On Thu, 02 Mar 2023 13:27:15 +0000, David wrote:

I vaguely recall looking at new TVs around October/November 2022 and
thinking that there was a good range of affordable TVs.

Nearly everything now seems to be £500 or above, certainly at Richer
Sounds who are normally reasonably priced.

Where the prices at the end of last year clearance for 2022 stock making
way for incoming 2023 stock?

I (again vaguely) recall Which? saying that TV prices for a chosen model declined by quite a bit over the calendar year.

Should I wait 3 months or so?

Hang on, Which? brings up:

<https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B09W6552XS>

That looks a reasonable deal at £399.

Wonder if the local branch of Hughes will price match?

<https://www.hughes.co.uk/product/tv-and-entertainment/televisions/all- televisions/lg/43uq91006la>

Only £10 more at £409 and I would prefer to use a local dealer instead of Amazon Marketplace.

Unless someone knows of an even better deal, of course....

Mid range spec but looks to do all I need.

Cheers


Dave R

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David wrote:

Where the prices at the end of last year clearance for 2022 stock making
way for incoming 2023 stock?

CES has only just been and gone, so probably dealers are
expecting/pushing new models?

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I vaguely recall looking at new TVs around October/November 2022 and
thinking that there was a good range of affordable TVs.

Nearly everything now seems to be £500 or above, certainly at Richer
Sounds who are normally reasonably priced.

Where the prices at the end of last year clearance for 2022 stock making
way for incoming 2023 stock?

I (again vaguely) recall Which? saying that TV prices for a chosen model declined by quite a bit over the calendar year.

Should I wait 3 months or so?

Cheers


Dave R

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Well they will always want to screw their max out of the current model. So I guess it depends how they sell, my guess is that fairly expensive tvs will
not be a priority for a while, aand folk will go for The Amazon plug in
stick if they want more choices, provided the old TV is capable of coping
with one.
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I vaguely recall looking at new TVs around October/November 2022 and
thinking that there was a good range of affordable TVs.

Nearly everything now seems to be £500 or above, certainly at Richer
Sounds who are normally reasonably priced.

Where the prices at the end of last year clearance for 2022 stock making
way for incoming 2023 stock?

I (again vaguely) recall Which? saying that TV prices for a chosen model declined by quite a bit over the calendar year.

Should I wait 3 months or so?

Cheers

Dave R

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On 02/03/2023 13:27, David wrote:

I vaguely recall looking at new TVs around October/November 2022 and
thinking that there was a good range of affordable TVs.

Nearly everything now seems to be £500 or above, certainly at Richer
Sounds who are normally reasonably priced.

Where the prices at the end of last year clearance for 2022 stock making
way for incoming 2023 stock?

At the end of last year they were discounting 2021 models. For the past
couple of years there have also been supply chain problems.

Often the difference in the 2021, 2022, and 2023 models is minor and in
the higher end models often are minor changes to performance for
interconnects which appeal to serious gamers. Some of the differences
may not be important for someone who uses the TV for watching broadcast
TV directly or via a set-top box or maybe doesn't have a AV amplifier
cooking away under the TV giving realistic cinema surround sound.

Also be aware that there may actually be bigger differences between the
same models sold in the USA and those sold in the UK. Just be aware that
a Youtube review may be for a model sold in the USA.

I (again vaguely) recall Which? saying that TV prices for a chosen model declined by quite a bit over the calendar year.

Should I wait 3 months or so?

Double figure inflation is likely to push up prices. A recession may
reduce prices for items that don't sell well. Xmas credit card bills
dropping on the door mats and high winter fuel prices may put off people
buying TVs for a while. How long is a piece of string.

I purchased a 55" TV in August last year (2021 model) the 2022 model
from the same supplier is 20% higher in price UNTIL you see the cash
back promotion from the manufacturer. Give or take a few quid the
cashback makes the 2022 model currently available the same price I paid
for the 2021 model.

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On Thursday, 2 March 2023 at 13:27:18 UTC, David wrote:

I vaguely recall looking at new TVs around October/November 2022 and thinking that there was a good range of affordable TVs.

Nearly everything now seems to be £500 or above, certainly at Richer
Sounds who are normally reasonably priced.

It depends on size, but for 55" plenty at around £300 including at Richer Sounds, indeed the Toshiba is £299, which is 20% less than I paid them for mine in 2018. Decent picture, software a bit flaky.

OTOH a state-of-the-art LG OLED will cost you about £1,200.

Where the prices at the end of last year clearance for 2022 stock making
way for incoming 2023 stock?

LG's new models should appear in UK shops around Easter. They will probably a little more expensive than current [2022] models, which should decline slightly in coming months.

I (again vaguely) recall Which? saying that TV prices for a chosen model declined by quite a bit over the calendar year.

Should I wait 3 months or so?

About six weeks. RS FYE is 30th April, and sometimes they will liquidate surplus inventory shortly before that to strengthen their cash position.

