# Advice please on getting a new television **URL:** \ **Category:** In My Humble Opinion\ **Created:** [September 19, 2020, 4:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009 "2020-09-19T16:38:04Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 3
**Author:** ![hajario](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/hajario/32/171_2.png) [@hajario](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/hajario)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 4:25am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/41 "2020-09-24T04:25:05Z")
> [@hajario](#): > > Some time in the next six hours (god willing) I will take delivery of my new LG CX 65” OLED TV. I rarely treat myself with fancy things and I can’t wait for this. What a beautiful picture. I don’t normally indulge myself with a purchase like this but I am glad that I did. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [September 24, 2020, 6:23am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/42 "2020-09-24T06:23:23Z")
Nope, the mounting holes, which have screws or bolts in them already, are on the flat part. I have a Whalen stand. I didn’t think to check explicitly if it fit. I’m not complaining. I preferred a tabletop mount, and thought I’d have to do a swivel mount because the pictures of the TV showed the feet at the ends. That they could be put in the middle solved the problem. Also, Whalen’s instruction book is written in English - real English - and they have nice features like putting each type of hardware in its own little bubble which is labeled. As I said, the TV comes with wall mount hardware, but that doesn’t work for my living room. Thanks for the help, everyone, but it was just a tiny quibble. ---
**Author:** ![Reply](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/reply/32/15952_2.png) [@Reply](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Reply)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2020, 2:53pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/43 "2020-09-25T14:53:17Z")
Out of curiosity, what is a Whalen? ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2020, 3:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/44 "2020-09-25T15:43:09Z")
> [@Reply](#): > > what is a Whalen? The ocean. ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [September 25, 2020, 8:12pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/45 "2020-09-25T20:12:53Z")
Sorry. The brand of stand I got. And good one, Munch. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2021, 7:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/46 "2021-06-29T19:45:48Z")
Bumping because half of the old flat screen Westinghouse in the living room has been flickering so we’re looking to replace it. We don’t need anything really fancy and need to keep the overall width under 42". I’ve been looking at [this 40" Hisense with Roku](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B084B1T8KK/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_1?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1) and it has good reviews but a few more bucks can get [this 43" TCL 4K with Roku](https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B08DHDS4T3/), which also has good reviews. I also plan to get [a stand.](https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B08728CYDV/) ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2021, 8:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/47 "2021-06-29T20:11:56Z")
I have that exact TCL, and it’s a perfectly adequate TV. I have 2 TCLs now, a 4-Series and a 6. The 6 is noticeably better, but I don’t have any complaints about the 4 (which you linked to). I’ve really bought into the Roku interface, which I really like. My only suggestion is maybe springing for a Bluetooth remote - the IR one that comes with the 4 isn’t as good (they look identical, but the BT one doesn’t need to point directly at the sensor). ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2021, 8:36pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/48 "2021-06-29T20:36:18Z")
Thanks. > [@Munch](#): > > I’ve really bought into the Roku interface, which I really like. I have a 32" or so Insignia with Roku in my gaming area. > [@Munch](#): > > My only suggestion is maybe springing for a Bluetooth remote - the IR one that comes with the 4 isn’t as good I’m not sure that would be a concern for us. We’ll be using the cable remote most of the time. ---
**Author:** ![squeegee](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/squeegee/32/14537_2.png) [@squeegee](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/squeegee)\ **Post date:** [June 29, 2021, 11:28pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/49 "2021-06-29T23:28:43Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > I’m not sure that would be a concern for us. We’ll be using the cable remote most of the time. You’ll need the set’s remote to use the apps (netflix, etc) ---
**Author:** ![Voyager](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/voyager/32/133_2.png) [@Voyager](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Voyager)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 12:01am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/50 "2021-06-30T00:01:22Z")
I have a TCL with Roku I bought last year, I think bigger. Been great so far, and I also like the interface. My old TV was about 10 years old so the improvement in picture quality was amazing. I watch a lot of old movies, black and white, the the quality from a good DVD, say Criterion, of an old movie is awesome. Better than a theater. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [June 30, 2021, 2:24pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/51 "2021-06-30T14:24:52Z")
> [@squeegee](#): > > You’ll need the set’s remote to use the apps (netflix, etc) Yes, I know: > [@Skywatcher](#): > > I have a 32" or so Insignia with Roku in my gaming area. That remote is primarily for turning on/off and switching between inputs. _Sometimes_ I’ll watch an app that Roku offers and the cable box doesn’t. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 5:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/52 "2021-07-02T17:44:00Z")
> [@Skywatcher](#): > > this 43" TCL 4K with Roku WTF? I was waiting to see if the price went lower for the 4th – it went _up_ nearly 100 bucks! ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 6:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/53 "2021-07-02T18:45:09Z")
I should have mentioned that I thought the price you linked to was really good. It was all the down to $218 on Black Friday, but the usual price is around $360. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 7:42pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/54 "2021-07-02T19:42:13Z")
We’re in no rush. I’ll just wait to see what the price is on Black Friday, then. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 7:47pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/55 "2021-07-02T19:47:21Z")
Did you check prices on Prime Day? There were probably discounts then, and not just at Amazon. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/56 "2021-07-02T19:49:25Z")
Not for TVs but I did check prices on other things. Only good for Prime members, which we’re not. ---
**Author:** ![Dewey\_Finn](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/dewey_finn/32/4222_2.png) [@Dewey\_Finn](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Dewey_Finn)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 7:50pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/57 "2021-07-02T19:50:17Z")
As I said, though, other stores had discounts at the time. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 2, 2021, 8:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/58 "2021-07-02T20:25:39Z")
Hm. For the price they want now, I could go out to Microcenter, [pick up a 50" Element](https://www.microcenter.com/product/625024/element-e4aa50r-g-50-class-(495-diag)-4k-ultra-hd-smart-roku-led-tv) and hope it fits. Thing is, we don’t drive. ---
**Author:** ![Skywatcher](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/skywatcher/32/254_2.png) [@Skywatcher](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Skywatcher)\ **Post date:** [July 3, 2021, 1:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/59 "2021-07-03T01:26:08Z")
We’ve decided on the 50" Element. I found an online store which has it for a bit less than Microcenter; tax & shipping makes it about the same as picking it up would have been. I had to move some bookshelves a bit but I think there’s enough room. ---
**Author:** ![Munch](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/munch/32/5281_2.png) [@Munch](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Munch)\ **Post date:** [July 6, 2021, 12:45pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009/60 "2021-07-06T12:45:56Z")
The 43” TCL is back on sale for $267. $327 with a sound bar. [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009.md?page=2) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/advice-please-on-getting-a-new-television/921009.md?page=4)