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We replaced our first generation HD TV with a Samsung LED about 3 years ago (maybe 4). The LED has almost no glare, even under conditions that made the old TV unviewable. The much smaller depth has been greatly appreciated by the dogs, who like the room.

The new LEDs are supposed to have 20+ year life on the LEDs. The main issue that I recall being told about was back lit vs. edge lit. Gotta say that I don't know the differences well.

We got ours from Best Buy and our local one has a high end TV and entertainment store inside so we talked to them. Their advice matched what others told us and the price was good, so we bought from them.

Personally, if the technology has been around for more than about 18 months in quantity, I'd go with the newer technology as longevity is one of the big factors in selling TVs now, so newer should mean better long life span.