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For an expensive HDTV, the LG LA6200 Series disappoints with a poor picture and standard TV remote compared to the remotes shipped with their nicer TVs. Even though it has an almost $2,000 price tag, this LCD HDTV is considered a mid-range model. It offers many good features, but features alone do not make a TV worth buying, unless it can make you coffee or something cool like that.

This LG HDTV looks like an excellent piece of electronic luxury when it is turned off. Is has a modern style with a thin, aggressive silver bezel. The stand also has the same silver brushed finish, which looks so very sleek. The remote is standard, but, for $80 more, you could upgrade to a so-called smart remote. So, looks-wise, LG has it covered with the luxurious look of this HDTV. However, when it is turned on the problems start. It has a picture quality that leaves much to be desired.

Pros:

• Beautiful exterior
• Swivel stand
• Excellent Smart TV suite
• Accurate color
• 3D ready with 4 sets of glasses
• Adjustable picture settings

Cons:

• Poor value for the money
• Subpar picture quality
• Black levels too light
• Bad video processing
• Poor 3D image

Bottom line:

If you want a beautiful HDTV for looks, this is it. However, if you want a TV that is a good value and that works well, look elsewhere. The picture quality is very subpar compared to the price. The picture quality lacks contrast and definition, which is not a good thing when you’re paying almost $2,000 for a TV.

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The Samsung UNF6300 series is another mid-range set that offers a decent mixture of features and solid picture quality, but lacks an advanced TV remote. Overall, this LED LCD TV has much to offer with a price that is slightly over $2,000 for a 55-inch model. The series ranges from 32 inches, all the way to 60 inches. Aside from great TVs such as the Panasonic E60 or Vizio M series, this TV offers almost as good of a value, which is a lot to say for a non-plasma set.

This LED LCD TV offers a unique look that makes it look pricier than it is. It has a thin, black bezel with transparent edging. The edges of the bezel are rounded, leaving a sleek outline of the HDTV. It has a spider stand, dressed in a light gray color. The stand looks nice, but feels cheap– to the extent that you might feel safer mounting the TV to the wall. The very standard remote is cluttered with many buttons. However, it does offer easy access to many features, including cable box control and Smart TV features.

Pros:

• Smart TV suite
• Built-in Wi-Fi
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Great picture quality
• Accurate color
• Excellent quality video processing
• IR blaster remote
• Cable box control
• Modern design
• Good sound quality

Cons:

• Light black levels
• Flimsy stand
• Dark areas look bluish

Bottom Line:

This LED LCD TV presents a great value for the price. Its picture quality is better than many other similar and higher priced HDTVs.

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The Sony KDL-400A is a small 32-inch TV with an equally compact TV remote. The TV is very affordable, at under $300, compared to most of what Sony offers. Though it’s not a huge TV, it is perfect for a small game room or for a child’s bedroom. It offers a decent picture quality for a low-priced TV, although it is not the best out there. However, it has the best sound compared to TVs of a similar price range. It has an LED LCD screen, but it lacks features, such as Smart TV.

This KDL might cost little, but the set itself does not look cheap. Its base and bezel have a mirror-like finish. The bezel is very thin, similar to many of the higher end HDTVs. The compact remote doesn’t have too many buttons, and the buttons it does have are all highly usable. It even has a dedicated set of buttons for the built-in media player.

Pros:

• Solid black levels
• Low price, decent value
• Good color saturation
• Excellent sound quality
• Sleek and modern design
• Decent remote
• Great shadow detail
• Includes a USB port

Cons:

• No Smart TV features
• TV menu does not look good
• No 3D technology
• No de-judder processing
• 120Hz processing looks more like 60Hz

Bottom Line:

This small TV is excellent for a spare room or for a child’s room. It is not a TV to use for playing video games, but those who just want an extra TV for watching movies will enjoy it. It is not the best value out there, but it is one of the best TVs for under $300 that you will find in this size.

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The Samsung UNH6400 is an HDTV that is almost worth buying for the TV remote. This TV is a mid-range model, with many of the bells and whistles you can expect from the $1,000+ price tag. Its Smart TV suite has many more apps than many of the competitors. The picture quality is excellent for the price, but the sound quality does not measure up. However, it does have active 3D technology and comes with 2 sets of 3D glasses.

