Buying a New LED TV

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screen size around 37" should be cool, old tv was 28", so thats nearly 10inches jump.

It's actually slightly more than 10" jump

The visible picture on a 28" CRT is about/just over 26.5" whereas on LCD 37" is all visible

Nigel Goodwin · 15-09-2012, 08:53

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My budget is around £500.

I am looking for a "relibale" brand, whatever that means, I was expecting the CRT tv which we have to last me another ten before I had to replace it.

Then look at Sony and Panasonic, who's reliability (and quality of construction) is well above the rest.

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what are the life of these new led tvs?

No one knows, they are too new - but the screens fail occasionally, just as with CCFL LCD, Plasma, and even CRT.

David (2) · 15-09-2012, 11:45

theres no such thing as an LED tv.

There are LCD tv's with LED backlighting.

There are [very expensive] OLED tv's.

Samsung ended up in court for saying they made LED tv's, when what they produced was LCD tv's with LED backlighting.

Stilian · 15-09-2012, 12:02

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My budget is around £500.

I am looking for a "relibale" brand, whatever that means, I was expecting the CRT tv which we have to last me another ten before I had to replace it.

I am not too fussed about 3D or Freesat, etc. Has to be Full HD 1080p, with enough inputs for a xbox, ps3, dvd player, sky box and speaker system.

screen size around 37" should be cool, old tv was 28", so thats nearly 10inches jump.

what else, oh and brands, sony, samsung, panasonic, toshiba, etc.

Which are the best brands, reliable brands, etc..

what are the life of these new led tvs?

For this kind of money I would recommend one of these http://sveyo.com/2012/04/sharp-aquos-lc40le831e/ . Sharp AQUOS LC40LE831E is a 40-inch 3D smart LED TV and I think you will like it a lot. It is a bit hard to find in UK but now it is offered at eBay for £450 which is a great price for a capable TV like this one - absolutely loaded with features and just the right size.

Nigel Goodwin · 15-09-2012, 12:41

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Sharp AQUOS LC40LE831E is a 40-inch 3D smart LED TV and I think you will like it a lot. It is a bit hard to find in UK

It's a 'bit hard to find in the UK' because most retailers have stopped selling Sharp TV's due to their poor reliability and service - and because much of their range is just cheap Vestel badged sets.

This one does appear to be of Sharp manufacture though.

alanwarwic · 15-09-2012, 13:03

Considering you work in the trade Nigel don't you think your opinions need to be more backed up anti-litigation wise?

Matt35 · 15-09-2012, 13:53

There is this one which doesn`t look bad. Just a bit over your budget by £19
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX...713517&sr=8-15

mac2708 · 15-09-2012, 14:25

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There is this one which doesn`t look bad. Just a bit over your budget by £19
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX...713517&sr=8-15

Or £549 at John Lewis with a 5 year guarantee.
JL appears to be the OP's preferred retailer and the £30 extra is worth it IMHO for peace of mind
https://www.bt.com/appsconsumeraccou...ntSuccess=true

A 5 year warranty at Amazon is £135

Matt35 · 15-09-2012, 14:33

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Or £549 at John Lewis with a 5 year guarantee.
JL appears to be the OP's preferred retailer and the £30 extra is worth it IMHO
https://www.bt.com/appsconsumeraccou...ntSuccess=true

A 5 year warranty at Amazon is £135

That would be better. Just depends how much over his budget he wants to go but a 5 year guarantee would be definitely worth it.

mac2708 · 15-09-2012, 18:50

Oops

A bit late now but this is the correct link for the Panasonic at JL

http://www.johnlewis.com/231546909/Product.aspx

Guess I had too many tabs open and copied the wrong link (it's age, you know

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Matt35 · 15-09-2012, 19:00

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Oops

A bit late now but this is the correct link for the Panasonic at JL

http://www.johnlewis.com/231546909/Product.aspx

Guess I had too many tabs open and copied the wrong link (it's age, you know

)

Thats the 32" one though not 37.

mac2708 · 15-09-2012, 19:09

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Thats the 32" one though not 37.

Not my day is it??

http://www.johnlewis.com/231546906/Product.aspx

Matt35 · 15-09-2012, 19:28

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http://www.johnlewis.com/231546906/Product.aspx

Not my day is it??

We all have them days. For that price it is a bargain.

subversive · 15-09-2012, 22:09

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There is this one which doesn`t look bad. Just a bit over your budget by £19
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX...713517&sr=8-15

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Oops

A bit late now but this is the correct link for the Panasonic at JL

http://www.johnlewis.com/231546909/Product.aspx

Guess I had too many tabs open and copied the wrong link (it's age, you know

)

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We all have them days. For that price it is a bargain.

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http://www.johnlewis.com/231546906/Product.aspx

Not my day is it??

Thanks alot people. I am trying to get my TV from john lewis, simply for the five year gaurantee. plus when bought on my credit card, I get another extra two years free, so thats seven in total.

subversive · 15-09-2012, 22:12

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Then look at Sony and Panasonic, who's reliability (and quality of construction) is well above the rest.

No one knows, they are too new - but the screens fail occasionally, just as with CCFL LCD, Plasma, and even CRT.

Thanks Nigel, Sony or Panasonic it is then.

I am not too hot on the 3D stuff, don't mind the internet wifi thing, if it allows you to browse sites other than the locked content of the TV manufacturer.

Also, would you be able to hook up external hard drives via usb to these tv's, I imagine usb sticks would be no problem.

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Originally Posted by David (2)

theres no such thing as an LED tv.

There are LCD tv's with LED backlighting.

There are [very expensive] OLED tv's.

Samsung ended up in court for saying they made LED tv's, when what they produced was LCD tv's with LED backlighting.

okay, so whats the difference, led, lcd, etc. What should be the technology to go for???

subversive · 15-09-2012, 22:28

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http://www.johnlewis.com/231546906/Product.aspx

Not my day is it??

I m seriously thinking of picking that up on Monday, hell even tommorow.

Thanks for the links

what do you guys think of this as a stand??

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Levv-Glass-S...pd_sim_recht_7

UPDATE I like this one - http://www.johnlewis.com/231575489/Product.aspx

is it worth the extra 150 off pounds for the built in wifi, the dongle costs around £50 for the panasonic.

it has a frame rate of 400hz

subversive · 15-09-2012, 22:30

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Then look at Sony and Panasonic, who's reliability (and quality of construction) is well above the rest.

No one knows, they are too new - but the screens fail occasionally, just as with CCFL LCD, Plasma, and even CRT.

http://www.johnlewis.com/Shopping/Comparison.aspx?ARA=Electricals&CAT=Televisions&SCT=Televisions&PRT=All+TVs&PRTID=5013&OM-PageNumber=1&OM-SortOrder=0&OM-AttrString=TV+Features%7cFull+HD+1080p+2&ComparisonSkus=231575488|231575489|231538230|231546906

One of the Sony's is around £700, is it because of the frame rate??

On that note, what makes a good TV?? what is 100hzs?? is it the refresh rate of the screen?

1saintly · 15-09-2012, 23:41

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My budget is around £500.

I am not too fussed about 3D or Freesat, etc.

No offence

But you really need to take a breather and re assess what you want and what youre budget is.

As you are now looking at 3D £700 plus TVs

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