HRE
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What TV, by HRE on Dec 1, 2013 10:33:31 GMT 1, I am looking for a new TV and have just started to do my research as too which one is considered the best out there. I have been recommended that Samsung seems to be the one to beat.
I know a lot of you would be more knowledgable than me about these matters and wanted to see if there is anything that I should consider before taking the plunge.
Looking for a 32 inch set
no 3D (don't see the need)
budget around the ยฃ700
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
I am looking for a new TV and have just started to do my research as too which one is considered the best out there. I have been recommended that Samsung seems to be the one to beat.
I know a lot of you would be more knowledgable than me about these matters and wanted to see if there is anything that I should consider before taking the plunge.
Looking for a 32 inch set
no 3D (don't see the need)
budget around the ยฃ700
Any guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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johnnyh
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What TV, by johnnyh on Dec 1, 2013 10:52:38 GMT 1, Brand purchases make very little diff and are not usually worth the extra in what is a commodity tech purchase. As it will be out of date before it has a tech problem in general. Eg everyone has pretty much the same screen technology. Screen being the important bit so why pay a lot extra for minute difference. Does not mean buy the cheapest piece of crap either 
So go for tech spec rather than brand. Buy the tech spec as cost efficient as you can eg cheaper and then change quicker when a new technology appears. Tech out ways brand massively
Buy not the latest technology if your not that fussed but only if it is really cheap as there will be no second hand value if you want to sell or upgrade.
personal opinion.
Brand purchases make very little diff and are not usually worth the extra in what is a commodity tech purchase. As it will be out of date before it has a tech problem in general. Eg everyone has pretty much the same screen technology. Screen being the important bit so why pay a lot extra for minute difference. Does not mean buy the cheapest piece of crap either So go for tech spec rather than brand. Buy the tech spec as cost efficient as you can eg cheaper and then change quicker when a new technology appears. Tech out ways brand massively Buy not the latest technology if your not that fussed but only if it is really cheap as there will be no second hand value if you want to sell or upgrade. personal opinion. |
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Warm Gun
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What TV, by Warm Gun on Dec 1, 2013 12:03:32 GMT 1, Blimey, with that budget in that screen size you must be able to get the best one out there. Personally I always go Samsung. One thing that kept on coming up when I was doing some research was these new all singing all dancing TV's are so thin now that the quality of sound is reduced in favour of the picture quality. If you want them to match then a sound bar is the only way.
One little trick that I do when I'm about to buy a new appliance is sign up to What Hi-fi on a one month free subscription and read all the professional independent reviews. Bloody priceless they are.
There a new wave of ultra high definition TV's that have just hit the market I think Sony have just released several models to coincide with the PS4 release. That probably means that all the brands will follow suit, it might be worth holding on a little while (on the flip side all the 1080bp tellys might drop in price)
Blimey, with that budget in that screen size you must be able to get the best one out there. Personally I always go Samsung. One thing that kept on coming up when I was doing some research was these new all singing all dancing TV's are so thin now that the quality of sound is reduced in favour of the picture quality. If you want them to match then a sound bar is the only way.
One little trick that I do when I'm about to buy a new appliance is sign up to What Hi-fi on a one month free subscription and read all the professional independent reviews. Bloody priceless they are.
There a new wave of ultra high definition TV's that have just hit the market I think Sony have just released several models to coincide with the PS4 release. That probably means that all the brands will follow suit, it might be worth holding on a little while (on the flip side all the 1080bp tellys might drop in price)
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HRE
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What TV, by HRE on Dec 1, 2013 12:28:20 GMT 1, Thanks for all the info so far. I have a Sony TV in the other room and its great It was the first range of internet TVs that hit the market. Things have changed a lot since I last bought a TV. Going to sign up for what wifi and Which and see what they say.
John lewis is a good shout for the warranty alone.
Thanks for all the info so far. I have a Sony TV in the other room and its great It was the first range of internet TVs that hit the market. Things have changed a lot since I last bought a TV. Going to sign up for what wifi and Which and see what they say.
John lewis is a good shout for the warranty alone.
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Warm Gun
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What TV, by Warm Gun on Dec 1, 2013 12:43:03 GMT 1, Ah yeah, good call with Which?.....that's a great site (even better than my what hi fi). I'm going to have a browse of that now actually as I want to read up about those Sonos HiFi thingymabobs.
Ah yeah, good call with Which?.....that's a great site (even better than my what hi fi). I'm going to have a browse of that now actually as I want to read up about those Sonos HiFi thingymabobs.
