Searching for a circa £500 Tv and found this after seeing it on Amazon & Richer Sounds for around £650 (though without the latter's 6 year guarantee). Seems to have good reviews so may take the plunge
Also found the LG 49 UF770v for £579 at appliance electronics which seems a better TV (£699 @ Richer Sounds) but don't think I will use the better smart apps as getting Nvidia Shield.
If you don't mind a refurb set Rakuten have this set available through Electrical deals for £459 when you add Octpayday code at checkout - + 2495 points (£24 worth?) thanks to Iceboy for this - voucher code runs out 30/10
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pennyfarthing88 to Smartguy1
28 Oct 153#7
If your facts were incorrect make no mistake you would make a great politician :laughing:
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Smartguy1
19 Nov 15#39
Thanks for the advice. I have a later version than that. Updated 2 or 3 weeks ago. Version 05.00.15
I haven't tried retuning the satellite channels but will give it a go. My understanding is the the tv has a satellite receiver, not a freesat receiver. It will find the available channels and then store them in no particular order.
[/quote]Hi,
Freesat is just software that uses the satellite tuner. Ee went from the crappy non-sorted version to Freesat on the same TV but unless you retune I doubt you'd know it was there.
Good luck![/quote]
I will give it a go thanks.
rjb25073
19 Nov 15#38
Make sure your LG has the latest OS which is v4 on mine, LG are the first company to retrospectively add Freesat. If you have the latest version you should have access to the Freesat EPG etc.[/quote]
Thanks for the advice. I have a later version than that. Updated 2 or 3 weeks ago. Version 05.00.15
I haven't tried retuning the satellite channels but will give it a go. My understanding is the the tv has a satellite receiver, not a freesat receiver. It will find the available channels and then store them in no particular order.
[/quote]
Hi,
Freesat is just software that uses the satellite tuner. Ee went from the crappy non-sorted version to Freesat on the same TV but unless you retune I doubt you'd know it was there.
Good luck!
Smartguy1
18 Nov 15#37
. [/quote]Make sure your LG has the latest OS which is v4 on mine, LG are the first company to retrospectively add Freesat. If you have the latest version you should have access to the Freesat EPG etc.[/quote]
Thanks for the advice. I have a later version than that. Updated 2 or 3 weeks ago. Version 05.00.15
I haven't tried retuning the satellite channels but will give it a go. My understanding is the the tv has a satellite receiver, not a freesat receiver. It will find the available channels and then store them in no particular order.
rjb25073
18 Nov 15#36
Make sure your LG has the latest OS which is v4 on mine, LG are the first company to retrospectively add Freesat. If you have the latest version you should have access to the Freesat EPG etc.
cigbunt
3 Nov 15#34
this plus a nvidia shield?
quite like the idea of a dumb 4k tv
brookysm to cigbunt
3 Nov 15#35
Nvidia Shield is still VERY early days, great at running Kodi and emulators but for apps you're used using on your phone the cupboard is rather bare atm.
Smartguy1
3 Nov 15#33
it simply just doesn't and will never do what YOU hoped it might.[/quote]
Exactly the point I was trying to make !!!
Smartguy1
2 Nov 15#30
LOGiCALX
Ok, so you picked up on a couple of errors in my post. I used to do that to my wife but in the end the back of my head was so sore I just could take no more.
Whether the tv has a satellite tuner, decoder whatever you wish to call it I can tell you that it has so much significance as an important factor to LG that they completely fail to list it has a satellite input within their technical features and specification on their website. That is for both the posted model (49UF675V) and mine (50LB650V). It should be listed under the jack pad rear section but it isn't.
The main fact is that it can receive satellite signals and list the channels in the order it finds them. It only has the facility to view what is on now and next in the tv guide unlike sky and some other satellite receivers. The fact that the tv can receive satellite signals could be a plus point for those who have ditched or are wanting to ditch sky. Those people like me will be disappointed with LG's attempt at supplying us with a satellite input. Not because of the lack of a 7 day EPG but the inability to store the channels in the correct format similar to freeview and sky. You can change individual channels to suit but it is a long drawn out process.
The facts may have been incorrect but the point is still there and therefore it would be best to go and view this for yourself if you can find a seller who will demonstrate it for you. For anyone with sky or a decent satellite tuner it won't be an issue.
