Help me pick a great tv.
August 2, 2010 10:33 PM Subscribe
Where can I find authoritative reviews of flat screen tvs?
Can anyone recommend source or series of sources where I can find "objective" reviews of flat screen tvs, or at least authoritative ones.
My Google Fu is turning up a lot of Astroturfed content, and a lot of way too old content.
So I am looking for a few source that can help guide me, and ensure I make the right decision as far as my new flatscreen tv.
I am looking for a unit that is around 50-60 inches, and has great image quality. I am leaning towards a Led based tv, over plasma due to some of the things I have read already.
I am not really interested in a "3D" tv.
Can anyone recommend source or series of sources where I can find "objective" reviews of flat screen tvs, or at least authoritative ones.
My Google Fu is turning up a lot of Astroturfed content, and a lot of way too old content.
So I am looking for a few source that can help guide me, and ensure I make the right decision as far as my new flatscreen tv.
I am looking for a unit that is around 50-60 inches, and has great image quality. I am leaning towards a Led based tv, over plasma due to some of the things I have read already.
I am not really interested in a "3D" tv.
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posted by netbros at 11:03 PM on August 2, 2010
posted by netbros at 11:03 PM on August 2, 2010
Consumer Reports? I think you have to subscribe in order to access their reviews (that's their sole source of money to pay for it all) but they have a good reputation for being objective.
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 11:32 PM on August 2, 2010 [2 favorites]
posted by Chocolate Pickle at 11:32 PM on August 2, 2010 [2 favorites]
Seconding AVSforum.com. Several helpful threads with guides and plenty of up to date information
posted by Giggilituffin at 11:52 PM on August 2, 2010
posted by Giggilituffin at 11:52 PM on August 2, 2010
It's UK-based, but I think What Hi-Fi Sound and Vision is a pretty authoritative. I've used it to buy or recommend to others TVs and it hasn't failed me yet.
posted by MuffinMan at 1:44 AM on August 3, 2010
posted by MuffinMan at 1:44 AM on August 3, 2010
Consumer Reports, as long as you are not asking about iPhone 4 performance. I used CR when shopping for my HDTV and bought a Samsung 46" LED. I'm very happy with the results.
posted by markmillard at 4:55 AM on August 3, 2010
posted by markmillard at 4:55 AM on August 3, 2010
CNET
I was generally able to find a review of at least one model of most product lines, though some of their reviews are a bit dated.
posted by Sharakov at 6:42 AM on August 3, 2010 [2 favorites]
I was generally able to find a review of at least one model of most product lines, though some of their reviews are a bit dated.
posted by Sharakov at 6:42 AM on August 3, 2010 [2 favorites]
I used AVS Forum, CNET, and http://www.televisioninfo.com/
posted by mrs. taters at 8:15 AM on August 3, 2010
posted by mrs. taters at 8:15 AM on August 3, 2010
+1 for CNET.com, for both editor reviews and general public/user opinions.
posted by kenbennedy at 11:54 AM on August 3, 2010
posted by kenbennedy at 11:54 AM on August 3, 2010
http://flatpanelshd.com/reviews.php
Two things I like about this review site: 1. Serious geeky reviews, long and detailed and 2. Reviews are for desktop and home theater flat panels.
posted by conrad53 at 10:08 PM on August 3, 2010
Two things I like about this review site: 1. Serious geeky reviews, long and detailed and 2. Reviews are for desktop and home theater flat panels.
posted by conrad53 at 10:08 PM on August 3, 2010
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