I just went to Costco again today and they have nada that fits my criteria. :(
I guess I have to decide if LED is worth the extra $$ in our really bright family room. I hate to trust the salesmen at the store; it's funny how none of the high-end showrooms have rooms with bright light/big windows, so that I can see it with my own eyes. :)
Yeah, I hear ya, StrictTime..Sales people generally know little to nothing regarding these HDTV sets..you have to do the research, which you HAVE been doing, then make your own decision.
Besides Costco..have you looked at HDTV sets anywhere else ? For instance, Sears, Best Buy, or Sams Club, even WALMART ?
I agree, Costco and other stores have really poor viewing areas where they stock HDTV sets..Keep in mind, when you go to evaluate any HDTV set at these stores..they generally have all of the sets in DYNAMIC mode..(this is a sales technique; it’s truly NOT the setting which you would normally use in your home.)
The stores generally have animated DEMOS playing on the sets as well..not a good choice when critically evaluateing them; Animated features generally do not show the various subtleties that can be seen on any HDTV set..)
Well.. I know that you’re frustrated..BUT there ARE good sets out there..if I had the money, er. ah.. that is, if money was no object..I’d go with a Semi-matte, or Full Matte (if I could find one) LED panel, 120 HZ, to help reduce motion blur, and the LARGEST panel I could get.. yes.. BIGGER is better when considering HDTV sets !
I have a 40 inch set..I would truly love to have a 55 or 60 inch set..BUT..well.. the 40 inch is what we could afford.. I’m happy with it. The Samsung IS a great set.
And that’s the answer..pick a set that YOU would be happy with~ keep in mind, most of these stores have a 30 day return policy..if ya buy a set, but then decide it’s not the set for you.. you can always return it for something else.
Oh yes.. and it has to pass the WIFE factor as well. LOL~~!~ ;>)