Any recommendations for a 32" or 37" LCD?
02 January 2007, 07:12 PM
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Any recommendations for a 32" or 37" LCD?
Not with freeview (got Sky)
Not the Toshiba either - been onto AV forums. Too many issues with the 66, and I can't afford the 68
Budget is up to £800......
Any suggestions?
Don't know what to go for
Dan
Not the Toshiba either - been onto AV forums. Too many issues with the 66, and I can't afford the 68
Budget is up to £800......
Any suggestions?
Don't know what to go for
Dan
02 January 2007, 07:34 PM
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Ah - so you've been reading about my problems with thr 66 then eh? 
AFAIK the 32WLT66 doesnt suffer from the buzz problem that 37 does - If the damn thing doesnt get repaired to my satisfaction I'm gonna claim a refund and get a Sony - and f*ck the budget!!
Should have gone with Sony in the first place - only went with the Tosh cos it had £600 knocked off.
AFAIK the 32WLT66 doesnt suffer from the buzz problem that 37 does - If the damn thing doesnt get repaired to my satisfaction I'm gonna claim a refund and get a Sony - and f*ck the budget!!
Should have gone with Sony in the first place - only went with the Tosh cos it had £600 knocked off.
02 January 2007, 08:52 PM
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LOL
I'm being greedy and really want a 37"
Just looked at the JVC - getting some good feedback
Shame I can't find one!!
How about LG? They've got Sony parts right?
Dan
I'm being greedy and really want a 37"
Just looked at the JVC - getting some good feedback
Shame I can't find one!!
How about LG? They've got Sony parts right?
Dan
02 January 2007, 09:05 PM
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IIRC Sony dont do a 37" - next up from 32 is 40.
In all honesty, I've had my 37" HD set for 2 months and while it is a big leap in quality, I wish I'd not bothered and waited for a little longer and got a 1080p set ready for PS3 & blu-ray - prices are dropping all the time and the jump from 720 to 1080 is a hell of a lot bigger than the one from SD to 720 HD.
In all honesty, I've had my 37" HD set for 2 months and while it is a big leap in quality, I wish I'd not bothered and waited for a little longer and got a 1080p set ready for PS3 & blu-ray - prices are dropping all the time and the jump from 720 to 1080 is a hell of a lot bigger than the one from SD to 720 HD.
02 January 2007, 09:21 PM
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See what you're saying, but I think it could be a fair while until the 1080p are about £800!!!
Was thinking with the LG, that it uses Sony internals....
Dan
Was thinking with the LG, that it uses Sony internals....
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02 January 2007, 09:59 PM
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Dont think it'll be too long, SED & OLED TV's are due later this year and by all accounts they're dirt cheap to manufacture - 50"ers will be around £1K so regular LCD's are being slashed to compete.
The Sony Bravia X-series have dropped a lot - about £4k when they were launched less than a year ago - you can pick one up and still have change out of £2K now - still a lot of money, but buying a telly these days is as hazardous as buying a PC...
The only HD source I have is the 360 though, looks superb in HD but I dont think its an enormous leap over my SD Sony Wega that I replaced with the Tosh.
The Sony Bravia X-series have dropped a lot - about £4k when they were launched less than a year ago - you can pick one up and still have change out of £2K now - still a lot of money, but buying a telly these days is as hazardous as buying a PC...
The only HD source I have is the 360 though, looks superb in HD but I dont think its an enormous leap over my SD Sony Wega that I replaced with the Tosh.
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03 January 2007, 10:11 AM
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Nice one Messiah,
My problem is that I don't know how long my current TV's gonna last!!
My one option is to go for a cheaper TV now, with a view to "upgrading", and putting this new purchase up in the bedroom......
I really don't know though.
Perhaps it's worth going for best TV in budget now and hope that the next gen aren't too cheap.
I'm kinda limited in size due to my room, so I can see this whole thing evening out - people won't buy a huge display just because it's cheap.......
IMHO, the chasing of the latest technology is a fruitless exercise (writing this on a MacBookPro - non duo-core - there ain't that much difference!)
