Got an email about this today, hope it helps someone. I looked around various sites and this is the cheapest i've found.
Escape everyday reality and jump into the on-screen action with the Toshiba 55U6663DB TV. Displaying every on-screen image in picture perfect clarity, this 55 inch 4K Ultra HD TV brings you more viewing variety.
Connecting you to the wider world of online home entertainment, the Toshiba TV’s smart portal enables you to access countless catch up and on demand services. Tune into the latest blockbusters from Netflix or discover the latest video sensations on YouTube.
The TV also comes with Freeview Play, a subscription free service that enables you to find TV and on demand, all in one place. Discover programmes from BBC iPlayer, the ITV hub, All 4, My 5 and UKTV sitting alongside over 70 digital channels and a further 15 in HD.
For even more entertainment choice, you can use the TV’s four HDMI inputs to connect to other HD devices, such as Blu-ray players and games consoles. Upload your family photos and views to share on the big screen via the three USB ports.
Features:
4K Ultra HD 2160p viewing quality Built-in Freeview Play for access to your favourite TV channels 4 x HDMI inputs for connecting your external audio or games consoles Built-In Wi-Fi for the ultimate user friendly media sharing experience
Package: No Annual Power Consumption: 125kWh HDMI Ports: 4 Resolution: 4K UHD (2160p) Brand: Toshiba Screen Size: 55 inch Scart Ports: 1 Curved Screen: No Screen Technology: LED
USB Ports: 3 Colour: Silver Internet Ready: Yes Smart TV: Yes Weight: 18.6kg (packed) Dimensions: H 87.4 x W 136.9 x D 16.5 cm (packed) Speaker Output: 2 x 10W Energy Rating: A+ Digital Tuner: Yes
Top comments
manbearpig
17 Jul 176#11
Before anyone gets too excited, Toshiba don't make their own TVs anymore and are all re-branded turkish Vestel's. Same as all of the other well known brands apart from Samsung, LG and Sony.
Just pick up any unbranded TV and it will be literally identical.
EndlessWaves
17 Jul 173#20
Hisense aren't and neither are Philips. Although Philips TV division is no longer owned by Philips but by a company called TPV whose other main arm is AOC monitors.
Panasonic aren't at the mid-range and above (700+), the lower seem to have Vestel parts. I'm not sure on the exact setup though, but they do seem to have more involvement that just changing the badge as things like the Smart TV system are their own.
Vestel is by far the biggest budget manufacturer out there and has most of the market either directly or through rebadging for the brand owner. Hitatchi, toshiba, finlux, sharp, celcius, JVC, Blaupunkt etc. There one or two others such as Cello/Goodmans TVs which seem to be a chinese ODM (although probably not Hisense judging from the reported quality).
But yeah, the main manufacturers are Vestel, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and Philips.
Just one of the many trade-offs in a budget TV. It's a minor difference easily swamped by others under typical TV use. I'd only avoid it if you're using it up close, such as on a desk for a PC.
There's no such thing at this time of year, if you can't get the 2016 range you'll have to wait for the 2017 one to come down in price, pay more or settle for less.
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dansallis
17 Jul 17#1
Great find OP! Bought :laughing:
scottishpunter
17 Jul 172#2
Has been posted here before @£335.50 - not try to make a time machine comment!
i saw that one as well, i did a google search and this is the cheapest around at the moment and it's got a five year guarantee.
kjfrazer to scottishpunter
17 Jul 17#5
Cheers. I'll keep an eye on it.
kjfrazer
17 Jul 17#6
I'm tempted given the guarantee, but I'll be paying on a credit card for the protection anyway.
creepyg
17 Jul 17#7
Worth reading just for the "lively debate" that breaks out. (shock)
EndlessWaves
17 Jul 17#8
It doesn't make any sense to pay £399 for a unbranded TV in 55" when you can pick up a 50" model for £299.
daymouse to EndlessWaves
17 Jul 172#9
wheres this 50" £299 model? Cheers
shindigger
17 Jul 17#10
I bought the 49" for £346 with surcharge. Same warranty applies. TV seems fine for the money.
manbearpig
17 Jul 176#11
Before anyone gets too excited, Toshiba don't make their own TVs anymore and are all re-branded turkish Vestel's. Same as all of the other well known brands apart from Samsung, LG and Sony.
