New Generation TVs

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Hi folks, im in the market for a new TV so i came here hopefully to pick all your wonderful brains on the subject.

Im after something thats very thin as it is going on a wall, prefferably 46-60".

Not really bothered about 3D but i am after wifi so i can stream from my PC. Im guessing LED ?

What would your suggestions be on the new generation TVs coming out soon ?

Budget from £800-1500.

Thanks for any replies

Peter

 

[Anonymous]

it's too early to say, there are hardly any reviews yet, you might be better off waiting for a month or two, by then there will be alot more info available as to what's hot and what's not. you should be able to get a great tv for your budget.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for your reply, yes your right but the trouble is we have no TV now so we need one ASAP.

When i went into the John Lewis store they told me that the new generation TVs are out from now untill around easter but longer because of the Japanese tragedy.

They told me the only new generation TV that has come in was a Panasonic 46" (dont remember the model)

We can wait maybe 1 week maybe 2 thats all really, were spoilt now days and with no TV you kinda miss it hehe.

Btw im in the UK.

Cheers

 

[Alantiggger]

'' Im guessing LED''

Why ? , when plasma has a better picture ? ....... explain please '' Im guessing LED''

 

[Anonymous]

Well im a noobie with tech stuff so i guess what i read i trust to be true which probably isnt the case lol

My reasons were, firstly i thought LED was the newest technology out? Secondly it has to go on a not very strong wall so went for the lighter option.

Is plasma seriously still better than the newer technology then?

What would you reccomend for a TV of that size that could possibly be mounted on a weak wall?

Should i reconsider a plasma?

Is the 3D technology worth it? To me it just seems its in its early stages and just doesnt appeal to me?

Whats important to me is Picture quality, wifi but im not sure on all the other extras that i should get like Apps, Internet TV, freesat? free TV etc?

Thanks

 

[bigboss]

I think you should look at TVs regardless if technology. They all have their strengths & weaknesses & people have one preference or the other.

If you're desperate to buy a TV, there are some great bargains in 2010 range of TVs.

 

[strapped for cash]

If picture quality is important to you, as you say, it's worthwhile considering Freesat as an option. In my experience, Freesat offers a more stable picture than Freeview. That said, with the forthcoming analogue switch off, this may not remain the case.

I agree with BB: getting hung up on which technology is better doesn't help you much. You'll find a lot of plasma fans on a forum like this; but, as BB says, different technologies have different advantages and drawbacks.

 

[bigboss]

Secondly it has to go on a not very strong wall so went for the lighter option.

Usually, LED lit LCD TVs are slimmer & lighter, followed by LCD TVs; but the 2001 plasmas from Samsung are very slim.

What would you reccomend for a TV of that size that could possibly be mounted on a weak wall?

To be honest, I wouldn't recommend ANY TV to be mounted on a weak wall. Is it a partition wall or a plaster board over an outside wall. If there's a brick wall behind the plaster board, then long nails which would grip the brick wall is the way to go. But if it's an internal wall, I would highly recommend something like this:

Is the 3D technology worth it? To me it just seems its in its early stages and just doesnt appeal to me?

In my opinion, 3D technology still has at least 2-3 years to mature. If it doesn't appeal to you, then don't bother too much about it. But if you want to "future proof", then it may be worth considering. I don't miss 3D at all, not in its present stage of development.

 

[Anonymous]

Well im a noobie with tech stuff so i guess what i read i trust to be true which probably isnt the case lol

My reasons were, firstly i thought LED was the newest technology out? Secondly it has to go on a not very strong wall so went for the lighter option.

Is plasma seriously still better than the newer technology then?

What would you reccomend for a TV of that size that could possibly be mounted on a weak wall?

Should i reconsider a plasma?

Is the 3D technology worth it? To me it just seems its in its early stages and just doesnt appeal to me?

Whats important to me is Picture quality, wifi but im not sure on all the other extras that i should get like Apps, Internet TV, freesat? free TV etc?

Thanks

if the tv is for family viewing it might be worth bearing in mind that all lcds (including led lit lcds) have viewing angle issues, when you're looking at them head on you get the best picture, but not everyone in the room will be sitting directly opposite, and those that aren't will see a slightly washed out image, this isn't a problem with plasmas.

on the other hand plasmas tend to look their best in a dimly lit room, their picture can look a touch washed out in a very bright room (though the newer plasmas don't suffer from this quite as much), lcds don't have this issue, so if your room is very bright they may suit better.

as has been said the latest plasmas are now quite thin, though they will still be slightly heavier than similarly sized lcd tvs, and imo it's no problem hanging one from a stud/partition wall, just ensure the wall bracket is fixed to the actual joists and not just the plasterboard.

