LCD without goodies 40 "Full HD to DVB-T up to about PLN 1300

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Hi
I have to buy an older person a 39-40 "Full HD TV for DVB-T reception without Smart TV, it should be simple.
I keep an eye on the models:
Sharp LC-40FG3342E - good opinions, someone wrote about poor viewing accounts, price: PLN 1190.
Thomson 40FC3201 - from about 1000 PLN.
I want good quality DVB-T images with relatively loud speakers (an elderly person).
Before that, I decided on the proven Samsung UE40J5100 model from 2015, but it is hardly available anymore.

Anonymous · Answer

Like Thomson, it's a new 40FD5406 for PLN 1195 What is your distance from the screen and what is the connected signal?

antek1cza · Answer

Hello You can also get a little over a thousand zlotys from Smart TV and I would think about it if there is, of course, internet, because: 1. An elderly person is unlikely to be able to handle the computer, but the TV will not. 2. With Smart TV, he has access to a huge database of YouTube videos, which can be very interesting for an elderly person. For example, it is possible to watch movies that interest her, e.g. nature, travel, music, etc. 3. The very launch of YouTube in such a TV (depending on the brand) means turning on the TV from the remote control and after it is launched, pressing a special button, e.g. red with the word YouTube, and then the windows with the selection of the movie appear. As for simplicity, it is different and depends on the manufacturer and model, and it's best to go to the supermarkets and see for yourself which one has simpler operation. Without a personal check, it is difficult to advise because everyone is different and, for example, the level of sound from a TV will be ok for one and too quiet for the other. It also depends on the antenna.

Anonymous · Answer

Distance is about 2m (armchair) and about 3m (sofa), I do not want Smart and goodies because if grandpa presses something, he will call that he can not watch TV and this is a village, there is no permanent Internet there, maybe he would arrange the subject hotel ... we often come with our own "Internet" and then I plan to connect a USB stick computer.
Signal as I wrote DVB-T or terrestrial TV.

antek1cza · Answer

Recommended distances by Sony -best-ogl% C4% 85da% C4% 87-LCD TV% 3F Whether it is Smart or not, TV remotes have a lot of buttons that older people can anyway - and it often happens that they are confusing. One of the ways to simplify the operation is to print the enlarged remote control on a color printer and mark with a thick pen what to press and in what order. you need to check it out but it might be helpful.

Anonymous · Answer

For my grandfather, I would take the 55 model for PLN 2,000 - because then he will see much better.

Anonymous · Answer

There will be no bigger one there, max 43 ". The TV set will be standing on the chest of drawers which stands by the wall and the window starts on the left.
40 "is perfect.
What do you think about these 2 models? Today I will watch Sharp in Euro Rtv Agd, but this Thomson one has similar parameters despite being cheaper.
Today's LCDs cope well with terrestrial TV signals, no "rubber mouths" any more, they scale nicely, I don't know how these cheaper models are.
I have concerns about the legs of the TV stand, I will know the dimensions of the chest of drawers on Monday, but with a different kind of stand, only JVC and this cool Samsung, I will buy a wedding stand, I won't hang the wall because the walls are made of some plywood (old wooden house).

Anonymous · Answer

That would be definitely 43 if it comes in. Every inch is worth its weight in gold for grandfather's comfort.

antek1cza · Answer

I do not know them, but I wrote earlier: approach the supermarkets and see them in action, or maybe a colleague will hit some sale? And yes and no and it depends on the sensitivity of the DVB-T tuner and this is different. The fact that when the signal is of sufficient quality, it looks like a picture, otherwise it is black pudding and it looks worse than in the old analogues.

Anonymous · Answer

I watched this Sharp today in euroagdrtv and I think I will decide on Thomson 40FB5426 with Smart Tv

the picture charmed me. Compared to Sharp, it had beautiful juicy colors, beautiful white, much better viewing angles and more even matrix illumination. If the father-in-law has a problem with the service, he will turn on the hotel mode.
Thomson is part of the Chinese TCL.

Anonymous · Answer

Thomson exactly as you wrote = TCL. They are currently producing very good models in Europe.

Anonymous · Answer

I still have a choice Thomson 40FB5416 is cheaper PLN 12 and compared to Thomson 40FB5426 Miracst, one USB for instead of 2, DNR - digital noise reduction, the rest the same, not counting the weight and power consumption, I wonder why it is cheaper, the matrix is probably the same , brightness 300 cd / m2 and in the comments there is praise for the image quality.
Both models are RtvEuroAgd (the purchase will be partially in 0% installments).
If it weren't for the fatal wide legs that now join all models, I would take something from 43 ".

Added after 48 [minutes]:

I guess they differ.
http://www.thomsontv.pl/serwis/do-po...64&product=595 40FB5426
http://www.thomsontv.pl/serwis/do-po...64&product=485 40FB5416

40FB5426 brightness 270 (cd / m2) Resolution - FHDS panel
40FB5416 brightness 260 (cd / m2) Resolution - FHD panel
The question is what does FHDS vs FHD mean?

Added after 4 [hours] 42 [minutes]:

Well, I have a dilemma, there is also Philips 43PFT4112 / 12, the price is similar, 43 "fits on the chest of drawers, simple without any frills, clear remote control, I wonder how it fares with the Tomson.

Anonymous · Answer

He plays better than Thomson.

Anonymous · Answer

I just bought this Philips at a price reduction to PLN 1099, I will connect it on Saturday, thank you.

Anonymous · Answer

I'm a little disappointed. While the colors, contrast and angles are very cool, the image looks a bit like poor interpolation. The brother-in-law Philips 4k handles it better, the picture is perfect on any channel.

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