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expiredcaptainguy posted Yesterday 11:05 PM
(Open box:Excellent) 42" Samsung S90F Series OLED 4K UHD Vision AI Smart Tizen TV (2025) $548.99 + Free Shipping @ Best Buy
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edit: Chatted with Best Buy, item comes with full warranty 1 year from Samsung. Also if you have a CC that offers extended warranty, it also covers open box items from authorized stores like Best Buy if the item has it's full manufactures warranty.
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Summary Guide for 6 Feet:
TV Size Recommendation Experience 43" - 50" Too Small You'll miss out on the benefits of 4K resolution.
At 6 feet away, a 42-inch TV is definitely not overkill—in fact, many would argue it's actually a bit too small for a modern 4K setup.
Here is why:
1. The 4K Detail Problem
Human eyes have a limit on how much detail they can resolve at a distance. At 6 feet:
- On a 42-inch screen, your eyes can't fully distinguish between 1080p and 4K. You're paying for those extra pixels, but sitting too far back to see them.
- To really "see" the benefits of a 4K resolution on a 42-inch screen, you'd typically need to sit about 3 to 4 feet away (like at a desk).
2. Field of ViewFor a comfortable "living room" experience, experts recommend the screen fill about 30° to 40° of your field of vision.
- At 6 feet, a 42-inch TV only covers about 28°.
- This makes it feel more like you're "watching a box in the room" rather than being "immersed in the movie."
3. Text and UIIf you play video games or watch sports with small tickers/stats at the bottom:
- At 6 feet, text on a 42-inch screen can start to feel tiny.
- You might find yourself leaning forward or squinting during RPG games with heavy dialogue or menu screens.
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