As for Sony and Youview I did say that 'I read somewhere' which was true from quite a while ago now. Sony tv's should have had it in the summer but was delayed. Evidentially it is due the day after tomorrow on some models.
brookysm to Smartguy1
3 Nov 15#32
Now and next is standard for a satellite distribution signal, it is all the information that they carry. What you are complaining it doesn't have is a full blown EPG but these luxuries rarely come for free! Both Freesat and Sky charge broadcasters to appear on their EPG's and in return they manage the program listings for them. Freesat charge manufacturers to use their programming guide too but Freesat is only for the UK and the tuner in this set is for worldwide use where not every market is used to a full blown EPG hence the reason LG don't make a big song and dance about it in their UK literature and marketing in the UK. The market for none Sky satellite in the UK is tiny and those that are in the market for it tend to be very tech savvy folk running Linux based boxes and motorised dishes not buyers of domestic TV:s
Please learn about the whys and what nots before you complain about a feature, the Satellite tuner works perfectly OK, it simply just doesn't and will never do what YOU hoped it might.
brookysm
3 Nov 15#31
Was due in the summer, I wouldn't hold your breath....
LOGiCALX
2 Nov 15#29
Also incorrect as Sony Android TV's get the youview update very soon with all the catch up services! WOO!!
brookysm
1 Nov 15#28
You're incorrect with your information. It DOES have a tuner hence why you're seeing channels. What it doesn't have is an EPG which the likes of Freesat charge manufacturers to use.
rjb25073
31 Oct 15#26
Spec says dvb-s2 tuner so with the latest firmware update this should give FreeSat so a good price for a 49" Freesat TV. On a down side Our LG doesn't have ITVplayer or all4.
Smartguy1 to rjb25073
31 Oct 15#27
Just be careful on the sat spec. I bought an LG 50LN650v in January. One of the reason I bought it as I was told it had a satellite tuner and could plug it into my old sky dish and receive satellite channels. It can receive satellite channels but it doesn't have a tuner. Now I may have been a bit ignorant here because I am thinking it has a satellite socket on the tv I can get the channels. Well yes I can but it doesn't have a tuner, it just has the capability of receiving the channels and what happens then is it places the channels in a random order. So channel 1 isn't BBC. BBC1 is something like channel 64 and BBC channel 83 etc etc. The tv stores the channels in the order it finds them. It's awful. For the sake of 30 quid or so why didn't lg put a proper tuner in.
Also the satellite isn't listed under inputs where you would expect to find it. You access it through the tv guide menu. I guess the designer was having a breakdown or something when LG came up with this. It's awful. Go to Currys or Richer Sounds and ask for a demo of any LG tv if the satellite input is a must.
Only samsung have all the players. If you want an LG or Sony tv but want all the players as well then look on ebay for a talk talk youview box, DN370t, DN371t or DN372t. It has iplayer, itv player, all 4, demand 5, netflix, now tv, milkshake, uktv play, sky store, quest, S4C. I paid £60.00 for mine brand new. Oh, I forgot to mention it records as well. Twin tuner HD with pause, rewind. You won't be disappointed and it will make any smart tv like it should be, a proper smart tv because without all the players you haven't got a full smart tv unless you bought Samsung. I deliberately haven't mentioned Panasonic which have Freetime on some models which is similar to Youview. I think I read somewhere that some Sony tv's now have the Youview tuner. Now that's an interesting combination.
If you have a bigger budget then look at the BT Youview DTR-2100 made by Humax.
malkin94
31 Oct 15#25
Wouldn't put so much faith in smart OSs and TV software updates still early in infancy mate. For a lot of people a set top box of some description will always be needed for the flexibility, breadth of achievable tasks, stability.
brookysm
30 Oct 15#24
You want one to do it natively pay more! You're paying for the screen with this set not the bells and whistles! The smart version you want with the same screen is available at a higher price....
LOGiCALX
30 Oct 15#23
How counter productive, why on earth would I go out and buy more accessories to enable a tv to do it's job when it should be doing it natively.. Save yourself the bother and get a better tv if 4K is of interest.
LOGiCALX
30 Oct 15#20
The UF675 doesn't support HDMI 2.0, Smart+ powered by webOS, no 4k netflix.
Waste of time on a 4k which you won't get much use out of except poor upscaling ability. You might as well buy a 1080p tv.
