pbrown7582
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HID has started looking for a new TV and the smart ones are on the radar. Get the idea but anyone have one and advise, Good bad points and things to look out for?
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garyinderry
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Just bought this.
I can mirror the surface tablet straight to the TV. Great function.
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravi...d=402x31138&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=233119018
I can mirror the surface tablet straight to the TV. Great function.
http://www.johnlewis.com/sony-bravi...d=402x31138&tmad=c&tmcampid=73&kpid=233119018
Old Skier
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I have a Panasonic and am pleased with it. A note of caution. Different makes allow you to access different programmes/apps so you need to investigate and see what you want. Also ensure your broadband is up to it and the position of the TV allows for good wireless connectivity if your going to go through your wifi link.
Old Skier
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spongebob59
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garyinderry
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allowing you to regain control of the TV even when HID snaffles the remote
Will be used when streaming 3oclock kick offs. :lol:
Val
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I also have just bought one and like it, I use Netflix app and some widgets also, some mirroring etc, lots to keep me occupied. Ask yourself what you are looking for in a TV before paying extra for a smart TV, will you use the smart apps? If not then buy an non smart TV and save some dosh.
sawtooth
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Been looking at the Panny TX50AX802B as an upgrade for the lounge so I can put the 42 incher in the bedroom.
I like the user interface on Panasonic, mostly use Netflix but also use it for the occasional Youtube clip or streaming movies from my NAS box upstairs.
I like the user interface on Panasonic, mostly use Netflix but also use it for the occasional Youtube clip or streaming movies from my NAS box upstairs.
Val
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This is the one I just bought, very impressed. Picture quality is night and day compared to my 7 year old 42" LCD
Rooter
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Dnla is the only function I use, Samsung call it mediaP. Streams video from my nas.
GreiginFife
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Snap, although I now stream via my Onkyo amp rather than the TV these days for the audio and upscaling.
Just tried an updated version of AllShare which was not bad for streaming.
Keeno
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I agree with Val. If your hardly going to use the extra features you may be as well getting a chrome cast in the first instance. It may have all you need
palindromicbob
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Second the sony bravia. I got the 50" KDLW829 after having problem with three LG's, had bad flash lighting and DSE on 2 and noticeable DSE and a dead pixel on a high end one. Can't fault the sony.
The W8 Sonys are basically the W7 with 3D and a few extra processing features.
If you want 3D the 42" W8 is really good for 3D a it uses passive glasses. Unfortunately the larger sizes use active 3D and aren't great. If you aren't fussed about 3D and will be using it for films and TV stick with the W7 and save a few quid. Sony's TV are also some of the best for gaming due to low input lag.
LG TV with a magic remote is the best interface to operate a smart TV but the screens this year have been terrible.
The 2014 Sony Bravias are getting great write-ups everywhere. Interface is a little weak though. The latest software helps a bit but still not as strong as some other TV's brands. The screen quality though is right up there near the top of this years TV's and that has to be a priority.
I got the one flick remote a well and it makes navigation easy although not nearly as intuitive. There is a Sony app for smart phones that acts like a one flick remote with a few extra features and it works well.
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3565
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Just bought Panasonic AX630B 4K 3D 48" just before Xmas and I'm just learning about it now in what you can do. Great fun and worth it. By the way it's the bogs dollox too.
Smiffy
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I bought a 50" Samsung UE50ES5500 two years and absolutely love it.
I wanted a "Smart" TV but didn't want 3D and trying to find one in the size I wanted proved difficult.
This one fits the bill and the picture quality is spot on.
I'm over-run with "Smart" though as my surround sound has it, as does the Now TV box I recently purchased.
I wanted a "Smart" TV but didn't want 3D and trying to find one in the size I wanted proved difficult.
This one fits the bill and the picture quality is spot on.
I'm over-run with "Smart" though as my surround sound has it, as does the Now TV box I recently purchased.
Tongo
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We bought an LG smart tv recently. Tis good but you will probably need to buy an LG Dongle to connect it to the wi-fi. This is not made clear anywhere in the guidebook / literature.
Old Skier
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Many makes come with inbuilt wifi receivers so as you say, check first.
Go to Richer Sounds and speak to them. They wont give you the hard sell and the staff are knowledgeable. Good range of tv's at decent prices. I have an LG through them and the picture is exceptional.
Piece
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What 4k content do you watch/get? Does it upscale HD and SD to 4k???
3565
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I never said i watch 4K, that's its spec I listed, and yes it up scales to ultra HD which is a different viewing experience then normal HD. I think 4K is out this year or next, not sure.
