What TV to Buy

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Main Street


Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

JoG2


Smokin Joe

Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

KickPass

Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

How many scart sockets?

Main Street

Quote from: KickPass on April 17, 2022, 09:33:16 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

How many scart sockets?
Hmmm, scart sockets, I had forgotten about them
None, but  various scart /hdmi adapters are available.


None

JoG2

Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2022, 07:18:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

I've a 65" in a room, sofa is about 4 metres from it. Great for the sport

Main Street

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2022, 07:18:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

I've a 65" in a room, sofa is about 4 metres from it. Great for the sport
You can even be closer if the room dictates. Where my lazy boy is situated, my eyes are about 3m from the screen.

JoG2

Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2022, 07:18:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

I've a 65" in a room, sofa is about 4 metres from it. Great for the sport
You can even be closer if the room dictates. Where my lazy boy is situated, my eyes are about 3m from the screen.

Really wish TG4 was in HD (first world problems!)

Main Street

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2022, 07:18:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

I've a 65" in a room, sofa is about 4 metres from it. Great for the sport
You can even be closer if the room dictates. Where my lazy boy is situated, my eyes are about 3m from the screen.

Really wish TG4 was in HD (first world problems!)
How do you watch it, on Saorview?

JoG2

Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:46:31 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2022, 07:18:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

I've a 65" in a room, sofa is about 4 metres from it. Great for the sport
You can even be closer if the room dictates. Where my lazy boy is situated, my eyes are about 3m from the screen.

Really wish TG4 was in HD (first world problems!)
How do you watch it, on Saorview?

Freeview box or through the digital aerial that points across to Greencastle, Donegal, - fuzzy and fuzzier

Itchy

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?

I use Tivimate on mine, great app. It costs a tenner once off payment I think. I dont even remember what sky looks like its so long since I used it. Dont get hung up on stuff like that is my advice.

Main Street

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 11:04:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:46:31 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2022, 07:18:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

I've a 65" in a room, sofa is about 4 metres from it. Great for the sport
You can even be closer if the room dictates. Where my lazy boy is situated, my eyes are about 3m from the screen.

Really wish TG4 was in HD (first world problems!)
How do you watch it, on Saorview?

Freeview box or through the digital aerial that points across to Greencastle, Donegal, - fuzzy and fuzzier
On the IPTV stream TG4 comes out good enough, HD quality or near enough.

JoG2

Quote from: Main Street on April 19, 2022, 01:36:34 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 11:04:57 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:46:31 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:35:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 10:15:02 PM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 10:03:28 PM
Quote from: Smokin Joe on April 17, 2022, 07:18:12 PM
Quote from: Main Street on April 17, 2022, 05:17:32 PM

Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?
The format of the iptv channel guide is decent but its look depends on the software, you can't change much, imo IPTV Smarters Pro is about the best of the free iptv software.
Last year I got a Sony Bravia KD65x81j, I see its now selling in the UK for £700.
65" screen for me is minimum and this Sony is one of the best in this class/ price range. I'm quite pleased with it and it's very user friendly.

What sort of distance do you need to be away from a 65"?

I've a 65" in a room, sofa is about 4 metres from it. Great for the sport
You can even be closer if the room dictates. Where my lazy boy is situated, my eyes are about 3m from the screen.

Really wish TG4 was in HD (first world problems!)
How do you watch it, on Saorview?

Freeview box or through the digital aerial that points across to Greencastle, Donegal, - fuzzy and fuzzier
On the IPTV stream TG4 comes out good enough, HD quality or near enough.

I have it listed on IPTV too, never even thought. Good man!

Main Street

Quote from: Itchy on April 19, 2022, 11:14:33 AM
Quote from: JoG2 on April 17, 2022, 01:40:30 PM
Quote from: Itchy on April 17, 2022, 01:26:03 PM
Go android tv, Sony I would go with. Get your iptv then direct app on the TV.

On the IPTV, is it handy enough to change the look of the channel guide, say to something more resembling Sky etc?

I use Tivimate on mine, great app. It costs a tenner once off payment I think. I dont even remember what sky looks like its so long since I used it. Dont get hung up on stuff like that is my advice.
I think having a good program guide was an issue in the past for iptv players.
Tivimate now is about €25 one off payment and €8 p/a

My favored is MYTV which is  embedded in the Formuler Z8 iptv boxes at no extra charge.
IPTV smarters  big plus is compatibility over all platforms/devices, its free and with epg.

general

JVC do a very good fire tv - I find it excellent for IPTV