Hi Guys, was looking for a TV and came across this model, it seems good for the price and has 100 reviews on google with a 4.8/5 overall. In order to get it for this price I had to use the code CBT60 which gives you 60 off a spend on tvs above 600.
I paid 3.99 delivery also for my slot but it seemed on the site you could get some for free?
Hope this helps somebody
All comments (31)
beardenvy
12 Sep 17#1
Cue the anti-curved comments
Aaronnnn
12 Sep 17#2
I have the curved and was always against it, however I bought one and it looks pretty good, especially in corners
Walshinho
12 Sep 17#3
Yeah, i originally looked at the non curved model of this but it worked out curved was cheaper with the code that i was going to spend on the normal
dr_spaceman
12 Sep 17#4
Does "upscaling High Dynamic Range (HDR)" mean it is not fully HDR?
rgbws to dr_spaceman
12 Sep 17#6
Absolutely don't get this if you actually care about HDR. This is no HDR TV. HDR content will look very similar to SDR because it doesn't get bright, and does not have a wide enough colour-gamut, also to mention that this is a 8-bit panel without even any dithering.
MSK. to dr_spaceman
13 Sep 17#7
With Samsung TV's you need to be looking at the Q7 range and above this year, for TV's with a 10 bit panel and 'proper' HDR.
dr_spaceman to MSK.
13 Sep 17#8
Been looking at getting a new TV but not very knowledgeable so this helps, thanks! I have been advised to be careful about what is advertised as HDR as they try to trick you with the wording when it is not 'proper' HDR.
MSK. to dr_spaceman
13 Sep 17#9
When I look for TV's, I ignore the HDR wording completely. Having a 10bit screen is the most important part. That allows the TV to display enough colours to properly show HDR, so any TV that has a 10bit panel will pretty certain to have decent HDR. The other factor is brightness, but again, I don't know of any 10bit TV's which aren't bright enough for proper HDR.
Finding out if a TV has a 10bit panel can be a little tricky, some manufacturer's try to hide that information because it is so telling.
You're right to be wary of the wording, a lot of TV's have the chip in them that will process the HDR signal, but don't have a good enough panel to display it's output.
If you want a foolproof way of looking, it's very unlikely any TV that doesn't have the UltraHD Premium badge will have a 10bit screen. Sony might be the only exception, because they don't use the standard.
Probably next month and beyond is when TV's are going to be at their best price this year, if they follow the same trend as last year. So if you can hold off for a month or so, it will probably pay off.
carpetburger to MSK.
13 Sep 17#17
Thanks, I am also looking for a new TV and found your comment very helpful. No rush also so will hold out a month or so and purchase a better tv (only 10bit panel) ha
dr_spaceman to MSK.
13 Sep 17#24
Very helpful information :thumbsup: Going to write this all down and start searching!
MSK. to dr_spaceman
14 Sep 17#25
If you see any bargains, hit me up please :grin: I am determined to buy one this year.
rollmesome to MSK.
14 Sep 17#26
same. looking for a 55" TV around 600 - 700 with android OS preferably
MSK. to rollmesome
14 Sep 17#27
I don't think we'll be that lucky. Best price for that spec last year was about £899. You might get a 49" on a very good day for that budget.
rollmesome to MSK.
15 Sep 17#28
No man.. it's all about timing.. got the xe7000 Sony Bravia last year during Boxing Day for 649!
MSK. to rollmesome
15 Sep 17#29
I'm pleased for you, but I don't do bravias any more. After the last two died early and Sony neutered their smart functions within six months of purchasing.
HINEMUSIC
12 Sep 17#5
You appear to get another 5% discount on all samsung coop tvs if your a member if not it's a £1 to join and that takes this to under £600 and you may be able to get another 2% quidco
thedvdmonster
13 Sep 17#10
Cold I can buy an old tv on gumtree for £50 and watch the same programmes. Oh sorry this isn't the iphone thread.
DamienB
13 Sep 17#11
Might be useful if you live in a lighthouse
gg1pl to DamienB
13 Sep 17#18
Was funny in 2014 :relaxed:
DamienB to gg1pl
13 Sep 17#20
Funny? This is a serious consideration!
omendata to gg1pl
13 Sep 17#23
Hmm i thought it was funny - never heard it myself!
dodgymix
13 Sep 17#12
Great tv and don't really realise its curved anymore.
this Samsung is far superior to the unresponsive Sony HD TV I got a few months after. drives me bad with no reaction to the remote some times when you click on menu / apps etc Wish Id just got another Samsung
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Opening post
In order to get it for this price I had to use the code CBT60 which gives you 60 off a spend on tvs above 600.
I paid 3.99 delivery also for my slot but it seemed on the site you could get some for free?
Hope this helps somebody
All comments (31)
Finding out if a TV has a 10bit panel can be a little tricky, some manufacturer's try to hide that information because it is so telling.
You're right to be wary of the wording, a lot of TV's have the chip in them that will process the HDR signal, but don't have a good enough panel to display it's output.
If you want a foolproof way of looking, it's very unlikely any TV that doesn't have the UltraHD Premium badge will have a 10bit screen. Sony might be the only exception, because they don't use the standard.
Probably next month and beyond is when TV's are going to be at their best price this year, if they follow the same trend as last year. So if you can hold off for a month or so, it will probably pay off.
Oh sorry this isn't the iphone thread.
this Samsung is far superior to the unresponsive Sony HD TV I got a few months after. drives me bad with no reaction to the remote some times when you click on menu / apps etc
Wish Id just got another Samsung