Buying a cheap 42 inch TV
You will be aware of brands such as Panasonic, LG, JVC, Sony, etc and along with these there are smaller manufacturers who churn out unbranded televisions, but don’t fall into the trap of believing that the unbranded TVs will be cheaper. If you’ve only been looking on the highstreet and in out-of-town shopping centres then this may appear true but once you go online then there are some great bargains to be had with big name brands which are just as cheap but also boast improved quality and performance when compared to the unbranded models that you may find on promotion in supermarkets. These larger brands also offer better customer support and warranties too.
We’ve listed our Top 5 42 inch TVs so some of the hard work is done for you so please take a look at the page but if you want to make a good informed decision about buying a television then use the following points when making your choice:
- The Picture Quality - You will want to get a 1080p Full HD display.
- The Sound System - Some TVs have inferior speakers so read reviews carefully.
- Energy Star Standards - The LG 42LD450 features ‘Smart Energy Saving Plus‘ giving you up to 76% energy efficiency that cuts down your electricity bills .
- Connections - If you are connecting your Sky, DVD, Xbox,Wii, etc then make sure there are enough different connections of the back like HDMI, Scart, etc.
- Features – You can now get internet enable TV so you can watch catch-up TV like BBC iPlayer and 4OD and often these come at minimal extra cost.
- Value for Money - Shopping online and buying known brands will save you money.
If you go online to somewhere like Amazon then you will soon find a huge range of 42 inch TVs that are much cheaper than you can buy in-store and this is due to the fact that operating over the internet means reduced overheads and so products can be sold cheaper. If you do want to see the TV working in person then there’s nothing to stop you going to Currys or Comet, checking out the TV, and then buying it online for cheaper! It may be a bit cheeky but if it saves you money then who cares?
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