Was looking at the curved 55" Samsung in Currys last night. Must say I was impressed with the demo picture quality. Also right next to it was the flat screen version of the same size and I think they can't have set it up as well because it looked almost tepid by comparison.
Probably a deliberate ploy to make the (very slightly) curved screen look better.
Have to say though, once they sort the standards out, and the prices have dropped I'll be getting one. I was going to get a new TV in Jan sales as my 40" Samsung is looking a little dated but now I'll wait a year or so as I may as well just move straight to a 4k once everythings settled down a bit.
The top 4 makes of TVs I would say are Panisonic, Sony, Samsung and LG.
Philips was also at on time a good make. Don't know if they still are.
To be more accurate, the top 2 are Sony and Panasonic, the 'middling' 2 would be Samsung and LG (far behind the top two), and the rest in a pretty poor third (not unexpected, as most of the rest just badge cheap sets).
Philips haven't been considered 'good' for a VERY, VERY long time - 50's or 60's perhaps? - although they did make a few decent colour CRT models over the years. But even back when they were considered 'good' they had the reputation of providing the worst service of all manufacturers back in those days.
Was looking at the curved 55" Samsung in Currys last night. Must say I was impressed with the demo picture quality. Also right next to it was the flat screen version of the same size and I think they can't have set it up as well because it looked almost tepid by comparison.
Probably a deliberate ploy to make the (very slightly) curved screen look better.
My parents now have their HU7200 curved Samsung and it's outstanding. I walked in the other night and they were watching something on More 4. I assumed it was HD but it was actually SD (no More 4 HD on their Freeview). That's how sharp it looks. With that said, I don't think there's a big difference between curved and non-curved. When we eventually get one, we'll be going for a flat one.
I have - I can only imagine you're viewing some pretty crappy LCD's if you get wider viewing angles from a curved screen
The viewing angle on the Samsung's I saw was outstanding, approaching 180 degrees.
Probably something more accurately like 160/170, but without going back and measuring it's impossible to say. What I can say is its was very oblique and the curve did add something to the picture.
As with all screens, I'd say its best straight on / near straight on though.
As are decent flat screens - the inward curve can obviously only reduce the viewing angle, and presumably the technology is essentially identical?.
I wouldn't know Nigel.
All I do remember is not seeing any adverse effects from the curve and actually finding the curve slightly better than the flat ones on display adjacent to it.
As I said before, it wasn't a result I expected as I honestly expected it to be a gimmick, but I would say there is a small improvement in immersion and viewing experience with no obvious deteriment to picture quality that I noticed. Given the choice I'd take curved but I wouldn't pay extra for it.
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I have - I can only imagine you're viewing some pretty crappy LCD's if you get wider viewing angles from a curved screen
I'm guessing you are referring to Panasonic and Sony - just because they carry a prestige badge doesn't make them immune from poor performance. ;-)
Philips was also at on time a good make. Don't know if they still are.
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Probably a deliberate ploy to make the (very slightly) curved screen look better.
Have to say though, once they sort the standards out, and the prices have dropped I'll be getting one. I was going to get a new TV in Jan sales as my 40" Samsung is looking a little dated but now I'll wait a year or so as I may as well just move straight to a 4k once everythings settled down a bit.
To be more accurate, the top 2 are Sony and Panasonic, the 'middling' 2 would be Samsung and LG (far behind the top two), and the rest in a pretty poor third (not unexpected, as most of the rest just badge cheap sets).
Philips haven't been considered 'good' for a VERY, VERY long time - 50's or 60's perhaps? - although they did make a few decent colour CRT models over the years. But even back when they were considered 'good' they had the reputation of providing the worst service of all manufacturers back in those days.
My parents now have their HU7200 curved Samsung and it's outstanding. I walked in the other night and they were watching something on More 4. I assumed it was HD but it was actually SD (no More 4 HD on their Freeview). That's how sharp it looks. With that said, I don't think there's a big difference between curved and non-curved. When we eventually get one, we'll be going for a flat one.
The viewing angle on the Samsung's I saw was outstanding, approaching 180 degrees.
Probably something more accurately like 160/170, but without going back and measuring it's impossible to say. What I can say is its was very oblique and the curve did add something to the picture.
As with all screens, I'd say its best straight on / near straight on though.
As are decent flat screens - the inward curve can obviously only reduce the viewing angle, and presumably the technology is essentially identical?.
I wouldn't know Nigel.
All I do remember is not seeing any adverse effects from the curve and actually finding the curve slightly better than the flat ones on display adjacent to it.
As I said before, it wasn't a result I expected as I honestly expected it to be a gimmick, but I would say there is a small improvement in immersion and viewing experience with no obvious deteriment to picture quality that I noticed. Given the choice I'd take curved but I wouldn't pay extra for it.