Smart TV

[Idlewild Mackem]

Thinking about getting one. Aerial is knackered but we rarely watch live TV anyway, just iPlayer and Netflix and the odd thing on catch-up so a Smart TV seems a good bet to go for - any recommendations? Or ones to definitely avoid?

 

[hungry mouse]

I’ve just got a Toshiba from argos for £220, I haven’t got a clue about them really just bought it as it was cheap. Works great with Amazon Prime and my iptv service, decent enough picture. Don’t know what level you’re looking for but hope this helps.

 

[Epping]

How long's a piece of string.

I just bought an LG from Richer sounds..went for 65inch in the end. Very impressed so far. Couldn't justify the extra for oled
Remote control operates like a WIi controller.. just point it with an arrow.. links to any box really well and on the remote has an Amazon and a Netflix button to fire them up in a second
Paid £899

 

[Idlewild Mackem]

I’ve just got a Toshiba from argos for £220, I haven’t got a clue about them really just bought it as it was cheap. Works great with Amazon Prime and my iptv service, decent enough picture. Don’t know what level you’re looking for but hope this helps.

Are you hooked up to an aerial as well for Freeview or just the internet?

How long's a piece of string.

I just bought an LG from Richer sounds..went for 65inch in the end. Very impressed so far. Couldn't justify the extra for oled
Remote control operates like a WIi controller.. just point it with an arrow.. links to any box really well and on the remote has an Amazon and a Netflix button to fire them up in a second
Paid £899

Out my price range but cheers.

 

[hungry mouse]

Yeah it's hooked up to an aerial mate.

 

[Epping]

Are you hooked up to an aerial as well for Freeview or just the internet?

Out my price range but cheers.

They do smaller sizes of same range.

You can get a lot of tv for your money these days

 

[Secret Visage]

If you're local to the north east, get yourself up Clearance Bargains with £300 in your pocket. You'll be pleasantly surprised as to what that'll get you.

 

[Curlyteeth]

I’ve just got a Toshiba from argos for £220, I haven’t got a clue about them really just bought it as it was cheap. Works great with Amazon Prime and my iptv service, decent enough picture. Don’t know what level you’re looking for but hope this helps.

The Toshiba I got from Tesco is utter garbage. I won't be buying a Toshiba again. It was pretty cheap mind

 

[RestlessNatives]

How long's a piece of string.

I just bought an LG from Richer sounds..went for 65inch in the end. Very impressed so far. Couldn't justify the extra for oled
Remote control operates like a WIi controller.. just point it with an arrow.. links to any box really well and on the remote has an Amazon and a Netflix button to fire them up in a second
Paid £899

Mine's sat in a drawer and I went back to using the normal one.

 

[hungry mouse]

The Toshiba I got from Tesco is utter garbage. I won't be buying a Toshiba again. It was pretty cheap mind

Fair enough mate, I can only give my opinion.

 

[Ciro_DiMarzio]

I have had two smart TVs, My Sony Android one was excellent till the bairn broke it. I have a new Phillips one which I love but the software isn't as good. You can just add a firestick to any TV though to turn it into a decent smart TV.

Fair enough mate, I can only give my opinion.

My old Toshiba TV was like a tank. Gave it to our lasses sister when I upgraded and it is still going strong.

 

[Fetch Fletch]

My aerial died a death long ago. Haven’t missed it at all. Iplayer always has live broadcasts anyway, and other than that, I only watch the streaming options.

 

[Boinger]

I wouldn't bother with a smart TV, as many are limited on what apps you can get. As someone previously advised, ordinary TV with added fire-stick.

 

[hairynaker]

Another vote for samsung, lots of apps inc iplayer, netflix, prime, google player etc. Ours was 550 for 4k 55 inch

 

[Joe Public]

How long's a piece of string.

I just bought an LG from Richer sounds..went for 65inch in the end. Very impressed so far. Couldn't justify the extra for oled
Remote control operates like a WIi controller.. just point it with an arrow.. links to any box really well and on the remote has an Amazon and a Netflix button to fire them up in a second
Paid £899

I got the 55 oled for £1100. It’s class. Need a suitable wall bracket for it tho and haven’t got a clue which one to get.

 

[yamar1]

I got the 55 oled for £1100. It’s class. Need a suitable wall bracket for it tho and haven’t got a clue which one to get.

A wall bracket which will hold a 55"tv......

 

[SAFCGardian]

I got the 55 oled for £1100. It’s class. Need a suitable wall bracket for it tho and haven’t got a clue which one to get.

Which one did you get? I have my eye on the 55 inch LG C9 but haven't been convinced to spend the 1400 quid its selling for yet.

 

[buster]

I don’t profess to know much about telly’s but in JL the other day and this struck me as a bargain

LG 49UM7400PLB (2019) LED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 49" with Freeview Play/Freesat HD, Ultra HD Certified, Dark Iron Grey

Buy LG 49UM7400PLB (2019) LED HDR 4K Ultra HD Smart TV, 49" with Freeview Play/Freesat HD, Ultra HD Certified, Dark Iron Grey from our View All TVs range at John Lewis & Partners. Free Delivery on orders over £50.

www.johnlewis.com

 

[jackynutmeg]

Which one did you get? I have my eye on the 55 inch LG C9 but haven't been convinced to spend the 1400 quid its selling for yet.

do it mate....you seriously wont regret it

 

[Hep]

LG is best, followed by Samsung, but if you don't want TV over the air, just get yourself a firestick.

I've got a 10 year old 55" TV which has a smarthub that is so out of date, nothing works. I've added a firestick and I've no got everything I need.

Which one did you get? I have my eye on the 55 inch LG C9 but haven't been convinced to spend the 1400 quid its selling for yet.

Are they really that much different from the 55" ones selling for £500? Unless you've got perfect eyesight and sit close, you'll not notice the difference.