Looking for a new TV - preferably 40" or bigger

CoolboyA · 18-12-2012, 19:51

I am looking for a new TV, preferably a larger one, as our current rather small 32" one is on the fritz [dead lines on the screen and lines that keep showing multi-coloured snow].

32" is far too small for our living room as it is dwarfed by the TV unit it stands on and since we have high ceilings, it just looks tiny. We sit about 11 feet away from it as well so it isn't the best screen size either.

I've had a look at a few TVs in Currys and I am looking to spend up to £550. My father says I should get a Technika TV as he has one, but I've heard bad things and after having my previous two cheapish Toshiba sets die on me after a year I don't think "cheap and cheerful" is the way to go with TVs.

http://www.tvandvideodirect.co.uk/sa...-with-usb.html - I figure for £408 I can't go wrong with this set.

Any other suggestions? I'd prefer a Smart TV if possible and if it has 3D that's a bonus I guess.

Also, what are the advantages to plasma sets? I notice most sets aren't full 1080p HD as they are very good at showing 720p HD. However do they not have higher power usage and shorter life span?

fmradiotuner1 · 18-12-2012, 20:19

There is just so much choice but one place you could maybe look is

http://www.hotukdeals.com/search?act...words=Smart+TV

To see if there any deals.

CoolboyA · 18-12-2012, 21:46

Funny you say that, I found that TV on HotUKDeals! I love that site.

niall campbell · 18-12-2012, 21:54

go for a 46 " , you wont regret it

Also go for a ' Freeview HD ' tuner. That's why you will get good deals on older models that don't have ' Freeview HD ' tuner in them

niall campbell · 18-12-2012, 21:57

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/lg-50pm...66380-pdt.html even better its 50 "

CoolboyA · 18-12-2012, 22:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

go for a 46 " , you wont regret it

Also go for a ' Freeview HD ' tuner. That's why you will get good deals on older models that don't have ' Freeview HD ' tuner in them

I'm not fussed for Freeview HD as we have VirginMedia, but I guess it'll be handy if we ever give up subscription TV.

mlayzell · 18-12-2012, 23:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolboyA

I'm not fussed for Freeview HD as we have VirginMedia, but I guess it'll be handy if we ever give up subscription TV.

Or your VM box goes wrong

call100 · 19-12-2012, 00:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/lg-50pm...66380-pdt.html even better its 50 "

Not such a bargain....You don't get the active 3D glasses with that set.....So another wedge to add on the top...

XxBlaKOuTZxX · 19-12-2012, 13:29

Have a look here.....

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/large-s...-criteria.html

niall campbell · 19-12-2012, 16:09

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

Not such a bargain....You don't get the active 3D glasses with that set.....So another wedge to add on the top...

you can always buy glasses later, but can you buy a Freeview HD tuner card for tv later ??

CoolboyA · 20-12-2012, 09:33

In the end I went for the LG 42LM620T. It is amazing. The 2D > 3D conversion is fantastic on some shows and HD quality shows look great. Plus, you got 4 pairs of glasses for free.

Not had time to fully play around, but there's certainly plenty of stuff to do with it.

XxBlaKOuTZxX · 20-12-2012, 09:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by CoolboyA

In the end I went for the LG 42LM620T. It is amazing. The 2D > 3D conversion is fantastic on some shows and HD quality shows look great. Plus, you got 4 pairs of glasses for free.

Not had time to fully play around, but there's certainly plenty of stuff to do with it.

nice TV and a good choice

niall campbell · 20-12-2012, 10:14

glad you got a Freeview HD one !

CoolboyA · 20-12-2012, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by XxBlaKOuTZxX

nice TV and a good choice

Quote:

Originally Posted by niall campbell

glad you got a Freeview HD one !

Thanks. We looked at the 47" one, but seeing how much room the 42" takes up it would have been too large.

I've yet to explore all the settings and apps. That said, YouTube is amazing - love controlling it with my Nexus 7.

2Bdecided · 20-12-2012, 11:20

It seems to be very good with still pictures, but it's poor when it comes to displaying moving pictures without blur.

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/lg-42...ge=Performance
says Motion resolution = 300 lines.

(don't be too upset - there simply aren't affordable TVs without nasty faults in one respect or other - if you pick one with a fault you don't notice yourself, you'll be happy).

Cheers,
David.

Trojanforce · 20-12-2012, 19:15

http://www.squidoo.com/samsung-3d-plasma-tv

The Samsung d490 is a great TV and has been less than £400 quite a few times. I got it from Marks and Spencer because of the 5 year warranty but they are sold by Amazon and quite a few other stores. The screen is 43" and the bezel is very narrow making the set look unobtrusive, even is a relatively dmall room.

I wents for 3D over Smart TV as you can upgrade to Smart with a DVD player and even Sky has on Demand services now including iPlayer.

CoolboyA · 20-12-2012, 19:27

I'm happy enough with the overall screen quality, just trying to optimise the 3D. At first we thought it was a bit rubbish, but it turns out we just had it set on "Low", oops.

