looking for a cheap tv

ali-t

The tv I have just now is a 32". What do you mean what size I can fit?

The room is very large (over 50 square feet) and the tv unit is a large freestanding solid wood one that my current tv looks swamped on so something larger wouldn't be an issue.

Tony_[IT_Tech]

Preference and some tech knowledge ,is best to go on

brands like, Samsung, LG, Panasonic, Sony are good , i do know LG to have poorer sound, is i have one for the PC. the th picture is brillant!

your pay more for ethernet, internet Smart tv's or 3D TV as these Just come out £700+ - 1000+
if you want the latest tech like the smart tv you got to pay for it! tad too much i say, wait a while and the prices will come down.

also try
ebuyer.com/367915-lg-42cs460-42in-fhd-tv-42cs460

Led HD , 32, 42,51, 60 are ok with HDMI and USB support to play movies, play music are average prices £300-600. these usually come out last year, are good TVs,

dont buy unbranded or off a lorry!

if main brand store you get a cheaper deal on line, or thorough the outlet stores on ebay! like argos, maplins , currys all have one ect..... either returned good there cant sell as brand new cause the box is open or return cause some didnt like it! there re sell here at a cut price well down. so look out for these deals,

if it says refurbished thoe - it well have been repaired , and may been not as new. these are even cheaper, and may have a small dent or scratch on the item.

thing to look for on the tech spec,
Contrast ratio a good indication of screen quality.
go for one around 4000:1

Contrast ratio
1000:1 bad screen
2000:1 lower quilty
3000:1 is an ok screen
4000:1 good
5000:1 very good
6000:1-10000:1 you need alot of money

Contrast ratio 3000:1 ok the standard
Refresh rate 60Hz. normally
Response time 5miliseconds. or 2ms

I would recommend Samsung TV,

(sorz cant put the full link,)

currys.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-le40d503-full-hd-40-lcd-tv-11126520-pdt.html

as it LED , good features, good make, under £380 and 42''

almillar

What I meant was are there any restrictions to the size you can buy, but since it's in open space, there aren't. Great!
I agree with plenty of Tony's advice above, but strongly disagree with other bits:
Contrast ratio - this is the difference between the brightest white and the darkest black - like 5000:1 in the example above. Unfortunately, there's no standard test for this, the manufacturers can basically throw in whatever number they like, and if they add the word 'dynamic' then it's really meaningless as it means the brightest white and darkest black don't have to be displayed at the same time! So IGNORE contrast ratio specs.
Refresh rate - TV is broadcast at 60Hz in the US, and 50Hz in the UK. Doesn't really matter these days as most LCD panels are much faster than they used to be, just make sure you're not buying ancient stock.
The TV that Tony links to is 40 inch, not 42, and only has an SD Freeview Tuner. I think the one I linked to is worth £40 extra. Have a look around though.
I think it's worth spending as much as poss since we're talking about such a big room, and I don't think you'll get a quality TV any bigger than 42" at £400.

ali-t

Ok, what is the difference between the one you suggested http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-series-5-ue40eh5000-full-hd-40-led-tv-12350447-pdt.html and this one http://www.very.co.uk/samsung-le40d503f7w-40-inch-freeview-full-hd-lcd-tv/1128900389.prd?browseToken=%2fb%2f4740%2fs%2fprice%2c1%2fo%2f2&trail=4739-4740

I am veering towards a lower price as I have no budget put aside so would prefer to spend a little as possible

almillar

Same as last time, £40 cheaper, 40 inch diagonal vs 42 inch, and only a Freeview tuner, not FreeviewHD. That alone makes £420 better value for me.
Had a quick look and I CANNOT find a 40 or 42 inch TV, with Freeview HD, and 1080p screen.
However, if you sacrifice 1080p, you can still have a Freeview HD 42" Panasonic here:
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/panasonic-viera-tx-p42x50b-hd-ready-42-plasma-tv-12544503-pdt.html
which is cracking value for £370, but I'd still rather wait and spend £420.

ali-t

Thank you for your continued input, it is all helping.

I am confused though as the one you linked to previously that I re-linked to in the above post is described as a 40" not a 42".

reennaa

i'm on the lookout for a bargain 32" so will keep looking in to see what you clever lot come up with x

reennaa

no-one spotted anything yet ??
eyes going crossed eyed watching the wee 14" from the grandkids bedroom :doh:

almillar

Sorry ali-t, yes that was 40 vs 40. Still worth the extra £40 in my opinion. Better to wait until you can afford it - think of how long you'll be using the TV for and how much use it'll get, I couldn't stand to be stuck with SD!
reenaa - you're keen! You don't mention a budget. How about a Sharp for £190. It's not full HD, doesn't have an HD tuner, and the sound is likely to be rubbish too, but I think you'll be spending £300+ to improve on these features.
http://www.richersounds.com/product/lcd-led-tvs/sharp/lc32sh130/shar-lc32sh130k

almillar

OK reennaa, here's a Full HD, Freeview HD Samsung for £309. Argos have a Bush for £300, but I'd definitely say it's worth the £10 extra for the Samsung:
http://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/samsung-series-5-ue32eh5000-full-hd-32-led-tv-12350444-pdt.html