Now I've got the xbox elite, I think its time to get into the flat screen era, any reasonably priced/recommended LCD/Plasma size 26/32/37/40//42 ? and do they all do this 24 frame thing for films?

I have a reasonable 2.1 denon dvd/surround system so image rather than sound is ok.

cheers

 

Panasonic plasma. 42" + is my recommendation.

I've just bought the TH42PZ80.

 

bttt, for you xboxers, any more ideas?

 

Personally I prefer LCD for gaming, so have a Sony 40" 1080p LCD (KDL40V3000).

It can be had fairly cheaply now and can playback at 24fps for movies without conversion nor frame interpolation. Had this set for a year now and am very pleased with it.

 

Not to start an LCD v's Plasma but I was under the impression Plasma was better for anything with fast moving images such as sport etc? I'd include games in that as well.

 

I've heard that too, but I find that with a good digital source everything is pixel perfect and pin sharp on my LCD; no smearing or blurring. Sky+ via scart is another matter though I find plasma a little 'soft' for my tastes as far as gaming is concerned. Horses for courses I guess

 

If it's purely for gaming, you won't be needing 24p unless you also plan on getting a PS3 for the blu-ray.

Only thing against Plasma for games is screen burn-in, if you're gaming for long periods the HUD may become burned into the screen, although manufacturers have come a long way in alleviating this these days.

 

yes was hoping to "future proof" with the 24 frame thing, for when blueray discs become more common/cheaper. Its for watching a bit of tv to, but i'm normally only at "home" for a couple of days a week.

just to add is there a "great" difference between 720 p and 1080 p in the normal living room environment as opposed to a "theatre room"

 

Have had both LCD and Plasma and would defo say the Plasma is better. Cant go wrong with a panasonic.

 

Anything is better than the old big backed Tvs.
You look back now thinking how crap the picture was compared to what we have now.

 

Any views on Samsung ?, found this at richersounds SAMSUNG PS42A457 at Richer Sounds - HI-FI Separates, Home Cinema, Speakers, MP3 DVD Portables, Plasma LCD, etc.

 

Samsung for LCD is what I was told... not sure about Plasma. When I was looking Panasonic are the brand for value for money plasmas.

 

When they released the xbox they demonstrated it on a white Samsung model stating it was ideal to get the best quality.
I have an LG LCD and it is picture perfect and very sharp. Id always go with a 1080p, take a look at Currys as they have some bargains

 

Hi all,
Ended up in richersounds on friday and got one of these, http://www.richersounds.com/showprod...37LG30STARSTAR

Also got the 320 gb humax for £159 so a little discount when you ask.

All connected to the xbox,humax, computers networked via the xbox

 

i have a lcd 37inch LG 6000 scarlet series and find it perfect best money ive spent