fatscoobfella1

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Ok fella's...

Looking for 40"-42" LCD or plasma......

Has to be 1080p..So whats the best deals out there at the moment??

Will probably go for a mid range unit as regards price..Dont want a cheapy,or the top of the line mega cash stuff..

Any info appreciated

TIA

D-an-W

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I have had a 40" Samsung 1080i LCD for a while now and it has been great. I still think the TV itself is one of the best looking flat screens I have seen.
Checkout AVForums.com for plenty of information and advice...

finchyboy

Give these fella's a try cheapest deal's in the u.k if you ask me

www.richersounds.co.uk

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Hi Fatscoob, at the moment try here for the best deal Digital Direct | Widescreen TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Camcorders, Home Cinema, HD Ready . You will better off waiting for January sales though, so not long to wait for a good bargain. At the moment they are selling the full HD Panasonic TH42PZ700 wall mounted plasma (brackets here are cheap i suppose) with one year manufactures warrenty for £1,208 inc VAT. When they say including VAT does that mean plus VAT if so the total is £1,419.41 total without bracket.

JP4

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Panasonic are - I've had mine for about 3 odd months and really happy with it. Top range is the Pioneer.

finchyboy

I don't know the difference in spec but richersounds have the Panasonic TH42PX70PED (42" Plasma ) up for £799.95 !!!

ScooByer Trade

Yes Pioneer is the best 50 inch full HD plasma to go for, but they cost more than £3,000.

JP4

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I believe the PZ are the latest one's in terms of Panasonic models.

finchyboy

Agreed but then it's only as good as the source it can become very expensive!!

ScooByer Trade

Yeah i agree with you too.

DYK

got a 37 inch flatscreen from richer sounds.499.00 and has all connections even got my pc plugged into it..i been shopping at richer sounds for years mainly for stereo equipment,still cant find anyone to beat them,i got five years cover on tv plus five year panel replacement for 60 quid..

Rob_Impreza99

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Argos can kick that price into touch for the same tv plus if you buy before January 18th you get a 3 year warranty, i am considering that tv myself at the min.

Buy Panasonic TH-42PX70PED 42in HD Ready Digital Plasma TV. at Argos.co.uk

JP4

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I bought my 42" Panasonic from Allders knowing I would get a satisfaction of a 5 year warranty, which most places will not offer except for Johm Lewis. The prices at both stores are very reasonable, and they do a free delivery!

ScooByer Trade

I looked at the top line Pioneer BDP-LX70A blue ray player and at £800 it is very expensive.

SlimJ_2005

How about this Panasonic? Think theres some reviews out there too which are very positive.

Panasonic TH42PZ70B Plasma 42" 16:9 Viera 1080p Inc Ped | EmpireDirect.co.uk Electrical Appliances

I have a Samsung 42" Plasma (720p) myself and it's fantastic in HD and on the Xbox 360! Go for a 720p set instead of 1080p and you will save some £££'s, not sure if the difference in PQ is worth the extra at the moment?!

JP4

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Not necessarily ...if the TV is bought in the course of the business i.e. stock for sale then, yes you can claim the input VAT back through the business VAT Return. However, if the TV is bought for personal use then you should not be claiming it, otherwise upon a VAT inspection it will def get picked up and you may end up having to pay the VATMAN back the Input VAT element plus interest. Sorry but I'm saying this with my Accountant hat on!

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I stand corrected.

JP4

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That's the one I've got!

ScooByer Trade - what do you think is the value for money mate?

finchyboy

Bloody hell that's a hell of a good deal !!

finchyboy

The service that i've had over the year's from richersounds has been supurb. They also employ people that know their stuff instead off kids on min wage which goes a long way in my book.

ScooByer Trade

I'd say the TH42PZ700 as it has better sound apparently also more HDMI connections although i never heard and seen one switched on. I'm not knocking the 70. JP4 can you tell me if Digital Direct are adding VAT to the screen price please.

JP4

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ScooByer Trade -

Digital Direct | Widescreen TV, DVD, Hi-Fi, Camcorders, Home Cinema, HD Ready

If you click on the above, then go to the bottom of the screen - it should say prices inclusive of VAT, so it's whatever price they say on the screen is the price you pay.

Any legit seller will always say whether VAT is inclusive or not. It is up to the buyer to request for a VAT receipt in order for them to claim back the input VAT.

wah

I noticed currys were doing this when I was looking the other day

Currys - Shop for Plasma and LCD Flat Panel TV - SAMSUNG LE40N87BD Exclusive 40" HD Ready 1080p digital LCD TV

HankScorpio

Watch you don't confuse the Z and X panasonics.
Z is 1920 x 1080
X is 1024 x 768

pauld37

So more pixels the better, right?

corradoboy

You have to look close to see the difference on a two good panels. You also need to feed it with a good HD signal. Full HD are now the same price 768 panels were 12 months ago so you may as well have it though. When I bought mine the only 1080p plasma was £6k compared to £1500 inc 5yr warranty, delivery and wall mount. If/when I get a combo BD/HDDVD player I may get the young 'un to through a toy through the screen and upgrade to Full HD

fatscoobfella1

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Wow fella's.
Thanks for all the quick replies...
As corrado has just said,i would like the full 1080p resolution(1920x1080).I already have a plasma with a nice wall bracket,so just need a new TV..
The Samsung that WAh posted a link to looks nice,cannot find the screen spec though.And i have seen some places saying the screens are 1080p,when in fact they just have an 1080p upsampler with a 1024x768 screen.
I currently have a 1024x768 42" philips plasma that i have had for 3 years now and its been faultless,and in general the picture quality is good,yes it can lack in certain departments,but overall very happy really..

My aim was to try and get a replacement for around £800 in the sales..
Dont want to drop under 40" as im used to viewing this size now..

Thanks again for all teh repies..Mega helpful!!

RAJ27

This is a great deal...

Sony Bravia KDL40V3000 LCD HD Ready Digital Television, 40 Inch with FREE PS3 Console - John Lewis

Sony Bravia KDL40V3000 LCD HD Ready Digital Television, 40 Inch £999.00
Sony PlayStation 3 Console, 40GB Version £299.00
Standard delivery FREE
5 year guarantee - Television FREE
1 year guarantee - PS3 Console FREE
Total separate selling price £1398.00
SAVE £299.00
Total payable £999.00

T5OLF

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This is the best price I have seen so far for the PZ, forget the PX it's an old model and I would not bother with the 40" Sammys, there is no end of complaints about them on AV forums. I have been looking for 3 months now and have discounted the Sammys and the most LCD panels to be honest as most seem to be a compromise in some way.

The only thing that bothers me about the PZ is the fan noise and screen burn/retention.

You need to make a short list and then go and look at these panels at a proper shop not one that is runing 30 TVs from one feed or you will just go around in circles diciding which one to buy.........like I am !!

Currys - Shop for Plasma and LCD Flat Panel TV - PANASONIC TH42PZ70B 42" HD Ready 1080p digital Plasma TV

Panasonic TH42PZ70B Review: 42" Viera HD 1080p Plasma TV

pauld37

I'm in the same boat, so much choice

Why have you discounted the LCD's? The write up in the link says LCD's are more popular and have more or less no risk of screenburn