Stable Girl
Novice Member
I’d appreciate a few of your thoughts on the issue of ‘which tv to buy.’ At the end of the day I do appreciate that it is all down to personal preference but I’d like to hear views.
The television I’m after is a 40 inch, anything bigger would not suit. My retailer of choice is John Lewis: I have some credit lying with him and the 5 year guarantee is certainly attractive. Where I live satellite is difficult so I’m ruling it out.
With this in mind my research points me towards two television sets: Samsung UE40H6400 costing £379 and the Samsung UE40JU6400 costing £449 – a difference of £70. As fate would have it both of these sets are sold out at present. While I had hoped to buy during the sale I am prepared to wait as I have a tidy sum of credit and gift vouchers (Christmas presents) with them.
From what I can see the difference between the two models is that the UE40H6400 is full HD and has 3D it’s a 2014 model. While the UE40JU6400 is a 4K set and a 2015 model
Up until today I was going to buy the 4K model but checked out Netflix recommendation on what speed is need for 4K. Their recommondation is 25 megabits per second, I’m with BT and a test just now showed a connection speed of 6.86 Mb and a download speed of 5.93 Mb. Am I correct in assuming that’s about a fifth of what Netflix recommends. Bits and Bytes still confuse me
So here’s my thinking: the 4K model though £70 more expensive is more up to date. I won’t be able to receive 4K downloads from Netflix and there is little if any 4K available over the air. On the other hand 3D is, I believe, a dead technology as far as domestic TV is concerned so why pay for a redundant technology. I’m not a gamer or into blueray movies, I get my fix via Netflix. My Geeky nephew has me on his Ultra HD package so I don’t have to worry about cost!
Given the above what would you do? I’m inclined towards the Ultra HD model even though it's £70 more expensive
The television I’m after is a 40 inch, anything bigger would not suit. My retailer of choice is John Lewis: I have some credit lying with him and the 5 year guarantee is certainly attractive. Where I live satellite is difficult so I’m ruling it out.
With this in mind my research points me towards two television sets: Samsung UE40H6400 costing £379 and the Samsung UE40JU6400 costing £449 – a difference of £70. As fate would have it both of these sets are sold out at present. While I had hoped to buy during the sale I am prepared to wait as I have a tidy sum of credit and gift vouchers (Christmas presents) with them.
From what I can see the difference between the two models is that the UE40H6400 is full HD and has 3D it’s a 2014 model. While the UE40JU6400 is a 4K set and a 2015 model
Up until today I was going to buy the 4K model but checked out Netflix recommendation on what speed is need for 4K. Their recommondation is 25 megabits per second, I’m with BT and a test just now showed a connection speed of 6.86 Mb and a download speed of 5.93 Mb. Am I correct in assuming that’s about a fifth of what Netflix recommends. Bits and Bytes still confuse me
So here’s my thinking: the 4K model though £70 more expensive is more up to date. I won’t be able to receive 4K downloads from Netflix and there is little if any 4K available over the air. On the other hand 3D is, I believe, a dead technology as far as domestic TV is concerned so why pay for a redundant technology. I’m not a gamer or into blueray movies, I get my fix via Netflix. My Geeky nephew has me on his Ultra HD package so I don’t have to worry about cost!
Given the above what would you do? I’m inclined towards the Ultra HD model even though it's £70 more expensive