New TV after Pana P42VT30B died

[afterworks]

So my Panasonic plasma blew, had it repaired and it blew again within 10 minutes of being on. Had to wait for a long time due to parts, so I want to buy a new TV a put this elsewhere.

I can spend up to £1000. I'm looking to buy tomorrow, to take delivery Tuesday if possible. (I go away on Thursday but want to get some Far Cry 4 gaming in before I do!)

I'm honestly just looking for the best picture/gaming set. I'm not bothered about 3D, and I think I'm not bothered about 4k yet. Not sure if there's any point yet?

I've seen the Sony BraviaKDL KDL55W829 for around £900. Seems to get good reviews for both.

Any other suggestions?

Thanks!

 

[simonlewis]

I would go for this samsung from john lewis.

 

[Son_of_SJ]

I would have said something like the £849 UE55H6400 at John Lewis. And the pictures on the H6400 series get universal praise in professional reviews and also informally - read the five reviews on this particular machine from the John Lewis link. What I don't know, because I don't game, is what its (or indeed, that of any other television's) gaming performance is like, which is an important criterion for you.

 

[Andy Clough]

I'd point you in the direction of this unless you're determined to buy a 55in:

http://www.whathifi.com/samsung/ue48h6400/review

It's a cracking set, and now available for around £550.

We gave the Sony 55in you mention 4 stars:

http://www.whathifi.com/sony/kdl-50w829b/review

The bigger (55in) Samsungs might not be a bad shout either, although we haven't tested those specific models.

One piece of advice: there are bound to be some fantastic deals on Black Friday (Nov 28th), so if you can wait a little longer you might get yourself a better deal: http://www.whathifi.com/news/black-friday-2014-4k-tvs-and-soundbars-to-dominate-deals

 

[bigboss]

For gaming, Sony has the best input lag amongst current TVs.