Ahh yes good point .Was going to do that but having a hard time holding my horses. Haha
Yes I will look at the empirical data
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The TCL 6 series is upon us! (55R615, 65r615)
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Yes I will look at the empirical data
Cnet Review is up
https://www.cnet.com/products/tcl-55r615-2018-roku-tv/review/
Along with their calibration settings
https://www.cnet.com/products/tcl-55r615-2018-roku-tv/review/
Along with their calibration settings
I decided to not get the 65-inch and instead bought the 55. Picking it up at Best Buy Thursday and will run tests all day to look for defects. I'm new to this, so I am really hoping I won the panel lottery, but we shall see.
From the cnet review:
"The 617 series' remote loses those extras, but it does have a built-in mic for voice functions, and communicates with the TV without needing line of sight."
Anyone know where to order the 617 remote? It doesn't appear to be available on Amazon. Do I need to go directly through TCL?
If you can use one model remote with the other model tv, you'll have go through TCL for the remote.
5 days into having the 65r615 and I say enough how great this tv is. Picture is really excellent and gaming on it is very solid. I can finally eliminate switching to a computer monitor due to the low latency of the this tv. For the price, it really can't be beat.
Ok thanks I'll contact them as soon as my set arrives. Pretty sure the series 6 remotes are interchangeable between models, at least according to their rep answering questions on the Amazon page.
I've been having this long debate about HDTV Review references. Some guy keeps citing CR as a "good" reference to base your TV purchases on. Even when their in depth analysis is behind a paywall.
Not to mention there are some great disrepencies between CR and RTings ratings. For instance CR gave the LG UJ7700 series an excellent score for PQ when RTings simply called it "Ordinary".
Does anyone here actually use CR as a reference?
Not to mention there are some great disrepencies between CR and RTings ratings. For instance CR gave the LG UJ7700 series an excellent score for PQ when RTings simply called it "Ordinary".
Does anyone here actually use CR as a reference?
Tried these settings out with Wipeout Omega (HDR) and The Order (SDR) and it looks great. Curious to see what Rtings does different from them.
What's the difference between this and the C807 aside from older model?
The 65 inch is a $100 cheaper
https://www.amazon.com/TCL-55C807-5...faleY%2BoL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1
The 65 inch is a $100 cheaper
https://www.amazon.com/TCL-55C807-5...faleY%2BoL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch&th=1
a lot. it's way less bright, is edge-lit, and has no local dimming. you're basically paying for the built-in sound bar and better build quality. honestly it's a tv that doesn't really make sense.
Whats best for gaming this tcl or this samsung ive been eyeing?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X9VCP3W/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B06X9VCP3W/ref=dp_ob_neva_mobile
So our bedroom TV finally went out. Think I'm gonna move a 46" plasma into the bedroom and replace it with either the 55" or 65" 6-series. Struggling to decide which size to go with though, and whether a 46" is too large for a bedroom lol.
TheWirecutter just updated their pick for best LCD/LED TV from to 607/5 to the 617/5. Wished they did a more in depth review though
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-lcd-led-tv/
https://thewirecutter.com/reviews/best-lcd-led-tv/
Further media testing has continued to make me love this new purchase. I'm curious if the 65" could have fit where I have my 55" but alas, a lot of places were claiming weeks / months before it'd get here.
Netflix HDR is pretty great, though I feel like the bitrate could be higher. VUDU has provided some great results atop that, and the ROKU channels that spotlight 4K and HDR content is really useful!
I've also been tweaking a little bit of the "expert" settings using the mobile app, though I need more resources and/or a calibration tool to help me.
Netflix HDR is pretty great, though I feel like the bitrate could be higher. VUDU has provided some great results atop that, and the ROKU channels that spotlight 4K and HDR content is really useful!
I've also been tweaking a little bit of the "expert" settings using the mobile app, though I need more resources and/or a calibration tool to help me.
Has anyone ever ordered online on Best Buy for an in-store pickup? I ordered days ago and tomorrow is the pickup date, but it's still stuck on "Processing".
I've had a preorder at BB for delivery of the 65" for a while now, current estimate is 6/11 :/ I'm now having 2nd thoughts and may just cancel and go 55". This TV will most likely end up in my bedroom and 65" seems to be overkill lol
it is? (this particular model wont be available here as we don't do Roku)
I'm looking at their TV online right now on JBHifi and other places. Might go for a hisense though as those seem to get good reviews. just waiting on the midyear sale.
