Why do they keep gold plating the HDMI cables? I want the remote control to be gold plated.

Heat added, if it wasn't curved I'd have pulled the trigger!

We bought this model 6 months ago for about £280 more (as I recall) from John Lewis and it's great - worth the extra money for having it for the extra time.

I can understand why people have issues with curved screens, but I feel it's more a case of getting used to it - you always feel a bit off kilter unless watching it dead centre (which is fantastic btw, especially for games, although I only have a PS3 and don't play online any longer), but I now find it even weirder watching the 43" LG flat screen that's been relegated to the bedroom (damned good also, but they seem to have lowered their game since we got that 2-3 years ago).

I'm able to view more of the curved screen when at a sharp side angle watching it whilst leaning out of the window (for reasons which need not be mentioned just now..), so again I'd say the shape really does help, but I think that overall it's an individual preference so best go with whichever a person feels happiest with.

When initially looking to buy this television after doing a bit of research and reading some good reviews, we got it on sale at the time and there were only a few left. As I wasn't able to go to see it myself before ordering, my girlfriend went on her own and it was only then that we discovered it was a curved screen - it wasn't the original intent to get one and I really wasn't sure without taking a look myself, having not really looked into them specifically but they were running out and due to go back up in price so..

And it's been awesome since we plugged it in.

I hope it helps anyone considering it as it's a great price for a great television.

Hisense

Looks attemping.. not sure what RGB direct is like

Why do they keep gold plating the HDMI cables? I want the remote control to be gold plated.

Only HDR ready not HDR 1000, but decent price. Hope they offer the same £100 off more expensive non curved ones. Heat added.

Linhang, John Lewis usually price match RGB with discount code and you'll get a 5 year warranty

This or Hisense 55M7000?

Heat added, if it wasn't curved I'd have pulled the trigger!

Hisense..not curved...both 8-bit panels

excellent! cheers!!

is there a deal on the hisense

Is there a particular reason that you're all so anti-curve? Genuinely interested to know before I pull the trigger on a new TV.

But it's £80 more expensive at the moment?

Heat added, nice find, the curved puts me off though. Does it distort the field of vision unless pretty straight on to the screen?

Have used RGB Direct before, albeit years ago, and for me they were brilliant. Best price and decent reliable service. Re this product, not sure about the curved model, but the ku6400 is awesome. Got mine a month ago from Very, using a new customer 10% code = £510.

http://4k.com/curved-tv-vs-flat-screen-tv-to-curve-or-not-to-curve-debate/
read the cons in the article in above link. mainly Distortion and Reflection, view angles. etc.

Curve- not for me due to reason above---go view some in a showroom and you will see why...decent price

Absolutely bargain. Got 49 inch for same price a while back. Amazing TV.

I have this TV. I am very happy with it. The curve is gimmicky in the main but when you sit up close playing your PS4 it helps immersify in the gameplay.

Input lag seems reasonable, I was about to buy a Panasonic 750 which was 40 something and Digital Foundry were suggesting this was ok, but then I read the comments below the review.

There's only me going to use it so viewing angle shouldn't be an issue.

I think I'm in.

21.3 according to this: starts at 2:05ish

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=jLkCXJViji8

Hisense is actually quite decent tech.

A friend of mine has curved and while I haven't really watched any tv on it, gaming is brilliant with the curve imo.

Curved/brand aside, would one opt for this or the Hisense M7000 ULED?

Both are 5yo warranty and price.

£44.99 del for me :disappointed:

Have a curved 55" Samsung in the living room, couldn't be happier. No distortion, Samsung make quality products (exploding battery Note phones aside!)

Because Hisense is Nonsense?

Curved is just a gimmick used to trick consumers into thinking their current TVs are bad. Anyone who currently owns a flatscreen shouldn't be buying another until OLED becomes affordable.

If you watch a lot of Standard Def channels then upscaling to a 4K panel doesnt look nice.
Upscaling an HD channel looks fine.
4K looks great obviously.
If your telly is dead and you have to buy a new one then go for a flat one. Ideally wait for a 10bit panel to get more affordable as 8bit cannot display the full colour range that comes with HDR.
If your budget dictates an 8 bit panel then you'll still enjoy it. It'll be an improvement over older models.

There used to be an excellent mock advert on youtube for curved tellys. Only one person in your family will enjoy the curved telly - the one who gets to sit directly in front of it! Anyone sat at the sides will think it sucks.