Just pick up any unbranded TV and it will be literally identical.
daymouse to manbearpig
17 Jul 171#12
Didnt realise that! Thanks
Take it this would be a better deal from richer sounds?
Are all the Panasonic ones Vestel too? and how about Hisense?
zmmaths
17 Jul 17#13
Good deal. Do I have to be a member of Costco to buy this? Thanks.
captainbeaky to zmmaths
17 Jul 17#16
No - but u have to pay 5% surcharge (£19.99). Cheapest option would be to pay £15 for annual online subscription. http://www.costco.co.uk/how_it_works
Published prices are for members & online subscribers only. A surcharge of 5% (+VAT at the standard rate) will be added to total purchases made by non-Costco UK members and non costco.co.uk online subscribers.
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Escape everyday reality and jump into the on-screen action with the Toshiba 55U6663DB TV. Displaying every on-screen image in picture perfect clarity, this 55 inch 4K Ultra HD TV brings you more viewing variety.
Connecting you to the wider world of online home entertainment, the Toshiba TV’s smart portal enables you to access countless catch up and on demand services. Tune into the latest blockbusters from Netflix or discover the latest video sensations on YouTube.
The TV also comes with Freeview Play, a subscription free service that enables you to find TV and on demand, all in one place. Discover programmes from BBC iPlayer, the ITV hub, All 4, My 5 and UKTV sitting alongside over 70 digital channels and a further 15 in HD.
For even more entertainment choice, you can use the TV’s four HDMI inputs to connect to other HD devices, such as Blu-ray players and games consoles. Upload your family photos and views to share on the big screen via the three USB ports.
Features:
4K Ultra HD 2160p viewing quality
Built-in Freeview Play for access to your favourite TV channels
4 x HDMI inputs for connecting your external audio or games consoles
Built-In Wi-Fi for the ultimate user friendly media sharing experience
Package: No
Annual Power Consumption: 125kWh
HDMI Ports: 4
Resolution: 4K UHD (2160p)
Brand: Toshiba
Screen Size: 55 inch
Scart Ports: 1
Curved Screen: No
Screen Technology: LED
USB Ports: 3
Colour: Silver
Internet Ready: Yes
Smart TV: Yes
Weight: 18.6kg (packed)
Dimensions: H 87.4 x W 136.9 x D 16.5 cm (packed)
Speaker Output: 2 x 10W
Energy Rating: A+
Digital Tuner: Yes
Top comments
Just pick up any unbranded TV and it will be literally identical.
Panasonic aren't at the mid-range and above (700+), the lower seem to have Vestel parts. I'm not sure on the exact setup though, but they do seem to have more involvement that just changing the badge as things like the Smart TV system are their own.
Vestel is by far the biggest budget manufacturer out there and has most of the market either directly or through rebadging for the brand owner. Hitatchi, toshiba, finlux, sharp, celcius, JVC, Blaupunkt etc. There one or two others such as Cello/Goodmans TVs which seem to be a chinese ODM (although probably not Hisense judging from the reported quality).
But yeah, the main manufacturers are Vestel, Samsung, LG, Sony, Panasonic, Hisense and Philips.
Just one of the many trade-offs in a budget TV. It's a minor difference easily swamped by others under typical TV use. I'd only avoid it if you're using it up close, such as on a desk for a PC.
There's no such thing at this time of year, if you can't get the 2016 range you'll have to wait for the 2017 one to come down in price, pay more or settle for less.
All comments (64)
Here
Just pick up any unbranded TV and it will be literally identical.
Take it this would be a better deal from richer sounds?
https://www.richersounds.com/product/tv---all/lg/49-inch-smart-4k-hdr/lg-49uh610v
http://www.costco.co.uk/how_it_works
Published prices are for members & online subscribers only. A surcharge of 5% (+VAT at the standard rate) will be added to total purchases made by non-Costco UK members and non costco.co.uk online subscribers.