Also look out for maker promotions, I got ~30% discount on a Samsung Galaxy S23 ultra by pre-ordering and Px'ing and old phone worth about £50.

Cheers

Dave R

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On 03/03/2023 in message <90256701-8b24-41da-ba6c-db1598c85726n@googlegroups.com> R. Mark Clayton
wrote:

Also look out for maker promotions, I got ~30% discount on a Samsung
Galaxy S23 ultra by pre-ordering and Px'ing and old phone worth about £50.

I don't use the tuner on my TV, it really just acts as a monitor for a
variety of set under boxes (and sound is tapped off to an amplifier). If I
live long enough to need a replacement would there be any merit in getting
a monitor instead of a TV?

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On Friday, 3 March 2023 at 17:06:35 UTC, Jeff Gaines wrote:

On 03/03/2023 in message
<90256701-8b24-41da...@googlegroups.com> R. Mark Clayton
wrote:

Also look out for maker promotions, I got ~30% discount on a Samsung >Galaxy S23 ultra by pre-ordering and Px'ing and old phone worth about £50. I don't use the tuner on my TV, it really just acts as a monitor for a variety of set under boxes (and sound is tapped off to an amplifier). If I live long enough to need a replacement would there be any merit in getting

a monitor instead of a TV?

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Sadly not [for now] because in larger sizes plain monitors cost more than TV's. OTOH they usually have display port connections and can run at higher refresh rates if you like computer games.

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On Sun, 05 Mar 2023 04:14:55 -0800, R. Mark Clayton wrote:

On Friday, 3 March 2023 at 17:06:35 UTC, Jeff Gaines wrote:

On 03/03/2023 in message <90256701-8b24-41da...@googlegroups.com> R.
Mark Clayton wrote:

Also look out for maker promotions, I got ~30% discount on a Samsung
Galaxy S23 ultra by pre-ordering and Px'ing and old phone worth about
£50.

I don't use the tuner on my TV, it really just acts as a monitor for a
variety of set under boxes (and sound is tapped off to an amplifier).
If I live long enough to need a replacement would there be any merit in
getting a monitor instead of a TV?

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Jeff Gaines Dorset UK This is as bad as it can get, but don't bet on it

Sadly not [for now] because in larger sizes plain monitors cost more
than TV's. OTOH they usually have display port connections and can run
at higher refresh rates if you like computer games.

This is why I am looking for a TV as a monitor.

I did suddenly realise that I hadn't checked relative prices recently, but
a TV should be fine for my needs which don't include things like gaming.

I am currently using my Samsung 40" TV as a monitor and it is working acceptably if not magnificently.

LG TV on order and when it arrives it will be a decision between using
that as a monitor and reverting the TV to original location, or keeping
the Samsung here and having extra spankiness in the bedroom.

Cheers


Dave R

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On 05/03/2023 15:11, David wrote:

having extra spankiness in the bedroom

Too much information, we don't wish to hear about your private peccadilloes!

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On Sun, 05 Mar 2023 17:42:14 +0000, Java Jive wrote:

On 05/03/2023 15:11, David wrote:

having extra spankiness in the bedroom

Too much information, we don't wish to hear about your private
peccadilloes!

Sadly we don't have any at the moment.
Gave up after the last pair died.
The vet bills were horrendous as well.

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On Sunday, 5 March 2023 at 15:11:41 UTC, David wrote:

On Sun, 05 Mar 2023 04:14:55 -0800, R. Mark Clayton wrote:

On Friday, 3 March 2023 at 17:06:35 UTC, Jeff Gaines wrote:

On 03/03/2023 in message <90256701-8b24-41da...@googlegroups.com> R.
Mark Clayton wrote:

Also look out for maker promotions, I got ~30% discount on a Samsung
Galaxy S23 ultra by pre-ordering and Px'ing and old phone worth about
£50.

I don't use the tuner on my TV, it really just acts as a monitor for a
variety of set under boxes (and sound is tapped off to an amplifier).
If I live long enough to need a replacement would there be any merit in >> getting a monitor instead of a TV?

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Jeff Gaines Dorset UK This is as bad as it can get, but don't bet on it

Sadly not [for now] because in larger sizes plain monitors cost more
than TV's. OTOH they usually have display port connections and can run
at higher refresh rates if you like computer games.

This is why I am looking for a TV as a monitor.

I did suddenly realise that I hadn't checked relative prices recently, but
a TV should be fine for my needs which don't include things like gaming.

I am currently using my Samsung 40" TV as a monitor and it is working acceptably if not magnificently.

LG TV on order and when it arrives it will be a decision between using
that as a monitor and reverting the TV to original location, or keeping
the Samsung here and having extra spankiness in the bedroom.
Cheers

Dave R

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If you use a TV as a monitor over HDMI you are likely to be limited to 4k @30Hz. you might need a better cable.

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