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On mine (LG) you can shift the shortcut menu bar about to contain what you want in whatever order.

(probably not much value to being able to actually remove them completely, since you are unlikely to run out of app storage space)

Noting that Which? don't review anything below 32" and aren't really keen on 32" either because of the quality of the screens made at that size.

These days 40" or larger is probably the way to go.

Cheers

Dave R

I can fall asleep much faster in front of the TV than I can in bed.

Andy

I think I tried the optical out with a cheapy D2A jobby, but the audio quality seemed poor so today I'm just using the headphone output.

Mind you, it's much more likely that my ears have gone to pot. Too much stuff sounds a bit mushy unless I put hands behind each ear, then some semblance of normality returns. Mumble mumble.

The telly is for when neither of the above seem to be happening

Bluetooth and a decent set of headphones might allow a compromise.

ISTM a TV might aid sex - the more so when DIY also involved.

Did you put both into amp inputs so you could compare?

Headphone outputs often don't produce enough volts for a line in.

I found a Toslink to phono which had an output level control. Allowing you to set it as required.

I actually find it's the converse problem. I have some FM wireless headphones (ie not Bluetooth) which are driven from my PC's line out. There are two volume controls: the one in Windows and the one on the headphones. I find that I have to have the Windows level turned low and the headphones turned high, or else I get sibilance on female voices.

Likewise, when I've recorded from VHS or from the old Sky box (copying off recordings before the Sky subscription lapsed!), the line in level needs to be set very low. I'm sure my sound card is unusually sensitive on its inputs and unusually loud on its outputs.

Often come with video/audio synch problems,

Too much of a faff in terms of recabling stuff, IIRC.

We're looking at getting a new telly anyway, I'll check whether any candidate has RCA output.

Err, that's not the headphone output. ;-)

Easy enough to attenuate a line output that is too high. If it is too low, rather more complex.

When I last looked - for a large screen one - couldn't find one which did. Despite finding one with a SCART input as well as multiple HDMI and USB.

It seemed real penny pinching on what was an expensive set since they need analogue to drive the internal speakers and headphone outlet, so wouldn't have cost much extra.

Hi Guys

I am looking at TVs for the bedroom and would be interested in the group's thoughts.

Probably go for 24", but apart from that don't really know what's essential. I would think smart TV running Free view will do it. But picture quality and such are a bit of an unknown.

Your thoughts?

Thanks

Phil

Guys

Many thanks for taking the time to provide such valuable feedback, it is much appreciated.

I do not get much pleasure in shopping these days, even for tech stuff (irrespective of the covid situation). So getting guidance to narrow the search or suggest options on a purchase is a great help.

Hope you are all managing to stay virus free and that your personal/work situations are at the very least tolerable.

Phil