So I wanted a new TV. I had been enjoying a 50” Pioneer Elite plasma dIsplay for over a decade. To the Pioneers credit, it’s still an amazing display. It was a top of the line 2007 dIsplay with a dedicated “receiver unit” for input/output sources. I believe it had one of the first HDMI connections ever to grace these technical waters. 780p/1080i, top notch quality stuff. Fast forward to 2017. New house, new wife, new kids, new living room. Time for a new TV. The Pioneer TV was/is great but I’m a tech junkie and impulse buyer of the worst sort. My father in law was in the market to upgrade his TV and instantly I too am in the market for a new TV. I suggested that he take my old plasma system as a Christmas present (perfect execution). He dug the idea. So now i’m on the hunt for something new. I play video games, or at least I used to before kids, wife, etc. I have PS4, XBOX One, Switch and whatever else they throw at me. (Nintendo LABO looks great for me.... my kids..... shhhh.) anyway, the TV search ensues. I go to Best Buy, Target, Walmart, online amazoning and other unspecified retailers.... What do I want? I want big! I want beautiful! I want 4K. I want HDR. I want to not spend a fortune.... Kids are expensive. Mortgages are no joke. So, after a few weeks of shopping with the Wife and kiddos in tow, we wind up back at target. Wife says “hey, I like this curved TV”. Ok. That means buy the curved TV. So I did. Bought this 65” Samsung on amazon as it was a better price then Target had it for, and amazon is the best. Installed it and have been using it now for roughly a month. Let’s get to the meat.
Pro’s-
1. The TV itself is beautiful. Asthetically it is just gorgeous.
2. Glare, which was an absolute nightmare on my old plasma, is diminished to the point of obscurity. I don’t know if it’s the quasi matte finish on the screen or the fact the curve “stretches” the glare across the screen from the impeding window light, but glare has become a non issue. Thank you, this particular TV.
3. Emersive experience. Yes, having a 65” tv in a living room where I am sitting roughly 12’ away give the illusion of being in a theater. Not quite IMAX, but it is just captivating. It works in our space magnificently.
4. Gaming- My Old Love. My favorite pastime of yore.... anyway, it’s great for gaming. Destiny 2, Mario Odyssey, Breath of the Wild, FF9 on PS4, all just superb. It’s the games you love with no lag, enhanced on a 4K dIsplay that pulls you into the screen. Perfect.
5. Price- Picked this up for a little over $800 around Christmas. The old pioneer was a $4k (see what I did there) investment over a decade ago. Thank innovation, fairly fast adoption rates and engineers around the world. TV’s are considerable less money for a quality constructed view box today than yesteryears.
Cons- My 1 year old is starting to walk(pro), and is strongly attracted to reaching up and touching a massive onscreen Elmo when we watch Sesame Street (con)
Overall, this is a great TV and one worth your consideration. It’s not top of the line. But in today’s consumer driven world, top of the line today is literally yesterday’s news starting tomorrow. This TV is great. Just my 2 cents. And also, my wife loves it.
| Brand Name | Samsung |
|---|---|
| Item Weight | 39.5 pounds |
| Product Dimensions | 48.9 x 12.2 x 30.7 inches |
| Item model number | UN55MU6500FXZA |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
| Color Name | Black |
| Special Features | Flat |
| Item Weight | 39.5 Pounds |
| Standing screen display size | 55 Inches |
| Aspect Ratio | 16:9 |
| Wattage | 85 watts |
