Plama's....wow,theryve dropped in price!!!!!
22 November 2004, 07:04 PM
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Originally Posted by paulr
Looking in Currys today...........might even buy one.......
Just be careful to stay away from the cheap and nasties, i.e. techwood, samsung, tiny, etc
22 November 2004, 07:05 PM
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They've got a long way to fall yet!
EVERYTHING seems to be getting cheaper??
I know Blair and Labour are superb at running the economy, but the price falls on most things are bewildering
Have we EVER had it so good????
Even if tax goes up by 50% - we will ALL still be better off than we were under the tories!
Mad, but TRUE!
Blair for KING!
Pete
EVERYTHING seems to be getting cheaper??
I know Blair and Labour are superb at running the economy, but the price falls on most things are bewildering
Have we EVER had it so good????
Even if tax goes up by 50% - we will ALL still be better off than we were under the tories!
Mad, but TRUE!Blair for KING!
Pete
22 November 2004, 07:08 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
They've got a long way to fall yet!
EVERYTHING seems to be getting cheaper??
I know Blair and Labour are superb at running the economy, but the price falls on most things are bewildering
Have we EVER had it so good????
Even if tax goes up by 50% - we will ALL still be better off than we were under the tories! Mad, but TRUE!
Blair for KING!
Pete
EVERYTHING seems to be getting cheaper??
I know Blair and Labour are superb at running the economy, but the price falls on most things are bewildering
Have we EVER had it so good????
Even if tax goes up by 50% - we will ALL still be better off than we were under the tories!
Mad, but TRUE!Blair for KING!
Pete
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22 November 2004, 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
EVERYTHING seems to be getting cheaper??
Everything technologically related always gets cheaper.
It's more interesting to look at fuel and more importantly food and see how much things have gone up.
Steve.
22 November 2004, 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by boxst
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Everything technologically related always gets cheaper.
It's more interesting to look at fuel and more importantly food and see how much things have gone up.
Steve.
Everything technologically related always gets cheaper.
It's more interesting to look at fuel and more importantly food and see how much things have gone up.
Steve.
It goes to show how much we were getting ripped off before, you say food is more expensive??? Poppycock!! A loaf of bread at 12p is NOT more than it was when war ended!
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22 November 2004, 07:13 PM
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On a seperate note: why do some people seem to be obsessed with LCD televisions? They are completely inferior to gas plasma displays in every respect but every 'plasma' thread attracts someone advising 'wait until TFT screens get bigger and cheaper' or 'go for an LCD...' LCD televisions have an inferior picture and a ****-poor viewing angle; surely thats obvious when you look at them in the shop?
If you want a plasma display Id suggest looking at Richer Sounds before buying form Currys...
Simon
If you want a plasma display Id suggest looking at Richer Sounds before buying form Currys...
Simon
22 November 2004, 07:14 PM
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I'd only get a Pioneer or Panasonic tbh,and from John Lewis (price match) cos they offer a free 5 year warrenty (worth 599 at currys)
Personally i'd love a dedicated home theatre,just looking at the options,ie spare room or extension.
Personally i'd love a dedicated home theatre,just looking at the options,ie spare room or extension.
22 November 2004, 07:16 PM
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Plasma and LCD screens make me feel sick when the camera moves fast - like following a footie match
CRT is STILL were its at for those clever enough not to get caught up in the hype!
Pete
CRT is STILL were its at for those clever enough not to get caught up in the hype!
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22 November 2004, 07:17 PM
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btw bought a Sony GX3 dvd recorder yesterday,reduced at comet to 299 (maybe cheaper online).
The 5 yr warrenty is 105,anywhere i can get it cheaper?
Agree about LCD's,dont like em meself,ghosting,pixels and poor contrast.
The 5 yr warrenty is 105,anywhere i can get it cheaper?
Agree about LCD's,dont like em meself,ghosting,pixels and poor contrast.
22 November 2004, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Plasma and LCD screens make me feel sick when the camera moves fast - like following a footie match
CRT is STILL were its at for those clever enough not to get caught up in the hype!
Pete
CRT is STILL were its at for those clever enough not to get caught up in the hype!
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22 November 2004, 07:24 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Plasma and LCD screens make me feel sick when the camera moves fast - like following a footie match
CRT is STILL were its at for those clever enough not to get caught up in the hype!
Pete
CRT is STILL were its at for those clever enough not to get caught up in the hype!
Pete
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ANYTHING but waste your dosh on toys that will make your car an unreliable, unsaleable, peice of metal
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http://bbs.scoobynet.co.uk/showthrea...ghlight=plasma
22 November 2004, 07:29 PM
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LCD screens are unwatchable when the picture moves quickly; gas plasma screens arent fantastic in this respect but then neither are a lot of CRTs. There is a trade-off bewtween size and picture quality and whilst Ive seen CRTs larger than 32" they havent been fantastic. When you consider that a good flat 32" 100Hz CRT will cost about £800 (the one exception Ive seen is a Toshiba at £575 (strangely as Tosh have the best screens)) and a reasonable 42" gas plasma screen can be had for £1100: I think I'll be going for the plasma every time. It big its flat; its smart and whilst the picture isnt quite as good as a nice CRT; I think that the extra image size makes up for it.
