TV Buying Guide

TVs have come on in leaps and bounds over the last few years thanks to a range of new technologies that deliver razor sharp pictures and fantastic sound from stunning designs. And with the digital switchover just around the corner, it’s now a great time to buy a new TV.

This buyer’s guide talks you through the new technologies, explains all the jargon and gives you plenty of expert and impartial advice.

What do I want to watch?

Once you've chosen you're new TV it's time to think about what you want to watch. Nowadays there are many different options available when it comes to choosing your TV service provider. The one that's right for you will depend on a number of factors like how many channels you want, if you would like to receive high definition programmes and whether you want pay-once or pay-monthly services.

Below you will find a brief description of some of the great services available at Comet:

Freeview

The Freeview service is delivered to your house via aerial. Most new TVs come with a built-in Freeview tuner or if you have an old analogue TV you can upgrade by purchasing a separate Freeview box. Freeview gives you access to up to 48 digital TV and radio channels. With Freeview there is no monthly subscription to pay or contract to sign.

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Freesat

Freesat is another free TV service provider only this time the service is delivered to your home via satellite. Because it’s delivered via satellite there’s room for lots more channels (over 140 TV and radio channels) and space for HD channels like BBC HD and ITV HD. With Freesat there’s no monthly subscription to pay or contract to sign. Click here to take a look at our range of TVs which come with a Freesat tuner built-in.

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Sky

Sky is pay-monthly satellite TV service with over 400 TV and radio channels plus a wide selection of high definition programmes, sports and movies. On Sky you have lots of different TV package options to choose from plus Sky also offers a range of money-saving TV, phone and broadband packages. For full details on Sky packages and pricing please visit your local Comet store.

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