A quick telly question

[ehyouwhat]

I'm looking at buying a 40"/42" TV as a wedding/housewarming present for someone. I want to get them something decent, but at the same time I don't want to spend too much money (it is a gift after all) so have set a maximum budget or £700 or so.

I've found a Panasonic TH-42PZ80B plasma TV for £700. Is this a good buy, or would something else at the same price-point be better?

Cheers,

EYW

[The Moose]

sticking to your pricing budget, i would go for something like:

Samsung Option 1 - £700
(i have 2 of these)

and if sticking to your size guide lines then one of these:
Samsung Option 2 - £514

I have 3 samsungs in total, and they are all the best of the bunch imho

The moose

[Sciroccology]

ehyouwhat said:

I'm looking at buying a 40"/42" TV as a wedding/housewarming present for someone.

Did I mention that I'd just got married and bought a new house?

[Gravy]

dibbers006 said:

I think there might be slightly better at a slightly cheaper price within the range though

[ehyouwhat]

Sciroccology said:

ehyouwhat said:

I'm looking at buying a 40"/42" TV as a wedding/housewarming present for someone.

Did I mention that I'd just got married and bought a new house?

Sorry, unless you were born in the next bed to me twenty-seven years ago then it's tough titties I'm afraid.

[Civilian47]

I have just bought a TH-42PZ80B myself and am absolutely delighted with it, a friend was also so impressed they have just ordered on too.

Main use is for freeview, movies and games.

I would personally avoid Samsung as their stuff always seems to be needlessly complicated.

[The Moose]

Civilian47 said:

I have just bought a TH-42PZ80B myself and am absolutely delighted with it, a friend was also so impressed they have just ordered on too.

Main use is for freeview, movies and games.

I would personally avoid Samsung as their stuff always seems to be needlessly complicated.

needlessly complicated?!?!?!? I dont know what samsung TVs you have had, but the ones I have (e.g. the first linking in my post) are not complicated at all to setup and use. a few of my mates also think the 32" ones are the best thing since sliced bread (well, im sure they actually dont!! lol)

anyway - im sure they will enjoy whatever you get!

:-)

The Moose

[hornetrider]

The Moose said:

sticking to your pricing budget, i would go for something like:

Samsung Option 1 - £700
(i have 2 of these)

and if sticking to your size guide lines then one of these:
Samsung Option 2 - £514

I have 3 samsungs in total, and they are all the best of the bunch imho

The moose

WTF!

Ignore this man! You have the right telly OP, just find it at the right price (I'm not up to date on latest pricing)

[HRG]

You won't go far wrong with a 42" Panny... I now have two.

yes, I know it's showing off, but having two 42" plasmas is a bit like bedding both the Cheeky Girls at the same time IMO

[ehyouwhat]

Sounds like this might be the best deal then. I've looked online and I can't find it any cheaper, so it seems like I'm onto a winner!

Cheers all.

[mrobertshaw]

Sorry to hi-jack the thread, but I've been looking at tv's too lately and I dont want to create yet another tv thread so I'll use this. I'm after a 32 inch LCD for playing my xbox 360 on. I've seen this http://www.dabs.com/ProductView.aspx?Quicklinx=4ZR... , but it's well over £100 more than the samsung/ sony's in the same category. Is it worth the extra cost? Anyone got one? Or an alternative?