18-12-2012, 19:51	#1
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	Looking for a new TV - preferably 40" or bigger I am looking for a new TV, preferably a larger one, as our current rather small 32" one is on the fritz [dead lines on the screen and lines that keep showing multi-coloured snow]. 32" is far too small for our living room as it is dwarfed by the TV unit it stands on and since we have high ceilings, it just looks tiny. We sit about 11 feet away from it as well so it isn't the best screen size either. I've had a look at a few TVs in Currys and I am looking to spend up to £550. My father says I should get a Technika TV as he has one, but I've heard bad things and after having my previous two cheapish Toshiba sets die on me after a year I don't think "cheap and cheerful" is the way to go with TVs. http://www.tvandvideodirect.co.uk/sa...-with-usb.html - I figure for £408 I can't go wrong with this set. Any other suggestions? I'd prefer a Smart TV if possible and if it has 3D that's a bonus I guess. Also, what are the advantages to plasma sets? I notice most sets aren't full 1080p HD as they are very good at showing 720p HD. However do they not have higher power usage and shorter life span?

18-12-2012, 20:19	#2
fmradiotuner1 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: TheEssexSunshineCoast Clacton Posts: 15,220	There is just so much choice but one place you could maybe look is http://www.hotukdeals.com/search?act...words=Smart+TV To see if there any deals.

18-12-2012, 21:46	#3
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	Funny you say that, I found that TV on HotUKDeals! I love that site.

18-12-2012, 21:54	#4
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	go for a 46 " , you wont regret it Also go for a ' Freeview HD ' tuner. That's why you will get good deals on older models that don't have ' Freeview HD ' tuner in them

18-12-2012, 21:57	#5
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/lg-50pm...66380-pdt.html even better its 50 "

18-12-2012, 22:10	#6
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell go for a 46 " , you wont regret it Also go for a ' Freeview HD ' tuner. That's why you will get good deals on older models that don't have ' Freeview HD ' tuner in them I'm not fussed for Freeview HD as we have VirginMedia, but I guess it'll be handy if we ever give up subscription TV.

18-12-2012, 23:12	#7
mlayzell Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Luton Posts: 441	Quote: Originally Posted by CoolboyA I'm not fussed for Freeview HD as we have VirginMedia, but I guess it'll be handy if we ever give up subscription TV. Or your VM box goes wrong

19-12-2012, 00:25	#8
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/lg-50pm...66380-pdt.html even better its 50 " Not such a bargain....You don't get the active 3D glasses with that set.....So another wedge to add on the top...

19-12-2012, 13:29	#9
XxBlaKOuTZxX Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Edinburgh / Scotland Posts: 2,773	Have a look here..... http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/large-s...-criteria.html

19-12-2012, 16:09	#10
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 Not such a bargain....You don't get the active 3D glasses with that set.....So another wedge to add on the top... you can always buy glasses later, but can you buy a Freeview HD tuner card for tv later ??

20-12-2012, 09:33	#11
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	In the end I went for the LG 42LM620T. It is amazing. The 2D > 3D conversion is fantastic on some shows and HD quality shows look great. Plus, you got 4 pairs of glasses for free. Not had time to fully play around, but there's certainly plenty of stuff to do with it.

20-12-2012, 09:46	#12
XxBlaKOuTZxX Forum Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Edinburgh / Scotland Posts: 2,773	Quote: Originally Posted by CoolboyA In the end I went for the LG 42LM620T. It is amazing. The 2D > 3D conversion is fantastic on some shows and HD quality shows look great. Plus, you got 4 pairs of glasses for free. Not had time to fully play around, but there's certainly plenty of stuff to do with it. nice TV and a good choice

20-12-2012, 10:14	#13
niall campbell Forum Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Aberfeldy Posts: 7,035	glad you got a Freeview HD one !

20-12-2012, 10:39	#14
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	Quote: Originally Posted by XxBlaKOuTZxX nice TV and a good choice Quote: Originally Posted by niall campbell glad you got a Freeview HD one ! Thanks. We looked at the 47" one, but seeing how much room the 42" takes up it would have been too large. I've yet to explore all the settings and apps. That said, YouTube is amazing - love controlling it with my Nexus 7.

20-12-2012, 11:20	#15
2Bdecided Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 4,391	It seems to be very good with still pictures, but it's poor when it comes to displaying moving pictures without blur. http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/lg-42...ge=Performance says Motion resolution = 300 lines. (don't be too upset - there simply aren't affordable TVs without nasty faults in one respect or other - if you pick one with a fault you don't notice yourself, you'll be happy). Cheers, David.

20-12-2012, 19:15	#16
Trojanforce Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 54	http://www.squidoo.com/samsung-3d-plasma-tv The Samsung d490 is a great TV and has been less than £400 quite a few times. I got it from Marks and Spencer because of the 5 year warranty but they are sold by Amazon and quite a few other stores. The screen is 43" and the bezel is very narrow making the set look unobtrusive, even is a relatively dmall room. I wents for 3D over Smart TV as you can upgrade to Smart with a DVD player and even Sky has on Demand services now including iPlayer.

20-12-2012, 19:27	#17
CoolboyA Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Alba Posts: 10,181	I'm happy enough with the overall screen quality, just trying to optimise the 3D. At first we thought it was a bit rubbish, but it turns out we just had it set on "Low", oops.

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