Which 4K??

[Poke]

Ok I might be upgrading to a 4K set I always been a Sony guy when it comes to TV's but been looking at maybe going with Samsung this time around. I would want stay between 55 inch to nothing bigger than 60 inch to 65inch so I'm looking at these two models. One thing I like with what Sony is doing with their new sets is that they have Google Play on them for their Apps plus Android TV they are Google Cast ready as well. So they have some really cool features. Samsung has some good things as well they have Apps plus they support the Mobile Mirroring so forth. Sony has a 65 which would really push on the max size I would want where Samsung has the 60 inch but they both make a 55 inch as well. They both support Direct TV's 4K as well which is nice as well so I think either one would be fine just wanted to see what everyone else thought..

Sony
http://store.sony.com/55-class-54.6-diag-4k-ultra-hd-tv-zid27-XBR55X850C/cat-27-catid-XBR-4K-Ultra-HD-TVs?_t=pfm=category

http://store.sony.com/65-class-64.5-diag-4k-ultra-hd-tv-zid27-XBR65X850C/cat-27-catid-XBR-4K-Ultra-HD-TVs?_t=pfm=category

Samsung
http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN55JU7100FXZA

http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN60JU7100FXZA

http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN55JS8500FXZA

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

I am very happy with my Samsung. At the moment the Samsung is the most complete 4K solution available and is the only TV which currently supports DIRECTV TV 4K over RVU. The Smart TV features are the best I have seen from any maker. In fact I don't even use my Roku on that TV anymore as the built in Smart TV functions handles most everything I watch.

 

[harshness]

I'd wait and see what shakes out. I suspect that by the time UHD becomes a thing (if ever), the carriers will provide the means to bring HDMI UHD. Three of the four biggest carriers have announced UHD STBs by year end.

I'm not a big fan of Smart TVs as they seem like an "all your eggs in one basket" approach to a situation where offerings are changing frequently. Given the life expectancy of modern TVs I'm not sure a considered decision about flexibility and overall utility is worth the effort. If a TV only last five years, what's the point of it being upgradeable?

I'd like to see a UHD display without all the bells and whistles. If I need streaming or other smart features, I'll plug something into my AVR that brings it.

 

[klang]

Another vote for Samsung. I haven't seen any reviews of the 2015 models yet but for the past few years Samsung has been the best rated along with the top of the line Sony. Downside of the 2015 Samsungs is the best models are curved. That is why I bought a 2014 8550.

 

[Ronnie-]

I also have a samsung and am very happy with it.

 

[Poke]

Yeah these Samsung models are 2015 models only difference from the 7100 and the 7500 is that the 7500 are curved but not a fan of the curved but yeah right now I'm kind of leaning towards Samsung. But it will be a month or so before I do my update but I do appreciate everyone input as well..

 

[Tampa8]

As generally TV's go I would go with an LG or Samsung. Specifically 4K, until there is real programming I am not getting a 4K TV so I have not done all the homework yet on which to get. On top of that it will have to be larger than a 65" for sure to be able to actually see the difference and I don't have room for that right now. I don't want to sit 7' or so from the screen.

 

[dfergie]

Very happy with my Sony XBR65X850C ...

 

[Poke]

Hmm there models above the 7100 series the JS8500 a little more money though but it comes only in a 65 instead of 60 dang 65 borderline for over kill in my main room.. I have a 50 inch now 55 would be a little bigger 60 not too bad but man 65..

http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN55JS8500FXZA

http://www.samsung.com/us/video/tvs/UN65JS8500FXZA

 

[mike123abc]

65 will seem small after a brief period of ownership... TVs magically shrink over time...

 

[harshness]

Very happy with my Sony XBR65X850C ...

You probably knew going in that it wasn't DIRECTV 4K Ready (not to suggest that it won't get there). I've thus far been unsuccessful in my quest to change Crutchfield's insistence that it is.

 

[dfergie]

Till they start putting 4K on satellites, being RVU ready was a moot point with my slow ip, I went for the the TV that gave me the best picture in my eyes... the Sony's were side by side with the Samsungs and I kept going back to the Sony.

 

[Poke]

Yeah right now the 65 inch Sony has a little better price that the 65 Samsung and I like it that it has Android being part of it as well plus the Google Cast as well. It's Direct TV 4K ready plus looking at the support page looks like there a update coming out this month that will make it Direct TV RVU as well. So those who have these model with Direct TV keep a eye out for it but I have always used Sony in the past. I know one thing that some have been discussing is that the Sony's don't support HDR like the Samsung does. When the time comes I will just have to go look at the two side by side and go from there..

Here the info on the latest update for the Sony's

https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answers/detail/a_id/57885/c/65,66/kw/android tv

App or Feature Tentative availability time
Netflix® app and Netflix 4K content Now available bydownloading the latest update.
Netflix 4K is only available on 4K AndroidTVs.
Amazon™ 4K programming End of June 2015
huluPLUS™ App End of June 2015
Direct TV™ RVU End of June
PlayStation® PS Now™ feature Summer of 2015
Picture-in-Picture (PIP) and Picture-and-Picture (PAP) features Summer of 2015

 

[dfergie]

 

[Poke]

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Dang choices choices but I have time to look things over.. Looks good thanks for sharing I wonder will the TV let you use a browser like Chrome since it's Android base.??
How to connect the TV to a DIRECTV Genie HD DVR
https://us.en.kb.sony.com/app/answe...61659,95543,95552,95563/c/65,66/kw/android tv

 

[dfergie]

I can access my Synology, PC, EHDD plugged into my router, it see's my DIRECTV dvr's, haven't left my WDTV lives on with drives connected to see if it would find.

 

[dfergie]

Also it accesses a WD passport portable drive with 4K camcorder videos transferred from my camcorder.(and my 3D drives from my 3D camcorder).

 

[Poke]

I can access my Synology, PC, EHDD plugged into my router, it see's my DIRECTV dvr's, haven't left my WDTV lives on with drives connected to see if it would find.

Ok thanks for the info.. I guess if you Google Cast you could surf from your phone if it did not support a built in browser..

 

[Poke]

Yeah it will come down to those either the Sony or Samsung JS8500 model does anyone have that mode JS8500?

 

[teachsac]

The 8500 is going to be the most future proof and supports HDR which is part of the UHD Blu-ray spec.

S~