Hisense 50 Tv

Sibeber · 06-12-2015, 02:25

Just bought a Hisense 50" 4k smart tv.. £418 from Amazon ..absolutely delighted with it so far.

I know it's not a Panny, Sony or Samsung or even an LG or a Vestel , I think it's usually referred to as Chinese crap on DS but at present I'm knocked out by the picture quality.

Will report on how it's fairing after a few months ..if it lasts that long lol .

koantemplation · 06-12-2015, 09:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sibeber

Just bought a Hisense 50" 4k smart tv.. £418 from Amazon ..absolutely delighted with it so far.

I know it's not a Panny, Sony or Samsung or even an LG or a Vestel , I think it's usually referred to as Chinese crap on DS but at present I'm knocked out by the picture quality.

Will report on how it's fairing after a few months ..if it lasts that long lol .

I was thinking about getting one as I don't have much luck with TVs, no matter how much I pay. They normally go within a year or two.

I did read some reviews on Amazon that complained of screen clouding, have you experienced it?

But otherwise most people have said the picture is very impressive.

anthony david · 06-12-2015, 10:40

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Originally Posted by koantemplation

I was thinking about getting one as I don't have much luck with TVs, no matter how much I pay. They normally go within a year or two.

I did read some reviews on Amazon that complained of screen clouding, have you experienced it?

But otherwise most people have said the picture is very impressive.

Buy from someone with a free or very cheap 5 year warranty to solve that problem, at least for 5 years.

Sibeber · 06-12-2015, 17:29

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Originally Posted by anthony david

Buy from someone with a free or very cheap 5 year warranty to solve that problem, at least for 5 years.

Richer sounds are selling it for £499 with a 6 year guarantee

Sibeber · 06-12-2015, 17:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by koantemplation

I was thinking about getting one as I don't have much luck with TVs, no matter how much I pay. They normally go within a year or two.

I did read some reviews on Amazon that complained of screen clouding, have you experienced it?

But otherwise most people have said the picture is very impressive.

So far so good picture quality wise, when I get time I will calibrate it with a calibration blu ray disc , but out of the box it is so far very pleasing. Richer sounds are selling it for £499 with year guarantee .

koantemplation · 06-12-2015, 17:36

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Originally Posted by Sibeber

Richer sounds are selling it for £499 with a 6 year guarantee

I think the 6 year guarantee is only if you join the VIP Club. But I think it is free to join, we'll just get inundated with spam emails.

Matt35 · 06-12-2015, 18:28

Looked at reviews of this and saw remote. Having Netflix and Amazon buttons on it is brilliant.

Deacon1972 · 06-12-2015, 19:00

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Originally Posted by Matt35

Looked at reviews of this and saw remote. Having Netflix and Amazon buttons on it is brilliant.

Saves numurous button presses, though I don't think the OP's model supports Netflix 4k streaming like the newer 2015 model.

Matt35 · 06-12-2015, 19:42

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Originally Posted by Deacon1972

Saves numurous button presses, though I don't think the OP's model supports Netflix 4k streaming like the newer 2015 model.

It does say it supports 4k streaming. Would of thought it would support netflix 4k streaming.

koantemplation · 06-12-2015, 20:04

I take it the TV doesn't have picture in picture?

It is the one thing I will miss on my old TV if I do buy another one without PiP.

I have CCTV attached to my TV via HDMI, and it is great being able to watch 3 CCTV screens in each corner and watch normal TV in one of the other corners.

Matt35 · 06-12-2015, 21:26

I'd never even heard of hisense until I saw it on Amazon. On there it says they're were the 4th largest seller of tvs globally.

Deacon1972 · 07-12-2015, 00:12

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Originally Posted by Matt35

It does say it supports 4k streaming. Would of thought it would support netflix 4k streaming.

The 315 has 4k streaming via Ultraflex, no 4k Netflix/Amazon app to the best of my knowledge. The 519 updated model does have Netflix 4k app by all accounts.

Maybe the OP can clarify.....

Nigel Goodwin · 07-12-2015, 08:48

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Originally Posted by koantemplation

I take it the TV doesn't have picture in picture?

It is the one thing I will miss on my old TV if I do buy another one without PiP.