The bezel on this TV is so thin that it seems to provide the whole-picture look. The bezel is all black, and there is no chrome in sight. However, the stand is chrome, but it does let the TV itself swivel. The model is on the thicker side, at 2.5 to 2.8 inches. The included remote is the Smart Touch Remote. It is a small motion remote that is small enough to feel good in the palm of the hand. Navigation is fluid and easy, which is better than most remotes. The only downside is that many functions require the use of an on-screen remote.

Pros:

• Excellent minimalistic design
• Awesome remote control
• Smart TV suite that offers a lot
• Accurate color
• Good bright room image
• Active 3D technology and 2 pairs of glasses
• Great image processing

Cons:

• For the price, picture quality could be better
• Bad sound quality
• Black levels too light
• Smart TV suite offers almost too many apps

For a decent quality TV, the price tag is almost worth it. The remote is wonderful, it has a wide range of features, and the design is very sleek.

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The LG EC9300 Series offers one of the best HDTV pictures for an affordable price. It comes with a modified TV remote that owes its design to the motion clickers other luxury TVs offer. It’s one of the thinnest TVs, and ranges in price from $3,000 to $3,500, with models starting with the 55-inch size. The series blew the picture of plasma TVs out of the water, as well as any other LED/LCD screens.

What many reviewers did not like was the curved screen. However, the TV itself is razor thin. Most of the TV measures just a quarter inch thick, but the center of the back bulges out to 1 1/2 inches thick, to house the speakers and other hardware. The curve itself is not drastic, but it is obvious, especially when viewed from an angle. The stand is curved, too, and adds to the beauty of the design. The remote is small and fits well in the hand. It has a few main buttons and a scroll wheel that works quite well.

Pros:

• Best picture of 2014
• Excellent black levels and bright whites
• Very thin
• Accurate color
• Weighs only 30 pounds
• OLED TV
• Cursor remote

Cons:

• Pricey
• The video processing is lacking
• Color accuracy could be better
• Curved screen

The bottom line is this TV is one of the best available. Its picture quality surpasses all plasma TVs, and it is likely to sport the best picture, compared to even the newest TVs. Though the screen is curved, many people can look past it when considering the sheer picture quality.

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The Panasonic AS530 offers some competition among the mid-range LCD HDTV manufacturers. The sleek HDTV and its trusty wand TV remote offer a wide range of features not normally seen in larger TV models retailing at under $1,000. Panasonic took great care making this TV functional and extremely pleasing to the eye.

The AS530 comes with a razor-thin bezel with a shiny black finish and a skeletal pedestal stand. It comes with many of the expected features, but fails to include 3D. However, this new development tends to be the current trend, with many TV manufacturers phasing out 3D technology in 2014 and 2015. The remote control is a long black wand that offers many buttons. Luckily, the buttons all have a convenient placement, and it even contains a shortcut for Netflix. It also features a Swipe and Share ability, but you need an app for that.

Pros:

• Excellent pricing
• Attractive design
• Great off-angle viewing and screen uniformity
• Colors saturated well
• Decent remote
• Smart TV
• Built-in Wi-Fi

Cons:

• Colors are slightly off
• Smart TV system is hard to navigate
• No 3D
• No gaming mode
• Only 2 HDMI ports
• Lackluster sound
• No Spotify app

For under $1,000, this TV is well worth the purchase if you are not a heavy gamer. Gamers and 3D fans should be aware that this TV is not friendly to either. It does not offer 3D technology, and it lacks a gaming setting. Also, fewer inputs means that you are limited in the amount of peripherals you plug into it.

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With so many TVs on the market today, it is hard to determine which one is right for you. Do you need the smaller TV with the affordable price? Or do you need the one with the amazing TV remote to make your life easier? What about high definition? And what about 4K technology? The best thing you can do is learn about different TVs and their technology. Then, you can make an informed decision about which one is right for you.

4K technology is being talked about everywhere — but what is it? Understanding 4K technology when it comes to your next TV can help you determine if this is the technology you need. 4K is a term used to reference ultra-high definition televisions. These TVs have about four times the detail of a full HD television. In simpler terms, 4K televisions have absolutely amazing picture quality.