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What TV, by searchandrescue on Dec 1, 2013 13:23:12 GMT 1, 3 of my older bros have sonos sysyems, these are people who have been buying hifi seperates for over 30 years, I'm happy with what I've got at the moment but in time might go that way
3 of my older bros have sonos sysyems, these are people who have been buying hifi seperates for over 30 years, I'm happy with what I've got at the moment but in time might go that way
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What TV, by searchandrescue on Dec 1, 2013 13:26:06 GMT 1, Bought a panasonic telly about 18 months ago, its been brilliant, got it from richer sounds, pretty much same price as john lewis with 5 years guarantee also, advantage was more knowledgable staff and they had what I wanted in stock. Plus they are local and I have been able to go back and get accessories / bits etc and they know my set up
Bought a panasonic telly about 18 months ago, its been brilliant, got it from richer sounds, pretty much same price as john lewis with 5 years guarantee also, advantage was more knowledgable staff and they had what I wanted in stock. Plus they are local and I have been able to go back and get accessories / bits etc and they know my set up
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Manty
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What TV, by Manty on Dec 1, 2013 13:27:19 GMT 1, Samsung smart tv
ยฃ300
Super, smashing, great
Really good bits of kit
Samsung smart tv
ยฃ300
Super, smashing, great
Really good bits of kit
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Warm Gun
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What TV, by Warm Gun on Dec 1, 2013 13:31:33 GMT 1, I think you've just convinced me to bite the bullet on a Sonos Searchandrescue. (been thinking of getting one for a year now)
I think you've just convinced me to bite the bullet on a Sonos Searchandrescue. (been thinking of getting one for a year now)
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dreadnatty
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What TV, by dreadnatty on Dec 1, 2013 16:06:16 GMT 1, Ah yeah, good call with Which?.....that's a great site (even better than my what hi fi). I'm going to have a browse of that now actually as I want to read up about those Sonos HiFi thingymabobs.
Ah yeah, good call with Which?.....that's a great site (even better than my what hi fi). I'm going to have a browse of that now actually as I want to read up about those Sonos HiFi thingymabobs. Highly recommend Sonos products...they are easy to set up,great sound for the $$$. |
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dotdot
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What TV, by dotdot on Dec 1, 2013 16:51:48 GMT 1, Sonos , they've been around for a while , sell a good product and charge you.
On the other hand you could simply buy a squeezebox , chuck it into your amp or existing box and you're good to go go, stream what it can see on your media box (music).
Logitech bought them then killed product , you can only pick them up on the secondary now.
Sonos , they've been around for a while , sell a good product and charge you.
On the other hand you could simply buy a squeezebox , chuck it into your amp or existing box and you're good to go go, stream what it can see on your media box (music).
Logitech bought them then killed product , you can only pick them up on the secondary now.
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What TV, by fingerz on Dec 1, 2013 19:15:50 GMT 1, ive got a www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-42LW450U-3d-tv ..... not what your after i know , the sound is pants on it , defo need to add a sound bar/surround sound thingy
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.dappy
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What TV, by .dappy on Dec 1, 2013 19:30:21 GMT 1,
no need to subscribe ... just visit tescos, sainsburys, asda, whichever and read the magazines  and Top Ten there for a couple of months. All of of the magazines also have websites where they do the Top Ten of everything.
32in is 'small' these days and for better value most manufacturers load up the 40/42"+. HDMI connections are the way to go plus at least 1no scart socket. Check what peripherals (does that sound like I know what I am talking about?  you will be connecting and what they need svideo/scart/dvi/hdmi to connect etc - this may well be a deciding factor when choosing the short list.
As already said, sound is not fantastic form the ultra-thin screens there days but not bad either. John Lewis is also good for listening to a TV and trying it out. Curry's is OK as well although with the banks of TVs on display, try and go on a weekday to have look and a listen and they will be a bit more hard sell imo, but partly depends on the sales assist.
Preference LED, OLED or plasma? Prefer the OLEDs myself. For ยฃ700 you will be able to pick up a cracking TV around that size (or a bit bigger) 
PS: These days, DO NOT buy a TV that is 'HD Ready' you want full HD1080p
no need to subscribe ... just visit tescos, sainsburys, asda, whichever and read the magazines and Top Ten there for a couple of months. All of of the magazines also have websites where they do the Top Ten of everything. 32in is 'small' these days and for better value most manufacturers load up the 40/42"+. HDMI connections are the way to go plus at least 1no scart socket. Check what peripherals (does that sound like I know what I am talking about? you will be connecting and what they need svideo/scart/dvi/hdmi to connect etc - this may well be a deciding factor when choosing the short list. As already said, sound is not fantastic form the ultra-thin screens there days but not bad either. John Lewis is also good for listening to a TV and trying it out. Curry's is OK as well although with the banks of TVs on display, try and go on a weekday to have look and a listen and they will be a bit more hard sell imo, but partly depends on the sales assist. Preference LED, OLED or plasma? Prefer the OLEDs myself. For ยฃ700 you will be able to pick up a cracking TV around that size (or a bit bigger) PS: These days, DO NOT buy a TV that is 'HD Ready' you want full HD1080p |
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and Top Ten there for a couple of months. All of of the magazines also have websites where they do the Top Ten of everything.
you will be connecting and what they need svideo/scart/dvi/hdmi to connect etc - this may well be a deciding factor when choosing the short list.
