what tv for £500-750?

[humate]

Hi there...

can anyone help me choose a tv for the budget in the topic?

My viewing distance is 3meters.

I have read the what hi fi reviews but every time i say to myself "that tv will probably do" I go to try and find it online and I cant find the tv anywhere. do manufacturers stop selling old panels as soon as they bring out new ones to keep prices high? It

My only requirement is that the tv has the best all round tv/dvd/blu-ray picture my money can buy. I like the idea of a smart tv, but if its not possible in my budget then such is life

any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks folks !!

 

[rocketrazor]

Hi humate,

Do you have a preference in size at all? Is gaming a factor for you?

cheers

 

[humate]

Hi humate,

Do you have a preference in size at all? Is gaming a factor for you?

cheers

Sorry i should have mentioned this. Im looking for something around 40inches (a little bigger or smaller is not a problem) and gaming isnt a factor. i really have no idea where to start. Most of the reviews i find are for the bigger more expensive screens.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Pretty good start here:

http://www.totaldigital.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43_51&products_id=4748

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Bit over budget here:

http://www.totaldigital.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43_51&products_id=4769

But it is getting cheaper!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

In budget:

http://www.totaldigital.biz/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=43_51&products_id=4825

Just get John Lewis to price match:

http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue40f6510-led-hd-1080p-3d-smart-tv-40-with-freeview-freesat-hd-voice-control-and-2x-3d-glasses-white/p454328

 

[rocketrazor]

I'd suggest seeing if you can view the ones gel's suggested. Don't accept the shop settings though, play around if they let you. You might find you prefer plasma to LCD/led or the other way round. Many people have a preference and this would greatly reduce your choices. Having said that the st60 might be the only plasma you can afford in that bracket. If you can be patient wait for a few more reviews to come out. WHF will probably do a 40-42" super test sometime and on the flip side, prices will full if you can wait.

 

[humate]

Thanks guys. I better check on the plasma vs lcd. I guess i shoulf make a trip to a store to have a look. I will play around with the settings... but do u think somewhere like john lewis do a better job at setting the tvs up compared to like currys? I dont have a decent independent store near me.

 

[rocketrazor]

I have no idea, I was in JL the other day and they were feeding the plasma's very poor video signal and the LEDs great video signal, but the contrast on the LEDs was to hi. Frankly every tv looked awful! Make a call and see if one will let you demo your own material. If they will then they will probably let you play with the settings a bit as well.

good luck

 

[humate]

can anyone tell me what the difference is between these two tv's. Im confused by the samsung nomenclature !! what does the F stand for?

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/samsung/ue40es7000/sams-ue40es7000

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/samsung/ue40f7000/sams-ue40f7000

 

[bigboss]

Thanks guys. I better check on the plasma vs lcd. I guess i shoulf make a trip to a store to have a look. I will play around with the settings... but do u think somewhere like john lewis do a better job at setting the tvs up compared to like currys? I dont have a decent independent store near me.

What do you mean by "setting thenTV up"?

John Lewis is much much better than Currys. John Lewis and Richer Sounds always feature in top 5 in customer service and after sales support in the entire industry (not just electronics). Also, John Lewis offers a free 5 year guarantees on all TVs it sells. Of course, it also price matches other store prices.

If a problem develops in a TV you bought from Currys, you'll be tearing your hair out trying to sort it.

 

[bigboss]

can anyone tell me what the difference is between these two tv's. Im confused by the samsung nomenclature !! what does the F stand for?

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/samsung/ue40es7000/sams-ue40es7000

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/samsung/ue40f7000/sams-ue40f7000

ES models are 2012 models, while F are 2013 models.

Here's a review of the F7000:

http://www.whathifi.com/review/samsung-ue46f7000

And of ES7000:

http://www.whathifi.com/review/samsung-ue40es7000

 

[humate]

I saw the 40inch f6400 (i think it was this one), f7000 and f8000 in richer sounds today. I cant afford full stop the 8000 series so thats out (although it looked the best to me). I really want to get the f7000 but its still too expensive even at the totaldigital price of £936. I thought the 7000 looked considerably better than the series 6. In peoples past experience... how long would i have to wait for the f7000 to drop to £700 ?? If its like 4 months i guess I will just have to go with the series 6.

I wish i hadnt of gone into the shop now

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I saw the 40inch f6400 (i think it was this one), f7000 and f8000 in richer sounds today. I cant afford full stop the 8000 series so thats out (although it looked the best to me). I really want to get the f7000 but its still too expensive even at the totaldigital price of £936. I thought the 7000 looked considerably better than the series 6. In peoples past experience... how long would i have to wait for the f7000 to drop to £700 ?? If its like 4 months i guess I will just have to go with the series 6.

I wish i hadnt of gone into the shop now

It is going to take a while unfortunately! And Total Digital seems to be quite a bit cheaper than elsewhere.

 

[humate]

ok thanks gel... beggers cant be choosers... series 6 it is

Gel.. is that 6510 the best series 6?

Thanks !!

 

[Deleted member 2457]

ok thanks gel... beggers cant be choosers... series 6 it is

Gel.. is that 6510 the best series 6?

Thanks !!

There seems to be quite a few on their website:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/

This looks like the next one up:

http://www.johnlewis.com/samsung-ue46f6500-led-hd-1080p-3d-smart-tv-46-inch-with-freeview-freesat-hd-voice-control-and-2x-3d-glasses/p431667?s_afcid=af_108052

 

[Deleted member 2457]

These are the cheapest prices of that range:

http://www.frogcompare.co.uk/compare/samsung-ue46f6500.html?gclid=CLzewdeu5rcCFTMRtAodZR0AmQ

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I am not sure if my links were right then! I will just do them again:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/

That is the 40 inch range.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I am not sure if my links were right then! I will just do them again:

http://www.samsung.com/uk/consumer/tv-audio-video/television/led-tv/

That is the 40 inch range.

You have to click on the 40 inch range, and then look at buying options.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Here they are at John Lewis, who have a clearance sale starting this Wednesday btw!

http://www.johnlewis.com/electricals/televisions/all-tvs/samsung=brand/40=screensizestv-alltvs-1781/c800005013

 

[Deleted member 2457]

I think this is the cheapest of the 40 inch next up range:

http://www.hispek.com/samsung/3d-televisions/samsung-ue40f6500-free-5-year-warranty-40-full-hd-3d-smart-led-tv-silver-frame-with-freesat-and-freeview-hd-pd-15428.php

Add the 10 per cent discount on.

 

[Deleted member 2457]

Their range is very confusing with the numbers!

 

[humate]

What i dont get from the samsung series 6 range is the 6500 is more expensive than the 6800. Logically u would expect the 6800 to be better. Anyone know the key difference between these two tvs?

Gel, is the J.L. clearance sale on the web too? or is it specific stores?

 

[Deleted member 2457]

What i dont get from the samsung series 6 range is the 6500 is more expensive than the 6800. Logically u would expect the 6800 to be better. Anyone know the key difference between these two tvs?

Gel, is the J.L. clearance sale on the web too? or is it specific stores?

Starts Wednesday on the Internet and Thursday in the shop.

 

[bigboss]

Plasmas offer the best value for money, as compared to LED lit LCDs.

Check this review of Panasonic 42-inch ST60:

http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/panasonic-tx-p42st60-201303312779.htm