I'm thinking the same thing. It will probably be in a bedroom in 2-3 years, and do I really want a 65" in my bedroom? Lol
For me I initially wanted a 55" for the living room of my new apt but then got a 65" long TV stand and figured why not go big. Now thinking if I get a housemate, I'd prob want the TV in my room haha. That and there doesn't seem to be much shipping/stock issues with the 55 vs the 65. The AVS thread is filled with smashed 65" or ones with banding issues
Oh damn, I didn't even realize the 65" had those issues. This one would be going in a large sunroom so the larger size would be preferable, but at the same time it's not going to be my primary TV.
Yeah Amazon pulled the TV for now and is reviewing the product and shipping method, though there are quite a few people who got smashed TVs via FedEx from BB as well. TCL reps have been reading that thread and have been quick to message user setting up replacements however.
Yup, my TV came in last Saturday ( 65 inch). Was supposed to be today, the 9th, but came in early! If you ordered days ago, you probably won't get it until the end of the month at the earliest, since you ordered it so late ( I bought mine as soon as it went live). It's probably gonna get updated tomorrow and show a new date.
Awww man. I hope not. I have called their customer service twice and they keep promising me that it will be there since it's the 55-inch model. The lady at the store doing pickups also worked at the warehouse and told me all was good, but it still makes me worry. XD
The 55" is available for pickup today at the store nearest me. You should be fine.
Edit: Ordered it and an hour later got an email saying they're sold out...
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Oh, you got the 55. You should be good then. I don't think there were any issues with those.
The larger the panel. The larger the possibility of defects like uniformity. Not something unique to tcl.
Not sure what's going on with the smashed panels though. That seems like a shipping or packaging issue. Amazon had early problems with this last year too.
Not sure what's going on with the smashed panels though. That seems like a shipping or packaging issue. Amazon had early problems with this last year too.
The TCL would probably have a better picture due to its black levels from the dimming zones, which that tv does not have. The TCL also has a slight faster input lag compared to the Samsung. However, the newer version of that tv you posted (NU8000) would actually be a better gaming tv. It has a lower input lag than the TCL, auto low latency mode, and is apparently (According to Samsung) getting patched with with Free-Sync support. Which is great if your a Xbox 1X owner. They also claim its getting even lower latency in a update. I know you wanted to know more about the MU8000 because its a very similar price to the TCL, but the 2018 NU8000 seems pretty legit for gaming. So i guess wait and see if the panel issue on the TCL isnt all that big of a deal. If it isnt then get TCL over the MU8000. If you can wait for a sale, id opt for the NU8000.
I had a home delivery of the 65" from Bestbuy scheduled for today (the 10th). Last night I received a text telling me my new scheduled delivery date was the 12th. This morning I received another text informing me the date in now the 14th... ugg
Mine shipped on my day off. Supposed to be here tomorrow by 8 from Pilot.
Hope I'm here.
I thought they were supposed to contact me so someone would be here.
Hope I'm here.
I thought they were supposed to contact me so someone would be here.
So I'm curious, is it really necessary to get the version with the remote? $50 is a lot extra for the remote and it doesn't seem to be that big a deal to me (I'd likely never use voice functions)
Is this last year's model?
https://www.rtings.com/tv/reviews/tcl/p-series-2017-p607
I'm considering getting the TV and want to have the settings you're referring to to try out if I get it. (if you still feel they are holding up)
I've got a 55" delivering to my new house tomorrow.
Has anyone had a chance to calibrate for Xbox One X and care to post their calibrations? Wanna make sure I squeeze the best out of this and I'm not a pro at getting it right!
Has anyone had a chance to calibrate for Xbox One X and care to post their calibrations? Wanna make sure I squeeze the best out of this and I'm not a pro at getting it right!
It was never $950. The current prices are still the "introductory" prices.
Liking those better? I actually bookmarked those as well figuring to give both a shot if I ever get the TV.
It depends where you are. Do you live in Canada and within a reasonable drive to the states?
2017 model will be on sale for $500 this Saturday at Best Buy:
https://www.cnet.com/news/best-buy-blows-out-tcls-excellent-2017-roku-tv-for-500/
https://www.cnet.com/news/best-buy-blows-out-tcls-excellent-2017-roku-tv-for-500/
Just ordered the 65" as my first foray into 4k and HDR. Not going to be delivered until June 7th though :(