My Telly Blew Up

bramble1

Last night whilst enjoying a movie my TV decided to go and blow up.

So now I need to buy a new one and don't know where to start!

I don't know a thing about TV's i just don't want to get mugged off I think our old one is about a 36 or 38 inch screen, so that size is what i want.

I don't know the difference between plasma and LCD and LED, which is best? Which manufacturer is best? Where can i get the best deal?

thanks in advance

jb66

You'll be looking for a 42 if you had a 36 or 38 before as new flat screens look smaller, I think led is best but some folk Prefer plasma, LCD is cheapest

jb66

This one has £100 cash back and 5% off via code, also has freeview hd


http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/sony-bravia-kdl-40cx523-40-full-hd-lcd-tv-with-freeview-hd-323-51-delivered-after-1083569

If you have more to spend and want 3d

http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/samsung-ps43d490-43-inch-3d-plasma-tv-hd-ready-freeview-with-2-pairs-ssg3050-3d-1077309

bramble1

Thank you

Don't think we want 3d telly as we only use freeview and regular dvds so don't think it would be worth the extra spend.

Do you know what shops would be a good place to try to buy one and walk away with? Just don't fancy a weekend in with no telly! And can't go out as need to have money for the telly!

withabix

How much do you want to spend?

What make was your old one?

This will be a good starting point for any advice.

jb66

Most places are free next day delivery, but off the top of my head

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visidigi

bramble1 wrote: »

Thank you

Don't think we want 3d telly as we only use freeview and regular dvds so don't think it would be worth the extra spend.

Do you know what shops would be a good place to try to buy one and walk away with? Just don't fancy a weekend in with no telly! And can't go out as need to have money for the telly!

Find the TV you want online (search amazon for ease) and then go to....

Richer sounds if you have one - they are usually very cheap and will provide you with a 5 year warranty for 10% of the purchase price.
or

John Lewis - they give you an extra year on your warranty free - if you mention you've seen it cheaper online they may be able to price match - depends who you get on the day.

Like others have said, budget is important....specify budget and take it from there...for example a number of places are throwing in free blu-ray players at the moment

bramble1

Thanks guys, We've got a Richer Sounds here.

The old one is a panasonic.

I suppose my absolute max would be £500 but would prefere something around the £400 mark if pos

macman

Definitely start at Richer Sounds.

visidigi

Yep, I have three Richer Soudns within 25 miles of me (ain't I lucky) and all mine has come from them...

penrhyn

I'm impressed that the OP has a sentient Telly.