Upgrading my 17yo Sony Bravia LCD Workhorse

LFlabbin4TheGrabbin on 29/06/2022 - 17:46
Last edited 29/06/2022 - 19:46

Hi My beloved 46” Sony Bravia has finally died after 17 years of faithful service. Im looking to buy a new one tomorrow with JBs 15% off for first responders. Budget of $1500 after discount. What would people recommend in the 50-60” range? Mostly to be used for watching live sport AFL, Cricket etc

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  • zombrex on 29/06/2022 - 17:47

    Can it be fixed? I fixed my Bravia for a trivial $100 and an hour of my time to change the board.
    Older models can usually be fixed easier.

    • Flabbin4TheGrabbin on 29/06/2022 - 17:51
      +2

      My wife is talking something about a “smart tv”. It’s been a while since buying a tv

      • knobbs on 30/06/2022 - 08:21

        Would recommend against a smart TV, they get slow faster, sometimes packaged with ads clunky interface. I would recommend an NVIDIA shield to power your smart watching

        • askbargain on 30/06/2022 - 11:10
          +1

          packaged with ads clunky interface

          I would recommend an NVIDIA shield

          ???

  • solidussnake on 29/06/2022 - 18:01
    +4

    Stretch the budget if your going to hold onto this one just as long, if it lasts… and get the Sony 55" OLED https://www.jbhifi.com.au/products/sony-a80j-55-bravia-xr-ol…

    You will not be disappointed

  • bobbified on 29/06/2022 - 19:25
    +1

    with JBs 15% off for first responders

    Dsicount sounds good, but still do your due diligence.

  • SleepingBanana on 30/06/2022 - 00:42

    Check if you have access to Samsung EPP, I think they have 25% off RRP on TV, which might be better than JB’s 15% off

    • FullPrice on 30/06/2022 - 05:47
      +3

      The guy has had a Sony for 17 years.

      Not going to want something that sets the house on fire in 6 months.

      • SleepingBanana on 30/06/2022 - 11:48

        how would a samsung tv set house on fire? I thought it was samsung mobile?

  • AustriaBargain on 30/06/2022 - 04:23
    +1

    Just make sure it has real HDR, which means zoned backlighting. Some TVs don't have dimmable zoned backlighting and they still call themselves HDR. The smaller the zone the better, it'll make your TV feel lightyears ahead of your old one.

  • oscargamer on 30/06/2022 - 10:04
    -3

    Already mentioned, but don't get smart tv. Or get one but don't use the apps. Get another box to do the smart things. Also, get a better set of speakers.

    • Drpepper666 on 30/06/2022 - 11:10
      +4

      Buy a good tv and you don't need an android box for it. Put the money towards the tv.

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