I’m often asked… and rightly so, as I’m a bit of a tech person… what TV should I get Bal?
That’s a great question.
My answer used to be, how big is your room… now it’s more like, what is it you want to watch?
Our behaviours are changing… due to technology! – We’re watching less TV… you probably knew that, right? – we’re watching more YouTube on our tablets, catching up on episodes via our phones and the short video clips via social media channels such as Facebook.
So, what you’re saying is… I don’t need a new TV Bal?
Well… depends how old your current one is… but ignoring that fact, and based on you asking me… I’m going to say Yes. Yes you do. Yes you do need a new TV.
Why?
Well… whilst it’s great watching clips and short videos on your phone or tablet…. Isn’t it great to watch a film every now and again on a larger screen? What about some sports…. maybe a game of football in 4K? If you have sky sports… you could go multi-screen! Flick between matches and games on the same channel!
Now…. Back to your original question… which TV should I get.
Simple.
Smart. 4K. TV. That’s all you really need. Size of the TV depends on how big your room is.
Now, whilst I won’t go into specific makes and models… because you get what you pay for. If you want more than the standard 2 HDMI ports…. You’ll have to pay more. If you want something with good quality sound… then you’ll have to pay more.
You want it to be SMART – so it connects to your Internet, and you can watch films via your Netflix or other such account… and there’s so much more you can do (you can still watch those YouTube videos without straining your neck at a 45degree angle downwards.
4K – so the quality is there. There is truly a huge difference between HD and 4K.
Now, this is relevant for today.
I’ve seen 8K and was blown away.
But you don’t need anything like that for the moment.
You can pick up a half decent Smart 4K TV 49” for around the £350 mark.
Yes there’s deals and offers – and you can find them cheaper (you can also find them more expensive) – but that’s the approx. price you should be looking at to pay.
You can go fancy, and get a curved one. Is it worth it – the jury’s out on that one.
You could improve sound by getting a sound bar. I would recommend this. Most new TV’s have an optical port – for you to plug your soundbar into. Fast becoming a home cinema.
So… whilst I was unable to answer your original question of what TV… I hope I’ve provided some guidance… to what… and to how much….
I once bought one of my TV’s when I was shopping at Tesco…. no joke! – I went in to buy some Milk and cookies (essentials for bedtime)… and I saw a TV, at a great price. So, like any normal person, I put my basket down, opened Google… did a quick search on the internet for the best price for that TV… had a quick look at the reviews…. everything seemed fairly positive.. for the price.. and this in-store price was alot cheaper than any on-line price, so I ditched the basket and picked myself a trolley and a TV.
There’s various sites such as – trustedreviews.com and expertreviews.co.uk – that can show you pro’s and con’s of each latest TV and the Top 10 TV deals.
So, whilst we are watching less TV… it’s still a nice box in the corner… ok, not a box anymore… still a nice flat (or curved) display, in the corner (or on the wall) that will allow you and the family… friends… to come together and enjoy.
It’s not going anywhere fast…. Unlike computers…