32" TV for £200 or under?

lalaland · 10-10-2013, 17:02

Hi all,

I'm moving home and leaving my decent Samsung 42" TV behind sadly. Looking for something around 32" for the new place, however I don't want to spend more than £200 if possible.

I've seen lots of cheap TVs but I'm weary of cheap unheard of brands. Does anyone have any recommendations of what to look at and what to avoid please?

Any bargains about? Most of the online sellers and stores seem to be pushing the same kit out at the same sort of prices from what I can see.

Thanks

call100 · 10-10-2013, 18:19

I think you will struggle at under £200 for a decent manufacturer.....
Richer sounds have this Sharp
Plenty around the the £250 mark if you spend a tad more.

evil c · 10-10-2013, 18:53

The 2 cheapest good Freeview HD TVs are; the Samsung UE32F4500. £299 both at John Lewis and Richer Sound included free 5 year guarantee. The difference is JL is online price only and RS is in-store customers only. The TV is not Full HD but 720p. Alternatively there is the Samsung UE32F5000 at JL inc 5 year guarantee online price only £279. This TV is Full HD

A better picture Full HD Freeview HD TV is the LG 32LN575V from Amazon £310. This also has built-in Wi-Fi. Only 1yr gtee though.

Avoid Bush, Hitachi, Polaroid, Toshiba (most of them anyway), Technika, Linsar, Finlux, UMC and any own brand supermarket.

Nigel Goodwin · 10-10-2013, 19:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil c

The TV is not Full HD but 720p.

VERY unlikely, it's almost certainly 768 pixel, as pretty well all HD Ready sets are.

Quote:

Avoid Bush, Hitachi, Polaroid, Toshiba (most of them anyway), Technika, Linsar, Finlux, UMC and any own brand supermarket.

You forgot to add Sharp to that list, Sharp badge the same Vestel sets as many of those you listed.

evil c · 10-10-2013, 19:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

VERY unlikely, it's almost certainly 768 pixel, as pretty well all HD Ready sets are.

I just copied from the JL page, but thank you for pointing it out. Yes it is 1366 x 768, so it upscales to 768p or downscales to 720p.

call100 · 10-10-2013, 19:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

VERY unlikely, it's almost certainly 768 pixel, as pretty well all HD Ready sets are.

You forgot to add Sharp to that list, Sharp badge the same Vestel sets as many of those you listed.

Sharp LCD's are manufactured in their own plant in Poland not by Vestel.

andys corner · 10-10-2013, 21:00

for £250 richer sounds will do you a 32 inch panasonic, that is MUCH better than the vestel rubbish.

if you have a richer sounds nearby ask them if they have anything on clearance, if you are going from a 42 inch samsung then going down to a 32 inch lg or samsung is one thing, going down to a 32 inch vestel is a plummet

Nigel Goodwin · 11-10-2013, 08:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

Sharp LCD's are manufactured in their own plant in Poland not by Vestel.

Many Sharp sets are just and badged from Vestel, NOT made in Poland.

Presumably, as with Toshiba, they make some themselves, but plenty are just Vestels - we've got them in the shop

StarDelta · 11-10-2013, 10:21

Samsung UE32F5000 cheaper here.

http://www.sonicdirect.co.uk/Plasma-...th-Freeview-HD

Its in the same building as EmpireDirect was in Bradford.

Winston_1 · 11-10-2013, 10:37

The fact of the matter is the OP wants to spend under £200. All the sets suggested so far are well above that.

evil c · 11-10-2013, 11:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Winston_1

The fact of the matter is the OP wants to spend under £200. All the sets suggested so far are well above that.

The fact of the matter is that if there were any new sets under £200 to recommend someone would have done so. The only way to achieve this ceiling would be by buying a good used one such as this 1366x768 Panasonic TXL32C4 with a Freeview HD tuner for £190 with a 1 year RTB guarantee: http://www.cheap-lcd-tv.co.uk/32_Pan..._LCD_TV_1947_d or this Full HD Sony KDL32LEX301 with a Freeview (not HD) tuner for £200: http://www.cheap-lcd-tv.co.uk/32_Son...w_LCD_TV_854_d

gamekeepersgal · 11-10-2013, 11:59

B&M do a 32" for £199

http://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/b...-player-281538

evil c · 11-10-2013, 12:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by gamekeepersgal

B&M do a 32" for £199

http://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/b...-player-281538

No disrespect intended, but I wouldn't recommend this Blaupunkt TV/DVD combi to my worst enemy (not that I've got any enemies).

gamekeepersgal · 11-10-2013, 12:27

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil c

No disrespect intended, but I wouldn't recommend this Blaupunkt TV/DVD combi to my worst enemy (not that I've got any enemies).

none taken, they asked for a 32" tv under £200 and thats what i found.

call100 · 11-10-2013, 13:06

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Many Sharp sets are just and badged from Vestel, NOT made in Poland.

