Best 50" LED TV for Living Room

[HSB]

(Meant Best LED)

Ive seen a few different topics on this but no specific requirements that some folks have listed. I am somewhat lost on all the specs and types available. I do like the Panasonic Viera's due to seeing them in person, this tv will be bought online based on your recommendations.

I am looking to buy immediately due to new house move and here are my requirements.

50" LED (chose LED due to brighter picture) not trying to debate plasma
Primary usage is for Sky TV and odd Blue Ray Movie
Like having Smart options for ease of use and wifi
Budget is 1k
Like the idea of higher frame rate ie 600hz +

Any help is appreciated as I will be clicking on the checkout button in the next 48 hours.

Thanks

HSB

Edited by HSB on Monday 8th July 12:35

[RedLeicester]

In store will get a 5yr warranty IIRC...

I was concerned over brightness issues, but have just bought a 55" Panny plasma and it's holding up extremely well in a very bright room, has exceeded all expectations. The Smart stuff on them is ace too.

[tuffer]

I just switched from a Panny Plasma to a 47 inch Panny LED, can't recall the product code but it was top end. Not overly happy with the picture, it is almost so sharp that it looks fake. Sports in HD are fine but programs such as Banshee and Las Vegas just look weird.

[Lostprophet]

tuffer said:

I just switched from a Panny Plasma to a 47 inch Panny LED, can't recall the product code but it was top end. Not overly happy with the picture, it is almost so sharp that it looks fake. Sports in HD are fine but programs such as Banshee and Las Vegas just look weird.

Sounds like a LCD. They are not that good, apparently.

[RedLeicester]

Lostprophet said:

tuffer said:

I just switched from a Panny Plasma to a 47 inch Panny LED, can't recall the product code but it was top end. Not overly happy with the picture, it is almost so sharp that it looks fake. Sports in HD are fine but programs such as Banshee and Las Vegas just look weird.

Sounds like a LCD. They are not that good, apparently.

All current humanely affordable "LED" tellies are LCD, just with LED back-lighting (expensive ones) or side-lighting (cheap ones).

[anonymous-user]

OP - I had a Samsung LED/LCD in my last house and was very happy with it.

[audidoody]

I've just changed a Pioneer plasma for a Sharp LED (wanted a much bigger screen)

Plasma + blacks, contrast, colour
+ good picture regardless of room lighting
- glass too reflective
- heats room up (not good in summer)
- - needs dark room for best results

LED + matt screen
+runs cooler
- works well in well lit room

Edited by audidoody on Saturday 13th July 11:39

[RedLeicester]

audidoody said:

LED - needs dark room for best results

Which is rather the wrong way around!

[audidoody]

RedLeicester said:

Which is rather the wrong way around!

Oops. You're absolutely right. Brain fade. Corrected.

[HSB]

Ended up buying the new Panasonic Viera 1600hz model, incredible picture and ticked all the boxes for me.