Unfortunately you are VERY much the exception, almost no one uses PIP - it's always been an extremely underused feature that's a waste for manufacturers to implement.

Spruce · 07-12-2015, 15:25

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Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin

Unfortunately you are VERY much the exception, almost no one uses PIP - it's always been an extremely underused feature that's a waste for manufacturers to implement.

I do so therefore must be exceptional.

Nice and simple to use on my SONY tv.

koantemplation · 07-12-2015, 19:29

Quote:

Originally Posted by Spruce

I do so therefore must be exceptional.

Nice and simple to use on my SONY tv.

How does your PIP work?

Mine only allows the Freeview tuner to be the 'sub picture' while the other feeds are the main picture.

Which means if I am using the CCTV as the main picture I can't watch Freesat in the 'Sub Picture'.

Spruce · 07-12-2015, 21:06

I can have the Freeview as main or sub with any input. Or any analogue input with an HDMI (sub or main) I cannot have two HDMI inputs simultaneously. Both can be the same size so next to each other and the highlighted picture has the sound this can easily be changed with a press of a button.

webbie · 07-12-2015, 21:26

Just to show that I don't go out enough, that is PAP (picture and picture) as opposed to PIP (picture in picture). Perhaps your tv can do both, as mine can. And I find it useful as I use the tv as a monitor so I can see if the pc has finished what it is doing without missing anything on the tv.

Spruce · 08-12-2015, 17:20

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Originally Posted by webbie

Just to show that I don't go out enough, that is PAP (picture and picture) as opposed to PIP (picture in picture). Perhaps your tv can do both, as mine can. And I find it useful as I use the tv as a monitor so I can see if the pc has finished what it is doing without missing anything on the tv.

It can do both and useful it is too, and I do think you need to get out more

Perhaps we all do?

koantemplation · 08-12-2015, 17:49

BTW are the ones being sold at Richer Sound Freeview HD?

They only seem to say Freeview on the description, no HD.

koantemplation · 10-12-2015, 00:40

I've found out they are Freeview HD, but I have another question.

Is the PVR function encrypted or can you view and play the recordings on a PC?

06-12-2015, 02:25	#1
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Hisense 50 Tv Just bought a Hisense 50" 4k smart tv.. £418 from Amazon ..absolutely delighted with it so far. I know it's not a Panny, Sony or Samsung or even an LG or a Vestel , I think it's usually referred to as Chinese crap on DS but at present I'm knocked out by the picture quality. Will report on how it's fairing after a few months ..if it lasts that long lol .

06-12-2015, 09:41	#2
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Sibeber Just bought a Hisense 50" 4k smart tv.. £418 from Amazon ..absolutely delighted with it so far. I know it's not a Panny, Sony or Samsung or even an LG or a Vestel , I think it's usually referred to as Chinese crap on DS but at present I'm knocked out by the picture quality. Will report on how it's fairing after a few months ..if it lasts that long lol . I was thinking about getting one as I don't have much luck with TVs, no matter how much I pay. They normally go within a year or two. I did read some reviews on Amazon that complained of screen clouding, have you experienced it? But otherwise most people have said the picture is very impressive.

06-12-2015, 10:40	#3
anthony david Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 3,469	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation I was thinking about getting one as I don't have much luck with TVs, no matter how much I pay. They normally go within a year or two. I did read some reviews on Amazon that complained of screen clouding, have you experienced it? But otherwise most people have said the picture is very impressive. Buy from someone with a free or very cheap 5 year warranty to solve that problem, at least for 5 years.

06-12-2015, 17:29	#4
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Quote: Originally Posted by anthony david Buy from someone with a free or very cheap 5 year warranty to solve that problem, at least for 5 years. Richer sounds are selling it for £499 with a 6 year guarantee

06-12-2015, 17:33	#5
Sibeber Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 544	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation I was thinking about getting one as I don't have much luck with TVs, no matter how much I pay. They normally go within a year or two. I did read some reviews on Amazon that complained of screen clouding, have you experienced it? But otherwise most people have said the picture is very impressive. So far so good picture quality wise, when I get time I will calibrate it with a calibration blu ray disc , but out of the box it is so far very pleasing. Richer sounds are selling it for £499 with year guarantee .