So, with that in mind everybody, gimme some recommended model numbers (that JVC does look good too )
Thanks
Dan
My problem is that I don't know how long my current TV's gonna last!!
My one option is to go for a cheaper TV now, with a view to "upgrading", and putting this new purchase up in the bedroom......
I really don't know though.
Perhaps it's worth going for best TV in budget now and hope that the next gen aren't too cheap.
I'm kinda limited in size due to my room, so I can see this whole thing evening out - people won't buy a huge display just because it's cheap.......
IMHO, the chasing of the latest technology is a fruitless exercise (writing this on a MacBookPro - non duo-core
- there ain't that much difference!)So, with that in mind everybody, gimme some recommended model numbers (that JVC does look good too
)Thanks
Dan
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03 January 2007, 02:02 PM
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Don`t wait for SED`s, the head guy at toshiba has already said that SED`s cannot compete with LCD in the near futer, So they have binned the 42" version for now and the only size they will be releasing is the 55" with no tuner etc, for the buisness market.
The first ones aimed at the consumer market look like they will not hit the streets until 2008 when they get big enough yeilds force a price drop. Especially as 42" lcd panels are now starting to drop to below $600. On the sony front they don`t actully make any panels all there panels come from a south korean LCD manufacturer. Toshiba use LG panels, With Hitachi, LG an Samsung using there own panels I should think panasonic make there own panels.
I will be buying a 32" flat panel in the near future. Missus won`t let me go any bigger, But it`s still bigger than the 28 widescreen tosh crt we have at the minute. Will not buy sony, why spend all that money on an HD screen and only have one HDMI socket. So at the moment it is a competition between the tosh 32wlt68 and the panny 32 blah 600. I will decide when I see the picture on them both. If the missus let`s me have another flat panel just for gaming then I won`t need A screen with 3 HDMI sockets so the panny will most probably get my money.
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The first ones aimed at the consumer market look like they will not hit the streets until 2008 when they get big enough yeilds force a price drop. Especially as 42" lcd panels are now starting to drop to below $600. On the sony front they don`t actully make any panels all there panels come from a south korean LCD manufacturer. Toshiba use LG panels, With Hitachi, LG an Samsung using there own panels I should think panasonic make there own panels.
I will be buying a 32" flat panel in the near future. Missus won`t let me go any bigger, But it`s still bigger than the 28 widescreen tosh crt we have at the minute. Will not buy sony, why spend all that money on an HD screen and only have one HDMI socket. So at the moment it is a competition between the tosh 32wlt68 and the panny 32 blah 600. I will decide when I see the picture on them both. If the missus let`s me have another flat panel just for gaming then I won`t need A screen with 3 HDMI sockets so the panny will most probably get my money.
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I think Sony are now making their own screens, they they first binned CRT's they were using someone else's (cant remember who's) but all the sets were getting slated in the press when Sony TV gear is normally top notch - now that they're doing their own, they're bagging all the awards again.
There is a newer version of LCD due out soon that has per pixel lighting to combat the crap black level problem, although expect these to cost a small fortune.
If you're planning on upgrading to a bigger & better set then there's no harm in getting a 720p set now - I'm doing the same thing as I expected 1080p sets to have a high premium for quite a while, they still do but I doubt it will be for much longer, most manufacturers keep saying that 720 is enough, but since Sony are chucking out the 1080 TV's with the "Full HD" speil, the rest are having to do likewise to keep up with the higher number game.
There is a newer version of LCD due out soon that has per pixel lighting to combat the crap black level problem, although expect these to cost a small fortune.
If you're planning on upgrading to a bigger & better set then there's no harm in getting a 720p set now - I'm doing the same thing as I expected 1080p sets to have a high premium for quite a while, they still do but I doubt it will be for much longer, most manufacturers keep saying that 720 is enough, but since Sony are chucking out the 1080 TV's with the "Full HD" speil, the rest are having to do likewise to keep up with the higher number game.
03 January 2007, 07:25 PM
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Can you stretch to £899 for a 42" ????
