sylvandale
Novice Member
I'd appreciate opinions on whether this 2019 LG 65" Nanocell refurb is a reasonable buy, please.
It's a 65SM8200PLA at Laptopsdirect or Appliancesdirect. A1 grade refurb at £540. I realise that LG Nanos are perhaps a bit overpriced generally, and I would certainly rather buy my new tv from Richer for the service and warranty. The problem is that I've pretty much decided I want an IPS panel, with a good UI and all the catchup apps, preferably including Freeview Play. It's a straightforward family tv. Current options with all that seem to be a bit thin on the ground.
Most of the laptopsdirect refurbs don't look to be particularly good value to me, but this 65" one stood out. So I wonder what I'm missing?!
For comparison, the 2020 equivalent 65NANO816NA appears to be a bit scarce but I found one at £697, not that I can buy it anyway because of the current LG catchup apps problem. The lowest 2021 nano model, 65NANO756PA, which should have Freeview Play, will list for £999, although I know that will come down by the autumn.
Even if I'm not too fussed about nano, and could drop down to a 55", another factor nudging me toward the 2019 set is I would like 3 HDMI for equipment, and 4 would be even better if I add a soundbar. In the 2021 LG line up, it appears that you have to go to the 8100 level to get 3 HDMI, anything below that has only two according to the LG website spec listings. The UP8100 is set to list at £749 for a 55" and £999 for a 65".
So, my choice seems to be between this 65SM8200 at £540 or waiting and paying at least several hundred more for a 2021 model, nano or not.
or keep hunting...
Please tell me the flaws in this reasoning.
It's a 65SM8200PLA at Laptopsdirect or Appliancesdirect. A1 grade refurb at £540. I realise that LG Nanos are perhaps a bit overpriced generally, and I would certainly rather buy my new tv from Richer for the service and warranty. The problem is that I've pretty much decided I want an IPS panel, with a good UI and all the catchup apps, preferably including Freeview Play. It's a straightforward family tv. Current options with all that seem to be a bit thin on the ground.
Most of the laptopsdirect refurbs don't look to be particularly good value to me, but this 65" one stood out. So I wonder what I'm missing?!
For comparison, the 2020 equivalent 65NANO816NA appears to be a bit scarce but I found one at £697, not that I can buy it anyway because of the current LG catchup apps problem. The lowest 2021 nano model, 65NANO756PA, which should have Freeview Play, will list for £999, although I know that will come down by the autumn.
Even if I'm not too fussed about nano, and could drop down to a 55", another factor nudging me toward the 2019 set is I would like 3 HDMI for equipment, and 4 would be even better if I add a soundbar. In the 2021 LG line up, it appears that you have to go to the 8100 level to get 3 HDMI, anything below that has only two according to the LG website spec listings. The UP8100 is set to list at £749 for a 55" and £999 for a 65".
So, my choice seems to be between this 65SM8200 at £540 or waiting and paying at least several hundred more for a 2021 model, nano or not.
or keep hunting...
Please tell me the flaws in this reasoning.