Upgrade to the next model like gg1pl said, or go for a better tv. The Sony X83 as everything needed for 4K.
brookysm to LOGiCALX
30 Oct 15#22
Or buy a new Fire TV box and you've got both Netflix and Prime in 4k for £70.
brookysm
30 Oct 15#21
Now's the time to buy 4K looks like Sky are finally going to show off their Q box on Nov 18th as the invites have gone out to the media for the next level from Sky TV.
gg1pl
30 Oct 15#19
Specs from LG says it doesn't have WebOS 2.0 and it doesn't have HEVC decoder built-in so you won't be able to stream Netflix UHD 4K with this set
4K streaming is available on the next model up, the UF770 range, which is why it's more expensive Your text here
Be careful when buying 4K TVs, if you want to stream 4K UHD content, it has to have HEVC (Netflix/Amazon Prime) or VP9 (Youtube) decoder built-in or you would have to buy a decoding unit.
g8spur
30 Oct 15#18
Hmmm webOS or no webOS?!
pc5020
29 Oct 15#15
LG make great TVs, got a 47" 1080p one and its fantastic, had an LG before that and that as the best TV Ive ever had, for the money these LGs are great
u0421793 to pc5020
30 Oct 151#17
Lucky Goldstar have always been a top brand.
Waksta
30 Oct 15#16
I bought this TV a few weeks back from the DABS deal:
One important thing to note is that this TV is NOT a smart TV in any way. It doesn't have wifi and the ethernet port on the back is only for software updates. I had to buy a fire stick so I could use Netflix and Kodi.
Macamask - You must have a different TV because I definitely have this one and it doesn't have webOS 2.0. I've also updated the firmware to the most recent version and that didn't add any Smart functionality.
Yes saw that, but thought I would be roasted for posting a 'refurb' deal
jfclfc
29 Oct 15#13
I've got lg for that money u can't go wrong I paid 3 times that
sjb07
28 Oct 15#3
I'm itching to pull he trigger on a new TV tonight, any one with a bit more knowledge know of any reason to avoid this TV, It fits nicely in my intended budget?
simo009 to sjb07
29 Oct 15#11
I'm the same! I've been hovering over the buy button but need someone to convince me!
macamask
29 Oct 15#10
no problem... Netflix HD content looks stunning on it too btw :smiley:
sjb07
29 Oct 15#9
Thanks, good to know, it's looking like a front runner.
Smartguy1
28 Oct 15#8
Haha, yes I know. But the point I was trying to make was that I had said something earlier that was incorrect. Admitted to it and amended it. Such a shame that our politicians both in central and local government cannot do the same. I worked for somebody once who said to admit you are wrong is an act of weakness. What a total plonker. Now am ranting on about bloody politics and best go to bed or will have rants about the poll tax, council tax, insurance premium tax, the pastie tax and vat on take away food......damn there I go. Let's hope the blue b*ggers don't see how much tv's are going for on here or we will soon see a tv purchase tax......oh no, I have given them another way to exploit more money from the not so well off.
Smartguy1
28 Oct 151#5
Hot from me. I amended my earlier post as my facts were incorrect. I would never make a politician lol. I would be interested to see this next to the 770V as picture on that was just amazing. I wonder if I could swap my 9 month old LB650v without the wife noticing, hmmm bring on the 26th November.
pennyfarthing88 to Smartguy1
28 Oct 153#7
If your facts were incorrect make no mistake you would make a great politician :laughing:
sjb07
28 Oct 15#4
Anyone know of this will play UHD Netflix?
macamask to sjb07
28 Oct 15#6
Yes. WebOS 2.0 which comes with this set, supports Netflix UHD through it's SMART functionallity.
pennyfarthing88
28 Oct 15#2
Hot from me OP - I've got the LG 49" version of this but not 4K resolution and that cost me near on £500 only a few months ago.
Excellent TV and was good enough for me then and now but for another £20 I'd have snapped this up given the chance :smiley:
Smartguy1
28 Oct 151#1
I saw the LG 49UF770V in Currys yesterday. Absolutely amazing picture. Far better than any other near it. I know it's in demo mode or playing the stores HD loop but you can still see the difference compared to the cheaper ones. Incidentally it was next to the Panasonic 4k CX400, you know the one made by Vestel. The picture on the Panasonic fake was terrible.
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Also found the LG 49 UF770v for £579 at appliance electronics which seems a better TV (£699 @ Richer Sounds) but don't think I will use the better smart apps as getting Nvidia Shield.
If you don't mind a refurb set Rakuten have this set available through Electrical deals for £459 when you add Octpayday code at checkout - + 2495 points (£24 worth?) thanks to Iceboy for this - voucher code runs out 30/10
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Latest comments (39)
I haven't tried retuning the satellite channels but will give it a go. My understanding is the the tv has a satellite receiver, not a freesat receiver. It will find the available channels and then store them in no particular order.
[/quote]Hi,
Freesat is just software that uses the satellite tuner. Ee went from the crappy non-sorted version to Freesat on the same TV but unless you retune I doubt you'd know it was there.
Good luck![/quote]
I will give it a go thanks.