Not a fan of curved screens, most the white papers advise the optical benefit appears with over 70" TV's within 12ft....so unsure how a 55" would do. Not a bad price though...although having gold plated HDMI cables is like having gold plated KFC.

If you can't take a comparison between this and a Hisense seriously then I can't take you seriously :stuck_out_tongue:.

there is no distortion whatsoever. I have this same model and wish i had purchased it sooner as i was also put off with the curve. I would not go back to a standard flatscreen now. No matter where in the room you are you have a perfect view of the screen

Wow! Samsung's tech is getting really good if you have a perfect view of the screen from the side and rear!

Joking aside, great TV, great price. I love my Samsung 4k and there is little to no lag in game mode when attached to a PC.

Regards
Flea

It's available at PRCDirect which John Lewis will price match (I have it just deciding if I should pull trigger on order)
http://www.prcdirect.co.uk/hisense-h55m7000-55-smart-4k-ultra-hd-uled-tv.html

Ditto. I have this model and love it. The curve is as sexy as heck. Like said above, it's super immersive when gaming.

I have a samsung 65" curved and my mother in law has a LG 55" curve both with no distortion. I love mine it makes the distance scenes look so deep , eg looking down a tunnel looks like watching in 3d
Yes I paid a fortune for the gimmick when it came out and cant believe the price drops now but have never regretted it.
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It is already £599 in JL and you can get it on line at £539

Really tempted by this but getting mixed messages on viewing angles. Will all the family be able to enjoy a good view when sitting on 2 sofas facing the TV around 3 metres away? Would appreciate feedback from anyone that has a 55" curved TV

Why not pop into John Lewis or similar and have a look?

None near me unfortunately ... But a Curry's not too far so will give that a shot

Might be useful, viewing angle demo:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H244XZPgJ_A

But best to check in any store with curved tvs on display

Thanks for that.

Samsung is enough warning for me. Although hot deal for the samsung fans.

Walked into Richer Sounds today and they happily price matched with their 6 year warranty :smiley:

Why? The Hisense is well reviewed and the same price range.

Remember the saying "Hisense makes no sense"

Is it worth to buy from RGB direct. I am also looking for any accidental damage insurance. Can please kindly someone suggest if it is better buy with different retailer requesting price match and adding insurance on top of that ?

You can get sky protect for your tv only, it’s £2.50 a month. You need to call them up for it - they don’t advertise it online. You don’t need to be a sky customer either

Thank you. Sure, will look into that :smiley:

I have bought my TV from them. Very helpful. I have bought additional covers for 5 years as my TV was covered for 2 years only. I have not had any issues so far.

How do you get the free 5 year warranty? It's showing as an extra for me!

I am still afraid to order the TV from RGB Direct for thier awful reviews :disappointed:

I bottled it.

Not because of the company, just thinking of the other stuff I could spend 600 quid on. Came close a couple of times, but just couldn't make the final click.

Can you send the link bud . As only one I can see is £749

Demo'd a few of these at varying angles, mostly on shop floors a few in purpose built demo rooms - i have never experienced the viewing angle issues.

we have the 49' 6500 model, more than happy with it

Got John Lewis online to price match last night
While I was thinking it over
Email came through a few hours ago ,
said ok to the price match
Any one know how this will compare to a
flag ship Sony 1080p tv from 3 years ago
Model w955 ( the wedge shaped tv )
Obviosly the Samsung is latest 4k technology
Any opinions

John Lewis offer accidental damage cover, itd and extra £65 for the five years

quote=sh20]You can get sky protect for your tv only, it’s £2.50 a month. You need to call them up for it - they don’t advertise it online. You don’t need to be a sky customer either[/quote]

We bought this model 6 months ago for about £280 more (as I recall) from John Lewis and it's great - worth the extra money for having it for the extra time.

I can understand why people have issues with curved screens, but I feel it's more a case of getting used to it - you always feel a bit off kilter unless watching it dead centre (which is fantastic btw, especially for games, although I only have a PS3 and don't play online any longer), but I now find it even weirder watching the 43" LG flat screen that's been relegated to the bedroom (damned good also, but they seem to have lowered their game since we got that 2-3 years ago).

I'm able to view more of the curved screen when at a sharp side angle watching it whilst leaning out of the window (for reasons which need not be mentioned just now..), so again I'd say the shape really does help, but I think that overall it's an individual preference so best go with whichever a person feels happiest with.

