How does the Curved screen compare to flat screen TV.
53940
I'm not sure how much difference the curve makes but overall, this TV has the most amazing picture I've ever seen.
53941
You get an excellent view as long as you are seated in the center of the TV.
53942
Curve screen provide good view to people who are watching from the sides.I did not see any competitor TV with this model quality, can't compare, it's amazing quality even with regular HD or digital broadcasting or movies.
53943
Not much difference between the curved screen and a flat screen if you are watching from a distance of 9-10 feet or more. If you are watching closer then you get more of the effect of the curved screen which seems to draw you into the scene more.
53944
It really doesn't make much difference except it will stretch any reflection across the entire screen instead of it only being where it reflects.
53945
In my opinion the curve 4000hd is by far the best picture I have seen. The clarity is outstanding, the colors are fabulous, and the 3-D capability far exceeds any flat screen TV I have seen. The movie Nemo is a good movie to watch to see all these capabilities. Love the television.
53946
Definitely a superb picture, especially when you can find 4K input. (Hopefully there will be lots more of that coming on line soon.) Only thing I'd warn about is that the screen is very reflective so if you're in a light filled room it may be distracting. My set is in my basement and all the ceiling lights are on a dimmer so I have no problem with that. Sometimes you have to convince people that it's OK to sit up close, but once they do they're hooked.
53947
significantly better. gives the precise immpression of greater depth and screen size.
1555925
I like the White framed and Burgundy framed LCD HDTV's better they look more distinctive, plus the sharp stand allows for Tilting and moving of the TV, the Sony does NOT allow any movement of the TV. However I wonder about the reliability of the Sharp... never have had a Sharp TV my Sony's have lasted at least 10 years without any problems... The Sharp model is native 1080p and built for gaming. You have to get the Sony 32XBR9 for a comparison...it just came out and is 999 at BB
2232235
I just got mine last night... viewing angles aren't as great as LCD's, that's for sure... left and right as well as up and down. I really didn't appreciate just how big this thing was going to be til it came in. I have it up too high and you can notice the difference pretty easily from having your eyes on level with the center of the screen and being above/below that point. I have a chair that is about 45 degrees and you can also notice the picture dim compared to sitting straight in front, but its not too bad. I wouldn't want to sit at much more of an angle than that though. I'd say its got about 90 degrees of solid viewing and then it starts noticeably degrading. You're definitely going to want to sit as close to head-on to this thing as you can get with your eye-level near the center though. I think the up/down viewing angle is worse. Very happy though overall... Kind of shocked what I got for my money. I was looking to get the biggest best TV I could for under $1k and frankly, I ended up with more than I bargained for.
196282
Just like any other flat screen tv, the picture at an angle is just fine...
1070419
It doesn't have a flat surface on top, just bars. If it's a small tube-type TV or a flat panel with a board under it maybe.
1719703
Once you go big it is hard to go back down. That being said opt for the larger screen w/o smart capabilities as the smart functions are rarely used for just plain watching TV. If you want to add the 3D HDTV spec this is even better as even the cable comp. we have here that broadcast at the lowest levels as compared to stateside the picture quality is incredible. It is that good, imagine what it would be like on more modern cable systems. The LG models are all very good but a bigger/ better picture at least for me is first.
1614193
yes I would recommend this model, as for the glare problem all flat panels that have screens made from glass will suffer from somereflections, but for the most part you will not notice it, as for blue ray movies, why bother, with a good upscaler dvd movies lookalmost as good as blu ray, besides viewing any distance beyond 7 ft your eye's cannot resolve any difference, in other words from7ft away 720p and 1080p look the same quality wise,
1798899
Indeed, in line with CNET's review, I've found there is a difference when viewed from off-center. Our set is about 110" away from our couch (2 screen widths), and the vertical center of the screen is about 6" above eye level. When viewed about 5-6' laterally off-center, there is a definite difference - the image appears slightly duller. This does not get any worse the further out you go, but I've only gone another 3' laterally. I was disappointed that I could notice a difference, but to be honest, after owning the set for a month, I can't really see this difference anymore, and have absolutely no qualms about sitting 5-6' off-center. However, I can still detect a difference in the vividness of this set vs. the LN46A650 in our bedroom.
276679
Curve is designed to sit upright, while the Leaf is flat, limp, and can be put on any flat surface/wall. I prefer Curve because I can set it on tall furniture instead of having to nail, tack, whatever, the Leaf to a wall. Otherwise, both are the same amplified 50 mile range indoor HD antenna.
818181
Actually why would someone have an expensive wide screen and watch it at 4:3 is beyond me. It becomes very hard to see and it is like your TV has shrunk. Most recent flat screens will widen it without too much distortion.
1533732
I purchased a 750 on 11/29/08 from Amazon and received it the following week. In a very dark room and from the right angle, you can see the image getting reflected through the beveled edge of the frame, but it is hardly noticeable. My wife didn't even see it until I pointed it out to her. It has no effect at all on my viewing pleasure. I have the TV placed on a corner TV stand positioned in a corner, but I don't think it would make any difference against a flat wall.
519831
I love this TV which I bought on Amazon. As a Prime member, shipping was free and fast. I have had no problems with "heat" emanating from the TV. Viewing angles are terrific. This is the best TV I have ever owned and is my fifth flat screen.
57698
I forgot to mention; I have a separate sound system, so I'm mostly concerned with the picture. How would you compare the picture quality of the two TVs?
1482303
Tough to compare at 80" there are only Sharp and Vizio, i am not a friend of Sharp and I think for that size Vizio has the better pictureIf you go with a tv smaller than 80" you have better choices and pictures, like Panasonic or Sony, and I think Plasma has the better picture anyway. Best to go to a store to compare yourself.
208421
Have owned a 40" TCL for over two years and it works great. Picture is exceptional, sound is similar to all flat screen tv's a little weak. Have it in the bedroom and with a ROKU attached it is quite the media center.
1610504
I maybe not the one to ask as I like to sit closer than recommended. I like the big picture, that is why I got it. We sit back about eight feet with TV placed so that eye level is right at the center of the screen and it is GREAT! 3D and regular viewing is not hard on the eyes and works fine. I don't play games on it, but use it as a second monitor and play videos straight to the Visio and it is perfect. When looking at the desktop on it, it isn't as perfect as my 30 inch monitor, but then it isn't designed to be as high resolution as a Computer Screen.
1986201
When watching cable television, it really won't appear to look any different than 720p from that distance. If you sit up close, then yes you will notice a difference.