is a tv a tv... or are there TEEVEEs?!?

[Lurch the stalker]

I remember as a lightie having a telefunken like your first pic. It used to slowly loose its tune and one of us had to get up quickly and push the fine tune button for a second or two and then carry on watching.

You just made me think of those *** old bunny ears that you had to fiddle with for hours. You'd get a perfect image, until you let go of the little buggers.

[Lurch the stalker]

Well.... I'm not using any the moment  (have never used /watched a smart tv)

My Apple tv's plugged in but I haven't used NF or anything else yet..

But I'd like the facility there if I ever do want it.

I've been going what's been advised here, narrowing down what I'd like and I'm see what deals happen next Friday.

I'll be away , So my purchase will have to be online.

So far I'm looking at these two

 

in no order of preference 

 

https://www.takealot.com/samsung-55-inch-h6400-series-6-smart-full-hd-3d-tv/PLID32848042?gclid=CjwKCAiAxarQBRAmEiwA6YcGKAdJyLayrm5hx5ZBsAzlavd6RHln_HxNYlZEZGvBjhrpSUwcRYF81BoCNIIQAvD_BwE

 

https://www.takealot.com/samsung-55-uhd-flat-led-smart-tv/PLID45213939?gclid=CjwKCAiAxarQBRAmEiwA6YcGKDg8rbBq-t089Q7i6rGX9TSSZDCZk0svprLqtanjLaN2orgaIzoIJxoCyVcQAvD_BwE

If it was my money, I'd take the second one, here's why.

 

I don't care about the 3D or Smart View on the first one.

I'd want the higher resolution supported by the second. (3840 x 2160 on the second vs 1920 x 1080 on the first)

[l4y3rcake]

If it was my money, I'd take the second one, here's why.

 

I don't care about the 3D or Smart View on the first one.

I'd want the higher resolution supported by the second. (3840 x 2160 on the second vs 1920 x 1080 on the first)

Plus 1

 

3D was a gimmick to sell more TV's. Take the second one.

[L.T.G]

  (3840 x 2160  )

So if there's a good deal on a 65" with a res like this, you'd recommend that then?

[Escapee..]

So if there's a good deal on a 65" with a res like this, you'd recommend that then?

 

https://www.takealot.com/hisense-65-smart-led-uhd-tv/PLID46719178

[L.T.G]

https://www.takealot.com/hisense-65-smart-led-uhd-tv/PLID46719178

  Was literally just looking at this too

Thanks 

Hisense also offer a 4 year service guarantee as opposed to Samsung's 2 year. from Makro

3 years from Takealot

Edited November 15, 2017 by L.T.G

[Flemish Lion]

I bought my parents the below 49" 7350 Samsung TV for R9.999

 

https://www.takealot.com/samsung-49-uhd-curved-led-tv/PLID41685088

 

Note that shops will try and clear old stock - I would no longer consider the Samsung 6 series.

[L.T.G]

I bought my parents the below 49" 7350 Samsung TV for R9.999

 

https://www.takealot.com/samsung-49-uhd-curved-led-tv/PLID41685088

 

Note that shops will try and clear old stock - I would no longer consider the Samsung 6 series.

Thanks.

not keen on a curve though

[Escapee..]

  Was literally just looking at this too

Thanks 

Hisense also offer a 4 year service guarantee as opposed to Samsung's 2 year. from Makro

3 years from Takealot

 

Go and have a look at Tafelberg, they sell Hisense and they will match any price. 

 

I bought from the one in Alberton and got great service from them.

 

ROODEPOORT - GAUTENG

Contact Details

TEL: 011 475 1515

FAX: 011 475 0618

EMAIL: roodepoort@tafelberg.co.za

ADDRESS: Shop 3, Hillfox Value Centre c/o Hendrick Potgieter Road & Albert Street, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, 1709

[LazyTrailRider]

I'm an AV-phile and can say *lots* about this, but unfortunately I don't have time (sorry).

 

Single point of advice: Refresh rate trumps resolution every single time.

[L.T.G]

 

Go and have a look at Tafelberg, they sell Hisense and they will match any price. 

 

I bought from the one in Alberton and got great service from them.

 

ROODEPOORT - GAUTENG

Contact Details

TEL: 011 475 1515

FAX: 011 475 0618

EMAIL: roodepoort@tafelberg.co.za

ADDRESS: Shop 3, Hillfox Value Centre c/o Hendrick Potgieter Road & Albert Street, Weltevreden Park, Roodepoort, 1709

 

Thanks Escapee

[L.T.G]

I'm an AV-phile and can say *lots* about this, but unfortunately I don't have time (sorry).

 

Single point of advice: Refresh rate trumps resolution every single time.

I've been through some of the specs, I'm missing this.

What should I be looking for?

A refresh rate of not less than.......?

[LazyTrailRider]

I've been through some of the specs, I'm missing this.

What should I be looking for?

A refresh rate of not less than.......?

 

http://www.rtings.com/tv/learn/fake-refresh-rates-samsung-clear-motion-rate-vs-sony-motionflow-vs-lg-trumotion

 

Look for an actual panel refresh rate of at least 100Hz. The difference between a 50Hz and 100Hz picture is astounding.

[michaelbiker]

Check out Dion Wired. They seem to have the best prices at the moment and are willing to price match. 

 

As to the TV, it's so confusing. I am in a similar boat with a similar budget and leaning towards one of last year's ULED Samsung 65" TVs for around R23k from Dion.

[Tuxstir]

for the best contrast.. Go LG OLED, basically the black is black, and not black with a light behind it..like every other TV.

[Long Wheel Base]

 

I have been lazily looking for a year or so now(those lightning strikes seem to be getting closer to my house ) and because I have a sound system that isn't suited to a curved tv I would need to go for flat.

But those Hisense TVs seem very good value and for the size I am looking at its hard to spot any difference between the more expensive big brothers from samsung, lg and sony.

So this was 3 years ago and it never materialized but on Saturday my TV decided to pass away(RIP 8 y/o LED FHD). It was a Sony Bravia. Once it died, it was giving 5 red flashing lights at the bottom so googled that and Sony have red flashing lights as error codes. Mine meant a few things, non of which could be fixed by me. A tv guy came and picked it up on Monday and confirmed what one of the options I found online being the T-con board. Have no idea what that does but he quoted my R2530 for repair. Told him to bring it back. Would rather pay a bit extra and get a new tv. So my problem is, I am currently on a drastically reduced salary so as much as I would love to go and drop 10k plus on a tv, I can not justify it right now. I am borrowing a spare tv from my folks but it's from my Dads home gym and he uses it almost daily so although he said I can keep it as long as I need, I don't want to keep it for ever. My dead tv was a 40" and I would prefer not to go smaller. I reckon I can probably find at least 5k in the tight budget, maybe a little more if I am lucky.

Now My question is, are the "smaller" brands a waste of money or are these things all the same inside? 

I have already looked at a few retail stores and I see Hisense offer a 4 year Guarantee whereas other seems to be 2. I also saw a diamond for cheap but it only has 1 HDMI port and I need at least 2, so that ruled one like that out. I also need the fibre optic port for my sound bar. I get a 15% discount at Makro so that needs to be taken into account.

It doesn't need to be smart but sport needs to look good on it!!!!!!

Any advice................

TIA