Television reccomendations please?!?

Mines on the blink. I need one that is 30" +, not stupidly expensive, £200/£250, anyone have any recommendations as its a mine field lol. Oh and I want it tomorrow lol Xx

Thanks to anyone that helps

these days anything branded tends to be fine. i got a 32" sharp HD ready 720p (so not full HD, but i'm not overly bothered) for £300 a year ago, so i'd imagine they should be down in price a bit

how about this janey there making cracking tv nowerdays
http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/5299641.htm

tv are pretty cheap these days i like Samsung tv

Steve wrote:tv are pretty cheap these days i like Samsung tv

great tvs steve but saddly they are not as reliable as most makes but funny there still the biggest seller of tv

i have my bedroom tv for about 10 year now

iv always bought philips products but this time (2month ago)i couldnt find a desent one so went with a lg and been well impressed

Steve wrote:i have my bedroom tv for about 10 year now

i well beleive it steve they were really reliable but since tvs have went ultra thin and compact there quality has really suffered and have been having problems with there pcb's for about 4 years now

What do you think of this??

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9130799.htm

janey wrote:
What do you think of this??

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/9130799.htm

janey it will be a good tv it all depends how much tv you watch and what you watch fast moving films and sports it may seem a little fuzzy as refresh rate a bit slower and its a edge lit screen so picture not as clear as a direct lit.
but saying that chances are your old set will have only been 50htz so still going to be a better picture than what you had

Eastenders, Corrie, Mr Selfridge! As long as it doesn't blur Jezza


Soo excited, my tv is ancient it was from a friends mum throw out when I moved, its huge, the telly that is not the screen! Xx

Any more tv advice is welcome

Well, I've had Panasonic, LG, Samsung, Sony and Toshiba and they have all been great. No clue on prices over there but here a 46-50 can be had for about $650 so I bet you could find one near that or even 42 that fits your budget!

I used to be a tv salesman.. Tv Department manager of currys infact.. I hate talking about them now lol

Jason wrote:I used to be a tv salesman.. Tv Department manager of currys infact.. I hate talking about them now lol

so you not going to pass on your knowledge then lol

Well Samsung make most of the screens for tv companies these days and picture wise there one of the best.. Sound quality tends to let them down..

You need to decide what size your going for because there's different screen types for all sizes. LCD, Plasma and LED

Couldn't care less! I haven't got sky I don't watch films, and I have a budget, any recommendations Jasons?

Got to be 30"+ to replace mine

Will you use surround sound speakers or rely on the tv sound?

In the 40-50 inch sizes I haven't seen a whole lot of difference between LCD and plasma and currently have both. Blur is more with LCD but not a big deal with what you mention you watch. I'd just look for the best deal you can find on a reasonably well known brand and make sure it has the inputs you need (hdmi, etc.) if you have an older sound system be careful about audio outputs as most only have digital (although you can get digital to RCA conversion boxes online).

TV just something decent and basic please! Xx

janey wrote:
TV just something decent and basic please! Xx

http://www.amazon.co.uk/LG-42CS460-42-inch-LCD-Freeview/dp/B007IYVUBY/ref=sr_1_1?s=home-theater&ie=UTF8&qid=1361833620&sr=1-1

LG is really decent for its cheap price and there sound is always decent too.. Get LED though IMO

Ben wrote:In the 40-50 inch sizes I haven't seen a whole lot of difference between LCD and plasma and currently have both. Blur is more with LCD but not a big deal with what you mention you watch. I'd just look for the best deal you can find on a reasonably well known brand and make sure it has the inputs you need (hdmi, etc.) if you have an older sound system be careful about audio outputs as most only have digital (although you can get digital to RCA conversion boxes online).

Ben your great, but I'm a simpleton when it comes to these things, if you could come and build your office in my lounge I would be happy!

Sadly to say, single female, not a clue where to start! Dodgy people saying they can install it! Thought I had made my mind up!!!

Oh no, now I realise why I still have a huge box set

janey wrote:

Ben wrote:In the 40-50 inch sizes I haven't seen a whole lot of difference between LCD and plasma and currently have both. Blur is more with LCD but not a big deal with what you mention you watch. I'd just look for the best deal you can find on a reasonably well known brand and make sure it has the inputs you need (hdmi, etc.) if you have an older sound system be careful about audio outputs as most only have digital (although you can get digital to RCA conversion boxes online).

Ben your great, but I'm a simpleton when it comes to these things, if you could come and build your office in my lounge I would be happy!

Sadly to say, single female, not a clue where to start! Dodgy people saying they can install it! Thought I had made my mind up!!!

Oh no, now I realise why I still have a huge box set

I'd build one for ya if I was just a wee bit closer... Just go on amazon and have a gander at some of the lower priced tvs and order one up. They really are as simple as taking out of the box, setting it on your stand and plugging it in (ok maybe attach the stand). They don't weigh a thing for the most part. If you can carry Moo's food, you can lift this one yourself. No need to wall mount or anything fancy if it will fit where you had your dinosaur.

Dinosaur is about right!

Deep breaths and I can do this, just don't ask for an update for the next month as I will probably scream!

Thanks Ben Xx

Samsung & LG make most of the screens for all the other manufacturers these days, best thing to do is to just go to the shops and see which has the best picture next to all the others.

Jason wrote:LG is really decent for its cheap price and there sound is always decent too.. Get LED though IMO

cheap price lol
here the link for the tv a bought a couple of months ago
http://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-47LM960V-3d-tv

Sorry Janey I cannot really advize on the smaller TV's but I know if you get one from John Lewis they do a 5 year guarantee on all their TV's which could be very useful.

Warren wrote:

Jason wrote:LG is really decent for its cheap price and there sound is always decent too.. Get LED though IMO

cheap price lol
here the link for the tv a bought a couple of months ago
http://www.lg.com/uk/tvs/lg-47LM960V-3d-tv

well thats because its 3D you muppet lol.. Decent though!

Just a little update, I am now the proud owner of my first flat screen all singing and dancing (not that I would know how to use it) 40" TV

Brand ???

Bush, which isn't even on the list so I hope its ok Xx I'm pleased anyway

Oh right well least its an established brand

bush is another good make

Bush are owned by Home Retail Group who own Argos.... I take it you went to Argos then!

Of course Argos, I have a card with them so haven't had to pay........................yet