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Advice on buying new TV please - what features Not to get.

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Liz08 Sun 06-Sept-26 09:54:30

We are thinking of replacing our 16 year old TV in the living room. I've been researching online and find all the info to be rather overwhelming.confused

The only thing we can decide is the size, 50inch seems to be right for the room.

We have a basic Sky package including Netflix which is enough for us - we don't need sport, kids or movie channels.

DH is hard of hearing so is a 'sound bar' a good idea?

Any suggestions and info will be much appreciated as we'll probably have this TV for 16 years too. grin

ExaltedWombat Mon 07-Sept-26 19:14:19

A smart tv will have the facility to plug in an external hard drive, giving recording capabilities.

FranP Mon 07-Sept-26 20:17:05

Sound clarity is important; especially with newer US programmes. Try watching NCIS Miami to see what I mean.

Soundbars make this better, but if it is just him then you need one with multiple USB ports to add a wire free speaker right next to him.

Mojack26 Mon 07-Sept-26 23:25:24

I have 50" Samsung Smart Tv and it's easy to navigate. Nobidea about a soundbar,sorry