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Best 42" TV for around £500 ish
barker71
11-08-2013
Looking for a TV around 42" up to a maximum of around £500 but dont mind if its slightly over.

So far have found the following:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-42LN540V-...242666&sr=1-11

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Panasonic-TX...242666&sr=1-15

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Samsung-UE42...242666&sr=1-18

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-42LN570V-...242666&sr=1-17

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B...s=home-theater

Ideally would like it to be LED and 3D. Not too bothered about it having built in freeview etc as going to connect it to a youview box.

Any suggestions welcome....

Thanks!
Nigel Goodwin
11-08-2013
Originally Posted by barker71:
“Ideally would like it to be LED and 3D. Not too bothered about it having built in freeview etc as going to connect it to a youview box. ”

All TV's have Freeview, so not having it isn't on option.

The best 'make' of those you listed is Panasonic.
1saintly
11-08-2013
Originally Posted by barker71:
“ Not too bothered about it having built in freeview etc as going to connect it to a youview box.

Any suggestions welcome....

Thanks!”

Seems you dont have much of a option, but get one with freeview built in.
You will need it to get you some viewing when youre youview packs in.
barker71
11-08-2013
I dont mind having freeview built in - just really interested in what people think is the best 42" (can be slightly bigger but not smaller) and around £500-550.
ixHellstormx
11-08-2013
http://www.johnlewis.com/electricals...chRequest=true
barker71
12-08-2013
Quite a few on there but a bit more expensive.

Anyone else with any suggestions?
barker71
12-08-2013
Quite a few on there but a bit more expensive.

Anyone else with any suggestions?
Winston_1
12-08-2013
Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“All TV's have Freeview, so not having it isn't on option.

The best 'make' of those you listed is Panasonic.”

Panasonic only supplied crippled sets that only work properly in one country. Best avoided.
SuperHet
12-08-2013
I just got the LG 42LN575V you listed, for £480 from Richer Sounds, 5 year guarantee, lovely picture quality, 3 x HDMI, 3 x USB, Youtube, Lovefilm, Netflix, iPlayer, Facebook, DLNA, Browser.

Very happy with it.
majorgart
12-08-2013
If you can drop down to 37" Richer Sounds were doing a splendid deal recently with a Panasonic 37" LED with 3D and a free 5 year warranty - and built in wireless- no dongle required.
HDMI x 4 , usb , SD card etc etc

Knocks spots of any LG or Samsung sets.

Freeview HD too

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...pana-txl37et5b

42" one is £599 and has Freeview and Freesat - go for it

http://www.richersounds.com/product/...ana-txl42dt50b

Unfortunately the 42" is Active 3D - better quality but expensive glasses.
The 37" is passive with 4 free pairs
alan1302
12-08-2013
Originally Posted by Winston_1:
“Panasonic only supplied crippled sets that only work properly in one country. Best avoided.”

What do you mean? They only work in the UK? Surely that's fine for 99% of people?
Nigel Goodwin
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Winston_1:
“Panasonic only supplied crippled sets that only work properly in one country. Best avoided.”

As the vast majority of people only live in one country it's unlikely to be a problem - you have some serious issues with giving poor advice don't you?.
Winston_1
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by alan1302:
“What do you mean? They only work in the UK? Surely that's fine for 99% of people?”

It needs to be mentioned. The OP may be be one of the 1%. Lots of people in border areas have had problems with Panasonics, mostly in Ireland, but also some in SE England near France.

There is no need for this, Panasonic should be making TVs that work in all of Europe as other manufacturers do.
Winston_1
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“As the vast majority of people only live in one country it's unlikely to be a problem - you have some serious issues with giving poor advice don't you?.”

What about the people who live near an international border? This may include the OP, we don't know.

I don't think that is poor advice, it is something that needs to be mentioned. At least you agree Panasonics are crippled in this way.
Nigel Goodwin
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Winston_1:
“What about the people who live near an international border? This may include the OP, we don't know.”

The UK doesn't have any international borders to be a problem - with the possible exception of Ireland, where presumably it's not a problem?.

Also, sets near an International border aren't likely to have problems working on the limited range of options available.

There's also the obvious point that you don't have any rights to have a TV that gets channels from a foreign country
alan1302
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Winston_1:
“It needs to be mentioned. The OP may be be one of the 1%. Lots of people in border areas have had problems with Panasonics, mostly in Ireland, but also some in SE England near France.

There is no need for this, Panasonic should be making TVs that work in all of Europe as other manufacturers do.”

Doesn't mean Panasonic TVs are best avoided though - worth a mention yes if it's different from most other makes but not a reason to avoid them unless you have a particular need.
Winston_1
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“The UK doesn't have any international borders to be a problem - with the possible exception of Ireland, where presumably it's not a problem?.

Also, sets near an International border aren't likely to have problems working on the limited range of options available.

There's also the obvious point that you don't have any rights to have a TV that gets channels from a foreign country ”

Many people in Ireland have had problems with Panachronics bought in NI. The problem was that they were MPEG 4 capable sets but would not work with Saorview. There is a long thread about it on Boards.ie

The UK also has an international border with France as far as TV reception is concerned. Boulogne comes in like a local in Folkstone.

No one even has a right to have a TV, it's a lifestyle choice obtained with money. But having said that having spent that money on a TV in Europe it is realistic for it to work in all of Europe. Other manufacturers do it, why not Panachronic?
Nigel Goodwin
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Winston_1:
“Many people in Ireland have had problems with Panachronics bought in NI.”

Then don't buy one in NI
alan1302
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Winston_1:
“Many people in Ireland have had problems with Panachronics bought in NI. The problem was that they were MPEG 4 capable sets but would not work with Saorview. There is a long thread about it on Boards.ie

The UK also has an international border with France as far as TV reception is concerned. Boulogne comes in like a local in Folkstone.

No one even has a right to have a TV, it's a lifestyle choice obtained with money. But having said that having spent that money on a TV in Europe it is realistic for it to work in all of Europe. Other manufacturers do it, why not Panachronic?”

Panachronic? What are? 5?
coachtrip_fan99
13-08-2013
I'd still go for the Panasonic.I have no plans to take my 42" TV on holiday to Europe with me, anyway soon
Winston_1
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin:
“Then don't buy one in NI ”

But lots of people did and still do. Prices are lower in NI than the republic and everyone wants the best price.

I believe I read somewhere that under EU rules it should be possible to buy a TV anywhere in Europe and use it in another part of Europe. Only difference should be mains plugs and at least one manufacturer supplies 2 mains leads anyway.
Nigel Goodwin
13-08-2013
Originally Posted by Winston_1:
“I believe I read somewhere that under EU rules it should be possible to buy a TV anywhere in Europe and use it in another part of Europe.”

I believe you imagined that

The rational behind pan-European sets is simply because it's easier for the manufacturer to make just a single set.
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