Looking to get a 55" Smart TV but a little lost

SailorSam

55" Tv !!! How big is the room it's going in ?
Even in a big house that's just to big, it takes over the whole room.

VisionMan

Heinz wrote: »

I have a Panasonic 3D smart TV and, after the initial excitement, I lost interest in all but the basics.

TBH, I'd say that a Now TV box (I bought mine for £14), without a subscription, is pretty much as useful.

Moneyineptitude wrote: »

While I agree all the SMART functions are replicated by cheap Blu-Ray players, games consoles and/or TV decoder boxes, it's also true that all the decent TVs available today are SMART by default.
So I can't see any way someone wanting a 55" screen would be able to avoid it being SMART.

Those are two excellent points and I agree with both of you. Many of the services on my YouView box are replicated by our TV but we always watch the services on the box, not the TV.

The only app we use on the TV is Youtube in 4K and that takes a hammering. Oh, and voice search rocks!:D

JustAnotherSaver

SailorSam wrote: »

55" Tv !!! How big is the room it's going in ?
Even in a big house that's just to big, it takes over the whole room.

9 metres long by 4.5 metres wide

VisionMan

JustAnotherSaver wrote: »

9 metres long by 4.5 metres wide

Your OP was very considered, and you obviously already knew the size of TV that would suit your room. Have a like.

What have you decided upon?

JustAnotherSaver

VisionMan wrote: »

Your OP was very considered, and you obviously already knew the size of TV that would suit your room. Have a like.

What have you decided upon?

Thanks, although as you may or may not have figured out from the numbers i gave - i don't have that size living room. The point i was making was that it is irrelevant what size it is. Whether it's a 2m-x-2m box or a 10m-5m sizeable room. That persons post was irrelevant. It'll be me who is the one deciding what is too big & what isn't, nobody else.

For the record, the room is actually 7mtr-x-3.5mtr & having done a cardboard cutout of the TV, it fits quit nicely thanks

The past couple days or so i've been looking at the Panasonic DX700B & the 750B weighing up whether the 750 is worth it or to opt for the older cheaper model.

I know....they're not 55" :rotfl:

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We have had a 55" since 2012.

It in no way swamps the room and it's amazing how quickly one becomes accustomed to it's size. It's not like the CRT models of TV with huge backs...

I have to say standard definition broadcasts are not acceptable on a TV this size. I very rarely find myself watching anything not in HD.

almillar

55" Tv !!! How big is the room it's going in ?
Even in a big house that's just to big, it takes over the whole room.

... In your opinion. There are viewing distance guides, which try to tell people how far they should be sitting from different sizes of TVs, so that they don't get sore necks, and can see the detail properly, but you can very easily judge it for yourself. My 'massive' 60in TV doesn't seem so massive any more. And yes, the TV is the focal point in my room, with the fireplace shoved into the corner!

Bigphil1474

I have a smart TV - a few years old now, and whilst I have a blu ray player, PS4, and you view box with apps on, I still use some of the smart features on the TV. For example, the NOW tv player on youview only has the movies, so I have to watch it through the TV or playstation to get the entertainment programmes - easier to use the TV, and less leccy. Having said that, if you find a good quality TV in your price range that doesn't have all the apps you want, it's still worth considering given the large range of add ons to get round that.


Op, if you are any where near a Richer Sounds, it's a great idea to pop in and see them. They give great advice, and they tend to set their products up better in their shop. I'd also say go and look at Currys etc. anyway, see what TV you like, so you can then go online and order it elsewhere for less £. When I bought mine, I got it from a company called Hughes Direct and I saved about £100 compared to any shop, and their delivery and CS was great. Mind you, I wouldn't necessarily rule the likes of Currys out, as there are often cashback deals available. Despite their less than glowing reputation, I have bought products from Currys a few times, and mostly haven't had any issues.

JustAnotherSaver

The price of the TV I'm looking at is identical in currys & John Lewis & I've read JL get good write ups on customer service & warranty so I'll probably be looking in currys & ordering from JL

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John Lewis is a generally better all round shopping experience than Curry's. You'll also find JL (and Richer Sounds) have free extended warranties on TV's which Curry's generally charge extra for.