Looking for a new TV

[chris_uk]

Last week my nice Toshiba 40" Picture frame TV decided to get a line three inches from the left hand side. After speaking to toshiba they have said "known problem. contact place you purchased from for a refund" Awesome. I am now getting a full refund on my two year old TV from Dabs.

I do now need to get a new TV. I am after something that has a very small surround. The Toshiba although it was a 40" screen fitted into the same space as a 37" screen due to the small surround.

Any suggestions, I need to get it ordered as the broken one is being picked up on Friday.

Thanks

Chris

[nephilim]

I would suggest an LG or Samsung tv, got Samsung in my front room and have had for 4 years, works a treat compared to my brothers Sony and my mums toshiba, both of which broke within 24 months. I got an LG from CPLtd a few years ago and its been solid as a rock for gaming, pc and tv.

[Marci]

Can't go far wrong with an LG50PK350...

[bossman]

@chris_uk:

SNAP!!

I too am looking for roughly a 40" or 42" either LCD, Plasma or LED which has wireless connectivity and freeview built in, usb, hdmi connections also a must and if no wireless available an RJ45 socket for network connectivity.

It must have a decent fast play engine and good black colours along with a decent sound output.

There! that's not much to ask for is it?

Anyone got any advice as to which models to look at before making a choice?

[chris_uk]

Can't go far wrong with an LG50PK350...

I got shot when I ordered the 40" TV and PS3! I was surprised at how cheap it was from Richer Sounds

[CPLTD]

Last week my nice Toshiba 40" Picture frame TV decided to get a line three inches from the left hand side.

Which model was it as I have one and now I am worried? The picture has always been excellent, however it is the actual tv sound that lets it down for me. Surround sound soon sorted that though!

Chris

[witch]

@chris_uk:

SNAP!!

I too am looking for roughly a 40" or 42" either LCD, Plasma or LED which has wireless connectivity and freeview built in, usb, hdmi connections also a must and if no wireless available an RJ45 socket for network connectivity.

It must have a decent fast play engine and good black colours along with a decent sound output.

There! that's not much to ask for is it?

Anyone got any advice as to which models to look at before making a choice?

AFAIK my Samsung has got all this but I can't think of the model offhand - it is only a couple of months old - bought from Comet..

[SYNACK]

Get something with a network port and if you want to play any normal formats though it avoid sony. I've put in 3 Samsung's to various places including my own and all of them are working great.

[chris_uk]

Which model was it as I have one and now I am worried? The picture has always been excellent, however it is the actual tv sound that lets it down for me. Surround sound soon sorted that though!

Chris

Manufacturer : TOSHIBA
Product : 40" Picture Frame LCD
Model: 40xf355db

Toshiba 40XF355D - 40" Widescreen Pictureframe 1080P: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics

I was very happy with the TV as well, also found the sound abit annoying. But had a 5.1 surround sound system plugged in.... Well I had, it was until my son peed in it

[somabc]

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[chris_uk]

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Any suggestions on a good model number? My old one is being picked up on Friday so need to get one ordered and delivered!

[Marci]

LG42LE4500 (LED), or LG42LD690 (LCD)

[bondbill2k2]

Id always opt for samasung, all tv's in my house are aparnt from a 22" LG in my little brothers room. Not sure on my model but it has a couple of USB ports,a red tint to the screen surround and touch sensative front buttons. Its also Very loud for built in speakers I never have it above 18 and thats less then quarter of its max volume!

[john]

Another vote for Samsungs here love them wouldn't have anything but them

[plexer]

I assume that people saying led are only referring to led backlit tv's?

Ben