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Fuchigole on 04 January 2018
Burning Typhoon said:
Fuchigole said:

Samsung 43" FHD smart TV.  In the big picture, it wasn't that bad. It could have been some kitchen appliances instead.

I always say wait, and get what you really want instead of just getting something in the moment.  Personally, i use Rtngs.com for anything on TVs.  My last tv absolutely had to have a fast refresh, and I have a rule against anything under 40 inches.  Not only that, but because of what I do with my PC, I needed more pixel area, so I could have a larger work space.  1080p wasn't going to cut it.  I needed 4k, because I need to  be able to see 4-8 windows on the screen at once, and that's not happening in 1080, regardless of how big the TV is.

So, the price ended up being 850 dollars, but after selling the one I wasn't happy with to my cousin (he was really happy with it), and price matching the new one, it ended up costing me around 550 dollars, or so.  And, I'm still just as happy with this tv today, as I was the day after I  bought it.  I couldn't use it the day of, because I had work, and couldn't actually enjoy it.

Now, would I choose a console over this tv?  No.

However, I would go for all the bells and whistles you need and nothing you don't, (if possible.)

I have the added bonus of it being a 4k DCI, or 4K Cinema resolution screen, (4096 x 2160) and it's great because I have extra space when I want it, and I can play games in wide screen if I choose.

 

If you're curious, it's a Vizio M50 D1.  I'm glad it's the 2016 model and not the 2017 model, because the newer ones have increased screen lag, and that was the most important feature.  Use this site next time and make sure you know what you want to get out of your tv. :  https://www.rtings.com/

I should also add that I even considered an ultra wide screen gaming monitor, however, due to this TV's size, price, refresh rate, and pixel count, it was the much better deal.  People complain about black bars, but that's just extra screen area.  The only two things that could have made the TV perfect would have been including display ports, and a 120 FPS option.  it's only 60, so, if I want something smoother than that, I have my 144 hz 1ms gray to gray monitor

Thanks for the biiiig advice, but I don't like really big TVs. I'm not sure why but they hurt my eyesight after many hipours even if I wear glasses.



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Fuchigole on 04 January 2018
Angelus said:
TV in the bedroom is a good call. Watching porn together in bed, on the big screen.....that's how you set the mood

You sir have made my day



Fuchigole on 04 January 2018

Thanks everyone for your comments. I laughed a lot reading them. I usually buy consoles without permission, but I like to consider her opinion. Good day everyone and happy beginning of new year.



Zkuq on 04 January 2018
Kay860 said:
Zkuq said:
I'm sorry for you, but it sounds like you got what you deserved. When you essentially buy a TV for your wife with your own money (and it's not intended as a gift), you only have yourself to blame. It's probably not easy, but you might want to learn how to handle these situations better - starting with acknowledging that your money is your money unless you have agreed otherwise.

"your money is your money..." Hahahaha. What do you think happens when you get divorce? You know the money you make, may end up in her bank account even when you're no longer married.

One of the reasons I'm not a fan of marriage myself. Anyway, I also said 'unless you have agreed otherwise'.



Errorist76 on 04 January 2018
John2290 said:
This is unacceptable. Absolutely unacceptable. Please return your man card and go see a doctor for the lack of contents in your scrotum.

 

Haven't you seen his profile pic?! She seems to be really good looking! Question is..is that the reason he’s covering his....



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AlfredoTurkey on 04 January 2018
StarOcean said:
AlfredoTurkey said:

I think I know what I was implying. I'd make a joke about telepathy, but even if you had it, you'd still get it wrong because that's NOT what I was implying. 

There is a difference between generalizing a thought (which is what I was doing. Notice how I used the word "you" and not "he"?) and speaking directly about one person and their life. 

Now you’re backpedaling 

You just inferred what I said incorrectly. It happens. Maybe next time PM someone first before taking it public.



AlfredoTurkey on 04 January 2018
Vincoletto said:
StarOcean said:

Yes you were. “The wife always wins” is a saying/joke, a common one too. That’d be like you getting as upset about someone saying, “Don’t worry if Plan A fails, there’s 25 more letters in the alphabet.” You either have no understanding of that phrase or are thinking wayyyy too deeply over a nothing statement

Exactly, it was just a joke. Actually neither side has to win, it is just a matter of both sides being able to dialogue and manage decisions.

I have a great relantionship with my wife, never had to use any kind of "I wear the pants" card.

Also its about knowing that sometimes youre going to get the final call, sometimes not. Like, I dont even try to argue about house decoration hahaha.

And I would never put videogames above my family relantionship.

I guess I'm idealistically different. I would never NOT have the "final call". The final call is whatever I want it to be and that's just how it's always GOING to be. If a woman wants to be with me, she'd better understand that when it comes to my life, I'm the only one in control of it... not her. And the same goes for her. I'm not going to jump between someone else and tell them no, or even suggest something along those lines. I don't own her, and I'm not her daddy. 

Having said all that, if men or women want to live in a relationship where they ARE controlled, that's their right to do so. And if they want to live a lifetime where they can't wake up and make their own decisions without someone looking over their shoulder, or butting in, so to speak, then that's their right to do so as well.

But it's not for me. I make my own calls.



KLAMarine on 04 January 2018

Buying a Switch is like buying a TV: it has a screen on it.