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Fact is, no, my wife never actually verbalised that she specifically wanted a LG, but we have an LG in another place, that she's happy with. And that's her (understandable) mentally, more than it mine. I have been most genuinely willing to research and try and persuade her of the merits of equally good less expensive, and perhaps even more appropiate (to her needs) brands & models. But.....I admit to a fear of opting for something other than LG that would, should anything about it dissatisfy her, be a cross to bear!! Sure, I know that sounds pathetic! ???????? But Bruno, right now I love your suggestion that I post the LG model number etc. Will do. After comments about 'burning', which I wasn't before aware of, I'm concerned the it might be an issue with some TVs, even pricier ones, as she does watch a lot of Thai tv...with all the logos and ribbons running across the bottom of the screen etc. How to avoid or limit that burn? So anyway I'll post the model number if I can find the pic i took the shop. If I can't...recall it was 2021 model LG 55inch 4k nanocell priced at around 26000 baht.

To be honest, Bruno (and all who've kindly offered useful info), I have just had a chat with my wife an hour ago about the good sense of considering TVs that are (often much) less expensive than the big brand ones we've looked at, yet meet our needs just as sufficiently, etc. (Based on the advice from this site.) Although politely listening & hearing me out I quickly sensed, from the subtlest of expressions on her face, what I'd predicted: that it would pay me in the long run, in all sorts of ways, to just go with what she originally fancied in the shop, an LG model at around 25000 baht. So that'll likely be the outcome, for better or worse! ???? Oh, the rich pageant of it all!

Will have a read up on TV operating systems (hopefully I'll be able to understand at least SOME of what it says!) As for wife using apps on Android.....you mean like youtube? Netflix? Facebook? (Thicko alert!.....Bruno....and others......I am unusually ignorant about what to most people is basic tech terminology!) ????

Definitely of interest, Bruno! Cheers ????

Hey Vinny... Sorry for late reply. That definitely sounds worth a look-see. Will check it out. Good specs and reasonable price. Appreciate you sending the link. Thanks ????

Thanks Vinny. Very interesting. You mentioned OLEDs starting at around 35k and that is very helpful to know as I can at least rule them out!! I'm looking at 25/26000 baht max, possibly much much cheaper. So the link you kindly provided about QLED/OLED/LED etc, was also helpful as it explains some alternative terms that different brands may use but actually mean the same thing! ???? it's that kind of stuff that gets me so confused.....so I thank you for that useful link, as well as the other sound advice you kindly offer. Much appreciated. ????

'Minefield' is right, I reckon! ???? Thanks for links, Bruno. Trouble though for me, is that I can't easily assess the merits of these TVs when I can't even understand what the terms mean! 'Qled'....'Oled'.....' ????.....and 'Global Dimming' (Greta Thunberg hasn't mentioned that!)....wow! But I'm gettin' there......thanks to kind advice from people like yourself, thanks!????

Thanks Vinny. Sorry for slow response. I will definitely check out the link. Interesting, because until very very recently I hadn't even heard of brands like Hisense and TCL (or is it TLC?!). I'll check it out. Cheers, and appreciate your recommendations. ????

Oh crikey, Vinny.....now you've given me something ELSE to consider!! ???????? She'll be sitting directly opposite TV, about 8/9 feet away. No direct sunlight. Mostly evening viewing in darkish room. I haven't checked out your link yet, but will. Thanks for posting. ????

Dddave...huge thanks for this comprehensive explanation of certain basics I needed (& wanted) to be aware of. Very, very helpful! ???????? I appreciate you (and others) taking the time to post it.

Uhmmm ???? Thanks for that. ????

Cheers for that link, Bruno. ????

The logos cause this 'burn'? I believe you....just wasn't aware of that. In fact, wasn't aware of burn at all until 5 minutes ago! Anyway.....interesting.

Just noticed your post, Bruno. Interesting. And useful. Have seen Google TV and Android TV on advertising boards and was wondering what all that meant. I shall have to google these options to know more precisely what they are, the differences & what they offer, etc....but I shall bear in mind what you say. To be honest, Bruno, it is because I see these words & terms on display boards, without knowing what it all means that I posted this in the first place! My head spins at it all. Then, I read a response to your post by lopburi3 - which to me sounds like it might apply in my case a bit (but I'm not sure!) - and am now sitting here smiling at how one can get more confused the more one seeks to become less confused! I remember with early desk top computers, it seemed to me the only considerations were ensuring you had the latest 'Pentium' thingy and so much 'ram'! Having said all that.....I'm still getting - from detailed posts like yours & lopburi3's etc, - a better general idea, and so I do appreciate your post, thanks. ????

Right, ok. That's good to know. All this info helps. Thanks ????

Thanks, Will27. I can get the points you're making, especially about gimmicks & biased salespersons! Yes, will avoid Samsung. And will check out Powerbuy. Cheers ????

Thanks for your thoughts & recommendations, Dmaxdan. Your 'humble opinion' is much appreciated. I shall bear the 4k comments in mind, and also the HDMI, usb & bluetooth factors. This was very much the kind of information I sought. You talk about these devices being set up as 'idiot proof'......well I am that kind of person they probably had in mind! ????

Now that is mighty intersting, elfpattaya, cos the reason I seek another smart tv is cos the samsung we had blew up!! Appreciate your comment & helpful advice. ????????

I'm definitely interested. I'm a name brand man, USUALLY......but I really think I should maybe rethink that. ????????

2 years? Wow! I would be hoping for a longer life than that! That is very, very interesting. Thanks, lopburi3. I haven't checked out the link you kindly provided, but I will in a moment. Cheers ????

With respect, Hammer, TVs are certainly common and everyday household items, as are laptops, phones and bottle openers, but in terms of requiring doing a little bit of homework in knowing which one might be the optimum buy in terms of specs & price, etc, one of them is definitely the odd one out! (For me, anyway. ????)

Thanks for that. Very useful, though I got to admit that they're sadly beyond my price range. But I am learning a lot by reading it all. Cheers!????

Erm.....I love my wife dearly, Scuba, but....bless her....she's even less knowledgeable about these things than I!????

Your simple advice may be precisely how I should go about it. But I guess I just have too much experience of being deceptively serenaded by staff into buying the stuff that was right for them (oh yes) but not for me! But your advice may indeed be sound enough.

If your Mum or Dad (bear with me!????!) said they were off to buy a smart TV and you couldn't go with them but had 1 minute to tell them on the phone a few specifications (ie, 4k, HD, blah blah) that must insist on.......what would you say? (Full respect to your dear Mum & Dad, by the way. Just a hypothetical!)