Help with new TV

Some help please if you would...Im not a techie so would appreciate help put simply!!

I am looking for a new tv -27 to 32 inch.

It must have saorview and Freeview installed on it as I dont want to have a box (its for the kitchen)

It must also be available in Currys as I have a credit note to use there.

Can anyone suggest a model for me please?

From the currys website I cant see if the tv have freeview installed as they only state that they are saorview.

Many thanks

The Cush

TheTorment wrote: »

It must have saorview and Freeview installed on it as I dont want to have a box (its for the kitchen)

Just to clarify, are you looking for Freeview i.e. the UK channels with an aerial pointing at a UK transmitter in NI or Wales (if you're within coverage) or FTA Satellite i.e. the TV connected to the satellite dish for the UK channels?

All Saorview TVs in Curry are also capable of receiving the Freeview channels if available but not the FTA satellite channels.

The Cush

The Cush wrote: »

Just to clarify, are you looking for Freeview i.e. the UK channels with an aerial pointing at a UK transmitter in NI or Wales (if you're within coverage) or FTA Satellite i.e. the TV connected to the satellite dish for the UK channels?

Hi Cush
Thanks for your reply. I wasnt aware there was a difference.
I have a satellite dish so I need FTA satellite then is that right?

So I need a tv that has Saorview and FTA installed. Am I right?

The Cush

TheTorment wrote: »

I have a satellite dish so I need FTA satellite then is that right?

So I need a tv that has Saorview and FTA installed. Am I right?

That's correct, you require a TV with satellite tuner. Haven't looked at the Currys site but if you're in browsing in store have a look at the rear of the TVs if possible and in addition to the regular aerial input there will be a screw-on F-connector for the satellite feed.

For comparison purposes, Powercity identify on their website which of their TVs have satellite tuners.

Thanks again Cush

ei9go

The best bet is probably one of the LG's

Just check that it has the satellite socket next to the aerial socket

Johnboy1951

I am quite happy with the Walker I got for similar purpose ..... both Sat and DTT tuners .... presently moved to another room without Sat cable unfortunately (renovations)

Thanks for the help.

Am I right in saying this one meets what I need?
http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-32ln540u-32-led-tv/318111/6.9.4#ctl00_ctl00__nestedContent__mainpageContent_ProductFamilyDetailsView1_liProductDetails

shane b

I done a bit of research into this lately and LG is the only make currys have with a dual tuner. The link below has a photo of what to look for at the back of the tv.
http://www.hdtvtest.co.uk/news/lg-42la620v-201308023214.htm

The Cush

TheTorment wrote: »

Am I right in saying this one meets what I need?
http://www.currys.ie/Mobile/Product/lg-32ln540u-32-led-tv/318111/6.9.4#ctl00_ctl00__nestedContent__mainpageContent_ProductFamilyDetailsView1_liProductDetails

Does it have a satellite tuner? The Currys website isn't good at providing this information.

The surest way to know is to browse what TVs they have on display and check for the F-connector at the rear. I did this previously (2012) and at the time I saw TVs from 3 different manufacturers with satellite tuners - LG, Toshiba and 1 other that I've forgotten.

Sam Russell

Samsung do a TV with Freesat. Check out freesat.co.uk for products.

I would be careful about a Freesat TV because it can be clunky switching from Air to Sat. Get them to demonstrate it. The Samsung I have is clunky, and has to be set to UK to get Freesat and is them a pain to setup Saorview. Make sure you get a salesperson who knows what they are talking about.

32 inch would be the smallest to have satellite as far as I know.

STB

The Cush wrote: »

Does it have a satellite tuner? The Currys website isn't good at providing this information.

The surest way to know is to browse what TVs they have on display and check for the F-connector at the rear. I did this previously (2012) and at the time I saw TVs from 3 different manufacturers with satellite tuners - LG, Toshiba and 1 other that I've forgotten.

Yes. It does. LG do not list it as having one. This is for one reason alone.

In the UK Freesat is licensed approval and software. This does not have Freesat software, hence they cant claim it having Freesat. No freesat does not mean it doesn't have a satellite tuner. This does.

Nearly all latest model LG's have both DVB-T/2 and DVB-S2 tuners. Some have Smart capabilities (570/575) and some also have wifi built in (LN575 models).

LG 540 (Sat input to the left of the DVB-T input)

The Cush

Sam Russell wrote: »

The Samsung I have is clunky, and has to be set to UK to get Freesat and is them a pain to setup Saorview. Make sure you get a salesperson who knows what they are talking about.

32 inch would be the smallest to have satellite as far as I know.

Powercity has 4 models under 32" with a satellite tuner, from 22" upwards.

The Sony combi TVs are the most user friendly that I've seen for switching between DTT and sat, a single button push. I have one since 2010. Their current satellite tuner range start at 32" and can be pricier than models from other manufacturers.

Is it that much of a hassle flicking between FTA and Saorview on the LG tv??

I'm all about hassle free!!

Saw this in bargain alerts. http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showpost.php?p=90504814&postcount=35

Would this be a good tv for the living room? I'm not after smart tvs as my broadband is cat.

Any views appreciated.

