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    realJSOP
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    The wife is making noises like she wants to get a new TV. We already have a 65-inch Sharp Aquos LED TV that's six-seven years old, and she wants a 75-inch. We've eliminated the QLED sets because they're way too expensive, but have established that we want HDR. With that info, can anyone here comment of their own TV in that same class (75-inch with HDR)? I honestly have no idea which brand is decent anymore. BTW, we're buying ceiling is hard-set at $2500. ------------- I forgot to mention that we run all of our stuff through a home theater receiver with 5.1 speakers, and have a separate DVD player, cable box, and media center PC devices. The PC is connected to the network/internet. We don't really need a "smart" TV because we have the PC. The sound quality and "smartness" durability of the TV itself is kinda moot because of the above. We'll be treating it like a glorified monitor.

    ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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    When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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      The wife is making noises like she wants to get a new TV. We already have a 65-inch Sharp Aquos LED TV that's six-seven years old, and she wants a 75-inch. We've eliminated the QLED sets because they're way too expensive, but have established that we want HDR. With that info, can anyone here comment of their own TV in that same class (75-inch with HDR)? I honestly have no idea which brand is decent anymore. BTW, we're buying ceiling is hard-set at $2500. ------------- I forgot to mention that we run all of our stuff through a home theater receiver with 5.1 speakers, and have a separate DVD player, cable box, and media center PC devices. The PC is connected to the network/internet. We don't really need a "smart" TV because we have the PC. The sound quality and "smartness" durability of the TV itself is kinda moot because of the above. We'll be treating it like a glorified monitor.

      ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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      You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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      When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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      Slacker007
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      Any of the Samsung smart TVs are good, we have one and getting another here soon. We currently have a 50" Samsung smart TV, I forget the model, couple of years old, and we still LOVE IT! Samsung TVs: Smart LED Televisions & QLED Technology | Samsung US[^]

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        Any of the Samsung smart TVs are good, we have one and getting another here soon. We currently have a 50" Samsung smart TV, I forget the model, couple of years old, and we still LOVE IT! Samsung TVs: Smart LED Televisions & QLED Technology | Samsung US[^]

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        realJSOP
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        I've heard good things about Vizio and LG (has better app stuff in it) as well.

        ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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        You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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        When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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          The wife is making noises like she wants to get a new TV. We already have a 65-inch Sharp Aquos LED TV that's six-seven years old, and she wants a 75-inch. We've eliminated the QLED sets because they're way too expensive, but have established that we want HDR. With that info, can anyone here comment of their own TV in that same class (75-inch with HDR)? I honestly have no idea which brand is decent anymore. BTW, we're buying ceiling is hard-set at $2500. ------------- I forgot to mention that we run all of our stuff through a home theater receiver with 5.1 speakers, and have a separate DVD player, cable box, and media center PC devices. The PC is connected to the network/internet. We don't really need a "smart" TV because we have the PC. The sound quality and "smartness" durability of the TV itself is kinda moot because of the above. We'll be treating it like a glorified monitor.

          ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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          You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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          When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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          RJOberg
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          Outside of Samsung, LG, Sony, and -maybe- Sharp, every brand is pretty much the same components with a different label slapped on it. I recently picked up a 65-inch Sony Bravia, 4K, HDR, etc., and am very pleased with it. Their 75-inch are under your hard ceiling price.

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            I've heard good things about Vizio and LG (has better app stuff in it) as well.

            ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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            You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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            When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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            OriginalGriff
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            I'm on my second LG - not that big, we can only fit a 42" in without blocking the window - and I've not had problems with them. Good features, good picture, and good connectivity (although you need a soundbar; as with all "thin" TV's the speakers are crap).

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              The wife is making noises like she wants to get a new TV. We already have a 65-inch Sharp Aquos LED TV that's six-seven years old, and she wants a 75-inch. We've eliminated the QLED sets because they're way too expensive, but have established that we want HDR. With that info, can anyone here comment of their own TV in that same class (75-inch with HDR)? I honestly have no idea which brand is decent anymore. BTW, we're buying ceiling is hard-set at $2500. ------------- I forgot to mention that we run all of our stuff through a home theater receiver with 5.1 speakers, and have a separate DVD player, cable box, and media center PC devices. The PC is connected to the network/internet. We don't really need a "smart" TV because we have the PC. The sound quality and "smartness" durability of the TV itself is kinda moot because of the above. We'll be treating it like a glorified monitor.

              ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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              You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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              When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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              Nish Nishant
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              Here's a warning about getting a Samsung smart TV. They stop updating the OS after 3-ish years so unless you have an external smart device like Roku, the smartness of your TV is limited to about 3 years.

              Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com

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                Here's a warning about getting a Samsung smart TV. They stop updating the OS after 3-ish years so unless you have an external smart device like Roku, the smartness of your TV is limited to about 3 years.

                Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com

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                Rick York
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                I prefer to use the intelligence of a DVD player and let the TV be a "dumb" monitor. That's because of how my various audio sources are connected with the receiver. Plus, if the DVD player is out of date I can replace it easily and inexpensively.

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                  I prefer to use the intelligence of a DVD player and let the TV be a "dumb" monitor. That's because of how my various audio sources are connected with the receiver. Plus, if the DVD player is out of date I can replace it easily and inexpensively.

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                  Nish Nishant
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                  Yeah, that works, especially if the DVD player has apps for YouTube, Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, etc.