With 4K technology, you can expect the picture to be almost like looking at a photograph. The detail is immaculate, the picture is smooth, and the texture of the images is amazing. Basically, the images you see will be almost as beautiful as in real life. With a 4K TV, you can also sit closer to the screen and not worry about seeing the pixels — the technology really is that good.

4K TVs started out to be very expensive, but prices have come down since their release. You can get a decent 4K TV today for less than a grand. Just take your time, shop around, and choose the one that fits your needs and budget. If you ever need to replace your 4K TV’s remote, contact us at Replacement Remotes.

To compete with the fast-paced HDTV industry, Panasonic created the Life+ Screen line of TVs, which boast impressive features and the ability to use them without the TV remote. The TV comes in 50 to 85-inch screens, catering to those with deeper pockets and a wish for a large television. The screen is backlit LED with a 4K display. The 4K resolution is said to look as good, if not better, than the resolution on the well-known retired plasma TVs.

Included with the Life+ Screen TVs is a remote control that has a built-in microphone for the voice recognition service. It is small, and looks similar to a cell phone, and it has a few radio buttons for different available services. In addition, the TV uses facial recognition. With this service, it can keep profiles for each TV user.

Pros:

• Easy to use interface and ability to search for content across all apps
• Profiles for each user
• Uses the cloud to save apps and information
• Shares content
• Good color saturation and image quality
• Budget price for the features
• 120 Hz and 4K resolution
• Swipe and share content
• Many apps

Cons:

• Too few HDMI ports
• TV is clunky
• No gaming mode
• Bad sound quality

The bottom line is that this is a great budget 4K HDTV. It is not made for gaming, or anyone who plans to use the apps heavily. The Smart TV features work as well as any other TV; however, the price point puts this way below the competition. Therefore, expect some less-advanced features.

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Both Hisense and TCL collaborated with Roku to create a TV with all of the Roku services built in and a simplified TV remote. The two new lines of HDTVs range in size from 32-inch to 55-inch models. The TCL models are available for purchase, while the new Hisense models will debut in September 2014. These new televisions offer the same entertainment available to the Roku box, but without the box.

The Roku TV offers more than 1,500 possible channels that give you the ability to watch movies and shows. You also have access to many different apps, such as Vevo, HBO Go, and Pandora. The largest models also offer excellent specifications, which mean your HD shows will look hi-def. The search function works very well, allowing you to search across all the apps and channels. The remote control that comes with the Roku TV is simple, with few radio buttons. However, you can also control it with a tablet or smartphone.

Pros:

• Access to 1,500 channels
• Access to all of your favorite TV and movie apps
• Stream content from your smart phone
• 1080p resolution from 40-inch and up models
• 120 Hz refresh rate
• Wireless and 3 HDMI inputs
• Surprisingly low cost for the 55-inch model

Cons:

• The picture quality was so-so, rating 6/10 from CNET
• No local dimming

The bottom line is that if you prefer to have your streaming services integrated into your TV, going with the Roku TV is a great option. However, if you prefer picture quality to the apps available, buying a Roku TV might not be the best option.

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If you have children, then you may find yourself growing weary of sharing your primary TV. Adults don’t really want to watch children’s shows all of the time, which could lead to the need for a small, child’s TV and TV remote. When your child has his/her own TV, you are free to watch whatever you want without causing any temper tantrums. The Vizio E241I-B1 is a great choice for a child’s room. Let’s look at some of its features.

This TV has a slim profile, which means it will fit nicely in your child’s room, even if it is on the small side. The slim style helps the TV to stay out of the way and blend with the rest of the décor, rather than sticking out like a sore thumb. It also features LED edge-lighting, which means that picture has better contrast. It has an HDMI and a USB port.

The best feature of this quality TV is the fact that it is a SmartTV. Your child can enjoy streaming from all of the major providers, such as Netflix. The Vizio E241I-B1 can even be used as a backup computer monitor in a pinch. You can buy the Vizio E241I-B1 for less than $200 — a small price to pay to regain control of your remote again!

Contact us at Replacement Remotes when you purchase your Vizio TV, and we can provide you with a backup remote for those “just in case” situations — just in case your child accidentally breaks it.