Reply to: Just bought a 3d Smart TV

[wim121]

I bought a Samsung smart TV for Mr P about 6 months ago - all singing all dancing, 3d glasses etc blue ray player and a really nice chrome stand that hides all the cables and has a shelf for the blu ray player and sky box.

Lucky Mr.P!

I'd setlle just for a gourmet meal that I didnt have to cook, nevermind a partner encouraging my TV sloth!

Picture's very good; what you'd expect from a Panasonic really.

Hopefully, with it being a panasonic, it will also last a while as well.

We have an inglenook fireplace in our lounge which never gets used. Missus wants me to block it up and wall hang a telly there.

We have a gas fire but it really is old so doesnt pump out much heat. I want to hang the TV above that but Ive heard that hanging them above fires kills them?

(Dont suppose it's an issue if you plan to block it up, but why does Mrs.P want it blocked up? They're lovely fireplaces!)

Problem is, it will have to be at least 100 inches to fill that space. Not sure if you can get tellies that big and even if you can it'll cost me a small fortune.

Have you though about projectors?

You can get a decent new one with high lumens, HD and various inputs for £200-£500, then a projector screen for under £100.

Far cheaper and better route IMHO.

[Pogle]

I bought a Samsung smart TV for Mr P about 6 months ago - all singing all dancing, 3d glasses etc blue ray player and a really nice chrome stand that hides all the cables and has a shelf for the blu ray player and sky box.
( I HATE trailing cables)
He loves it. We had a dalliance with LoveFilm, but have canceled that and signed up for NetFlix (?) instead.
I have to admit the HD picture quality is really good and all the internetage stuff keeps him very happy.

It came with a free remote which looks like a mobile phone, as well as the usual style of remote. I don't think its very well designed and we never use it.
I have a Samsung galaxy S2 and have an app called swipeit that I can use to push pictures off my phone screen on to the TV, which is rather fun.

- We still haven't used the 3D glasses yet though

[Pondlife]

Your missus will let you hang a 100 inch TV in your lounge?
Hang on to her, you'll soon be crowned king & queen of the chavs!

FTFY

[SantaClaus]

Picture's very good; what you'd expect from a Panasonic really.



We have an inglenook fireplace in our lounge which never gets used. Missus wants me to block it up and wall hang a telly there.

Problem is, it will have to be at least 100 inches to fill that space. Not sure if you can get tellies that big and even if you can it'll cost me a small fortune.

Your missus will let you hang a 100 inch TV in your lounge?
Hang on to her, you've got a rare catch!

[ChimpMaster]

Picture's very good; what you'd expect from a Panasonic really.



We have an inglenook fireplace in our lounge which never gets used. Missus wants me to block it up and wall hang a telly there.

Problem is, it will have to be at least 100 inches to fill that space. Not sure if you can get tellies that big and even if you can it'll cost me a small fortune.

Now really, that's the width of your lounge isn't it?

[pacharan]

Wow that is a great deal, well done on that one! Is it a good picture?

Picture's very good; what you'd expect from a Panasonic really.

Only reason we really went for above 40" is because eventually we'll wall hang it and in our lounge, anything less than 40" might look a bit out of place.

We have an inglenook fireplace in our lounge which never gets used. Missus wants me to block it up and wall hang a telly there.

Problem is, it will have to be at least 100 inches to fill that space. Not sure if you can get tellies that big and even if you can it'll cost me a small fortune.

[wim121]

Ohh the Pacharan/Wim love just gets stronger and stronger!!!

You're just jealous

Wim, I got a really nice 32" Panasonic for 180 quid. 100 quid off. Limited supply only. Always see these sorts of deals on ukhotdeals.com

Wow that is a great deal, well done on that one! Is it a good picture?

When we first looked at TV's, we saw a UMC crappy brand 32" LCD for £200 (cheapest 32" in the shops), but the picture on it really was appalling.

To be honest, I never even looked at hotdeals (used to use the site, but I dont know if it's just me, but the deals dont seem to be as good nowadays?).

Only reason we really went for above 40" is because eventually we'll wall hang it and in our lounge, anything less than 40" might look a bit out of place.

[ChimpMaster]

I got my 59" 3D Sammy (plasma) from JL recently, at a great price match and 5 year warranty thrown in for good measure.

Awesome TV. The 3D is a bit of a gimmick but it's fun for a while and the kids love it. Haven't tried 3D gaming yet.

The best part is connecting it up to my AVR and Kefs. I sit about 4 metres from the screen so the overall effect is mindblowing.

Good for gaming too, again you feel totally immersed with the big screen and surround sound.

BTW active is better than passive as the PQ is better due to far less loss of HD transmission into 3D. Active is also the more prevalent technology being used by manufacturers.

[bobspud]

New toy! New toy!

Popped out quickly yesterday to buy a Himax Freeview box & 3 hours later - bought a six thousand series Samsung 3d Smart TV, Blu Ray, two freeview players, 4 pairs 3d glasses, wireless dongle, power pack set & some other bits & pieces. Yes aware there are two more models above it but thought i'd start easy.

46'' screen. Plugged my wireless dongle in to it. Connected to my home network. PC shared, now streaming videos in 46'' High Definition.

Can pull up Youtube & browse the internet + lots of apps (CUK is on the Telly! ) and the missus has taken the kids out for the day.

Gonna watch a 3d movies & have a pot noodle for lunch.

Sweet.

John lewis would have price matched you the 8000 55" down to about the same price as the 46"

[northernladuk]

Wim, I got a really nice 32" Panasonic for 180 quid. 100 quid off. Limited supply only. Always see these sorts of deals on ukhotdeals.com

Ohh the Pacharan/Wim love just gets stronger and stronger!!!

[pacharan]

Very nice. How much did that cost?

I had to get a new TV a couple weeks back as my really old 21" crt died. Looked at 32" upwards, from £200 upwards, but they were all really poor image quality.

It came down to two choices, a plasma 43" at £330 with excellent image quality and usb pvr, but nothing special, or for £399 a 3d passive lcd 42" (surprisingly good image for lcd) with loads of connections on the back.

Is yours passive or active 3d MF? We tried active instore (£449 plasma), but really didnt like it, passive was far less annoying on the eyes.


Got a couple of 3d things that we've tried out, but now to get more and also see how well 3d streams through a dedicated streamer that we already have.

Wim, I got a really nice 32" Panasonic for 180 quid. 100 quid off. Limited supply only. Always see these sorts of deals on ukhotdeals.com

[eek]

What's 3D porn like?

The money shot stings.

[MarillionFan]

What's 3D porn like?

Almost had my eye out.

[TimberWolf]

What's 3D porn like?

[Iron Condor]

I have the samsung 55 inch 3d tv. Have to say i wasnt too impressed with user interface on the smart tv.

But im really waiting for the new 36 or 42inch apple tv for the bedroom. rumour is its coming out sometime this year.