New TV needed

RumRat

danrv said:

Keep_pedalling said:

What size are you looking at for the new one?

I think 43". A size calculator suggests a 55-60" for an 8.5ft approx viewing distance. 
The distance maybe more (4x3.5m lounge) as I'm still decorating and not yet certain on positioning.

6 to 6.5 feet is fine for 4K on a 55" Tv and 7 foot would be great for 1080p.
That said forget the charts, most people go into a showroom and stand just in front of the TV and comment how good they are.
It's about being immersed in the Tv, so too far away and you lose that.
For your viewing purposes it doesn't really matter, place it wherever it's comfortable for you.

danrv

Ayr_Rage said:

They both get good reviews, especially the new Hisense models with Freely TV.

Early days with the Freely TV service. Not sure if it needs to be a consideration when choosing. 

ididgetwhereiamtoday

danrv said:

Ayr_Rage said:

They both get good reviews, especially the new Hisense models with Freely TV.

Early days with the Freely TV service. Not sure if it needs to be a consideration when choosing. 

If you could record straight from the streams to the TV (or box) for any channel and fast forward through adverts like a PVR then it would be a game changer.
But alas it is just a streaming service with it's limitations. 

GrubbyGirl_2

Don't forget of you buy from John Lewis you get a 5 year warranty and Richer Sounds you get a 6 year warranty

danrv

GrubbyGirl_2 said:

Don't forget of you buy from John Lewis you get a 5 year warranty and Richer Sounds you get a 6 year warranty

Thought it was 2 years with JL. Richer Sounds 6 year warranty is chargeable I think.

HillStreetBlues

5 years with JL
https://www.johnlewis.com/customer-services/guarantees-and-troubleshooting-guides?dt=guarantees-electricals-electricalTv

Ayr_Rage

Some Richer Sounds 6 year warranties are included with the product, some payable.

ballyblack

I assume those which don't require an aerial are internet connected only.

Most if not all TV's have Freeview Tuner, just connect a aerial

Murmansk

All the TVs at Costco come with a 5 year warranty if you have a Costco card or a friend who has one

danrv

ballyblack said:

I assume those which don't require an aerial are internet connected only.

Most if not all TV's have Freeview Tuner, just connect a aerial

I see that now. From the manuals, it looked like some were Freely instead of Freeview.