What are the best value under 42 inch TVs of 2014 so far? My preference is to buy a 1080p 40 inch model, but if necessary I could probably accommodate up to a 42 inch model.
Richer Sounds are doing the Samsung UE40H6400 with 400Hz Clear Motion Rate (motion processing) at £499. Looks like a cracking deal! Has anyone had a play on this? Is it a 100Hz or 200Hz panel?
Or there is 2013's Samsung UE40F6740 for £549.95 at John Lewis. This set has 600Hz CMR and micro-dimming, perhaps rendering smoother motion and enhanced contrast versus the H6400? However it lacks the quad-core processor of the 2014 models, so presumably user interface and internet utility not so satisfactory. The equivalent 2014 version, the UE40H6700 currently retails at £799.95... Above my price bracket for the moment, and don't think I can wait until the autumn for a better deal!
What about Panasonic or Philips TVs?
It seems the 39 inch and below Panasonics don't have fast enough motion processing for my eyes, I checked out their 100Hz models last year and could see obvious motion judder that made viewing uncomfortable.
I saw a Philips 40PFL8007T last year and thought the picture was excellent, very clear with stable motion, I could easily imagine being drawn into a movie. A good looking set with strong audio but let down by frustratingly slow user interface. There are still a few available at Richer Sounds for £549.95, a very good deal if you can get the picture how you want it, navigate programme guide through separate set top box and aren't fussed about too slow to be useful smart tv features.
Richer Sounds are doing the Samsung UE40H6400 with 400Hz Clear Motion Rate (motion processing) at £499. Looks like a cracking deal! Has anyone had a play on this? Is it a 100Hz or 200Hz panel?
Or there is 2013's Samsung UE40F6740 for £549.95 at John Lewis. This set has 600Hz CMR and micro-dimming, perhaps rendering smoother motion and enhanced contrast versus the H6400? However it lacks the quad-core processor of the 2014 models, so presumably user interface and internet utility not so satisfactory. The equivalent 2014 version, the UE40H6700 currently retails at £799.95... Above my price bracket for the moment, and don't think I can wait until the autumn for a better deal!
What about Panasonic or Philips TVs?
It seems the 39 inch and below Panasonics don't have fast enough motion processing for my eyes, I checked out their 100Hz models last year and could see obvious motion judder that made viewing uncomfortable.
I saw a Philips 40PFL8007T last year and thought the picture was excellent, very clear with stable motion, I could easily imagine being drawn into a movie. A good looking set with strong audio but let down by frustratingly slow user interface. There are still a few available at Richer Sounds for £549.95, a very good deal if you can get the picture how you want it, navigate programme guide through separate set top box and aren't fussed about too slow to be useful smart tv features.
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