looking at getting a new tv....

[K7ERG]

Norrowed it down to a samsung UE40ES5500 £449 and LG 42SL575T £429 both smart tvs
I am looking for pros /cons of each.

Suggestions of other models welcome. Between 400-500.

[benntenn67]

I can recommend Ferguson televisions, they look smart

[Duffelcoat]

I would recommend LED for normal TV, plasma for home theatre TV, but most importantly get a decent (1000w) surround sound system as it transforms movies...

LG do a very nice 3D smart TV LED 47" for £650, which might be worth pushing the boat out for

Don't go for the sound bar options that the shops peddle...

[K7ERG]

I had a Ferguson tv like that. My dad told me he made it when I was young. My surname is Ferguson lol
My max budget is 500.

LG has build in WiFi the Samsung requires a dongle.

Any other things to look out for?

[audinut]

i have sworn by LG stuff for years

[K7ERG]

My current tv is Samsung. No issues.

[rynaqui]

As far as monitors go, my LGs have also been pretty good.

[gripper]

My current tv is Samsung. No issues.

Same here Mines around 8 months old LED backlight, Smart etc
My only gripe is on my model (sub £500,40") you do not get proper full Internet access to surf but silly apps !
Wish I had found this out before spending a further £50 for the dongle

[driftin jo]

Same here Mines around 8 months old LED backlight, Smart etc
My only gripe is on my model (sub £500,40") you do not get proper full Internet access to surf but silly apps !
Wish I had found this out before spending a further £50 for the dongle

root it

[Henkjan]

..., but most importantly get a decent (1000w) surround sound system as it transforms movies......

second that, but not only for movies, but everything that has sound with it, 99% of the speakers in flat TVs are crap. so keep some of the budget for a decent set of speakers. btw: there is no relation what so ever between sound quality and the power rating the marketing department puts on the box if you want to keep the budget low, start with a Logitech 2.1 PC set (e.g. the Z313, a mate just bought these, of course no B&W SQ, but a hard to beat price/performance ratio)

[K7ERG]

I have Sony surround sound system.

As I said which would you buy???

[K7ERG]

LG 42sl570t is in john lewis for £450 but requires a dongle. 5 year
Guarantee

LG 42sl575t is in currys for £430 but doesn't require dongle. WiFi built in. Usual gaurantee.

The Samsung is 40" and requires a dongle but is in both john lewis and currys.

Looking at getting one tomorrow but still not decided. John lewis is a 120mile round trip. Currys is 5mins.

Tech people what would you buy?

[bertman]

I would personally go for a samsung.I have a UE55D7000 and it is the dogs danglies tbh.It has a few gripes like a bit of torch lighting in the corners,but in HD it is superb.I did loads of research online before I bought mine,looking at loads of reviews.Tech-rader is a good site to get an idea of what to buy.All modern tellys have issues is some shape or form.It is best to avoid forums discussing the pros and cons of each tv because it will do your head in.I am sure both your choices wont dissapoint they are all pretty good nowadays.
I would buy from john lewis because unlike some other retailers their customer service is very good,just in the unlikey event something goes wrong.

[K7ERG]

Well I have now £1000 to get a new tv led smart

Looking at 46" +

What do you tech guys recommend?

[5cylinderman]

IMHO get a TV with a remote control. It saves sending the missus over to it every time the adds come on. This increases the opportunity during the adds for some nookie, especially if you're watching ITV.