Anyone recommend me a new tv?

I am still on my panasonic plasma 42" last 8 years or so. Still well happy with it.

When that packs in I might get one of these android tellys with the whatsit. Not plasma the new thing.

Don't bother mate. Don't buy a tv for the 'smart' features. Stick to a good telly with a decent android box/pc.
 


Don't bother mate. Don't buy a tv for the 'smart' features. Stick to a good telly with a decent android box/pc.
Its nice having Amazon Prime built in, cos it does 4k. Plus, it means the telly can decode 4k from a HDD too. That's useful, no?
Or do you think its better to spend the £150 on a really good Box?
 
I only just replaced my 7 year old one. It was great, but the panel was on its way - blue smears in the middle of the screen whenever there was a lot of white in the picture. Funnily enough, the exact same issue happened to my mam's identical set.
Had my Panny plasma since 2009 and thankfully, or should I say fortunately given your comments, it's still spot on.
 
Its nice having Amazon Prime built in, cos it does 4k. Plus, it means the telly can decode 4k from a HDD too. That's useful, no?
Or do you think its better to spend the £150 on a really good Box?

I would always go for a dedicated box mate. For netflix/amazon that does limit the boxes you can get (Intel NUC, Amazon Fire, NVIDIA Shield etc..) but a dedicated box will always give you so much more choice.
 
Often happens when you have a brand like Bush - its like Pacific at Asda, you never really know what the stuff is, as its all made generic, then has a badge hoyed on at the end of the production line.
It can be good, or bad - its hard to tell I'm afraid.

This might be helpful, or maybe not!
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/bus...269-99-now-live-argos-2548689?page=2#comments

Cheers, I've decided against it.
Read a few reviews on the Argos site and a few have said the sound isn't great which has out me off.

Going to hang on and find her something else. She has about 300-400 to play with so hopefully should find something decent with a big screen.
 
Cheers for all the replies, however after after looking at all the ones recommended I am now even more confused than ever :lol:.

I am thinking of going for this one as my daughter has decided she wants 3D aswell and I am not into gaming or anything. My little boy plays on the PS4 but that is as much gaming as it will be being used for. The only thing that puts me off is the magic remote control, has anyone used one before and how easy are they to get used to? They look really confusing.

http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and...d-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-49-led-tv-10144245-pdt.html
 
I am looking for a 49" 4k smart TV but there are so many out there I just don't know where to start, my head is absolutely done in reading reviews. Got about £800 but would obviously prefer not to spend that much. All I want is a telly with excellent picture quality.

Anyone got any recommendations?

I was looking at this one but it comes with a magic remote (which I have no idea how to use and a few are complaining about it in the reviews) so would prefer one with a normal remote if possible.

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/tv-dv...t-4k-ultra-hd-hdr-49-led-tv-10144965-pdt.html
Just got one myself today.

Seems canny for the price
 
Just got one myself today.

Seems canny for the price

That's good to know, thanks.
Have you tried the magic remote yet and if you have how easy/difficult is it? I have never used one before and its the only thing putting me off.
Free installation ends tomorrow so probably going to bite the bullet and get it. I am useless with stuff like that and whoever installs it might be able to give me a magic remote lesson :D.
 
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That's good to know, thanks.
Have you tried the magic remote yet and if you have how easy/difficult is it? I have never used one before and its the only thing putting me off.
Free installation ends tomorrow so probably going to bite the bullet and get it. I am useless with stuff like that and whoever installs it might be able to give me a magic remote lesson :D.


You dont need the install. If you cannot put a plug in the wall and follow the onscreen messages you should have a telly

Really like the remote, basically like having a cordless mouse.

Be prepared for the upsell's, will try you with insrance, uprated hdmi cables, broadband, sky q and mobile phone upgrade.
 
You dont need the install. If you cannot put a plug in the wall and follow the onscreen messages you should have a telly

Really like the remote, basically like having a cordless mouse.

Be prepared for the upsell's, will try you with insrance, uprated hdmi cables, broadband, sky q and mobile phone upgrade.

I'm female man, I can't do stuff like that :oops:. Plus the PS4, Sky Box, Blu-Ray player etc all need putting back in. I wouldn't know where to start (honestly, I got my ex hubby to set up my last one!) And if they are willing to do it free if I buy it tomorrow I am happy to go with that.

They can sod off with the upgrades, I don't have the money anyway once I have paid for the tv though I will probably take out the insurance.
 
I'm female man, I can't do stuff like that :oops:. Plus the PS4, Sky Box, Blu-Ray player etc all need putting back in. I wouldn't know where to start (honestly, I got my ex hubby to set up my last one!) And if they are willing to do it free if I buy it tomorrow I am happy to go with that.

They can sod off with the upgrades, I don't have the money anyway once I have paid for the tv though I will probably take out the insurance.

Insurance for what?
Buy at richer sounds and it has free 6 year warranty. Seriously, plugging the existing cables into the telly is simple.
 
Insurance for what?
Buy at richer sounds and it has free 6 year warranty. Seriously, plugging the existing cables into the telly is simple.

I like the Knowhow insurance as it covers accidental damage, I have used it loads with my laptops and its well paid for itself. I have an 8 year old and a disabled 17 year old who just loves breaking when she is having one of her meltdowns.
 
Cheers, I have been looking at that one but not sure if its worth spending £800 when I can get one that will probably do for around £500. I don't play games, however my little lad plays on his Xbox / PS4 a lot and can't see that ever changing.



I would almost certainly go for that one if it wasn't for the remote control, I would never get my head around it. As for the BTWs I'm not a bloke so don't think that will affect my decision :lol:.



This is the only Phillips one I can find on Argos, is it anything like this?

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/5288906


I had the 55" version of that philips. Great apart from when watching football there was an annoying motion blur. Argos swapped it but still the same with all settings tried. Had to take it back for a refund. Shame because it was great otherwise.
 
I am really unsure what to do. I was talking myself into getting a cheaper one (or trying to) but my little lad does love his games and the telly I choose will have to last a few years. Don't know if its worth paying the extra while I have the money.


proper mind field of info to look at but if bairn gets ps4 pro / xbox 1 s that do HDR, ks7000 is best about, was looking at a 4k monitor for ps4 pro but there £600+ and no hdr , so £800 for games , hdr, low lag etc & 4k movies .was a easy choice for me

4k monitors with hdr will be pricey

 
I like the Knowhow insurance as it covers accidental damage, I have used it loads with my laptops and its well paid for itself. I have an 8 year old and a disabled 17 year old who just loves breaking when she is having one of her meltdowns.

If you have a lot of damage usually add accidental damage to your home jnsureance, covers everything! Cheaper mate surely?

I want the 55" Ks7000 but the stand is too big for my unit :cry:

Cant be arsed to faff with getting a new unit either

Aye the legs at either side were a ball ache. If you are handy you could maybe make something by attaching it to tv mount holes on the back.
 

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