Tech Purchase Thread
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so, there is a new Samsung Frame TV coming soon and so the current one just dropped from $2100 to $1400 plus a free "frame"
old TV was over 8 years old, apps weren't working perfectly, not live streaming anymore, freezing etc and a few weeks ago it developed a dead pixel that i couldn't ignore
snapped up the new tv on Sunday, sold the old one for a few hundred bucks sunday avo, installer hooked up the new one yesterday, ducted the cables and everything, shit theyre a cool tv
best bit is doing a quick google and reviews of the new one were that very little had changed small technical things and some new cosmetic frame...all the reviews said buy now...result
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@Kiwiwomble said in Tech Purchase Thread:
so, there is a new Samsung Frame TV coming soon and so the current one just dropped from $2100 to $1400 plus a free "frame"
old TV was over 8 years old, apps weren't working perfectly, not live streaming anymore, freezing etc and a few weeks ago it developed a dead pixel that i couldn't ignore
snapped up the new tv on Sunday, sold the old one fore a few hundred bucks sunday avo, installer hooked up the new one yesterday, ducted the cables and everything, shit theyre a cool tv
best bit is doing a quick google and reviews of the new one were that very little had changed small technical things and some new cosmetic frame...all the reviews said buy now...result
Buying the previous model, or the runout is a good strategy
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@Kiwiwomble my brother managed to grab a 75" model for $1500 because of a JB Hifi website mistake
I'm getting sick of my Samsung TV because it's no longer supported. Given the picture quality, I think I'll jump to LG's C2 which is a ridiculous price now the C3 has been released and it practically as good.
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@antipodean how old is your current samsung? i decided 8 years of pretty much daily use was pretty good, a little annoying they change the apps and stop supporting the old ones but until the dead pixel i had just streamed from my phone when i wanted live
we have an LG before our Samsungs and they were great so probably cant go wrong, Mrs womble was just keen for the frame and it does look sick
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@Kiwiwomble At least six years old. Some apps like Netflix sometimes requires a hard start of the TV which makes me have to get off the couch. When I try to automate everything, that infuriates the lazy IT person in me.
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@antipodean said in Tech Purchase Thread:
I think I'll jump to LG's C2 which is a ridiculous price now the C3 has been released and it practically as good
The C2 is good. I use a smaller sized one as my primary monitor.
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I have Apple TVs for my TVs instead of onboard apps.
I had one good Netflix app on an old TV, ran well, started up quickly, seemed to find me better shows (that might be projecting), but most apps would get sluggish after a while on most TVs so I just prefer the Apple TV.
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@Nepia said in Tech Purchase Thread:
I have Apple TVs for my TVs instead of onboard apps.
I had one good Netflix app on an old TV, ran well, started up quickly, seemed to find me better shows (that might be projecting), but most apps would get sluggish after a while on most TVs so I just prefer the Apple TV.
Yep, I would certainly recommend using a separate box/dongle etc for your connections. TV manufacturers will not support their software or firmware very long. Samsung are notorious for not wanting to work with third party apps (eg UK Freeview was unavailable for years on Samsungs there. Samsung simply wouldn't engage)
Apple/Google platforms have the advantage of providing a platform by which the most up to date app can run and they keep compatibility as long as possible so as not to lose the customer to a competing option.
Don't spend TV money on the 'smart' functions, spend it on the picture and sound. -
@Crucial said in Tech Purchase Thread:
Don't spend TV money on the 'smart' functions, spend it on the picture and sound.
This.
When I bought my current TV (Panasonic HZ2000) in late 2020 it was all to do with the PQ. I have an AVR/speakers for sound and Apple TV 4K for the apps. Sorted.
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@Crucial said in Tech Purchase Thread:
Don't spend TV money on the 'smart' functions, spend it on the picture and sound.
I would say spend on what you find valuable, Mrs womble and I aren't audiofiles, never had a sound bar or even seperate speakers for a TV, havent seen a TV i would't call clear since HD became the norm or at very least since LED...where as an easy to use app built into the TV that Mrs womble can navigate with easy is invaluable
everyones different
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@Kiwiwomble said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@Crucial said in Tech Purchase Thread:
Don't spend TV money on the 'smart' functions, spend it on the picture and sound.
I would say spend on what you find valuable, Mrs womble and I aren't audiofiles, never had a sound bar or even seperate speakers for a TV, havent seen a TV i would't call clear since HD became the norm or at very least since LED...where as an easy to use app built into the TV that Mrs womble can navigate with easy is invaluable
everyones different
I understand what you are saying (I run a cheap but adequate generic brand TV. I suits us fine) but bear in mind that comes with frustration after a short period as the built in app isn't supported. TV Manufacturers love you because that frustration will lead you to upgrading/renewing
My comment is pointed more toward those that do like their picture/sound quality and I guess is saying that if comparing models and prices you may be better off removing the connection software from the equation. You might get a better picture for the same money or, more likely, save some money that could get you better sound if you don't already have it.
Mrs C doesn't care at all about surround sound as we aren't big movie watchers and 5.1 type systems never appealed in the room. When I explained to her that the Sonos soundbar adjusts to the room and has speech enhancement so that she can actually hear those mumble dramas she was really interested. -
@Kiwiwomble said in Tech Purchase Thread:
@Crucial said in Tech Purchase Thread:
Don't spend TV money on the 'smart' functions, spend it on the picture and sound.
I would say spend on what you find valuable, Mrs womble and I aren't audiofiles, never had a sound bar or even seperate speakers for a TV, havent seen a TV i would't call clear since HD became the norm or at very least since LED...where as an easy to use app built into the TV that Mrs womble can navigate with easy is invaluable
everyones different
I'm not a sound person either, I actually find mate's with audio set ups too loud. Not an old man thing either as I've always found tvs too loud when flatting.
The apps can be different with their sound too. Netflix I have tor turn up on both my TVs, whereas Stan, Apple, Disney all remain much lower.
An Apple TV (or a Chromecast, spit) can become useful if your TV doesn't update apps in the future but the picture etc is still good, saves buying a whole new TV.
You'll be able to watch the US rugby in the Samsung digital channels on the Frame.
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We're having a bit of fun going through old photos from travelling, working out which ones are high enough res and trimming to be the right ratio
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I’m looking at a soundbar so accepting suggestions.
We recently replaced our tv with this:
Apologies for the annoying brat but its the only one in English.
We were having heaps of trouble with the TV being impossible to see (we are up high with heaps of light) and strangely the projector is better than a TV. The speaker is less than ideal though so I’m looking for a Bluetooth soundbar
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@gt12 said in Tech Purchase Thread:
I’m looking at a soundbar so accepting suggestions.
We recently replaced our tv with this:
Apologies for the annoying brat but its the only one in English.
We were having heaps of trouble with the TV being impossible to see (we are up high with heaps of light) and strangely the projector is better than a TV. The speaker is less than ideal though so I’m looking for a Bluetooth soundbar
I would be interested in suggestions too. I have tried a few times to buy one but I am overwhelmed by all the choices. A bit like when I tried to update my stereo a few years ago. I gave up.
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I’ve never owned a soundbar. And I’ve never noticed how “deep the blacks are” in a movie.
But it shits me to tears when I’m watching sport and there is the slightest bit of lag when tracking the ball. If a tv could just focus on that and do it perfectly, I’d be a customer for life
