[DDD31]

Originally Posted by Rat3d ///M

FWIW you should stick the circuit board in the oven. My 60" LG plasma started having issues where it wouldn't turn on and I read to take the main board out and put it in the oven for something like 10 mins at 180 degrees? Can't remember exactly. I thought it was the dumbest shit I'd ever read but many people said it worked so I thought why the hell not. Put the board back in and haven't had an issue since.

Mmmmmm circuit board casserole

I did try that and I also read put the board in the freezer as well which I tried with no success. I sent my board in to a TV repair service which replaced one of the chips on the board that had gone bad. All in for $135, not bad to save a $1,500 TV.

[EL Jeffe 5]

Well after I told my wife what happened she called them back she got them to pay for parts free shipping only thing we have to pay is $99 for service call.
Not bad

[Rat3d ///M]

Originally Posted by Haywood

Wow! Never heard of that.

Indeed it works sometimes. there are youtube videos about it lol

[Unknown_Car]

Originally Posted by M_Six

My two Vizio TVs have been fine, but I hear you. I have a Samsung Tab 3 8" tablet that was working fine until the battery powered all the way down. Now it won't charge. Googling the problem points to a known problem with Samsung tablets not being recoverable if the battery goes to zero. Between that and the exploding phones, I'll never touch a Samsung product again.

Thats fine. Everything elese you will buy still has samsung parts so there you go. Plus americans jest made a big deal about samsung. Becausse apple product fell and also they have to pay billions of dollors in taxes to europe. I would never own apple in my life, there the worst crap i bought in my life. Maybe because its american jest like there cars suck.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by docmfg

Fwiw I have a Costco Visio 42 inch LCD that is almost 10 yrs old with no issues.

Not surprising. Actually... If you research, VIZIO has one of the better rated Customer Service ratings! And I can attest to this:

I bought an 80" in December 2014. 11 months later (nearly a year to the day!) I had about 6 or 7 dead pixels. It's such a giant TV it really wasn't noticeable by anyone but me. However, I called VIZIO, explained my situation. They asked me to take "2 pics": One of the dead pixels and one of the TV as a whole showing the same image so they could verify it's the same TV.
I emailed the pics to them and within 2 weeks, I had a brand new 80" VIZIO delivered and setup in my Entertainment Room! As of today, the PQ is outstanding no matter what I throw at it: Live Sports, BluRay movies, PS4 Gaming. Needless to say, I am VERY pleased with the product and the excellent service. I would definitely recommend and purchase again.

[UglyBuzzard]

Originally Posted by Rat3d ///M

FWIW you should stick the circuit board in the oven. My 60" LG plasma started having issues where it wouldn't turn on and I read to take the main board out and put it in the oven for something like 10 mins at 180 degrees? Can't remember exactly. I thought it was the dumbest shit I'd ever read but many people said it worked so I thought why the hell not. Put the board back in and haven't had an issue since.

How did you season it?

[EL Jeffe 5]

Originally Posted by TXSTYLE

Not surprising. Actually... If you research, VIZIO has one of the better rated Customer Service ratings! And I can attest to this:

I bought an 80" in December 2014. 11 months later (nearly a year to the day!) I had about 6 or 7 dead pixels. It's such a giant TV it really wasn't noticeable by anyone but me. However, I called VIZIO, explained my situation. They asked me to take "2 pics": One of the dead pixels and one of the TV as a whole showing the same image so they could verify it's the same TV.
I emailed the pics to them and within 2 weeks, I had a brand new 80" VIZIO delivered and setup in my Entertainment Room! As of today, the PQ is outstanding no matter what I throw at it: Live Sports, BluRay movies, PS4 Gaming. Needless to say, I am VERY pleased with the product and the excellent service. I would definitely recommend and purchase again.

80'' Damn

[Rik84]

Vizio is a disposable brand. I have had a 65" for almost two years and it's been fine. Boxing Day sale for $950 CAD. If it blows up, buy another one.

I had samsungs prior to this, all of them had problems. Decided I would never buy expensive again, just cheap and big. Then buy another one when it craps out.

[Doc Oc]

Originally Posted by DDD31

I'd add f&ck Samsung too. I have a Samsung plasma tv that is less than 5 years old and it just repeatedly powers on and off. Luckily after a lot of online research, I was able to find out that the main circuit board went bad and was able to get it repaired.

My last Panasonic tv was over 30 years old, eff Samsung and their cheap ass electronics, they deserve all the shit they're getting now.

I agree, Samsung tv's are crap. Had two go out on me in the last year...neither lasted 3 years. Will never buy again.

