Lidl Smart TV tomorrow

legend99 · 19-08-2018 04:18PM #1

Hi,
Just saw that Lidl have a smart TV on offer tomorrow - is this the correct forum to ask if it's worth it?

https://www.lidl.ie/en/special-offers.htm?articleId=11177

Thanks and apologies if wrong forum!

OldMrBrennan83 · 19-08-2018 04:21PM

Why did the title say Aldi?

legend99 · 19-08-2018 04:48PM

Patww79 wrote: »

Why did the title say Aldi?

Apologies. Shouldn't have posted while not paying attention as was watching All Ireland!

henryforde80 · 19-08-2018 04:49PM

I'd rather pay the extra for something like this.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/sony-bravia-kdl43wf663-43-smart-hdr-led-tv-10178135-pdt.html

Kolido · 19-08-2018 05:00PM

I wouldnt call it a bargain, its probably priced about right. Saying that, there are better value for money tvs out there if you shop around.

covey09 · 19-08-2018 05:46PM

henryforde80 wrote: »

I'd rather pay the extra for something like this.

https://www.currys.ie/ieen/tv-and-home-entertainment/televisions/televisions/sony-bravia-kdl43wf663-43-smart-hdr-led-tv-10178135-pdt.html

That not a 4k tv though

EGriff · 19-08-2018 05:49PM

covey09 wrote: »

That not a 4k tv though

And the Android TV OS on those Sonys is meant to be laggy, WebOS on the LGs is much better by all accounts.

PatM65 · 19-08-2018 06:15PM

Sorry to the OP for hijacking the thread.

I'm in the market for a 43 inch TV. Budget is â‚¬500-â‚¬600. What would give me the best bang for my buck? Or would I get a lot more for another â‚¬100? Any suggestions or thoughts appreciated.

xabi · 19-08-2018 08:26PM

covey09 wrote: »

That not a 4k tv though

HDR > 4K in my opinion

grogi · 19-08-2018 08:33PM

xabi wrote: »

HDR > 4K in my opinion

Absolutely agree. HDR is a first thing worth upgrading to since 1080p after dozens of gimmick (curved screens, 4K, 3D, featured TV etc.), the marketing was trying to push out...

evolving_doors · 20-08-2018 09:07AM

covey09 wrote: »

That not a 4k tv though

4k is nonsense. Your eyes don't even see in 4k.

CeilingFly · 20-08-2018 09:10AM

evolving_doors wrote: »

4k is nonsense. Your eyes don't even see in 4k.

shhhh.... The marketing people at the various TV manufacturers don't want you to know that.

TerrorFirmer · 20-08-2018 09:15AM

It's not a bargain, just getting what you pay for really. I'm sure it's a fine TV but the Sony posted above is definitely a much better TV all around. A high quality 1080P is better than a medicore 4K any day of the week.

In fact if you had both TVs side by side playing a high quality file, a lot of people would probably mistakingly think the Sony was the 4K set due to the better overall image quality.

vidapura · 20-08-2018 10:25AM

EGriff wrote: »

And the Android TV OS on those Sonys is meant to be laggy, WebOS on the LGs is much better by all accounts.

Have to disagree on that one...
I've an LG 43" 4k HDR smart thing.. a 2017 model... and its interface isn't great.

It has satellite and saorview tuner.. but the EPG is slow as a wet week.
Big pause between changing channels too, can take seconds..

AND the EPG isn't integrated so you have a lot of button presses to get from RTE to BBC... very clumsy implementation.

Also apps are very thin on the ground. You do get netflix and a version of RTE player, NOW TV, Amazon Prime too..but not a lot else..

Friend of mine has a sony with android and its a dinger.
Admittedly its a 65" beast so probably has better processing power, but he has all sorts of apps like Kodi running on it...

Its got a nice fluid interface, well thought out.

Ten Pin · 20-08-2018 12:34PM

LG 43" 4k HDR...EPG isn't integrated so you have a lot of button presses to get from RTE to BBC...very clumsy implementation.

According to link below channels can be assigned to numeric keys on the remote and then selected via long press on the assigned key. Short press of keys remains as channel selection of that channel number.

