TV - Looking for one for <£400 - Talk to me?

[Martin.]

Chaps, and ladies.

I'm decorating my new house and need a new TV. I've NEVER ever bought a TV before so I "know nothing" (John Snow). Just that we don't need anything too fancy like a curved glass or 60 incher. We only use our current one to watch Freeview and Netflix via the xbox.

Not sure if this will get me any closer to deciding on one but thought I'd give it a go as this forum can be a gold mine.

So has anyone come across any bargains/deals at the moment??

- Needs to have built in freeview (do all TVs have this? seen some say TVplus?)
- Be smart and ideally have WIFI connection if posssible to connect easily to Netflix. Can always carry on using the Xbox if not.
- Ideally have USB slots in the side to watch films from a USB
- Needs ports for HDMI and the usual, which I assume all TVs have anyway.

Talk to me if so.

Cheers

 

[JB21]

Just get one from one of the supermarkets if you need it quickly cause if it breaks within the warranty period, they just swap it there and then, or even better sign up with Very and get one from there as they have great deals on, we got a Panasonic 42" 4K smart TV for £279 with the new member discount code, think it was 20% off at the time, the exchange process with Very is horrendous though...

 

[Martin.]

Yeah I'd rather a shop as you say.

This one has caught my eye:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/tvs/full-hd-k5500/UE40K5500AKXXU/

https://www.tesco.com/direct/samsun...v-with-freeview-hd/331-4045.prd?source=others

 

[JB21]

Cant go wrong with a Samsung TV.

 

[Goodj]

Cant go wrong with a Sony TV.

EFA

Such as

 

[Martin.]

EFA

Such as

Doesn't specifically say anything related to Netflix on the spec, but should one assume it would be possible to access it....

 

[Stay Puft]

I'll be in the same boat soon as my tv likes to suddenly have night vision, and a barcode along the bottom.

What are the main technical specs to look for? £400 is probably a similar budget for me too.

 

[Martin.]

Cheaper a little at Argos;

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3815...C95XXR-DS2eegNJsPgRjmxnCmJ2JpoyIaAomCEALw_wcB

Edit: SMALLER

 

[Christopher]

HISENSE are worth a look too. Chinese brand but don't be put off, they're pretty highly rated.
You'll end up with a lot more spec for your money.

 

[Martin.]

Like the look of this Sony one though. I mean I'm sure they're all good.

But can't see anything missing.

 

[Goodj]

Doesn't specifically say anything related to Netflix on the spec, but should one assume it would be possible to access it....

There's a big ol' button on the remote that says "Netflix", it does exactly what it suggests

 

[DrR]

I recently bought a Hisense m3300 more than happy with it, has Netflix app built in etc.

 

[Martin.]

There's a big ol' button on the remote that says "Netflix", it does exactly what it suggests :smile:

No brand new ones left in stock. Only returned, refurbished or one from display typical lol

 

[Goodj]

No brand new ones left in stock. Only returned, refurbished or one from display 😧 typical lol

More recent / current range. Smaller, but would still rather a 15" Sony LCD over a Hisense 4k, 30ft titantron.
No Sony TV I've ever had lasted less than 10 years

 

[Martin.]

More recent / current range. Smaller, but would still rather a 15" Sony LCD over a Hisense 4k, 30ft titantron.
No Sony TV I've ever had lasted less than 10 years

No stock for that either haha

This one?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3899294

 

[Christopher]

More recent / current range. Smaller, but would still rather a 15" Sony LCD over a Hisense 4k, 30ft titantron.
No Sony TV I've ever had lasted less than 10 years

Have a look at reviews on AVF. Most of the components, including the panel are the same.
I was skeptical too, but I'm tempted by their 60" 4K now.

 

[Goodj]

No stock for that either haha

This one?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/3899294

I think thats actually what I've got.
And it's fine

 

[DrR]

To be fair my last TV was a 10 year old SONY, was still going strong, and still is with my brother.

 

[JonnyK]

If john Lewis or richer sounds sell the same TV you want, then price match it and get better customer service, better product knowledge and get a 6 year warranty.

 

[Goodj]

If john Lewis or richer sounds sell the same TV you want, then price match it and get better customer service, better product knowledge and get a 6 year warranty.

In fairness, RS give you a 5 year warranty, and if you find a rep in there who doesn't know what they're on about, you've got the new starter.

 

[Brookie.]

https://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/43uh603v/lg-43uh603v

 

[Stay Puft]

Is it LG which don't have apps for ITV and 4od?

 

[Martin.]

Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Panasonic etc all still at the top end of the chain? ie nothing wrong with the big brands which ever way you go..

 

[Goodj]

Samsung, LG, Toshiba, Panasonic etc all still at the top end of the chain? ie nothing wrong with the big brands which ever way you go..

Toshiba aren't exactly AAA rated now.
Panasonic, LG, Samsung, SONY.... those you can't go far wrong with....in my experience.

 

[Martin.]

Going to go down to the Richer Sounds store after work and have a look around/chat.

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Going to go down to the Richer Sounds store after work and have a look around/chat.

Is the right answer. :up:

 

[Goodj]

Going to go down to the Richer Sounds store after work and have a look around/chat.

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