43" 4K Insignia Roku TV for $300 shipped

[Kaido]

I have one of these in my kitchen (funny story...was doing some DIY remodeling & needed to cover a hole; the TV was cheaper than putting in a new cabinet) & would recommend it. Note that this is only a 60hz screen!

http://www.bestbuy.com/site/insigni...-4k-ultra-hd-tv-smart-roku-tv-black/4204501.p

Notes:

1. Best speakers I've ever heard on a TV. Gets plenty loud.
2. Roku interface is awesome (great if you need an easy TV for grandma), Plus, a 4K Roku 4 is $130 by itself.
3. In my experience, even low-end brands of TV's (like Best Buy's store-brand Insignia) produce really excellent panels in 4K. You're getting more pixels per inch than a 1080p picture, so you don't end up with stuff like crappy black levels that are all muddy because you have more pixels lighting up to show the picture better. This panel looks awesome, and not just awesome for the money.

They also have the 55" for $499 (50" isn't really worth buying...$449, only $50 less).

 

[cbn]

How does it work as a PC monitor?

P.S. Interestingly enough this TV would have the same pixel density as a 21.5" 1080p monitor. (Basically like having four 21.5" 1080p monitors in 2 x 2 configuration, but without the bezels)

 

[Kaido]

How does it work as a PC monitor?

P.S. Interestingly enough this TV would have the same pixel density as a 21.5" 1080p monitor. (Basically like having four 21.5" 1080p monitors in 2 x 2 configuration, but without the bezels)

Pretty decent. I have a Kangaroo PC running at 1080p on mine (the GPU can only run 4K @ 30hz & I don't like the mouse lag). What I've found is that every brand of 4K monitor handles pixels a little bit differently in terms of how things like text & stuff works...Vizio is different from Insignia is different from Seiki is different from Sceptre. I'll see if I can snap a photo or two of what I'm talking about, not sure if it will show up on a digital photo very well tho.

As far as monitors go, check out DisplayFusion:

https://www.displayfusion.com/

It basically lets you slice up a screen into multiple virtual monitors, so if you want to split a 4K monitor into say 4 screens, you can do that - the computer will see 4 screens & let you drag & maximize windows within each segment. Really useful if you do a lot of multi-tasking & reference work.

 

[mdram]

why no in store pickup?

 

[Kaido]

why no in store pickup?

Hmm, dunno. It's showing my store as unavailable, but a warehouse 80 miles away.

When I bought mine earlier this year, it was available in-store.

 

[mdram]

well i may stop by tomorow night anyway to check.
i have $150 in giftcards at home i need to spend

 

[Sonikku]

I want a 55" 4k to replace my 40" 1080p tv but black friday is only a couple months away...

 

[BenJeremy]

I want a 55" 4k to replace my 40" 1080p tv but black friday is only a couple months away...

Walmart has a 55" TCL 4k with Roku 4 built in for $428, possibly cheaper.

I was tempted, but even 4K isn't a big enough draw away from my 58" Samsung Plasma that is still incredible after 6 years (as in visitors always comment on the quality of our TV).

 

[Sonikku]

Yeah, plasma is the best. I remember salivating over a Plasma made my Kuro but I could not possibly afford one. Would definitely go plasma if I had the money.

 

[Kaido]

I want a 55" 4k to replace my 40" 1080p tv but black friday is only a couple months away...

Wooooooooooooooooooooow you're right! I had no idea it was that close! Dang...

 

[Alamat]

Could you use this as a PC monitor, even just for 1080p?...maybe or am I dreaming...

 

[Kaido]

Could you use this as a PC monitor, even just for 1080p?...maybe or am I dreaming...

Sure, as long as you sit a sufficient distance away so the pixels don't bother you too much. I'll see if I can take some pictures or video or something at 1080p & 4K when I get home tonight. It's not 120hz, but if you're not a hardcore gamer, it would be great for gaming too.

 

[Alamat]

Sure, as long as you sit a sufficient distance away so the pixels don't bother you too much. I'll see if I can take some pictures or video or something at 1080p & 4K when I get home tonight. It's not 120hz, but if you're not a hardcore gamer, it would be great for gaming too.

I'd appreciate that dear sir!

 

[Cardio]

Could you use this as a PC monitor, even just for 1080p?...maybe or am I dreaming...

I am using one as a regular monitor and think it's great. I thought it would be too big but now anything else just looks small. Would never go back!

 

[Kaido]

I'd appreciate that dear sir!

Sorry, I just realized I forgot to hit submit! Not sure if it's useful a month later, but rather than pictures, here's a video:

https://vid.me/XQmn

Sale price is still $299, they are marked down on clearance now. I'm not sure why they're on clearance, but my guess is that TCL is finally getting caught up on orders & they're prepping for their annual Black Friday sales. I have definitely been enjoying mine!

 

[Rakehellion]

There's also a Toshiba with Chromecast for the same price http://www.bestbuy.com/site/toshiba...-4k-ultra-hd-tv-black/4882600.p?skuId=4882600

But are either of these 4:4:4 at 2160p?