Hi
I'm currently trying to decide how to replace my families ageing 32" Sony Wega 100hz CRT. It's still going strong, beautiful picture, but of course, SD and I'd like larger now.
I'm not the sort of person who regularly upgrades (the above having been my main TV for 13 years or so!) so I don't want to get my choice wrong (of course, n one does).
So, I've set my main criteria:
100hz min.
Freeview HD built in
5 year warranty
37"-40".
The tv will not be wall mounted and in fact will still sit in the corner, so wafer thin is not a necessity.
I like the idea of a smart tv, but the functionality looks pretty naff across the board at the moment, so maybe i'll get a set top for that when they're decent. Unless you can change my mind there (I'd at least like to be able to surf the net freely).
I was looking at the Samsung UE40D5520 recently and liked it, but since decided that I want to keep my budget down to £500 including a bluray player.
I have an option on a Toshiba 40TL868B at £400 incl 5 year warranty, but I'm thinking that maybe I'm paying for 3D I don't want, and Smart TV functions that are limited? Picture looked fine, but could not be convinced of its SD capabilities (quite a lot of my viewing) until getting one home as it's impossible to judge in the shop.
Our viewing is a mix of regular tv incl kids channels (CBeebies etc) and DVDs, and rentals (which would obviously become blu-ray).
I'd not considered the LGs but hear some good things. I'm pretty open minded on brand, away from really budget offerings.
So please help me out with suggestions and opinions (esp if you've had experience of the Toshiba mentioned above).
Many thanks
Julian
I'm currently trying to decide how to replace my families ageing 32" Sony Wega 100hz CRT. It's still going strong, beautiful picture, but of course, SD and I'd like larger now.
I'm not the sort of person who regularly upgrades (the above having been my main TV for 13 years or so!) so I don't want to get my choice wrong (of course, n one does).
So, I've set my main criteria:
100hz min.
Freeview HD built in
5 year warranty
37"-40".
The tv will not be wall mounted and in fact will still sit in the corner, so wafer thin is not a necessity.
I like the idea of a smart tv, but the functionality looks pretty naff across the board at the moment, so maybe i'll get a set top for that when they're decent. Unless you can change my mind there (I'd at least like to be able to surf the net freely).
I was looking at the Samsung UE40D5520 recently and liked it, but since decided that I want to keep my budget down to £500 including a bluray player.
I have an option on a Toshiba 40TL868B at £400 incl 5 year warranty, but I'm thinking that maybe I'm paying for 3D I don't want, and Smart TV functions that are limited? Picture looked fine, but could not be convinced of its SD capabilities (quite a lot of my viewing) until getting one home as it's impossible to judge in the shop.
Our viewing is a mix of regular tv incl kids channels (CBeebies etc) and DVDs, and rentals (which would obviously become blu-ray).
I'd not considered the LGs but hear some good things. I'm pretty open minded on brand, away from really budget offerings.
So please help me out with suggestions and opinions (esp if you've had experience of the Toshiba mentioned above).
Many thanks
Julian