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Looking to buy a new TV

  • FrieChamp
  • April 12, 2015 at 3:40 PM
  • DooM
    • August 20, 2015 at 3:13 PM
    • #21
    Quote from blackdog

    Is there any website that you know that sums up the best TVs around, seems like same vendors have a ton of variants, not just in size unfortunately.

    http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/

  • blackdog
    • November 24, 2015 at 6:30 PM
    • #22

    Hey guys, Black Friday comes to a close and websites are going crazy.

    Found this lightning deal on a Sony 49" 4K

    also Argos has some interesting prices
    From Argos I'd narrow to:
    Sony 50" Full HD Smart 529£ (save 320£) | LG 49" 4K 549£ (save 220£) | LG 49" Full HD Smart (save 180£)

    I would ideally spend up to 500£, could go up to 600£ if the product is really worth it and hugely discounted (eg 600£ after +30% discount).
    I've seen some Bush 4K TVs that are incredibly crispy (they weren't that big though) so wonder if would be better off spending money on something like that, would anyway get Netflix/Prime through the X360 or Chromecast or the likes.

    Any suggestions? A friend says that cost/screen quality LG is better atm. Also to just get a full HD the size I need, ignore smart functions and get a Chromecast. Of course I care about "smart" just that amount, it's just that at a certain budget, TV are usually smart.

  • jackophant
    • November 25, 2015 at 11:47 AM
    • #23

    Honestly, don't buy 4K. You're much better off getting a high quality 1080p screen like I helped my sister find recently.

    That Sony 50" looks pretty good though :)

  • blackdog
    • November 25, 2015 at 12:53 PM
    • #24
    Quote from jackophant

    Honestly, don't buy 4K. You're much better off getting a high quality 1080p screen like I helped my sister find recently.

    That Sony 50" looks pretty good though

    What did you suggested to buy?

    On Curry's I found a LG 50" Full HD for 429£, tempted to get that along the LG soundbar + woofer, which comes discounted if bundled, final cost would be 529£.

    Edit: friend of mine suggested this LG, which looks like the model after the one above. If there are no better suggestions I think I have a winner.


    PS: I think to remember you talking about audio speakers to move around? I see that now they are all wireless these bars, and with Bluetooth they say you can play your music from any device.

  • 2d-chris
    • November 25, 2015 at 6:24 PM
    • #25
    Quote from jackophant

    Honestly, don't buy 4K. You're much better off getting a high quality 1080p screen like I helped my sister find recently.

    That Sony 50" looks pretty good though

    I don't agree with this unless your on a tight budget, the best quality panels are all on 4k screens now as it's become a standard, it's not really a debate about if you need a 4k because it's true you won't be using that much, but if your spending over 1500USD a 4k screen is a must.

  • blackdog
    • November 25, 2015 at 7:24 PM
    • #26

    Oh yeah, I wish I had that money to spend, but I don't... so I was wondering if a 4K would have been a better in terms of panel than a FHD, when price differs of just 50-100£.
    Tried to find some reviews but there are so many friggin models that it's a lost cause, it feels.

  • 2d-chris
    • November 25, 2015 at 7:44 PM
    • #27

    Yeah if your on a tight budget 1080p will be better for the value no doubt about it.

  • Buddy
    • November 25, 2015 at 8:29 PM
    • #28

    If you're serious about home cinema then get a projector+screen which is:

    -Has better quality

    -More reliable (dealing with a broken 250kg 65" inch screen is no fun:P)

    -Allows for correct audio setup

    -$ for " cheaper


    I have done just that and have absolutely no regrets!

  • blackdog
    • November 25, 2015 at 9:31 PM
    • #29
    Quote from Buddy

    If you're serious about home cinema then get a projector+screen which is:

    -Has better quality

    -More reliable (dealing with a broken 250kg 65" inch screen is no fun:P)

    -Allows for correct audio setup

    -$ for " cheaper


    I have done just that and have absolutely no regrets!

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    I consider myself a cinema fanatic, but I'm not even renting an apartment, I live were I work so there's not much I can do here. Got lucky and obtained a much bigger room a few months ago (it's actually living + bedroom) but wouldn't be practical spend money for installing such things, I don't think the room would be ideal but also to consider that proper sound system would annoy the people below me as well :D

    Alright since I don't get any specific suggestion I think I'll place the order tonight :hurry:

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