When initially looking to buy this television after doing a bit of research and reading some good reviews, we got it on sale at the time and there were only a few left. As I wasn't able to go to see it myself before ordering, my girlfriend went on her own and it was only then that we discovered it was a curved screen - it wasn't the original intent to get one and I really wasn't sure without taking a look myself, having not really looked into them specifically but they were running out and due to go back up in price so..

And it's been awesome since we plugged it in.

I hope it helps anyone considering it as it's a great price for a great television.

Does anyone know if it is 8 bit or 8 bit + FRC? Nits in comparison to the Hisense 55M7000. Can't decide between the two.

Yes that’s a very good deal if you buy your tv from JL and can take a warranty out with them. I won my 55” samsung in the carling comp so such luxuries are not afforded to me - it’s just another option available to those who want it

So JL deffo do price match RGB?
Was initially interested in the 49" but for not that much more pricewise the 55" is now very tempting!
Might be a daft question, but this will be going in our conservatory, anyone know if this could pose viewing problems as it's obviously very light in there! Any helpful advice greatly appreciated <3

Can't remember where I saw it, but one customer review I read mentioned that the light from his window made it unwatchable, but, you know, customer review, pinch of salt and all that.

I have a JL price match for this and Richer Sounds, going to take a look at it in store this weekend and pull the trigger

I've just had a price match offer from JL :smiley: but didn't realise you still initially pay their higher price when ordering, then once delivered and happy with the tv I email again and they refund the difference? I don't know why I thought they reduced their price before ordering?
I know it's JL we are talking about here and have a very good reputation, but knowing my luck I'll be waiting ages for the refund! Reckon it's worth paying out that bit more initially tho and getting the 5 yrs warranty?..... or don't know whether to just order straight from RGB now cos weren't they offering 5 yrs too?? Just thinking who I might have less hassle with further down the line, if but hopefully not, of any faults etc :confused:

Half the time reviews are left by people with less working brain cells than road kill!! :laughing:
Can't see viewing being too bad??

I agree! I think they were saying that the reflections are somehow worse because of the curve.

:confused: ...... :smile:

6 year guarantee with Richer Sounds??!!
Aaarrrggghhh I don't know who to order from....and by the time I pull me finger out and decide I bet it'll be out of stock! :laughing:

ive done the same
ive bought tvs from john lewis in the past
and wouldnt buy from anywhere else
i got a refund after 10 months before from them
yoiu price match refund will be back in your account or credot card
in less than a week you recieving the tv
also you can add 5 years accidental damage cover for an extra £65 (£13 a year)

I went for it and ordered with JL last night, I suppose they don't have their outstanding reputation for nothing eh!
I've got a very good all singing all dancing accidental damage addition with my home insurance, so not sure I need it too with JL?

It's me again with another question! :wink:
Can anyone recommend a decent curved sound bar please?.... as I think a straight one would look a bit odd in front on the unit?
Thanks <3

I've got the curved wireless Samsung 6001 in silver and going for same tv . Great sound too

I have accidental damage on home insurance too . I had to claim a few years back for a tv and excess was £200

What made my mind up was when I watched some football on a curved panel and the pitch white lines were slightly curved, very distracting.

My excess is only £50 :smiley:

I've used them a few times, great service and speedy delivery everytime

Was about to hit the buy button then noticed there also doing the ue65ks9500 for £2000 .stunnng price of kit I've had my eyes on all year in currys but cost £3800 on release . So almost 50% saving on the release rrp.. not bad for Samsungs flag ship 2016/17 model

Don't believe those release date prices from Samsung, my 9000 model was reduced by £600 within hours of it's official release date.

How do you rate it bud

Excellent and had lots of good comments from others, I personally would not touch a curved screen with a barge pole.

Is you 9000 a flat screen then bud .
Only ones I've seen are curved . Including the 9500 I'm looking at

They didn't make curved screen when I got mine, the difference is in the model number letters not in the model range, i,e, the model range is 7000,8000 and 9000.

Well my tv arrived this afternoon, cracked my whip and got Mr P setting it up straight away :wink:
Oooooh it's most fabulous indeed!!!.... just having a fiddle and trying to get all the settings right, loving the immersive sound thru the curved sound bar I got to complement it! If anyone who's already got the tv has any tips or advice on what they found worked well or best feel free to share :smiley:
Just waiting now for my JL price match refund then I'll be doubly happy!
Thanks again OP for your post, me sends you thanks again (but my credit card doesn't!) :laughing: xx