06-12-2015, 17:36	#6
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Sibeber Richer sounds are selling it for £499 with a 6 year guarantee I think the 6 year guarantee is only if you join the VIP Club. But I think it is free to join, we'll just get inundated with spam emails.

06-12-2015, 18:28	#7
Matt35 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,552	Looked at reviews of this and saw remote. Having Netflix and Amazon buttons on it is brilliant.

06-12-2015, 19:00	#8
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt35 Looked at reviews of this and saw remote. Having Netflix and Amazon buttons on it is brilliant. Saves numurous button presses, though I don't think the OP's model supports Netflix 4k streaming like the newer 2015 model.

06-12-2015, 19:42	#9
Matt35 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,552	Quote: Originally Posted by Deacon1972 Saves numurous button presses, though I don't think the OP's model supports Netflix 4k streaming like the newer 2015 model. It does say it supports 4k streaming. Would of thought it would support netflix 4k streaming.

06-12-2015, 20:04	#10
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	I take it the TV doesn't have picture in picture? It is the one thing I will miss on my old TV if I do buy another one without PiP. I have CCTV attached to my TV via HDMI, and it is great being able to watch 3 CCTV screens in each corner and watch normal TV in one of the other corners.

06-12-2015, 21:26	#11
Matt35 Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 9,552	I'd never even heard of hisense until I saw it on Amazon. On there it says they're were the 4th largest seller of tvs globally.

07-12-2015, 00:12	#12
Deacon1972 Guest Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 8,103	Quote: Originally Posted by Matt35 It does say it supports 4k streaming. Would of thought it would support netflix 4k streaming. The 315 has 4k streaming via Ultraflex, no 4k Netflix/Amazon app to the best of my knowledge. The 519 updated model does have Netflix 4k app by all accounts. Maybe the OP can clarify.....

07-12-2015, 08:48	#13
Nigel Goodwin Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Derbyshire Posts: 41,789	Quote: Originally Posted by koantemplation I take it the TV doesn't have picture in picture? It is the one thing I will miss on my old TV if I do buy another one without PiP. Unfortunately you are VERY much the exception, almost no one uses PIP - it's always been an extremely underused feature that's a waste for manufacturers to implement.

07-12-2015, 15:25	#14
Spruce Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Suffolk Posts: 960	Quote: Originally Posted by Nigel Goodwin Unfortunately you are VERY much the exception, almost no one uses PIP - it's always been an extremely underused feature that's a waste for manufacturers to implement. I do so therefore must be exceptional. Nice and simple to use on my SONY tv.

07-12-2015, 19:29	#15
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	Quote: Originally Posted by Spruce I do so therefore must be exceptional. Nice and simple to use on my SONY tv. How does your PIP work? Mine only allows the Freeview tuner to be the 'sub picture' while the other feeds are the main picture. Which means if I am using the CCTV as the main picture I can't watch Freesat in the 'Sub Picture'.

07-12-2015, 21:06	#16
Spruce Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Suffolk Posts: 960	I can have the Freeview as main or sub with any input. Or any analogue input with an HDMI (sub or main) I cannot have two HDMI inputs simultaneously. Both can be the same size so next to each other and the highlighted picture has the sound this can easily be changed with a press of a button.

07-12-2015, 21:26	#17
webbie Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Devon Posts: 1,568	Just to show that I don't go out enough, that is PAP (picture and picture) as opposed to PIP (picture in picture). Perhaps your tv can do both, as mine can. And I find it useful as I use the tv as a monitor so I can see if the pc has finished what it is doing without missing anything on the tv.

08-12-2015, 17:20	#18
Spruce Forum Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Suffolk Posts: 960	Quote: Originally Posted by webbie Just to show that I don't go out enough, that is PAP (picture and picture) as opposed to PIP (picture in picture). Perhaps your tv can do both, as mine can. And I find it useful as I use the tv as a monitor so I can see if the pc has finished what it is doing without missing anything on the tv. It can do both and useful it is too, and I do think you need to get out more Perhaps we all do?

08-12-2015, 17:49	#19
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	BTW are the ones being sold at Richer Sound Freeview HD? They only seem to say Freeview on the description, no HD.

10-12-2015, 00:40	#20
koantemplation Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Wolf359 Posts: 96,797	I've found out they are Freeview HD, but I have another question. Is the PVR function encrypted or can you view and play the recordings on a PC?

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