Currys - Shop for Flat Panel TV - Panasonic TH42PX60B 42" High Definition Plasma TV with Table Top Stand
Currys - Shop for Flat Panel TV - Panasonic TH42PX60B 42" High Definition Plasma TV with Table Top Stand
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Shame, jusy found a 42" LG for a lot cheaper
LG Electronics PD42PX4DV - LG Electronics PD42PX4DV 42" Plasma TV With Pedestal Stand
LG Electronics PD42PX4DV - LG Electronics PD42PX4DV 42" Plasma TV With Pedestal Stand
03 January 2007, 08:09 PM
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I initially wanted a 37. Did a cardboard cutout of the actual size of a 37 and concluded it would dominate the lounge.
Most lads say the bigger the better but if you want your room to look proportionate, go for a sensible size.
We went for a LG 32" HD in black.
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Most lads say the bigger the better but if you want your room to look proportionate, go for a sensible size.
We went for a LG 32" HD in black.
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03 January 2007, 08:34 PM
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32" Toshiba?
Toshiba 32WLT66 - Product Information - Digital Direct UK
I do agree with the above statement though, I was going for a 32" LCD for the bedroom on monday but came home with a 26" samsung, perfect size, glad i didnt go for the 32"!
Toshiba 32WLT66 - Product Information - Digital Direct UK
I do agree with the above statement though, I was going for a 32" LCD for the bedroom on monday but came home with a 26" samsung, perfect size, glad i didnt go for the 32"!
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Messiah how you doing mate havent seen you for a while for what its worth I have been to the january sales looking for a new laptop and ended up coming home with a 46" sony bravia lcd wall mounted tv all singing and dancing cant wait until saturday when I fit it to my living room wall
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I was going to wall mount mine in the bedroom, but ive decided im going to throw the old drawers away (pictured) and buy a bigger chest of drawers to sit the tv on.
The missus playing with her wii lol....
The missus playing with her wii lol....
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04 January 2007, 08:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Manchester
I was going to wall mount mine in the bedroom, but ive decided im going to throw the old drawers away (pictured) and buy a bigger chest of drawers to sit the tv on.
The missus playing with her wii lol....
The missus playing with her wii lol....
I will have alook for the link
04 January 2007, 08:50 AM
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Discount Plasma!!!
Television: Plasma Flat TV - Sound and Vision Online
They also do LCD but the dscounts are not as good
Television: Plasma Flat TV - Sound and Vision Online
They also do LCD but the dscounts are not as good
04 January 2007, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.Manchester
I dont like LG, my uncle has the 37" LG plasma, the picture quality is terrible.
Plus its only for the bedroom!
Plus its only for the bedroom!
There are only 3 or 4 display manufacturers the rest are just repackaged. Do you really think that everyone will be doing there own R&D whats the benifit when you can share the internals and just apply you own external casing..
Exactly the same principle as Audi, VW, SEAT
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Originally Posted by Mr.Manchester
Shame, jusy found a 42" LG for a lot cheaper
LG Electronics PD42PX4DV - LG Electronics PD42PX4DV 42" Plasma TV With Pedestal Stand
LG Electronics PD42PX4DV - LG Electronics PD42PX4DV 42" Plasma TV With Pedestal Stand
(Just thought I would point that out
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I've got a Samsung LE3273N. Love it to bits. Picture, even on normal channels is great. Sound is a little weak and I haven't suffered from the red blurring some people have on the AV forums.
My dad brought the Sony S32 something or other at the same time, I think my picture is better (although to be fair I have spent a couple of hours setting it up whereas my dad probably got bored after 30mins) but the sound out of his TV is much better.
I went for the Samsung over the Sony cause the style of it suits our lounge better, and it happened to be cheaper
My dad brought the Sony S32 something or other at the same time, I think my picture is better (although to be fair I have spent a couple of hours setting it up whereas my dad probably got bored after 30mins) but the sound out of his TV is much better.
I went for the Samsung over the Sony cause the style of it suits our lounge better, and it happened to be cheaper
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Originally Posted by stevebennett
The last person i know said that went and spent £3k on a sony... But the LG was just a repackaged sony.
