Smart TV

[e21Mark]

Am I right in thinking that a smart TV can connect to my wireless router or BT box thing wirelessly?

If so, what's the best sub £400 model available?

If the BT box has to be connected via a cable, is there actually any real benefit to having the smart functions, or is it just a gimmick?

Thanks in advance.

[Prolex-UK]

Yes to wireless connectivity . Great thing to own we have a Samsung and love it

[king arthur]

Not necessarily wireless. Mine is connected via a 5m Ethernet cable, the wireless dongle was stupidly expensive.

[Bebee]

Yes, my Samsung is wireless, I have a Toshiba in another room but I regret buying it and not another Samsung. Every time I turn the Tosh off it loses all the TV guide info, so you have to wait while it loads when I turn it on, the Samsung however keeps the guide info regardless and is instant when turned back on.

[sprouting]

I've been looking at new tv's recently. Quite tempted buy this one

http://www.argos.co.uk/static/Product/partNumber/2...

They had the same model in the hospital i had to visit recently and it was a very good picture.

They do a 47 inch model for £399.

[FurryExocet]

I have a Samsung one and a Toshiba and the Sammy is so much better. The WiFi is built in for a start and the software is 10 times faster

[village idiot]

samsung... all you need plus more.

[boyse7en]

Another vote for Samsung.

I think the Panasonic I looked at had better quality picture and sound, but the Samsung has wireless built in, and is the only brand to be able to get iPlayer, 4OD, demand5 and ITVplayer

[geeks]

Have a 50" Bush Smart TV. Don't have freeview so cant comment on EPG stuff but I can say the interface is a little clunky but perfectly functional, does Netflix, iPlayer, ITV Player, Deezer, Web browser works great with a keyboard and mouse for basic bits, also does dlna media sources for video/pics/music from the NAS. Has in built wifi but I have it on a LAN cable as its 2ft from my switch!

[e21Mark]

Thanks guys. Ended up with a Panasonic AS500 @ £349.99