So assign RTE1 to key 1 and BBC1 to key 2 (or to whatever key 1-9).

https://www.lg.com/uk/support/solutions/tv/webOS-3-5-quick-access

fryup · 20-08-2018 01:41PM

they never seem to give the model number for these tellys, which i find annoying

(is there a reason for that? or they faulty in some way?)

duridian · 20-08-2018 05:45PM

fryup wrote: »

they never seem to give the model number for these tellys, which i find annoying

(is there a reason for that? or they faulty in some way?)

Probably because forewarned is forearmed.

In other words, if you know the model number you might look it up online beforehand, and get put off by reviews or opinions given by previous buyers, regardless of whether these assessments are accurate or not.

Lidl obviously wish to keep this nugget of info hidden until you turn up instore on the day and are tempted to just take a chance and buy it without researching.

I’m not saying this means there is anything particularly bad about said telly, I actually have an older LG myself. But I find this kind of tactic used by Lidl (and some other retailers, it’s not unique to Lidl) is off putting in itself. So they’ve actually achieved the direct opposite with me personally by not revealing such info.

Tenente · 20-08-2018 06:05PM

It is a 43UK6740PLC

Any views on same? It says it is 4k HDR Active.

Enrico Palazzo · 20-08-2018 06:53PM

Tenente wrote: »

It is a 43UK6740PLC

Any views on same? It says it is 4k HDR Active.

I guess you meant 43UK6470PLC.

dodzy · 20-08-2018 07:07PM

If you were not wall mounting.....that stand looks terrible.

Tenente · 20-08-2018 07:51PM

Apologises, you are of course correct with
43UK6470PLC.

fryup · 20-08-2018 08:31PM

just did a search for it on amazon uk...and only one result with no reviews

the only websites i find with reviews are foreign ones > dutch & german

so maybe it was never meant for the uk & ireland market in the first place?

20-08-2018 08:33PM

I doubt it's the 'good' HDR if it has it. To get good HDR prepare to pay a premium.

duridian · 20-08-2018 10:48PM

My searching around the web seem to indicate that it lacks local dimming, so maybe not the best for really dark black, but it has HDR10+.
So, if I understand correctly, that means it can take advantage of dynamic metadata?

vidapura · 21-08-2018 09:27AM

Ten Pin wrote: »

According to link below channels can be assigned to numeric keys on the remote and then selected via long press on the assigned key. Short press of keys remains as channel selection of that channel number.

So assign RTE1 to key 1 and BBC1 to key 2 (or to whatever key 1-9).

https://www.lg.com/uk/support/solutions/tv/webOS-3-5-quick-access

Woo!Cool!
Thanks! Will try that tonight when I get home...

Mantis Toboggan · 21-08-2018 09:37AM

Friend has the 55" version and it's a lovely TV, just make sure it's the new stand and not those clothes peg legs.

duridian · 21-08-2018 09:45AM

Tyson Fury wrote: »

Friend has the 55" version and it's a lovely TV, just make sure it's the new stand and not those clothes peg legs.

Yeah, those legs at either side are a pain if you don’t have a wall mount or a really wide cabinet on which to place the TV. Even a 32” can be fairly awkward with those.

Tenente · 21-08-2018 10:31AM

Took another look this morning when picking up the scones. It says that it requires magic remote and separate purchase necessary. So must not be included. I asked about the stand but the assistant didn't know. She said it was on the picture on the box but couldn't be sure. Think I will leave it and pick up a similar telly for a bit more money with the remote included and better warranty/support as I am not very technologically savvy.

Mantis Toboggan · 21-08-2018 10:51AM

Tenente wrote: »

Took another look this morning when picking up the scones. It says that it requires magic remote and separate purchase necessary. So must not be included. I asked about the stand but the assistant didn't know. She said it was on the picture on the box but couldn't be sure. Think I will leave it and pick up a similar telly for a bit more money with the remote included and better warranty/support as I am not very technologically savvy.

The magic remote is an additional remote and generally not included with the TV.

fryup · 21-08-2018 11:00AM

it comes with its own remote and stand surely ?

duridian · 21-08-2018 11:30AM

The TV would have a “normal” type remote in the box.

Magic remote is a fancier thing with microphone for the voice control and probably something similar to air mouse for control of smart TV features and apps.

As the blurb on the Amazon and other sites selling the various models mention mouse like control and wheel control, I assume the wheel thing is something akin to the touch wheel on the old iPods.

You could probably get by fine without the magic remote if you aren’t big into the WebOS smart TV apps, and have something like an Xbox, PS, Apple or Android TV.

Lidl Smart TV tomorrow

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