There are only 3 or 4 display manufacturers the rest are just repackaged. Do you really think that everyone will be doing there own R&D whats the benifit when you can share the internals and just apply you own external casing..
Exactly the same principle as Audi, VW, SEAT
There are only 3 or 4 display manufacturers the rest are just repackaged. Do you really think that everyone will be doing there own R&D whats the benifit when you can share the internals and just apply you own external casing..
Exactly the same principle as Audi, VW, SEAT
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Have you seen this one? a little over budget but sometimes its good to stretch yourself! 
Sharp LC37XD1E - £999
Seems to be well rated on avforums although there are some concerns over banding (mixed, some people have it, some dont).
Only will do 1080p over HDMI though so the 360 won't work in 1080p unless a HDMI cable gets released by MS...
Sharp LC37XD1E - £999
Seems to be well rated on avforums although there are some concerns over banding (mixed, some people have it, some dont).
Only will do 1080p over HDMI though so the 360 won't work in 1080p unless a HDMI cable gets released by MS...
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Originally Posted by Mr.Manchester
To be brutally honest i don't care, Ive had my topic and posts about LCD and plasma and settled on the samsung as the general style of the plasma suited the room.
I was just pointing out there is badge/brand snobbery when buying electrical items as there are when people choose there car.
Wasnt said to offend in anyway!
04 January 2007, 03:28 PM
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I had looked at the Sharp, but I can't stretch to that sort of money
TBH, there seems to be very little choice at 37".
JVC (37dr7) & LG (37LC3R) look pretty good.
The Toshiba 37WLT66 is proving a bit of a risky purchase though, due to it's "issues". The 32" version seems ok though The 68 looks good, but out of my price range!
Samsung don't do a 37", but do a half decent 32" or 40" for a bit more (don't think I can stretch though)
However, I *think* I've got a bit of a shortlist -
Bear in mind the criteria - (to include my Xbox 360 & Wii, Toshiba SD530e (prog scan) DVD, Sky). No need for good sound, as it will all be going through my existing Yamaha AV amp. Would also like to be able to plug in my PC/MacBook Pro (although not essential)
Freeview tuner not essential either, due to having Sky, but never say "never"! Don't need any USB/media card reading either.
The shortlist so far is -
Panasonic
TX-32LXD600
Panasonic
TX-32LXD60A
JVC
LT-32DX7
JVC
LT-37DR7
Samsung
LE32R74BDX
Samsung
LE32N73BD
LG
37LC3R
Sharp
LC37GD8E
The only ones that I'm put off with are the Panny - due to not being able to produce "Pro Evo 6" on the 360 too well.....
Can anybody tell me the other pros/cons of these sets?
Cheers,
Dan
TBH, there seems to be very little choice at 37".
JVC (37dr7) & LG (37LC3R) look pretty good.
The Toshiba 37WLT66 is proving a bit of a risky purchase though, due to it's "issues". The 32" version seems ok though
The 68 looks good, but out of my price range!Samsung don't do a 37", but do a half decent 32" or 40" for a bit more (don't think I can stretch though)
However, I *think* I've got a bit of a shortlist -
Bear in mind the criteria - (to include my Xbox 360 & Wii, Toshiba SD530e (prog scan) DVD, Sky). No need for good sound, as it will all be going through my existing Yamaha AV amp. Would also like to be able to plug in my PC/MacBook Pro (although not essential)
Freeview tuner not essential either, due to having Sky, but never say "never"!
Don't need any USB/media card reading either.The shortlist so far is -
Panasonic
TX-32LXD600
Panasonic
TX-32LXD60A
JVC
LT-32DX7
JVC
LT-37DR7
Samsung
LE32R74BDX
Samsung
LE32N73BD
LG
37LC3R
Sharp
LC37GD8E
The only ones that I'm put off with are the Panny - due to not being able to produce "Pro Evo 6" on the 360 too well.....
Can anybody tell me the other pros/cons of these sets?
Cheers,
Dan