[NEFARIOUS]

My friend had a POS off-brand TV (Sceptre) that he'd rather repair than to get a new one, and the repairman had nothing positive to say about Vizio; he's had plenty of Vizio TVs that go bad very soon.

I never liked Samsung since they're one of those companies that likes to flaunt all the newest features but aren't built to last... I know plenty of people that have to jury-rig their Samsung TV to get it to work, Samsung computers almost always fizzle out after a certain amount of time, and most Galaxies run insanely sluggish and have some vital component (home button or camera) break, so I don't even trust anything from their camp.

Personally, if I wanted a TV, I'd get a Bravia or even an Aquos.

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

yeah its American build TV

Actually, they're made in TJ now... I've unpacked dozens of Samsung TVs and monitors and most of them go oddly specific and claim they're made in Tijuana, Mexico.

[PINeely]

I also have a Vizio which has worked flawlessly for 7 years. I have heard of lemon instances however

[Beartato]

Originally Posted by Haywood

Sony is best. You pay more, but there's a reason for it. Check dedicated video review sites and you'll see why Sony is better than Samsung and others.

This. Sony knows what they are doing. Dat panel quality. TVs are still one of those products that you get what you pay for.

[BMW F22]

I have a 50" Samsung Plasma for the living room that I picked up during Black Friday something like 10 years ago and it's still running strong. Have a 42" Panasonic plasma for the bedroom and it's great after about 3-4 years now. I mostly watch sports and movies so plasmas are great for me.

Been wanting to pick up a new, 65" LED for the living room but everything is running fine so there's no need to upgrade. Waiting for OLED to drop and then i will bite. Also prefer 240hz refresh rate. No complaints from me regarding Samsung like you guys have experienced.

[jgoens]

Originally Posted by BMW F22

I have a 50" Samsung Plasma for the living room that I picked up during Black Friday something like 10 years ago and it's still running strong. Have a 42" Panasonic plasma for the bedroom and it's great after about 3-4 years now. I mostly watch sports and movies so plasmas are great for me.

Been wanting to pick up a new, 65" LED for the living room but everything is running fine so there's no need to upgrade. Waiting for OLED to drop and then i will bite. Also prefer 240hz refresh rate. No complaints from me regarding Samsung like you guys have experienced.

Have a similar setup--50" Panasonic plasma in living room, 7 years old and a 12 year old 42" Panasonic Plasma in the bedroom.

[Bmw_Crazy]

All brands have there issues every now and then Sony ,samsung ,LG and Vizio it just like cars and anything else Vizio for the price you can't beat it I have 2 ...3 years now no issues and a samsung just get another one and insure it...

[DaZuc]

Word I got a 9 year Vizio 32" got no problems.

I guess quality has gone down.

[TXSTYLE]

Luck of the draw.

I also have a 60" LG Plasma that I've owned for 4yrs. The PQ is still second to none! And it performs flawlessly. I have heard and read of numerous Sony TV shows crapping out do don't believe the hype.

[TXSTYLE]

Originally Posted by EL Jeffe 5

80'' Damn

Snagged it on Black Friday from Sams Club. It was the best $2k I have EVER spent. And I would happily purchase from them again. My setup including Receiver (Yamaha) and speakers, are the reason why I rarely go to the movies.

[tranquility]

My Samsung LED's been working fine for 6 yrs (knock wood). Ya, what's a Vizio? Not really an established brand.

[hongsc]

Originally Posted by Haywood

Sony is best. You pay more, but there's a reason for it. Check dedicated video review sites and you'll see why Sony is better than Samsung and others.

Sony is the best? The panel is either made by Samsung or LG in that Sony.

[anrec330]

I have two 60" and one 80" Sharp TV and have never had issues with them. Previously had 1 Panasonic that was nothing but problems

One tv I never considered buying was vizio..

[ShakyDog]

Oh, my Sony CRT TV lasted from 1988 to 2007. Talk about a crappy TV that thing weighed two tons and only lasted 19 years. It gave no warning it just would not turn on one day.
I got a Samsung rear projection DLP TV to replace it, it lasted four years before it finally overheated for the last time.
I now have a 65" Vizio that the wife brought home two black fridays ago. It is a cheaper unit and the last firmware update appears to have fixed most issues. It will have a hickup or two with locking up, but nothing that unplugging the power cord counting to ten and powering back on does not fix. If it last five years I will call it good, gone are the days of 20 year TVs. I stopped buying Sony TVs when CRTs went out of style, their panel TVs are just not the same quality of the older CRTs.

Steve