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Title: TV for conservatory
Post by: Shackeng on 28 May 2017, 18:36:21
I am still looking for this, and would like one that has the facility to take ethernet as well as the standard co-ax. I expect to have a Freesat box to connect to it, satellite connection not essential, so a Freeview set is fine. I don't need 4k, I'm 80 and it will be years before we get that on free channels. I refuse to pay for Sky.
Hopefully under £400 and good quality, 32"  to 40".
Suggestions from owners with experience would be helpful.

TIA
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 28 May 2017, 18:42:18
Panasonic will do something suitable within budget :y

Current set is 12 years old, and inspite of the occasional tantrum, still works well. Need to replace it for size reasons as much as anything else as it's bloody mahoosive :D
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Mr Skrunts on 28 May 2017, 19:43:03
Panasonic will do something suitable within budget :y

Current set is 12 years old, and inspite of the occasional tantrum, still works well. Need to replace it for size reasons as much as anything else as it's bloody mahoosive :D

Totally agree, :y Both mine are Panasonaic and have freeview, freesat and coax, plus USB, Etherernat and Blutooth, althougth the Blutooth as only connected once on each TV and never worked since. :-\
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: TheBoy on 29 May 2017, 19:50:08
I reckon Panasonic have hugely lost their way. The actual result is disappointing for the spec IMHO.

If you don't need anything clever from the Smart functionality, Samsung still remains hard to beat.  And given the modest size, easily under budget from the box shifters.  But you'll be stuck with Freeview, not Freesat.
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Terbs on 30 May 2017, 00:38:42
I have an LG 42"...was a cheap price....Smart TV with all the internet stuff, etc on it. Had it a while, and well pleased with it.
Only paid around £200 if that
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Mister Rog on 30 May 2017, 08:40:52

Under £400 should give you a pretty good choice. Much will depend upon whether you prefer to buy a known brand or some obscure name that you've never heard of.

Sound quality will make a big price difference. One of the reasons that TVs are so cheap these days is that they use small crap speakers to keep the weight and the price down and on the assumption that the user will buy a sound bar. So, cheap TV + Soundbar or More Expensive TV without soundbar. Take a walk around Currys/PC World sometimes they have good combination deals. Don't be tempted by a really cheap sound bar, not worth it.

Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Shackeng on 02 June 2017, 19:47:07
I've gone for the cheap option, a 32" Samsung standard TV, and will pick up a cheap Humax off eBay to do all the Smart stuff. Then use an Aztec powerline for internet programmes.  Thanks for input. :y
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: TD on 03 June 2017, 15:26:08
I've gone for the cheap option, a 32" Samsung standard TV, and will pick up a cheap Humax off eBay to do all the Smart stuff. Then use an Aztec powerline for internet programmes.  Thanks for input. :y

Have a looksee here

https://www.humaxdirect.co.uk/refurbished.html

 :)
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Shackeng on 03 June 2017, 17:46:32
Thanks Dave, I also get these alerts from Humax, and spotted this yesterday. I've got bids in on a couple so will see.

Cheers :y
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: biggriffin on 03 June 2017, 17:52:23
What about these.  ;D  ;D

https://www.google.es/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=http://www.bangkok.com/nightlife-ladyboy-shows/&ved=0ahUKEwiR-JOjkaLUAhVCxxQKHbm7CVMQFgg_MAs&usg=AFQjCNHo69kwtTmVdpFhMVt3IUfm7mkF7g
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 03 June 2017, 18:07:12
You get Lord Opti all over excited if you keep posting stuff like that, and it's not good for him at his age!  :o  :D  ;D
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Migv6 le Frog Fan on 03 June 2017, 23:00:30
Got a 40" Panasonic here, had it about a year. Excellent picture and I believe all the features you mention. Iirc it came from Sainsburys and cost around £350.
Title: Re: TV for conservatory
Post by: Shackeng on 04 June 2017, 09:18:37
I've now bought the cheap £189 32" Samsung as described above. Thanks all. :y