I am thinking that maybe it is time for a new TV. Currently I have a 30inch LCD TV, but no HDMI, s-vid or component inputs - just 2 x scart and one DVI socket around the back. it was a Lidl special about 6 years ago, and has stood up to the test of time quite well.

Although I fancy something a bit bigger and going HD too. I currently use Sky (free), so I fancy a TV with built in Freeview HD so then I can have the best of both free worlds, and I could possibly get a FoxSat HD box at a later date.

I have just been having a quick look on RicherSounds and I have found these two:

http://www.richersounds.com/product/led-tv/lg/37le4900/lg-37le4900

http://www.richersounds.com/product/lcd-tv/lg/37le5900/lg-37le5900

What are the real differences between LED and LCD? I thought it was just the backlighting source? LED tended to less deep, so thus smaller tinnier sounding speakers?

Thanks

LED tended to less deep, so thus smaller tinnier sounding speakers?

I've not looked at the different screen specs but as you'll have the option to use HD audio (via an amp) then why worry about how good the TV audio is as neither set will be able to output to it's full potential via the onboard speakers?

Go to amazon and look at the Sony models. Some cracking deals at minute as there is £100 cashback on the 40inch models and £50 on the 32inch models. They come with freeview hd and 4hdmi sockets.

Just got one sorted for a friend and was £326 after cashback for the 40inch model. 40cx523 I think is the model number.

Essentially led is an lcd lit by leds! Just makes the set a bit slimmer which is of no advantage unless you are walk mounting.

I've had my 40inch Sony since xmas and love it and my parents have since bought one. Most also come with internet tv now too which is useful for Iplayer and YouTube.

Nice pointer... I shall go check Amazon, I like the cash back offer idea from Sony.

And yes I could use my amp, and would do for films and things, got for general day run of the mill TV, then I hope the TV speakers would be up to the job....

Edited 22 October, 201114 yr by mbames

No problem - also cheaper than the LG from RS:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL32CX523BU-Widescreen-Internet-Freeview/dp/B004S9DY4I/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1319308353&sr=8-1

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Sony-KDL40CX523BU-Widescreen-Internet-Freeview/dp/B00504DVY8/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1319308353&sr=8-3

Just bought a SONY KDL-NX713 (Last years model) from Comet for £699 (or £799 with Sony BDP480 Current model Blue Ray player).

Nothng short of stunning!

Did loads of research before we spent our hard earned which meant visiting all the high street retailers and taking a couple of DVD.s we were familiar with as well as just checking the Freeview playback etc

Extremly slim and because of the Monolithic design (no frame just one sheet of glass to clean) looks quite a bit smaller than your average 40 incher!

Was £1600 6 months ago!

Got Freeview HD as well as WiFi to stream content etc , you do have to buy the 3D glasses and 3D Receiver if you want to go the way of 3D.

Standard sound is a bit thin but again there is an Aluminuim sound bar the TV slots into that beefs it up and enhances the look of the setup.Or just pluggin to an AV amp job done!

Sound enthusiastic? Yep, that's because Im still impressed after two weeks of throwing everything at it!

Well worth the outlay!

Good luck!

Sony DLNA streaming - what are peoples experiences of it? I currently use a Pinnacle ShowCentre (1000?) to stream primarily AVIs from my Infrant/Netgear ReadyNAS NV4+. This works a treat, but if I could could the TVs DLNA ability to stream direct from the NAS that would be even better.

I have heard that DLNA is rather flakey.....

Sony DLNA streaming - what are peoples experiences of it? I currently use a Pinnacle ShowCentre (1000?) to stream primarily AVIs from my Infrant/Netgear ReadyNAS NV4+. This works a treat, but if I could could the TVs DLNA ability to stream direct from the NAS that would be even better.

I have heard that DLNA is rather flakey.....

First off, I'll echo the folks who are recommending the Sony Bravia's - we got a 40EX503 (which was What HiFi's set of choice last year) nearly a year ago and it's been pretty darned good. Or at least it is now that the default colour settings etc have been fiddled with.

Secondly, how about trying the local Sony Centre - they can be very receptive if you're along to them with cash in hand, and some of the trade-in deals still out there are worth having?

DLNA - okay, my Bravia's hooked up to a Western Digital My Book World Edition NAS via Devolo Powerline Ethernet (actually I'm using pass through adaptors, so the one socket is supplying power and network to the TV, same deal with the Sony home theatre kit we bought at the same time). No real problems streaming the music, video, etc, although the Bravia does seem to be particular about what formats it'll display - specifically I can't get MP4's to play, although this is down to the particular set because the home theatre kit will play them fine. I'm guessing that a later/more-modern Bravia will handle these fine. Not sure about DivX/Xvid although I suspect that's the same - again my HT kit does DivX. MPEG2 files will play fine on either TV or HT, as will MP3s.

The initial "scan" that the TV does on the NAS is quite slow, but after that it's agreeably quick.