OMO: which new TV? - SV650.org

Littlepeahead · 15-12-12, 09:19 AM

I currently have an old, cube shaped TV that weighs roughly the same as a baby elephant. But it works fine. I also have my original Sky TV box, it's 10 years old but again, it works. However Mr LPH wants us to get a new smart TV and Sky+ HD box. No idea why as I only watch cricket and University Challenge and the thought of Paxman and Gower in HD is quite scary!

Sky is easy to sort but what should I be looking for in a new TV? I reckon there's room for up to a 42" screen. We don't really watch movies so 3D isn't a requirement.

And as I get a discount on LG products at work if anyone has one of theirs I'd be interested to hear how they rate against other brands.

15-12-12, 09:57 AM

After doing plenty of research before I bought my Panasonic led tv, I can honestly say I made the right choice, I look at other peoples flat screens now and they look crap.

One of the first movies I watched after getting it was any which way but loose with clint, I couldn't believe it was a 70's film, the clarity was unbelievable, better than DVD quality IMO.

I'm a convert now on HD now too, massive difference.

NTECUK · 15-12-12, 11:18 AM

have a look on the gadget show recommendations http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadge...s-high-end-tvs
but this is the gen kid o
http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/t...UE55ES8000UXXU

Littlepeahead · 15-12-12, 12:42 PM

Not sure I've room for 55"!

Plus voice activated? The cats will be putting Crufts on to laugh at the stupid poodles.

tigersaw · 15-12-12, 03:46 PM

I've got 3 LG 42" tellies, all of different vintages, about 1,2,3 years old.
Each got cheaper thinner and better. The latest will play USB stuff, connect to the internet if thats your bag. Its not LED, but the picture is just fine, and it was under £400, probably still is. Standard tuner, but feed freeview HD into it and its superb, better than a friends sky HD, which looks more like SD and a bit to my eyes.

Bibio · 15-12-12, 09:35 PM

TBH most TV's in the middle price range these days are about equal i personally have a soft spot for samsung TV's. what they are trying to sell as LED tv's is false advertising in that they are still LCD panel's but with LED back lighting. stay away from edge lit LED and spend the extra on back lit LED.

go have a look in your local telly store and pick the one you like the look off.

any output is only as good as it's source so make sure the sky box is properly connected.

Viney · 15-12-12, 09:59 PM

I'm after an LG 42LM670T. The 640t US also good. I'll be inctiuch about the discount

The panels.is stunning and will do everything you want it to. It's replacing my 32 inch KG Plasma

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16-12-12, 09:33 PM

I bought a 60 inch samsung plasma for 800 quid about 6 months ago. It has no extra anything in it, just a panel. But when properly calibrated it looks superb and has better blacks than an LED lit panel me brother bought for twice the price. Wait for the sales now though. They will be even cheaper in 2 weeks time!!

16-12-12, 10:27 PM

Plasma is better at recreating shades if black than and led tv.

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Bibio · 16-12-12, 11:35 PM

yes but plasma cost a bloody fortune to run. no i'm not knocking plasma as i have a plasma tv.

15-12-12, 09:19 AM	#1
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	OMO: which new TV? I currently have an old, cube shaped TV that weighs roughly the same as a baby elephant. But it works fine. I also have my original Sky TV box, it's 10 years old but again, it works. However Mr LPH wants us to get a new smart TV and Sky+ HD box. No idea why as I only watch cricket and University Challenge and the thought of Paxman and Gower in HD is quite scary! Sky is easy to sort but what should I be looking for in a new TV? I reckon there's room for up to a 42" screen. We don't really watch movies so 3D isn't a requirement. And as I get a discount on LG products at work if anyone has one of theirs I'd be interested to hear how they rate against other brands. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

15-12-12, 09:57 AM	#2
Specialone Guest Posts: n/a	Re: OMO: which new TV? After doing plenty of research before I bought my Panasonic led tv, I can honestly say I made the right choice, I look at other peoples flat screens now and they look crap. One of the first movies I watched after getting it was any which way but loose with clint, I couldn't believe it was a 70's film, the clarity was unbelievable, better than DVD quality IMO. I'm a convert now on HD now too, massive difference.

15-12-12, 11:18 AM	#3
NTECUK Member Mega Poster Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: essex Posts: 5,314	Re: OMO: which new TV? have a look on the gadget show recommendations http://gadgetshow.channel5.com/gadge...s-high-end-tvs but this is the gen kid o http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/t...UE55ES8000UXXU __________________ Raisin cookies that look like chocolate chip cookies are the reason I have trust issues. Last edited by NTECUK; 15-12-12 at 11:26 AM.

15-12-12, 12:42 PM	#4
Littlepeahead Member Mega Poster Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Saaarrrfff Posts: 2,908	Re: OMO: which new TV? Not sure I've room for 55"! Plus voice activated? The cats will be putting Crufts on to laugh at the stupid poodles. __________________ Tender is the day, The demons go away, Lord I need to find, Someone who can heal my mind...

15-12-12, 03:46 PM	#5
tigersaw Member Mega Poster Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Llanwrtyd Wells Powys Posts: 1,146	Re: OMO: which new TV? I've got 3 LG 42" tellies, all of different vintages, about 1,2,3 years old. Each got cheaper thinner and better. The latest will play USB stuff, connect to the internet if thats your bag. Its not LED, but the picture is just fine, and it was under £400, probably still is. Standard tuner, but feed freeview HD into it and its superb, better than a friends sky HD, which looks more like SD and a bit to my eyes.

15-12-12, 09:35 PM	#6
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: OMO: which new TV? TBH most TV's in the middle price range these days are about equal i personally have a soft spot for samsung TV's. what they are trying to sell as LED tv's is false advertising in that they are still LCD panel's but with LED back lighting. stay away from edge lit LED and spend the extra on back lit LED. go have a look in your local telly store and pick the one you like the look off. any output is only as good as it's source so make sure the sky box is properly connected.

15-12-12, 09:59 PM	#7
Viney Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: In the shadows to the left Posts: 7,700	I'm after an LG 42LM670T. The 640t US also good. I'll be inctiuch about the discount The panels.is stunning and will do everything you want it to. It's replacing my 32 inch KG Plasma ------- Sent from my Sony Xperia S using Tapatalk2

16-12-12, 09:33 PM	#8
Jackie_Black Guest Posts: n/a	Re: OMO: which new TV? I bought a 60 inch samsung plasma for 800 quid about 6 months ago. It has no extra anything in it, just a panel. But when properly calibrated it looks superb and has better blacks than an LED lit panel me brother bought for twice the price. Wait for the sales now though. They will be even cheaper in 2 weeks time!!

16-12-12, 10:27 PM	#9
daveyrach Guest Posts: n/a	Plasma is better at recreating shades if black than and led tv. Sent from my Samsung Galaxy S2 using Tapatalk 2

16-12-12, 11:35 PM	#10
Bibio Member Mega Poster Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: here as devil's advocate Posts: 11,569	Re: OMO: which new TV? yes but plasma cost a bloody fortune to run. no i'm not knocking plasma as i have a plasma tv.