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rovertiger said:
I'm looking to get a 32" tv for my bedroom to plug into my laptop and play films, youtube etc. I have a screen now that's on it's last legs which I use but without an exterior aerial. I'm not interested in freeview or any other such thing that i'd need an aerial for.
Any suggestions from you tech savvy people on here?
I'm not tech savvy so please keep it idiot proof (no TwoWrights :emoticon-0145-shake)
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If you are wanting it for watching YouTube etc then just get a smart TV with YouTube, Amazon prime and Netflix etc already on it...no need to hook up laptop then :)

Pop into richer sounds, they will point you in the right direction
 
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Newlandcasual2 said:
Seconded on LG Oleds, i've being watching on Oled technology since Lg's E6 series, best technology out there right now for tv's and the 4k stuff in hdr or dolby vision in partricular looks stunning, even sd looks better and impressive on a bigger screen and as you indicated very user friendly.

As for these Sky Glass screens from reviews i've seen the picture quality from them isn't all that good, can only think they'd be usefull for thoose rare occasions a dish couldn't be used.
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Ive not seen another make come close to the pic quality of LG unless it's a much much higher spec TV. Like for like they are the best imo! Plus set up and layout is so easy to use. Really love the magic remote on mine
 
Howdentiger2 said:
I swear by* my LG OLED. Football looks great on it, all the 4k platforms looks fantastic and it has everything app wise on it that I will ever need, so I personally don't see the attraction of Sky Glass
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I swore at ours, it had burn in on the screen caused by the yellow 'back button' on Teletext, which I used to view every day. Richer Sounds told me it wasn't covered under their extended guarantee and quoted a figure of around £1000 for a new panel, get ****ed! A Google search revealed it''s a common fault with OLED, especially with channels that display their logo on the screen. I called LG and they said as a one off they'd replace it for £200, so I went for that and they came and did the job. That was in February and I've had no invoice for it as of yet. Not much of a tv where you're limited to what you can watch without a fault developing.
 
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Not sure I see the point of Sky Glass really. I know satellite reception can be affected by bad weather sometimes, but equally internet can go down too. It isn't any cheaper, you have to buy the Sky subscription as well as the tv set. Might just as well buy the tv you really want and use Sky conventionally.
 
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TwoWrights said:
I swore at ours, it had burn in on the screen caused by the yellow 'back button' on Teletext, which I used to view every day. Richer Sounds told me it wasn't covered under their extended guarantee and quoted a figure of around £1000 for a new panel, get ****ed! A Google search revealed it''s a common fault with OLED, especially with channels that display their logo on the screen. I called LG and they said as a one off they'd replace it for £200, so I went for that and they came and did the job. That was in February and I've had no invoice for it as of yet. Not much of a tv where you're limited to what you can watch without a fault developing.
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Interesting

I was going to get LG OLED (and still might) but I had read that when doing some research
 
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Plum said:
Not sure I see the point of Sky Glass really. I know satellite reception can be affected by bad weather sometimes, but equally internet can go down too. It isn't any cheaper, you have to buy the Sky subscription as well as the tv set. Might just as well buy the tv you really want and use Sky conventionally.
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if you use sky via internet, might as well get an iptv for far cheaper ;)

whole point of tv is that satelite tv is faster and less delayed
 
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dennisboothstash said:
Interesting

I was going to get LG OLED (and still might) but I had read that when doing some research
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You can find bad reviews on any make online. I've had a number of LGs and so have friends and family and I've never known an issue. I wouldn't worry to much about it and just go for the TV/set up that suits you and your needs the best and you find easiest to use.

I'd suggest going to either Curry's or richer sounds and playing with as many as you can. Then looking as some of the cashback sites like Quidco and finding the best deal for whichever TV you want :)
 
Howdentiger2 said:
You can find bad reviews on any make online. I've had a number of LGs and so have friends and family and I've never known an issue. I wouldn't worry to much about it and just go for the TV/set up that suits you and your needs the best and you find easiest to use.

I'd suggest going to either Curry's or richer sounds and playing with as many as you can. Then looking as some of the cashback sites like Quidco and finding the best deal for whichever TV you want :)
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One reason why shops and High Streets are disappearing....
 
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Howdentiger2 said:
Very good point, I should have really pointed out that richer sounds matched the deal I found online for mine via Quidco.
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I think lots of shops try and do that these days. I think it's also the case that the internet isn't always cheaper, especially Amazon!
 
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Howdentiger2 said:
You can find bad reviews on any make online. I've had a number of LGs and so have friends and family and I've never known an issue. I wouldn't worry to much about it and just go for the TV/set up that suits you and your needs the best and you find easiest to use.

I'd suggest going to either Curry's or richer sounds and playing with as many as you can. Then looking as some of the cashback sites like Quidco and finding the best deal for whichever TV you want :)
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I'm already using LG, just not OLED

Waiting for now anyway as the surround sound I want is out if stock and taking months to come in (worldwide lack of chips or summat)
 
Howdentiger2 said:
You can find bad reviews on any make online. I've had a number of LGs and so have friends and family and I've never known an issue. I wouldn't worry to much about it and just go for the TV/set up that suits you and your needs the best and you find easiest to use.

I'd suggest going to either Curry's or richer sounds and playing with as many as you can. Then looking as some of the cashback sites like Quidco and finding the best deal for whichever TV you want :)
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Howdentiger2 said:
Very good point, I should have really pointed out that richer sounds matched the deal I found online for mine via Quidco.
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Howdentiger2 said:
I might be a little stuck in my ways but I always prefer to buy something substantial face to face as opposed to over the internet.
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If I may be a bit blunt, that's a ****s trick. Of course it's going to cost more in a real shop, they have higher costs for workers, rent and rates etc. When all the real shops have gone there will be no one to go and ask for technical help.
 
balkan tiger said:
If I may be a bit blunt, that's a ****s trick. Of course it's going to cost more in a real shop, they have higher costs for workers, rent and rates etc. When all the real shops have gone there will be no one to go and ask for technical help.
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That's your opinion and your entitled to it, if it was £50 let's say, I really wouldn't mind. But it was a touch under £300 difference in the end and I'd rather that be I'm my pocket.... If that makes me a **** then hey ho
 
Anybody gaming shouldn't be playing on a TV, you should be on a monitor, regardless of PC or console.

In terms of TV, Samsung do some great models that won't break the bank. Sony are alright too.
 
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