The_Wierd
Prominent Member
Got the nod from the boss to get a new telly. Budget is absolute tops 1K. 55 inch will do, and ideally want OLED, but not locked to that, as I know it would be the “base” model and a Full Array LED might be better overall package at the price. Not bothered about sound or smart features as I have a surround system and an Apple TV, so those are covered. Also TV is wall mounted and we sit head on to it, so side angles aren’t an issue. So I just want the best basic picture I can get for general TV, Netflix etc.
I fancied a Philips 705/706 for the Ambillight, but looks like I missed out in the end of line deals on last year’s models, and the new ones are out of budget.
Can get the LG A1 for £900. Seems ok, I don’t need 120Hz, but I do want stutter free 24Hz playback, and seems it does that Ok, but not sure if it has any other limitations as there are few reviews and even little discussion on here.
The Sony XR55X90JU also looks well specced for the same price, but it’s a chunky beast at 7cm thick, and it doesn’t actually go all the bright, which seems like it would be benefit of a modern FALD set.
I know some are going to say just spend a bit more, but really this the max budget, and I would rather go lower if possible! Don’t know whether to go now or wait for Black Friday offers, I never bought anything in those sales, so not sure if they are really good offers or not.
I fancied a Philips 705/706 for the Ambillight, but looks like I missed out in the end of line deals on last year’s models, and the new ones are out of budget.
Can get the LG A1 for £900. Seems ok, I don’t need 120Hz, but I do want stutter free 24Hz playback, and seems it does that Ok, but not sure if it has any other limitations as there are few reviews and even little discussion on here.
The Sony XR55X90JU also looks well specced for the same price, but it’s a chunky beast at 7cm thick, and it doesn’t actually go all the bright, which seems like it would be benefit of a modern FALD set.
I know some are going to say just spend a bit more, but really this the max budget, and I would rather go lower if possible! Don’t know whether to go now or wait for Black Friday offers, I never bought anything in those sales, so not sure if they are really good offers or not.