Hi all, looking for some friendly advice. My Toshiba 46PB20 has passed on after 4 years of service and now I find myself in a position to get a new TV set.
I really wanted a Plasma back in the day but they're now long gone. So I'm left with LCD's and my preferred brand is SONY.
There's an installment fiesta going on now in a very popular mall that is promoting these models with 24 months installment and it's difficult to resist.
Please help me out, I might make my purchase as soon as tomorrow. Will bring my source material to test side by side tomorrow.
So here are my options.
Option 1
SONY KD-55w800c (2015 model)
Pros
- 55 inches
- Blacks look deeper in the showroom floor.
- I think it's 3D capable
Option 2
SONY KD-49x8000e (2017 model)
Pros
- 4k (probably only a PRO on paper)
- HDR
- Triluminous display
I'm sure most would answer to just get a 4k display but I have reasons why I would like to stick with a FULL HD unit.
1. Getting a 4k unit might start a brand new cycle of wants that I wish to avoid.
2. The blacks of the FULL HD unit seemed deeper in the showroom floor though I have yet to test them side by side with the same source material.
3. The FULL HD unit is 55 inches making it 6 inches bigger than the 4k unit (In my mind, bigger is better)
4. I think it's 3D capable
5. I think a FULL HD set will be kinder to my DVD's (Yes, I still have a DVD collection)
Reasons I might want to get a 4k unit.
1. HDR content interests me, and at least I'll be ready for when HDR becomes more common (I already have an Xbox One S)
2. I have read good things about SONY's Triluminous display technology. Anyone care to vouch for this?
Both sets are use EDGE lit backlight tech (Is this a bad thing?)
Both are Android TV's (I really don't care about this because I have an HTPC) (Should I watch out for bugs in the OS?)
Help!