What TV to Buy

[armaghniac]

The whole point of flat scree was that you could watch it from any angle and you didn't need a huge corner space to place it in.  Curved TVs take us back 20 years in that regard.   A complete gimmick that only came about because the LED screen is flexible.  What's next...corrugated?

You'll have a slider on your remote to determine how much to curve the screen!

[JimStynes]

http://www.trustedreviews.com/opinions/curved-tvs-the-pros-and-cons

some good info here

[93-DY-SAM]

Anyone got a soundbar for their TV or have any recommendations on any?

[JimStynes]

Any good deals out at the minute?

[ziggysego]

Is UHD worth getting?

[JimStynes]

I was looking a 4K tv but after reading these it's probably not worth it yet
http://www.cnet.com/uk/news/why-ultra-hd-4k-tvs-are-still-stupid/

http://www.cnet.com/news/is-now-the-time-to-buy-a-4k-tv/

[stevo-08]

Folks,
I'm looking to purchase a new TV, and wondering if anyone has any advice or recommendations. I thought I'd dig out this old thread rather than starting a new one.

Looking for something in the range 43"-49". From the small research I've done, I don't think 4K is worth it just yet, especially for the amount of TV myself and herself watch. Full HD should suffice - not even sure I need a Smart TV, as we have a very good android box which I think provides everything a Smart TV offers. Although, it seems most Smart TVs offer more in terms of connections, etc than just Full HD.

Some TVs I've looked at:
48" Samsung Full HD Smart TV. €579
http://www.currys.ie/Product/samsung-ue48j5200-smart-48-led-tv/334950/397.0.2

48" Panasonic Full HD. €529
https://www.expert.ie/products/tv-dvd/televisions/32-inch/panasonic-tx-48c300b-1080p-full-hd-led-48-inch-tv

49" LG Full HD. €499.
http://www.tesco.com/direct/lg-49lb5500-49-inch-full-hd-1080p-led-tv-with-freeview/719-4794.prd

If anyone has any experience on any of the above, or other HD TVs they'd recommend, I'd be very grateful.

thanks
Stevo

[Boycey]

I've an LG and I think its great but one small quibble I'd have is that when watching fast motion such as a football match the screen jitters occasionally for a fraction of a second. Its probably splitting hairs a bit on my behalf as other than that the picture quality is really good as is colour, sound etc...

I notice the LG you link as a motion rate of 50Hz with the Panasonic having 100Hz and the Samsung having 200PQIs (whatever they are). I reckon the higher this number is the better but I'm sure as the  numbers rise so does the price

[gallsman]

Could that difference Boycey be the frame rate output from the TV compared to the signal input? My understanding is that higher frame rate TV's try to compensate for lower rate inputs by putting in artificial "intermediate frames" or some such.

Smart is a gimmick, as is 3D. Buy a dongle like Chromecast or Fire TV stick if you want smart features - interface is much easier.

[PadraicHenryPearse]

looking for some advise... i have a smart lg already but looking at getting a bigger model as i moved house and it looks lost in our new living room.

having a smart tv already i wondering are they worth it? i mostly use it for netflixs and streaming a few matches but i recently downloaded Kodi on my laptop and i am thinking about getting an android box to use this through tv now instead. download speed is 1.6mbps

what do other posters use smart tv for?


if i stick with smart i am thinking of this option. any thoughts?

http://www.currys.ie/Product/lg-50lf580v-smart-50-led-tv/332617/397.0.2

cheers

[STREET FIGHTER]

looking for some advise... i have a smart lg already but looking at getting a bigger model as i moved house and it looks lost in our new living room.

having a smart tv already i wondering are they worth it? i mostly use it for netflixs and streaming a few matches but i recently downloaded Kodi on my laptop and i am thinking about getting an android box to use this through tv now instead. download speed is 1.6mbps

what do other posters use smart tv for?


if i stick with smart i am thinking of this option. any thoughts?

http://www.currys.ie/Product/lg-50lf580v-smart-50-led-tv/332617/397.0.2

cheers

is there much $$$ to save if you don't go for a smart tv?

Main benefit I find it that we can directly cast off our phones to the smart tv rather than chromecast etc....

like the look of that LG.....You'll already know but just make sure wifi is built in

[stevo-08]

looking for some advise... i have a smart lg already but looking at getting a bigger model as i moved house and it looks lost in our new living room.

having a smart tv already i wondering are they worth it? i mostly use it for netflixs and streaming a few matches but i recently downloaded Kodi on my laptop and i am thinking about getting an android box to use this through tv now instead. download speed is 1.6mbps

what do other posters use smart tv for?


if i stick with smart i am thinking of this option. any thoughts?

http://www.currys.ie/Product/lg-50lf580v-smart-50-led-tv/332617/397.0.2

cheers

I was thinking along the same lines as yourself. I have an android box, so didn't need a Smart TV, and certainly didn't need a UHD TV. So what did I end up getting - a Smart UHD TV 

From the bit of looking I did, the majority of TVs in the size I was looking for (around 48") were Smart, and any ones that weren't lacked other specs - # of HDMI ports, motion rates, etc. So I was fixed on a Full HD Smart TV. But for a little bit more cash, I could get UHD, so took the plunge. Below is the model I got, a 49" LG - was €1500, but reduced to €750. Got it a week ago, and unbelievably I havent even had the chance to open the box - work has just been flat out crazy. So I can't comment on how good/bad the TV is, but I'm dying to get it set up and running.

http://www.currys.ie/Product/lg-49uf680v-smart-ultra-hd-4k-49-led-tv/333421/397.0.2

[StGallsGAA]

Unless you need the apps from your phone or tablet on your TV you don't need a smart TV.  Complete load of balls.  Go for picture quality every time and to hell with the frills.

[5 Sams]

Lads the ole Sharp has calved and it looks like I'll have to invest in a new telly this weekend to see wee Pete batein Donegal. Any suggestions nothing fancy...as long as its HD with a fairly big screen and reasonable sound.

[men in black]

TV in the kitchen has passed away. No bad jokes Tony.
Had a look around Tesco today and only seen the Technika and noticed that it would
Work for both free view and Saorview.
Dropped into curries and asked the advisor what he would recommend to receive free view and Saorview, only to be told that he couldn't guarantee that I would pick up Saorveiw.
Have a rte Ariel and an old Sony Bravia in living room but had to get a set top box to get rte because of the spec of the Sony.
Any advice on new tv would be most welcome.