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22 November 2004, 07:30 PM
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Originally Posted by paulr
Not what you said in a previous post
"Take a cruise
Visit the USA
Buy a Plasma Screen
ANYTHING but waste your dosh on toys that will make your car an unreliable, unsaleable, peice of metal
Join the SISI Club and spend money WISELY!
Pete"
"Take a cruise
Visit the USA
Buy a Plasma Screen
ANYTHING but waste your dosh on toys that will make your car an unreliable, unsaleable, peice of metal
Join the SISI Club and spend money WISELY!
Pete"
What I meant in THAT thread was that its FAR, FAR better to waste £1500 on a Plasma TV than to devalue your car by adding tacky modifications to it!
And I stand by that!
Pete
22 November 2004, 07:33 PM
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LCD screens are unwatchable when the picture moves quickly; gas plasma screens arent fantastic in this respect but then neither are a lot of CRTs. There is a trade-off bewtween size and picture quality and whilst Ive seen CRTs larger than 32" they havent been fantastic. When you consider that a good flat 32" 100Hz CRT will cost about £800 (the one exception Ive seen is a Toshiba at £575 (strangely as Tosh have the best screens)) and a reasonable 42" gas plasma screen can be had for £1100: I think I'll be going for the plasma every time. It big its flat; its smart and whilst the picture isnt quite as good as a nice CRT; I think that the extra image size makes up for it.
Simon
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£1100, on the other hand, will get a SUPERB 36" 100Hz CRT
Deeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr which one is better????
Pete
22 November 2004, 07:37 PM
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Pete, nice to see you're talking complete b*llocks as usual How exactly do you think the rate of change in price of imported, high technology products is related to Tony and his cronies?
I had a couple of hours to kill on Friday so I popped into Dixons and had a look at the (low end, obviously) LCD and plasma screens. All had w i d e viewing angles, and the LCD screens were far superior in terms of colour accuracy and shadow detail. Ever wondered why plasma screens are so often demo'd with CGI movies? There's no natural colours for reference. They're fine if you're easily swayed by a highly saturated image, but that's about it. LCDs, however, are definitely heading in the right direction.
Neither is, however, yet as good as the 32" CRT I bought nearly five years ago - but they're catching up fast. Put me down for a 50" LCD panel in 2007.
How exactly do you think the rate of change in price of imported, high technology products is related to Tony and his cronies?I had a couple of hours to kill on Friday so I popped into Dixons and had a look at the (low end, obviously) LCD and plasma screens. All had w i d e viewing angles, and the LCD screens were far superior in terms of colour accuracy and shadow detail. Ever wondered why plasma screens are so often demo'd with CGI movies? There's no natural colours for reference. They're fine if you're easily swayed by a highly saturated image, but that's about it. LCDs, however, are definitely heading in the right direction.
Neither is, however, yet as good as the 32" CRT I bought nearly five years ago - but they're catching up fast. Put me down for a 50" LCD panel in 2007.
22 November 2004, 07:39 PM
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Pete, nice to see you're talking complete b*llocks as usual How exactly do you think the rate of change in price of imported, high technology products is related to Tony and his cronies
How exactly do you think the rate of change in price of imported, high technology products is related to Tony and his croniesPete
22 November 2004, 07:42 PM
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friend bought a 50" plasma pioneer tv at the weekend. it's HDTV - 7 billion colours (sky will be hdtv (optional) in jan 2006 IIRC). it has no viewing angle problems at all and is very bright.
4700 quid though...
4700 quid though...
22 November 2004, 07:44 PM
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Erm.... no! None of this cool stuff is designed or manufactured in the UK, it's all made in huge US and Korean-owned factories in Asia.
22 November 2004, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Reasonable Plasma for £1100 (I've got news for you, thats a PILE of JUNK at THAT price!)
£1100, on the other hand, will get a SUPERB 36" 100Hz CRT
Deeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr which one is better????
Pete
£1100, on the other hand, will get a SUPERB 36" 100Hz CRT
Deeeeeeeeerrrrrrrrrr which one is better????
Pete
22 November 2004, 07:45 PM
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Erm.... no! None of this cool stuff is designed or manufactured in the UK, it's all made in huge US and Korean-owned factories in Asia.
Pete
22 November 2004, 07:46 PM
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Originally Posted by GC8
Rubbish; you can get a perfectly good gas plasma display for £1,100 - £1,200; ...
And I am the KING of the BARGAIN!!
Pete