's that I am looking at. I had about four but have narrowed this down to two.
All reviews on both of my models below say this is true of each. I have talked to several that have these models that they say it is not an issue. Are the people reviewing these using a magnify glass and are so technical that our eyes will not see this issues. I just want an honest opinion here.
What I am wanting:
Main need is picture quality (that means less banding, color uniformity issues, bleeding, shadowing)
Screen Size : 65' (could go larger not smaller)
Type: LED (no plasma too bright in the viewing room and too dark of screen. No burn in possibilities if I do not buy period.
Refresh: 240 hz
Here are my two
1
Sony KDL65HX729
They are saying that this one has dealt with the uniformity issue but has shadowing. They do have the local dimmer along with edge lit backlight to help with uniformity.
2
Samsung UN65D8000
I guess the biggest issue with this one is color uniformity issues they say in the review it is a fabulous TV, then turn around and say it has color uniformity issues. It's like you are even more confused now.
Not that BB is a great place to start but they do list these as the Magnolia series so I am guessing they are the top that BB has to offer. Just wanted to deal with the negatives on each and weight your thoughts.
I have surround sound speakers with a mid line receiver so sound issue will not be a problem. What are your takes on the two sets?
Uses %'s
Sports, TV shows 75
Playstation 3 20
Movies 5
Any recommendations on these two would be appreciated.

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In short, TVs are not picture perfect.
Jul 26, 2012 1:54AM PDT

To get perfect pictures we have to move to monitors and better displays. It appears you are very picky and will not accept a great display that has some variation in the display that is usually accepted for TV viewing. As such we'll have to consider the Barco display. Here's a link.

http://www.barco.com/en/products-solutions/displays-monitors-workstations/large-format-displays

They only make a few models but if you are truly concerned about this, then we can't use anything that you listed.
Bob

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Please help with confused reviews on these LED TV's
Jul 26, 2012 5:02PM PDT

Sorry I really am not that picky. I did get them down to two and between these two I guess I was wanting to see what people thought the best option would be. I mean you lay down $2500.00 plus you expect a better tv than shadowing and all the crap people are putting on their reviews. I thought maybe someone that had these could give me some things to keep in mind. I think right now Sony is the leader and I guess it will be the one I get unless someone can tell me something that could change my mind. Any thoughts. don't be afraid to speak your mind I would if asked.

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Then another problem.
Jul 27, 2012 5:18AM PDT

At 2500 bucks why do these things only have a 1 year warranty? And if you do a little digging you find folk looking at repairs out of warranty that cost as much (well maybe half?) the cost of a new set.

There's a lesson here about not over investing in such things. That is, are you OK with the current 5 year designs?
Bob

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My view.
Jul 27, 2012 5:28AM PDT

1. Go shopping and see the sets in question.

2. Do not part with one dime for any "Smart TV" features. The makers are falling all over themselves and the bugs are not being addressed. For example if Netflix fails, the tv maker will point at Netflix. Same thing for all the apps since for the most part, the makers are not writing the apps and appear to be leaving bugs in place as they work on next year's model.
Bob