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi,

I'd be more concerned you wouldn't put a plasma TV on a weak wall - I'd spend money getting the wall sorted first. Your house may fall down 😉 Properly fixed to a wall, your TV should remain there.

LED refers to the way the screen is lit. It's still an LCD TV. While it's the "latest thing" it's not necessarily the best for you. If you intend watching a lot of sport/action/movies then plasma may be better.

3D is in it's infancy - don't get hung up on it. Most TV's will have 3D built in these days and it'll be an extra you might use.

Browse the guide on the WHFS&V site and read the reviews - narrow down your choice of set then get a demo of them all before making your final decision. Play around with the settings in the shop - take the TV's off 'vivid' or 'dynamic' settings and sit/stand at the same viewing distance as you would at home. Ideally you should take a DVD/feature you are familiar with. You can compare the picture to your current set (or previous in your case).

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

 

[Anonymous]

Hi everyone, thanks for your many replies.

Well it seems to be ringing true as the salesmen in John Lewis said the same as you guys that Plasma is still the best picture, which i didnt believe him at the time. Guess i should have listened.

My old TV was a 50" plasma, but it started going red all up one side thats only noticable on dark scenes or at night. I still have the TV and that will be go9ing back on John Lewis's 5 year warrenty (i hope lol).

The TV is for a spare room that someone sleeps in regulary so it will mainly be watched in the evenings, also that room has the PC and internet. The room is quite long so i want a larger size.It is Plaster board only and there is no way i would put the telly on that. That being said the wall just to the right of where the TV will go is a main outdoor wall and very solid and i have seen a bracket that fits onto the side strong wall and angles outwards so i can place it on the wall i want it at if you understand what im saying? Its £200.00 for the bracket. Are these brackets worthwhile or is there better options?

The TV has to go on the wall and pretty high up.

I like the one you have linked but the wall is too weak to put that on and i presume it goes quite low down which is also no good because it has to go quite high.

I would probably then aim for another decent plasma judging by what you guys are saying. I will probably get a good deal then on a slightly older model?

What i do want is the versatility for wifi for streaming wirlessly from the PC to the TV, in TV stuff like apps, Youtube, movie streams, HD channels etc? As you said i may as well get a 3D for future proofing but its not important to me.

Do you guys have anything in mind be it Make or Model or anything to help me narrow it down to some so i can read reviews?

Many thanks and sorry for the wall of text

Regards, Peter

 

[Anonymous]

Hi guys after spending a good few hours trying to research ive come up with the following,

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/3d-tv/UE55D8000YUXXU/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&subsubtype=3d-led

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/3d-tv/UE46C9000SKXXU/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&subsubtype=3d-led

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/3d-tv/PS50C7000YKXXU/index.idx?pagetype=prd_detail&subsubtype=3d-plasma

http://www.pcworld.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-ps50c6900-50-3d-full-hd-plasma-tv-ht-c5900-xeu-5-1ch-3d-blu-ray-home-cinema-system-08534702-pdt.html

Which would you go for?

What does WiFi ready mean?

I want to be able top stream stuff from PC to the TV wirelessly, what is this function called?

Thanks alot guys

 

[Cofnchtr]

Hi,

All the TV's in your list has the feature you're looking for.

The PS50C6900 and PS50C7000 have DLNA with Wi-fi capability. From a quick glance at the specs you'd need to get a wi-fi dongle for the wireless bit to function. Samsung do their own dongle and you may be limited to theirs.

The UE46C9000 and UE55D8000 both seem to have inbuilt wi-fi support so you don't need an extra dongle.

Samsung calls the feature "Allshare".

You may get better results connecting via an ethernet cable depending on source material.

Cheers,

Cofnchtr.

 

[Anonymous]

Thanks for the reply, yes its the built in WiFi im after not really a dongle.

Good to know that they all have what i am after. Ive narrowed it down now thanks to you guys.

Much appreciated and if you spot something thats in your opnion is a great deal with all of the above mentioned i will check this post frequently for any more advice.

Cheers

Peter

 

[Anonymous]

Hi guys just an update and to say thanks for the pointers. Anyhows i went for the UE55D8000 55 inch the end, found it for £2098.00.

Some over budget but its easy to get sucked in to newer technology lol.

Anyhows thanks alot guys you really did help with my choice.