                  Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com

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                    Yeah, that works, especially if the DVD player has apps for YouTube, Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, etc.

                    Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com

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                    Tim Carmichael
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                    Currently at my mother-in-law's house; added Hulu and Amazon to her Wii. And, watching DS9 via Hulu... as long as it works, I'm happy.

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                      The wife is making noises like she wants to get a new TV. We already have a 65-inch Sharp Aquos LED TV that's six-seven years old, and she wants a 75-inch. We've eliminated the QLED sets because they're way too expensive, but have established that we want HDR. With that info, can anyone here comment of their own TV in that same class (75-inch with HDR)? I honestly have no idea which brand is decent anymore. BTW, we're buying ceiling is hard-set at $2500. ------------- I forgot to mention that we run all of our stuff through a home theater receiver with 5.1 speakers, and have a separate DVD player, cable box, and media center PC devices. The PC is connected to the network/internet. We don't really need a "smart" TV because we have the PC. The sound quality and "smartness" durability of the TV itself is kinda moot because of the above. We'll be treating it like a glorified monitor.

                      ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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                      You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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                      When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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                      Nelek
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                      Must be a TV? A friend of mine just bought a beamer and is in love with it. AFAIK with 2500$ you might get a nice one. I personally am very happy with my Samsung from 2013, used "un-smart" (laptop pluged to TV as smart part)

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                        Must be a TV? A friend of mine just bought a beamer and is in love with it. AFAIK with 2500$ you might get a nice one. I personally am very happy with my Samsung from 2013, used "un-smart" (laptop pluged to TV as smart part)

                        M.D.V. ;) If something has a solution... Why do we have to worry about?. If it has no solution... For what reason do we have to worry about? Help me to understand what I'm saying, and I'll explain it better to you Rating helpful answers is nice, but saying thanks can be even nicer.

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                        What is a "beamer"?

                        ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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                        You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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                        When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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                          What is a "beamer"?

                          ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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                          You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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                          When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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                          Jacquers
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                          A projector I assume

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                            Yeah, that works, especially if the DVD player has apps for YouTube, Amazon, Netflix, Hulu, etc.

                            Nish Nishant Consultant Software Architect Ganymede Software Solutions LLC www.ganymedesoftwaresolutions.com

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                            If it doesn't you can easily find one that does. :cool:

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                              What is a "beamer"?

                              ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
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                              You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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                              When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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                              Rick York
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                              I have only heard and seen the word in the context of a car - BMW.

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                                I prefer to use the intelligence of a DVD player and let the TV be a "dumb" monitor. That's because of how my various audio sources are connected with the receiver. Plus, if the DVD player is out of date I can replace it easily and inexpensively.

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                                jschell
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                                Rick York wrote:

                                I prefer to use the intelligence of a DVD player and let the TV be a "dumb" monitor

                                I agree strongly with this. Newest TV I have includes 'smart' and I find it irritating and useless. And that with a new TV. The interface it intended to up sell products like pay for movies and consequently makes it harder to get to the content that I am already paying for. With external devices I can always switch to something else.

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                                  I've heard good things about Vizio and LG (has better app stuff in it) as well.

                                  ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
                                  -----
                                  You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
                                  -----
                                  When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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                                  Don't let apps dictate your TV purchasing choices. They're all crap. But if you do care about apps, stay away from Sony, as they're known to remove some without any notice. Not that I'd personally ever recommend anyone buy anything from Sony.

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                                    A projector I assume

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                                    dandy72
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                                    I've been using projectors for about a dozen years, and I've never heard anyone refer to a projector as a "beamer"...though I suppose I can see why.

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                                      The wife is making noises like she wants to get a new TV. We already have a 65-inch Sharp Aquos LED TV that's six-seven years old, and she wants a 75-inch. We've eliminated the QLED sets because they're way too expensive, but have established that we want HDR. With that info, can anyone here comment of their own TV in that same class (75-inch with HDR)? I honestly have no idea which brand is decent anymore. BTW, we're buying ceiling is hard-set at $2500. ------------- I forgot to mention that we run all of our stuff through a home theater receiver with 5.1 speakers, and have a separate DVD player, cable box, and media center PC devices. The PC is connected to the network/internet. We don't really need a "smart" TV because we have the PC. The sound quality and "smartness" durability of the TV itself is kinda moot because of the above. We'll be treating it like a glorified monitor.

                                      ".45 ACP - because shooting twice is just silly" - JSOP, 2010
                                      -----
                                      You can never have too much ammo - unless you're swimming, or on fire. - JSOP, 2010
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                                      When you pry the gun from my cold dead hands, be careful - the barrel will be very hot. - JSOP, 2013

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                                      W Balboos GHB
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                                      Oddly enough, I'm not being cynical when I say "can't she just sit a bit closer?". I guess it has to do with growing up with B&W TV, but, no matter how big the screen, there's precious little worth watching, let alone SuperSizing an extra-extra large.

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                                        I have only heard and seen the word in the context of a car - BMW.

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                                        Ravi Bhavnani
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                                        And that's spelled "Bimmer" not "Beamer". /ravi

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                                          And that's spelled "Bimmer" not "Beamer". /ravi

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                                          Rick York
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                                          I have never seen it spelled - only heard it said, and I have always heard it said, "beamer." That's just me and my sheltered, west coast upbringing though.

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