Television questions (for the challenged)
17 November 2005, 10:38 AM
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Television questions (for the challenged)
Hello
I'm still looking for a new television, and went to a shop and the new Plasma and/or LCD TV's look pretty good even though I was sure I wasn't going to buy one. Put them next to a normal 32" TV that I wanted to buy and it looks huge.
But I have come to the conclusion I know absolutely nothing about the "new" televisions. So are Plasma and LCD TV's any good? Do they last? Any recommendations for < £1000?
Thanks!
Steve
I'm still looking for a new television, and went to a shop and the new Plasma and/or LCD TV's look pretty good even though I was sure I wasn't going to buy one. Put them next to a normal 32" TV that I wanted to buy and it looks huge.
But I have come to the conclusion I know absolutely nothing about the "new" televisions. So are Plasma and LCD TV's any good? Do they last? Any recommendations for < £1000?
Thanks!
Steve
17 November 2005, 10:50 AM
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I have a Samsung LE32R41BD - 32" LCD with buiilt in freeview. HD-ready with HDMI port, as well as VGA port for your PC (runs at approx 1300x780 res). Can be bought on www.waratah.co.uk for £840 delivered.
Best value 'decent' LCD out there. Beware cheaper 'unknown' brands which are perhaps 15:9 (rather than 16:9) and are not HD-ready (no HDMI port), or have slow response times (>16ms).
Can't recommend this set highly enough. Sitting at normal viewing distance for a 32" (6ft+), the picture is fab. No geometry issues you get with CRTs and a nice looking set.
It also has a fast refresh time of <12ms. If you've watched LCD tvs of old, you'll have noticed 'smearing' which is basically when fast moving images look blurred (such as football). With a 12ms response time, this is no longer an issue in my eyes. Football looks absolutely fine to me.
Best value 'decent' LCD out there. Beware cheaper 'unknown' brands which are perhaps 15:9 (rather than 16:9) and are not HD-ready (no HDMI port), or have slow response times (>16ms).
Can't recommend this set highly enough. Sitting at normal viewing distance for a 32" (6ft+), the picture is fab. No geometry issues you get with CRTs and a nice looking set.
It also has a fast refresh time of <12ms. If you've watched LCD tvs of old, you'll have noticed 'smearing' which is basically when fast moving images look blurred (such as football). With a 12ms response time, this is no longer an issue in my eyes. Football looks absolutely fine to me.
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17 November 2005, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Samsung? Won't it break after 13 months??
Just like LG crap??
Surely a 'name' would be the best move?
Just like LG crap??
Surely a 'name' would be the best move?
Non-'names' are rebadged products like Dual, Wharfedale, etc....ie, OEM'ed cheap rubbish rebadged for supermarkets.
Anyway, you're obviously happy enough not paying a premium for a 'badge/name' - you drive a Subaru after all.
17 November 2005, 07:41 PM
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Anyway, you're obviously happy enough not paying a premium for a 'badge/name' - you drive a Subaru after all.
But the Subaru was the best at the job I wanted it to do ....... better than the names.
No-one is suggesting, surely, that a LG TV or a Samsung TV is as good as a Sony, Pioneer or Panasonic .............. or, are they??
I have actually always been impressed with WATSON TVs
(not sure who makes them?)Pete
17 November 2005, 08:22 PM
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Wouldn't bother with a Plasma for under £1000 to be honest, I have been after one for some time and you really need to spend a bit more to avoid disappointment. I am personally going to save a bit more and go for a High Definition Plasma as the picture quality really is streets ahead of the current 840x480 screens. Also with the xbox3560, SkyHD, HD-DVD and Blu-Ray just round the corner I want a TV that will last me a good few years without being hugely outdated for the amount of money I am going to spend! Best quality/value plasma I have seen so far is the Hitachi 42pd6600 42" High Definition (not just HD Ready), can pick one up for around £1,500 (cheaper after Chrimbo I think!)
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Originally Posted by pslewis
Indeed!!
But the Subaru was the best at the job I wanted it to do ....... better than the names.
No-one is suggesting, surely, that a LG TV or a Samsung TV is as good as a Sony, Pioneer or Panasonic .............. or, are they??
I have actually always been impressed with WATSON TVs (not sure who makes them?)
Pete
But the Subaru was the best at the job I wanted it to do ....... better than the names.
No-one is suggesting, surely, that a LG TV or a Samsung TV is as good as a Sony, Pioneer or Panasonic .............. or, are they??
I have actually always been impressed with WATSON TVs
(not sure who makes them?)Pete
technics is panasonic too if i recall, or it may be one of the others.
unfortunatly one of the best screen systems around will not be carrying on, thats the sony trinitron system
whilst i like the asthetics of flat screens, they have yet to get one totally artifact or smear free. long may the crt rule
Mart
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