Smart tv or not?

RickyBobby1

Hey guys,

Currently looking at this tv http://www.reevoo.com/p/jvc-lt-32tw51j-smart-32-led-tv but I dont have a clue about them.
This seems a good price for a 32 inch normal tv evermind a smart tv.
We have being on the lookout for a new tv for ages so any advice would be great.
Its just for watching normal tv,playing Xbox and possibly watching Netflix (not sure yet)
Cheers

zg3409

According to here:
http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/JVC-LT32TW51J-Smart-32-LED-TV/315178/191

These are what is available
- Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer (not available in Ireland ROI)
- Social media: Facebook, Twitter
- Skype-compatible

So no Netflix.

A wifi adapter is also not included so you would need an ethernet cable between your broadband and the TV for "smart" features.

In general with smart TV's I don't really recommend them. Normally a much better option is to use a seperate box or laptop to access content. If you have a laptop with a HDMI connector this is ideal, if not a computer with VGA (they all have this) and hook it up to the TV. Then you can access netflix, RTE player, TV3 player etc. without any additional cost.

In my opinion most smart TVs are very limited in what they can do and are fiddly to use. I prefer to just use my TV as a large monitor. I use a wireless mouse to pause/play.

In general with TVs you get what you pay for. Cheaper TVs generally have inferior screens and menus or features that do not work as well.

RickyBobby1

zg3409 wrote: »

According to here:
http://www.pcworld.ie/Product/JVC-LT32TW51J-Smart-32-LED-TV/315178/191

These are what is available
- Catch up TV: BBC iPlayer (not available in Ireland ROI)
- Social media: Facebook, Twitter
- Skype-compatible

So no Netflix.

A wifi adapter is also not included so you would need an ethernet cable between your broadband and the TV for "smart" features.

In general with smart TV's I don't really recommend them. Normally a much better option is to use a seperate box or laptop to access content. If you have a laptop with a HDMI connector this is ideal, if not a computer with VGA (they all have this) and hook it up to the TV. Then you can access netflix, RTE player, TV3 player etc. without any additional cost.

In my opinion most smart TVs are very limited in what they can do and are fiddly to use. I prefer to just use my TV as a large monitor. I use a wireless mouse to pause/play.

In general with TVs you get what you pay for. Cheaper TVs generally have inferior screens and menus or features that do not work as well.

Cheers really appreciate as I dont have a clue. I think I would prefer to go for normal tv.
What do you make of this tv http://www.pixmania.ie/led-tv/blaupunkt-b32pw122bk-led-television/18767511-a.html#description
Would Saorview be on it or would I need a box?
Cheers

The Cush

RickyBobby1 wrote: »

What do you make of this tv http://www.pixmania.ie/led-tv/blaupunkt-b32pw122bk-led-television/18767511-a.html#description
Would Saorview be on it or would I need a box?

It should work as it has the required DVB-T/MPEG-4 AVC H.264 tuner/decoder for Saorview according to the tech spec on that site but isn't Saorview approved - http://www.saorview.ie/product/blaupunkt/

zg3409

Normally the recommendation is to only buy Saorview approved TVs nowadays, even if you do not intend to use it for Saorview. At least if you move or change your mind, it can pickup Saorview without needing another box. At the moment some channels are only on Saorview and not on Sky nor UPC.

marathont

I think smart tvs are great. I have a samsung tv and get rte player, netflix, tv3 player, youtube and others.

If you have an xbox you'll get most of that anyway, but I think your much more likely to use the apps if there built into the tv.

In my opinion, hooking a computer\laptop up to a tv is not a great solution.

desbrook

marathont wrote: »

I think smart tvs are great. I have a samsung tv and get rte player, netflix, tv3 player, youtube and others.

If you have an xbox you'll get most of that anyway, but I think your much more likely to use the apps if there built into the tv.

In my opinion, hooking a computer\laptop up to a tv is not a great solution.

Agree totally - the joys of using one remote control, bliss!

RangeR

You'll get a much smarter TV by not buying a smart TV. Get a normal flat screen and one of these.

You'll get a much smarter tv than any smart tv out there.

marathont

RangeR wrote: »

You'll get a much smarter TV by not buying a smart TV. Get a normal flat screen and one of these.

You'll get a much smarter tv than any smart tv out there.

I cant comment on that exact model, but I have a similar device, and it is just not user friendly enough. Android is optimised for touchscreen, a lot of the apps such as Netflix are a pain to use with a remote control.