Presumably, as with Toshiba, they make some themselves, but plenty are just Vestels - we've got them in the shop

Which ones? I doubt the Aquos range....I doubt any really, but, if you say you have some old cheap ones....

Just kidding Nigel, as if I would doubt anything you say.....

evil c · 11-10-2013, 13:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

Just kidding Nigel, as if I would doubt anything you say.....

Especially as he's a Black Belt 4th Dan!

Nigel Goodwin · 11-10-2013, 14:11

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

Which ones? I doubt the Aquos range....I doubt any really, but, if you say you have some old cheap ones....

No, Sharp buy many of their current sets from Vestel - Sharp also bought their later CRT sets from Vestel as well.

For a couple of examples, the current LC-32KE351K is a Vestel 17MB95, and the LC-32LD145K is a Vestel 17MB82.

call100 · 11-10-2013, 21:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by evil c

Especially as he's a Black Belt 4th Dan!

In Origami.....

Nigel Goodwin · 12-10-2013, 09:03

Quote:

Originally Posted by call100

In Origami.....

Actually I taught Origami at an NVQ level 3 training course for Black Belts

It was suggested we taught something other than martial arts, but only I and my chief instructor did so.

call100 · 12-10-2013, 09:39

I drew a picture of Wyatt Earp once.......Marshall art at it's finest..........

paulbrock · 12-10-2013, 09:49

I picked up a Toshiba 32 full HD for just slightly over 200 at the start of the year. Looks like a discontinued model though, and replacements are more 250+

alan1302 · 12-10-2013, 16:32

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulbrock

I picked up a Toshiba 32 full HD for just slightly over 200 at the start of the year. Looks like a discontinued model though, and replacements are more 250+

Always the best way to get a bargain with tech - get last years model.

I got a top of the range Panasonic Blu Ray player as it was last years model for £80

barbeler · 12-10-2013, 18:33

I always thought TVs had to be 1080p to be HD ready. When did 786p suddenly become acceptable?

paulbrock · 12-10-2013, 18:41

How about this?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/Finlux-32F50...hu-rd_add_1_dp

darnall42 · 12-10-2013, 19:55

I've have had a cheapo F&H 32 inch tv from E-Buyer for around 3 years now- 1080p,3 HDMIs and it had a 2 year guarantee for around £220,still in great working order

10-10-2013, 17:02	#1
lalaland Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: UK Posts: 11,539	32" TV for £200 or under? Hi all, I'm moving home and leaving my decent Samsung 42" TV behind sadly. Looking for something around 32" for the new place, however I don't want to spend more than £200 if possible. I've seen lots of cheap TVs but I'm weary of cheap unheard of brands. Does anyone have any recommendations of what to look at and what to avoid please? Any bargains about? Most of the online sellers and stores seem to be pushing the same kit out at the same sort of prices from what I can see. Thanks

10-10-2013, 18:19	#2
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	I think you will struggle at under £200 for a decent manufacturer..... Richer sounds have this Sharp Plenty around the the £250 mark if you spend a tad more.

10-10-2013, 18:53	#3
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	The 2 cheapest good Freeview HD TVs are; the Samsung UE32F4500. £299 both at John Lewis and Richer Sound included free 5 year guarantee. The difference is JL is online price only and RS is in-store customers only. The TV is not Full HD but 720p. Alternatively there is the Samsung UE32F5000 at JL inc 5 year guarantee online price only £279. This TV is Full HD A better picture Full HD Freeview HD TV is the LG 32LN575V from Amazon £310. This also has built-in Wi-Fi. Only 1yr gtee though. Avoid Bush, Hitachi, Polaroid, Toshiba (most of them anyway), Technika, Linsar, Finlux, UMC and any own brand supermarket.

10-10-2013, 19:07	#4
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by evil c The TV is not Full HD but 720p. VERY unlikely, it's almost certainly 768 pixel, as pretty well all HD Ready sets are. Quote: Avoid Bush, Hitachi, Polaroid, Toshiba (most of them anyway), Technika, Linsar, Finlux, UMC and any own brand supermarket. You forgot to add Sharp to that list, Sharp badge the same Vestel sets as many of those you listed.

10-10-2013, 19:31	#5
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin VERY unlikely, it's almost certainly 768 pixel, as pretty well all HD Ready sets are. I just copied from the JL page, but thank you for pointing it out. Yes it is 1366 x 768, so it upscales to 768p or downscales to 720p.

10-10-2013, 19:41	#6
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin VERY unlikely, it's almost certainly 768 pixel, as pretty well all HD Ready sets are. You forgot to add Sharp to that list, Sharp badge the same Vestel sets as many of those you listed. Sharp LCD's are manufactured in their own plant in Poland not by Vestel.

