Hi Folks
I'm considering replacing my 43" Samsung F5400 plasma - it's not urgent but it's beginning to make some weird noises and its a bit old heh heh - with a new TV.
Content is almost exclusively thru a PC using online streaming, either Kodi - 4K/1080p - and BT Sports HD, both via HDMI connection. Also occasionally (less than 10%) using a freeview box with the usual HD/SD content.
I don't think I need wide viewing angles as I usually sit head on to the box, but maybe max 45/50 degrees. Sitting about 7 feet away.
Budget and screen size are limited. Max budget is £500, screen size 50". This is max for both, no leeway.
I'm not fussed about any "smart" platform the TV may have, as I likely won't use it. At all. I'm much more fussed about picture quality given the sources used (which aren't likely to change in the foreseeable) and keeping within the stated size/price.
Also, I have been thinking lately I would be better with a monitor rather than a TV given I don't actually use the "TV" functions of my current box - if that makes sense. But they seem to be a lot more expensive in this size range and don't have the connectivity options.
For example, the Hisense 50U7A seems like a good priced set...
I'd appreciate any thoughts...
I'm considering replacing my 43" Samsung F5400 plasma - it's not urgent but it's beginning to make some weird noises and its a bit old heh heh - with a new TV.
Content is almost exclusively thru a PC using online streaming, either Kodi - 4K/1080p - and BT Sports HD, both via HDMI connection. Also occasionally (less than 10%) using a freeview box with the usual HD/SD content.
I don't think I need wide viewing angles as I usually sit head on to the box, but maybe max 45/50 degrees. Sitting about 7 feet away.
Budget and screen size are limited. Max budget is £500, screen size 50". This is max for both, no leeway.
I'm not fussed about any "smart" platform the TV may have, as I likely won't use it. At all. I'm much more fussed about picture quality given the sources used (which aren't likely to change in the foreseeable) and keeping within the stated size/price.
Also, I have been thinking lately I would be better with a monitor rather than a TV given I don't actually use the "TV" functions of my current box - if that makes sense. But they seem to be a lot more expensive in this size range and don't have the connectivity options.
For example, the Hisense 50U7A seems like a good priced set...
I'd appreciate any thoughts...