Which TV to buy?

pdarc

Hello:

I was wondering if anyone has any suggestions and know of any good deals for TVs. My current TV has died, it did last me 10 years and I think its a good time to get something new!

I would like to get something that hangs nicely on the wall (as thin as possible).

We are sitting about 3-4m from the TV set so I'm thinking 47inch or 50 inch is probably the right size (although finding it difficult to find much in the 50inch range).

A smart TV would be great and I do a lot of Skype calls to family abroad on the PC so it would be great if I could do the skype calls from the TV.

I like the LG and Samsungs but open to any good quality brand.

So far I am leaning towards the LG 47LA860W but its slightly over my budget at £1,249.

I did look at going down to the 47LA740 but the reviews seem to suggest that the picture quality isn't so great, no integrated camera for my skype video calls. Although I have not seen it for myself and maybe I can add a camera. Price about 1k.

any suggestions on good deals for the 1,000ish mark would be great. thanks

DirectDebacle

Have a look at the Panasonic Viera range. I have a plasma one and no hesitation in recommending them. Panasonic price matched the lowest price I could find and included their own 5 year guarantee.

Dimey

I've had a Panasonic Viera for 5 years and its been brilliant. I chose it to go on the wall as its got built in Freesat.

It was the only one on the market with built in Freesat at the time so I expect more will have it now.

richardw

Is the wall it's going on plasterboard or brick?

jenny-wren

Another vote for Panasonic.

I've heard reports of poor sound quality on Samsung TVs compared to others.

Melaniep101

We love our Samsung 42", not sure of the exact model but its HD/3D.

Dimey

richardw wrote: »

Is the wall it's going on plasterboard or brick?

Dry lining plasterboard. But I reinforced with a panel of hardboard bolted into the timber frame.

cootuk

Looks like you need a trip down Richer Sounds

pdarc

tony6403 wrote: »

Top four best buys on Which Magazine are all Samsung.
Best 50 inch is UE50F6670 74% score at £1099.

Yes, actually since the OP I have looked at this and compared side by side with the LG I think Samsung looks better.

Thanks - This is now the front runner.

pdarc

I haven't really looked at Panasonic. Could anyone recommend a specific model for £1000 50inch or £1250 55 inch which I could compare with the LG and Samsung please?

Dimey

You could compare with this PANASONIC VIERA TXL47WT50B 47 inch 3D LED Smart TV 1080p HD Freeview HD freesat circa £800

http://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/panasonic/viera-txl47wt50b/pana-txl47wt50b

Scroll down for a review. And there's a video you can play to see more.