10-10-2013, 21:00	#7
andys corner Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: there -> Posts: 1,334	for £250 richer sounds will do you a 32 inch panasonic, that is MUCH better than the vestel rubbish. if you have a richer sounds nearby ask them if they have anything on clearance, if you are going from a 42 inch samsung then going down to a 32 inch lg or samsung is one thing, going down to a 32 inch vestel is a plummet

11-10-2013, 08:54	#8
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 Sharp LCD's are manufactured in their own plant in Poland not by Vestel. Many Sharp sets are just and badged from Vestel, NOT made in Poland. Presumably, as with Toshiba, they make some themselves, but plenty are just Vestels - we've got them in the shop

11-10-2013, 10:21	#9
StarDelta Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 477	Samsung UE32F5000 cheaper here. http://www.sonicdirect.co.uk/Plasma-...th-Freeview-HD Its in the same building as EmpireDirect was in Bradford.

11-10-2013, 10:37	#10
Winston_1 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 5,008	The fact of the matter is the OP wants to spend under £200. All the sets suggested so far are well above that.

11-10-2013, 11:57	#11
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	Quote: Originally Posted by Winston_1 The fact of the matter is the OP wants to spend under £200. All the sets suggested so far are well above that. The fact of the matter is that if there were any new sets under £200 to recommend someone would have done so. The only way to achieve this ceiling would be by buying a good used one such as this 1366x768 Panasonic TXL32C4 with a Freeview HD tuner for £190 with a 1 year RTB guarantee: http://www.cheap-lcd-tv.co.uk/32_Pan..._LCD_TV_1947_d or this Full HD Sony KDL32LEX301 with a Freeview (not HD) tuner for £200: http://www.cheap-lcd-tv.co.uk/32_Son...w_LCD_TV_854_d

11-10-2013, 11:59	#12
gamekeepersgal Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 171	B&M do a 32" for £199 http://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/b...-player-281538

11-10-2013, 12:22	#13
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	Quote: Originally Posted by gamekeepersgal B&M do a 32" for £199 http://www.bmstores.co.uk/products/b...-player-281538 No disrespect intended, but I wouldn't recommend this Blaupunkt TV/DVD combi to my worst enemy (not that I've got any enemies).

11-10-2013, 12:27	#14
gamekeepersgal Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 171	Quote: Originally Posted by evil c No disrespect intended, but I wouldn't recommend this Blaupunkt TV/DVD combi to my worst enemy (not that I've got any enemies). none taken, they asked for a 32" tv under £200 and thats what i found.

11-10-2013, 13:06	#15
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Many Sharp sets are just and badged from Vestel, NOT made in Poland. Presumably, as with Toshiba, they make some themselves, but plenty are just Vestels - we've got them in the shop Which ones? I doubt the Aquos range....I doubt any really, but, if you say you have some old cheap ones.... Just kidding Nigel, as if I would doubt anything you say.....

11-10-2013, 13:58	#16
evil c Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Wirral Peninsula Posts: 4,777	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 Just kidding Nigel, as if I would doubt anything you say..... Especially as he's a Black Belt 4th Dan!

11-10-2013, 14:11	#17
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 Which ones? I doubt the Aquos range....I doubt any really, but, if you say you have some old cheap ones.... No, Sharp buy many of their current sets from Vestel - Sharp also bought their later CRT sets from Vestel as well. For a couple of examples, the current LC-32KE351K is a Vestel 17MB95, and the LC-32LD145K is a Vestel 17MB82.

11-10-2013, 21:45	#18
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	Quote: Originally Posted by evil c Especially as he's a Black Belt 4th Dan! In Origami.....

12-10-2013, 09:03	#19
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by call100 In Origami..... Actually I taught Origami at an NVQ level 3 training course for Black Belts It was suggested we taught something other than martial arts, but only I and my chief instructor did so.

12-10-2013, 09:39	#20
call100 Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 6,572	I drew a picture of Wyatt Earp once.......Marshall art at it's finest..........

12-10-2013, 09:49	#21
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	I picked up a Toshiba 32 full HD for just slightly over 200 at the start of the year. Looks like a discontinued model though, and replacements are more 250+

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12-10-2013, 16:32	#22
alan1302 Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: West Yorks Posts: 6,180	Quote: Originally Posted by paulbrock I picked up a Toshiba 32 full HD for just slightly over 200 at the start of the year. Looks like a discontinued model though, and replacements are more 250+ Always the best way to get a bargain with tech - get last years model. I got a top of the range Panasonic Blu Ray player as it was last years model for £80

12-10-2013, 18:33	#23
barbeler Forum Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 11,705	I always thought TVs had to be 1080p to be HD ready. When did 786p suddenly become acceptable?

12-10-2013, 18:41	#24
paulbrock Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Wapping, London Posts: 16,222	How about this? http://www.amazon.co.uk/Finlux-32F50...hu-rd_add_1_dp

12-10-2013, 19:55	#25
darnall42 Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,679	I've have had a cheapo F&H 32 inch tv from E-Buyer for around 3 years now- 1080p,3 HDMIs and it had a 2 year guarantee for around £220,still in great working order