Less is More

[cpd]

I currently own a 65" Panny VT30. When I purchased the TV I had a perfect space for it. That space has now been converted to a different use, and the TV sits in a living room it is really too big for (I know many believe there is no such thing, but it really sticks out like a sore thumb). So here are my questions --

1) Can anyone advise of a good source of information for determining the resale value of the VT30 and a good site for selling?

2) I am now taking recommendations for TV's in the 50-55" range. Preferably, I'd like to stay under $2,000. The room has lots of natural light and, frankly, that did come into play sometimes with the plasma, but that does not rule it out for me as a purchase option. Most of our viewing is at night.

 

[agarwalro]

Can anyone advise of a good source of information for determining the resale value of the VT30 and a good site for selling?

There are two used for sale on Amazon... One for $2300 and another for $3000. Since Panny checked out of the Plasma business, there has been a buying frenzy and therefore the new and used rates have skyrocketed. For example, the 65VT60 which retailed for $2700 around Thanksgiving in 2013 is $5K now .

I am now taking recommendations for TV's in the 50-55" range. Preferably, I'd like to stay under $2,000. The room has lots of natural light and, frankly, that did come into play sometimes with the plasma, but that does not rule it out for me as a purchase option. Most of our viewing is at night.

Amazon.com: Samsung PN64F8500 64-Inch 1080p 600Hz 3D Smart Plasma HDTV (2013 Model): Electronics

The Value Electronics shootout put this and the Panasonic VT/ZT as the best TVs for the 2013 with the 8500 getting the edge in bright environments due to higher light output. Here is a summary of their results, Value Electronics HDTV Shootout: And Then There Were Three... HDTV Scores | Sound & Vision

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

I currently own a 65" Panny VT30. When I purchased the TV I had a perfect space for it. That space has now been converted to a different use, and the TV sits in a living room it is really too big for (I know many believe there is no such thing, but it really sticks out like a sore thumb). So here are my questions --

Photos of this "sore thumb" please. I personally find it hard to believe.
Is it wall-mounted or on the stand?

Also what is your seating distance?

 

[afterlife2]

Man I wish I had this problem.

 

[cpd]

Photos of this "sore thumb" please. I personally find it hard to believe.
Is it wall-mounted or on the stand?

Also what is your seating distance?

The room is long but it is narrow. It is on a stand. Viewing distance is fine-it's the width of the room that is the concern.

 

[cpd]

Man I wish I had this problem.

Your wish can be granted - but if agarwalro is correct, it will cost you

 

[afterlife2]

Your wish can be granted - but if agarwalro is correct, it will cost you

With all my bad luck cost I bet.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

The room is long but it is narrow. It is on a stand. Viewing distance is fine-it's the width of the room that is the concern.

Put the TV on the long wall, not the narrow one Also Wall-mount it and it will much less of eye sore

 

[cpd]

Put the TV on the long wall, not the narrow one Also Wall-mount it and it will much less of eye sore

The room layout really doesn't work that way. It's only about 10' wide. The long walls are all windows on one side and there is a large opening to the dining room on the other. So that doesn't work either. It is sitting on a stand against the only wall it can -- hence the questions. It is with great regret I am actually considering this.

 

[BoredSysAdmin]

Like I said before - photo is worth a thousand words

 

[TechnoFile]

A few questions. How far away is the typical viewing location? What type of features do you want/prefer the tv to have (i.e. streaming, photoplayer, web browser, etc, etc)? Any preference towards 1 brand over another? What types of programming, and how much, do you typically watch(sports and movies and general tv watching are obvious, but how much do you watch sports? Do you watch move action movies or dramas? It makes a difference.)? Do you care more about picture quality (color accuracy) or picture sharpness (few jagged lines when viewing HD content)? I had a few others in mind, but they've escaped me. Anyway, I can make 2 or 3 recommendations if you can let me know the answers to those questions to get you on the way.

 

[crossedover]

If we follow the ISF rule of thumb it's: contrast, color saturation, color accuracy and resolutions in that order. 4k useless 8k useless until we all get 80+ inch displays and sit 4' away, never mind lack of content....