New TV

[Saint Garrett]

Looking at buying a new TV. Any recommendations? This is the one which looks most likely at the moment.

 

http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue37es5500-led-hd-1080p-smart-tv-37-inch-with-freeview-hd/p231560689

[hypochondriac]

If it's the latest sansubg the best that's what I have. It's a superb TV.

[bridge too far]

We've just got one of those - magnificent!

[CB Saint]

This.

 

Have the 46" 8000 series - just brilliant. And practically the same size as the 37" panasonic plasma that it replaced.

 

Also the best looking telly when not turned on

[sambosa75]

Just bought my first house and want to kit it out with a large TV. I'm thinking around 50ish inches. Anyone recommend one? Up to £1,500 but ideally around £1,000 if poss?

[Saint Garrett]

Just bought my first house and want to kit it out with a large TV. I'm thinking around 50ish inches. Anyone recommend one? Up to £1,500 but ideally around £1,000 if poss?

 

I went to currys today to have a look around and they seemed to be raving about the Samsung's, though that maybe because I mentioned that one. Did also mention Panasonic ones but they were a bit better and more pricey.

[saints_is_the_south]

Picked up a 48" Technika from Tesco Home Plus about this time last year for £300 when I moved into my first place. So it's not a big brand name, but the picture is superb and at 300 notes for that size it was a no brainer.

[Big Bad Bob]

47" LG for me, 47LM640T, like this one but with built in WiFi.

 

Lovely TV, clear picture, small frame, looks superb hanging on my wall....needs a Home Theatre System or Sound Bar though

[SOTONS EAST SIDE]

If you're going to get a Samsung, always go for, the upper model like like the 6000,7000 or 8000 series. Which are upgradable, with plug in packs. They may cost more, but they have that upgrade option. And always search the net for the best prices.

[JackanorySFC]

John Lewis is brilliant for TV's, will price match Curry's etc and give a 5 year warranty.

 

Personally I have a 4 y/o LG 47" LCD, was going to upgrade this year but having recently started working in the Broadcast technology trade I'll be waiting 12/ 18 months. HD will be phased out in a year and replaced by something called 4K (or probably the more consumer friendly "Ultra HD"), basically it's 4 times the definition of HD (1080p), I've seen it in action and it's outstanding, never thought picture quality could get that good! Already production companies are filming TV series in 4K to "future proof" them, the only issue is distributing and storing the footage as it has huge quantities of data, but the rest of the industry is catching up with the cameras and at the CES exhibition in Vegas a couple of months ago LG, Sharp, Samsung, Panasonic and Sony were all demoing 4K consumer TV's (I personally have seen the Sony Bravia 84" 4K TV with a live link from a 4K camera at last year's IBC show in Amsterdam and it was by a mile the most impressive thing I've seen tech' wise).

 

Basically 3D was a massive flop, people don't want to wear stupid glasses in their own homes and see high definition as preferable.

Edited 20 March, 2013 by JackanorySFC

[tony13579]

Smart TVs are the the future, it is well worth getting an internet connection to your TV. It better to send the internet via the mains using a home-plug than use a usb wifi stick.

[Big Bad Bob]

Smart TVs are the the future, it is well worth getting an internet connection to your TV. It better to send the internet via the mains using a home-plug than use a usb wifi stick.

 

My LG has wireless-n, and it streams HD movies no problem, alright it's only about 2m from the router but......

[Saint Garrett]

Anyone know anything about this one ?

 

http://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-viera-tx-l37e5b-led-hd-1080p-smart-tv-37-inch-with-freeview-hd/p231546906

 

Is it better than the Samsung ?

[Turkish]

Oh I love to brag about what electrical equipment I have in my house on the internet! I've got a Bang and Olufsen 68 inch plasma with NASA surround sound and 2160P HD 4D in my cinema room. In my lounge I have a 50 inch Sony KDL-55hx53 and in each bedroom we slum with with a a 40 inch Panasonic 3d super treble base 8600 with cinema surround and built in exploding channel buttons. It's fair to say my TVs are better than yours.

[Bearsy]

I've got a Bang and Olufsen 68 inch plasma with NASA surround sound and 2160P HD 4D in my cinema room.

 

tish, i've got one of them them in my guest bathroom. I'm told the IMAX setup in my lounge is the largest screen in western europe. I am considering upgrade soon tho.

[mcjwills]

Oh I love to brag about what electrical equipment I have in my house on the internet! I've got a Bang and Olufsen 68 inch plasma with NASA surround sound and 2160P HD 4D in my cinema room. In my lounge I have a 50 inch Sony KDL-55hx53 and in each bedroom we slum with with a a 40 inch Panasonic 3d super treble base 8600 with cinema surround and built in exploding channel buttons. It's fair to say my TVs are better than yours.

 

Post your address and I have a couple of scouse mates that would like to visit and view said items, as they are busy at the moment so it will probably be about 2am ish

[Turkish]

tish, i've got one of them them in my guest bathroom. I'm told the IMAX setup in my lounge is the largest screen in western europe. I am considering upgrade soon tho.

 

It may be bigger but it does it have the custom bulilt 2160p resolution they built just for me and I bets not 4D, 3D is so 2012. So stick that in your IMAX set up lounge and ride it you backward TV dickwad.

[Saint Garrett]

Who is boasting?! I'm asking for advice and it is gratefully received??

[Tokyo-Saint]

Turks is just jealous as he was one of them kids at school that didn't have a TV. He is lucky though, most of them turned out to be serial killers.

[SOTONS EAST SIDE]

Anyone know anything about this one ?

 

http://www.johnlewis.com/panasonic-viera-tx-l37e5b-led-hd-1080p-smart-tv-37-inch-with-freeview-hd/p231546906

 

Is it better than the Samsung ?

Go and Google the model number, check the reviews on sites like Technet or Revoo. Ok

[alehouseboys]

Looking at buying a new TV. Any recommendations? This is the one which looks most likely at the moment.

 

http://m.johnlewis.com/mt/www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue37es5500-led-hd-1080p-smart-tv-37-inch-with-freeview-hd/p231560689

 

If you're looking to wall-mount it then this is a good buy...

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designer-Habitat-PREMIUM-Wall-Bracket/dp/B003U46SWC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1363871107&sr=8-14

[Saint Garrett]

Go and Google the model number, check the reviews on sites like Technet or Revoo. Ok

 

Thanks will have a look.

[Saint Garrett]

If you're looking to wall-mount it then this is a good buy...

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designer-Habitat-PREMIUM-Wall-Bracket/dp/B003U46SWC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1363871107&sr=8-14

 

Thats crazy!

[Turkish]

Turks is just jealous as he was one of them kids at school that didn't have a TV. He is lucky though, most of them turned out to be serial killers.

 

And then when we got one it was one of those that you had to put 50p in the back of to make it work.

[Made in Southampton]

And then when we got one it was one of those that you had to put 50p in the back of to make it work.

 

Remember when tv remotes were invented? Imagine having to get up and down to change channel with the 300+ ones we have nowadays!

[RonManager]

Remember when tv remotes were invented? Imagine having to get up and down to change channel with the 300+ ones we have nowadays!

 

[BadgerBadger]

If you're looking to wall-mount it then this is a good buy...

 

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Designer-Habitat-PREMIUM-Wall-Bracket/dp/B003U46SWC/ref=sr_1_14?ie=UTF8&qid=1363871107&sr=8-14

 

Just got this very mount and can vouch for it's greatness and VFM

[Ohio Saint]

Tip of the day: Forget all the nonsense about the TV "Fitting" the room. Get one as big as the wall it's going on, bigger than the wall if possible. You will always want a bigger TV.