Sam Russell

Be careful of TVs that are described as ''Freeview'' but not ''FreeviewHD'' as this could indicate that it does not have an MPEG4 decoder needed for Saorview.

Ask if it supports MPEG4 and DVB T2.

The Cush

Sam Russell wrote: »

Be careful of TVs that are described as ''Freeview'' but not ''FreeviewHD'' as this could indicate that it does not have an MPEG4 decoder needed for Saorview.

Ask if it supports MPEG4 and DVB T2.

Every TV on sale in Currys should be Saorview compatible.

Sam Russell

The Cush wrote: »

Every TV on sale in Currys should be Saorview compatible.

That TV is for sale in Tesco Direct (presumably in the UK).

Edit: Checked it out and it is TNT HD on a French site so it should be OK for here, but it is not Freeview HD so it is not DVB T2. However, you should still check as it may not be the same TV.

The Cush

Sam Russell wrote: »

That TV is for sale in Tesco Direct (presumably in the UK).

The OP is buying the TV in Currys, see post #1.

Sam Russell

The Cush wrote: »

The OP is buying the TV in Currys, see post #1.

But he asked about a deal in Tescos.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showp...4&postcount=35

The Cush

Sam Russell wrote: »

But he asked about a deal in Tescos.

http://www.boards.ie/vbulletin/showp...4&postcount=35

Different thread, no mention of Tesco's in this thread.

Sam Russell

The Cush wrote: »

Different thread, no mention of Tesco's in this thread.

Post 15

The Cush

Sam Russell wrote: »

Post 15

No mention of Tescos in that post just a link to another thread.

Sam Russell

The Cush wrote: »

No mention of Tescos in that post just a link to another thread.

Follow the link to the other thread and follow the link in that thread to Tesco who are offering a Freeview TV that is not Freeview HD. Look it up using Google, and find a French site that gives its spec. And Voila.

Sorry lads
I did mess up the thread by adding that link to Tesco....my bad



I thought it was a good deal but from reading reviews it is not what Im after as it has only one connection to use either saorview or freeview. I presume this means disconnecting cables and reconnecting as the need arises. I can do without that hassle!


Any ideas for a 40 inch LED tv that will have two connections so I can just flick between the two? Is that even possible? TV doesnt have to be smart or anything fancy.

Thanks.

Sam Russell

If you can get Saorview, you will get Freeview if you can receive it. You need to be in range of NI or Wales transmitters.

To get UK TV if you are nt able to get Freeview you will need a sat dish and receiver (best id Freesat).

winston_1

TheTorment wrote: »

Sorry lads
I did mess up the thread by adding that link to Tesco....my bad



I thought it was a good deal but from reading reviews it is not what Im after as it has only one connection to use either saorview or freeview. I presume this means disconnecting cables and reconnecting as the need arises. I can do without that hassle!


Any ideas for a 40 inch LED tv that will have two connections so I can just flick between the two? Is that even possible? TV doesnt have to be smart or anything fancy.

Thanks.

No TVs have two aerial connections. If you have separate aerials for Saorview and Freeview it is sometimes possible to combine them on one lead using a diplexer (depending on the 2 services frequencies).

JOSman

Interesting thread, I bought a tv in the latter part of January and was advised not to bother with any of the free sat tv sets as they didn't work properly/easley and weren't any good.

Hope some manufacturers gets their act together and resolve this problem as technically it should not be a problem (having to buy an additional box).

It would be nice to have less separate technology and one controller for all entertainment.

winston_1

JOSman wrote: »

Interesting thread, I bought a tv in the latter part of January and was advised not to bother with any of the free sat tv sets as they didn't work properly/easley and weren't any good.

Hope some manufacturers gets their act together and resolve this problem as technically it should not be a problem (having to buy an additional box).

It would be nice to have less separate technology and one controller for all entertainment.

You got bad advice then. I have an LG with Freesat, it works properly, easily, and is very good.

The Cush

TheTorment wrote: »

but from reading reviews it is not what Im after as it has only one connection to use either saorview or freeview. I presume this means disconnecting cables and reconnecting as the need arises. I can do without that hassle!

As before, when you say Freeview are you referring to the terrestrial service from the UK using a standard aerial on the roof or the UK channels via a satellite dish?

Freeview via the aerial only requires 1 input combined with Saorview. The UK channels via a satellite dish requires separate inputs for the Satellite tuner and Saorview terrestrial tuner.

TheTorment wrote: »

Any ideas for a 40 inch LED tv that will have two connections so I can just flick between the two? Is that even possible? TV doesnt have to be smart or anything fancy.

As I posted earlier Sony combi satellite TVs are the most user friendly when switching between the Saorview terrestrial tuner and the FTA satellite tuner in the TV. Have a look at the Powercity website.

The Cush

JOSman wrote: »

Interesting thread, I bought a tv in the latter part of January and was advised not to bother with any of the free sat tv sets as they didn't work properly/easley and weren't any good.

Were those who advised you referring to TVs with Freesat or a FTA satellite tuner installed. Freesat is user friendly but FTA satellite TV requires a lot of user input to sort/tune channels etc. I've been using one since 2010.

JOSman

I didn't know any better so was sold a smart tv and a satellite box.