55 inch TV with Freesat and separate plug in DVD player

55 inch TV with Freesat and separate plug in DVD player

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oblio

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Thursday 6th September 2018
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Hi

We have recently moved into a bungalow with a huge lounge so want to get a larger TV. These 2 are in our price range but could someone help me identify what the difference is between them aside from 50 quid? (I am really not up on this stuff).

http://www.argos.co.uk/product/8193524

https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/tv-and-home-entertai...

Alternatively if any of you folks could recommend any good alternatives in this price range, I'd be grateful.

Secondly we want to get a small DVD player to occasionally use with the TV. Would I be right in assuming that this wouldn't be an issue for us to just plug one in and play DVDs?

Cheers smile

oblio

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Friday 7th September 2018
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Thanks

That throws another one in the mix.

Can anyone explain what the difference in numbers is within the TV part number?

The two I linked to have 6400 and 6470 in them. The suggestion above has 6750 in its model number.

Do these numbers signify anything?

Thanks confused

oblio

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Friday 7th September 2018
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B17NNS said:
Definitely buy a blu-ray player rather than a DVD player.

Re. model numbers look them up on LG's website and compare the specs.

But more importantly go and take a look at them in store and try to see some content you are likely to watch rather than the snazzy 4K demo content.

Richer Sounds are nice people to deal with and offer excellent long warranties so they'd be my first choice to buy from.
Thanks.

I had a look at the website but can't fathom any differences tbh...

We don't own a single Blu-ray we only have DVDs!

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oblio

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Friday 7th September 2018
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Thanks

tbh I'm looking at around 600 quid on a TV and 30 quid on a cheap DVD player. We don't buy any DVDs to keep any more (and that includes Blu Ray) but have a number of old DVDs and videos I transferred to DVD, which we may want to play in the future...

I'd still like to try and understand the LG part numbers though before I buy a new TV next week!

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oblio

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Friday 7th September 2018
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Thanks for that - that helps.

I have never looked at big TVs like this before so want to make the best choice I can before buying.

Much appreciated smile

oblio

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Saturday 8th September 2018
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Thanks for all your help folks

I went with the LG 55UK6400PLF from Richer Sounds in the end with the 6 year guarantee.

Once it arrives I'll pop into Currys and pick up a small, cheap DVD player to go with it.

Cheers smile

oblio

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Sunday 9th September 2018
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OK thanks boys

I'll bow to your better judgement and get one smile

Cheers again thumbup

oblio

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Sunday 9th September 2018
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B17NNS said:
Good man. And whilst your at it please buy at least one Blu-ray disc. I'd recommend 'Gravity'. Picture will blow your mind if your used to DVD.

If you use streaming services (Netflix or Amazon Prime) might be worth checking/upgrading your broadband connection. 25Mb will get you 4K HDR via streaming.

Edited by B17NNS on Sunday 9th September 17:42
We have no chance on the broadband as where we are we are lucky to get it all! (very rural west Wales)...mind you I don't subscribe to any streaming anyway!

Cheers smile