Thanks for the advice. I have a later version than that. Updated 2 or 3 weeks ago. Version 05.00.15
I haven't tried retuning the satellite channels but will give it a go. My understanding is the the tv has a satellite receiver, not a freesat receiver. It will find the available channels and then store them in no particular order.
[/quote]
Hi,
Freesat is just software that uses the satellite tuner. Ee went from the crappy non-sorted version to Freesat on the same TV but unless you retune I doubt you'd know it was there.
Good luck!
Thanks for the advice. I have a later version than that. Updated 2 or 3 weeks ago. Version 05.00.15
I haven't tried retuning the satellite channels but will give it a go. My understanding is the the tv has a satellite receiver, not a freesat receiver. It will find the available channels and then store them in no particular order.
quite like the idea of a dumb 4k tv
Exactly the point I was trying to make !!!
Ok, so you picked up on a couple of errors in my post. I used to do that to my wife but in the end the back of my head was so sore I just could take no more.
Whether the tv has a satellite tuner, decoder whatever you wish to call it I can tell you that it has so much significance as an important factor to LG that they completely fail to list it has a satellite input within their technical features and specification on their website. That is for both the posted model (49UF675V) and mine (50LB650V). It should be listed under the jack pad rear section but it isn't.
The main fact is that it can receive satellite signals and list the channels in the order it finds them. It only has the facility to view what is on now and next in the tv guide unlike sky and some other satellite receivers. The fact that the tv can receive satellite signals could be a plus point for those who have ditched or are wanting to ditch sky. Those people like me will be disappointed with LG's attempt at supplying us with a satellite input. Not because of the lack of a 7 day EPG but the inability to store the channels in the correct format similar to freeview and sky. You can change individual channels to suit but it is a long drawn out process.
The facts may have been incorrect but the point is still there and therefore it would be best to go and view this for yourself if you can find a seller who will demonstrate it for you. For anyone with sky or a decent satellite tuner it won't be an issue.
As for Sony and Youview I did say that 'I read somewhere' which was true from quite a while ago now. Sony tv's should have had it in the summer but was delayed. Evidentially it is due the day after tomorrow on some models.
Please learn about the whys and what nots before you complain about a feature, the Satellite tuner works perfectly OK, it simply just doesn't and will never do what YOU hoped it might.
Also the satellite isn't listed under inputs where you would expect to find it. You access it through the tv guide menu. I guess the designer was having a breakdown or something when LG came up with this. It's awful. Go to Currys or Richer Sounds and ask for a demo of any LG tv if the satellite input is a must.
Only samsung have all the players. If you want an LG or Sony tv but want all the players as well then look on ebay for a talk talk youview box, DN370t, DN371t or DN372t. It has iplayer, itv player, all 4, demand 5, netflix, now tv, milkshake, uktv play, sky store, quest, S4C. I paid £60.00 for mine brand new. Oh, I forgot to mention it records as well. Twin tuner HD with pause, rewind. You won't be disappointed and it will make any smart tv like it should be, a proper smart tv because without all the players you haven't got a full smart tv unless you bought Samsung. I deliberately haven't mentioned Panasonic which have Freetime on some models which is similar to Youview. I think I read somewhere that some Sony tv's now have the Youview tuner. Now that's an interesting combination.
If you have a bigger budget then look at the BT Youview DTR-2100 made by Humax.
Waste of time on a 4k which you won't get much use out of except poor upscaling ability. You might as well buy a 1080p tv.
Upgrade to the next model like gg1pl said, or go for a better tv. The Sony X83 as everything needed for 4K.
Your text here
4K streaming is available on the next model up, the UF770 range, which is why it's more expensive
Your text here
Be careful when buying 4K TVs, if you want to stream 4K UHD content, it has to have HEVC (Netflix/Amazon Prime) or VP9 (Youtube) decoder built-in or you would have to buy a decoding unit.
http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/lg-49uf675v-49-ultra-hd-4k-freeview-hd-led-tv-529-99-after-voucher-lg4k49-dabs-2291691
One important thing to note is that this TV is NOT a smart TV in any way. It doesn't have wifi and the ethernet port on the back is only for software updates. I had to buy a fire stick so I could use Netflix and Kodi.
Macamask - You must have a different TV because I definitely have this one and it doesn't have webOS 2.0. I've also updated the firmware to the most recent version and that didn't add any Smart functionality.
http://www.electrical-deals.co.uk/lg-49uf675v-49-inch-4k-ultra-hd-led-tv-freeview-hd-usb-titan-silver.html
Excellent TV and was good enough for me then and now but for another £20 I'd have snapped this up given the chance :smiley: