I Need A New Telly

[Biccylova]

What is a good make to go for these days? My old one is a 42in panasonic and has been good, but its time for something more modern and bigger.

[pansypotter]

Ive got a Samsung and its nearly 10 years old, my previous tv was an LG and died just outside of the years guarantee !!!!

[ummmm]

I had an LG too and it also died. Had sound but no picture.

[Baldric]

We have a couple of 50" Panasonic Vieras, both pushing 10 years old and as good as the day we bought them.

[Hopkirk]

Samsung and Panasonic are considered by many to be among the best.

[dunnitall]

Have to say Panasonic after having this one for over ten yrs and ....shhhh ....still going. Depends what you want, ours has to have headphone socket with choice of headphones and or sound on set. Cannot fault it... I hope it didn't hear me....but it's brill. Will loathe the time it comes to look for another...

[gingejbee]

The very latest Which? (March) has a huge test on TVs....most of the Best Buys are Samsung and LG....with the odd Sony and Panasonic also. Avoid bargain-priced unknown names available in supermarkets (if you want anything decent)- usually a waste of money.

[gingejbee]

...should say that Panasonic TVs are not nearly as good as they were 10 years ago, apparently....

[dunnitall]

Ginge....we bought at Asda for a second TV a Polaroid tv....for another room. It's lovely for. Second set...beautiful picture cannot fault it, it's down to choice and at least Asda will refund or change set in the first year....for no extra cost.

[sunny-dave]

If you can afford an OLED TV then go and have a look at some in a shop who will demonstrate them properly (like Richer Sounds - not Currys) - once you've seen the quality of the picture you'll never be happy with anything else - so bright and clear and detailed.

https://www.richersounds.com/tv-projectors/tv-projectors-label/oled-tvs.html?screen_technology=1452

[JF85]

I won't buy LG again. My TV is fine at 18 months, but the buttons on the remote are failing at a rate of one a month - three so far.

[Old_Geezer]

Didn't break the old one watching the match, did you ?

[sunny-dave]

This is probably the best non-OLED TV around at the moment :

https://www.richersounds.com/sony-kd49xf9005bu.html

Also available as a 55" for £50 more.

[gingejbee]

dunnitall...yes, but not "a good make to go for these days" and not in the same league as Samsung and LG.

https://www.techradar.com/uk/news/should-i-buy-a-polaroid-tv

[dunnitall]

Ginge you are right I wouldn't buy over Panasonic.... But for a second tv we find it's good and picture quality brilliant. Just adding my experience to the mix mate !

[Biccylova]

Many thanks to you all. That's helped a lot as usual.

[CrapAtCryptics]

My old LG Plasma is still going strong with its new owner at 12 years plus - the new LG smart one has all kinds of toys and lets me wirelessly project my laptop to the TV.

[Calicogirl]

I've got all Panasnic and Samsung and partner has all Sony barring one really old Panasonic that must have come out of the ark, so on that basis gotta be Panasonic really, although the Sonys are lovely :) x

[slinky.kate]

I would say Samsung,had it for 12 years and only had to renew it because of fire damage.i got a jvc to replace it but I must say I miss the Samsung.

[SparklyKid]

Our Tesco (technico) from Tesco 12 years ago. 32 " still perfect.

[Dodger666]

I have an 11 year old 40" Samsung Smart TV still going strong.